Course Description

This qualification entails the application of general principles of management to the financial possessions of an enterprise, knowledge and skills of all administrative accounting tasks. Proper management of an organization’s finance provides quality fuel and regular service to ensure efficient functioning. If finances are not properly dealt with an organization will face barriers that may have severe repercussions on its growth and development. 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
• Computerized Financial System N4
• Financial Accounting N4

First Year 2nd Semester Subjects:

• Entrepreneurship & Business Management N5
• Financial Accounting N5
• Computerized Financial System N5
• Cost & Management Accounting N5

Second Year 1st Semester Subjects:

• Entrepreneurship & Business Management N6
• Financial Accounting N6
• Computerized Financial System N6
• Cost & Management Accounting N6

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 Financial 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 18 months in industry that has as its main function the practical execution of the 2 instructional offerings mentioned above.

Career Opportunities

• Financial Management.
• Credit Management.
• Bookkeeping
• Forensic Accounting.
• Environmental Accounting.
• Personal Financial Planning.
• Firm Management.
• Banking Sector.
• Sector of Retail and Consumer.