The Postgraduate Certificate in Executive Management (PGCertEM) is suited to business owners, and middle and senior managers who have developed functional and industry-specific knowledge, but would like to focus on broader management areas. The addition of these skills opens up possibilities for the directorship of a department, business unit or company.
The PGCertEM is structured to enable managers to complete the programme flexibly over time. Courses are taught throughout the year, so no large amount of time is required away from work. To complete the PGCertEM, participants are required to complete four five-day short course modules. It is recommended that participants complete at least one five-day course per year.
Programme details
Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Executive Management (PGCertEM)
Admission to the Programme
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
Every applicant must
be a graduate, or
have experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
Every applicant must enrol as part of an organisational group, after having arranged an appropriate course of study with the Director, Executive Programmes.
Structure of the Programme
The programme of study shall consist of four 15-point papers from the Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Management (PGDipEM)Schedule or from Phase 1 of the MBA schedule.
Duration of the Programme
A candidate shall satisfy the requirements for the postgraduate certificate within four years of admission.
Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
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Regulations on this page are taken from the 2025 Calendar and supplementary material.
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