Damelin Diploma - Education in South Africa
Advertisement
Advertisement

Online ApplicationUniversity ProspectusUniversity Registration Dates
University CoursesApplication RequirementsContacts of All Schools in SA
Late ApplicationLate RegistrationUniversity Application Checklist

Advertisement

Damelin Diploma

Damelin Diploma, Are decision-making and problem solving skills your forte? Do you thrive on seeing daily operations running smoothly? If you answered yes to these questions, then a Diploma in Business Management could be your stepping stone to obtaining your dream job.
Business Management refers to the activities associated with running a company, such as controlling, leading, monitoring, organising and planning. This diploma prepares you for a career in a business management environment where you will be able to perform business-related activities as well as management duties effectively. You will cover a diverse range of modules like Business Communication, Financial Accounting, Principles of Marketing, Human Resources and Project Management, just to name a few.
This comprehensive and versatile qualification will open doors to unlimited career opportunities. As a qualified business professional, you will not only be equipped with the foundation to becoming an entrepreneur, you will also gain an advantage among competition so that you can climb that corporate ladder and reach your career goals.

Advertisement

Why study at Damelin?

As soon as you join the Damelin family, you become part of a network of students, lecturers and friends, who will assist and support you during this exciting journey in your life. Our courses are designed to make your learning as comfortable as possible, with facilities that allow you to build your career in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our lecturers will provide all the support and guidance you require, so you leave the Damelin home with an unforgettable campus experience.

How to get in?

Registering for the Diploma in Business Management is simple. We have various touch-points for your convenience. Simply call, email, fill in an online enquiry form, or pop into one of our 17 campuses nationwide, where one of our consultants will gladly assist you.
Requirements:

Advertisement
  • A Grade 12 Certificate with admission to diploma studies
  • An achievement rating of 3 (40% – 49%) in 4 recognised 20 credit bearing subjects
  • Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
  • English at grade 12/NQF level 4 or equivalent
  • Age Exemption (23 years or older):
    • At least five years post-Secondary School experience in the field in which the student wants to study and
    • Proof of English language proficiency and
    • National Senior Certificate or equivalent
  • Mature age applicants, 45 years and older without a school leaving qualification, may apply for conditional exemption.
  • Foreign Students whose first language is not English, may be required to provide proof of proficiency in English prior to admission to the programme

Click here for quick access to the fact sheet for more info.

Time you will spend on the course

The programme duration is 3 years on a full-time basis, or 4 years on a part-time basis. Tuition is face to face and is scheduled per campus. Programmes are offered during the week on a full-time and part-time basis. Part-time tuition is scheduled as per the stipulated planner. A year planner and academic calendar is available at the start of the year with dates and times of classes and campus activities to help you plan your schedule.

Course content and modules

You will cover these modules during the duration of your diploma.
YEAR 1:  SEMESTER MODULES
*Indicates subjects that need to be completed in the sequence stipulated.

Semester 1
Business Management 1A (Management Principles)*
Business Communication
Business Mathematics
End-user Computing**
Semester 2
Business Management 1B (General Management) *
Principles of Marketing
Financial Accounting 1A

** You have an opportunity to complete the EUC entrance exam. If you pass, you will be awarded credits and will not be required to attend classes for this module.​
YEAR 2:  SEMESTER MODULES

Semester 1
Business Management 2A (Entrepreneurship)*
Principles of Microeconomics*
Principles of Human Resource Management
Commercial  Law
Semester 2
Business Management 2B (Operations Management) *
Principles of Macroeconomics*
Consumer Behaviour

YEAR 3:  SEMESTER MODULES

Semester 1
Business Management 3A (Change Management)*
Business Ethics
Principles of Project Management
Semester 2
Business Management 3B (Strategic Management)*
Financial Management
Work Integrated Learning**

**160 hours of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is required to complete this course. WIL is a programme that helps students apply what they’ve learned in a real work setting while earning credits for their qualification.
Click here for quick access to the fact sheet for more info.

Materials to stay ahead

A list of prescribed textbooks will be made available at the start of the course. You will also receive an electronic version (e-guide) of this course. Textbooks are excluded from the course fee.

Careers you’d be great at

  • Business Administrator
  • Corporate Communications Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Customer Relations Manager
  • Human Resources Manager
  • General Manager

The strength in your qualification

On successful completion of the course, you will receive a Diploma in Business Management.

Take your education to the next degree

Go even further with a higher qualification. With this diploma you can study further at Damelin or another accredited institution.
*Admission to further your studies remains the prerogative of each institution and its academic council.
 
 

Diploma in Information Technology

Full-Time and Part-Time I SAQA ID: 67292 I NQF Level: 6 I Credits: 360 I Course Type: National Qualification.

Be part of the innovative digital industry and solve complex problems with a Diploma in Information Technology

Why this course is perfect for you?

Are you a digital guru? Do your friends and family constantly turn to you for technical support and advice? Then you could be the perfect fit for a career in Information Technology.
Information Technology (IT) is a broad term that includes all aspects of managing and processing information and related technologies. It is integrated into every part of our daily lives, from the cars we drive, to our handheld devices and it is the driving force behind the way businesses and governments manage their sectors. So it should come as no surprise that careers in IT are growing significantly, making it a lucrative industry.
IT professionals are responsible for designing, developing, supporting and managing computer hardware, software, and information networks, including the internet. With this diploma, you will be able to assist in the implementation of these IT activities, including skills needed for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry. Modules covered include Web Development, Programming and Software Engineering, just to name a few. This qualification will provide you with the basis for further development towards specialist and junior management.

Why study at Damelin?

As soon as you join the Damelin family, you become part of a network of students, lecturers and friends, who will assist and support you during this exciting journey in your life. Our courses are designed to make your learning as comfortable as possible, with facilities that allow you to build your career in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our lecturers will provide all the support and guidance you require, so you leave the Damelin home with an unforgettable campus experience.

How to get in?

Registering for the Diploma in Information Technology is simple. We have various touch-points for your convenience. Simply call, email, fill in an online enquiry form, or pop into one of our 17 campuses nationwide, where one of our consultants will gladly assist you.
Requirements:

  • A Grade 12 Certificate with admission to diploma studies
  • An achievement rating of 3 (40% – 49%) in 4 recognised 20 credit bearing subjects
  • Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
  • English at grade 12/NQF level 4 or equivalent
    • Age Exemption (23 years or older)
    • At least five years post-Secondary School experience in the field in which the student wish to study and
    • Proof of English language proficiency and
    • National Senior Certificate or equivalent
  • Mature age applicants, 45 years and older without a school leaving qualification, may apply for conditional exemption
  • Foreign Students whose first language is not English, may be required to provide proof of proficiency in English prior to admission to the programme

Click here for quick access to the fact sheet for more info.

Time you will spend on the course

This is a three-year course, with the option to attend either full-time or part-time classes during the week. A year planner and academic calendar is available at the start of the year with dates and times of classes and campus activities to help you plan your schedule.

Course content and modules

You will cover these modules during the duration of your diploma.
YEAR 1:  SEMESTER MODULES
*Indicates subjects that need to be completed in the sequence stipulated.

Semester 1
Accounting 1
Information Systems 1A*
Networks 1A*
Programming 1A*
End-user Computing**
Semester 2
Systems Software
Information Systems 1B*
Networks 1B*
Programming 1B*

** You have an opportunity to complete the EUC entrance exam. If you pass, you will be awarded credits and will not be required to attend classes for this module.​
YEAR 2:  SEMESTER MODULES

Semester 1
Information Systems 2A*
Documentation Analysis and Design 1A*
Programming 2A*
Web Development 2A*
Advanced PC Skills 2A*
Semester 2
Information Systems 2B*
Documentation Analysis and Design 1B*
Programming 2B*
Web Development 2B*
Advanced PC Skills 2B*

YEAR 3:  SEMESTER MODULES

Semester 1
Information Systems 3A*
Programming 3A*
Software Engineering 1A*
Principles of Project Management
Semester 2
Information Systems 3B*
Programming 3B*
Software Engineering 1B*
Work  Integrated Learning**

**160 hours of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is required to complete this course. WIL is a programme that helps students apply what they’ve learned in a real work setting while earning credits for their qualification.
Click here for quick access to the fact sheet for more info.

Materials to stay ahead

A list of prescribed textbooks will be made available at the start of the course. You will also receive an electronic version (e-guide) of this course. Textbooks are excluded from the course fee.

Careers you’d be great at

  • Network Administrator
  • Data Processor
  • Web Developer
  • Programmer
  • IT Analyst
  • IT Project Manager
  • Systems Analyst and Designer

The strength in your qualification

On successful completion of the course, you will receive a Diploma in Information Technology.

Take your education to the next degree

Go even further with a higher qualification. With this diploma you can study further at Damelin or another accredited institution.
*Admission to further your studies remains the prerogative of each institution and its academic council.

 
 

Diploma in Public Administration

Full-Time and Part-Time I SAQA ID: 67512 I NQF Level: 6 I Credits: 360 I Course Type: National Qualification

Join our government and have your say with a Diploma in Public Administration

Why this course is perfect for you?

Are you passionate about your country and how it is run? Would you like to walk into a government department and see impeccable service? A Diploma in Public Administration is your chance to make a difference in South Africa.
Politicians are the face of our government, but behind the scenes are the hard working public officials who are responsible for researching, planning, and implementation of laws and services in the country. Public Administration is a key component of the government structure and is a growing profession in the country.
The Diploma in Public Administration will equip you with skills in business communication, public and personnel management, local government issues, disaster management, public law, business mathematics and end-user computing to help you become the next public administrator for one of South Africa’s political parties.

Why study at Damelin?

As soon as you join the Damelin family, you become part of a network of students, lecturers and friends, who will assist and support you during this exciting journey in your life. Our courses are designed to make your learning as comfortable as possible, with facilities that allow you to build your career in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our lecturers will provide all the support and guidance you require, so you leave the Damelin home with an unforgettable campus experience.

How to get in?

Registering for Diploma in Public Administration is easy. We have various touch-points for your convenience. Simply call, email, fill in an online enquiry form, or pop into one of our 17 campuses nationwide, where one of our consultants will gladly assist you.
Requirements:

  • A Grade 12 Certificate with admission to diploma studies
  • An achievement rating of 3 (40% – 49%) in 4 recognised 20 credit bearing subjects
  • Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
  • English at grade 12/NQF level 4 or equivalent
  • Age Exemption (23 years or older):
    • At least five years post-secondary school experience in the field in which the student wants to study and
    • Proof of English language proficiency and
    • National Senior Certificate or equivalent
  • Mature age applicants, 45 years and older without a school leaving qualification, may apply for conditional exemption.
  • Foreign Students whose first language is not English, may be required to provide proof of proficiency in English prior to admission to the programme

Click here for quick access to the fact sheet for more info.

Time you will spend on the course

The programme duration is 3 years on a full-time basis, or 4 years on a part-time basis. Tuition is face to face and is scheduled per campus. Programmes are offered during the week on a full-time and part-time basis. Part-time tuition is scheduled as per the stipulated planner. A year planner and academic calendar is available at the start of the year with dates and times of classes and campus activities to help you plan your schedule.

Course content and modules

You will cover these modules during the duration of your diploma.
YEAR 1:  SEMESTER MODULES
*Indicates subjects that need to be completed in the sequence stipulated.

Semester 1
Business Communication
Business Mathematics
Local Government Management 1*
Management Principles and Practices*
Semester 2
Public Personnel Management 1*
Public Management 1*
End-user Computing**
General Management*

** You have an opportunity to complete the EUC entrance exam. If you pass, you will be awarded credits and will not be required to attend classes for this module.​
YEAR 2:  SEMESTER MODULES

Semester 1
Disaster Management 1*
Industrial Relations
Local Government Management 2*
Semester 2
Public Personnel Management 2*
Public Management 2*
Principles of Project Management

YEAR 3:  SEMESTER MODULES

Semester 1
Disaster Management 2*
Public Law
Public Management 3*
Semester 2
Public Personnel Management 3*
Work Integrated Learning**

**160 hours of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is required to complete this course. WIL is a programme that helps students apply what they’ve learned in a real work setting while earning credits for their qualification.
Click here for quick access to the fact sheet for more info.

Materials to stay ahead

A list of prescribed text books will be made available at the start of the course. You will also receive an electronic version (e-guide) of this course. Textbooks are excluded from the course fee.

Careers you’d be great at

  • Public Office
  • Local Government
  • Public Personnel Management
  • Risk Management

The strength in your qualification

On successful completion of the course, you will receive a Diploma in Public Administration.

Take your education to the next degree

Go even further with a higher qualification. With this diploma you can study further at Damelin or another accredited institution.
*Admission to further your studies remains the prerogative of each institution and its academic council.

 

Diploma in Financial Accounting

Full-Time and Part-Time I SAQA ID: 66992 I NQF Level: 6 I Credits: 360 I Course Type: National Qualification

Enhance your critical and analytical thinking and be part of a high-demand industry with a Diploma in Financial Accounting

Why this course is perfect for you?

Are you a ‘numbers’ person? Do you find yourself using logic more than anything else when making decisions? Then the Diploma in Financial Accounting could be the right fit for your passions, goals and aptitudes.
Careers in the financial sector are flourishing due to the steady demand of its services. Today’s financial accountants are key personnel of management teams in non-profit, public, government, and private organisations. An accounting professional is able to record, classify, summarise, interpret and communicate the financial information about a business. With this diploma you will learn to apply all these accounting skills to a range of different managerial, business and problem-solving situations. Explore related subjects like Project Management, Taxation and Business Communication, but the main focus of this programme is on Financial Accounting.
After you’ve earned your diploma, you can begin to climb the corporate ladder into senior management positions. It’s an exciting career choice. You are limited only by your own desire to rise.

Why study at Damelin?

As soon as you join the Damelin family, you become part of a network of students, lecturers and friends, who will assist and support you during this exciting journey in your life. Our courses are designed to make your learning as comfortable as possible, with facilities that allow you to build your career in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our lecturers will provide all the support and guidance you require, so you leave the Damelin home with an unforgettable campus experience.

How to get in?

Registering for the Diploma in Financial Accounting is simple. We have various touch-points for your convenience. Simply call, email, fill in an online enquiry form, or pop into one of our 17 campuses nationwide, where one of our consultants will gladly assist you.
Requirements:

  • A Grade 12 Certificate with admission to diploma studies
  • An achievement rating of 3 (40% – 49%) in 4 recognised 20 credit bearing subjects
  • Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
  • English at grade 12/NQF level 4 or equivalent
    • Age Exemption (23 years or older)
    • At least five years post-Secondary School experience in the field in which the student wish to study and
    • Proof of English language proficiency and
    • National Senior Certificate or equivalent
  • Mature age applicants, 45 years and older without a school leaving qualification, may apply for conditional exemption
  • Foreign Students whose first language is not English, may be required to provide proof of proficiency in English prior to admission to the programme

Click here for quick access to the fact sheet for more info.

Time you will spend on the course

The programme duration is 3 years on a full-time basis, or 4 years on a part-time basis. Tuition is face to face and is scheduled per campus. Programmes are offered during the week on a full-time and part-time basis. Part-time tuition is scheduled as per the stipulated planner.

Course content and modules

You will cover these modules during the duration of your diploma.
YEAR 1:  SEMESTER MODULES
*Indicates subjects that need to be completed in the sequence stipulated.

Semester 1
Financial Accounting 1A*
Principles of Micro-economics*
End-user Computing **
Business Communication
Semester 2
Financial Accounting 1B*
Principles of Macroeconomics*
Commercial Law
Business Mathematics

** You have an opportunity to complete the EUC entrance exam. If you pass, you will be awarded credits and will not be required to attend classes for this module.​
YEAR 2:  SEMESTER MODULES

Semester 1
Financial Accounting 2*
Principles of Project Management
Principles of Taxation
Management Principles and Practices
Semester 2
Cost and Management Accounting
Internal Auditing
Corporate Law

YEAR 3:  SEMESTER MODULES

Semester 1
Financial Accounting 3*
Quantitative Techniques
Accounting Software
Semester 2
Corporate Governance Practice
Financial Management
Work Integrated Learning**

**160 hours of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is required to complete this course. WIL is a programme that helps students apply what they’ve learned in a real work setting while earning credits for their qualification.
Click here for quick access to the fact sheet for more info.

Materials to stay ahead

A list of prescribed textbooks will be made available at the start of the course. You will also receive an electronic version (e-guide) of this course. Textbooks are excluded from the course fee.

Careers you’d be great at

  • Business Administrator
  • Credit Controller
  • Financial Analyst
  • Bookkeeper
  • Accountant

The strength in your qualification

On successful completion of the course, you will receive a Diploma in Financial Accounting.

Take your education to the next degree

Go even further with a higher qualification. With this diploma you can study further at Damelin or another accredited institution.
*Admission to further your studies remains the prerogative of each institution and its academic council.

 

Diploma: Office Administration (ICB)

Full-Time I SAQA ID: 35958 I NQF Level: 6 I Credits: 360 I Course Type: Agent Programme*

This programme provides an opportunity for the learner to acquire advanced knowledge of management techniques, office administration techniques, financial accounting and reporting skills

Why this course is perfect for you?

Do you get a thrill out of ensuring things are organised and systematic? Do your good communication skills allow you to interact well with others? If so, then the Diploma in Office Administration could be the ideal fit for you
Office administration positions are amongst the most frequently advertised and highly sought-after jobs, providing job security, variety, responsibility, opportunities to work in diverse workplaces and an excellent general training ground. An office administrator is responsible for the smooth and effective running of all activities in an office environment. As an administrator, you will perform administrative and management tasks to ensure that various staff can work efficiently and effectively. You can be employed by all types of organisations, including large corporations, small business, non-profit organisations and governmental agencies. Common duties of office administrators include allocating work assignments, setting deadlines, maintaining office equipment, ordering office supplies, training employees, evaluating work performance and formulating and implementing company policies.
This programme provides an opportunity for you to acquire advanced knowledge of management techniques, office administration procedures, financial accounting and reporting skills. Behind every great business is a team of great office administrators. No business can function without them. It takes a special kind of person to be a fantastic office administrator – and that person could be you.

Why study with Damelin?

As soon as you join the Damelin family, you become part of a network of students, lecturers and friends, who will assist and support you during this exciting journey in your life. Our courses are designed to make your learning as comfortable as possible, with facilities that allow you to build your career in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our lecturers will provide all the support and guidance you require, so you leave Damelin with an unforgettable campus experience.

How to get in?

Registering for the Diploma: Office Administration is simple. We have various touch-points for your convenience. Simply call, email, fill in an online enquiry form, or pop into one of our 17 campuses nationwide, where one of our consultants will gladly assist you.
Requirements:
You must have completed the following 9 learning areas in the Higher Certificate: Office Administration:

  1. Business Literacy
  2. Business and Office Administration 1
  3. Bookkeeping
  4. Marketing Management and Public Relations
  5. Business Law and Administrative Practice
  6. Cost and Management Accounting
  7. Business and Office Administration 2
  8. Human Resources Management and Labour Relations
  9. Economics

Time you will spend on the course

This is a one-year course, in which you will attend full-time classes during the week (based on contact hours as determined by ICB). A year planner and academic calendar is available at the start of the year with dates and times of classes and campus activities to help you plan your schedule.

Course content and modules

You will cover these modules during the duration of your diploma.
Business and Office Administration 3

  • Business Organisations
  • The human resource function
  • Filing systems and records management
  • Basic Financial concepts for business
  • Managing yourself in the workplace
  • Preparing yourself for the workplace

Financial Accounting 

  • Recording business financial transactions
  • Finalise and interpret accounts
  • Financial statements
  • Partnerships
  • Statement of cash flows
  • Sundry topics in financial accounting

Management 

  • A brief history of early management activities
  • Management functions: operational planning, organising and delegation
  • Management functions: Managing change – Innovation, culture, Diversity and technology
  • Main management functions, leading, motivating, communicating and controlling
  • The place and role of middle management in the organisation
  • Ethics, corporate social responsibility and corporate governance

Click here for quick access to the fact sheet for more info.

Materials to stay ahead

A list of prescribed textbooks will be made available at the start of the course. You will also receive an electronic version (e-guide) of this course. Textbooks are excluded from the course fee.

Careers you’d be great at

  • Senior Office Manager
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Personal Assistant
  • Executive Administrative Assistant

The strength in your qualification

Upon successful completion of the programme, ICB will issue you with a Results Letter outlining the modules covered and the Diploma: Office Administration with a FASSET endorsement.  Your results will be recorded on the ICB National Learner Records Database within 3 months of completion.

Take your education to the next degree

Go even further with a higher qualification. With this diploma you can study further at Damelin or another accredited institution.

*Whenever Damelin offers training towards a programme that will be awarded by another provider or institute, it is called an Agent Programme.  In the case of an Agent Programme, Damelin registers the learners, provides tuition and conducts internal assessments.  External examinations with the agent body will result in learners receiving the certificate from them.

Advertisement