IMM Graduate School of Marketing Postgraduate Application Form
Application for Postgraduate Admission
Prospective students must apply for Postgraduate Admission to programs no later than the stated closing
dates which can be found in the IMM Graduate School’s prospectus or on the IMM Graduate School’s website
(www.immgsm.ac.za).
The IMM Graduate School may limit the number of students per program and as such, select the top
applicants for Postgraduate programs. Admission is subject to selection in accordance with program-specific admission criteria, as determined by the Academic Board, as well as minimum requirements set for
transfer students, as approved by the Academic Board. Upon approval of such an application, the student will
be informed of such a decision, where after the student must submit a registration form together with the
relevant fees. All Postgraduate applications, except for MPhil, can take up to 21 days.
Admission criteria for postgraduate programs
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management
• An appropriate and recognized three-year qualification on NQF level 7.
• A minimum of three years of appropriate marketing or marketing-related experience.
• A CV and motivational letter are required. Access modules may be required if the work experience is less than 3 years.
Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) in Marketing Management
• A suitable Bachelor’s Degree on NQF level 7 with Marketing 3 as a major module.
• A CV and motivational letter are required.
• Any other equivalent qualification.
Please note that upon acceptance students may be required to write and pass access modules before commencing their Honours modules. Access modules must be completed within two years.
Before you proceed to the application, click on the links below for information:
- IMM Graduate School of Marketing Courses Offered
- IMM Graduate School of Marketing Admission Requirements
- IMM Graduate School of Marketing Fees Structure
General Admission
Prospective students must apply to register for programs no later than the stated closing dates which can be found in the IMM Graduate School’s prospectus or on the IMM Graduate School website (www.immgsm.ac.za).
Admission is subject to selection in accordance with program-specific admission criteria, the minimum requirements set for transfer students, and the number of students per program, as approved by the Academic Board. A student may not be registered for more than one qualification at a time. A student may not be registered
at another institution concurrently. Should a student wish to change the program for which they have been registered an application must be submitted to the National Registrar (nr@immgsm.ac.za) at least two weeks prior to the closing date for registration.
Right of Admission
The Academic Board determines the admission of a student to the IMM Graduate School. Applicants who have applied for admission and satisfy the minimum rules of access, but who have been refused, may request written reasons for such refusal from the Dean of Faculty (academic@immgsm.ac.za).
Required Documents for Admission/Registration
Students who register for the first time at the IMM Graduate School must submit, together with their registration form and signed Examination Declaration form, the following:
First-year students
• Certified copy of original identity document
• Certified copy of original Grade 12 Certificate/National Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification including symbols
See Also: IMM Graduate School of Marketing Prospectus
Transfer of undergraduate students from other higher education institutions
• Certified copy of original identity document
• Certified copy of original Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Senior Certificate (NSC) or
equivalent qualification including symbols
• Certified copy of original academic records/transcripts from the previous higher education
institution/s
• Certified copy of original Certificate of Conduct
The first registration for Postgraduate programs
• Certified copy of original identity document
• Certified copy of original undergraduate qualification/s
• Certified copy of original academic records/transcripts
Foreign students studying in South Africa
• Certified copy of original identity document
• Certified copy of original highest academic qualification as well as a certified copy of the SAQA Certificate
• Certified copy of original proof of sufficient financial repatriation funds for purposes of the student’s fees
• Certified copy of study/permanent residence/temporary residence permit if writing examinations in South Africa
The IMM Graduate School is a provider of distance education. There is no requirement for students to be
within South Africa’s borders to write examinations.
See also: IMM Graduate School of Marketing Application Closing Date
Registration Procedure
Students are required to sign that they have read the Prospectus and Yearbook every me they register for
assessments. Should a student stop studying for a period of me before they have completed their qualification, they should regularly check the latest Prospectus and Yearbook on the website to see if any policies or procedures have changed. The registration form must be completed in its entirety and submitted to the IMM Graduate School, together with the assessment fee/s (or proof of payment). The IMM Graduate School will acknowledge acceptance of the original registration form by publishing an Examination Confirmation Leer on the Student Portal (www.imm.ac.za). If there is a credit on the student’s account, a registration form must all be submitted. A registration form must be completed for each semester. Renewal students can register online within the
student portal.
Please note:
The admission of non-South African resident students is subject to the conditions set out in the Immigration Act 13 of 2002. Successful application by a non-South African resident depends on the following:
• Confirmation of academic acceptance
• Obtaining the necessary statutory documentation and state approval qualification
• All non-South African resident prospective students are required to submit proof of English language proficiency, which may consist of:
– The results of the internationally-recognized IELTS test; or
– English passed at school-leaving level (e.g. O-level or IGCSE)
Certified Documents
All copies of documents should be certified by a registered practitioner and should have an original signature and stamp. Student Number
Upon registration, all IMM Graduate School students will receive a student number and security pin, which must be used when communicating with the IMM Graduate School.
The student number and pin are used to access the student portal and eLearn on the IMM Graduate School’s website.