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