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    Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurial Management

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    Apply by:
    10 October 2026
    To start by:
    26 October 2026

    Study Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurial Management

    Develop the knowledge and skills to identify opportunities, create new ventures and lead entrepreneurial initiatives with the fully online Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurial Management. Entrepreneurial success requires more than a good idea. It requires the ability to evaluate opportunities, mobilise resources, understand markets, manage people and operations, make sound financial decisions and adapt to change. This qualification brings these capabilities together, helping you develop an integrated understanding of entrepreneurship and business management. Through areas including entrepreneurship and enterprise creation, project management, leadership and change management, marketing, human capital, operations and supply chain management, accounting and global business strategy, you will learn to approach business challenges critically and make informed management decisions. You will also explore responsible management and sustainability while developing research skills you can apply to practical business challenges. Designed for those who want to establish or grow their own ventures as well as professionals who want to apply entrepreneurial thinking within existing organisations, the qualification develops the strategic, analytical and practical capabilities needed to operate in complex and changing business environments.

    Requirements and Opportunities

    Admission Requirements

    To apply for this programme, a student must have:

    • A Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) or an Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7).

    Technical Requirements

    To complete your online qualification successfully, you will need:

    • A laptop or desktop computer
    • A reliable internet connection
    • Basic computer literacy

    Career Opportunities

    • Entrepreneur / Founder

    • Business Development Manager

    • Innovation and Strategy Consultant

    • Incubator / Accelerator Programme Manager

    • Venture Capital / Private Equity Analyst 

    You will learn

    • Develop marketing approaches that respond to customer and market opportunities.

    • Apply financial and accounting principles to support informed business decisions.

    • Manage operations and supply chains to support organisational performance.

    • Use research, critical thinking and evidence to solve problems and make strategic business decisions.

    • Develop entrepreneurial ideas into viable business ventures.

    Modules and Credits

    The programme is split over two years. Modules are undertaken over a seven-week period with a one-week break.

    Fees for 2026

    CUT’s fee structure allows a student to pay as they progress. A student must pay for a module before they will be granted access to the material.

    * Fees quoted are 2026 fees. Fees are subject to an annual increase.
    Number of modules: 12
    Programme credits: 144
    SAQA ID: 103104
    Total tuition fees: R62,520
    The Central University of Technology (CUT) is a leading higher education institution in South Africa, located in the Free State province. Known for its innovation-driven focus, CUT offers a range of academic programmes in engineering, health sciences, and management, empowering students with practical skills and industry-relevant knowledge.

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