Are you full of new ideas?
Become an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs play a key role in economic growth. By starting their own businesses, they create job opportunities, and in that way, contribute positively to economic development.
YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF YOU WILL STUDY AT
YOU WILL STUDY FOR
You are filled with innovative ideas and eager to start your own business
District Six Campus
Three years, full-time
Four years, part-time
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
• English (4)
• Mathematics (2) or Mathematical Literacy (4)
Including one of the following at Level 4 (50%): Business Studies; Economics; Accounting; Consumer Studies.
Applicants with Technical Maths at Level 5 (60%) would be considered.
The department utilises an Admission Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You also have to score a minimum of 26 on the APS.
Note: Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
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.
Year 1
• Entrepreneurship 1
• Financial Management 1
• Business Computer Applications 1
• Marketing 1
• Communication 1
Year 2
• Small Business Management 2
• Financial Management 2
• Business Computer Applications 2
• Marketing 2
• Economics
Year 3
• Small Business Management 3
• Financial Management 3
• Entrepreneurial Practice (WIL)
• Small Business Operations
• Mercantile Law
During your third year of study, you will be required to complete a compulsory three-month internship.
Advanced Diploma in Entrepreneurship
Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship Management
Any corporate environment run by entrepreneurs
Government departments/ agencies
Local economic development initiatives
Financial institutions
Retail sector
Industry of interest
Self-employment
Small business practitioner
Corporate entrepreneur
Please note: All students are required to apply online, except for qualifications that do not cater for 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
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.