Course Description

This qualification enhances student’s ability to apply management principles in decision- making and identifying critical success factors for small business management and better performance in the business environment. This programme is a diversified major designed for students who need a broad background, whether for managing businesses of their own or for taking a position with a large business where they will receive more specialized training. The design of the qualification is such that if taken sequentially with related N courses i.e., N4 – N6. it enables learners to progressively obtain the National N Diploma once the required practical work component is completed.

Entry Requirements

• Grade 12 (Pure Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy/ Business Studies, Accounting & Physical Science)
• NCV Level 4
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Programme Outline

First Year 1st Semester Subjects:

• Entrepreneurship & Business Management N4
• Management Communication N4
• Computer Practice N4
• Introductory Accounting N4

First Year 2nd Semester Subjects:

• Entrepreneurship & Business Management N5
• Sales Management N5
• Computer Practice N5
• Economics N4

Second Year 1st Semester Subjects:

• Entrepreneurship & Business Management N6
• Sales Management N6
• Computer Practice N6
• Economics N5

Programme Duration

• Full time: 18 Months (6 Months per Level)

Examination

• Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) is the only Examination body responsible to set and administer National Examinations.

• Only students who have registered and complied with the administration requirement will be allowed to write examination.

Learner Material

• A list of textbooks will be provided by the Campus Academic Department.
• All textbooks are excluded from the tuition fees.

Pricing

Enquire at campus for a current programme pricelist.

* Excludes external fees and identified textbooks if applicable.

Additional Costs

• There are additional costs such as text books, etc. Additional assessment fees may be applicable.

Results And Certification

• Certificates and diplomas are issued by the DHET.
• All qualifications are nationally recognised by industry and universities
• All result letters will only be issued by the DHET
• Release of statements of results and certificates are dependent on DHET timelines.

Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will receive a:

• National Certificate at each level N3, N4, N5, N6
• National N Diploma in Business Management (on completion of N4-N6 and 18 months in-service training).

Articulation

A candidate who has successfully completed the N4, N5 and N6 Certificates, may pursue the following path to obtain the National N Diploma, as per Report 191 by the DHET. The

candidate must have:

• A minimum of 12 advanced instructional offerings, with at least a pass in three instructional offerings in each of the following levels: N4, N5 and N6, but with a maximum of five N4 instructional offerings.

• 2 instructional offerings at N6 level must be relevant to the candidate’s vocation.
• The candidate must obtain work experience of 24 months in industry that has as its main function the practical execution of the 2 instructional offerings mentioned above.

Career Opportunities

• Government Sector
• Management Consulting
• Entrepreneurship & Project Management
• Banking Sector
• Sectors of Retail and Consumer