Nelson Mandela University

Dip (Agricultural Management) * *(also offered on the George Campus)

Programme Overview:

This diploma course teaches the problem solving and situation analysis skills needed to effectively manage an agricultural enterprise.

Faculty:

Faculty of Science

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 3 years (including 1 year in-service training)

Qualification type:

Diploma (Dip)

Department:

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

330

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

330

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

345

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for diploma entry must be met. • Mathematics or Technical Mathematics – 40%, or Mathematical Literacy – 60%, and one of the following subjects: • Physical Sciences or Technical Science – 40%, or Life Sciences – 50%, or Agricultural Sciences – 55%. RECOMMENDED NSC/IEB SUBJECTS: Economics, Agricultural Management Practices, Agricultural Technology, Accounting, Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences.

Career opportunities:

Work opportunities in agricultural management are to be found with cooperatives, chemical companies, on farms (as farm managers), in the civil service and with all companies that provide agricultural products or services.

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