Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management at Sol Plaatje University

PGDM is a 2-years diploma program offered by autonomous B-Schools recognized by AICTE that focuses on providing practical knowledge of management. 

The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management is both a one-year, stand-alone qualification and the first year of the IPA’s MA program.

Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirement:

1. A cognate Bachelor’s degree

2. A cognate Diploma plus a minimum of two years relevant work experience.

Tuition fees: R 37,000.00

Course Overview:

Strategic Management in the Public Sector

Advanced Public Human Resource Management

Advanced Public Project Management

Fundamentals of Research

Monitoring and Evaluation

Public Finance

What can you do with a diploma in public management?

Customs and Excise Officer.

Environmental Health Officer.

Executive Secretary.

Human Resource Administrator.

IT Manager.

Legal Administrator.

Policy Analyst.

Can you do a postgraduate diploma without a degree?

In a small number of cases, you’ll be able to take a postgraduate qualification without a first degree – providing you can supply evidence of subject knowledge and ability.

Graduate Certificate, Public Management Jobs by Salary

Job TitleRange
Job Title: ReceptionistRange: R74k – R193k (Estimated *)
Financial AdvisorRange: R39k – R209k (Estimated *)
Procurement ManagerRange: R152k – R628k (Estimated *)
Waste Water Plant OperatorRange: R78k – R360k (Estimated *)