WALTER SISULU UNIVERSITY

Butterworth Campus

2024 Prospectus

Faculty of Management and Public Administration Sciences

 TABLE OF
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
1. How to use this prospectus ........................................................................................................................ 3
2. WELCOME BY THE DEAN OF THE FACULTY ................................................................................................. 4
3. FACULTY STAFF DETAILS .......................................................................................................................... 4
4. FACULTY OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.1 Vision ............................................................................................................................................ 13
4.1.2 Mission .......................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.3 Core Values .................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2. GOALS OF THE FACULTY .......................................................................................................................... 14
4.3. FACULTY STUDENT SOCIETIES AND THEIR ROLES ..................................................................................... 14
5. STUDENT GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES .......................................................................................................... 15
6. ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN THE FACULTY ............................................................................... 16
7. DETAILS ON ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES CURRENTLY OFFERED ....................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
8. PHASING OUT OF NON-HEQSF ALIGNED PROGRAMMES ............................................................................ 35
9. FACULTY COMMITTEES ........................................................................................................................... 36
10. MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEES ............................................................................................................... 38
11. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................................................................ 40
12. FACULTY SPECIFIC RULES ....................................................................................................................... 40
13. FACULTY MEETINGS ............................................................................................................................... 41
14. SENATE NOTES – INSTITUTIONAL RULES ................................................................................................ 47
15. GENERAL READMISSION RULES: ............................................................................................................. 65
1. How to use this prospectus

Note this prospectus contains material Disclaimer The offering of programmes and/or
and information applicable to the courses is not guaranteed
whole Faculty. Although the information contained in this prospectus
has been compiled as accurately as possible, WSU Students should note that the offering of
It does not, however, contain the detailed accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions. programmes and/or courses as described in
information and specific requirements applicable to WSU reserves the right to make any necessary this prospectus is not guaranteed and may be
programmes that are offered by the Faculty. These alterations to this prospectus as and when the need subject to change. The offering of programmes
can be found in the Departmental handbooks may arise. This prospectus is published for the 2023 and/or courses is dependent on viable student
academic year. enrolment numbers being met (as determined
This prospectus should be read in conjunction with by HOD) and on physical and human resources
the General Prospectus which includes the being available.
University’s General Rules & Regulations, which is a
valuable source of information, and the relevant
Department handbooks

Students are encouraged to contact the Academic

Heads of the relevant Department if they are unsure
of a rule or an interpretation.
2. WELCOME BY THE DEAN OF THE FACULTY
Welcome to the Faculty of Management and Public Administration Sciences, Class of 2024!

I am delighted to extend a warm and hearty welcome to each one of you as you embark on an exciting academic journey in our Faculty of Management and Public
Administration Sciences (FMPAS). As the Executive Dean, it is my pleasure to introduce you to the transformative and dynamic environment that awaits you here.

The 2024 academic year marks the implementation of our ambitious Rationalisation and Consolidation project, resulting in the consolidation of the Faculty at the
Butterworth (Ibika) campus and with limited academic programmes at BCC, Komani and Mthatha. This strategic move is designed to enhance collaboration, resource
optimization, and overall efficiency, providing you with an enriched academic experience.

I am pleased to inform you that the Faculty now comprises six newly established departments, each dedicated to fostering excellence in specific areas. These departments
are:

1. Department of Management
2. Department of Human Resources Management
3. Department of Marketing, Public Relations & Communication
4. Department of Tourism & Hospitality
5. Department of Public Management and Governance
6. Department of Administration and Information Management

Our faculty members are renowned experts in their respective fields, committed to nurturing your intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and practical skills. As you navigate
through your academic endeavours, you will find a plethora of opportunities to engage in research, industry collaborations, and extracurricular activities that complement
your learning experience.

As part of the WSU Strategic Plan 2030, the Faculty of Management and Public Administration Sciences (FMPAS), will pilot the INTSHAYELELO 101 Module. The
implementation of this capstone project will include interdisciplinary approaches, real-world application, research, analysis, and formal presentations. It will also implement
digital competencies in the curriculum, enhancing students' technological skills. It will establish channels for collaboration and support from all relevant entities, maximising
the blended learning approach. FTEN students upon completion will receive a certificate of module completion and will reflect on your academic transcript. This will prepare
you for the adjustment from secondary school and readiness for future careers through the application of acquired knowledge and skills.

We encourage you to actively participate in the vibrant academic community, where diversity of thought and collaboration are valued. This environment will not only
prepare you for the challenges of the professional world but also foster personal growth and leadership qualities that will serve you well throughout your career.

Remember, your journey at FMPAS is not just about acquiring knowledge; it's about embracing a holistic approach to education that shapes you into well-rounded
individuals equipped to make a positive impact on society.

Once again, welcome to the Faculty of Management and Public Administration Sciences, Class of 2024! We look forward to witnessing your achievements, celebrating
your successes, and supporting you on your educational voyage.

Dr Bulelwa Nguza-Mduba
Executive Dean
3. FACULTY STAFF DETAILS

Name Title Position Contact No. Email Campus Office No.

OFFICE OF THE DEAN
Bulelwa Nguza-Mduba Dr Executive Dean 083 560 1320 [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
FACULTY SUPPORT STAFF
Nolizwi Giba Ms Senior Secretary 078 328 5208 [email protected] Butterworth
Lindelwa Richardson Ms Faculty Officer 0798851418 [email protected] Butterworth AG002A

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Name Tile Position Contact No Email Site Office No
S. Majova Mrs. HoD [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
SS Babalola Prof. Professor [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
CS Novukela Dr Associate Director [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
M. Ntoyakhe Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
T.Chikugwa - Everrson Dr. Senior Lecturer Butterworth IBIKA
T. Mrubata Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
N. Jusayo Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
S. Makwembere Dr. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
X. Ngabase Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
M. Nazo Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
N. Seti Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
Z. Baqo Ms. Lectuer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
M. Mabungela Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
K. Putuzo Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
M. Tini Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
SV.Mdindela-Majova Mrs. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
N.Mavitane Mrs. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
CH MC Gowan - Berry Mrs. Lecturer Butterworth IBIKA
C. Ntuli Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
S. Mfihlo Ms. Administrator [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA

DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION

Name Tile Position Contact No Email Campus Office No
S. Mxunyelwa Prof. HoD [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
S. Soha Mr. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
M. Fredericks Mr. Lab Technician [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
G Chisango Dr. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
A. Van der Spuy Prof. Professor [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
V. Pienaar Mrs. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
S. Mona Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
T. Mohlomi Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
Y. Mgedezi Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
Z. Kwinana Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
C. Mva–Ntsepe Mrs. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
T. Ntoli Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
N. Jack Mrs. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
L. Jayakrishnan Ms. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
S. Konyana Dr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
D. Mthethwa Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
V. Magaba Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
L. Daki Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
K. Thaver Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
S. Tloti Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
T. Tlapana Dr. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
L. Mgqibela Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
N. Mduma Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
K. Finger Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
S. Hansen Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
F Rangoajane Dr. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
Mr A Hashe Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
K. Ngodwana Ms. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
T. Dalldorf Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
C. Mhlope Ms. Administrator [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
T. Bikitsha Ms. Admin Assistant [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
Name Tile Position Contact No Email Site Office No
RN. Stofile Dr. HoD [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
B. Nguza Mduba Dr. Senior Lecturer Bnguza [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
H. Shava Dr. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
M. Mofolo Dr. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
Z. Roboji Dr. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
K. Mquqo Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
A. Busby Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
Z. Nxafani Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
K. Mbele Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
D. Sonamzi Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
A. Maphanga Dr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
M. Pakade Mrs. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
L. Majova Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
D. Landu Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
K. Mdala Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
V. Mgcoyi Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
P. Dhlodhlo Ms. Senior Lecturer [email protected]. Butterworth IBIKA
N. Maqhosha Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
B. Yekani Dr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
L. Blaauw Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
B. Mpepho Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
L. Mgweba Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
N. Ncamani Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
F. Saffa Mrs. Contract Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
S. Fihla Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
A. Salavu Mr. Contract Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
Z. Tafeni Mr. Contract Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
S. Matshaya Ms. Administrator [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE

Name Tile Position Contact No Email Site Office No
M. Mofolo Dr. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
SB. Balkaran Prof Professor [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
BN. Makiwane Dr. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
P. Dhlodhlo Ms. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
A. Gogo Mr. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
A. Ntsutsu Mrs. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
DT. Sonamzi Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
EK. Mquqo Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
ZH. Nxafani Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
TN. Saleni Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
MNB Tyopo Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
AY. Busby Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
A. Magoxo Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
Z. Tafeni Mr. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
N. Ncamani Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
B. Yekani Dr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
Z. Roboji Dr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
F. Saffa Mrs. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
Y. Lukman Dr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
M. Sentiwe Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
N.V Nkonki Mrs. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
L.E Matshikwe Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
M. Badi Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
F. Shwababa Mrs. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
B. Motau Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
BN. Kauleza Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
M. Fiko Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
N. Mantantana Ms. Administrator [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND SPORT MANAGEMENT (DETHOS)

Name Tile Position Contact No Email Site Office No
T. Ramukumba Prof HoD [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
V. Nomnga Dr. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
D. Vallabh Prof. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
L. Ndolose Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
J. Fernandez Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
T. Fanampe Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
S. Kock Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
P. Acha-Anyi Dr. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
J. Milne Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
K. Goliath-Ludic Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
P. Kula Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
S. Mashexa Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
Z. Mtshokotshe Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
N. Matyile Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
A. Noxeke Ms. Contract Lab [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
Technician
M. Cwibi Mr. Contract Lab [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
Technician
S. Mfihlo Ms. Administrator [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Name Tile Position Contact No Email Site Office No
NP Hawkins Dr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
K Strydom Prof. Professor [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
MT Speckman Prof. Professor [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
SN Asoba Dr. Senior Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
SV Mtiki Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
L.L Ndzoyiya Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
M S Xatula Ms. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
K Yakobi Dr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
M W Ntoyakhe Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
OT Murire Dr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
Y C Gqweta Mrs. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
M.R Mcunukelwa Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
M Nongadlela Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
M.W Jacobs Mr. Lecturer [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
NZ. Mzaza Mr. Administrator [email protected] Butterworth IBIKA
Note: Staff in the various programmes are listed under the relevant department’s section of the prospectus

FACULTY OVERVIEW

The Faculty of Management and Public Administration Sciences is one of the Seven (7) faculties of Walter Sisulu University (WSU). It is based at the Mnquma Local
Municipality in Butterworth. The faculty has six departments: Governance and Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, Public Relations and Communication,
Management, Public Management and Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Management. The faculty offers 30 programmes and has about 5000 registered students.

Name of the Department Site of Delivery

Administration and Information Management IBIKA
Human Resources IBIKA
Marketing, Public Relations and Communication IBIKA
Marketing IBIKA
Public Management and Governance IBIKA
Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Management (DETHOS) IBIKA

The faculty provides opportunities for Postgraduate Diplomas and Master's Degrees, and is currently in the concluding stages of developing a Doctoral program in Public
Administration. Additionally, there are ongoing plans to institute a Governance Institute dedicated to serving the needs of public officials. Furthermore, there is a
strategic initiative to establish a Hotel School in East London.
4.1.1 Vision 4.1.2 Mission 4.1.3 Core Values

The Faculty of Management and Public We are a hub of academic excellence that • Quality
Administration Sciences will be the centre for provides training to produce market-responsive
• Ethical conduct
development of globally competent graduates graduates through:
• Professionalism
and act as a research institute that serves
communities and responds to national  innovative Teaching and Learning • Accountability
development priorities.
Strategies • Public Service
 offering accredited and competitive
• Teamwork
programmes
 providing an enriching quality learning • Integrity
experience
4.2. GOALS OF THE FACULTY 4.3. FACULTY STUDENT SOCIETIES AND THEIR
ROLES

Student societies play an important role in the faculty by bringing together

There are 4 Strategic Goals for the Faculty of Management and Public students with similar interests to engage in activities promoted by the society.
These societies give students exciting and unique opportunities to interact with
Administration Sciences, which are:
one-other, academics, and industry experts, and keep students aware of
developments and potential possibilities in their area. Each department has
 To promote academic excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate student societies according to the disciplines it offers.

studies

Department of Public Management & Governance: Public Management Society &

 To promote basic and applied research and innovation that is consistent OMT Society
with best practice and which contributes to developmental impact Department of Tourism & Hospitality: Tourism & Hospitality Student Society

 To contribute to the improvement of socio-economic conditions of the

More information on societies, SRC and students’ life can be obtained using the
societal communities through community engagement and partnership
link below: https://www.wsu.ac.za/index.php/student-life/directorate

 To ensure a sustainable and viable faculty

4. STUDENT GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES

Graduate attributes describe the personal, academic, professional qualities, and applied
knowledge and skills that the WSU values. (Refer to Curriculum Policy).

The WSU Graduate attributes aim at aligning the curriculum and student development with
the South African Qualifications Authority's (SAQA) critical cross-field outcomes, which
include, but are not limited to:

 Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible

decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
 Working effectively with others as a member of the team, group, organization, and
community.
 Organizing and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
 Collecting, analysing, organising, and critically evaluating information.
 Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the
modes of oral and/or written presentation.
 Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by
recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
 Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility
towards the environment.

All programmes within the Faculty are designed such that the above attributes are covered in
different levels of study.
5. ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN THE FACULTY
Qualification Code Programme Name NQF Level SAQA ID Credits Duration
HIGHER CERTIFICATES
W61001 HC: Versatile Broadcasting 5 97037 120 1 Year
EXTENDED DIPLOMAS:
W61014 Diploma in Office Management and Technology (ECP) 6 97049 360 4 years
W61008 Diploma in Local Government Finance (ECP) 6 97045 360 4 years
W61010 Diploma in Management (ECP) 6 97046 360 4 years
W61005 Diploma in Human Resources Management (ECP) 6 97043 360 4 years
W61017 Diploma in Public Relations (ECP) 6 101179 360 4 years
DIPLOMAS
W61002 Diploma in Administrative Management 6 114801 360 3 years
W61011 Diploma in Marketing Management 6 97048 360 3 years
W61006 Diploma in Journalism 6 97044 360 3 years
W61016 Diploma in Public Relations Management 6 101179 360 3 years
W61015 Diploma in Public Management 6 97051 360 3 years
W61012 Diploma in Policing 6 97050 360 3 years
W61007 Diploma in Local Government Finance 6 97045 360 3 years
W61009 Diploma in Management 6 97046 360 3 years
W61018 Diploma in Small Business Management 6 117828 360 3 years
W61013 Diploma in Office Management and Technology 6 97049 360 3 years
W61004 Diploma in Human Resources Management 6 97043 360 3 years
W61020 Diploma in Tourism Management 6 97053 360 3 years
W61003 Diploma in Hospitality Management 6 97042 360 3 years
W61019 Diploma in Sport Management 6 97052 360 3 years
W61029 Bachelor of Administration
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
WS7010 Advanced Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting 7 101185 120 1 year
WS7040 Advanced Diploma in Journalism 7 101206 120 1 year
WS7041 Advanced Diploma in Marketing 7 97036 120 1 year
Qualification Code Programme Name NQF Level SAQA ID Credits Duration
WS7045 Advanced Diploma in Public Relations Management 7 101180 120 1 year
WS7030 Advanced Diploma in Management 7 101200 120 1 year
WS7034 Advanced Diploma in Public Management 7 101208 120 1 year
WS7021 Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management 7 101199 120 1 year
WS7020 Advanced Diploma in Business Administration 7 101201 120 1 year
WS7052 Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management 7 115933 120 1 year

ADVANCED DIPLOMA
Qualification Code Programme Name NQF Level SAQA ID Credits Duration
W61030 Bachelor of Administration Honours 8 80846 120 1
W61031 Master of Public Administration 9 99557 180 1

6. DETAILS ON ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES CURRENTLY OFFERED

Comments on entry requirements

 The minimum entry requirements do not necessarily guarantee admission to any qualifications offered by the university. Admission
depends on the availability of space and the student's overall performance.
 Please refer to section 13 of this prospectus for the entry requirements for students who possess a Senior Certificate (SC) or a
National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V), N4, N5 and N6 Certificate/National N Diploma.
 A Higher or Advanced Certificate in a cognate field may be considered as an entry route into a diploma qualification.
 A 360-credit diploma in a cognate field may be considered as an entry route into a bachelor’s degree qualification.
 Recognition of prior learning (RPL) may be considered an alternate qualification entry route.
 Applications from students with international school leaving results are considered in terms of:
o HESA/Institutional guideline document, "Exemption Requirements: Foreign School Qualifications" Institutional equivalence reference
document
o (Where required) submission of international qualification to SAQA for benchmarking in terms of HEQC.
APS table
NSC Levels Percentage APS Status of achievement

7 90 - 100% 7 Outstanding achievement

7 80 - 90% 7 Outstanding achievement

6 70 - 79% 6 Meritorious achievement

5 60 - 69% 5 Substantial achievement

4 50 - 59% 4 Moderate achievement

3 40 - 49% 3 Adequate achievement

2 30 - 39% 2 Elementary achievement

1 0 - 29% 2 Not achieved - Fail

DETAILS ON ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES CURRENTLY OFFERED
QUALIFICATION MINIMUM ADMISSION
QUALIFICATION CODE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
NAME REQUIREMENTS
WS7042 HC: Versatile A National Senior Certificate (NSC) Versatile Broadcasting is a mass  Radio presenters
Broadcasting with a diploma or bachelor's communication media from a single  TV presenter
endorsement and achievement in the source to a radio. This programme is  Newsreader
subjects as follows: important in that it allows the platform to Sport broadcaster
inform the population and it reaches
 English level 4 more people quickly.
 One additional language level
3

Pre-selection interview required

WS7043 Diploma in Journalism A National Senior Certificate (NSC) Journalism focuses on gathering,  Journalist
with a diploma or bachelor's assessing and presenting of news and  TV presenter
endorsement and achievement in the information through print, electronic and  Radio presenter
subjects as follows: social media platforms. It offers students  Social Media specialist
an opportunity to learn advanced  Vlogger
Any two of the following languages  Blogger
industry-specific methods using state-of-
 Content creator
the-art equipment (photographic and
 English level 4  Copyright creator
video cameras, the latest computer
 Afrikaans level 4
programmes and computer laboratories).
 isiXhosa level 4, and
 Two additional subjects level
4
 QUALIFICATION MINIMUM ADMISSION
QUALIFICATION CODE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
NAME REQUIREMENTS

Pre-selection interview required

WS7047 Diploma in Public A National Senior Certificate (NSC) Public Relations is a strategic process that  Public Relations
Relations with a diploma or bachelor's builds mutual beneficial relationship Practitioner.
endorsement and achievement in the between the organisations and its public.  Communications officer.
subjects as follows: Specific focus is on corporate image and  Brand ambassador
reputation, crisis communication internal  Spokesperson.
Any two of the following languages  Public Speaker
and external communication. It includes
how to handle media requests and being
 English level 4
able to undertake Corporate Social
 Afrikaans level 4
Investment programmes.
 isiXhosa level 4, and
 Two additional subjects level
4

Pre-selection interview required

WS7054 Diploma in Local A National Senior Certificate (NSC) Graduates must perform municipal  Financial Services
Government Finance with a diploma or bachelor's finance functions and operational audit  Administration
(ECP)
functions as part of an audit team or  Management
 Accounting
 QUALIFICATION MINIMUM ADMISSION
QUALIFICATION CODE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
NAME REQUIREMENTS
endorsement and achievement in the independently. It serves as a foundation  Project Management
subjects as follows: for further studies in finance fields.

 English level 3
 Accounting level 2 or
 Mathematics level 2 or
 Maths Literacy level 4

WS7055 Diploma in Management A National Senior Certificate (NSC) Graduates must apply focused  Supervisors
(ECP) with a diploma or bachelor's knowledge and a range of vocational and  First-Line Managers
endorsement and achievement in the industry-specific skills and competencies;  Senior/Middle Managers
subjects as follows: enable them to understand, interpret and  Branch Managers
apply management principles,  Business Advisors
procedures, and processes. The
application of management theory will
 English level 3
equip students to become responsible
 Accounting level 2 or and ethically mindful professionals.
 Mathematics level 2 or
 Maths Literacy level 4

WS7022 Diploma Administrative A National Senior Certificate (NSC) Graduates must identify and solve  Human Resource Professional
Management with a diploma or bachelor's problems, make responsible and ethical  Marketing Consultant
decisions within their own limit of  Supervisors
 QUALIFICATION MINIMUM ADMISSION
QUALIFICATION CODE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
NAME REQUIREMENTS
endorsement and achievement in the authority, and work effectively with  First-Line Managers
subjects as follows: others as a member of a team.  Senior/Middle Manager
 Branch Manager
 Business Advisors.

 English level 4
 Mathematics level 2 or
 Mathematics literacy level 4
 Two additional subjects’ level 4
WS7048 Diploma in Public A National Senior Certificate (NSC) Public Relations is a strategic process  Public Relations
Relations (ECP) with a diploma or bachelor's that builds mutual beneficial relationship Practitioner.
endorsement and achievement in the between the organisations and its public.  Communications officer.
subjects as follows: Specific focus is on corporate image and  Brand ambassador
reputation, crisis communication internal  Spokesperson.
 Public Speaker
and external communication. It includes
how to handle media requests and being
 English level 3
able to undertake Corporate Social
 Any two subjects’ level 4
Investment programmes.

Pre-selection interview required.

WS7044 Diploma in Marketing A National Senior Certificate (NSC) The key areas of marketing are to the  Marketing and Sales
Management with a diploma or bachelor's benefit of the product and ultimately to  Digital Marketing
generate sales. Graduates must distribute  Branding
the product and its services, build
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NAME REQUIREMENTS
endorsement and achievement in the customer loyalty. Be able to keep and
subjects as follows: acquire new customers for the
organisation, increase sales and expand
 English level 3 to new markets using effective Digital
 Mathematics level 2 or Marketing.
 Accounting level 2 or
 Business studies level 2 or
 Mathematics Literacy level 3

WS7031 Diploma in Public A National Senior Certificate (NSC) Graduates must work with public officials  Assistant Public Officials
Management with a diploma or bachelor's and senior management to provide  Assistant Local
endorsement. support for strategic leadership and Government Officials
management needed to transform all  Assistant Personnel
spheres of government. The need for Officers
 Risk Officers
well-qualified, efficient, client-oriented
public officials is therefore identified as a
priority in all the three spheres of
government.

WS7035 Diploma in Policing A National Senior Certificate (NSC) The qualification prepares graduates in  SAPS
with a diploma or bachelor's the law enforcement environment and to  Police official
endorsement and achievement in the uplift the professional standards of  Civilian employee.
subjects as follows: policing. It will regulate and improve  Municipal police
relationships between the community and
 English level 3 law enforcement agencies.
 Any four additional subjects
level 3
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QUALIFICATION CODE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
NAME REQUIREMENTS

WS7032 Diploma in Local A National Senior Certificate (NSC) Graduates must perform municipal  Financial Services
Government Finance with a diploma or bachelor's finance functions and operational audit  Administration
endorsement and achievement in the functions as part of an audit team or  Management
subjects as follows: independently. It serves as a foundation  Accounting
for further studies in finance fields.  Project Management
 English level 3 and

 Accounting level 3 or
Mathematics level 3

OR

 Accounting level 3 and

Mathematics literacy level 4

WS7033 Diploma in Management A National Senior Certificate (NSC) Graduates must apply focused  Supervisors
with a diploma or bachelor's knowledge and a range of vocational and  First-Line Managers
endorsement and achievement in the industry-specific skills and competencies;  Senior/Middle Managers
subjects as follows: enable them to understand, interpret and  Branch Managers
apply management principles,  Business Advisors
procedures, and processes. The
application of management theory will
 English level 3
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QUALIFICATION CODE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
NAME REQUIREMENTS
 Accounting level 2 or equip students to become responsible
 Mathematics level 2 or and ethically mindful professionals.
 Maths Literacy level 4

WS7036 Diploma in Small A National Senior Certificate (NSC) This qualification prepares graduates  Entrepreneur
Business Management with a diploma or bachelor's entry into the world of business. The  Business Analyst
endorsement and achievement in the qualifying learner will have the
subjects as follows: competence to apply essential business
strategies, principles and techniques to
start a small, medium or micro-enterprise
and to ensure its effective functioning.
 English level 3
 Mathematics level 2 or
 Maths Literacy level 3
 Any two commerce subjects
level 3

WS7025 Diploma in Office A National Senior Certificate (NSC) It provides the business world with multi-  Office managers
Management and with a diploma or bachelor's skilled knowledge graduates who  Data capturers
Technology  Administrators
endorsement and achievement in the manage information efficiently; are
subjects as follows: equipped with a comprehensive range of  Personal assistants, etc.
skills including managerial,
administrative, Financial Management,
Human Resource Management, Legal
 English level 4
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QUALIFICATION CODE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
NAME REQUIREMENTS
 Mathematics level 3 or Practice, technological, communication
 Maths Literacy level 4 skills; to act ethically and utilise the
 Any two subjects level 4 knowledge to meet expectations of the
African communities they are to serve.

WS7023 Diploma in Human A National Senior Certificate (NSC) The qualification is to produce HR 1. HR Practitioners.
Resources Management with a diploma or bachelor's practitioners who are critical thinkers can 2. Human Resources
endorsement and achievement in the practise locally, and globally in improving Business Partners.
subjects as follows: relations between management, 3. Benefits Administrator.
employees, and unions. In addition, 4. Employee Relations
Manager.
manage employee performance and
5. Labour Relations Officer.
career planning and ensure compliance
 English level 3 6. Payroll Manager.
with legislation and other regulatory 7. Recruitment Specialist
 Accounting level 3 or bodies.
 Mathematics level 3 or
 Maths Literacy level 4
 Any two subjects level 3

WS7051 Diploma in Tourism A National Senior Certificate (NSC) The purpose of this programme is to  Destination Planners,
Management with a diploma or bachelor's equip students with thorough knowledge  Tourism Researchers,
endorsement and achievement in the in the Tourism and leisure industry. The  Travel Agents
subjects as follows: qualifying learner will have the  Consultants
competence to independently manage  Front Office Supervisors
 Travel Specialists
and integrate specialist activities within
 Tour Specialists
 English level 3 the Tourism value chain.
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QUALIFICATION CODE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
NAME REQUIREMENTS
 Any three relevant subjects
level

WS7053 Diploma in Hospitality A National Senior Certificate (NSC) This diploma intends to provide learners  Catering Manager
Management with a diploma or bachelor's with the knowledge, skills and attitudes  Accommodation Manager
endorsement and achievement in the necessary to pursue a successful career in  Hospitality systems
subjects as follows: the field of hotels, lodges, bed and consultant
breakfast facilities, motels, restaurants,  Chef
 Hotel Manager
fine dining establishments, both public
 Food and Beverage
 English level 3 and private health food service
Manager
 Any three relevant subjects institutions.
level 3

WSU7051 Diploma in Sport A National Senior Certificate (NSC) This qualification aims to provide  Athletics Coach
Management with a diploma or bachelor's qualifying learners with applied  Athlete Development
endorsement and achievement in the competence in the analysis, Specialist
subjects as follows: interpretation and application of  Sports and athlete
management principles in the fitness and development consultant
health, coaching, teaching and retailing  School and sports club co-
sectors of the sports industry. ordinator
 English level 3  Sports academy manager
 Any three relevant subjects
level 3
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QUALIFICATION CODE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
NAME REQUIREMENTS
Admission point score of 22 or above.

WS7021 ADVANCED DIPLOMA NQF Level 6 qualification with 360 The qualification is to produce HR  HR Practitioners.
HUMAN RESOURCES credits in a cognate discipline with practitioners who are critical thinkers can  Human Resources
MANAGEMENT Business Partners.
achievement not less than 60% for practise locally, and globally in improving
 Benefits Administrator.
the qualification with the following relations between management,
 Employee Relations
subjects completed within the employees, and unions. In addition,
Manager.
minimum specified time: - Human manage employee performance and  Labour Relations Officer.
Resources Management 3, Labour career planning and ensure compliance  Payroll Manager.
Relations 2 and Human Resources with legislation and other regulatory  Recruitment Specialist
Development 2. bodies.

WS7030 ADVANCED DIPLOMA NQF Level 6 qualification with 360 The program aims to produce  Supervisors
MANAGEMENT credits in a cognate discipline with competitive graduates who will  First-Line Managers
achievement not less than 60% for significantly address socioeconomic  Senior/Middle Managers
the majors (Management 3) and an issues. The program also includes  Branch Managers
average mark of 60% for the modules that give students the  Business Advisors
qualification. fundamental technological know-how and
abilities they need to advance in the
fourth industrial revolution age and be
prepared for it.
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QUALIFICATION CODE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
NAME REQUIREMENTS
WS7034 ADVANCED DIPLOMA NQF Level 6 qualification with 360 The purpose of this qualification is to  Political Science
IN PUBLIC credits in a cognate discipline with prepare students to be able to direct,  General public
MANAGEMENT administration
achievement not less than 65% for improve and manage the institutional
the qualification. structures, resources and functions to  Management divisions of
effect service delivery in the public sector the public, private and
civic services.
environment. It aims at preparing
 Business leaders
students for postgraduate study and to
 Entrepreneurs
become fully competent organisational  Public Sector Consultants
leaders and managers within and across
the core functions of an organisation.

WS7052 ADVANCED DIPLOMA NQF Level 6 qualification with 360 The qualifying students will have the  Destination Planners
IN TOURISM credits in a cognate discipline. competence to manage and integrate  Tourism Researchers
MANAGEMENT  Travel Agents &
specialist activities within the tourism
system independently. Consultants
 Guest Relationship and
Operations Assistants
 Front Office Supervisors
 Direct Inbound Travel
Specialists
 Tour Specialists
WS7020 ADVANCED DIPLOMA NQF Level 6 qualification with 360 This qualification provides a framework  Political Science
BUSINESS credits in a cognate discipline. on which the management of  General public
ADMINISTRATION administration
organisational entities is premised. These
may include fundamental areas such as
 QUALIFICATION MINIMUM ADMISSION
QUALIFICATION CODE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
NAME REQUIREMENTS
economics fundamentals, marketing,  Management divisions of
project management and financial the public, private and
management to ensure organisational civic services.
efficacy.  Business leaders
 Entrepreneurs
 Public Sector Consultants

WS7041 ADVANCED DIPLOMA NQF Level 6 qualification with 360 Journalism focuses on gathering,  Journalist
JOURNALISM credits in a cognate discipline. assessing and presenting of news and  TV presenter
information through print, electronic and  Radio presenter
social media platforms. It offers students  Social Media specialist
an opportunity to learn advanced  Vlogger
 Blogger
industry-specific methods using state-of-
 Content creator
the-art equipment (photographic and
 Copyright creator
video cameras, the latest computer
programmes and computer laboratories).

WS7040 ADVANCED DIPLOMA NQF Level 6 qualification with 360 The Advanced Diploma in Marketing 1. Marketing Services.
IN MARKETING credits in a cognate discipline. Management plays a significant role in 2. Advertising and
MANAGEMENT Promotions.
imparting pertinent advanced marketing
management skills and discipline-specific 3. Distribution Companies.
knowledge that is critical for the growth 4. Operation Management
 QUALIFICATION MINIMUM ADMISSION
QUALIFICATION CODE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
NAME REQUIREMENTS
of the local, regional, national and global
economies.

WS7045 ADVANCED DIPLOMA NQF Level 6 qualification with 360 The Advanced Diploma in Public  Public Relations
PUBLIC RELATION credits in a cognate discipline. Relations and Communication Practitioner
MANAGEMENT  Senior communication
Management qualification is intended to
develop in a person the competence and practitioner
skills to administer and perform strategic  Communication officer
 Brand ambassador
Public Relations tasks in a global
 Spokesperson
environment using the latest
 Public Speaker
technologies.

WS5040 Bachelor of The minimum admission requirement The programme ensures access and  Equip learners for careers
Administration for this undergraduate is success of students through the use of in administration,
technology and innovate ways of teaching development and
Minimum statutory NSC requirements and learning aligned to international management divisions of
for degree entry must be met i.e. NSC standards. Blended Learning for Student- the public, private and
with an achievement rating civic services. Develop
Centeredness (BL4SC) as a pedagogical
learners who can also join
approach to deliver teaching and learning
-NSC Achievement rating of at least 4 commerce and industry or
has been adopted. Blended learning follow an innovative path
(50-59%) in English.
provides various learning opportunities for and become
-NSC Achievement of at least 4 (50- teachers using a combination of multiple entrepreneurs and job
59%) in at least 3 recognised subjects. teaching and learning modes, creators. This programme
strategies, pedagogies, and will empower learners
already in the civil service
 QUALIFICATION MINIMUM ADMISSION
QUALIFICATION CODE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
NAME REQUIREMENTS
-Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy is educational technology infused to gain in-depth
not a compulsory requirement. approach to support student to their knowledge and specialized
learning. skills to become best
-All applicants must score at least 30 innovative practitioners at
points on the Admission Point Score Possibilities of learners to switch at graduate levels.
(APS) rating scale various levels and credit
accomplishments between the various
undergraduate programmes leading to
different B. Admin, qualifications within
-Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with an
the faculty as well as other faculties and
English pass (E-HG/D-SG).
universities with some quality control
restrictions. Vertical: Learners in the
programme can proceed to enrol in a
-Applicants with a National Certificate variety of B. Admin, Honours in bachelor
(Vocational Level-4) must meet the Administration or related programmes
requirements of this prospectus as offered by the faculty and other
well obtain 60% or more for universities.
Mathematics or for Mathematics
Literacy.

WS5041 Bachelor of Bachelor of Commerce in Business This programme is to provide students To equip graduates to enter the
Administration Management, NQF level 7 Or Advanced with opportunity to become acquainted fields of
Honours Diploma in Management, NQF level 7 with the practical application of the
Or Cognate Advanced Diploma, NQF principles and theories in the discipline of  political science
 general public
Level 7. public administration. To provide a post-
administration at strategic
graduate qualification that will enable
and managerial levels.
students to play a constructive role as
 QUALIFICATION MINIMUM ADMISSION
QUALIFICATION CODE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
NAME REQUIREMENTS
change agents in work environment and  Administration,
enhance development in public and  Development
private sector. Develop and train post-  Management divisions of
graduates who are capable of leading the public, private and
extensive governmental and non- civic services.
governmental administrative  Business leaders
 Entrepreneurs
transformation, as well as guidance for
 Public Sector Consultants
improved infrastructures and services

delivery using the specialized knowledge
and skills learned which will also enable
them to operate in all governmental
departments and agencies as junior levels
or senior executive employees. To equip
students who want to enrol for specialized
master's level studies in the field of Public
Administration and other related fields
with sound academic and research
background.

WS5049 Master of Public To qualify for admission to this This programme provides comprehensive There are several job opportunities
Administration qualification, be in a possession of theoretical background for those students available for MPA graduates:
recognized and appropriate Bachelor of and practitioners who wish to occupy  Activist.
 Business Administrator.
Administration Honours qualification or significant positions for effective
 Event Coordinator.
related one. Be competent to work administration both in Public Sector
 Executive Assistant.
independently and display scholarly Leadership and Executive in all spheres of  Foreign Correspondent.
thinking. government. Allow students not only to  Foreign Service Officer.
understand challenges facing societal and
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QUALIFICATION CODE PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
NAME REQUIREMENTS
public sector in Africa, but to be equipped  Government Relations
with appropriate skills and attitudes that Manager.
will assist in responding effectively and  Human Resource Specialist.
 Government and municipal
efficiently to identified and projected
official
challenges and/or problems. The
 Politician
qualification will enable students to highly  Political analyst
demonstrate abilities and competencies in  City or municipal Manager.
recognized and niche areas such as public  Local Government
finance and procurement, local Administrator.
government management and finance,  Policy Analyst.
 NGO or Foundation Manager
public policy making, ethics in public
or Director.
sector, rural and urban development,  Budget Director
effective service delivery, leadership and  Association or Non-profit
good governance, programme and project Executive.
management and research. Allow the  Economic or Business
programme that gives suitable weighting Development Director.
for students who wish to further their Public Affairs Director.
studies to post
7. PHASING OUT OF NON-HEQSF ALIGNED PROGRAMMES
2019 was the final year of enrolments into non-HEQSF aligned qualifications. Students who enrolled into these programmes are currently in the pipeline and the last
cohort is afforded the opportunity to complete its studies in 2023(N+2). Students who fail to complete in the allotted period will be subjected to normal university exclusion
rules and processed and if re-admitted will be articulated into the new HEQSF aligned programmes.

Qualification Code Programme Name NQF Level SAQA ID Credits Duration

EXTENDED DIPLOMAS:
BC7054 National Diploma in Local Government Finance (ECP) 6 80170 360 4 years
BC7055 National Diploma in Management (ECP) 6 80171 360 4 years
BC7048 National Diploma in Public Relations (ECP) 6 80179 360 4 years
DIPLOMAS:
BC7044 National Diploma in Marketing 6 80173 360 3 years
BC7043 National Diploma in Journalism 6 80169 360 3 years
BC7047 National Diploma in Public Relations 6 80179 360 3 years
BC7031 National Diploma in Public Management 6 80177 360 3 years
BC7035 National Diploma in Policing 6 80176 360 3 years
BC7032 National Diploma in Local Government Finance 6 80170 360 3 years
BC7033 National Diploma in Management 6 80171 360 3 years
BC7036 National Diploma in Small Business Management 6 100062 360 3 years
BC7025 National Diploma in Office Management and Technology 6 80175 360 3 years
BC7022 National Diploma in Administrative Management 6 80153 360 3 years
BC7023 National Diploma in Human Resources Management 6 80166 360 3 years
BC7051 National Diploma in Tourism Management 6 80182 360 3 years
BC7053 National Diploma in Hospitality Management 6 80165 360 3 years
BC7050 National Diploma in Sports Management 6 80180 360 3 years
8. FACULTY COMMITTEES
FACULTY COMMITTEE OBJECTIVE FUNCTIONS
LEARNING AND TEACHING The Faculty of learning and teaching provides an oversight on all  Promote and facilitate excellence in teaching and learning
academic planning, learning and teaching activities of the Faculty. Its  Promote and facilitate quality assurance in learning and teaching activities.
purpose is to review and make recommendations to Senate Committee  Ensure that academic and enrolment planning processes are in accordance
on academic programmes, curricular and learning and teaching. with relevant policies, rules and procedures.
 Consider and make recommendations on existing and proposed course and
programme offerings.
 Consider regular reports on academic performance. (Refer to ToR for
Learning and Teaching).
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE The Faculty Curriculum Committee’s purpose is to provide strategic  Monitor PQM of the Faculty and ensure that the PQM is relevant and
oversight on all Faculty curriculum matters including the approval of updated.
relevant procedures, programmes, modules/courses and the  Ensure that curriculum design and the outcomes of curricula are
department’s evaluation and review processes. aligned with the WSU vision, mission, values, and faculty plans.
 Advise Departments on SAQA qualifications/programmes registration and
end dates. Advise on the academic structure of the programmes in
response to identified needs
 Recommend programme prerequisites, core modules and electives of
different programmes within the faculty
 Review existing programmes and recommend replacement of irrelevant
programmes/modules/courses
RESEARCH & The main objective of this Committee is to provide strategic direction The responsibilities of the Committee shall cut across the following areas:
HIGHER on all matters pertaining to research and innovation within the Faculty.  Strategic Direction
DEGREES  Research Administration
 Ethics for student Research
 Quality Assurance
(Refer to ToR for this Committee).
COMMUNITY This committee was established to provide strategic direction on all  Promote and facilitate the community engagement and partnerships at
ENGAGEMENT Community Engagement & Partnerships matters; Short Learning Faculty Level.
& Programmes matters and Rural Development & Urban Renewal matters.
INTERNATIONALISATION Its purpose is to consider, review and make recommendations on  Ensure and monitor the implementation of the community engagement
community engagement and internationalization programmes, Short and internationalization, Short Learning
FACULTY COMMITTEE OBJECTIVE FUNCTIONS
Learning programmes and Rural Development and Urban Renewal
programmes within academic programmes and research.
SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMME This committee is established to provide strategic direction on Short  Consider and make recommendations to Senate on the establishment of
COMMITTEE Learning Programmes (SLP) within the Faculty. CIBs and approval of SLPs

QUALITY The committee is established with a premise that HEIs are responsible Monitor the University’s implementation of the quality management systems in
ASSURANCE for the quality of their core academic and support functions and that the context of the institutional Strategic Plan.
academic leadership, communities of practice (CoPs), peer review and  recommend approval of accreditation of programmes.
innovation work in concert to achieve continuous quality improvements
 recommend de-activation of programmes on WSU academic structure.
and enhancements.
9. MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEES
FACULTY SUPPORT Dept. of Public HRM Marketing, Public Management Administration Tourism, FACULTY CHAIR
COMMITTEE DEPARTMENT Management & Relations & and Information Hospitality and
Governance Communication Management Sport
Management

MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER

DETAILS DETAILS DETAILS DETAILS DETAILS DETAILS DETAILS
LEARNING AND Mr Q. Makala Mrs N Nkonki Mrs C. McGowan- Ms. C. Mva- Dr. S Stamper Mr M R Mrs A Pitso-Mbili Dr. S Stamper
TEACHING (Chair) Berry Ntsepe Mr. L Majova Mcunukelwa
Dr B Yekani
Ms Z Gqweta Mr Mrubata
CURRICULUM Mr A. Mapfumo Mrs N Nkonki Dr Mbetshu Ms. K. Thaver Mr. K Mbele Ms N. Seti Mrs Mtayisi Dr B Yekani
COMMITTEE (Chair) Mrs. N Pukwana
Dr B Yekani Ms Baqo [email protected]
Ms Z Gqweta
LIBRARY Ms F. Goqwana Dr Makiwane Mr. K Putuzo Ms K. Mdala Dr O. Murire Mr P. Fadana Dr O. Murire
COMMITTEE
Ms. A Jojo
RESEARCH & Prof N. Dastile Dr Z Roboji Prof S Babalola Dr. S. Konyana Dr A. Mapanga Prof SN Asoba Prof. P. Acha- Prof. P. Acha-
HIGHER (Chair) Dr OT Murire Anyi Anyi
DEGREES Dr Y Lukman DR. TC Everson
Mr Z Tomose
RESEARCH Dr Z Roboji Dr. G. Chisango Prof S Babalola
ETHICS (Chair)
COMMITTEE Dr Y Lukman
Mr Z Tomose
COMMUNITY Mr M. Payi Mrs S Willie Mrs Klish Mr. N. Nciweni Mr S Fihla Mr. S Fihla Mr Mboyi Mr. N. Nciweni
ENGAGEMENT (Chair)
& Mr Z Nxafani Mr Ngabase
INTERNATION
ALISATION
SHORT Dr T. Lose Mr M Magoxo Mrs N Seti Mr. M. Fredericks Ms. LE Blaauw Dr NP Mefi Mr Holtby Dr Novukela
LEARNING Mr M Sentiwe
PROGRAMME (Chair) Dr Everson
COMMITTEE Ms F Shwababa
QUALITY Mr C. Khoza Mr T Gwazela Dr Mbetshu Mr. M. Grawe Mr. KG Mbele Mr V Mtiki Mr Mlanjana Dr Mbetshu
ASSURANCE Mrs Tsutsu Ms M Xatula
(Chair) Ms Baqo
STUDENT Ms N Manquma Mr Stofile Ms N Manquma
SUPPORT

LANGUAGE Mr. M. Magade Mr L Ndzoyiya Mr. M. Magade

AND Ms Y Gqweta
TRANSFORMAT
ION
POST Prof Babalola Dr T Everson
GRADUATE Dr Makhwembere
PROGRAMMES Dr Bwowe
Dr Novukela
Dr T. Everson
10. STUDENT SUPPORT 11. FACULTY SPECIFIC RULES
SERVICES The faculty is offering programmes which are common across four Campuses.
The Standard operation procedures guides the Teaching and Learning
11.1 DIRECTORATE OF LEARNING AND TEACHING SERVICES (DLT) activities across all campuses.

DLT offers a range of academic support services to students such as Academic 12.1 FACULTY EXECUTIVE MEETINGS(FACEX)
Advising, Peer Assisted Learning (PAL), Extended Curricula Programmed,
Learning and Teaching with a Technology and Writing Centre. More
information can be accessed through the link below:  An executive board comprising five HODs, PCOs and two Senior staff
members is delegated to meet and deal with urgent matters that
https://www.wsu.ac.za/index.php/learning-teaching/teaching-learning- cannot wait for the Faculty Board meeting; such decisions must be
directorate ratified by a full meeting of the faculty.

12.2 FACULTY BOARDS MEETINGS

11.2 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES
 The Faculty Board meets four times a year i.e., one meeting in each
term.
Information on student development and support can be accessed through  All academic staff members are members of the Faculty Board.
the link below:  Academic staff members are to attend at least 50% of these
meetings.
https://www.wsu.ac.za/index.php/student-life/directorate  Missing 75% of these meeting will result in a disciplinary hearing of
the relevant staff member.
 Students’ challenges are to be addressed first by the Department
then escalated to the Dean’s office.
12. FACULTY MEETINGS
FACULTY COMMITTEES FACEX FACULTY BOARDS
TERM 1 TERM 1 TERM 1
08 Jan -29 March 11 January 2024 8 Feb 2024

TERM 2 TERM 2 TERM 2

08 April - 21 June 27 May 2024 5 June 2024

TERM 3 TERM 3 TERM 3

15 July - 30 Aug 29 July 2024 7 Aug 2024

TERM 4 TERM 4 TERM 4

09 Sept - 19 Dec 14 Oct 2024 17 Oct 2024

FACULTY CALENDAR
 THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS SCHEDULE IS TO PROPOSE HOW THE FACULTY SHOULD USE THE AVAILABLE TUITION TIME IN THE 2024 ACADEMIC YEAR TO EFFECTIVELY EXECUTE
THEIR TEACHING AND LEARNING MANDATES.
 THE UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS PROVIDES FOR THE FOLLOWING:
o SEMESTER 1/YEAR REGISTRATION TO COMMENCE ON 10 JANUARY 2024 FOR ALL RETURNING STUDENTS AND FTENS.
o SEMESTER 1 TUITION TO COMMENCE ON 6 FEBRUARY FOR YEAR-LONG MODULES AND FOR SEMESTER COURSES AND MODULES
o SEMESTER 2 TUITION TO COMMENCE ON 17 JULY FOR SEMESTER COURSES AND MODULES.

THE COMMERCE AND BUSINESS FACULTIES OFFER A COMBINATION OF YEAR AND SEMESTER MODULES WHICH ARE NOT MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE AND WILL THEREFORE COMMENCE
BOTH YEAR AND FIRST SEMESTER MODULES ON 6 FEBRUARY 2024.

PLANNING 8 JAN- 12 JAN  FACULTY/DEPARTMENTAL PLANNING  DLT WORKSHOPS

WEEK 1  FACULTY PLANNING WORKSHOPS
 DEPARTMENT PLANNING WORKSHOPS
 SMGS, ASSESSMENT PLANS ETC. (FORMS TO BE
COMPLETED).
PLANNING 22 JAN  SPECIAL EXAMINATION  AFFECTED LECTURERS.
WEEK 2 15 JAN – 19 JAN  FACULTY/DEPARTMENTAL PLANNING  DLT WORKSHOPS, QMD, LIBRARY AND SSSD
 CHE AUDIT COMPLETION  FACULTY PLANNING WORKSHOPS
 DEPARTMENT PLANNING WORKSHOPS
 MODULE FORMS, ASSESSMENT PLANS ETC. (FORMS TO
BE COMPLETED)
 SUPPLEMENTARY EXAM MARKING
 TUTORIAL PLANNING COMMENCES
 POSSIBLE SITE MEETINGS: BCC, BTW, KOM AND MTH
PLANNING 22 JAN – 26 JAN  FACULTY/DEPARTMENTAL PLANNING  FACULTY PLANNING WORKSHOPS
WEEK 3  CHE AUDIT COMPLETION  DEPARTMENT PLANNING WORKSHOPS
26 JAN  LEARNING AND TEACHING COMMITTEE MEETING  SMGS, ASSESSMENT PLANS ETC. (FORMS TO BE
 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING COMPLETED).
 RESEARCH & INNOVATION COMMITTEE MEETING  REGISTRATION ENDS
  CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
 LIBRARY COMMITTEE MEETING
 QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
 SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMME COMMITTEE MEETING
PLANNING 29 JAN – 2 FEB  FACULTY/DEPARTMENTAL PLANNING  FINALISATION OF TEACHING PLANS, STUDENT MODULE
WEEK 4  ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION GUIDES
 MOODLE SITE PREP, VIDEO RECORDING AND
29 JAN – 2 FEB UPLOADING
 STAFF DEVELOPMENTAL PLANS
 ORIENTATION FOR FTENS
PLANNING 5 FEB- 9 FEB  TEACHING AND LEARNING  LECTURES COMMENCE
WEEK 5 5 FEB  FACEX MEETING
8 FEB  FACULTY BOARD MEETING
WEEK 1 12 FEB – 16 FEB  TEACHING AND LEARNING  TUITION WEEK 1
WEEK 2 19 FEB – 23 FEB  TEACHING AND LEARNING  TUITION WEEK 2
WEEK 3 26 FEB – 2 MAR  TEACHING AND LEARNING  TUITION WEEK 3
WEEK 4 5 MAR- 9 MAR  TEACHING AND LEARNING  TUITION WEEK 4
WEEK 5 12 MAR -16 MAR  TEACHING AND LEARNING – TEST WEEK  WRITING OF 1ST TESTS
WEEK 6 19 MAR – 23 MAR  TEACHING AND LEARNING – TEST WEEK  WRITING OF 1ST TESTS
WEEK 7 26 MAR – 30 MAR   TUITION WEEK 7
 TEACHING AND LEARNING  SENATE
 FIRST TERM ENDS
30 MAR – 9 APRIL  FIRST TERM BREAK 
WEEK 8 10 APRIL -13 APRIL  SECOND TERM COMMENCE/ LECTURERS COMMENCE  TUITION WEEK 8
 TEACHING AND LEARNING
WEEK 9 16 APRIL-20 APRIL  TEACHING AND LEARNING  TUITION WEEK 09
WEEK 10 23 APRIL -27 APRIL  TEACHING AND LEARNING  TUITION WEEK 10
 WRITING OF 2ND TESTS
WEEK 11 1 MAY – 3 MAY  TEACHING AND LEARNING  TUITION WEEK 11
 WRITING OF 2ND TESTS
 LEARNING AND TEACHING COMMITTEE MEETING
 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
3 MAY
  RESEARCH & INNOVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
 CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
 LIBRARY COMMITTEE MEETING
 QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
 SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMME COMMITTEE MEETING
WEEK 12 6 MAY -10 MAY  GRADUATION WEEK  TUITION WEEK 12
 (WRITING OF 3RD TESTS/MAKE UP TEST)
 COMPLETION OF OUTSTANDING TESTS ADMINISTRATIVE
DUTIES FOR STAFF
WEEK 13 13 MAY- 17 MAY  TEACHING AND LEARNING  TUITION WEEK 13
 FINALIZATION OF DPS AND DP APPEALS
WEEK 14 20 MAY- 24 MAY  STUDY WEEK  SELF-STUDY AND EXAM PREP
27 MAY  FACULTY SEMINAR  FACEX MEETING
WEEK 15 27 MAY- 14 JUNE  EXAM WEEK  EXAMINATIONS
WEEK 16 2 JUNE -7 JUNE  EXAM WEEK  EXAMINATIONS/MARKING
5 JUNE  FACULTY BOARD MEETING
WEEK 17 13 JUNE – 17JUNE  EXAM WEEK  MARKING AND SUBMISSION OF MARKS
WEEK 18 17 JUNE – 21 JUNE  EXAMINATIONS END
19 JUNE
21 JUNE  LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF EXAM MARKS
 FACULTY EXAM BOARD MEETING
21 JUNE  SECOND TERM ENDS
22 JUNE -14 JULY  FIRST SEMESTER BREAK
24 JUNE  PUBLICATION OF RESULTS
WEEK 1 15 JULY -19 JULY  3RD TERM COMMENCES  TUITION WEEK 1
8 JULY- 12 JULY  SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS COMMENCE  SUPP EXAMINATIONS
 SECOND SEMESTER ONLINE REGISTRATION COMMENCES.
22 JULY  LEARNING AND TEACHING COMMITTEE MEETING
 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
 RESEARCH & INNOVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
 CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING
 LIBRARY COMMITTEE MEETING
 QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
  SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMME COMMITTEE MEETING
WEEK 2 22 JULY -26 JULY  FACEX MEETING  TUITION WEEK 2
19 JULY  PUBLICATION OF SUPPLEMENTARY EXAM RESULTS  TUITION WEEK 2
26 JULY  TEACHING AND LEARNING
WEEK 3 29 JULY-2 AUGUST  TEACHING AND LEARNING  TUITION WEEK 3
7 AUGUST  FACULTY BOARD MEETING
WEEK 4 5 AUG-9 AUG  TEACHING AND LEARNING  TUITION WEEK 4
5 AUG  Publication of SPECIAL EXAM RESULTS
WEEK 5 12 AUG-16 AUG  TEACHING AND LEARNING  TUITION WEEK 5
WEEK 6 19 AUG-23AUG  TEACHING AND LEARNING  TUITION WEEK 6
 WRITING OF 1ST TESTS
WEEK 7 26 AUG-30 AUG  TEACHING AND LEARNING  TUITION WEEK 7
 WRITING OF 1ST TESTS
WEEK 8 2 SEPT-6 SEP  TEACHING AND LEARNING  TUITION WEEK 8
 COMPLETION OF OUTSTANDING TESTS ADMINISTRATIVE
DUTIES FOR STAFF
WEEK 9 9 SEPT – 13 SEPT  TEACHING AND LEARNING  TUITION WEEK 9
WEEK 10 16 SEPT – 20 SEPT  TEACHING AND LEARNING  TUITION WEEK 10
19 SEPT  FINAL DATE: SUBMISSION OF YEAR END EXAM QUESTION 
PAPERS.
WEEK 11 23 SEPT – 27 SEPT  STUDY WEEK  TUITION WEEK 11
26 SEPT  TEACHING AND LEARNING 
27 SEPT  TEACHING AND LEARNING
28 SEPT - 29 SEPT  CENTRAL GRADUATION CEREMONY: ALL CAMPUSES
30 SEPT  THIRD TERM ENDS 
30 SEP -8 OCT  TERM BREAK 
WEEK 12 9 OCT - 11 OCT  FOURTH TERM COMMENCES/  TUITION WEEK 12
14 OCT  FACEX MEETING  (WRITING OF 3RD TESTS/MAKE UP TESTS)
11 OCT  PUBLICATION OF DPS  COMPLETION OF OUTSTANDING TESTS ADMINISTRATIVE
DUTIES FOR STAFF
WEEK 13 14 OCT – 18 OCT  STUDY WEEK  STUDY WEEK
17 OCT  FACULTY BOARD MEETING
WEEK 14 21 OCT- 25 OCT  EXAMINATIONS COMMENCE  EXAMINATIONS
WEEK 15 28 OCT - 1 NOV  EXAMINATIONS  EXAMINATIONS
WEEK 16 4 NOV-8 NOV  EXAMINATION ENDS  EXAMINATIONS

WEEK 17 11 NOV – 15 NOV  LAST DATE FOR EXAMINATION MARKS  MARKING OF EXAMS

WEEK 18 18 NOV – 22 NOV  FACULTY EXAMINATION BOARD MEETING

WEEK 19 25 NOV – 29 NOV 
27 NOV  PUBLICATION OF MARKS AND ACADEMIC EXCLUSIONS
WEEK 20 2 DEC – 6 DEC  SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMS  EXAMINATIONS
WEEK 21 9 DEC – 13 DEC  MARKING AND SUBMISSION OF MARKS
 FINAL DATES FOR SUBMISSION OF MARKS
WEEK 22 16 DEC – 20 DEC  PUBLICATION OF SUPPLEMENTARY RESULTS PUBLICATION OF SEMESTER RESULTS
20 DEC  TERM FOUR ENDS
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13. SENATE NOTES – INSTITUTIONAL RULES

G7 READMISSION OF STUDENTS TO UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

The following rules and procedures shall apply to all undergraduate students to determine their eligibility for readmission to academic programmes according to Section
37(4) of the Higher Education Act, Act 101 of 1997 as amended:

G7.1 A first year student who does not obtain sufficient credits to proceed to the second year of study will not be readmitted to the university on academic grounds.

G7.1.1 FACULTY RULES GOVERNING STUDENT PROGRESSION AND EXCLUSION

In support of the Senate rule, the Faculty has accepted the following accumulation of credits by students.
(NOTE: While these credit accumulation standards apply across the Faculty, certain Departments may, at their discretion, apply additional requirements. Where
applicable, these are stipulated under the various qualifications).

Students who fail to maintain the following minimum rate of progress will not be readmitted to the University on academic grounds:

A One-year programme (120 credits) (120 divided by 2 years)

After 1 semester 30 credits
After 2 semesters An accumulated total of 60 credits
After 3 semesters An accumulated total of 90 credits
After 4 semesters An accumulated total of 120 credits

A Two-year programme (240 credits) (240 divided by 3 years)

After 1 semester 40 credits
After 2 semesters An accumulated total of 80 credits
After 3 semesters An accumulated total of 120 credits
After 4 semesters An accumulated total of 160 credits
After 5 semesters An accumulated total of 200 credits
After 6 semesters An accumulated total of 240 credits

A Three-year programme (360 credits) (360 divided by 5 years)

After 1 semester 36 credits
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After 2 semesters An accumulated total of 72 credits

After 4 semesters An accumulated total of 144 credits
After 6 semesters An accumulated total of 216 credits
After 8 semesters An accumulated total of 288 credits
After 10 semesters An accumulated total of 360 credits

A Four-year programme (480 credits) (480 divided by 6 years)

After 1 semester 40 credits
After 2 semesters An accumulated total of 80 credits
After 4 semesters An accumulated total of 160 credits
After 6 semesters An accumulated total of 240 credits
After 8 semesters An accumulated total of 320 credits
After 10 semesters An accumulated total of 400 credits
After 12 semesters An accumulated total of 480 credits

(NOTE: In determining the rate of progress, only semesters for which the student was registered will be taken into account)

G7.2 A student who fails a course twice will not be readmitted to that course provided that the Head of Department (HOD) may, if the course is a prerequisite or a final
course needed for the degree/diploma purposes, require the student to satisfy other specific academic requirements before allowing the student to register for the third
time.
G7.3 A full-time student, who fails to complete the degree, diploma or certificate within the prescribed number of years, will be allowed an extra year for a certificate and an
extra two years for a diploma and degree. Should the student fail to complete by the end of the expected period, then the student may be refused readmission on
academic grounds.
G7.4 Students not readmitted in terms of these rules will not be allowed to register for degree, diploma and certificate programmes of the university for at least one year.
G7.5 Refusal of readmission of students from other universities on academic grounds shall be upheld and readmission will only be considered after the year period as in G7.4
for another programme.
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G8 Application of the Rules

G8.1 Readmission rules will apply to undergraduate students in all Faculties.

G8.2 Students at risk will be those below the Faculty’s minimum progression requirements.
G8.3 Exclusion will hold for a minimum of one year, unless otherwise stipulated.
G8.4 A student may apply for readmission in the same Faculty or another Faculty.
G8.5 Each Faculty will develop a process to review the academic performance of students at a module and/or programme level.
G8.6 This process of reviewing academic performance from each Faculty will be developed by each Faculty and approved by Senate.

G9 Determination of Minimum Requirements for Readmission

G9.1 Minimum requirements for readmission will be determined by Faculties, submitted to Senate for approval and published in the Faculty prospectus.
G9.2 Faculties will decide to determine generic faculty readmission requirements for all programmes or for each programme in the Faculty.

G10 Process to determine if Readmission Requirements have been met and to refuse readmission. The following process must be followed when reaching a decision that a
student has not met the readmission requirements:
G10.1 The academic performance of all registered students in a programme will be reviewed against the readmission requirements by the Faculty Board Executive at the end
of each semester’s examinations and year-end examinations.
G10.2 The Heads of Departments will identify the students who do not meet the readmission requirements and submit their names to the Faculty Board Executive at the end
of each semester and year-end examinations for approval.
G10.3 The Dean will inform the students who fail to meet the readmission requirements in writing.

G11 Appeal Procedures

G11.1 All students have a right to appeal.

G11.2 Each Faculty will have a Faculty Readmission Appeals Committee (FRAC).
G11.3 A student will submit his/her appeal in writing with full motivation and supporting documentation to the Dean’s Office.
G11.4 The Faculty Readmission Appeals Committee shall convene to look inter-alia at the following factors:
G11.4.1 The student’s academic record.
G11.4.2 The appropriateness of the reasons for the refusal to readmit the student.
G11.4.3 Whether or not there are any special circumstances related to the student’s unsatisfactory academic performance to be taken into account.
G11.5 The FRAC decision will be final.
G11.6 All documents will be filed in the student’s file.
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(Faculties may add their own rules here as long as they are/were approved at SENATE level)

Class Attendance

 Students are expected to attend all lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes and excursions as determined by the relevant programme regulations. A
minimum of 80% class attendance (theory and practical) is compulsory for all students. This rule becomes effective from the date the student is registered.
Upon late registration, a student may be allowed to attend classes provided he/she has missed less than 20% of the total tuition of that particular course. An
attendance register must be signed by the student during the first part of the lecture. This register will be distributed either by the lecturer(s) or tutor(s) or
demonstrator(s).

 If absence from class is unavoidable, the Lecturer and Head of Department should be notified: This includes instances where a student is absent for more than
three consecutive days due to illness or when he/she fails to write a test or examination due to sickness at the time a test or examination was written.

 Students should take note of institutional rules stipulated in Section 13 of the University General Prospectus on attendance of lectures and general conduct
in relation to teaching and learning.

Assessments and Examinations

 Assessment and examination of all undergraduate programmes shall take place on a continual basis throughout the course of each module culminating in a
written or oral examination at the end of each semester. A student must be officially registered and attain a minimum semester mark of 40% in a
course to be allowed to write examinations in it.
 A student with a semester mark (DP) of not less than 60% may apply to retain it for one academic year only (G32).
 Weighting shall be in the ratio of 60% continuous assessment to 40% written or oral examination. The overall aggregate pass mark shall be 50%.
 Papers of exit-level courses are sent to external examiners for moderation.
 A student who obtains an overall mark of 40% - 48% and obtains a minimum mark of 40% for both continuous assessment and final examination qualifies for a
supplementary examination.
 A student who obtains 75% of the marks at first attempt in a course/module shall be awarded a pass with a distinction in that course/module.
 A student who obtains a weighted mark of 49% in a module and obtains a minimum mark of 40% in the continuous assessment qualifies for an automatic
condonation.
 A student qualifies to write an automatic supplementary (special) examination for a course in a particular semester if the course is the last outstanding
course for the student to complete his/her studies and the student has written the final examination in the course.
 A student who misses an examination due to illness or family circumstances can apply for an aegrotat examination to the Registrar’s office provided satisfactory
evidence of such circumstances is produced as per university rules.
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 For a student to graduate, he/she must have passed a minimum of 360 credits for the programme of study throughout his/her period of study, passed all the major
course withing the programme and maintained a minimum of 120 credits for each year of study.
 In the case of a student who fails to meet the minimum of 120 credits per year, the student will be required to make up for the shortfall.
 The extra credits taken beyond the minimum of 120 credits for each programme year do not necessarily contribute to the overall total of 360.
 Students should take note of the institutional rules G24-G31 stipulated in the University General Prospectus on admission of students to examinations,
supplementary examinations, aegrotat examinations, special examinations, access to examination scripts i.e. viewing of scripts, remarking of scripts and awarding
of qualifications as well as G36 on violation of examination rules and regulations.

Retaining of DP

A student with a semester mark (DP) of not less than 60% may apply to retain it for one academic year only. The request must be accompanied by a compelling justification for
such a request, which will be considered by the respective HOD and, if approved, submitted to the Dean for final approval.

Admission of Students with a National Certificate (or Vocational Level 4), International Students and Mature Age Students

Admission of Students with a Senior Certificate, National Certificate (or Vocational level 4), International Students
and Mature Age Students

In terms of the Government Gazette of 07 December 26 November 2018, WSU accepts applications from prospective students who
have a National Certificate (Vocational-Level 4) and who wish to register for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Degree programmes.

The minimum entry requirements do not necessarily guarantee admission to any qualifications offered by the university. Admission
depends on the availability of space and the student's overall performance.

APS point system for the Senior Certificate

The calculation of an Admission Point Score (APS) is based on a candidate’s achievement in all recognised subjects by using the
seven-point rating scale.
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Percentage HG APS Percentage SG APS Symbol Status of achievement

90 - 100% 8 90 - 100% 7 A+ Outstanding achievement

80 - 90% 8 80 - 90% 7 A Outstanding achievement

70 - 79% 7 70 - 79% 6 B Meritorious achievement

60 - 69% 6 60 - 69% 5 C Substantial achievement

50 - 59% 5 50 - 59% 4 D Moderate achievement

40 - 49% 4 40 - 49% 3 E Adequate achievement

30 - 39% 3 30 - 39% 2 F Elementary achievement

0 - 29% 3 0 - 29% 2 G Not achieved - Fail

Entry requirements for qualifications

# Qualifications SAQA ID Senior Certificate NC(V)

Higher Certificate

1 HC: Versatile broadcasting 97037 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50% pass in
 English 40-49%(E) for HG/ 50- three (3) fundamental subjects including
59%(D) for SG LOTL, 70% or more for Mathematics Literacy,
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60% pass in three (3) compulsory vocational

subjects.
 One additional language with (40-
49%(E) for HG/ 50-59%(D) for SG Pre-selection interview required
Pre-selection interview required

Extended Diplomas

1. Diploma in Human Resources Management (ECP) 97043 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50% pass in
 English 40-49% (E) for HG/ 50- three (3) fundamental subjects including
59% (D) for SG LOTL, 60% or more for Mathematics Literacy,
60% pass in three (3) compulsory vocational
subjects.
 Accounting or Mathematics with
30-39%(F) for HG/ 40-49% (E) for
SG

2. Diploma in Local Government Finance (ECP) 97045 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50 % in three
 English 40-49% (E) for HG/ 50- fundamental subjects, including LOTL and
59% (D) for SG 60% in three relevant compulsory vocational
subjects.

 Accounting or Mathematics with

30-39%(F) for HG/ 40-49% (E) for
SG
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3. Diploma in Office Management and Technology 97049 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
(ECP) subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50 % in three
 English 40-49% (E) for HG/ 50- fundamental subjects, including LOTL and
59% (D) for SG 60% in three relevant compulsory vocational
subjects.

 Mathematics with 30-39%(F) for

HG/ 40-49% (E) for SG

4. Diploma in Management (ECP) 97046 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50 % in three
 English 40-49% (E) for HG/ 50- fundamental subjects, including LOTL and
59% (D) for SG 60% in three relevant compulsory vocational
subjects.

 Accounting or Mathematics with

30-39%(F) for HG/ 40-49% (E) for
SG

5. Diploma in Public Relations (ECP) 101179 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50 % in three
 English 40-49% (E) for HG/ 50- fundamental subjects, including LOTL and
59% (D) for SG 60% in three relevant compulsory vocational
subjects.

 Any two subjects with 40-49%(E)

for HG/ 50-59% (D) for SG
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Diplomas

1. Diploma in Administrative Management 114801 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50 % in three
 English 40-49% (E) for HG/ 50- fundamental subjects, including LOTL and
59% (D) for SG 60% in three relevant compulsory vocational
 Accounting 40-49%(E) for HG/ 50-
subjects.
59% (E) for SG.
 Business Economic 40-49%(E) for
HG/ 50-59% (E) for SG.

2. Diploma in Marketing Management 97048 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50 % in three
 English 40-49% (E) for HG/ 50- fundamental subjects, including LOTL and
59% (D) for SG 60% in three relevant compulsory vocational
subjects.

 Accounting or Mathematics or
Business Studies with 30-39%(F)
for HG/ 40-49% (E) for SG
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3. Diploma in Journalism 97044 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50 % in three
 English 50-59% (D) for HG/ 60- fundamental subjects, including LOTL, 70% or
69% (C) for SG more for Mathematics Literacy and 60% in
three relevant compulsory vocational subjects.

 Two additional subjects with 50-

59% (D) for HG/ 60-69% (C) for SG

4. Diploma in Public Relations 101179 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50 % in three
 English 50-59% (D) for HG/ 60- fundamental subjects, including LOTL, 70% or
69% (C) for SG more for Mathematics Literacy and 60% in
 Two additional subjects with 50-
three relevant compulsory vocational subjects.
59% (D) for HG/ 60-69% (C) for SG

5. Diploma in Public Management 97051 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50 % in three
 English 40-49% (E) for HG/ 50- fundamental subjects, including LOTL and
59% (D) for SG 60% in three relevant compulsory vocational
subjects.
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6. Diploma in Policing 97050 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50 % in three
 English 40-49% (E) for HG/ 50- fundamental subjects, including LOTL and
59% (D) for SG 60% in three relevant compulsory vocational
subjects.

7. Diploma in Local Government Finance 97045 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50 % in three
 English 40-49% (E) for HG/ 50- fundamental subjects, including LOTL and
59% (D) for SG 60% in three relevant compulsory vocational
subjects.

 Accounting or Mathematics with

30-39%(F) for HG/ 40-49% (E) for
SG
8. Diploma in Management 97046 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50 % in three
 English 40-49% (E) for HG/ 50- fundamental subjects, including LOTL and
59% (D) for SG 60% in three relevant compulsory vocational
subjects.

 Accounting or Mathematics with

30-39%(F) for HG/ 40-49% (E) for
SG
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9. Diploma in Small Business Management 117828 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50 % in three
 English 40-49% (E) for HG/ 50- fundamental subjects, including LOTL and
59% (D) for SG 60% in three relevant compulsory vocational
subjects.

 Mathematics with 30-39%(F) for

HG/ 40-49% (E) for SG

10. Diploma in Office Management and Technology 97049 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50 % in three
 English 40-49% (E) for HG/ 50- fundamental subjects, including LOTL and
59% (D) for SG 60% in three relevant compulsory vocational
subjects.

 Mathematics with 30-39%(F) for

HG/ 40-49% (E) for SG
11. Diploma in Human Resources Management 97043 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50% pass in
 English 40-49% (E) for HG/ 50- three (3) fundamental subjects including
59% (D) for SG LOTL, 60% or more for Mathematics Literacy,
60% pass in three (3) compulsory vocational
subjects.
 Accounting or Mathematics with
30-39%(F) for HG/ 40-49% (E) for
SG
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12. Diploma in Tourism Management 97053 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50% pass in
 English 40-49% (E) for HG/ 50- three (3) fundamental subjects including
59% (D) for SG LOTL, 60% or more for Mathematics Literacy,
60% pass in three (3) compulsory vocational
subjects.

13. Diploma in Hospitality Management 97042 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50% pass in
 English 40-49% (E) for HG/ 50- three (3) fundamental subjects including
59% (D) for SG LOTL, 60% or more for Mathematics Literacy,
60% pass in three (3) compulsory vocational
subjects.

14. Diploma in Sport Management 97052 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
subjects as follows. issued by the Council for General and Further
Education and Training with 50% pass in
 English 40-49% (E) for HG/ 50- three (3) fundamental subjects including
59% (D) for SG LOTL, 60% or more for Mathematics Literacy,
60% pass in three (3) compulsory vocational
subjects.
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Advanced Diploma In Public Management 101208 A pass of 65% in a relevant Diploma with Qualifying learners could follow a career within
360 credits. the Public Sector in:

• Financial Services.
• Administration.
• Management.
• Project Management

Advanced Diploma Public Relations Management 101180 Three-year first degree (current Diploma) or Graduates from this programme can work as
equivalent Recognised Prior Learning (360 communication practitioners
credits).
 Public Relations Practitioner.
 Senior communication practitioners
 Communication officer.
 Brand ambassador
 Spokesperson.
 Public Speaker

QUALIFICATION NAME MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Bachelor of Administration 97052 The minimum admission requirement for Equip learners for careers in administration,
this undergraduate is development and management divisions of the
public, private and civic services. Develop
learners who can also join commerce and
industry or follow an innovative path and
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Minimum statutory NSC requirements for become entrepreneurs and job creators. This
degree entry must be met i.e. NSC with an programme will empower learners already in
achievement rating the civil service to gain in-depth knowledge and
specialized skills to become best innovative
-NSC Achievement rating of at least 4 (50- practitioners at graduate levels.
59%) in English.

-NSC Achievement of at least 4 (50-59%) in

at least 3 recognised subjects.

-Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy is not a

compulsory requirement.

-All applicants must score at least 30 points

on the Admission Point Score (APS) rating
scale

-Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with an

English pass (E-HG/D-SG).

-Applicants with a National Certificate

(Vocational Level-4) must meet the
requirements of this prospectus as well
obtain 60% or more for Mathematics or for
Mathematics Literacy.
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Bachelor of Administration Honours 80846 Bachelor of Commerce in Business To equip graduates to enter the fields of
Management, NQF level 7 Or Advanced
Diploma in Management, NQF level 7 Or  political science
Cognate Advanced Diploma, NQF Level 7.  general public administration at
strategic and managerial levels.
 Administration,
 Development
 Management divisions of the public,
private and civic services.
 Business leaders
 Entrepreneurs
 Public Sector Consultants

Master of Public Administration 99557 To qualify for admission to this qualification, There are several job opportunities available for
be in a possession of recognized and MPA graduates:
appropriate Bachelor of Administration  Activist.
 Business Administrator.
Honours qualification or related one. Be
 Event Coordinator.
competent to work independently and
 Executive Assistant.
display scholarly thinking.  Foreign Correspondent.
 Foreign Service Officer.
 Government Relations Manager.
 Human Resource Specialist.
 Government and municipal official
 Politician
 Political analyst
 City or municipal Manager.
 Local Government Administrator.
 Policy Analyst.
 NGO or Foundation Manager or Director.
 Budget Director
 Association or Non-profit Executive.
 Economic or Business Development
Director.
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 Public Affairs Director.

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International students

Applications from international students are considered in terms of the institutional equivalence reference document and (where required) submission of qualification to
SAQA for benchmarking in terms of the NQF. Such applications are also subject to the requirements under Rule G1.8 in the general prospectus.

Mature age of students

Admission in terms of Mature Age students, Endorsement will be in terms of Rule G1.13 in the general prospectus.
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14. GENERAL READMISSION RULES:

 No students are to be re-admitted to any programme in the faculty if they have not been registered in that programme for five years before the current
year of registration.

 No students are to be re-admitted to any Degree programme if they have not been registered in the last 2 years preceding the year of registration.

 Students who were previously registered within the last 3 to 5 years of the current year of registration will have to write an examination on the pre-requisite
subject. This examination will be written at the same time as the Special Examinations.

 The Head of Department may, if the student has been working in commerce and/or accounting related employment, allow the student to write the entrance
examination. This applies to students who were registered more than 5 years before the current year.