Advanced Certificate in Business Management

Purpose

The purpose of the Higher Certificate in Business Management to introduce learners in the workplace with general business management theories and introductory management competencies to enable them in assisting management in analysing business processes. Provide an industry-accepted qualification to those learners who want to specialise in the knowledge area of Risk Management; Provide a Career option to those learners who do not have a formal qualification in management; Provide application skills to those learners that have mastered the theoretical knowledge of Management.

Rationale

The customisation of short learning programmes to the industry is one of the most dynamic features of the institution as a comprehensive institution. Career orientated learning programmes are particularly associated with enough learning to meet the specified needs of the industry. Short Career orientated learning programmes facilitate access to learning in a manageable manner in terms of cost, time, energy and resources, both for the employer and employee. These short learning programmes target specific adult learners to upgrade skills and knowledge in the workplace context and are subject to the institution quality assurance processes.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning in the case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted following the policy and guidelines of the institution concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds to the required NQF-level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through recognition of prior learning, learnerss may gain access, or advanced placement, or status recognition on the condition that they continue their studies at this institution.

Entry Requirements

• National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4.

This qualification comprises compulsory modules at Level 6 totalling 120 Credits.

Compulsory Modules Level 6, 120 Credits

• Services Management, 12 Credits.
• Information Management, 12 Credits.
• Logistic Management, 12 Credits.
• Risk Management, 12 Credits.
• Management Accounting, 12 Credits.
• Economic Principles, 12 Credits.
• Strategy Implementation, 12 Credits.
• Change Management, 12 Credits.
• International Management Issues, 12 Credits.
• Operations Management, 12 Credits.

1. Describe, explain and illustrate managerial theories applicable in the specific business environment.
2. Describe strategic management concepts and analyse the business environment.
3. Provide an overview of motivational theories and the management of conflict in the workplace.
4. Communicate and write reports in a business environment.
5. Illustrate basic management accounting principles.
6. Compare financial statements and make recommendations.
7. Use performance management theories in evaluating the performance of a team/organisation.
8. Explain basic labour relation principles.
9. Use basic project management tool and techniques.
10. Analyse the market environment through the application of marketing theories.

• Explain managerial theories that can be applied in a specific business environment.
• Discuss basic accounting principles.
• Report on strategic management concepts that a business can use in evaluating their business environment.
• List the motivational theories and the management of conflict in the workplace.
• Apply communication and writing skills in a business environment.
• Report on the financial status of the business.
• Interpret business management problems and select creative solutions to the identified business problems.
• Explain basic labour relation principles.
• Use basic project management tools and techniques to achieve project deliverables.
• Review the market environment through the use of marketing theories.

Integrated Assessment

The qualification is coherently aligned in that all teaching, learning and assessment activities are

linked to module and qualification outcomes. Assessment methods are varied and includes Summative and Formative Assessment to enhance applied competence from learners and facilitate authentic assessment and learning. Assessment will not only be used to determine whether outcomes were achieved, but also to generate data for grading and provide feedback in order to improve the curriculum. For all the assessment purposes to be achieved, assignments and examinations will be used.