The Advanced Diploma in Public Relations Management aims to fulfil the fundamental requirements of a practically-orientated PR programme. The qualification consists of six compulsory and interrelated modules. All modules contribute in an integrated fashion towards the intended outcomes. During the first semester, students will create and present a public relations strategy and plan to an industry problem; apply managerial principles to find a solution to an industry problem; and construct a digital media strategy based on tool functionality to solve such problems. During the second semester, students will present a critical analysis of the cultural and developmental communication practices of an organisation; create and present a measurement and evaluation plan for the proposed business; and design and present a business plan, complete with operational goals and objectives. Graduates will therefore be able to plan and develop communication campaigns on behalf of organisations, or alternatively act as specialised counsel in a consulting capacity.

Industrial Engineering Technologists develop concepts, designs and systems for manufacturing processes and services. They work with many different specialists such as material scientists, mechanical and electrical engineers, manufacturing, and services team leaders, marketers, and accountants to develop new efficient processes, quality assurance protocols and systems. Industrial engineering technologists are tasked to ensure that manufacturing plant or services rendered are optimally designed for customer satisfaction in terms of quality as well as being internationally competitive.

The extended curriculum programme for BCom studies provides alternative university access to students who have the potential to succeed, but do not meet the minimum admission requirements for the mainstream programme. The purpose of the programme is to integrate additional academic support and skills development with mainstream courses to prepare the student for successful completion of the BCom degree. The following BCom extended curriculum qualifications are offered: • Business Management; • Economics.