Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Management Practice)

The Postgraduate Diploma in Management in Management Practice (PGDMMP) has been developed to meet the changing needs in the South African marketplace and equips individuals with the right skills and knowledge to manage and lead effectively. The typical PGDMMP student is moving into or through middle management and considering enriching his/her current career through further study.

Admission Requirements

Must be a graduate of this or a recognised university or satisfy the Senate by means of a prescribed test/tests that he or she has attained a level of competence to study. Applicants must be at least 25 years of age and have a proven track record in middle management.

Making Application

Completed applications must be submitted to the Graduate School of Business before end-October. In exceptional cases late applications can sometimes be considered. Candidates who on paper meet the Schools criteria are personally interviewed, by telephone if necessary. 

Application forms may be obtained from the Central Admissions Office, Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town, Breakwater Campus, Private Bag, Rondebosch 7700.
Enquiries: Pat Boulton
Tel: + (0) 21 406 1338;
Fax: + (0) 21 421 5693;
email: pboulton@gsb.uct.ac.za.

Aims and Objectives

The purpose of the programme is to develop an understanding of the meaning of organisational viability and sustainable growth within the context of a rapidly globalising and increasingly complex business environment, to develop an appreciation of the managerial capabilities required to establish and maintain the conditions for viability and sustainability within this context; and to provide learning opportunities designed to develop the ability to manage future learning and self-development.