DIPLOMA IN ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Qualification code: DPIM19 - NQF Level 6 (360 credits)

SAQA ID: 100966, CHE NUMBER: H16/15342/HEQSF

Campus where offered: Pretoria, eMalahleni and Polokwane campuses

REMARKS

a. Admission requirement(s) and selection criteria:

• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A SENIOR CERTIFICATE BEFORE 2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with a D symbol at Higher Grade or a C symbol
at Standard Grade for English.

Selection criteria:
Selection is based on Senior Certificate or N3 results and subjects. If necessary, a TUT
potential assessment will be done.

• FOR APPLICANTS WHO OBTAINED A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN OR AFTER

2008:

Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an
equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 4 for English (home language
or first additional language) and 3 for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 19.

Assessment procedures:
Applicants with a final APS of 22 and more will be admitted to the programme. Applicants
with a score of 19 to 21 will be required to do the TUT potential assessment.

• FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL):

Admission requirement(s):
A National Certificate (Vocational) with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, with
at least 50% for English (home language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathe-
matics or Mathematical Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation),
60% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.

The certificate must be in any of the following fields: accounting, computer science, eco-
nomics, finance, hospitality, information technology, management, marketing, office
administration or tourism.

Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS)
of at least 27.

b. Minimum duration:
Three years.

c. Presentation:
Day classes. Block-mode classes are offered on Saturdays at Pretoria Campus to students
who have relevant work experience in an administrative environment.

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 d. Intake for the qualification:
January only.

e. Exclusion and readmission:

See Chapter 2 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.

f. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), equivalence and status:

See Chapter 30 of Students' Rules and Regulations.

g. WIL in Administrative Information Management:

See Chapter 5 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.

h. Module credits:
Module credits are shown in brackets after each module.

CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

BAD105D Business Administration I (5) (24)

CAP105X Communication for Academic (5) (10)
Purposes
CPL105X Computer Literacy (5) (10)
HRM105D Human Resource Management I (5) (24)
IFA105D Information Administration I (5) (24)
INI125D Information Literacy I (block module) (5) (2)
LFI125X Life Skills I (block module) (5) (2)
LPR105D Legal Practice I (5) (24)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE FIRST YEAR: 120

SECOND YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

BAD206D Business Administration II (6) (24) Business Administration I

COP206X Communication for Occupational (6) (8) Communication for Academic
Purposes Purposes
IFA206D Information Administration II (6) (24) Information Administration I
MIT206D Management Information (6) (16) Information Administration I
Technology II

plus two of the following modules (Financial Accounting IA and IB counts as one module):

FAA115D Financial Accounting IA (5) (12)

(first-semester module)
FAB115D Financial Accounting IB (5) (12)
(second-semester module)
LPR206D Legal Practice II (6) (24) Legal Practice I
HRM206D Human Resource Management II (6) (24) Human Resource Management I
MLW205D Mercantile Law I (5) (24)

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE SECOND YEAR: 120

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THIRD YEAR
CODE MODULE NQF-L CREDIT PREREQUISITE MODULE(S)

FIRST OR SECOND SEMESTER

BAD316D Business Administration III (6) (24) Business Administration II

IAX316D WIL in Administrative Information (6) (60)
Management (offered in the
second semester)
IFA316D Information Administration III (6) (24) Information Administration II
MIT316D Management Information (6) (12) Management Information
Technology III Technology II

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE THIRD YEAR: 120

TOTAL CREDITS FOR THE QUALIFICATION: 360

MODULE INFORMATION (OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS)

The syllabus content is subject to change to accommodate industry changes. Please note that a more detailed
syllabus is available at the Department or in the study guide that is applicable to a particular module. On 12
September 2018, the syllabus content was defined as follows:

B
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION I (BAD105D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Business and Information Management Services)
Orientation into the business environment: economic principles, business sectors, forms of business owner-
ship, financing and banking, insurance, local and international trade; the administrative office environment:
administrator’s duties, traits and attributes, effective use of time, front office duties, records and information
management, meetings and events. Elementary accounting principles as applied in the office. (Total tuition
time: ± 90 hours)

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION II (BAD206D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Module custodian: Department of Business and Information Management Services)
Functions of the administrative and information management field. Principles of office organisation. Leading,
motivation and supervision of office employees. Control activities in the office environment and organisations.
Knowledge on application of administrative and management tasks in organising events and travelling arrange-
ments. (Total tuition time: ± 90 hours)

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION III (BAD316D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Module custodian: Department of Business and Information Management Services)
Professional ethics including ethical behaviour, ethical methods of reasoning, ethical decision making as well as
ethical issues in the working environment. Manage diversity in an organisation. Entrepreneurial concepts includ-
ing nature and development of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial processes, business plan, resource require-
ments and legal aspects of entrepreneurship. (Total tuition time: ± 90 hours)

C
COMMUNICATION FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (CAP105X) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Applied Languages)
A workable knowledge of English is an essential skill for any graduate who is required to conduct themselves
successfully in a professional working environment. This module will equip students with the competencies
required to compose a selection of written texts related to communicating both internally and externally within
a professional environment. In addition, the module includes strategies that are essential for the effective com-
munication in various situations, including small groups to avoid unproductive conflict, a multicultural context,
etc. (Total tuition time: not available)

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COMMUNICATION FOR OCCUPATIONAL PURPOSES (COP206X) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Applied Languages)
The module is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to engage meaningfully with English in
both academic and professional environments. It aims to develop the students’ note taking and reading skills,
as well as writing skills by exposing them to a selection of written texts related to a specific field of study. On
completion, students will have an understanding of the writing process and be able to plan, draft, revise and edit
work for clarity, coherence, style and appropriateness. (Total tuition time: not available)

COMPUTER LITERACY (CPL105X) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

(Module custodian: End User Computing Unit)
Students have to acquire foundational knowledge in computing fundamentals, essential digital skills in key
applications based on MS Office Suite and network basics (i.e. MS Outlook and Internet). Students will do
online exams that are mapped with SAQA. (Total tuition time: not available)

F
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IA (FAA115D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Accounting)
The basic introductory elements of accounting, the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
(GAAP) in the business world, constructive interpretation and application of accounting information. (Total
tuition time: ± 64 hours)

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IB (FAB115D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Module custodian: Department of Accounting)
The principles of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP). The different undertakings. The various
forms of financial reporting for the different undertakings. (Total tuition time: ± 64 hours)

H
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT I (HRM105D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of People Management and Development)
A broad frame of reference regarding basic psychology and social perception that can be understood in the
workplace, that include themes such as individual differences, human abilities, personality, frustration, conflict,
stress, perception, learning, memory, attitudes, social perception, role theory and group dynamics. Students
are introduced to the role of Human Resource Management that forms the basis for the second year level of
this module. (Total tuition time: ± 90 hours)

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT II (HRM206D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Module custodian: Department of People Management and Development)
The purpose of this module is to equip students with the applied competence to operate within a Human
Resources Management environment. students will acquire specific skills and knowledge in the following areas:
Job design and job analysis, Recruitment and selection, Employee on-boarding, motivation and retention,
Career management, Performance management and appraisal and managing compensation and benefits
(Total tuition time: ± 90 hours)

I
INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION I (IFA105D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Business and Information Management Services)
Practical component containing keyboarding and speech recognition. Basic operating systems, intermediate
word, data processing and presentation skills at productivity rate. Theory component comprises of business
information systems. (Total tuition time: ± 240 hours)

INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION II (IFA206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

(Module custodian: Department of Business and Information Management Services)
Practical component involving desktop publishing, advanced word processing and spreadsheet skills. Com-
munications and collaboration application skills. Practical skills executed at productivity rate. (Total tuition time:
± 240 hours)

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INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION III (IFA316D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Business and Information Management Services)
Practical component involving database and project management skills. Share knowledge and documents using
enterprise collaboration systems via the Cloud. Practical skills executed at productivity rate. (Total tuition time:
± 120 hours)

INFORMATION LITERACY I (INI125D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

(Module custodian: Directorate of Library and Information Services)
Introduction of information literacy. Development of a search strategy and application of a search string to search
engines and academic databases. Evaluation of information sources. Ethical and legal use of information. (Total
tuition time: not available)

L
LEGAL PRACTICE I (LPR105D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER
(Module custodian: Department of Law)
Full out-setting of all the Courts jurisdictions. Civil litigation process with all relevant documentation involved.
Debt collection process and specific sequence of documents issued. Deceased estates and compulsory docu-
ments to be handed to Master of the High Court. Explanation of the conveyancing process together with docu-
ments to be submitted to deeds office. (Total tuition time: not available)

LEGAL PRACTICE II (LPR206D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Module custodian: Department of Law)
Administration of Deceased Estates: General concepts used in the administration of deceased estates, intestate
succession, testate succession, functions of the Master of the High Court, the executor’s appointment, prelimi-
nary tasks and functions after receipt of letters of executorship, drafting liquidation and distribution accounts.
Conveyancing: General concepts used in conveyancing practice, parties involved in preparing and registering
deeds, general requirements for preparing and lodging deeds, the procedure for registering deeds, drafting pow-
ers of attorney to pass transfer, drafting general deeds of transfer. (Total tuition time: not available)

LIFE SKILLS I (LFI125X) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

(Module custodian: Directorate of Student Development and Support)
Academic, personal and socioemotional skills development for students in higher education. Personal and so-
cial dimensions address: effective planning and self-management (goal setting and time management); Adjust-
ing to university life (student life, diversity and change); Intra- and interpersonal skills development (conflict
management, self-esteem, relationship management); Effective living (healthy living, HIV education, substance
abuse); Academic dimension addresses: academic skills for university (e.g. critical thinking, creativity, managing
assignments and assessments). (Total tuition time: not available)

M
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY II (MIT206D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT
(Module custodian: Department of Business and Information Management Services)
Theory of management information systems within the working environment. Prominent social media platforms
and the practice of Internet research. Cloud computing as a means of storing and accessing data. (Total tuition
time: ± 160 hours)

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY III (MIT316D) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

(Module custodian: Department of Business and Information Management Services)
Theory of management information systems in the business environment. (Total tuition time: ± 60 hours)

MERCANTILE LAW I (MLW205D) 1 X 3-HOUR PAPER

(Module custodian: Department of Law)
Principles of the law of contracts. Specific contracts: contract of sale, lease agreement, insurance contracts,
employment contracts, commercial contracts (agency and surety). The National Credit Act, 2005 (Act No. 34 of
2005) and Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (Act No. 68 of 2008). (Total tuition time: not available)

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WIL IN ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (IAX316D) WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING
(Module custodian: Department of Business and Information Management Services)
Practical application in a work situation in order to demonstrate and apply knowledge and skills in collabora-
tion and teamwork. To comprehend verbal, written and data communication principles. Demonstrate the ability
to be creative, innovative and to do critical thinking and problem-solving. Ability to take initiative and perform
self-management. Execute information management. Understand workplace culture, etiquette and practices.
Execute technical, application and work skills. (Total tuition time: 6 months)

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