Advanced Diploma in Business Management Course Requirements at MANCOSA
MANCOSA · Faculty of Commerce & Business Management
The Advanced Diploma in Business Management is an advanced Diploma offered by MANCOSA for 2027 learners, taking 1 year 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 Advanced Diploma in Business Management at MANCOSA
A Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7, 360 credits); or an appropriate Diploma (NQF 6, 360 credits); or an appropriate Diploma (NQF 6, 240 credits) combined with satisfactorily completed work-integrated learning and coursework; or an appropriate National or NATED Diploma (NQF 6, 360 credits); or a cognate Advanced Certificate (NQF 6, 120 credits); all with proven English proficiency.
About this course
Building on prior diploma or certificate study, this programme deepens students' understanding of management principles, business finance and marketing approaches. It is designed for those with vocational qualifications seeking further study or wishing to move into management-track careers.
Possible careers
How to apply for 2027 studies
Applicants apply via MANCOSA's official online application system or by contacting a MANCOSA learning centre directly.
Course intelligence for Advanced Diploma in Business 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: Corporate General 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 Advanced Diploma in Business Management.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like MANCOSA. Ask MANCOSA directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
MANCOSA’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 MANCOSA and NSFAS.
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- Duration
- 1 year
- NQF Level
- 7
- Campus
- Durban, Durban
- Johannesburg, Johannesburg
- Pretoria, Centurion
- Polokwane, Polokwane
- Mbombela, Mbombela
- Cape Town, Cape Town
- East London, East London
- Gqeberha, Gqeberha
- Namibia, Windhoek
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Source: mancosa.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with MANCOSA before applying.