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Advanced Diploma in Management

Elevate your career with Regent Business School's Advanced Diploma in Management. Develop leadership and management expertise for future success.
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1 year
SAQA - 118319
NQF Level 7
120 credits

Course Overview

Are you ready to develop your leadership and management skills so you can climb the corporate ladder?

Do you want to obtain senior-level managerial positions with higher income potential and more purpose?

The Advanced Diploma in Management is perfect for people who want to become business department leaders in public and private organisations. 

It enables students to enhance their abilities and intellectual and practical knowledge in management. 

With this innovative qualification, students will understand a business’s day-to-day management functions and operations in-depth. They will learn management terminology, advanced practices and principles, and more.

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Objectives

  • Equips students with the technical and managerial capabilities to thrive in a career as a business leader. 
  • Gives students an in-depth understanding of the individual functional areas of management.
  • Provides students with a higher level of knowledge, discipline-specific skills, and applied competence in commerce and the business industry. 
  • Empowers students to solve complicated commercial problems in a practical and focused way. 
  • Increases students’ knowledge in a range of core management disciplines and practices.
  • Teaches students how to communicate like confident leaders.
  • Equips students with the ability to effectively manage and allocate resources to enhance business performance and profitability. 
  • Gives students knowledge in a range of core management disciplines.
  • Provides students with an understanding of various aspects of human resource management and how to apply HR management principles.  
  • Teaches students to utilise technology to solve problems and increase organisational productivity. 
  • Provides students with the necessary skills to address fundamental economic issues in different economic systems.
  • Equips students with a basic understanding of marketing principles and practices so they can assist in the growth and awareness of the organisation.

Course details

The Advanced Diploma in Management is a one-year programme that enables students to work while studying. Thus, its distance learning structure allows busy students to enhance their level of education — without having to take off from work.

Distance learning

This form of education is ideal for those who enjoy studying independently. Its hybrid format provides the optimal solution for people who are already employed but want to advance their skills and careers. The modules available in this course include case study analysis, workshops, tutorials, and self-directed reading. Academics also have the opportunity to connect with their lecturers and fellow students during online and in-person classes.

(Classes are offered in person in areas with enough demand.)

Course structure

This program runs over two semesters and consists of six modules.

Semester 1

  • Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Management Accounting

Semester 2

  • Human Resource Management and Labour Relations
  • Marketing Management
  • Economics

Testimonials

Earning her Advanced Diploma in Management, Jacqueline overcame challenges through flexible online learning, allowing her to study at her own pace while balancing family and career. Her journey with Regent Business School continues as she pursues further studies to Honours and MBA, proving that with dedication and the right support, success is within reach.

Careers

After completing this course, graduates will have enhanced their skills to a point where they can pursue managerial and senior positions in the following Advanced Diploma in Management careers:

  • Account Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Development Executive
  • Card Fraud Specialist
  • Fleet Manager
  • Head of Operations
  • Head of Procurement
  • Integrated Marketing Manager
  • Manufacturing Clerk
  • Project Manager
  • Quality Assurance Specialist
  • Regional Manager
  • Risk Manager
  • Sales Specialist
  • Security Manager
  • Senior Bookkeeper
  • Senior Research Executive
  • Site Manager
  • Technical Manager
  • Transport Manager
  • Operations Manager

Advanced Diploma in Management requirements

Admission requirements to enrol for the Advanced Diploma in Management are as follows:

  • An NQF Level 6 Diploma or equivalent qualification. 

The RBS Selection Committee should approve all submissions.

Frequently Asked Questions

An Advanced Diploma in Management equips you with advanced leadership and management skills, preparing you for senior-level positions in both public and private organisations. Graduates often pursue roles such as department managers, project leaders, or business consultants, where they apply their in-depth understanding of management functions and operations to drive organisational success.

The Advanced Diploma in Management is registered at NQF Level 7, indicating a high level of theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of management.

To enrol in the Advanced Diploma in Management, applicants typically need to have completed a relevant diploma or degree at NQF Level 6. Additionally, professional experience in a managerial role may be considered advantageous during the admission process.

The “best” diploma for management depends on your career goals and the specific industry you wish to enter. The Advanced Diploma in Management is particularly beneficial for those aiming to enhance their leadership capabilities and secure higher-level managerial positions across various sectors.

Yes, obtaining a diploma, especially an Advanced Diploma in Management, can qualify you for managerial positions. This qualification provides the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively lead teams and manage business operations, making you a competitive candidate for management roles.

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