University of South Africa, UNISAUniversity of South Africa, UNISA

Explosives technologies are widely used in mining, manufacturing and construction. This programme equips students to apply these technologies safely and cost-effectively by developing deep technical knowledge and advanced management skills. Apart from the modules on explosives technologies and practice, the programme focuses on management, economics, business management, financial techniques, quality management and safety, health and environmental management.

Type: undergraduate diploma

Duration: 3 years part time

Compulsory Subjects

First year subjects:
  • Management
  • Explosives
  • Financial Techniques
  • Communication in English
  • End-user Computing
Second year subjects:
  • Management
  • Explosives
  • Business Management
  • Quality Management
  • Economics
Third year subjects:
  • Management
  • Explosives
  • SHE Management
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Explosives Industrial Practice

Careers: middle or senior manager in explosives environment.

Source: www.unisa.ac.za