Course Overview
Is your organisation moving into the digital space, and do you want to be the person leading that transition?
Are you a manager or business professional who recognises that the rules of the game have fundamentally changed?
The Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business is built for exactly where you are.
This one-year qualification re-equips and upskills managers to construct, formulate, and implement digital transformation in the workplace. It doesn’t just introduce you to digital concepts; it redesigns how you think about core management functions, including transformation, human resource management, marketing, supply chain management, and business research, all through the lens of the digital environment.
As the world accelerates into the 4th Industrial Revolution, organisations need professionals who can do more than adapt. They need leaders who can drive digital strategy, manage virtual teams, leverage data, and compete in an increasingly online commercial landscape. This programme gives you the skills, frameworks, and confidence to be that leader.
Study Enquiry Form
All Fields are required.
Objectives
- Construct a transformation framework towards becoming a digital enterprise.
- Evaluate the impact of technological trends on achieving business excellence.
- Assess data management and business intelligence strategies, and develop and implement a digital marketing strategy.
- Evaluate strategies to automate business processes using information systems to improve organisational performance.
- Critically assess the impact of technology on the human resources function of a digital organisation.
Course details
The Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business is a one-year, NQF Level 8 qualification designed to equip managers with the strategic and applied digital skills needed to lead their organisations through ongoing digital transformation.
The programme addresses the growing demand for business professionals who can manage digital operations effectively, from social media and online marketing to big data, analytics, and digital supply chains. It combines digital strategy with core management disciplines, giving graduates both the depth and the breadth to operate at a senior level in today’s digitally driven business environment.
Distance Learning
This programme is structured for working professionals who can’t press pause on their careers to develop them. The flexible distance learning model lets you study while you work, with modules delivered through self-directed study, case study analysis, workshops, tutorials, and online sessions.
Testimonials
Wendy Dlamini, earning her Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management & Leadership with Regent Business School was more than just an academic achievement – it was a testament to her strength and perseverance. Despite facing a challenging year and battling illness, she remained dedicated and pushed through with the support from Regent to reach this huge accomplishment.
Course structure and modules
Duration: 1 year
The programme comprises 6 modules. Students can complete three modules per semester.
Modules
Semester 1
- Digital Business Transformation
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Technology
Semester 2
- Digital Human Resource and Talent Management
- Digital Supply Chain Management
- Business Research
Careers
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business are equipped to pursue senior roles in the digital business space, including:
- Digital Business Analyst
- Digital Sales Manager
- Digital Media Director
- Digital Strategy and E- Director
Entry requirements
The minimum entrance requirements for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business are as follows:
- Advanced Diploma in Business Management, NQF Level 7, or
- Bachelor of Business Administration, NQF Level 7, or
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, NQF Level 7, or
- Bachelor of Commerce, NQF Level 7, or
- A relevant qualification in a related field, NQF Level 7.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business is an NQF Level 8 qualification designed to equip managers and business professionals with the digital strategy, leadership, and applied skills needed to drive transformation in their organisations. The programme covers digital business transformation, digital marketing, digital technology, digital HR and talent management, digital supply chain management, and business research, all within a practical, management-focused framework.
This programme is designed for working professionals who already hold a relevant NQF Level 7 qualification and want to develop advanced digital business competencies. It is particularly well-suited to managers who are navigating digital transformation within their organisations and want the strategic tools to lead that process effectively.
Yes. The programme is delivered through a flexible distance learning structure specifically designed for working professionals. You can study at your own pace through a combination of online sessions, self-directed reading, workshops, tutorials, and case study analysis, without stepping away from your career.
Graduates are equipped for senior roles in the digital business space, including Digital Business Analyst, Digital Sales Manager, Digital Media Director, and Digital Strategy and E-Commerce Director. The programme’s broad coverage of digital transformation, marketing, HR, supply chain, and data also makes graduates highly relevant across industries undergoing digital change.
More programmes like this
-
Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Designed to develop students' leadership skills and fully equip them to enhance organisation profitability through effective supply chain management. ENQUIRE NOW
-
Bachelor of Commerce Honours
The Bachelor of Commerce Honours programme equips professionals and managers with advanced business skills, preparing them for leadership roles in the commercial sector. ENQUIRE NOW
-
Master of Business Administration
A top-tier qualification that paves the way to top managerial positions within small, large, and multinational companies.
ENQUIRE NOW -
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management
Designed to further develop project management skills of students with relevant experience and qualifications — empowering them to attain senior positions and have fulfilling careers.
PMSA-endorsed
ENQUIRE NOW
