Namibia University of Science and Technology Postgraduate Diploma in Management

What is Postgraduate Diploma in Management?

This qualification enables students with relevant work experience and appropriate qualifications to further develop their functional and reflective competencies in management, leadership and administration.

Entry Requirement

In order to be considered for admission to this programme, prospective students must: • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7 from a recognised institution, worth at least NQF 360 credits. • Have at least two years relevant both pre and post qualification managerial experience in the public and/or private sector (i.e. responsibility for the work of a team of employees), or equal relevant setting might be considered at the discretion of the Department/School; or • Alternatively hold an equivalent qualification with at least 7 years managerial experience may be considered on a case by case at the discretion of the School. • Demonstrate competency in English communication in business at post graduate level by either: o the fact that the undergraduate degree was done in the medium of English, or o successful completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a minimum of band seven (7) or an equivalent test. o alternatively, proficiency in English language should be demonstrated at the appropriate level through written assessments under controlled conditions, while applicants may also be required to take part in an interview. • Applicants will be required to write an admission test. Selection process An evaluation of the applicant’s academic records, other submissions including performance in the admission test will be used for selection. Alternatively the assessment of achievement of a high diversity of prior experiences in different sectors through interviews might also be considered as a selection criterion.  

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a postgraduate diploma equivalent to?

A Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) normally lasts for two terms (around 30 weeks) of full-time study. This is equivalent to completing all the taught content on a standard MA or MSc, but not continuing on to a dissertation. As with PGCert courses, some professional PGDip programmes may be longer.

Is Post Graduate Diploma in management equivalent to Masters?

What does a Post Graduate Diploma mean? Postgraduate diplomas and certificates are equivalent to master’s degrees in terms of level of study, but they are shorter and do not require a dissertation.

What is the difference between a degree and a postgraduate diploma?

More advanced than an undergraduate degree, postgraduate diplomas and postgraduate certificates are qualifications at the same level of study as Masters degrees, but they’re shorter and you don’t have to write a dissertation.

Does PG Diploma have value?

Is PG diploma equivalent to Masters? No, PG Diploma is not equivalent to Masters as it is a short term diploma course pursued in order to gain some professional skills mainly to gain advance knowledge and competencies. The duration of the course can be 1 to 1.5 years.

Is PG Diploma in Management same as MBA?

Yes, of course, both are postgraduate level management courses. PGDM stands for Post Graduate Diploma in Management; whereas MBA is Masters in Business Administration. Both the course have different specialisations.

Can I do a postgraduate diploma without a degree?

Postgraduate study usually requires a Bachelor degree as a prerequisite – but if you haven’t completed an undergraduate degree, earning a Masters qualification isn’t out of the question.

What is a postgraduate diploma used for?

PG diplomas are mostly vocational courses. They are an excellent option for students seeking professional training to upgrade skills for a particular career path. Unlike a Masters degree, a Postgraduate Diploma does not include research. This is why they require a shorter time to complete.

Is postgraduate diploma equivalent to Honours?

What’s the difference between a postgraduate diploma and an honours degree? Generally speaking, an honours degree includes a research module, which is not included in a postgraduate diploma. The research modules are intended for further studies at master’s degree level.

How long is a postgraduate diploma?

Postgraduate diplomas can be completed part-time over four years, while Honours degrees must be completed within two years. Honours degrees are awarded with a class of honours; postgraduate diplomas may be awarded with Distinction or Merit.

Is diploma undergraduate or postgraduate?

A Graduate Diploma is a one-year qualification at bachelor’s degree level, normally taken by those who have already obtained a degree. A Postgraduate Diploma is an award at the level of a master’s degree, but normally taking less time to complete.

What’s the difference between postgraduate and Masters?

The term ‘undergraduate’ refers to first-degree students studying for a Bachelors degree, while ‘postgraduate’ is used to describe graduate students studying a second-cycle qualification, typically a Masters, postgraduate certificate (PGCert) or postgraduate diploma (PGDip).

Is an MBA a postgraduate degree?

A master of business administration (MBA) is a level up from an undergraduate business degree and generally places the graduate well above those with only undergraduate degrees. … MBA programs typically include core classes in accounting, management, finance, marketing, and business law.

What is a postgraduate qualification?

A postgraduate certificate is a Level 7 qualification in all countries in the UK, except for Scotland, where it is a Level 11 qualification. A postgraduate certificate is a postgraduate qualification, it is at the same level as a master’s degree, but it is not it’s equivalent.