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Business & Management Sciences

FA C U LT Y

Start your future career in Retail Business Management Diploma in Retail Business Management

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Study Retail Business Management, a qualification with the highest employment rate globally.

The variety of retail and wholesale businesses is virtually unlimited.

Graduates are employed in areas such as management, buying, stock control, merchandising, sales, administration, logistics, housekeeping, or the finance section of a retail business.

YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF

You have strong interpersonal and organisational skills and want to develop into a successful manager in the retail sector

YOU WILL STUDY AT

District Six Campus

YOU WILL STUDY FOR

Three years, full-time Four years, part-time

WHAT YOU NEED Minimum Admission Requirements National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with: • English (4) • Mathematics (2) or Mathematical Literacy (4)

National Certificate Vocational (NCV Level 4) with: • English (50%) • Mathematics (50%) or Mathematical Literacy (60%) • At least 60% in any three business subjects, or three years relevant retail experience • A NSC with at least three years relevant retail experience will also be considered

The department utilises an Academic Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You have to score a minimum of 26 on the APS.

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 • • • • •

Retailing 1 Retail Operations Management 1 Business Computer Applications Communication Retail Financial Management 1

Second year • • • • •

Retailing 2 Retail Operations Management 2 Retail Logistics Business Law Retail Financial Management 2

Third year • • • • •

Retailing 3 Retail Operations Management 3 Retail Integrated Projects Industrial Relations and Labour Law Retail Research Techniques

Your on-the-job training Work integrated learning is embedded into every subject with a special cooperative education programme in your third year to provide you with an enhanced learning experience in the workplace.

YOUR FUTURE SELF Future studies Advanced Diploma in Retail Business Management Postgraduate Diploma in Retail Business Management Master of Retail Business Management Doctor of Business and Management Sciences

Future industries Banking Hospitality Tourism Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Clothing and Textile Vehicle/ Automotive This qualification will equip you with the skills to successfully manage a retail business in any industry.

Future career Trainee Manager Departmental Supervisor Junior Manager Retail Buyer Retail Planner Store Manager Distribution Centre Manager Retail Marketing Manager Merchandiser Entrepreneur/ Franchise Owner

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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.

CLOSING DATES

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International applicants

South African citizens

31 AUGUST

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