Overview:
Advancement focuses on how an organisation or institution engages with its external environment to attract the resources it needs to advance its objectives. This is done through a strategic process bringing together its leadership, communications, marketing, fundraising and alumni relations that creates alignment to strengthen the entity’s credibility and support. There exists a critical need to professionalise the work of social sector practitioners in areas in the NGO, PBOs and higher education sectors so that they are adequately equipped with the knowledge, expertise, and skills to undertake effective advancement roles, while holding a recognised qualification from a business school. The Post Graduate Diploma in Advancement and Resource Mobilisation (PGDARM) will be especially suited for fundraisers, communication and marketing personnel, university development officers, as well as organisational CEOs and Directors.
DURATION
2 years
PRICE
R51 500
FORMAT
Part-time
This course has class attendance, but not full-time
Minimum Requirements
- Have at least an Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s degree (at NQF Exit level 7)
- Be proficient in English.
- Be computer literate. The distribution of learning material, instructions for activities and tasks, submission of tests and/or assignments and various other activities related to the Programme take place on the University’s on-line Learning Management System. Therefore, it is advisable that prospective students have access to a computer and internet connectivity and be proficient in the use of both.
- This qualification demands a high level of intellectual independence and sufficient theoretical engagement, as well as the ability to relate knowledge to a range of contexts to undertake professional or high-skilled work. A sustained research project is not required, but the qualification includes conducting and reporting a capstone project under supervision.
MEMBERSHIPS
ACCREDITATIONS
- Association of MBAs (AMBA)
