Bridging Programme: Management Technology and Research Foundation
A 6-month online bridging course that readies you for a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management.
About
The Management Tech & Research Foundation is a non-credit bearing programme designed to equip students with foundational knowledge and skills in research, emerging technologies, business innovation, financial management and economics. The programme serves as a bridging mechanism for individuals seeking to transition into postgraduate studies in business management or related fields, or for professionals seeking to enhance their competencies in these critical areas.
The programme is structured to provide a comprehensive overview of key business and management disciplines while developing the analytical, research
and critical thinking skills necessary for success in the modern business environment. It is particularly suited for individuals who seek to articulate into postgraduate business programmes, require foundational knowledge in business and management, wish to enhance their professional competencies, or are transitioning from non-business disciplines into business-related fields.
The programme promotes lifelong learning and provides a solid foundation for further academic study and professional development. Upon successful completion, students will have acquired a broad understanding of core business concepts and developed the skills to apply these concepts in practical and academic contexts.
Curriculum
Admission Requirements
You can gain admission to the Postgraduate Bridging Course: Management Technology and Research Foundation if you meet one of the following and meet English language proficiency requirements:
Equivalent NQF 7 Qualification
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Relevant Work Experience
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Mature Age Exemption
For students above the age of 23 as set out in the Higher Education Regulations.
Possible Career Paths
- General Manager
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing roles
- Human Resource Manager
- Financial Services
- Research and Consulting, etc.
Accreditation
Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE), registered with the Department of Higher Education & Training as a Private Higher Education Institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997, Registration Certificate No. 2000/HE07/008, registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), endorsed by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) – for the BCom AGA programme and has partnerships with global leaders such as IBM, AWS, Oracle, Cisco, and Salesforce for industry-recognised certifications.
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