UNISA Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research (98236)

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UNISA Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research (98236)

Qualification code:98236
NQF level:8
Total credits:120
SAQA ID:99699
APS/AS:60
Maximum time to complete this qualification: 3 years

Admission and re-admission requirements

Qualification admission requirements

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.
An appropriate NQF 7 qualification from an accredited provider of higher education. A minimum of 60% for the major(s), or for a selected number of NQF 7 modules in the qualification.
Unsuccessful applicants, may appeal to the College of Graduate Studies: Postgraduate Administration Department, and will be required to provide a motivation for special admission. The motivation must incorporate the following:
– academic motivation offering evidence of your ability to study a postgraduate qualification,
– work experience relevant to the qualification and courses completed since graduating with the Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma.
These appeals will only be considered if the enrolment target of the particular qualification has not been met and/or additional enrolment spaces are available.Click here if you don’t meet the admission requirements above to view alternative options.

Student fees and funding your studies

Application fee

Pay the application fee of R105 once you’ve received your student number.
Please note:

  • The application fee is only applicable to students who do not have a formal Unisa student number.
  • Use the student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (ie STUDENTNUMBER 5370810030). Visit www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo for banking details and payment information.
  • The due date for the application fee is the closing date for the application period. Any application submitted without an application fee will not be processed. Please ensure that you keep a copy of your proof of payment.
  • This application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa or do not qualify for admission to Unisa.

Student fees

Click here to find out more about Unisa’s student fees, and the bursaries and loans for Unisa students.

Apply for admission

Please note:

  • You must apply for each new qualification even if you already have a formal Unisa student number. This includes first-time Unisa applicants, Unisa students changing to a new qualification and applicants completing an undergraduate qualification who wish to continue with postgraduate studies.
  • You may apply for a maximum of two qualifications, ranked in order of preference (although you may only register for one should both of your applications be successful).
  • Unisa will inform you of the outcome of your application.

Registration

Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants. Visit www.unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.

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