Post-diploma programmes

Enrol for post-diploma programmes and give your career an upturn! Our post-diploma programmes provide students an opportunity to progress seamlessly from diploma up to doctoral level.

Students wishing to apply to study for any of the MUT postgraduate programmes need to submit their applications with certified copies of previous certificates and academic records to the Head of Admissions on info@mut.ac.za.

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Advanced Diploma: Chemical Engineering

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Diploma Chemical engineering 

60% aggregate in major subjects or diploma with two years industrial experience 

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

ADVANCED DIPLOMAS 

Advanced Diploma Cost & Management 

Accounting Advanced Diploma Human Resources Management

Advanced Diploma Marketing 

Advanced Diploma Office Management and Technology 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant three year diploma

60% aggregate pass or minimum of two years relevant work experience 

 

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS

Postgraduate Diploma Human Resources Management

Postgraduate Diploma Marketing

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma

60% aggregate pass or minimum of two years relevant work experience 

FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES

 

Department of Nature Conservation

Advanced Diploma in Nature Conservation

Bachelor of Technology: Nature Conservation

 

MINIMUN REQUIREMENTS:

Diploma with 60% aggregate in final level major subjects.

 

Post graduate Diploma in Nature Conservation

MINIMUN REQUIREMENTS:

Advanced Diploma or BTech: Nature Conservation or 3 year qualification in the similar field

60% aggregate in final level major subjects

 

Master of Nature Conservation

MINIMUN REQUIREMENTS:

Post Graduate Diploma in Nature Conservation, or a Bachelor of Science Honours in Biological Sciences or an equivalent four-year qualification in the same or similar field.

60% aggregate in final level major subjects

The selection criterion is based on academic prowess and field experience.

 

DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMUNITY EXTENSION

Advanced Diploma in Agriculture in Crop Production

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

National Diploma in Agriculture (Crop Production) or equivalent.

A 60% aggregate pass.

 

Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Extension and Community Development

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

National Diploma or Diploma in Agricultural Extension and Community Development.

60% Pass Mark in Field Crop Production III/ Agronomy III and Food Processing III.

FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES

 

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

a.    Course Description:

The Advanced Diploma in Software Development is a hands-on qualification that ensures students are taught the latest up-to-date practices and actual programming. This course prepares students to become a full-fledged software developer. It provides students with the advanced knowledge of software

development as well as the information required for managing, designing, and developing software applications.

b. Exit Level Outcomes

A student who successfully completes this programme will be able to:

1.    Apply research techniques to propose solutions to an identified IT or business-related problem

2.    Apply information and project management principles to IT or business-related environments

3.    Effectively administer and/or assist in the management and control of an IT environment by applying IT management

and governance principles

4.    Formulate, undertake and resolve complex theoretical and practice-related problems and tasks through the selection and use of appropriate applications development technologies, methods and techniques.

c.    Admission requirement(s):

A National Diploma in Information Technology with a minimum of 360 credits in Software Development, or Web Application Development, or a Diploma in Computer Science, or a relevant bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification in Computer Science or Software Engineering at NQF Level 6. Prospective students must also have a minimum average of 60% across all modules and be proficient with advanced programming. Holders

of any other South African or foreign qualification may also be considered.

d.   Course Duration:

Minimum Time for completion – Full Time: (number of years)-1

e.    Teaching methods

The lectures will be presented in a face-to-face mode and via internet‐based platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

f.       Course Structure:

How to Apply:

Students can make use of a form that can be downloaded on the MUT website under Post-Diploma Programmes. The form can be sent via email to info@mut.ac.za or can drop it off physically at Step 1 in the MUT premises. For further information please contact the department of ICT on 0319077153 or email nompilo@mut.ac.za for enquiries. 

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