BUSINESS STUDIES

National Certificates N4-N6: Business Management

NATIONAL CERTIFICATES N4-N6: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

The foundation of this course lies in Entrepreneurship. The candidate that would make a success of this course and a career in Business Management is the person that is motivated to start their own business. They have tenacity (the “bulldog-mentality” of not letting go), endurance and the will and enthusiasm to succeed.

After completion of the N4 – N6 Certificates students need to complete 18 months in industry/practical before qualifying for National N-Diploma through the department of Higher Education and Training. This course enables students to use the business skills and knowledge learned to pursue a career in Entrepreneurship, run their own businesses, or work in a retail, wholesale or generic management environment.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

What do I need to have completed before I can apply to study this course?

• Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification

An average percentage of 45% or higher will be to the candidate’s advantage  (Business Studies and English). The medium of teaching in this course is English and students must be able to speak and write English.

COURSE DURATION

How long will it take to complete the qualification?

  • 6 months per level full-time (3 semesters to complete up to N6 level)
  • 18 months practical experience
  • Enrolment in January and July

COURSE LOCATION

Where can I study this course?

NATIONAL CERTIFICATES N4-N6: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT is available at:

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

What will I be studying during this course?

N4 CERTIFICATE
  • Management Communication N4
  • Introductory Accounting N4
  • Entrepreneurship & Business Management N4
  • Computer Practice N4

CAREER OPTIONS & GENERAL FAQ's

What will I be qualified as after completing the course?

Entrepreneurship/start and run your own business

• General Management
• Salesperson

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