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)

Akademia logo

BComHons (Business Management)

Akademia · Bachelor Honours Degree · 1 year minimum (maximum 3 years); after-hours distance model
See requirements
Brooklyn City College logo

National N Diploma: Business Management

BCC · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months theory plus 18 months experiential training, N4 to N6
See requirements
Da Vinci Institute logo

Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management

Da Vinci · Bachelor's Degree · 3 to 6 years, part-time/distance
See requirements
Da Vinci Institute logo

Doctor of Business Leadership

Da Vinci · Doctoral Degree · 3 to 6 years
See requirements
Da Vinci Institute logo

Master of Business Leadership

Da Vinci · Master's Degree · 2 to 4 years
See requirements
Henley Business School logo

Doctor of Business Administration

Henley Africa · Doctoral Degree · Multi-year, research based
See requirements
Henley Business School logoSee requirements
International Hotel School logoSee requirements
Lyceum College logo

Bachelor of Commerce in Management

Lyceum · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years full-time minimum; up to 6 years part-time
APS 38+
Lyceum College logo

Higher Certificate in Total Quality Management

Lyceum · Higher Certificate · 1 year full-time minimum; up to 3 years part-time
See requirements