The Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business is an exciting business programme that focuses on the outcomes, effectiveness, and administration of digitalisation in organisations. Discover digital business studies designed for today’s market.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business is an online business course that focuses on the outcomes, effectiveness, and administration of digitalisation in organisations. The purpose of the Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business programme is to address the pressing problems on a national level in terms of the National Development Plan, which includes the scaling of subject matter experts (SMEs), ethical business practices and the use of technology to enhance business performance, personal development, self-management, soft management and critical thinking in the digital business environment. This specialist knowledge will not only advance students’ careers but also keep them relevant and provide various articulation possibilities.
Articulation
The completion of a Postgraduate Diploma meets the minimum entry requirement for admission to a cognate Master’s Degree predominantly in the area of specialisation of the Postgraduate Diploma offered both locally and internationally.
Curriculum
Business Strategy for a Digital Environment
Digital Technology Fundamentals
Digital Marketing for Business
Entrepreneurship for Digital Business
Digital Transformation and Change Management
Systems Thinking in the Digital Economy
Finance for Digital Business
Careers
Careers you can pursue with this online business course
There are several professions you can go into with a Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business. These include, but are not limited to:
Digital Marketers
Automation Managers
Digital Business Analysts
IT and Strategy Consultants
E-Commerce project manager
Web systems project manager
Business manager
Requirements
The admission requirement for the Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business programme is as follows:
To be considered for admission to MANCOSA’s Postgraduate Diploma Programmes, any one of the following requirements apply:
An appropriate 3 year Bachelor’s Degree or Bachelor of Technology degree or
Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7, and
A proven proficiency in English
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements as outlined above but have demonstrable equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through work or other life experiences, may apply for alternative access by proving competency through a formal RPL process to be admitted to the programme.
The selection criteria for this programme are in accordance with the MANCOSA Student Admission and Selection Policy. Selection criteria for study at MANCOSA include one or more of the following depending on the individual application:
Achievement of relevant higher education qualifications at the required NQF level;
Admission and placement tests;
Personal interviews;
Biographical information;
Portfolio of evidence;
Recognition of prior learning (RPL);
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) or Universities’ South Africa (USA) certification of equivalence; and
Language proficiency test.
Students will be selected on meeting the minimum admission requirement for Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business.
FAQs
This Postgraduate Diploma is ideal for professionals, managers, and entrepreneurs who want to deepen their Digital Business studies. It suits those in business studies looking to stay competitive in a digitally evolving marketplace.
To enrol in this online business course, you’ll typically need an NQF Level 7 qualification, such as a relevant bachelor’s degree in business studies or a related field.
This Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business covers key topics such as digital marketing, e-commerce, data analytics, digital innovation, and transformation. It equips you with the tools to lead and thrive in today’s digital-first economy.
Yes, this flexible online business course is fully accessible through MANCOSA’s digital learning platform. It’s designed to support remote learners balancing work, life, and Digital Business studies.
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