Higher education in South Africa is characterised by a diverse landscape, encompassing both public and private institutions. These institutions play a crucial role in shaping the academic and professional futures of students. Whilst both public and private higher education institutes (HEI) share the goal of providing quality education, they differ in several key aspects, ranging from funding sources to delivery mode.
All public and private higher education institutions are registered with the same governing bodies that allow for accredited programmes to be offered. DaVinci Business School is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), with the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and currently has seven accredited programmes registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA):
Higher Certificate in Management of Technology and Innovation (NQF 5) Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management (NQF 7)
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Leadership (NQF 8)
Master of Business Leadership (NQF 9)
Master of Management in Technology and Innovation (NQF 9)
Doctor of Business Leadership (NQF 10)
Doctor of Management in Technology and Innovation (NQF 10)
Let’s look at the key differences between public and private institutions:
Public institutions are funded by the government, which means that their fees may be lower than those of private institutions, where no government funding is available. As a result, public institutions appear to be more affordable, however, public institutions often have hidden costs.
Very high textbook fees that are not reflected in the primary costs of the qualification. Textbooks can be as much as 50% of the total costs of studies;
Outdated study material that has not been updated regularly and that is dependent on text-book lecturing;
High drop-out rates;
You can only enrol once or twice a year when it is convenient for the university system to accept you;
There is no flexibility in your work, learning pattern or the fact that you may have to earn an income in the process of studying.
Private institutions, such as DaVinci Business School, offer affordable programmes from higher certificate up to doctorate level. There are no additional textbook fees, as a prescribed reading list is uploaded to the Learning Management System per programme. DaVinci programmes are aligned with industry requirements and sessions are facilitated by experts currently working in the specific field. This means that you will learn from subject matter experts with many years of industry experience.
DaVinci Business School offers smaller classes, with remote facilitation and evening sessions, so you can really get to know your fellow students and your facilitator. A dedicated Programme Convener will be in contact with you regularly and will flag any concerns with the Student Support Team (SST). The SST will arrange a session with you to discuss any concerns and provide insights into how to overcome these, to ensure your success. So, whilst you may pay a bit more for a programme at DaVinci Business School, the possibility that you will graduate is significantly higher.
DaVinci Business School acknowledges that education is an investment and that many people are not able to study full-time. DaVinci Business School offers flexibility with fully remote evening facilitation sessions across our range of programmes. And with five intakes per year, you can start your next qualification at any time.
Now that you have greater insights into the benefits of studying at DaVinci Business School, click here to find out more about our accredited programmes
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