Purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners who do not comply with the minimum statutory or institutional admission requirements, for access to Diploma and Degree studies in the Economic and Management Sciences. This qualification will introduce learners to elementary concepts and principles of Economics, Business Management and Accountancy. The qualification should also improve learners' basic proficiency in English, their general computer skills and their basic numeracy skills which are required for studies in the Economic and Management Sciences.
| Qualification code: | 98237 |
| NQF level: | 5 |
| Total credits: | 120 |
| SAQA ID: | 90677 |
| APS/AS: | 15 |
| Maximum time to complete this qualification: | 3 years |
Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with at least 30% in the language of teaching and learning,
or
a Senior Certificate (SC) with at least an F symbol on HG or E symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning,
or
a National Certificate (Vocational) with at least 40% in the language of teaching and learning in terms of the NSC.
Applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 30 years old; have completed at least Grade 10; and have at least five years' relevant work experience in the study field in which they would like to apply for admission to a qualification. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl
Pay the application fee once you've received your student number:
Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.
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Apply for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026 academic year between 3 November and 19 December 2025.
Please take note of the following:
Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa's offer. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.