The MFA offers the mature student an opportunity to master the knowledge to create and monetise high quality, engaging narratives that entertain local audiences.

In addition to developing students’ capacity on a feature-length scale, the AFDA MFA provides the film, television and entertainment industries with research results on the development of local audience groups, production systems, and strategies to grow the market.

Outcomes/Projects:

The MFA student selects a research topic within a specialist field. The aim of the research is to provide a tangible contribution in the field of specialisation that can directly impact on the growth and development of the local entertainment industries.... [-]

The AFDA Postgraduate school is focused on developing innovative research, origination, production and distribution of entertainment concepts for both local and international markets.

Over the last fifteen years, the AFDA Postgraduate School has produced a large network of graduates who have made a significant contribution to the South African entertainment industry. A large percentage of commercials, feature films, television series, music and retail content is produced by AFDA Honours graduates.

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The Wits Business School one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration is for ambitious graduates who want the edge. The WBS PDBA is relevant to the challenges of doing business in South Africa, Africa, and other dynamic emerging market economies, and covers key themes relevant to business today including sustainability, entrepreneurial action and critical engagement. The PDBA is a stand-alone qualification that also qualifies you to enter the Wits Business School MBA part-time. Students with a 3-year qualification can do this in 12 months instead of 18 months. The programme is also available in a part-time modular format in June of each year. JUNE 2018 APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN AND CLOSE 15 MAY 2018... [-]

The Wits Business School Postgraduate Diploma in Management challenges you to view business and management in a new light of innovation and creativity while preparing you for the challenges companies face on a daily basis. Gain up-to-date business knowledge and tools and apply these to real-life business situations as you prepare, debate and tackle business case studies. You’ll also receive intensive career coaching to help you secure an internship where you can apply your academic learning in a real business context and spread your career wings. The WBS PDM internship is supported by leading banks and financial services companies, management consultancies, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) organizations, healthcare enterprises, pharmaceuticals and marketing and advertising companies.... [-]

The purpose of this programme is to develop the intellectual and practical skills of the students in the analysis, interpretation, and application of accounting, governance and control and internal auditing/taxation principles. This programme will prepare students to apply accounting, governance and control and internal auditing or taxation principles in practice. Lastly, this programme will prepare students for further studies in accounting, governance and control and internal auditing or taxation as a science. Graduates of this programme are also able to register with professional bodies such the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). This programme, however, does not provide access to the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) board examinations. Admission requirements: The prerequisite for admission is a Bachelor of Commerce degree or an Advanced Diploma in Accounting/ Internal Auditing or the successful completion of a bridging programme in conjunction with a degree (other than Accounting/Internal Auditing). Places on this programme are limited and are awarded based on academic performance. Contact details: Ms Nicolene du Plooy / 011 559 3059 / nicolenedp@uj.ac.za... [-]

The purpose of the programme is to strengthen and deepen the student’s knowledge and to develop applied competence in analysing, interpreting and understanding information systems auditing processes, principles and methods. It further develops that intellectual independence, research and professional skills of the student. The qualification prepares students to meaningfully contribute to organizations information systems auditing as well as acquisition, utilization and development of information systems and technology.

A potential student should have obtained a Bachelors Degree on NQF level 7 from UJ. Candidates from other universities should have obtained a relevant Degree on a NQF level 7 or the equivalent thereof and could apply for admission to the Departmental Academic Board which will evaluate each application individually. RPL will be applied in accordance with the UJ RPL policy. In addition to the minimum admission requirements as outlined above, prospective students must obtain a minimum of 60% average In their final year in any appropriate Bachelors Degree in order to do the postgraduate Diploma.... [-]

The purpose of this programme is to strengthen the students’ knowledge and comprehension in the disciplines of Financial Markets and Stockbroking as the field is interdisciplinary in nature and it serves to strengthen and deepen the student’s knowledge. The programme comprises of a broad-based curriculum to prepare the postgraduate student for financial market related specialities. The program emphasises application, analysis and evaluation within each topic area as well as the application of integrity and ethics in a professional environment. This qualification demands a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence, as well as the ability to relate knowledge to a range of contexts in order to undertake professional or highly-skilled work. Mastering of the curriculum will provide students with the skills to synthesise complex stockbroking principles in order to drive and add value to the entities that employ them. The successful student will gain an overall stockbroking perspective which will provide them with a competitive advantage for employment.... [-]

The purpose of the PGDip (Accounting Science) is to provide knowledge, skills and applied competence in the fields of Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management and Taxation to students who plan to qualify as Chartered Accountants so that they will meet the requirements as determined by the accounting profession.

The programme is aligned with the competency framework and curriculum requirements of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). Students who qualify with the PGDip (Accounting Science) will be allowed to register for SAICA’s Qualifying Exam to qualify as a Chartered Accountant. The programme provides students with the required skills and technical competence to be employed as professionals in the areas of Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management and Taxation.... [-]

The purpose of the Postgraduate Diploma in Estate Planning is to enable working professionals in the financial planning industry to undertake advanced reflection and development by means of current thinking, practice and literature review in Estate Planning. The qualification demands a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence, as well as the ability to relate knowledge to a range of contexts in estate planning, trusts, taxation of trust and administration of estates in order to undertake professional or highly-skilled work in Estate Planning.

The programme is comprised of a focused curriculum to prepare the student for a career in Estate Planning. The curriculum includes three topic areas ranging from estate planning, administration of estates and trusts and the taxation of trusts. Mastering of the curriculum will provide students with the ability to evaluate and apply complex estate planning principles in a holistic financial planning process, when implementing advice or at the administration of an estate at death. In-depth understanding of estate planning and trust principles will be gained enabling the qualifying student to work in today’s professional world of financial planning. The programme emphasises competence, integrity, and application of ethics in a professional environment. The successful student will gain a holistic estate planning perspective and an in-depth understanding of estate planning which will provide them with a competitive advantage for employment in the financial planning industry.... [-]

The purpose of this programme is to provide students with the necessary knowledge to undertake highly-skilled professional work in the disciplines of management accounting and finance. The programme is comprised of a broad-based curriculum to prepare the postgraduate student for a wide range of finance-related specialities. The programme emphasises application, analysis and evaluation within each topic area as well as the application of integrity and ethics in a professional environment. Mastering of the curriculum will provide students with the skills to synthesize complex management, financial, performance and risk principles in order to drive and add value to the entities that employ them. The successful student will gain an overall financial and business perspective which will provide them with a competitive advantage for employment.... [-]

In addition to the minimum admission requirements as outlined above, prospective students may undergo a selection process, including written submissions regarding work experience and motivation for entry into the programme. Students should have excellent general computer skills and reliable access to the internet.... [-]

South African Tax Legislation has undergone fundamental changes over the past few decades. Most tax consultants do not keep their taxation knowledge up to date after completing their formal higher education studies. Thus, the primary objective of this programme is to bring all parties involved in the field of taxation up to date with the latest developments and changes and to extend their undergraduate knowledge on taxation and facilitate their specializing in the field of taxation.

NQF Level 6 - The curriculum consists of 10 semester modules. The complete Postgraduate Diploma spans over a period of 12 months. The lecturers are divided into 10 contact sessions of one day each. Lecture times are from 08:15 - 16:15.... [-]

The Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership (PG Dip EML) is a one-year postgraduate qualification that seeks to develop capacity in management and leadership in an educational management context. The focus of the programme is to improve the practice of management and leadership in the educational sector.

The programme enables students with an education background to develop integrated and functional reflective competences in educational management. It is intended for educational managers and those aspiring to occupy managerial positions in educational institutions. The programme examines issues such as management principles, educational governance, leadership in education, financial management in educational institutions and the use of information technology in education.... [-]

There are two options for the PDEM. A full-time option and a part-time option.

Both options are based on the action-learning philosophy. Students on the programme will be expected to learn by doing and to develop conceptual understanding and practical skills through a process of simultaneous interaction. This means that programme differs somewhat from the typical university course.

The target group for the programme is normally postgraduate students from any faculty who have typically NOT majored in Management, Business Administration, Business Management or the equivalent (Although each application is judged on its own merit and context). The Rhodes Business School wishes to bring together a rich diversity of students from different educational backgrounds to create an entrepreneurial group which is representative of the South African people.... [-]

The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration introduces a new phase to the academic offering of the UFS Business School. The PGDip in Business Administration provides a valuable articulation route to students with a first degree planning to register for an MBA in future.

We have reach our limit for the 1st semester 2016 intake. As we do only take 60 students per intake, it is important to apply as soon as possible for the 2nd semester 2016 intake.

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A new group of students commence their studies in January or July each year. Applications for the January intake close 15 November and for the July intake 15 May.