Start your future career in Business and Information Administration
Diploma in Business and Information Administration
Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)
WHAT YOU NEED
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
• English (4)
• Mathematics (2) or Mathematical Literacy (4)
• And one of the following: Business Economics, Economics, Accounting, Consumer Studies or Information Technology
The department utilises an Admissions Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You also have to score a minimum of 24 with Mathematics and 26 with Mathematical Literacy on the APS.
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
Year Zero
• Business Applications 1
• Business Information Systems 1
• Communication 1
Year One
• Business Administration 1
• Business Accounting
• Legal Practice 1
Year Two
• Business Applications 2
• Business Information Systems 2
• Business Administration 2
• Communication 2
• Diversity Management
• Law of Contract
Year Three
• Business Applications 3
• Business Information Systems 3
• Business Administration 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 Year One, during Communication in Year Two, and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for six months in Year Three, 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Please note: All students are required to apply online, except for qualifications that do not cater for online applications.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Do you qualify to apply online?
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE FREE
Choose your qualification by consulting this brochure or the CPUT website
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
Complete your application online by visiting www.cput.ac.za/study/apply and following the steps
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
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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