Diploma in Marketing
WHAT YOU NEED
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
• English (4)
• Mathematics (2) or
• Mathematical Literacy (4)
AND as one of the following (for the Mainstream and ECP):
• Accounting (4), Economics (4), Business Studies (4)
The department utilises an Academic Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once the minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You need a minimum score of 26 with Mathematics or 28 with Mathematical Literacy for the mainstream programme. APS scores of 24 with Mathematics and 26 with Mathematical Literacy will be placed on the Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP).
Note: Part-time students must be employed full-time and have relevant practical experience (i.e., marketing-related).
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
• Communication
• Economics
• Quantitative Literacy for Statistics
• Accounting for Marketers
• Personal Selling
• Business Computer Applications
• Marketing 1
Second year
• Statistical Analysis
• Integrated Marketing Communication
• Principles of Management and Law
• Consumer Behaviour
• Marketing 2
Third year
• Marketing Research
• Sales and Project Management
• Marketing 3
Your on-the-job training
Work Integrated Learning Industry-based projects and work-based learning are designed to provide students with practical, real-world marketing experience.
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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