Postgraduate Diploma · 100% online

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration

An accredited postgraduate qualification delivered 100% online — advance your career while you work.

2 years

Duration

120

Credits · NQF 8

16 Jan 2027

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1 Feb 2027

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About the programme

The online Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration prepares professionals to lead and manage effectively in complex organisational environments. With a strong applied focus, the programme develops your ability to think strategically, drive innovation within established organisations, and manage change initiatives that deliver measurable results.

You will build competence in corporate entrepreneurship, equipping you to foster entrepreneurial thinking across functions, enable innovation, and support organisations to become more agile and opportunity-driven. Change management forms a core pillar of the programme, strengthening your ability to plan, design, and implement comprehensive change strategies that consider both operational outcomes and the human dynamics of transformation. Strategic management modules develop your capability to diagnose real-world business challenges, apply sound theoretical principles, and make informed decisions in practice.

An advanced research methodology stream further enables you to work with scientific literature, develop a research proposal, and use appropriate methods to investigate complex organisational problems ethically and rigorously, supporting progression to further postgraduate study where relevant.

The Tshwane University of Technology delivers the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration fully online. With multiple start dates a year and pay-per-module tuition, it is designed for working professionals who need to balance study with work and personal commitments.

What you will learn

Build entrepreneurial capability within corporate environments and support innovation.
Plan and implement effective change strategies, including the human dynamics of transformation.
Apply strategic management principles to solve real organisational challenges.
Strengthen decision-making using advanced analysis and practical business tools.
Develop a research proposal and use ethical research methods to address complex problems.

Modules and fees

Every module in this programme, with its credits and its own fee. You register and pay module by module.

Compulsory modules All required

Modules in the compulsory group
Code	Module	Credits	Fee
CA128AN	Corporate Entrepreneurship V Part A Introduces corporate entrepreneurship and the competencies required to lead entrepreneurial initiatives at different management levels. Learners explore how to facilitate change and embed entrepreneurial thinking within established organisations.	15	R6 230
CA128BN	Corporate Entrepreneurship V Part B Extends corporate entrepreneurship practice by applying tools and approaches that enable organisations to become more entrepreneurial. Students focus on facilitating change, building capability and supporting innovation across the corporate environment.	15	R6 230
CM128AN	Change Management V Part A Prepares learners to act as change agents by understanding organisational change and transformation. Students learn to plan and design change strategies and process plans that deliver results while addressing the human dynamics of change.	15	R6 230
CM128BN	Change Management V Part B Builds practical capability to implement and evaluate change initiatives in organisations. Learners develop end-to-end change plans that optimise delivery speed and cost, with a strong focus on engagement, communication and the people aspects of transformation.	15	R6 230
RC128AN	Advanced Research Methodology Part A Develops applied research competence for identifying, analysing and addressing complex or abstract problems using specialised methods appropriate to a discipline or practice. Learners begin compiling a research proposal and examining key ethical considerations to support responsible scholarship.	15	R6 230
RC128BN	Advanced Research Methodology Part B Strengthens advanced research skills through deeper problem analysis, method selection and proposal development. The module reinforces ethical research practice and prepares learners for the increasing demands of postgraduate study and evidence-based professional work.	15	R6 230
SR128AN	Strategic Management V Part A Introduces strategic management through real-world business problems. Students learn key theoretical principles and apply them to analyse situations, evaluate options and make informed strategic decisions.	15	R6 230
SR128BN	Strategic Management V Part B Advances applied strategic thinking by working with complex, practice-based management problems. Learners integrate theory and analysis to develop and justify strategic choices for practical organisational contexts.	15	R6 230

Module fees are for 2026 and are reviewed annually. Where the programme includes electives, you pay only for the modules you take.

Full fees & funding

Admission requirements

To apply for this qualification, a student must have:

An Advanced Diploma, Bachelor's degree, or a Baccalaureus Technologiae in Business Administration, Administrative Management or Management Services. Candidates must have an average of 55% or higher in the final-year modules.

OR
An equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7. Candidates must have an average of 55% or higher in the final-year modules.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and work-experience routes are available for applicants who do not meet the formal requirements — ask an adviser to assess your eligibility. An RPL assessment takes around six months.

English language requirements

All teaching, learning materials and assessment are in English. Applicants must be able to read, write and communicate in English at the level required for higher education study.

What you can do with this qualification

An accredited postgraduate qualification delivered 100% online — advance your career while you work.

Career opportunities

Senior Business Manager
Corporate Strategist / Strategic Management Analyst
Change Management Specialist / Transformation Lead
Corporate Intrapreneur / Innovation Manager
Business Development Director
Operations Manager
Management Consultant

Student support

Tutor access
Student success coordinator
Careers service
Technical support

Fully accredited qualifications

(Council on Higher Education)
4 start dates a year
Pay per module — no upfront annual fee
Dedicated student success support

Programme FAQs

Is the qualification accredited?

Yes. This is a fully accredited qualification with the same recognition as its on-campus equivalent.

How many hours a week will I need?

Most students spend around 15–20 hours a week, but because study is online and flexible you can fit it around work and family.

How am I assessed?

Assessment is continuous and online — a mix of assignments, quizzes and projects within each module, with no need to travel to a venue.

What do I need to study online?

A computer or laptop and a stable internet connection. All learning materials are delivered through the online learning platform.

Can I pay per module?

Yes. Tuition is structured per module, so you pay as you progress rather than a full year upfront.

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