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2026 Undergraduate Courses

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Faculty of Faculty of Business and Management Sciences (BMS)

Richfield's Faculty of Business and Management Sciences (BMS) offers career specialisations in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Accounting and Public Management, delivered through CHE-accredited Higher Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor's degree and postgraduate qualifications, on-campus and via distance learning.

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

3 years

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A · No NSC/APS minimum published in this prospectus — confirm current entry requirements with Richfield Admissions.APS 0/100--

SAQA ID 84948, NQF 7, 360 credits. Contact & Distance Learning. CHE-accredited. Prospectus states first-year modules are shared across three BCom pathways (General, AGA, AGA IT) before branching in years two/three. No NSC/APS admission minimum is stated in the prospectus — confirm with Richfield Admissions.

BCom Associate General Accountant (AGA)

3 years

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A · No NSC/APS minimum published in this prospectus — confirm current entry requirements with Richfield Admissions.APS 0/100--

SAQA ID 84948, NQF 7, PGDA Route 475 / AGA Route 375 credits, three years. Contact & Distance Learning. CHE-accredited and SAICA-endorsed; leads toward the AGA(SA) designation via a SAICA-approved training contract. No NSC/APS admission minimum is stated in the prospectus.

BCom Associate General Accountant (AGA IT)

3 years

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A · No NSC/APS minimum published in this prospectus — confirm current entry requirements with Richfield Admissions.APS 0/100--

SAQA ID 84948, NQF 7, PGDA Route 475 / AGA Route 375 credits, three years. Contact & Distance Learning. CHE-accredited and SAICA-endorsed; combines accounting with IT modules (Applied Programming, Automation for Business, IT Governance Risk and Compliance). No NSC/APS admission minimum is stated in the prospectus.

BCom (AGA IT) Bridging Programme

1 year

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A · Entry is via an existing BCom (General) or BCom (AGA) qualification, per the prospectus; no separate NSC/APS figure is given.APS 0/100--

120 credits, one year. Contact & Distance Learning. For graduates who already hold a BCom (General) or BCom (AGA) and wish to add the IT-integrated accounting modules that distinguish BCom (AGA IT). No SAQA ID given for this bridging programme in the prospectus; entry is via an existing BCom, no separate NSC/APS figure is stated.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

3 years

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A · No NSC/APS minimum published in this prospectus — confirm current entry requirements with Richfield Admissions.APS 0/100--

SAQA ID 88921, NQF 7, 360 credits, three years. Contact & Distance Learning. CHE-accredited. No NSC/APS admission minimum is stated in the prospectus.

Bachelor of Public Management

3 years

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A · No NSC/APS minimum published in this prospectus — confirm current entry requirements with Richfield Admissions.APS 0/100--

SAQA ID 94580, NQF 7, 360 credits, three years. Distance Learning Only. CHE-accredited. No NSC/APS admission minimum is stated in the prospectus.

Diploma in Business Administration (DBA)

3 years

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A · No NSC/APS minimum published in this prospectus — confirm current entry requirements with Richfield Admissions.APS 0/100--

SAQA ID 88897, NQF 6, 360 credits, three years. Contact & Distance Learning. CHE-accredited. No NSC/APS admission minimum is stated in the prospectus.

Diploma in Local Government Management (DLGM)

3 years

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A · No NSC/APS minimum published in this prospectus — confirm current entry requirements with Richfield Admissions.APS 0/100--

SAQA ID 99717, NQF 6, 360 credits, three years. Distance Learning Only. CHE-accredited. No NSC/APS admission minimum is stated in the prospectus.

Higher Certificate in Business Administration (HCBA)

1 year

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A · No NSC/APS minimum published in this prospectus — confirm current entry requirements with Richfield Admissions.APS 0/100--

SAQA ID 90864, NQF 5, 120 credits, one year. Contact & Distance Learning. CHE-accredited. Prospectus notes this qualification "may also seek admission to degree or diploma programmes using this qualification as an entry requirement" (i.e. it can be used as a stepping stone into further study) but states no NSC/APS admission minimum for entry into the Higher Certificate itself.

Higher Certificate in Office Administration (HCOA)

1 year

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A · No NSC/APS minimum published in this prospectus — confirm current entry requirements with Richfield Admissions.APS 0/100--

SAQA ID 88901, NQF 5, 120 credits, one year. Contact Learning Only. CHE-accredited. No NSC/APS admission minimum is stated in the prospectus.

Higher Certificate in Local Government Management (HCLGM)

1 year

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A · No NSC/APS minimum published in this prospectus — confirm current entry requirements with Richfield Admissions.APS 0/100--

SAQA ID 94600, NQF 5, 120 credits, one year. Distance Learning Only. CHE-accredited. Prospectus describes it as an entry point for people already employed in local government. No NSC/APS admission minimum is stated.

Higher Certificate in Recognition of Prior Learning Activities (RPLA)

1 year

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A · Intended for applicants who already hold a higher-education qualification, per the prospectus; no NSC/APS figure is given.APS 0/100--

SAQA ID 93928, NQF 5, 120 credits, one year. Distance Learning Only. CHE-accredited. Prospectus states this is intended for individuals who already hold a higher-education qualification and preferably have HE practice experience — i.e. entry is via an existing qualification/experience rather than a stated NSC/APS figure.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

2 years

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A · No specific admission requirement stated in this prospectus (marketed at managers/executives/entrepreneurs) — confirm current entry requirements with Richfield Admissions.APS 0/100--

SAQA ID 117681, NQF 9, 180 credits, two years. Distance Learning Only, 100% online. CHE-accredited. Marketed at "managers, executives, and entrepreneurs" — implies a relevant undergraduate qualification and/or work experience, but the prospectus states no specific admission requirement or minimum qualification level.

Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

1 year

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A · No specific admission requirement stated in this prospectus — confirm current entry requirements with Richfield Admissions.APS 0/100--

SAQA ID 105754, NQF 8, 120 credits, one year. Distance Learning Only. CHE-accredited. Marketed at working professionals and recent graduates. No specific admission requirement or minimum qualification level is stated in the prospectus.

Faculty of Faculty of Information Technology (IT)

Richfield's Faculty of Information Technology (IT) offers career specialisations in Emerging Technologies, IT Management, Programming, Network Engineering and Business Analysis, delivered through CHE-accredited Higher Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor's degree and postgraduate IT qualifications, on-campus and via distance learning.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSc IT)

3 years

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A · No NSC/APS minimum published in this prospectus — confirm current entry requirements with Richfield Admissions.APS 0/100--

SAQA ID 122369, NQF 7, 370 credits, three years. Contact & Distance Learning. CHE-accredited. Electives allow specialisation in Programming, Emerging Technologies, IT Management or Network Engineering. No NSC/APS admission minimum is stated in the prospectus.

Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)

3 years

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A · No NSC/APS minimum published in this prospectus — confirm current entry requirements with Richfield Admissions.APS 0/100--

SAQA ID 88322, NQF 6, 360 credits, three years. Contact & Distance Learning. CHE-accredited. No NSC/APS admission minimum is stated in the prospectus.

Higher Certificate in Information Technology

1 year

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A · No NSC/APS minimum published in this prospectus — confirm current entry requirements with Richfield Admissions.APS 0/100--

SAQA ID 82926, NQF 5, 120 credits, one year. Contact & Distance Learning. CHE-accredited. No NSC/APS admission minimum is stated in the prospectus.

Higher Certificate in Computer Forensics

1 year

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A · No NSC/APS minimum published in this prospectus — confirm current entry requirements with Richfield Admissions.APS 0/100--

SAQA ID 111617, NQF 5, 120 credits, one year. Distance Learning Only. CHE-accredited. No NSC/APS admission minimum is stated in the prospectus.

Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology

1 year

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A · Intended for BSc in IT graduates, per the prospectus; no specific NSC/APS/degree-average minimum is given.APS 0/100--

SAQA ID 110089, NQF 8, 120 credits, one year. Distance Learning Only. CHE-accredited. Prospectus states it "enhances the mindset of BSc in IT graduates" — implies a BSc IT (or equivalent) prerequisite, but no specific admission requirement or minimum is stated.

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