Diploma in Business and Information Management

NQF 6
SAQA ID: 97803
Location: Ritson Campus (Durban) and Riverside Site, Midlands Campus (Pietermaritzburg)
Description of the Programme
The purpose of the qualification is to develop students with specific core knowledge, skills and career training in Business and
Information Management who become life- long learners and engaged citizens aspiring to pursue career employment and professional
growth both locally and internationally. The student will be competent in administration and business applications programs. The
programme also enables a student to pursue career pathways in administration in the various business environments.
The qualified learner will have the competence to deliver an effective information service in a global environment towards meeting
the requirements of clients in a diverse and changing society. Persons achieving this qualification will be able to supervise and
manage in various business environments.
The students will be able to:
• Manage themselves, others and all business and management functions within the internal, external and global environment.
• Create and sustain a small business or entrepreneurial enterprise within the global context.
• Create strong and lasting customer relationships with internal and external customers pertaining to service excellence and
quality within the business environment.
• To be able to work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation and community in being engaged
citizens.
• Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking within the business environment in the
fields of Human Recourses management, Project Management and Law.
The Research Practice and Principles module which progresses from first year to third year will enable students to collect,
analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
The curriculum is designed to provide students with the ability to understand, research, interpret and implement business and
information management principles and practices to help grow the student within the business environment both locally and
globally. The design provides for the progression from year one to year three whereby research forms the underpinning
principle.
The Entrepreneurship module will enable the student to be competent in developing an idea into a successful business and gain
the necessary skills and knowledge base to grow and manage the business venture. Further to this, the Information
Management and Technology module equips students with the necessary skills to be competent within the technology driven
business environment.
Professional and personal growth outcome is addressed in the Business Principles and Management module, which enables the
student to become engaged citizens.
The curriculum has been designed so that students develop a culture of continual learning and develop their full intellectual and
human potential. The pedagogy and assessment supports the attainment of the outcomes within the qualification

Work Integrated Learning

Each learner is required to successfully complete a minimum of 4 Months of Work Integrated Learning during the third year of
his/her studies. This is a compulsory component of the diploma. A separate registration fee is charged for Work Integrated
Learning.
Entry Requirements: (Diploma in Business and information Management (BIM))
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE SENIOR CERTIFICATE (SC) NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
(NSC) (01 January 2009) (PRE 2009) VOCATIONAL (NCV)
NSC DIPLOMA ENTRY SENIOR CERTIFICATE (SC) NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
VOCATIONAL (NCV) LEVEL 4
Compulsory Subjects NSC Compulsory HG SG Compulsory Subjects Mark
Rating Subjects
Code
English 3 English E D At least 50% in three 50%
English (1st additional) 4 fundamental subjects
including English,
In addition, a pass in five (5) 20 credit And six (6) other subjects passed At least 60% in three 60%
subjects. (Not more than one language including one additional language compulsory vocational
Excluding Life Orientation) subjects

Selection Procedure:
Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee acceptance. It depends on the number of applicants and
number of places allowed by DUT. A points system is used for admission to the Diploma in Business and Information Management.
Applicants are selected in order of merit, based on the subject list above, on a first-come first-served basis. Those applicants who meet
the minimum requirements but whose overall points rating could put them at risk could still be placed on the extended curriculum
programme as they would be considered under prepared and at risk of not coping with the demands of the regular programme. The
extended curriculum programme, through a purposeful and structured set of learning experiences will provide these students with the
academic foundations necessary for them to succeed on the regular programme. This is only offered in at the Durban, Ritson campus.

OR
Admission Requirement based upon Work Experience, Age and Maturity
For admission to entry level DIPLOMA and certificate studies:
A person may, subject to such requirements as the Senate may determine, be admitted to the Institution even if such a person
is not in a possession of a National Senior Certificate, Senior Certificate or an equivalent certificate, provided that:
(a) The person shall have reached the age of 23 in the first year of registration and shall have at least:
 three years’ appropriate work experience; and/or
 capacity for the proposed instructional programme, which shall be assessed at the discretion of the respective Head of
Department by a Senate approved admission assessment comprising of a DUT Standardised Assessment Test for Access and
Placement (SATAP), Academic Literacies (AI) & English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and/or an appropriate subject or
programme specific written assessment designed and marked by the relevant Department; and
(b) The relevant Faculty Board shall be satisfied that the person’s standard of communication skills, ability to study successfully
and/or work experience are such that the person, in the opinion of the relevant Faculty Board, should be able to complete
the proposed instructional programme successfully. If required, the communication skills and study skills should be tested;
and
(c) The person’s application for admission in terms of work experience, age and maturity is approved prior to registration.
Applicants intending to gain admission through work experience, age and maturity must submit their
applications at least four months before commencement of the academic year inclusive of the date of
scheduling writing a requisite eligibility assessment.

RATING RATING MARKS

CODE %

7 Outstanding 80-100
achievement
6 Meritorious 70-79
achievement
5 Substantial 60-69
achievement
4 Adequate achievement 50-59
3 Moderate achievement 40-49
2 Elementary 30-39
achievement
1 Not Achieved 0 - 29

Tuition Fees
To assist you with your planning, the 2020 fees have been indicated. An increase for next year to accommodate the inflation
rate can be expected.
Please Note: DUT cannot be held liable for the fees in this brochure as the 2021 fees are not yet final.
NB: For semester programmes there would be a single registration for semester 1 and semester 2 at the beginning of each
academic year.
Diploma in Business and information Management (3 Year Curriculum Programme)
First Year Curriculum
Semester 1 Subject Code HEQSF Level SAQA Credits 2020 Fees
Business Principles and Management 1A BPRM111 5 12 R2 320.00
Business Fundamentals 1 (FGE) BSFD101 6 12 R2 220.00
Information Management and Technology 1A IMTG111 5 12 R3 810.00
Communication 1 CMON101 5 8 R1 970.00
Private Law 1 PVTL101 5 12 R2 380.00
Research Practices and Principles 1 RSPP101 5 12 R2 380.00
Total R15 080.00
Semester 2
Human Resources Management 1 HMRM101 6 12 R2 380.00
Project Management 1 PJEM101 6 12 R2 380.00
Cornerstone (IGE) CSTN101 5 12 R2 530.00
Business Principles and Management 1B BPRM121 5 12 R2 320.00
Information management and Technology 1B IMTG121 5 12 R3 810.00
Total fees for 2020 R13 420.00
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER 1&2 128

Second Year Curriculum

Semester 1 Subject Code HEQSF Level SAQA Credits 2020 Fees
Business Principles and Management 2A BPRM211 6 12 R2 350.00
Information Management and Technology 2A IMTG211 6 16 R3 810.00
Communication 2 CMON201 5 8 R1 970.00
Accounting and Financial Principles 1 ACFP101 6 12 R2 650.00
Business Fundamentals 2 (FGE) BSFD201 6 12 R2 820.00
Introduction to Sign Language (IGE) INSL101 5 8 R1 800.00
Total R15 400.00
Semester 2
Business Principles and Management 2B BPRM221 6 12 R2 350.00
Information Management and Technology 2B IMTG221 6 16 R3 900.00
Legal Practice 1 or LEGP101 6 16 R3 040.00
Human Resources Management 2 or BPRM201 6 16 R2 380.00
Project Management 2 PJEM201 6 16 R2 350.00
Research Practice and Principles 2 RSPP201 6 12 R2 350.00
Total R11 650.00/
R10 980.00/
R10 950.00
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER 1&2 124

Third Year Curriculum

Semester 1 Subject Code HEQSF Level SAQA Credits 2020 Fees
Business Principles and Management 3A BPRM311 7 12 R2060.00
Information Management and Technology 3A IMTG311 7 12 R3110.00
Conveyancing Practice or CNP101 6 12 R2750.00
Human Relations Management or HRLM101 6 12 R2890.00
Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship SBME101 6 12 R2890.00
Research Practice and Principles 3 RSPP301 6 8 R2350.00
Accounting and Financial Principles 2 ACFP201 6 12 R2650.00
Community Engagement Project (IGE) CMEP101 6 8 R2270.00
The entrepreneurship Spirit (FGE) or TESP101 6 12 R1800.00
Innovation and Emerging Technologies (FGE) INET101 6 12 R1800.00
HIV and Communicable Diseases (IGE) HCDK101 6 8 R2080.00
Total R19 210.00/
R19 070.00
Semester 2
Business Principles and Management 3B BPRM321 7 12 R2060.00
Information management and Technology 3B IMTG321 7 12 R3110.00
Business and Information Management Practice BIMP101 6 20 R1350.00
Total R6520.00
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER 1&2 128
Diploma in Business and information Management (4 Year Extended Curriculum Programme-
Durban)
First Year Curriculum
Semester 1 Subject Code HEQSF Level SAQA Credits 2020 Fees
Business and Information Management 1A BIMA101 5 10 R0000.00
Business Principles and Management 1A BPRM11 5 10 R2320.00
Business Fundamentals 1 (FGE) BSFD101 6 6 R2220.00
Private Law 1 PVTL101 5 8 R2380.00
Research Practices and Principles 1 RSPP101 5 8 R2380.00
Skills Development 1A SKLA101 5 10 R0000.00
Total R9300.00
Semester 2
Business and Information Management 1B BIMB101 5 10 R0000.00
Business Principles and Management 1B BPRM121 5 10 R2320.00
Cornerstone (IGE) CSTN101 5 8 R2530.00
Human Resources Management 1 HMRM101 6 10 R2380.00
Project Management 1 PJEM101 6 8 R2380.00
Skills Development 1B SKLB101 5 10 R0000.00
Total R9610.00
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER 1&2 108

Second Year Curriculum

Semester 1 Subject Code HEQSF Level SAQA Credits 2020 Fees
Business and Information Management 2A BIMA201 R0000.00
Business Fundamentals 2 (FGE) BSFD201 6 12 R2820.00
Community Engagement Project (IGE) CMEP101 6 8 R2270.00
Communication 1 CMON101 5 8 R2270.00
Information Management and Technology 1A IMTG111 5 12 R3810.00
Skills Development 2A SKLA201 R0000.00
Total R11 170.00
Semester 2
Business and Information Management 2B BIMB201 R0000.00
HIV and Communicable Diseases (IGE) HCDK101 6 12 R2080.00
Human Resources Management 2 HMRM201 6 16 R2380.00
Information Management and Technology 1B IMTG121 5 12 R3810.00
Legal Practice 1 or LEGP101 6 16 R3040.00
Project Management 2 PJEM201 6 16 R2350.00
Research Practice and Principles 2 RSPP201 6 12 R2350.00
Skills Development 2B SKLB201 R0000.00
Total R16 010.00
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER 1&2 124

Third Year Curriculum

Semester 1 Subject Code HEQSF Level SAQA Credits 2020 Fees
Accounting and Financial Principles 1 ACFP101 6 12 R2650.00
Business Principles and Management 2A BPRM211 6 12 R2350.00
Communication 2 CMON201 5 8 R1970.00
Conveyancing Practice or CNVP101 6 12 R2750.00
Human Relations Management or HRLM101 6 12 R2890.00
Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship SBME101 6 12 R2890.00
Information Management and Technology 2A IMTG211 6 16 R3810.00
Total R19 310.00
Semester 2
Business Principles and Management 2B BPRM221 6 12 R2350.00
Information Management and Technology 2B IMTG221 6 16 R3900.00
Introduction to Sign Language (IGE) INSL101 5 8 R1800.00
Total R8 050.00
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER 1&2 120
 Fourth Year Curriculum
Semester 1 Subject Code HEQSF Level SAQA Credits 2020 Fees
Accounting and Financial Principles 2 ACFP101 6 12 R2650.00
Business Principles and Management 3A BPRM311 7 12 R2060.00
Information Management and Technology 3A IMTG311 7 12 R3110.00
Innovation and Emerging Technologies (FGE) INET101 6 12 R1800.00
Research Practice and Principles 3 RSPP301 6 8 R2350.00
The entrepreneurship Spirit (FGE) TESP101 6 12 R1800.00
Total R13 770.00
Semester 2
Business and Information Management Practice 1 BIMP101 6 20 R1350.00
Business Principles and Management 3B BPRM321 7 12 R2060.00
Information management and Technology 3B IMTG321 7 12 R3110.00
Total R6 520.00
TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER 1&2 112

Application
Applicants who wish to enrol for the programme must apply through the CAO system by no later than 30 November of the
previous year.
Application Forms
Contact the Central Applications Office (C.A.O) Central Applications Office
Private Bag X06 Dalbridge 4014
Tel: (031) 2684444
Fax: (031) 2682244
OR
Apply online on http://www.cao.ac.za

CAO Codes: (DBN) – DUDBI3

(PMB) – DUPBI3
Closing Date for Applications: 30 November 2020

For Further Information:

Contact the Department of Information and Corporate Management
Ritson Campus, Block C 2nd Floor Durban
P.O Box 1334, Durban 4000
Tel: (031) 373 5655
Fax: (031) 373 6884

Riverside Site, Midlands Campus (Pietermaritzburg)

PO Box 101112, Scottsville Pietermaritzburg 3209
Tel: (033) 845 8844
Fax: (033) 845 8857

This leaflet is for information purposes only and is not binding on the Durban University of Technology