The Diploma in Agricultural Management at the University of South Africa (Unisa) is a three-year open distance learning qualification that trains students in agricultural production principles, farm management, animal and crop science, and agribusiness — directly addressing South Africa's critical need for skilled agricultural technicians and managers. The programme includes work-integrated learning components requiring students to spend time in agricultural industry settings, ensuring practical competence alongside theoretical knowledge. South Africa's agricultural sector spans commercial farming, emerging smallholder development, and agro-processing — all sectors requiring managers and technicians who combine production knowledge with business management skills. Unisa's TVET college partnership extends access to this qualification to students in rural and peri-urban areas across the country.
Admission requirements: National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Diploma endorsement and at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, at least 50% in Mathematics, and at least 40% in one of Physical Science, Life Sciences, or Agricultural Science, or an appropriate Higher Certificate in Life and Environmental Sciences.
