Diploma in Entrepreneurship Website Information
Programme Description
The Diploma in Entrepreneurship is designed for students who wish to start and manage their own business, as well as those who wish to pursue a corporate role that requires entrepreneurial skills. Recognising the important role of entrepreneurship and small businesses in increasing jobs and economic growth, the South African government established the Ministry of Small Business Development in 2014. This ministry is mandated to coordinate the promotion and development of entrepreneurship, among other functions. This national commitment and investment are a testament to the importance of entrepreneurship to the progress of the nation. In addition, there are various government as well as non-governmental entities that were created to provide support services to entrepreneurs and small businesses. These provide employment opportunities for graduates with qualifications such as the Diploma in entrepreneurship. Not only will the diploma in entrepreneurship provide the much-needed skills to develop entrepreneurship and small businesses, but it also gives students the requisite know-how to start their businesses and become employers themselves. This is especially paramount, considering the limited job opportunities in the current corporate environment and the high unemployment rate in the country.
Furthermore, to succeed in the current volatile and ever-changing environment, individuals must possess skills and knowledge about identifying, creating, and/or harnessing opportunities for both professional and personal advancement. To this end, the Diploma in Entrepreneurship has been designed to enable new business start-ups as well as to provide the entrepreneurial skills required to succeed in the corporate environment.
Admission Requirements
- National Senior Certificate with admission to Diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum APS Score of 22 with Mathematics or 26 with Mathematical Literacy
- A minimum level 4 pass in any of the commerce subjects, such as Business Studies, Economics, Accounting, Tourism, among others, at matric or matric equivalence level.
- A minimum level 4 in English as first or additional language
- A minimum level 3 in Mathematics or level 5 Mathematical literacy at matric or matric equivalence level.
- National Senior Certificate (Vocational) in Business Commerce and Management Studies
- three fundamental subjects (60-69%), including English and mathematics or mathematical literacy,
- three relevant vocational subjects (70-79%).
- RPL
- RPL will be applied in line with the University Policy on the Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Accumulation and Transfer.
Career Opportunities
The diploma in entrepreneurship equips graduates with versatile, hands-on skills and knowledge that make them valuable beyond just starting their own businesses. Graduates are positioned to step into various roles, including but not limited to business consultancy, business advisor, business development specialists, business development managers, incubation/accelerator coordinator, corporate innovation specialist and business coach, among others.
Curriculum and Credits
| Study Period |
Code |
Description |
Compulsory
Y/N |
Pre-requisites |
SAQA Credit |
| Year 1 |
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| Semester 1 |
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DENT101 |
Foundations of entrepreneurship and small business management |
Y |
None |
12 |
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DLAW101 |
Entrepreneurial Law and Contract Management |
Y |
None |
12 |
| |
DACC101 |
Entrepreneurial Finance and Accounting Principles |
Y |
None |
12 |
| |
DTEC101 |
Digital Tools for Entrepreneurs |
Y |
None |
12 |
| |
DCOL101 |
Entrepreneurial Communication and Literacy |
Y |
None |
12 |
| |
DECN101 |
Economics for Entrepreneurs |
Y |
None |
12 |
| Semester 2 |
| |
DTEC102 |
Data Analytics for Entrepreneurs |
Y |
None |
12 |
| |
DENT102 |
Entrepreneurial Marketing Strategies |
Y |
None |
12 |
| |
DENT112 |
Human Resource Management for Start-ups |
Y |
None |
12 |
| |
DACC102 |
Taxation for Entrepreneurs |
Y |
None |
12 |
| |
Module Selection Guidelines
- All modules in the first year are compulsory.
- A total of 10 Modules must be completed in the first year (120 Credits)
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| Year 2 |
| Semester 1 |
| |
Code |
Description |
Compulsory
Y/N |
Pre-requisites |
SAQA Credit |
| |
DENT201 |
Strategic Business Planning |
Y |
DENT101 |
15 |
| |
DENT221 |
Entrepreneurial Business Management |
Y |
DENT101 |
15 |
| |
DACC201 |
Costing and Financial Estimation |
Y |
DACC101 |
15 |
| |
DECN201 |
Micro-economics for entrepreneurs |
Y |
DECN101 |
15 |
| Semester 2 |
| |
DENT222 |
Operations Management |
Y |
DENT101 |
15 |
| |
DENT223 |
Entrepreneurial Marketing Management |
Y |
DENT102 |
15 |
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DENT224 |
Entrepreneurship Project 1 |
Y |
DENT101
DENT102
DENT112 |
15 |
| |
Module Selection Guidelines:
- All Modules are compulsory
- A total of 7 Modules must be completed in the second year (120 Credits)
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| Year 3 |
| Semester 1 |
| |
Code |
Description |
Compulsory
Y/N |
Pre-requisites |
SAQA Credit |
| |
DENT301 |
Entrepreneurial Business Innovation |
Y |
DENT201
DENT212
DENT211
DBMN212 |
15 |
| |
DENT311 |
Entrepreneurial Business Strategy |
Y |
DENT201
DENT212
DENT211
DENT212 |
15 |
|
DENT312 |
Entrepreneurial Business Models |
Y |
DENT201
DENT212
DENT211
DENT212 |
20 |
| |
DENT313 |
Small Business Management |
Y |
DENT201
DENT212
DENT211
DENT212 |
20 |
| Semester 2 |
| |
DENT321 |
Entrepreneurial Business and Marketing Research |
Y |
DENT201
DENT212
DENT211
DENT212 |
20 |
| |
DENT322 |
Entrepreneurship Project 2 |
Y |
DENT224 |
30 |
| |
Module Selection Guidelines:
- All modules are compulsory
- A total of 6 Modules must be completed (120 Credits)
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Articulation
The diploma in entrepreneurship will create opportunities for progression for graduates who intend to further their studies and careers by acquiring further qualifications. Students who complete this qualification can progress to an advanced diploma and other related qualifications.
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