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Business & Management Sciences

FA C U LT Y

Start your future career in Business and Information Administration Diploma in Business and Information Administration

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Are you a perfectionist?

As a graduate, you will ensure the smooth running of an organisation.

No organisation can exist without skilled Business and Information Administration graduates.

You will obtain a comprehensive range of managerial, technological and communication skills.

YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF

You have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy planning and being organised

YOU WILL STUDY AT

District Six Campus or Wellington Campus

YOU WILL STUDY FOR

Three years, full-time (District Six and Wellington Campus) Four years, full-time ECP and part-time (District Six Campus only)

WHAT YOU NEED Minimum Admission Requirements National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with: • English (4) • Mathematics (2) or Mathematical Literacy (4) As well as one of the following: Economics, Accounting, Business Economics, Consumer Studies, Information Technology – for the mainstream as well as Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) The department utilises an Admissions Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You must also score a minimum of 26 with Mathematics and 28 with Mathematical Literacy for the mainstream course; and 24 with Mathematics and 26 with Mathematical Literacy for the ECP on the APS. Note: Part-time applicants must be employed (preferably in an administrative environment), submit a two-page Curriculum Vitae (CV), and a letter of employment from the employer.

ECP: For the Extended Curriculum Programme, first-year subjects of the Diploma will be spread over two years, giving students a more supportive academic environment. Once the two-year programme is completed, you will integrate with the second-year mainstream programme.

DISCLAIMER Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Information is subject to change, based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications during 2024/2025. Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HEQSF aligned qualification. Please consult the CPUT website or Faculty for updated information. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure; however, the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.

YOUR SUBJECTS First Year • • • • • •

Business Administration 1 Business Information Systems 1 Business Applications 1 Communication 1 Legal Practice 1 Business Accounting 1

Second Year • • • • • •

Business Administration 2 Business Information Systems 2 Business Applications 2 Communication 2 Diversity Management Law of Contract

Third Year • • • • •

Business Administration 3 Business Information Systems 3 Business Applications 3 Workplace Psychology Business and Information Administration Practice

Your on-the-job training You will obtain on-the-job training through service learning from Business Administration in First Year, during Communication in Second Year, and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for six months in Third Year, during Business and Information Administration Practice. The WIL consists of two components: The work preparedness skills programme; and workplace-based learning or projectbased learning. This will prepare learners for employment regionally, nationally and internationally.

YOUR FUTURE SELF Future studies Advanced Diploma: Business and Information Administration Postgraduate Diploma: Business and Information Administration Master: Business and Information Administration Doctorate: Business and Information Administration

Future industries Administrative Financial Human resources Legal Education and training Tourism Medical

Future career Administrator Administrative Office Manager Senior Office Administrator Communication and Marketing Officer Parliamentary Liaison and Researcher Project Coordinator/Administrator Operations Analyst/Manager Information Administrative Officer Human Resources Administrator

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HOW TO APPLY Please note: All students are required to apply online, except for qualifications that do not cater for online applications.

ONLINE APPLICATIONS

ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE FREE

Do you qualify to apply online?

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Choose your qualification by consulting this brochure or the CPUT website

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Complete your application online by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/apply and following the steps

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Follow-up by getting your admission status and downloading your admission letter via the online application tracking system by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/track

Gather your documents (i.e. certified copies less than three months old) View or download the online application guides available on our website at www.cput.ac.za/study/apply under Step 4: Online application for information on how to apply online

MANUAL APPLICATIONS Do you qualify to apply manually?

Please note: No manual posted or over the counter applications will be accepted for any course, other than the listed qualifications that do not cater for online applications.

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International applicants

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