Diploma in Management Course Requirements at Lyceum
Lyceum College · Faculty of Commerce
The Diploma in Management is a diploma offered by Lyceum for 2027 learners, taking 3 years full-time minimum; up to 6 years part-time to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Diploma in Management at Lyceum
- A National Senior Certificate with a diploma pass, or an NCV Level 4 with diploma endorsement
- An Amended Senior Certificate or Senior Certificate with a diploma endorsement or university exemption is also accepted
- A higher certificate or diploma in a related field can be used for entry
- Applicants aged 45 or older may apply on mature age grounds, subject to conditions
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Senate discretionary admission are available
- Applicants whose first language is not English may need to prove English proficiency
About this course
A broad management diploma of 380 credits at NQF Level 6 (SAQA ID 62949) that builds practical skills in decision making, control and running a department. It is studied by distance learning, with digital study material, assignments and exams managed through the Lyceum student portal. You choose one of six streams, which appears on your transcript:
- General Management
- Marketing Management
- Public Relations
- Financial Accounting
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Human Resources Management
Year 1 (NQF 5) covers Business Communication, Concepts of Management Computing, Management 1, Financial Accounting 1 and Business Law, plus a first stream subject. Year 2 (NQF 6) adds Management 2, Project Management and Economics with stream modules such as Strategy and Problem Solving. Year 3 includes Management 3 and Business Research plus a stream capstone with work-integrated learning (WIL).
The diploma suits school leavers with a diploma pass and working adults who want a recognised qualification. Credits can articulate into an advanced diploma or degree through CAT and RPL.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for Diploma in Management
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Sales and Marketing Manager appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Diploma in Management.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Lyceum. Ask Lyceum directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Lyceum’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Lyceum and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online through the Lyceum student portal, or visit or phone a Lyceum branch on 0861 819 211 for help. Have a certified copy of your ID or passport, your highest school certificate and any post-school results ready to upload. Lyceum enrols through the year, so check the next registration window with an advisor before you pay the upfront deposit.
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- Duration
- 3 years full-time minimum; up to 6 years part-time
- NQF Level
- 6
- Fees
- 2025 fee schedule: R21 864 for the first year; monthly debit order option after a 15% deposit, and a discount for cash settlement. Confirm current fees with Lyceum.
- Application deadline
- Rolling registration; confirm the next intake with Lyceum
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Source: Official website: https://lyceum.edu.za/programme/diploma-in-management/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Lyceum College before applying.