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1 PROSPECTUS 2018 . Higher certificate Programmes Degree Programmes Honours Programmes Postgraduate Diploma Programmes Empowering you to achieve. UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2018 . TABLE OF. CONTENTS. 04 05. Principal's Introducing Message MANCOSA . 05 06. Vision and Registration and Mission Accreditation 08 09. The MANCOSA Academic Advantage Support 11 11. Access Admission To You Requirements 15-39 43-59. certificate Degree Programmes Programmes 63-71 73-77. Honours Postgraduate Diploma Programmes Programmes Working hard for something we love is called passion. PRINCIPAL'S. MESSAGE. Deciding to study is an important investment in your future. It is crucial that you choose the programme and school which is right for you. Making a career choice today can be a very challenging decision in a globalised and competitive environment. There is a need to raise the skills base in the workplace through the pursuit of appropriate qualifications from a reputable higher education institution, the Management College of Southern Africa ( MANCOSA ).

2 MANCOSA strives to ensure that its students develop valuable life skills and become independent and confident individuals. These life skills enable students to deal more confidently with challenges that confront them in the world of work. MANCOSA academics are committed to lead students through the journey of academic exploration by applying theory to practice. MANCOSA ensures that the programmes it offers are sufficiently rigorous to equip students with the values of hard work, commitment and sacrifice. Join the MANCOSA world of academic excellence where learning is both fun and a challenge to prepare you to succeed in a competitive working environment. We wish you well in your studies. Professor Y M Karodia Principal 4 Member Institution of Honoris United Universities | w w | 2018 . UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2018 . INTRODUCING. MANCOSA . During 2017, MANCOSA [GSB] became a proud member of Honoris United Universities.

3 Honoris United Universities is the first pan-African private higher education network committed to preparing and educating the next generation of African leaders and professionals able to impact regionally in a globalized world. Collaborative intelligence, cultural agility and mobile mindsets and skills are at the What we heart of Honoris' vision of higher education. Honoris United Universities joins the expertise of its member institutions to create pan-regional profile graduates stand for that are competitive in today's fast-paced and demanding labor markets. Honoris United Universities gathers a community of VISION 27000 students on 48 campuses, in 9 countries and 30 cities across Africa. More than 100 degrees are MANCOSA 'S vision is to be the leading distance offered in the fields of Health Science, Engineering, education provider that is responsive to the IT, Business, Law, Architecture, Arts and Design, evolving education and training needs of dynamic Media, Education and Political Science.

4 Economies through a commitment to people, opportunity and quality. The Management College of Southern Africa ( MANCOSA ) is a private higher education institution committed to the provision of affordable, accessible MISSION and accredited learning programmes. MANCOSA endeavours to respond to the MANCOSA is a leading provider of business and changing education demands of both public and Management education programmes on the African private sectors in dynamic economies through continent and the Indian Ocean Islands through the provision of innovative education. supported distance education. WHY CHOOSE MANCOSA ? MANCOSA is renowned for academic excellence and cutting-edge insights in the delivery of MANCOSA provides high quality education education and training. A strong emphasis is placed MANCOSA develops competitive and on the application of theory to practice to ensure career-centred skills that learning is applied to real-life work situations.

5 MANCOSA provides an intellectually stimulating environment The emphasis is on personal development from MANCOSA connects students to a global both a professional and academic perspective. gateway of knowledge; and MANCOSA qualifications prepare students for a MANCOSA programmes are responsive to future filled with many challenges and exciting regional,national and international needs. opportunities. Member Institution of Honoris United Universities | w w | 2018 5. REGISTRATION AND. ACCREDITATION. QUALITY ASSURED. MANCOSA is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), registration number 2000/HE07/003;. MANCOSA programmes are accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE); and MANCOSA programmes are recorded on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

6 AFFILIATIONS / PARTNERSHIPS. Honoris United Universities (HUU);. South African Business Schools Association (SABSA);. Association of African Business Schools (AABS);. National Association of Distance Education Organisations of South Africa (NADEOSA); and European Foundation for Management and Development (EFMD). United Nations Academic Impact Initiative (UNAI). INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL RECOGNITION. Accredited by the Mauritius Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). Recognised by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA). Registered with the Zambia Higher Education Authority (HEA). Accredited by the Malawi National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Registered with the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA), registration number 04217. 6 Member Institution of Honoris United Universities | w w | 2018 . UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2018 . What makes us different.

7 KEY. FACTS.. For the first time in the region, a higher education initiative, at international standards, introduces the collaborative intelligence of African institutions, leveraging the knowledge and expertise of multiple communities and countries. 1. DURBAN. 2. PIETERMARITZBURG. 3. JOHANNESBURG. 4. PRETORIA. 5. POLOKWANE. 6. CAPE TOWN. 7. PORT ELIZABETH. 8. EAST LONDON. 9. BOTSWANA. 10. NAMIBIA. 11. SWAZILAND. 12. ZAMBIA. Member Institution of Honoris United Universities | w w | 2018 7. THE MANCOSA . ADVANTAGE. FLEXIBILITY. Studying through distance learning means that there is little disruption to your personal life and full-time work schedule. MANCOSA . programmes enable students to complete modules and assignments according to their own time Management to meet deadlines. Should your job require extensive travel and extended working hours, MANCOSA 's supported distance learning programmes are ideally suited for you.

8 AFFORDABILITY. AND ACCESSIBILITY. MANCOSA is committed to providing affordable access to higher education through the provision of accredited and quality Management programmes. OVERALL EXPERIENCE INTERACTIVE. Our programmes are designed The use of a range of teaching and structured to stimulate you methods including formal lectures, intellectually. The rigour of the case studies, group-work and programmes and the effort required self-study exercises are core to the to complete them successfully success of the programme you enrol will ensure that you acquire the on. All of these help to build skills knowledge, skills and abilities to face and competencies which develop the challenges of the business world. students' managerial capabilities. 8 Member Institution of Honoris United Universities | w w | 2018 . UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2018 . WORKSHOP 1. These are held over 2 days (a weekend) and focus on orientation, academic requirements, group-work, tutor presentations and assessment preparation.

9 WORKSHOP 2. These are held over 2 days (a weekend) and focus on group-work, tutor presentations and assessment ACADEMIC. preparation. SUPPORT. WORKSHOPS. Workshops are held during weekends to support students with their studies. Students are given the opportunity to discuss key themes and perspectives in their modules. Students are required to do the pre-reading of modules before attending the workshops. Guidelines are also given on how to prepare and submit quality assignments. These sessions also foster group interaction between academics and students in a supportive learning environment. Students are encouraged to discuss issues which are relevant and to seek clarity on important concepts in their studies. STUDY GUIDES ACADEMIC SUPPORT. Study guides for each module MANCOSA academics have industry include prescribed and experience and expertise to ensure recommended readings, practical that students receive continuous assignments, assessment support and guidance.

10 Full-time activities and tutorial letters. In academics are appointed in the addition, textbooks are prescribed various support centres to provide to supplement these readings and telephonic and email support to are a core element of the module. students. ENRICHMENT. WORKSHOPS. Additional workshops are held throughout the year. These are held over one day focusing on subjects such as maths, statistics and accounting. There is also a focus on assessment preparation. Member Institution of Honoris United Universities | w w | 2018 9. Educating the next generation of African leaders and professionals. UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2018 . ADMISSION. REQUIREMENTS. HIGHER certificate , ADVANCED certificate AND. DEGREE PROGRAMMES. The minimum admission requirement to enrol on a MANCOSA undergraduate programme is a National Senior certificate with appropriate subject combinations and appropriate endorsement.