Southern Business School (SBS) Tuition & Fees: 2025/2026

This is information containing the Southern Business School (SBS) tuition and fee structure for 2024/2025. The authority of the institution has released the amount payable as school fees for certificate and diploma programmes for the new academic session.

This is to inform all the prospective candidates offered provisional admission or probably seeking admission into the Southern Business School (SBS) for the 2025 academic session that the management of the institution has released the amount they are required to pay as an acceptance fee. We specifically publish this information here today for all people who need to know the current school fees at the Southern Business School (SBS). Please note that if you have applied for admission to the Southern Business School (SBS) or if you are already a student, it is advised that you know the current tuition fees for all students, and this knowledge will help you avoid making mistakes that will cost you your admission.

Note: The Southern Business School is now part of the Stadio Higher Education

SOUTHERN BUSINESS SCHOOL (SBS) FEES STRUCTURE FOR CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

Southern Business School (SBS) 2024/2025 Tuition and Fees

Doctor of Management 

ACTVIVITY NAME	FEE
Application fee	R460
Phase 1: Proposal writing ( Pre-Candidacy)	R12 000
Should a student be unsuccessful, he or she will have an additional three months to resubmit, with support from Stadio. (additional)	R4 000
Phase 2: The Candidature phase (Thesis Writing) [Annual Fee]	R37 000

Please note:

• Additional costs for editing, proofreading, and statistical analysis are not
• Prices quoted above DO NOT include the cost of
• Prices are subject to annual

Master of Management

180 CREDITS (MINIMUM 2 YEARS; MAXIMUM 5 YEARS)

OPTION 1 : Research-Based	AMOUNT
Enrolment fee	R460
Registration fee per semester (Upon registration of each semester)	R8 360
Re-registration fee	R850

OPTION 2: COURSEWORK	AMOUNT
I. SIX MODULES ARE COMPULSORY
II. MINI-DISSERTATION
Enrolment Fee	R460
Once-off Registration Fee upon acceptance of registration	R6 300
Cost per module	R3 350
Mini-dissertation per semester	R7 610
Re-registration fee	R850

FULL PAYMENT (PER SEMESTER)

	SEMESTER 1 (due 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (due 31, 2021)
Master of Management OPTION: 1 *	R8 360	R8 360
Master of Management OPTION: 2 *	From R3 350 / module	From R3 350 / module

* Please note that this amount excludes the registration and application fees, which must be paid upfront.

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)

132 CREDITS (18 MONTHS)

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Strategic Management V	R4 070
Leadership V	R3 400
Managerial Economics V	R3 400
International Management V	R3 400
Research Methodology: VA	R1 930
Research Methodology: VB	R2 480
Project Management V	R3 400
Financial Management V/Public Sector Financial Management V	R3 400
Elective 1*	R3 400

OPTION 1: FULL PAYMENT (PER SEMESTER)

Bachelor of Business Administration Honours	SEMESTER 1 (due 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (due 31, 2021)
	From R3 400 / Module	From R3 400 / Module

 OPTION 2: MONTHLY (PER SEMESTER)

Bachelor of Business Administration Honours	SEMESTER 1 (starting 31 March 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (starting 31 August 31, 2021)	PAYMENTS
	From R850 / Module	From R850 / Module	4 per semester

Please note:

• There are 2 registrations per year that take place per academic year.
• Prices quoted above DO NOT include the cost of
• We offer debit orders for your convenience: avoid late fees and interest by using the debit order
• Prices are subject to annual

ADDITIONAL COSTS

ITEM	AMOUNT
Exemptions (per module)	R660
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL per module)	R1 000
RPL: Administration Fee	R810

Bachelor of Business Administration, 360 CREDITS (3 YEARS)

1ST YEAR

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Business Management I	R3 060
Business  Communication	R2 520
Economics IA	R1 610
Economics IB	R1 610
Information Management	R2 520
Major Elective I*	R2 520

 

2ND YEAR

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Management II	R3 060
Accounting	R2 520
Leadership	R3 060
Business Law and Labour Law	R2 520
Economics IIA/Governmental Economics	R1 740
Major Elective II*	R2 520

3RD YEAR 

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Management III	R3 060
Research  Methodology	R3 060
Corporate Governance	R2 520
Economics IIB/Development Economics	R1 740
Financial Management/Public Sector Financial Management	R3 060
Major Elective III*	R2 520

 OPTION 1: FULL PAYMENT (PER SEMESTER)

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree	SEMESTER 1 (due 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (due 31, 2021)
	From R1 610 / Module	From R1 610 / Module

 OPTION 2: MONTHLY (PER SEMESTER)

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree	SEMESTER 1 (starting 31 March 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (starting 31 August 31, 2021)	PAYMENTS
	From R630 / Module	From R630 / Module	4 per semester

Please note:

• There are 2 registrations per year that take place per academic year. Upon first-time registration as a student of STADIO, a non-refundable registration fee of R1,500 must be paid upfront. For any subsequent registration, a non-refundable registration fee of R850 must be paid upfront at registration for the specific semester.
• Prices quoted above DO NOT include the cost of
• We offer debit orders for your convenience: avoid late fees and interest by using the debit order
• Prices are subject to annual

ADDITIONAL COSTS

ITEM	AMOUNT
Exemptions (per module)	R660
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL per module)	R1 000
RPL: Administration Fee	R810

Advanced Diploma in Management

120 CREDITS (1 YEAR)

 

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Management Practise IV	R3 010
Leadership IV	R3 010
Research Methodology IV	R3 010
Elective 1*	R3 010
Elective 2*	R3 010
Elective 3*	R3 010

OPTION 1: FULL PAYMENT (PER SEMESTER)

Advanced Diploma in Management	SEMESTER 1 (due 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (due 31, 2021)
	R3 010 / Module	R3 010 / Module

 

OPTION 2: MONTHLY (PER SEMESTER)

Advanced Diploma in Management	SEMESTER 1 (starting 31 March 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (starting 31 August 31, 2021)	PAYMENTS
	From R753 / Module	From R753 / Module	4 per semester

Please note:

• There are 2 registrations per year that take place per academic year. Upon first-time registration as a student of STADIO, a non-refundable registration fee of R1,500 must be paid upfront. For any subsequent registration, a non-refundable registration fee of R850 must be paid upfront at registration for the specific semester.
• Prices quoted above DO NOT include the cost of
• We offer debit orders for your convenience: avoid late fees and interest by using the debit order
• Prices are subject to annual

ITEM	AMOUNT
Exemptions (per module)	R660
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL per module)	R1 000
RPL: Administration Fee	R810

 

Diploma in Management

360 CREDITS (3 YEARS)

 

1ST YEAR

 

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Management Practice I	R2 200
Business  Communication	R2 200
Major Elective I*	R2 200
Elective 1*	R2 200
Elective 2*	R2 200

 

2ND YEAR

 

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Management Practice II	R2 200
End User Computing	R2 200
Major Elective II*	R2 200
Elective 1*	R2 200
Elective 2*	From R2 200

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Management Practice III	R2 500
Major Elective III*	R2 500
Elective 1*	R2 200
Elective 2*	R2 200

OPTION 1: FULL PAYMENT (PER SEMESTER) 

Diploma in Management	SEMESTER 1 (due 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (due 31, 2021)
	From R2 200 / Module	From R2 200 / Module

 OPTION 2: MONTHLY (PER SEMESTER)

Diploma in Management	SEMESTER 1 (starting 31 March 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (starting 31 August 31, 2021)	PAYMENTS
	From R550 / Module	From R550 / Module	4 per semester

Please note:

• There are 2 registrations per year that take place per academic year. Upon first-time registration as a student of STADIO, a non-refundable registration fee of R1,500 must be paid upfront. For any subsequent registration, a non-refundable registration fee of R850 must be paid upfront at registration for the specific semester.
• Prices quoted above DO NOT include the cost of
• We offer debit orders for your convenience: avoid late fees and interest by using the debit order

ADDITIONAL COSTS

ITEM	AMOUNT
Exemptions (per module)	R660
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL per module)	R1 000
RPL: Administration Fee	R810

Higher Certificate in Management

120 CREDITS (1 YEAR)

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Management I	R2 200
Business  Communication	R2 200
Entrepreneurship	R2 200
Elective 1*	R2 200
Elective 2*	R2 200
Elective 3*	R2 200

OPTION 1: FULL PAYMENT IN ADVANCE (PER SEMESTER)

Higher Certificate in Management	SEMESTER 1 (due 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (due 31, 2021)
	From R2 200 / Module	From R2 200 / Module

 OPTION 2: MONTHLY (PER SEMESTER)

Higher Certificate in Management	SEMESTER 1 (starting 31 March 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (starting 31 August 31, 2021)	PAYMENTS
	From R550 / Module	From R550 / Module	4 per semester

ADDITIONAL COSTS

ITEM	AMOUNT
Exemptions (per module)	R660
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL per module)	R1 000
RPL: Administration Fee	R810

 Doctor of Policing – 360 CREDITS (MINIMUM 2 YEARS; MAXIMUM 6 YEARS)

ACTIVITY NAME	FEE
Application fee	R460
Phase 1: Proposal writing ( Pre-Candidacy)	R12 000
Should a student be unsuccessful, he or she will have an additional three months to resubmit, with support from Stadio. (additional)	R4 000
Phase 2: The Candidature phase (Thesis Writing) [Annual Fee]	R37 000

Master of Policing Practice –180 CREDITS (MINIMUM 2 YEARS; MAXIMUM 5 YEARS)

OPTION 1 : Research-Based	AMOUNT
Enrolment fee	R460
Registration fee per semester (upon registration of each semester)	R8 360
Re-registration fee (per semester)	R850

OPTION 2: COURSEWORK	AMOUNT
I. SIX MODULES ARE COMPULSORY
II. MINI-DISSERTATION
Enrolment Fee	R460
Once-off Registration Fee upon acceptance of registration	R6 300
Cost per module	R2 700
Mini-dissertation (per semester)	R7 610
Re-registration fee (per semester)	R850

 FULL PAYMENT (PER SEMESTER)

	SEMESTER 1 (due 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (due 31, 2021)
Master of Policing Practice OPTION: 1 *	R8 360	R8 360
Master of Policing Practice OPTION: 2 *	From R2 700 / module	From R2 700 / module

* Please note that this amount excludes the registration and application fees, which must be paid upfront.

Bachelor of Policing Practice (Honours) – 120 CREDITS (18 MONTHS)

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Police Management V	R3 600
Leadership in the Safety and Security Environment V	R3 020
Organisational Behaviour in the Safety and Security Environment V	R3 020
Project Management in the Safety and Security Environment V	R3 020
Research Methodology: VA	R1 890
Research Methodology: VB	R2 430
Elective 1*	R3 020

 OPTION 1: FULL PAYMENT (PER SEMESTER)

Bachelor of Policing Practice Honours	SEMESTER 1 (due 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (due 31, 2021)
	From R3 020 / Module	From R3 020 / Module

OPTION 2: MONTHLY (PER SEMESTER) 

Bachelor of Policing Practice Honours	SEMESTER 1 (starting 31 March 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (starting 31 August 31, 2021)	PAYMENTS
	From R755 / Module	From R755 / Module	4 per semester

Please note:

• There are 2 registrations per year that take place per academic year. Upon first-time registration as a student of STADIO, a non-refundable registration fee of R1,500 must be paid upfront. For any subsequent registration, a non-refundable registration fee of R850 must be paid upfront at registration for the specific semester.
• Prices quoted above DO NOT include the cost of
• We offer debit orders for your convenience: avoid late fees and interest by using the debit order
• Prices are subject to annual

ADDITIONAL COSTS

ITEM	AMOUNT
Exemptions (per module)	R660
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL per module)	R1 000
RPL: Administration Fee	R810

Bachelor of Policing Practice – 360 CREDITS (3 YEARS)

1ST YEAR

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Police Management I	R2 580
Crime Prevention Management I	R2 190
Service Oriented Policing I	R2 190
Communication for Policing	R2 190
Training Management I/Criminology I	R2 190

2ND YEAR 

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Police Management II	R2 580
Crime Prevention Management II	R2 190
Service Oriented Policing II	R2 190
Crime Detection Management I	R2 190
Training Management II/Criminology II	R2 190
Police Management Information Systems	R2 190

3RD YEAR 

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Police Management III	R2 580
Crime Prevention Management III	R2 580
Crime Detection Management II	R2 190
Research  Methodology	R2 580

Diploma in Policing – 360 CREDITS (3 YEARS)

1ST YEAR

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Police Management I	R2 580
Crime Prevention Management I/Public Sector Management I	R2 190
Service Oriented Policing I	R2 190
Communication for Policing	R2 190
Traffic Police Science I	R2 190

2ND YEAR

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Police Management II	R2 580
Crime Prevention Management II/Public Sector Management II	R2 190
Service Oriented Policing II	R2 190
Road Traffic Management I	R2 190
Police Management Information Systems	R2 190
Traffic Police Science II	R2 190

3RD YEAR

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Police Management III	R2 580
Research  Methodology	R2 580
Traffic Police Science III	R2 580
Road Traffic Management II	R2 190

OPTION 1: FULL PAYMENT (PER SEMESTER) 

Bachelor of Policing Practice Degree	SEMESTER 1 (due 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (due 31, 2021)
	From R2 190 / Module	From R2 190 / Module

OPTION 2: MONTHLY (PER SEMESTER) 

Bachelor of Policing Practice Degree	SEMESTER 1 (starting 31 March 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (starting 31 August 31, 2021)	PAYMENTS
	From R548 / Module	From R548 / Module	4 per semester

Please note:

• There are 2 registrations per year that take place per academic year. Upon first-time registration as a student of STADIO, a non-refundable registration fee of R1,500 must be paid upfront. For any subsequent registration, a non-refundable registration fee of R850 must be paid upfront at registration for the specific semester.
• Prices quoted above DO NOT include the cost of
• We offer debit orders for your convenience: avoid late fees and interest by using the debit order
• Prices are subject to annual

ADDITIONAL COSTS

ITEM	AMOUNT
Exemptions (per module)	R660
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL per module)	R1 000
RPL: Administration Fee	R810

Bachelor of Laws – 255 CREDITS (2 YEARS)

1ST YEAR

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Constitutional Law	R3 600
Criminal Law	R3 600
Civil Procedure Law	R3 600
Jurisprudence in an African Context	R3 600
African Customary Law	R3 600
African Human Rights Law	R3 600
Mercantile Law I	R3 600
Criminal Procedure Law	R3 600

 

2ND YEAR

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Administrative Justice	R3 600
Law of Damages	R3 600
Social Justice	R3 600
Legal Research Methodology	R3 600
Mercantile Law II	R3 600
Legal Research Essay on Restorative Justice	R3 600
Law of Evidence	R3 600
Elective 1*	R3 600

Bachelor of Laws	SEMESTER 1 (due 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (due 31, 2021)
	From R3 600 / Module	From R3 600 / Module

OPTION 2: MONTHLY (PER SEMESTER)

Bachelor of Laws	SEMESTER 1 (starting 31 March 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (starting 31 August 31, 2021)	PAYMENTS
	From R900 / Module	From R900/ Module	4 per semester

 

Please note:

• There are 2 registrations per year that take place per academic year. Upon first-time registration as a student of STADIO, a non-refundable registration fee of R1,500 must be paid upfront. For any subsequent registration, a non-refundable registration fee of R850 must be paid upfront at registration for the specific semester.
• Prices quoted above DO NOT include the cost of
• We offer debit orders for your convenience: avoid late fees and interest by using the debit order
• Prices are subject to annual

ADDITIONAL COSTS

ITEM	AMOUNT
Exemptions (per module)	R660
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL per module)	R1 000
RPL: Administration Fee	R810

Bachelor of Commerce in Law – 410 CREDITS (3 YEARS)

1ST YEAR

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Business Management I	R3 080
Business  Communication	R2 540
Economics 1A	R1 610
Economics 1B	R1 610
Introduction of South African Law	R2 940
Family Law	R2 940
Law of Persons	R2 940

 2ND YEAR

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Management II	R3 080
Accounting	R2 540
Economics IIA	R1 740
Economics IIB	R1 740
Law of Property	R2 940
Law of Succession	R2 940
Labour Law	R2 540

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Management III	R3 080
Law of Contract	R2 940
Law of Delict	R2 940
Business Law	R2 540
Financial Management	R3 080
Elective 1*	From R2 540

 OPTION 1: FULL PAYMENT (PER SEMESTER)

Bachelor of Commerce in Law Degree	SEMESTER 1 (due 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (due 31, 2021)
	From R2 540 / module	From R2 540 / module

OPTION 2: MONTHLY (PER SEMESTER)

Bachelor of Commerce in Law Degree	SEMESTER 1 (starting 31 March 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (starting 31 August 31, 2021)	PAYMENTS
	From R635 / module	From R635 / module	4 per semester

 

Please note:

• There are 2 registrations per year that take place per academic year. Upon first-time registration as a student of STADIO, a non-refundable registration fee of R1,500 must be paid upfront. For any subsequent registration, a non-refundable registration fee of R850 must be paid upfront at registration for the specific semester.
• Prices quoted above DO NOT include the cost of
• We offer debit orders for your convenience: avoid late fees and interest by using the debit order
• Prices are subject to annual

ADDITIONAL COSTS

ITEM	AMOUNT
Exemptions (per module)	R660
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL per module)	R1 000
RPL: Administration Fee	R810

Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies – 120 CREDITS (1 YEAR)

MODULE NAME	AMOUNT PER MODULE
COMPULSORY MODULES:
Introduction to SA Law	R2 160
Legal Practice Management	R2 160
Legal Research & Communication	R2 160
Elective 1*	R2 160
Elective 2*	R2 160

 OPTION 1: FULL PAYMENT IN ADVANCE (PER SEMESTER)

Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies	SEMESTER 1 (due 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (due 31, 2021)
	From R2 160 / Module	From R2 160 / Module

OPTION 2: MONTHLY (PER SEMESTER) 

Higher Certificate in Paralegal Studies	SEMESTER 1 (starting 31 March 31, 2021)	SEMESTER 2 (starting 31 August 31, 2021)	PAYMENTS
	From R540 / Module	From R540 / Module	4 per semester

 

Please note:

• There are 2 registrations per year that take place per academic year. Upon first-time registration as a student of STADIO, a non-refundable registration fee of R1,500 must be paid upfront. For any subsequent registration, a non-refundable registration fee of R850 must be paid upfront at registration for the specific semester.
• Prices quoted above DO NOT include the cost of
• We offer debit orders for your convenience: avoid late fees and interest by using the debit order
• Prices are subject to annual

ITEM	AMOUNT
Exemptions (per module)	R660
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL per module)	R1 000
RPL: Administration Fee	R810

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