Certificate in Business Administration

Certificate in Business Administration (NQF Level 5)

Qualification description

This qualification is designed for students willing to take up business administration and management assignments in both private and public organisations. It is structured to stretch and challenge the students to fulfil their true potential and to become defining players in the management field. The qualifications target those individuals willing to be transformed into professional business administrators.

Admission /Entry Requirements:

  • NSSC Ordinary/Advanced Subsidiary or equivalent with a minimum of 20 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale.
  • A recognised qualification at NQF level 4 or equivalent.
  • Mature age entry, provided that they:
  • Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
  • Have at least 3 years’ experience
  • Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration:

Minimum: 1 Year – Maximum: 2 Years

Full-time/Part-time Mode

Career opportunities

A Certificate in Business Administration can supplement your existing qualifications and give you a salary and career boost. The course prepares students for a wide range of careers in business, government and non-profit organizations. Among others some careers are:

Sales Manager, Business Consultant, Financial Analyst, Market Research Analyst, Human Resources (HR) Specialist, Loan Officer, Meeting, Convention and Event Planner, Administrator, Secretariat positions etc.

Course structure

YEAR 1

SEMESTER 1

Course Title

Course Code

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

 

Applied English Language Skills

AEL40US

100

4

10

 

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

IEN40US

100

4

10

 

Mathematics

MTH51US

100

5

10

 

Introduction to Business Psychology

 

100

5

10

 

Microeconomics    

MIE50US

100

5

10

 

Principles of Management

POM50US

100

5

10

 

SEMESTER 2

Course Title

 

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

 

Business Ethics

BNE50US

100

5

10

 

Financial Accounting I

FAC51US

100

5

10

 

Management Organisation

MOR51US

100

5

10

 

Quantitative Methods I

QM151US

100

5

10

 

Basic IT Skills

BIT41US

100

5

10

 

Principles of Marketing

PMK50US

100

5

10

 



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