Business Innovation & Management
Advanced Diploma in Management
Leadership Refined, Success Redefined: Empowering Tomorrow's Managers Today
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NQF Level:

7

Credits:

120

Minimum Duration:

1 year

Faculty:

Faculty of Business Innovation & Management

Department:

Business Innovation & Management (BIM)

Accreditation Authority:

Council on Higher Education
Lead with Confidence, Inspire with Innovation
Elevate your career with the Advanced Diploma in Management (AdvDip Management) at AIFT. This comprehensive one-year programme is designed for ambitious professionals who aspire to leadership roles across industries. With a curriculum tailored to address global business challenges, you will master critical areas like strategic planning, financial management, digital HR practices, and innovative operations management.

Why Choose This Qualification?

Develop a deep understanding of management principles and their application in the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions. Translate theory into practice with WIL modules and real-world problem-solving. Gain skills that align with international standards, making you competitive in the global job market. Seamlessly articulate into postgraduate diplomas or master’s degrees in business and management. Balance your studies with professional commitments through contact, blended, or distance learning.

Admission Requirements.

Possess an NQF Level 6 Advanced Certificate or Diploma or an equivalent qualification. Candidates with relevant work experience may qualify for admission through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Qualification Structure.

The qualification consists of two semesters with five modules per semester, including a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) module in Semester 2.

Learning Outcomes.

Demonstrate strategic decision-making skills in complex, global business environments. Optimize organizational performance through advanced financial management techniques. Drive innovation in operations and product development. Implement modern HR practices to attract and retain top talent. Conduct in-depth business research to inform decision-making and strategy. Apply principles of ethical governance and risk management to foster responsible leadership.

International Comparability.

The AdvDip Management is benchmarked against international programmes such as: University of Cambridge (UK): Advanced Diploma in Management. Stanford University (USA): Advanced Diploma in Management Science. AIFT’s programme aligns with global standards in strategic management, financial decision-making, and organizational leadership.

Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.

Contact Learning, Blended Learning, Distance Learning—all supported by career guidance, digital resources, and state-of-the-art virtual or physical labs.

Career Opportunities.

Operations Manager, Project Manager, Marketing Manager, Human Resources Manager, Business Development Manager, Financial Manager, Strategic Planner.

Articulation Options.

Horizontal Articulation: Advanced Diploma in Business Management (NQF Level 7), Advanced Diploma in Project Management (NQF Level 7), Advanced Diploma in Information, Communications & Technologies (NQF Level 7). Vertical Articulation: Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (NQF Level 8), Postgraduate Diploma in Management (NQF Level 8).

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