Postgraduate diploma in HIV/Aids Management
Programme description
The PgDip (HIV/Aids Management) is a one-year programme and is offered in English. It is presented through hybrid learning, which includes a summer and winter school in Stellenbosch as well as interactive online sessions during the year. The diploma consists of six compulsory modules (20 credits each) and makes use of continuous assessment by means of individual assignments. Students must pass all six modules to obtain the necessary 120 credits.
Programme content
The epidemiology and problem of HIV/Aids
Sociocultural aspects
of HIV/Aids
HIV/Aids
policy
Prevention and care for people living with HIV/Aids
Management in the area of HIV/Aids
Research, monitoring and evaluation of HIV/Aids programmes
Admission requirements
- Any bachelor’s degree, national higher diploma or equivalent
- Appropriate managerial experience Computer skills (MS Word, internet and email)
Selection
A limited number of students are accepted on the basis of academic performance. Meeting the admission requirements does not guarantee selection.
Application procedure and closing date
Please apply by 30 November of the year before your prospective studies.
Outcomes of the programme
After successfully completing the diploma, students will have the knowledge and competencies to deal with the challenges and opportunities around managing all facets of HIV and Aids in the world of work.