Postgraduate Diploma in HIV/AIDS Management
The Postgraduate Diploma in HIV/AIDS Management provides people with the skills to address the intersection of HIV/Aids and public health challenges, offering modules on:
Epidemiology and research: Understanding HIV trends and developing evidence-based interventions
Policy and advocacy: Designing policies that promote equity and systemic change
Programme management and leadership: Leading HIV/Aids initiatives in diverse organisational contexts
Future direction
The diploma includes an elective stream in inclusive health management, preparing leaders to address the broader determinants of health through:
Critical management praxis: Leadership strategies to navigate systemic barriers
Intersectionality and design: Creating inclusive, context-sensitive programmes
Political economy of health: Addressing funding and policy gaps to achieve equity
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Programme overview
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When applying
Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.
Minimum admission requirements
Admission requirements
One of the following with an average of at least 50%:
• Any bachelor’s degree or
• An advanced diploma or
• An equivalent qualification.
Further requirements
In addition to the requirement above, you must also have the following:
• Appropriate managerial experience.
• Access to a computer and stable internet connection for online learning.
• Computer skills (MS Word, internet and e-mail).
Selection
The number of students selected will be influenced by, among other things, staff capacity and the availability of resources within the Centre, as well as academic merit and University transformation objectives. As staff capacity and resources may fluctuate from year to year, the number of students selected can also differ
from year to year.
Should the applicants who meet the admission requirements exceed the capacity of the Centre, the criteria of the admission requirements will be used to rank the applicants in order of suitability, and to finalise the list of selected applicants.
Supporting application documents
Confirmation of access to internet and laptop
A brief statement confirming that you have reliable access to the internet and a laptop for the duration of the programme.
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Confirmation of access to internet and laptop
Departmental form
Download and fill in the following departmental form, and submit with your application:
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Copy of ID
A copy of your South African identity document. This is required for South African citizens and permanent residents as part of the application.
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Copy of ID
Copy of Passport
A copy of your valid passport. This is required for international applicants as part of the application.
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Programme structure
Programme structure
The Africa Centre for Inclusive Health Management presents this programme through hybrid learning. This includes attendance of a summer and a winter school in Stellenbosch and interactive online sessions during the year.
Programme content
You must earn a total of at least 120 credits for this programme.
All modules are compulsory.
56081 The Epidemiology and Problem of HIV/Aids 713 (20)
56103 Socio-cultural Aspects of HIV/Aids 716 (20)
56111 714 20 HIV/Aids Policy 714 (20)
56138 Prevention and Care for People Living with HIV/Aids 717 (20)
56146 Management in the Era of HIV/Aids 712 (20)
56154 Research, Monitoring and Evaluation of HIV/Aids Programmes 715 (20)