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 |
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Applied English Language Skills | AEL40US | 100 | 4 | 10 |
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Introduction to Entrepreneurship | IEN40US | 100 | 4 | 10 |
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Mathematics | MTH51US | 100 | 5 | 10 |
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Introduction to Business Psychology |
| 100 | 5 | 10 |
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Microeconomics | MIE50US | 100 | 5 | 10 |
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Principles of Management | POM50US | 100 | 5 | 10 |
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SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
Course Title |
| Hours | NQF Level | Credits |
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Business Ethics | BNE50US | 100 | 5 | 10 |
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Financial Accounting I | FAC51US | 100 | 5 | 10 |
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Management Organisation | MOR51US | 100 | 5 | 10 |
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Quantitative Methods I | QM151US | 100 | 5 | 10 |
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Basic IT Skills | BIT41US | 100 | 5 | 10 |
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Principles of Marketing | PMK50US | 100 | 5 | 10 |
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