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PROSPECTUS 2021
CONTENTS
1 The Da Vinci Institute
Registered Name of the Institution 5
Campus Details and Site of Delivery 5
Registered Programmes 5
Vision Statement 5
Mission Statement 5
Legal Status 5
Welcome to The Da Vinci Institute 6
Purpose, Dream, Principles and Brand Promise 7
Who are we? 8
Leadership 8
Senate 8
Executive Management 9
Council members 9
Faculty at Da Vinci 10
2 The Da Vinci Way
Business Leadership - The Philosophy 19
The Da Vinci Institute’s Tips™ Managerial Leadership 20
Framework
Core elements of The TIPS™ Managerial Leadership Framework 21
Qualifications
General Admission Requirements 22
Admission Procedures 22
3.1 Higher Certificate in Management of Technology and Innovation
Curriculum 23
Admission Criteria 24
3.2 Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management
Curriculum 25
Admission Criteria 26
3.3 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Leadership
Curriculum 27
Admission Criteria 28
3.4 Master of Management in Technology and Innovation
Curriculum 29
Admission Criteria 30
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3.5 Master of Business Leadership
Curriculum 31
Admission Criteria 32
3.6 Doctor of Management in Technology and Innovation
Curriculum 33
Admission Criteria 33
3.7 Doctor of Business Leadership
Curriculum 34
Admission Criteria 34
4 Student Support
We Care 36
5 Governance
Governance at The Da Vinci Institute 38
The Board 38
Finance, Audit and Risk Committee 38
Council 38
Institutional Forum 38
Senate 38
Research and Ethics Committee 38
Assessment Committee 38
Teaching and Learning Committee 38
6 Academic Rules and Guidelines
Assessment 39
Submission and Assessment of Formative and Summative Assessments 39
General Regulations for the Assessment of Summative Assessments 39
Resubmission Of Summative Assessments 39
Supplementary Assessments 40
Additional Assessments 40
Assessment of Research Projects 40
Assessment of Dissertations 40
Assessment of Theses 40
The Assessment Appeals Process 40
Re-registration 41
The Award of a Qualification with Distinction (Cum Laude) 41
Plagiarism 41
Period of Study 42
Learning Experience 42
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Credit Transfers and Articulation 42
Rules of Progression 44
DA VINCI PROSPECTUS 2021 3Language Policy 44
Mode of Instruction 44
Student Contract 44
Fees and Deposits 44
Application Fee 44
Admission Fee 44
Registration Fee 44
Cancellation Fee 45
Payment Options 45
Non-refundable Fees 45
International Students 45
Financial Aid 45
Student Code of Conduct 46
Ethical Conduct 47
Respectful Conduct 47
Responsible Conduct 47
Diligent Conduct 48
Disciplinary Procedures 48
Complaints Policy 49
Health and Wellness 50
Disability 52
HIV/AIDS 52
7 Da Vinci Awards
tt100 Business Innovation Awards Programme 53
Da Vinci Alumni Awards 53
Da Vinci Social Architecture Award 56
8 Annexures
Annexure A - Payment Contract 57
Annexure B - Student Contract 60
Annexure C - Application Form 67
Annexure D - Corporate Partnerships 78
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REGISTERED NAME OF THE INSTITUTION
The Da Vinci Institute for Technology Management (PTY) Ltd is registered by the Department of Higher Education
and Training (DHET) as a Private Higher Education provider under the Higher Education Act 1997, registration no.
2004/ HE07/003. The Institute offers higher education qualifications in the distance mode of delivery, accredited by the
Council on Higher Education (CHE) and registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) by the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
CAMPUS DETAILS AND SITE OF DELIVERY
Da Vinci House, 16 Park Avenue, Modderfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa
T: +27 11 608 1331, F: +27 11 608 1380, I: www.davinci.ac.za, E: info@davinci.ac.za
REGISTERED PROGRAMMES
Site Programme Accredited Status
Higher Certificate in Management of
Da Vinci House Accredited/ Active
Technology and Innovation
Da Vinci House Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management Accredited/ Active
Da Vinci House Postgraduate Diploma in Business Leadership Accredited/ Active
Da Vinci House Master of Management in Technology and Innovation Accredited/ Active
Da Vinci House Master of Business Leadership Accredited/ Active
Da Vinci House Doctor of Management in Technology and Innovation Accredited/ Active
Da Vinci House Doctor of Business Leadership Accredited/ Active
VISION STATEMENT (DREAM)
Influence the co-creation of sustainable societies
MISSION STATEMENT (PURPOSE)
Growing agile, aligned and engaged leaders
LEGAL STATUS
The Da Vinci Institute for Technology Management (Pty) Ltd is registered as a private company in terms of Section 54(1)
of The Companies Act, 1973 (Act 61 of 1973) as amended. Registration No.2001/009271/07.
DA VINCI PROSPECTUS 2021 51 THE DA VINCI INSTITUTE
WELCOME TO THE DA VINCI INSTITUTE
The Da Vinci Institute for Technology Management (PTY) Ltd (Da Vinci),
situated in Modderfontein, Johannesburg is registered by the Department
of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as a Private Higher Education
RESPONSIBLE provider under the Higher Education Act 1997, registration no. 2004/
HE07/003. The Institute was founded in 2004 and offers higher education
EMPOWERING
qualifications in the distance mode of delivery, accredited by the Council
MINDFUL on Higher Education (CHE) and registered on the National Qualifications
ALIGNED Framework (NQF) by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
REVOLUTIONARY The Institute is focused on the creation of knowledge that is trans-
KIND disciplinary in nature, socially relevant, actively promotes diversity and
AGILE heterogeneity, and of which the intent is to apply situated learning,
problem probing and decision making as critical constructs to solve
BOLD work-based problems. In doing such, The Institute intends to contribute
LEADING towards the professional development of the people involved.
ENGAGING
The Institute derives its passion from preparing entrepreneurs,
prospective managers and business leaders to take control of their
working environments and lead their teams to facilitate socio-economic
development, thereby influencing the co-creation of sustainable societies.
GUIDELINES OF PRACTICE
The Institute offers a Higher Certificate in the Management of Technology
Our guidelines of practice are to:
and Innovation, a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management, a
• Develop a practice of disruptive Postgraduate Diploma in Business Leadership, a Master of Management
innovation in Technology and Innovation, a Master of Business Leadership, a
• Apply situated learning, problem Doctor of Management in Technology and Innovation, and a Doctor of
probing and decision making as
Business Leadership, thus offering a spectrum of learning solutions that
critical constructs
• Embed transdisciplinarity include aspects related to, amongst other, entrepreneurship, business
• Be socially accountable management, innovation management, systems thinking and business
• Actively promote diversity and leadership. Students engage in small groups, affording them the
heterogeneity opportunity to reflect on their own learning and to integrate such with
• Promote and manage quality in that of people who represent a wide range of cultural backgrounds and
innovative and meaningful ways
organisational realities.
• Appreciate where we are before
exploring where we want to go
• Acknowledge the world as a By integrating a framework into our programmes called the TIPS™
set of interdependent systems Managerial Leadership Framework (that contributes to the overarching
(systemic thinking) field of Business Leadership), The Institute is able to promote the agility,
• Be relevant and remarkable
alignment and engagement of people at work and truly facilitate a Mode 2
learning experience for students and sponsors alike, thus, meeting ever-
changing organisational performance needs.
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DA VINCI PURPOSE, DREAM, PRINCIPLES AND BRAND PROMISE
DREAM
Influence the co-creation of sustainable societies
PURPOSE
Growing agile, aligned and engaged leaders
PROMISE
Co-creating realities
STRATEGIC INTENT
To strengthen the growth of agile, aligned and engaged leaders, who co-create innovative
ecosystems and sustainable transformational societies
CORE PRINCIPLES
• Being curious
• Seeking truth
• Leveraging interconnectedness
• Awakening the senses
• Taking responsibility for crafting just and dynamic societies
• Embracing holism and living harmoniously
• Appreciating the shadow
• Mastering balance with integrity
DA VINCI PROSPECTUS 2021 71 THE DA VINCI INSTITUTE
WHO ARE WE?
LEADERSHIP (Board)
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Prof Benjamin Anderson
Director Dr Babongile Mkhize
SENATE
Chief Executive Officer and Principal (Ex-Officio) Prof Benjamin Anderson
Executive Dean: Research and Institutional Partnerships Prof Hendrik Baltus Klopper
Executive Dean: Academic Dr Franzél du Plooy-Cilliers
Executive Dean: Strategy and Stakeholder Management Dr Marla Koonin
Executive: Governance (Registrar) Ms Louise Fuller
Executive: Secretariat and Events Ms Sushie Padayachee
Dean: Design Dr Mario Landman
Head of Programme: Higher Certificate and Bachelors Mr Lebohang Mokoena
Head of Programme: Master and Doctorate Prof Hendrik Baltus Klopper
Faculty Dr Heather Goode
Faculty Mr Tshepho Langa
Faculty Mr Mark Fuller
Faculty Prof Paul Singh
Associate Faculty Mr Ezra Ndwande
Associate Faculty Mr Ben Burger
Associate Faculty Ms Martine Maraschin
Associate Faculty Dr Shaun Ruysenaar
Associate Faculty Mr Cliff Brunette
Associate Faculty Ms Juliette Fourie
Associate Faculty Ms Anamarie Wessels
Associate Faculty Mr Francois Minnaar
Associate Faculty Ms Lerato Daka
Associate Faculty Dr Pieter du Toit
Student Representative Ms Siddiah Muttee
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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
Chief Executive Officer and Principal Prof Benjamin Anderson
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Executive Dean: Research and Institutional Partnerships Prof Hendrik Baltus Klopper
Doctor of Commerce in Marketing Management
Executive Dean: Academic Dr Franzél du Plooy-Cilliers
Doctor of Literature and Philosophy
Executive: Growth and Sustainability Mr Thrishan Naicker
Master of Business Administration
Executive Dean: Strategy and Stakeholder Management Dr Marla Koonin
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication
Executive: Operations Ms Marizanne Burger
Bachelor of Accounting Honours
Executive: Governance (Registrar) Ms Louise Fuller
Bachelor of Arts
Executive: Secretariat and Events Ms Sushie Padayachee
Certificate in Basic Principles of Public Relations
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Chairperson Mr Sechaba Motsieloa
Vice Chair and Business Representative Specialist Mr Ntokozo Mahlangu
Chief Executive Officer and Principal Prof Benjamin Anderson
Executive Dean: Academic Dr Franzel du Plooy-Cilliers
Executive Dean: Research and Institutional Partnerships Prof Hendrik Baltus Klopper
Executive Dean: Strategy and Stakeholder Management Dr Marla Koonin
Executive: Operations Ms Marizanne Burger
Executive: Growth and Sustainability Mr Thrishan Naicker
Executive: Secretariat and Events Ms Sushie Padayachee
Business Representative Specialist Dr Ivor Blumenthal
Brand Representative Specialist Mr Artwell Nwaila
Law Representative Specialist Mr Satish Roopa
Business Representative Specialist Mr Thabo Mashaba
Alumni Representative Mr Zain Reddiar
Technology Management Specialist Dr Premie Naicker
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FACULTY AT DA VINCI
The Academic Community of The Da Vinci Institute has substantial teaching and academic research experience in both
local and international universities and many also have vast business experience with expertise in their respective fields.
Their expertise in both the academic as well as in the business arena, enables them to support the students to contribute to
new knowledge as well as create and influence new applications within the world of business.
Surname First name Qualifications
Master of Business Innovation (Deusto, University), Master of Business
Allen Genevieve (Mrs)
Administration (Herriot Watt University), Diploma in Marketing (IMM)
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (UFS), Master of Arts in Psychology
Anderson Benjamin (Prof) (UFS), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy (UFS), Bachelor of
Arts in Theology (UFS), National Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (UFS)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The
Da Vinci Institute), Master of Science in Management of Technology and
Barnard Alan (Dr)
Innovation (The Da Vinci Institute), Bachelor of Science in Industrial
Engineering (WITS)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The
Beharrie Vulumuzi (Dr) Da Vinci Institute), Master of Business Administration (Preston University),
Bachelor of Business Administration (Preston University)
Master of Science in Management of Technology and Innovation (The Da
Berkowitz Adrienne Vinci Institute), Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (IMM), Bachelor of Arts
(WITS)
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (UP), Master of Education (UP),
Blom Ronel (Dr) Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (Royal Melbourne Institute of
Technology), Bachelor of Arts (UNISA)
Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instructional Design and
Boshoff Anna (Dr) Development (UP), Master of Education (UP), Bachelor of Education
Honours (UP), Diploma in Higher Education and Training Practices (UP)
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (UFS), Master of Arts in Clinical
Bosman Jan (Dr)
Psychology (US), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (UPE)
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology (UP), Master of Computer
Botha Adele (Prof) Education (UP), Bachelor of Education Honours in Psychology (UP),
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Maths (UJ)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The
Da Vinci Institute), Master of Business Administration (UFS), National
Brand Hein (Dr) Postgraduate Diploma in Management (UNISA), Certificate in Human
Resource Management (South African Management Development Institute
- SAMDI)
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management (UNISA), Higher
Brits Esme
Teaching Diploma (Bloemfontein Teaching College)
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Bachelor of Arts Honours in Industrial Psychology (UJ), Bachelor of Arts in
Brooks Chantal (Ms)
Humanities (UJ), Diploma in Labour Law (GIMT)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The
Brough Andy (Dr) Da Vinci Institute), Master of Arts in Organisational Leadership (Regent
Business School), Bachelor of Education (WITS)
Master of Science in Technology and Innovation (The Da Vinci Institute),
Burger Ben National Higher Diploma in Total Quality Management (TUT), National
Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (TUT)
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science (UNISA), Master of Business
Chigada Joel (Prof) Leadership (UNISA), Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration
(UNISA)
Doctor of Philosophy (UJ), Master of Commerce (UFH), Bachelor of
Chiliya Norman (Prof) Commerce Honours in Business Management (UFH), Bachelor of
Commerce in Business Economics and Industrial Psychology (UFH)
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management (National Central University
of Taiwan), Master of Business Administration (University of Zimbabwe),
Master of Science in Economics (University of Zimbabwe), Master of
Chinomona Richard (Prof)
Science in Public Administration (UFH), Bachelor of Science Honours in
Politics and Administration (University of Zimbabwe), Bachelor of Science
in Economics (University of Zimbabwe)
Doctor of Literature and Philosophy in Communication (UNISA), Master
Linda Lorraine Cecilia
Chipunza of Arts TESOL (Herriot-Watt University), Bachelor of Arts (University of
(Dr)
Rhodesia), Certificate in Education (University of Rhodesia)
Master of Human Resource Management (UJ), Bachelor of Arts Honours
Claassen Loudine
in Industrial Psychology (UJ), Bachelor of Arts in Communication (UJ)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation
(The Da Vinci Institute), Master of Business Administration (Edinburgh
Clarke Robert (Dr) University), Management Development Programme (UP), National Higher
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (VUT), National Diploma in Mechanical
Engineering (VUT)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The
Da Vinci Institute), Master of Science in Computer Science (RU), Bachelor
Cooke Nickolas (Dr)
of Science Honours in Electronics (RU), Bachelor of Science in Physics
and Computer Science (RU)
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems (UNISA), Master of Commerce
Dagada Rabelani (Dr) in Information Systems (WITS), Master of Education in Computer Based
Education (UJ)
Doctor of Philosophy (UCT), Master of Engineering (University of Ilorin),
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (University of Ilorin), Postgraduate
Davidson Innocent (Prof)
Diploma in Business Management (UKZN), Associate Certificate in
Sustainable Energy Management (BC Institute of Technology)
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Doctor of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology (UNISA),
Master of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology (UP),
de Klerk Marizanne (Dr)
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management (UP),
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management (UP)
Master of Commerce in Human Resources Management (UJ), Bachelor of
De Kock Philip (Mr) Commerce Honours in Human Resources Development (UJ), Bachelor of
Administration in Labour Law and Public Administration (UP)
Master of Business Administration (MANCOSA), Masters in Business
Derengi Lloyd
Psychology , Bachelor of Philosophy (Pontificia Universitas Antonianum)
Master of Business Administration (Herriot-Watt University), Advanced
De Sousa Zito
Diploma in Taxation NQF Level 7 (UNISA)
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management (The Da Vinci Institute),
Deva Sushil (Mr)
Diploma (Damelin)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The
Dickinson Jeann (Dr) Da Vinci Institute), Master of Business Administration (WITS), Bachelor of
Commerce (UNISA)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management Studies (UNISA), Master of
Dirkse van Commerce in Business Management (UNISA), Bachelor of Commerce
Riaan (Dr)
Schalkwyk Honours in Business Management (UNISA), Bachelor of Commerce in
Marketing Management
Dorrington Samantha (Miss) Bachelor of Commerce (UNISA)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Applied Linguistics (WITS), Bachelor of Arts in
Douglas Jenny (Mrs)
Education (WITS), Diploma (IPM), Certificate (UNISA)
Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (UNISA), Masters of Arts in
Du Plooy-
Franzél (Dr) Communication (UJ), Bachelor of Arts Honours in Communication (UJ),
Cilliers
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (UJ)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The
Da Vinci Institute), Master of Business Leadership (UNISA), Bachelor of
Du Toit Pieter
Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management (UNISA), Bachelor
of Commerce (RAU)
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (UJ), Master
Duma Mlungisi (Dr) of Computer Science (UJ), Bachelor of Science Honours in Computer
Science (UJ), Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (UJ)
Doctor of Commerce in Auditing (UJ), Doctor of Commerce in Economics
(RAU), Master of Commerce in Economics (RAU), Bachelor of Commerce
Els Gideon (Prof)
Honours in Economics (RAU), Post Graduate Diploma in Education (RAU),
Bachelor of Commerce (RAU)
Doctor of Philosophy in Sport Science (US), Master of Sport Science (US),
Ferreira Suzanne (Dr) Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Biokinetics (US), Bachelor of Science in
Sport Science (US)
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Master of Management in Technology and Innovation (The Da Vinci
Fourie Juliette Institute), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Industrial Psychology (US),
Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial Psychology (US)
Master of Business Administration (Milpark Business School), Diploma in
Fuller Mark
Business Management (Institute of Business Management)
Master of Business Administration (Oxford Brookes University), Diploma in
Galvao Paul Management Development (Damelin), Certificate in Professional Business
and Life Coach (UNISA)
Master of Theology (UP), Bachelor of Arts Honours in Philosophy (UP),
Gerber Schalk Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology (UNISA), Bachelor of Theology
(UP), Bachelor of Arts (UP)
Goddard Belinda (Mrs) Bachelor of Arts (UNISA)
Master of Science in Management of Technology and Innovation (The Da
Goddard Richard Vinci Institute), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management
(UNISA), Bachelor of Education (WITS)
Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Master of Education (UP), Postgraduate
Goode Heather Certificate in Higher Education (UP), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in
Economics (RU), Bachelor of Commerce (RU)
Doctor of Philosophy (UCT), Master of Commerce (UKZN), Bachelor
Govender Krishna (Prof) of Pedagogics in Commerce (UDW), Bachelor of Education (UNISA),
Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management (UNISA)
Govender Merusha Bachelor of Education Honours (UP), Bachelor of Education (UP)
Doctor of Philosophy in Organisational Behaviour (UP), Master of
Business Leadership (UNISA), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in
Grobler Schalk (Dr)
Business Management (UP), Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource
Management (UP)
Helleputte Christian (Mr) Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management (The Da Vinci Institute)
Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (NMMU), Master of Arts in Medical
Sociology (NWU), Master of Technology in Systemic Theology (UNISA),
Herholdt Marius (Prof)
Postgraduate Diploma in Naturopathy (Calvary University), Bachelor of
Technology in Theology (UNISA)
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (UP), Master of Education (Vista
University), Master of Commerce in Business Information Systems
Herselman Marlien (Dr)
(NMMU), Bachelor of Education in General Education (NWU), Bachelor of
Arts in Education (NWU)
Master of Business Administration (UCT), Bachelor of Commerce in
Heynes Portia (Ms)
Banking (Damelin)
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Doctor of Philosophy in Human and Community Development (University
of Illinois), Master of Science in Sociology and Social Anthropology
Hodza Fay (Dr)
(University of Zimbabwe), Bachelor of Science Honours in Sociology
(University of Zimbabwe)
Doctor of Business Leadership (UNISA), Master of Business Administration
Hove George (Dr) (MANCOSA), Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (IMM), Bachelor of
Business Studies (University of Zimbabwe)
Master of Business Administration (UP), Bachelor of Engineering Honours
Isaac Nithin (Mr)
(UP), Bachelor of Engineering (UP)
Janse van Doctor of Technology in Practical Theology (UNISA), Master of Commerce
Gerhard (Dr)
Rensburg in Leadership Studies (UKZN), Bachelor of Arts (UP)
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (UP), Master of Business
Administration (GIBS), Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology (Vista
Jansen Van
Pieter Jacobus (Mr) University), Bachelor of Arts Honours in Political Science (UPE), Bachelor
Vuuren
of Arts in Political Science, Psychology and Public Administration (UPE),
Diploma in Industrial Relations (Damelin)
Master of Business Administration (WITS), Bachelor of Science in
Johnston Michael Ian (Mr)
Chemistry (UCT)
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Management (UJ), Master of
Joseph Meera (Prof) Computer Applications (Bangalore University), Bachelor of Science
(University of Kerala)
Kachere Blessing (Mr) Master of Business Administration (MANCOSA)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The
Da Vinci Institute), Master of Science in Transformation Management
Kada Stephen (Dr)
(University of Buckingham), Bachelor of Science in Sociology (University of
Zimbabwe)
Master of Commerce in Information Systems and Technology (UKZN),
Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematics (Midlands State University),
Kamalizeni Aubrey (Mr)
Diploma in Project Management (BCC), Certificate of Education (University
of Cambridge)
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration (UP), Master of Public
Modimowabarwa
Kanyane Administration (UL), Bachelor of Administration Honours (UL), Bachelor of
(Prof)
Administration (UL)
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Leadership (UNISA), Master of
Katsamba Dzingai (Dr) Business Administration (Regent Business School), Bachelor of Business
Administration (IMM)
Doctor of Philosophy in International Politics (UP), Master of Business
Leadership in Executive Project Management and Executive Strategic
Khanyile Moses Bongani (Dr) Management (UNISA), Master of Arts in Political Science (US), Bachelor
of Military Science Honours (UCT), Bachelor of Military Science in Political
Science (US)
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Doctor of Technology in Education (TUT), Master of Technology in
Khumalo Sefiso Benedict (Dr)
Education (TUT), Bachelor of Arts in Theology (Global University)
Doctor of Commerce in Marketing Management (UJ), Master of Commerce
in Marketing Management (RAU), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in
Klopper Hendrik Baltus (Prof)
Marketing Management (RAU), Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing
Management (RAU)
Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law (Global Business Solutions), Bachelor
Krause Paula
of Commerce in Business Management (The Da Vinci Institute)
Landman Nadia (Mrs) Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing (IMM)
Master of Business Administration (US), Postgraduate Diploma in
Langa Tshepho
Economic Policy (UWC), Bachelor of Commerce (UKZN)
Doctor of Philosophy (City University), Master of Business Administration
(Harvard Business School), Master of Science in Economics (London
Lessem Ronnie (Prof)
School of Economics), Bachelor of Science Honours in Economics
(University of Rhodesia and Nyasaland)
Leung Wing Sze Vingin Bachelor of Education Honours (WITS), Bachelor of Education (WITS)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The
Da Vinci Institute), Bachelor of Arts Honours in English (UP), Bachelor
Lloyd Shirley (Dr)
of Arts in Languages and Drama (UP), Postgraduate Diploma in Higher
Education (Pretoria Teachers Training College)
Doctor of Philosophy in Development Sociology (Wageningen University),
Master of Science in Sociology and Social Anthropology (University of
Magadlela Dumisani (Dr)
Zimbabwe), Bachelor of Science Honours in Sociology (University of
Zimbabwe)
Doctor of Philosophy in Structural Engineering (WITS), Master of Science in
Mahachi Jeffrey (Dr) Structural Engineering (University of Surrey) Bachelor of Science Honours
in Civil Engineering (University of Zimbabwe)
Master of Management in Technology and Innovation (The Da Vinci
Mahlangu Ntokozo (Mr)
Institute), Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Sciences (UNISA)
Master of Science in Governance and Development Management
Makunyane Lefate (Mr) (University of Birmingham), Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and
Auditing (UNISA)
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management (MSU), National
Malemu Madi (Mr) Higher Diploma in Purchasing (Bulawayo Polytechnic College), Diploma in
Education (University of Zimbabwe)
Doctor of Philosophy in Electronic Engineering (US), Master of Science
Maneschijn Anton (Dr) in Aeronautical Engineering (WITS), Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering (WITS)
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Master of Business Administration (The American University), Bachelor of
Marais Berenice Lue (Mrs) Arts in Economics (The University of the District of Columbia), Diploma in
Hotel Management (DUT)
Doctor of Administration (University of Fort Hare), Master of Business
Marutlulle Noah Kaliofas (Dr) Administration (MANCOSA), Bachelor of Business Administration (Newport
University)
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management (Regent),
National Higher Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (University
Masau Willard
of Zimbabwe), National Diploma in Technical and Vocational
Education(University of Zimbabwe)
Master of Commerce in Marketing Strategy (Midlands State University),
Masiyiwa Portia (Ms)
Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Communication (Monash)
Matimba Irene Nyasha Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics (Midlands State University)
Master of Business Administration (University of Zimbabwe), Master of
Education (University of Zimbabwe), Bachelor of Education (University of
Mavunga George
Zimbabwe), Diploma of Education (University of Zimbabwe), Diploma in
Training Management (Institute of Personnel Management of Zimbabwe)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The
Da Vinci Institute), Master of Business Administration (Management
Mgwenya John (Dr) College of Southern Africa), Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology
(UKZN), Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Milpark
Business School)
Minnaar Francois (Mr) Bachelor of Engineering (UP)
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Demography (UP), Bachelor of Arts in
Minnie Jan Benjamin (Mr)
Sociology and Psychology (UP)
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Vista University), Master of Education
Mitchell Jean (Dr) (Vista University), Bachelor of Education in General Education (UNISA),
Bachelor of Arts (UP)
Bachelor of Commerce Honours (Regent Business School), Bachelor of
Mnisi Mgidi Emmanual (Mr)
Commerce (UJ)
Doctor of Philosophy (UP), Master of Business Administration
Mokgobu Phasoane Eliazer (Dr) (Regent Business School), Master of Administration (UP), Bachelor of
Administration Honours (UP), Bachelor of Administration (UP)
Master of Business Administration (De Montfort University), Bachelor of
Mokhabela Taelo (Miss)
Education Honours (UL), Bachelor of Arts in Education (UL)
Master of Business Administration (NWU), Postgraduate Certificate in
Mokoena Lebohang Education (NWU), Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Informatics
(NWU)
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Doctor of Philosophy in Education Management (UP), Master of Education
Monareng Mothai Amos (Dr) Management (UP), Bachelor of Education Honours in Education
Management (UNISA), Bachelor of Administration (UNISA)
Bachelor of Administration (UNISA), Diploma in Personnel Management
Moodley Saras (Mrs)
(IAC), Diploma in Management Information Systems (UP)
Doctor of Philosophy in Sport Science (UJ), Master of Adult Education
Morris-Eyton Heather (Dr) (WITS), Bachelor Honours in Education (WITS), Bachelor of Physical
Education (WITS)
Doctor of Technology in Logistics (TUT), Master of Business Leadership
(UP), License in Organisation Scientisique Du Travali (University
Mpwanya Musenga (Dr)
of Cepromad - SAQA equivalency certificate to Honours Degree in
Management)
Master of Commerce in Financial Economics (UJ),Bachelor of Science
Mtetwa Senzeni Honours in Mathematics (RAU), Bachelor of Science in Mathematical
Sciences (RAU)
Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainable Agriculture (UFS), Master of Science in
Extension and Resource Economics (UP), Bachelor of Science Honours in
Muchesa Evans (Dr)
Extension and Resource Economics (UP), Bachelor of Science in
Agribusiness (Solusi University)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation
(The Da Vinci Institute), Master of Science in Economic Transformation
Muchineripi Paul (Dr)
(Buckingham University UK), Bachelor of Administration (University of
Zimbabwe)
Doctor of Technology in Business Administration (TUT), Master of Science
Mukonza Chipo (Dr) in Agriculture and Applied Economics (University of Zimbabwe), Bachelor
of Science Honours in Economics (University of Zimbabwe)
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (UNISA), Master of Science in
Musakwa Mercy Tsitsi (Dr) Economics (University of Zimbabwe), Bachelor of Science Honours in
Economics (University of Zimbabwe)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (Milpark Business
Muthee Siddiah School), Bachelor of Arts Honours in Applied Linguistics (UJ), Bachelor of
Arts in Language Practioners (UJ)
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (UJ), Master of Commerce in
Muzenda Alexander (Dr) Economics (UJ), Bachelor of Science Honours in Monitory and Financial
Economics (UFH), Bachelor of Commerce in Management (UFH)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management and Informations Systems (UWC),
Naicker Visvanathan (Prof) Master of Commerce in Management (UWC), Advanced Diploma in
Management (UWC)
DA VINCI PROSPECTUS 2021 171 THE DA VINCI INSTITUTE
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Leadership (UNISA), Master of Business
Leadership (UNISA), Advanced Programme in Supply Chain Management
Naidoo Calvin (Dr)
NQF Level 7 (UNISA), Bachelor of Theology (UNISA), Diploma in
Accounting (Damelin)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation
Ncube Mthandazo (Dr) (The Da Vinci Institute), Master of Business Administration (UKZN),
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (ExEd)
Master of Organisational Leadership (Regent University, USA), Master of
Science in Chemistry (Wits), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human
Ndou Valerie
Resources Development (UJ), Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry
(RU), Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biochemistry (RU)
Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies (WITS), Master of
Philosophy in Human Resource Development (UJ), Bachelor of Education
Ndzwayiba Nceba (Dr)
Honours in Training and Development (NW), Bachelor of Technology in
Human Resource Development (UNISA)
Doctor of Philosophy in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Nemaenzhe Peter (Dr) (UP), Master of Business Leadership (UNISA), Bachelor of Science in
Chemistry and Mathematics (Medunsa)
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics (UP), Bachelor of
Nienaber Thinus (Mr)
Commerce in Business Economics (UFS)
Master of Business Administration (Oxford University), Master of Science
in Global Energy, Climate Change Policy and Mineral Law (University of
Ngubo Boy Manqoba
London), Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science (UNISA), Bachelor
of Accounting Science (UFS)
Master of Business Administration (The City University London), Bachelor
Ngwenya Lulama (Mr) of Accounting Science Honours (UNISA), Bachelor of Commerce in
Accounting (UCT)
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (WITS), Master of Science in
Nyamkure Blondel (Dr) Economics (UKZN), Diploma in Project Management (UKZN), Bachelor of
Commerce in Accounting Honours (UKZN)
Nyikadzawanda Goshen (Mr) Bachelor of Life Sciences (UNISA)
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Science (WITS), Master of Business
Owusu Martin (Dr) Management (Kwame Nkrumah University), Bachelor of Arts Honours
(Kwame Nkrumah University)
Master of Management in Technology and Innovation (The Da Vinci
Institute), Master of Business Leadership (UNISA), Postgraduate Diploma
Padayachee Logan
in Telecommunications (Ecsa), Bachelor of Commerce in Business
Management (UNISA)
18 DA VINCI PROSPECTUS 2021Doctor of Professional Studies (Middlesex University), Master of Education
Pampallis Paddy (Dr) in Educational Psychology (WITS), Bachelor of Arts Honours in Clinical
Psychology (UNISA), Bachelor of Arts (UNISA)
Master of Management in ICT Policy and Regulation (WITS), Postgraduate
Patel Ashraf (Mr)
Diploma in Telecommunications and Information Policy (UNISA)
Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics (UKZN), Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Pippa Mullins (Mrs)
(UKZN)
Master of Business Administration (MANCOSA), Postgraduate Certificate in
Ponoane Napo (Mr)
Information Technology Management (WITS)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The
Da Vinci Institute), Master of Science in Management of Technology and
Poolo Ishmael (Dr)
Innovation (The Da Vinci Institute), Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical
Engineering
Master of Business Administration (UP), Bachelor of Science in
Potgieter Theo
Agricultural Economics (UP)
Master of Commerce in Marketing Management (NWU), Bachelor of
Pretorius Dawn Technology in Risk Management (WITS), Diploma in Sales and Marketing
(Union College)
Doctor of Commerce in Human Resource Management (UP), Master of
Commerce in Human Resource Management (UP), Bachelor of Commerce
Pretorius Werner (Dr)
Honours in Human Resource Management (UP), Bachelor of Commerce in
Human Resource Management (UP)
Master of Arts in Sociology (RAU), Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sociology
Quilliam Neale Edwin (Mr)
(UNISA), Bachelor of Arts in English and Sociology (UNISA)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The
Rajab Rooksana (Dr) Da Vinci Institute), Master of Higher Education (UKZN), Postgraduate
Diploma in Tertiary Education (UNISA), Bachelor of Oral Health (UKZN)
Master of Business Administration (UKZN), Bachelor of Commerce in
Reason Sibanda (Mr) Technology Management (DUT), Diploma in Office Management (Harare
Polytechnical College)
Master of Management in Technology and Innovation (The Da Vinci
Reddy Jayesh
Institute), Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (UKZN)
Rissik-Nunes Michelle (Mrs) Bachelor of Commerce (WITS), Higher Diploma in Education (WITS)
Master of Business Leadership (UNISA), Bachelor of Commerce in
Roper Patricia
Business Economics (UNISA)
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Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology (NMMU), Master of
Business Leadership (UNISA), Master of Technology in Information
Ruxwana Nkqubela (Dr)
Systems (WITS), Bachelor of Technology in Engineering Computer Systems
(TUT), National Diploma in Engineering Computer Systems (TUT)
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (Edinburgh University), Master of
Ruysenaar Shaun (Dr) Geography and Environmental Management (WITS), Bachelor of Science
Honours (WITS), Bachelor of Science in Physics and Geography (RAU)
Master of Business Administration (UCT), Bachelor of Science in Chemical
Scallan Brian
Engineering (UCT), Bachelor of Commerce in Economics (UNISA)
Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership (University of Gallen, Switzerland),
Lizentiaten der Wirtschaftswissenschaften equivalent to Master of
Schieffer Alexander (Prof)
Economics (University of Gallen, Switzerland), Llicentiatus Oeconomicus
equivalent to a Bachelor of Science (University of Gallen, Switzerland)
Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Psychology (Atlantic International
Scholtz Dewald (Dr) University), Master of Business Administration (WITS), Master of Arts
(UNISA), Postgraduate Diploma in Information Management (UJ)
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management (TUT), Master
of Commerce in Industrial Psychology (UNISA), Bachelor of Commerce
Schultz Cecile (Prof)
Honours in Human Resource Management (UP), Bachelor of Commerce in
Industrial Psychology (NWU)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The
Sekgaphane Mamohau (Dr) Da Vinci Institute), Master of Management in Technology and Innovation
(The Da Vinci Institute), Bachelor of Commerce Marketing (NWU)
Selebogo Mokgethi Master of Business Leadership (UNISA), Bachelor of Commerce (NWU)
Doctor of Public Health (MEDUNSA), Master of Public Health (Temple
Setswe Geoffrey (Prof) University in Philadelphia), Bachelor of Nursing Science and Art Honours
(MEDUNSA) Bachelor of Arts in Nursing Science (UNISA)
Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The
Da Vinci Institute), Master of Science in Information Technology (Anglia
Shapeta Bevan (Dr)
Ruskin University, UK), Bachelor of Science in Computers (National
Computing Centre)
Doctor of Science in Genetics (UP), Master of Business Leadership
Shipham Sidney (Dr)
(UNISA), Master of Science in Genetics (UP)
Doctor of Social Sciences (The Da Vinci Institute), Doctor of Theology
Sigamoney Claudia Lavelle (Dr) (Team Impact University), Master in Business Administration (Regent
Business School), Bachelor of Commerce (UNISA)
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Movement Science (UP), Master of Arts in
Singh Paul (Prof) Human Movement Science (UKZN), Bachelor of Arts Honours in Physical
Education (UKZN), Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education (UKZN)
Doctor of Philosophy (UCT), Master of Arts (UCT), Bachelor of Arts
Smith Ailsa Stewart (Dr)
Honours (UCT), Bachelor of Arts (UCT)
20 DA VINCI PROSPECTUS 2021Smith Lionell Loyd (Mr) Master of Business Administration (WITS) Bachelor of Science (WITS)
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science (UP), Master of Education
in Computer Aided Education (UP), Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Steyn Dolf (Dr)
(Goustad College of Education), Bachelor of Education (S.A. College for
Educational and Further Training)
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management (UJ), Master of Commerce
(UFH), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management (UFH),
Stoutjesdyk Robin (Dr)
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Economics and Industrial Psychology
(UFH)
Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainable Agriculture (UFS), Master of Science
Stroebel Aldo (Dr) in Agricultural Development (Ghent University), Bachelor of Agricultural
Science Honours (UP), Bachelor of Science in Physiology (UP)
Doctor of Philosophy in Organisational Behaviour (UP), Master of
Swarts Ilze (Dr) Commerce in Industrial Psychology (USB), Bachelor of Commerce
Honours in Industrial Psychology (USB), Bachelor of Commerce (USB)
Doctor of Philosophy (RU), Master of Education (RU), Bachelor of Social
Taylor Simon (Prof)
Science Honours (UKZN), Bachelor of Social Science Honours (UKZN)
Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism Management (NWU), Master of
Technology in Tourism Management (VUT), Postgraduate Diploma in
Taylor Trish (Dr)
Higher Education (IIE), Bachelor of Technology in Tourism Management
(VUT), National Diploma in Travel and Tourism Practice (WITS)
Doctor of Public Administration (UNISA), Master of Public Administration
Davhana Reckson (University of Venda), Bachelor of Public Administration Honours
Thakathi
(Prof) (University of Venda), Bachelor in Public Administration (University of
Venda), Diploma in Public Administration (University of the North)
Doctor of Business Leadership (UNISA), Master of Business Administration
Thaver Gerald (Dr) (Milpark Business School), Bachelor of Commerce in Business
Management (UNISA)
Teeruth Anusha Postgraduate Diploma (UKZN), Bachelor of Commerce (UKZN)
Master of Science in Atmospheric Sciences (WITS), Bachelor of Science in
Tosen Greg
Operations Research (UNISA), Diploma in Meteorology (TUT)
Doctor of Business Leadership (UNISA), Master of Business Administration
Tshehla Makgopa (Prof) (UKZN), Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (UKZN),
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (UCT)
Doctor of Technology in Informatics (CPUT), Master of Science in Statistics
Uys Corrie (Dr) (UNISA), Bachelor of Science Honours in Statistics (UNISA), Bachelor of
Music (UPE)
Doctor of Philosophy in Corporate Strategy (UFS), Master of Business
Van Buuren Rudolph (Dr) Administration (Henley Business School), Bachelor of Commerce in
Business Management (UNISA)
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Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering (University of Hertfordshire,
van de Linde Andries (Dr) UK), Master of Technology in Electrical Engineering (NMMU), Postgraduate
Diploma in Higher Education (UNISA)
Doctor of Business Administration (NMMU), Master of Business
Van Den Berg Ruaan (Dr)
Administration (Bond University)
Doctor of Technology in Human Resource Management (TUT), Master
van Hoek Catharina (Dr) of Technology in Human Resource Management (TUT), Bachelor of Arts
Honours in Psychology (PU)
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (UP), Master of Clinical Psychology
Van Zyl Deon (Dr) (UJ), Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology (UJ), Bachelor of Arts in
Psychology (UJ)
Master of Business Administration (NMU), National Diploma in Biomedical
Venturini Ronwyn (Ms)
Technology (NMU)
Doctor of Business Leadership (UNISA), Master of Business Leadership
(UNISA), Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Design (UNISA),
Viljoen Rica (Dr)
Postgraduate Diploma in Group Process Consultation (UNISA), Bachelor of
Commerce (UNISA)
Masters of Business Administration (Bond University), Diploma in
Wagner Belinda (Mrs)
Marketing (IMM)
Bachelor of Technology in Education (Technikon, Pretoria), National
Wessels Anna-Marie (Ms)
Diploma (Technikon, Pretoria)
Master of Business Administration (Business School Netherlands),
Williams Augustine Julian (Mr) Postgraduate Diploma in Economics (University of London), Bachelor of
Commerce (UWC)
Diploma in Human Resource Management (Damelin), Higher Certificate in
Wills Jeanine (Mrs)
Management of Innovation and Technology (The Da Vinci Institute)
Master of Business Administration (University of Wales), Bachelor of Arts
Winter Vanessa (Mrs) Honours in Psychology (UNISA), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (UNISA),
Diploma in Education (WITS)
Doctor of Business Administration (TUT), Master of Organisational
Leadership (TUT), Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration
Zhowa Takesure (Dr) (Regent Business School), Postgraduate Certificate in Education
(Haaga-Helia University), Diploma in Vocational and Technical Education
(University of Zimbabwe)
Doctor of Business Leadership (UNISA), Master of Business Administration
Zungunde Matildah (Dr) (MANCOSA), Bachelor of Business Administration and Marketing (IMM),
Diploma in Banking (Institute of Bankers), Diploma in Marketing (IMM)
22 DA VINCI PROSPECTUS 2021THE DA VINCI INSTITUTE 1
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP – THE PHILOSOPHY
Over the years, the approach to the development of Organisations that strive to be globally competitive
managers has been the subject of much debate. More need to be managed by people who have a
recently, there is increasing evidence of a growing profound understanding of the complexities of
disillusionment among employers that business school managing an environment in which technology,
graduates are simply not equipped to return to the work innovation and people have a pervasive impact on
environment and make a meaningful contribution. In view competitive advantage. The Institute specialises in the
of this apparent lack of ‘fit for purpose’ programme design, development of business leaders who are equipped
The Institute has developed an innovative approach to with, amongst other, problem probing and decision-
managerial leadership development. The approach is making skills, as related to the above
based on the following aspects:
In-company solutions - In the event of company
Students are assessed by way of both formative sponsored programmes, each assessment is linked
and summative assessments, including: integrated to a work-related assignment in which candidates
assessments, research projects, dissertations and are expected to use their newly acquired skills, to
theses, where applicable find conceptual solutions to a work based challenge
Use of Case Studies - While examples from other Cooperation with students - Active associations
operations (both successes and failures) are often between The Institute and various private and
cited and deemed important to learning, The Institute public sector operations has afforded The Institute
(as many international academic institutions) utilises the opportunity of working in a diverse range of
the in-house case study approach as an important organisations. The success of its programmes
learning process emanates from effective cooperation where there is
joint responsibility for the full integration of learning
The application of Business Driven Action Learning within the student’s work environment.
principles - Learning through experiences in other
environments, is perceived to be an important The Institute graphically represents its Business Leadership
element in the development of new skills. This Framework as follows:
concept encourages candidates to take experiences
from environments very different from their own and
to ’laterally link’ the learning to their own environment
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THE DA VINCI INSTITUTE’S TIPS™ MANAGERIAL LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
The intent of The Da Vinci Institute’s TIPS™ Managerial
Leadership Framework is to provide a systemic awareness of
the multiple sub-systems at play within society, including the
workplace; evoking an awareness of existing mental models
THE MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY (MOT)
and the ability to re-think and dissect assumptions about work
Here we argue that we are all technologists, everyone of us who
performance to inform the future. In applying this complex
knows how to do something in a certain way and uses tools to do
systemic lens, individuals are afforded an opportunity to it, be they pencils or personal computers, machine tools or video
make sense (sense making) of their own reality in relation to screens. Teachers, auto designers, builders of factories or financial
the proposed conceptual frame. In doing so, the emergence plans, whether we use language labs or lasers in whatever we do, we
participate in the management of technology of our age.
of additional and/or similar managerial leadership practices
and competencies may afford individuals the opportunity
to co-create alternative interpretations, perspectives, and/
or conceptual frameworks to cooperatively navigate change
and add new knowledge to the domain.
THE MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATION (MOI)
The TIPS™ Managerial Leadership Framework aims
This is essentially about how an organisation firstly
to contribute towards the overarching field of Business capitalises on the ideation process to develop an
Leadership. The framework has been developed utilising a innovative product, service, process of system and
longitudinal study over a 28 year period, based on over 150 as a result to commercialise and implement such
innovation.
metrics. Utilising both a qualitative and quantitative research
design, the study used a mixed method of self-administered
questionnaires, workshops and semi-structured interviews.
The sample to date consists of approximately 1900
organisations including emerging, small, medium and large
enterprises representing various continents.
THE MANAGEMENT OF PEOPLE (MOP)
This is about the understanding of the human bridge
in implementing organisational processes and how the
organisational human factor is leveraged, showing how
and where people make the real difference in sustaining
organisational growth and competence.
THE MANAGEMENT OF SYSTEMS (MOS)
Here we focus on the synthesis of all organisational activities
and performances systemically, in an attempt to solve
unique problems. The re-design of a competitive landscape
may result in being hyper competitive. It also assumes that
one perceives reality as a combination of known, knowable,
complex and chaotic dimensions.
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GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
As a result of South Africa’s historical imbalances, there are
disparities in income and occupations which our clients The admission requirements of The Institute are in line with
seek to redress. In view thereof, our student numbers are the policies and regulations promulgated by the Department
also informed by requests from the workplace, with a strong of Higher Education and Training.
equity focus to eliminate unfair discrimination in seeking to
achieve a diverse and broadly representative workforce. The Institute offers the following alternative route:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for access
In so doing, The Institute seeks to promote the Constitutional
right of equality and promote economic development by its
contribution as a good educational steward of transformation. ADMISSION PROCEDURE
It is a condition of enrolment for a Da Vinci qualification that: A completed application form must be submitted by all
a student must have access to personal technology prospective students to the Admissions office, together
(data, a stable Internet connection and computer), as with the required supporting documentation. The
studying through The Institute is dependent on online Admissions office will communicate the specific process
engagements and dates related to the relevant programme which has
a student may register at The Institute on condition been applied for.
that the student is not presently registered at any
other institution for another qualification.
Applicants must meet the minimum statutory requirements
of the relevant qualification in addition to any requirement
specified in the admission criteria of the qualification. The
admission requirements are indicated under the admission
criteria for each qualification.
26 DA VINCI PROSPECTUS 2021QUALIFICATIONS 3
3.1 HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
SAQA ID 96742 120 CREDITS NQF 5
The Higher Certificate is specifically designed to enable personal development opportunities whilst meeting their job
members of an organisation, whose career paths have not requirements and emphasising the integration of systems,
necessarily included gaining formal qualifications, to realise technology, innovation and people development concepts
their true potential by developing them to understand their into each individual’s performance. The curriculum
role in an organisational context and preparing them to is coupled with the choice of elective modules in the
perform their job effectively within a modern organisational curriculum that hone students’ skills in a particular area.
environment. The qualification also equips students with
THE CURRICULUM FOR THE HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY
AND INNOVATION
Module Credits
Fundamental Modules
Self, Other and Social Contexts 10
Creative Thinking, Decision-Making and Problem Solving 8
Systems Thinking 12
Core Modules
Management of Innovation 10
Management of People 10
Management of Technology 10
Total Compulsory Credits 60
Students are required to select any one of the following subject areas, which consists of elective modules to the value
of 60 credits
• Banking Practice • New Venture Creation
• Business Analysis • Project Management
• Business Improvement Specialists • Safety, Health, Environmental, Risk and Quality (SHERQ)
• Business Management Management
• Culturally Dynamic Management • Sales Process and Management Environment
• Customs Brokerage • Small and Medium Enterprises
• Customer Centricity • Supply Chain Management: Logistics and Transport
• Key Account Management • Transformation through Employer Compliance
Total Elective Credits 60
Total Credits 120
Kindly contact The Institute for availability of electives. The Institute reserves the right not to run a particular elective
subject area should minimum enrolment numbers not be reached. For further information about this qualification and
/or elective subject area options, contact the Registry office on 011 6081331 or registry@davinci.ac.za. You can also
visit our website www.davinci.ac.za
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