Business Management

National N Diploma: Business Management
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NQF Level:

5

Credits:

180

Minimum Duration:

1.5 Years (3 Semesters)

Faculty:

Business Innovation and Management

Department:

Business Management

Accreditation Authority:

Quality Council for Trades & Occupation
Unlock Essential Business Acumen with This Cutting-Edge Qualification
Step confidently into the future of business with the National Certificate in Business Management. This foundational qualification equips you with essential business acumen, practical skills, and industry-ready experience needed to excel in the dynamic world of business. Designed for those eager to enter roles such as business administrator, operations coordinator, or sales and marketing assistant, this certificate is the ideal starting point for your business career.

Why Choose This Qualification?

The design of this qualification is such that if taken sequentially with related N part courses (N4+N5+N6), it enables learners to progressively obtain the National N Diploma. This qualification equips students with the essential knowledge, skills, and practical competencies needed to manage and operate within a business environment effectively.

Admission Requirements.

N4: National Certificate: N3 or an equivalent qualification.
N5: National Certificate N4: Business Management or an equivalent qualification.
N6: National Certificate: N5: Business Management or an equivalent qualification.

Qualification Structure.

Delivered over 6 months per N level:
N4 Modules: Entrepreneurship & Business Management, Management Communication, Computer Practices, Financial Accounting.
N5 Modules: Entrepreneurship & Business Management, Sales Management, Computer Practice, Financial Accounting.
N6 Modules: Entrepreneurship & Business Management, Sales Management, Computer Practice, Financial Accounting.

Learning Outcomes.

Graduates will understand and implement core business concepts, create comprehensive business plans, manage financial practices, work with business software, and handle day-to-day operations.

International Comparability.

The National Certificate in Business Management aligns well with international standards, blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications. It mirrors educational objectives found in the UK's Level 3 Certificate in Business Management, Australia's Diploma of Business, and Canada's Business Administration programs.

Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.

Contact Learning, Blended Learning, and Distance Learning. Access to Moodle LMS, virtual labs, and academic support services.

Career Opportunities.

Business Manager, Assistant Manager, Operations Manager, Financial Assistant, Marketing Coordinator, Sales Representative, Entrepreneur, Project Coordinator, Customer Service Manager, Supply Chain Coordinator, Account Manager, Retail Manager.

Articulation Options.

Vertical: Bachelor of Technology in Business Administration or Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management.
Horizontal: National N Diploma in Human Resource Management or Marketing Management.
Diagonal: Bachelor’s Degree in Technology.

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