Courses required to become a General Manager in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a General Manager in South Africa, offered at Akademia, Brooklyn City College and Da Vinci Institute, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 29 courses across 16 South African institutions (2 public universities and 14 private institutions) that lead to becoming a General Manager: 3 Bachelor Honours Degrees, 1 NATED Certificate (N4-N6), 9 Bachelor's Degrees, 3 Doctoral Degrees, 4 Master's Degrees, 1 Higher Certificate, 6 Postgraduate Diplomas and 2 Advanced Diplomas. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Business & Management course category.

Where to study to become a General Manager in South Africa

The 2 public universities and 14 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a General Manager. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for General Managers (2)

2 courses across 2 universities lead toward a career as a General Manager, including the Bachelor of Hospitality Management and Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Business Management. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for General Managers (14)

27 courses across 14 private colleges lead toward a career as a General Manager, including the BComHons (Business Management) and National N Diploma: Business Management. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a General Manager

29 courses

Universities (2)

University of Johannesburg logoAPS 26/28
University of Pretoria logoAPS 30+

Private Colleges (27)

Lyceum College logo

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management

Lyceum · Postgraduate Diploma · 1 year full-time minimum; up to 3 years part-time
See requirements
MANCOSA logoSee requirements
Milpark Education logo

Master of Business Administration

Milpark · Master's Degree · 2 years part-time; Immersive Online or Distance Learning; intakes in February and July
See requirements
Red and Yellow Creative School of Business logo

Postgraduate Diploma in Management

Red & Yellow · Postgraduate Diploma · 1 year
See requirements
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology logoSee requirements
Rosebank College logo

IIE Bachelor of Commerce

IIE Rosebank · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
See requirements
Rosebank College logo

IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Business Leadership

IIE Rosebank · Postgraduate Diploma · 1 year, available online
See requirements
Rosebank College logoSee requirements
STADIO Higher Education logoSee requirements
STADIO Higher Education logoSee requirements