Unleash Your Management Potential with This Qualification!

Take the first step toward a transformative career in management with our Higher Certificate in Management (HCM). Designed to empower aspiring business leaders, this one-year programme builds a strong foundation in strategic planning, financial management, organizational behaviour, and business communication. Through Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), hands-on projects, and flexible learning options, you’ll gain both the knowledge and practical experience to stand out in the competitive business landscape.

Why Choose This Qualification?

Incorporates digital tools and sustainable practices to prepare learners for the demands of the Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolutions. Offers flexible learning modes (contact, blended, or distance). Includes WIL modules to bridge theory and practice.

Admission Requirements.

National Senior Certificate (NSC): Endorsement for Higher Certificate, Diploma, or Degree studies. National Certificate Vocational (NCV): NQF Level 4 in a related field. Mature Age Exemption for students aged 23 or older. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available.

Qualification Structure.

Semester 1: Principles of Management, Organizational Behaviour and Performance, Business Communication, Information Systems. Semester 2: Financial Management, Data Analytics for Managers, Project Management, Work Integrated Learning.

Learning Outcomes.

Graduates demonstrate expertise in key management theories, analyze complex business challenges, master financial management, inspire teams through ethical leadership, leverage digital tools, and communicate effectively in professional settings.

International Comparability.

Aligned with Seattle Central College (USA), Edinburgh College (Scotland), and the University of Johannesburg (South Africa), ensuring global and local competitiveness.

Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.

Contact Learning, Blended Learning, and Distance Learning, supported by career guidance, digital resources, and virtual or physical labs.

Career Opportunities.

Business Manager, Project Coordinator, Financial Analyst, Data Analyst, Human Resources Officer, Marketing Coordinator.

Articulation Options.

Vertical: Diploma in Business Administration (NQF Level 6), Advanced Certificate in Management (NQF Level 6), Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management (NQF Level 7). Diagonal: Occupational Certificates in Leadership and Management (NQF Level 6).

Ensure Compliance, Empower Financial Accuracy.

Ensures alignment with ethical and governance practices in management.