IMM Graduate School of Marketing

Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a National Senior Certificate:

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an achievement rating of 4 (50–59%) in at least four recognised 20-credit subjects, including:

Meeting the minimum requirements for admission to degree programme studies at a higher education institution; and

An achievement rating of at least 3 (40–49%) in English home language, or
An achievement rating of at least 4 (50–59%) in English first additional language; and
An achievement rating of at least 3 (40–49%) in Mathematics, or
An achievement rating of at least 5 (60–69%) in Mathematical Literacy.
Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a Senior Certificate:

A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with endorsement, including:

A minimum mark of at least 40% in Mathematics on higher grade, or
A minimum mark of at least 50% in Mathematics on standard grade.
Students between the ages of 23 and 44 without a Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate, or equivalent may apply for RPL (Recognition for Prior Learning).
* No credit transfers for modules will apply for RPL. RPL will only apply for access to programmes

Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a National Senior Certificate:

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an achievement rating of 4 (50–59%) in at least four recognised 20-credit subjects, including:

Meeting the minimum requirements for admission to degree programme studies at a higher education institution; and

An achievement rating of at least 3 (40–49%) in English home language, or
An achievement rating of at least 4 (50–59%) in English first additional language; and
An achievement rating of at least 3 (40–49%) in Mathematics, or
An achievement rating of at least 5 (60–69%) in Mathematical Literacy.
Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a Senior Certificate:

A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with endorsement, including:

A minimum mark of at least 40% in Mathematics on higher grade, or
A minimum mark of at least 50% in Mathematics on standard grade.
Students between the ages of 23 and 44 without a Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate, or equivalent may apply for RPL (Recognition for Prior Learning).
* No credit transfers for modules will apply for RPL. RPL will only apply for access to programmes

Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a National Senior Certificate:

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an achievement rating of 4 (50–59%) in at least four recognised 20-credit subjects, including:

Meeting the minimum requirements for admission to degree programme studies at a higher education institution; and

An achievement rating of at least 3 (40–49%) in English home language, or
An achievement rating of at least 4 (50–59%) in English first additional language; and
An achievement rating of at least 3 (40–49%) in Mathematics, or
An achievement rating of at least 5 (60–69%) in Mathematical Literacy.
Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a Senior Certificate:

A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with endorsement, including:

A minimum mark of at least 40% in Mathematics on higher grade, or
A minimum mark of at least 50% in Mathematics on standard grade.
Students between the ages of 23 and 44 without a Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate, or equivalent may apply for RPL (Recognition for Prior Learning).

* No credit transfers for modules will apply for RPL. RPL will only apply for access to programmes

Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a National Senior Certificate:

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an achievement rating of 4 (50–59%) in at least four recognised 20-credit subjects, including:

Meeting the minimum requirements for admission to degree programme studies at a higher education institution; and

An achievement rating of at least 3 (40–49%) in English home language, or
An achievement rating of at least 4 (50–59%) in English first additional language; and
An achievement rating of at least 3 (40–49%) in Mathematics, or
An achievement rating of at least 5 (60–69%) in Mathematical Literacy.
Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a Senior Certificate:

A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with endorsement, including:

A minimum mark of at least 40% in Mathematics on higher grade, or
A minimum mark of at least 50% in Mathematics on standard grade.
Students between the ages of 23 and 44 without a Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate, or equivalent may apply for RPL (Recognition for Prior Learning).

* No credit transfers for modules will apply for RPL. RPL will only apply for access to programmes

An appropriate NQF Level 8 qualification with an overall average of 60%:

A Bachelor of Commerce Honours with Marketing Management and Research Methodology as modules.
A Bachelor of Philosophy Honours with Marketing Management and Research Methodology as modules.
A Bachelor of Arts Honours in Marketing Communications with Marketing Management and Marketing Communications as modules.
A Postgraduate Diploma with a Research module.
Any other equivalent qualification with a Research component.

A provisional research proposal for evaluation by the Research Committee.
A CV and motivational letter are required.
All applications are subject to an interview by the Postgraduate Studies Committee.

Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a National Senior Certificate:

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent, including:
Meeting the minimumrequirementsfor admission to a Diploma programme studies at a higher education institution; and
An achievement rating of at least 3 (40 - 49%) in English home language; or
An achievement rating of at least 4 (50 - 59%) in English first additional language
Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a Senior Certificate:

A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) without endorsement

Students between the ages of 23 and 44 without a Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate, or equivalent may apply for RPL (Recognition for Prior Learning).
* No credit transfers for modules will apply for RPL. RPL will only apply for access to programmes

Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a National Senior Certificate:

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent, including:
Meeting the minimumrequirementsfor admission to a Diploma programme studies at a higher education institution; and
An achievement rating of at least 3 (40 - 49%) in English home language; or
An achievement rating of at least 4 (50 - 59%) in English first additional language
Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a Senior Certificate:

A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) without endorsement

Students between the ages of 23 and 44 without a Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate, or equivalent may apply for RPL (Recognition for Prior Learning).
* No credit transfers for modules will apply for RPL. RPL will only apply for access to programmes

Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a National Senior Certificate:

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent, including:

Meeting the minimum requirements for admission to a higher certificate programme of study at a higher education institution; and:

An achievement rating of at least 3 (40–49%) in English home language, or
An achievement rating of at least 4 (50–59%) in English first additional language.
Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a Senior Certificate:

A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) without endorsement.
Students between the ages of 23 and 44 without a Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate, or equivalent may apply for RPL (Recognition for Prior Learning).
* No credit transfers for modules will apply for RPL. RPL will only apply for access to programmes

Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a National Senior Certificate:

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent, including:

Meeting the minimum requirements for admission to a higher certificate programme of study at a higher education institution; and:

An achievement rating of at least 3 (40–49%) in English home language, or
An achievement rating of at least 4 (50–59%) in English first additional language.
Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a Senior Certificate:

A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) without endorsement.
Students between the ages of 23 and 44 without a Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate, or equivalent may apply for RPL (Recognition for Prior Learning).
* No credit transfers for modules will apply for RPL. RPL will only apply for access to programmes

Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a National Senior Certificate:

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent, including:

Meeting the minimum requirements for admission to a higher certificate programme of study at a higher education institution; and:

An achievement rating of at least 3 (40–49%) in English home language, or
An achievement rating of at least 4 (50–59%) in English first additional language.
Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a Senior Certificate:

A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) without endorsement.
Students between the ages of 23 and 44 without a Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate, or equivalent may apply for RPL (Recognition for Prior Learning).
* No credit transfers for modules will apply for RPL. RPL will only apply for access to programmes

Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a National Senior Certificate:

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent, including:
Meeting the minimumrequirementsfor admission to a Diploma programme studies at a higher education institution; and
An achievement rating of at least 3 (40 - 49%) in English home language; or
An achievement rating of at least 4 (50 - 59%) in English first additional language
Standard admission criteria for prospective students who have matriculated with a Senior Certificate:

A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) without endorsement

Students between the ages of 23 and 44 without a Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate, or equivalent may apply for RPL (Recognition for Prior Learning).
* No credit transfers for modules will apply for RPL. RPL will only apply for access to programmes

An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification from an accredited provider of higher education, with an overall average of 60%.
A CV and motivational letter are required.

Additional readings and/or recommendations may be required for students who meet the 60% average requirement but have limited supply chain
knowledge or experience.

An appropriate NQF Level 8 qualification with an overall average of 60%, including:

Bachelor of Commerce Honours with Supply Chain Management and Research Methodology as modules
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management with Supply Chain and Logistics Management as modules
Postgraduate Diploma with a Research module
Any other equivalent qualification with a Research component
Additional requirements:

A provisional five-page research proposal for evaluation by the Research Committee. This proposal must demonstrate academic rigour, including a literature review and research design.
A CV and motivational letter.
An interview with the Postgraduate Studies Committee.
You may be required to complete additional modules based on your academic background.

An appropriate NQF Level 8 qualification with an overall average of 60%:

A Bachelor of Commerce Honours with Marketing Management and Research Methodology as modules.
A Bachelor of Philosophy Honours with Marketing Management and Research Methodology as modules.
A Bachelor of Arts Honours in Marketing Communications with Marketing Management and Marketing Communications as modules.
A Postgraduate Diploma with a Research module.
Any other equivalent qualification with a Research component.

A provisional research proposal for evaluation by the Research Committee.
A CV and motivational letter are required.
All applications are subject to an interview by the Postgraduate Studies Committee.