UNISA Diploma in Security Management Course, Module and Curriculum

UNISA Diploma in Security Management Course, Module and Curriculum

Qualification code: 98221
NQF level: 6
Total credits: 360
Rules:
Students, who passed Practicing workplace English (ENN1504), do not need to pass English for academic purposes (ENN103F). This arrangement does not make these two modules equivalent to each other. 1. On NQF5, students need to complete 2 electives (one from each stream), should students have passed the following electives as part of the old curriculum, it will still be accepted in this qualification until the end of 2024: a) CMY1503 b) SPP101S. 2. On NQF6, students need to complete 2 electives (one from each stream). 3. On NQF7, students need to complete 2 electives (one from each stream). 4. Students, who have passed SEP2604 as part of the old curriculum, do not need to do SEP3714 until the end of 2024. Students who have already passed EUP1501 will retain the credit and do not have to register for CMY1501. Students should note that during the course of their studies they would be required to have access to a computer, printer and the internet.
This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes.

Who can register?

Successful applicants and re-registering students must register to study through Unisa in 2024. Applicants can only begin the registration process if they have received an official approval of their application from Unisa. Re-registering students can begin the registration process after receiving their registration details from Unisa. Should you wish to change to an alternative qualification, please apply for the alternative qualification during the next application period.

How to choose your modules

Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of modules within a certain amount of time in order to graduate. You must pass a minimum number of credits / modules annually so that you are able to re-register and continue with your qualification:

  • At least 36 NQF credits (3 modules of 12 credits each) in your first year of study;
  • At least 48 NQF credits (4 modules of 12 credits each) in your second or further years of study.

You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per semester:

  • At least 60 NQF credits (5 modules of 12 credits each) in a semester;
  • At least 120 NQF credits (10 modules of 12 credits each) per year for year modules.

The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and/or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree/non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.
You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately:

  • 6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules;
  • 4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.

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Curriculum for this qualification

As you are deciding on the modules you will be registering for, remember to write down the module names and codes so that you have something that you can refer to when completing your registration.
Rules:
Students, who passed Practicing workplace English (ENN1504), do not need to pass English for academic purposes (ENN103F). This arrangement does not make these two modules equivalent to each other. 1. On NQF5, students need to complete 2 electives (one from each stream), should students have passed the following electives as part of the old curriculum, it will still be accepted in this qualification until the end of 2024: a) CMY1503 b) SPP101S. 2. On NQF6, students need to complete 2 electives (one from each stream). 3. On NQF7, students need to complete 2 electives (one from each stream). 4. Students, who have passed SEP2604 as part of the old curriculum, do not need to do SEP3714 until the end of 2024. Students who have already passed EUP1501 will retain the credit and do not have to register for CMY1501. Students should note that during the course of their studies they would be required to have access to a computer, printer and the internet.

First level

Module Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory
CMY1501 – Introduction to Criminology: Crime, Offenders and Criminal Behaviour
ENN103F – English for Academic Purposes
MNG1502 – Management IA
MNG1602 – Management IB Pre-requisite:MNG1502 or MNG1M14
SEP1501 – Security Principles and Practices I
SEP1502 – Fire Prevention and Safety Strategies
SEP1503 – Corporate Investigation I
SEP1505 – Security Technology and Information Security I
SJD1501 – Social Dimensions of Justice
Group B: Human Resource Management Stream. Choose one module from EACH of the two streams: Group B & C
HRM1501 – Introduction to Human Resource Management
LRM1501 – Introduction to Labour Relations Management
Group C: Public Management Stream. Choose one module from EACH of the two streams: Group B & C
MAC1501 – Introduction to Management Accounting
PUB1508 – Public Service Delivery I

Second level

Module Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory
MND2601 – Management IIA
MND2602 – Management IIB Pre-requisite:MND2601
SEP2601 – Industrial Security Principles
SEP2602 – Industrial Security in Practice
SEP2603 – Corporate Investigation II
SEP2605 – Security Technology and Information Security II
SEP2606 – Security Risk Control Measures I
Group B: Human Resources Management Stream. Choose one module from EACH of the two streams: Group B & C
CMY2602 – Principles of Crime Prevention, Reduction and Control
HRM2605 – Human Resource Management for Line Managers
LRM2601 – Labour Relations Management: Macro Co-requisite:LLW2601 & LLW2602 or LLW201S & LLW202T (Not applicable to 02011 – HRM & NDCSM-OLD and NDSCR-NEW & 98221).
Group C: Public Administration Stream. Choose one module from EACH of the two streams: Group B & C
PUB2615 – Project Management IIA
PUB2617 – Project Management IIB Co-requisite:PUB2615 or PMN201P

Third level

Module Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation
Group A. Compulsory
MND3701 – Management IIIA Pre-requisite:MND2602 or MNG241Y
MND3702 – Management IIIB Pre-requisite:MND3701
SEP3701 – Applied Security Risk Management
SEP3702 – Integrated Security Risk Project Management
SEP3703 – Corporate Investigation III
SEP3704 – Security Risk Control Measures III Recommendation:Students should complete SEP3714 before they can register for this module.
SEP3705 – Security Technology and Information Security III
SEP3714 – Security Risk Control Measures II ( Module 1)
Group B: Human Resource Management Stream. Choose one module from EACH of the two streams: Group B & C
CMY3702 – Crime Typologies
HRM3704 – Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management Pre-requisite:HRM2601 & HRM2602 or HRM2605 or MNH202C.
LRM3702 – Labour Relations Management: Micro Pre-requisite:LRM2601 or MNH203D
Group C: Public Administration Stream. Choose one module from EACH of the two streams: Group B & C
PUB3711 – Approaches to Programme Management III Pre-requisite:PUB2617 or PMN201P
PUB3712 – Aspects of Programme Management III Pre-requisite:PUB2617 or PMN201P

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