Good day,

Applications are now open for the Advanced Academic Support Programme, a collaborative initiative between the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and INSETA.

The programme is designed to enhance student success through academic support, mentoring, guidance, and access to learning resources. Participation is open to eligible students who may be experiencing academic challenges, as well as those who wish to strengthen their academic performance and achieve their full potential.

Benefits of the Programme

• Academic support and development sessions
• Individual mentoring and guidance
• Dedicated programme support staff
• Data support for online learning and programme activities
• Access to academic resources and student development opportunities
• Short course Machine learning and artificial Intelligence

Eligible Programmes

(Students must be in their second level of study or above.)

Undergraduate Programmes

• Bachelor of Commerce
• Economics
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems and Technology (IST)
• Management
• Marketing Management
• Public Governance
• Supply Chain Management 
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Business Science
• Bachelor of Business Science in Investment Science
• Bachelor of Administration

Honours Programmes

• BCom Honours in Supply Chain Management
• BCom Honours in Finance
• BCom Honours in Economics
• BCom Honours in Marketing Management

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

• Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning
• Postgraduate Diploma in Finance, Banking and Investment

Please note that if you have not yet completed your registration for the programme, you are required to do so by 16h00 on Thursday, 11 June 2026.

Attached are the documents that must be completed and returned by the above deadline to Dlaminip4@ukzn.ac.za.

Registration Requirements

• Certified copy of your ID (not older than 6 months)

• Certified copy of your highest qualification
(Matric certificate (for undergraduate students), or Relevant qualification certificate (for postgraduate students)

• Proof of registration for the current academic year