Higher Certificate in Business Management NQF5

Learners are required to have the following to be considered for admission:

• National Senior Certificate (NQF 4, 120 credits), or
• National Certificate (Vocational NQF 4, 120 credits), or
• An appropriate and recognised NQF Level 4 qualification (minimum 120 credits) in a cognate field.
  

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements to be considered for admission based on relevant prior learning, workplace experience and existing competencies.

If you wish to apply through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process, please email your supporting documentation to info@institutebm.org.za for evaluation before completing an online registration.

Applicants applying through RPL may only register once they have received formal written confirmation of acceptance from IBM College via email.

Full Payment (Total Course Fee): R 20 845 (Registration fee already INCLUDED)

Instalment Payment Options:

Pay an initial fee of R3 800 followed by one of the following options:

• R8 523 payable in Month 1 and Month 6
• R1 491 per month for 12 months

Note: Instalment options incur finance fees.

There is a total of 8 modules for this qualification:

• Module 1: Introduction to Business Management
• Module 2: Financial Function in Business Management
• Module 3A Principles of Business Communication
• Module 4: Human Resource Management Function in Business Management
• Module 5: Business Operational and Strategic Management
• Module 6: Principles of Control and Risk Management
• Module 7: Principles of Leadership
• Module 8: Work Integrated Learning (Project)

Study materials:

Study material and information will be accessible online on your student portal, including information on the prescribed textbooks. This qualification has 2 prescribed textbooks in total.

Articulation

Successful completion of this qualification meets the minimum entry requirements for admission to an Advanced Certificate (NQF6) in a related field of study.

Duration: 12 months. (Flexible Home Study)

Study method: 

• Distance learning at your own pace.
• Online Academic support.
• Study packs with an orientation guide and study schedule.
• Student portal for compulsory online activities, notifications and supporting study material.
• Text books not included in course fee.

Student support: 

We pride ourselves on excellent student support from our well-qualified, friendly student assistants and lecturers.

The Higher Certificate in Business Management is a nationally recognised Higher Education qualification registered on the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF) and the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

• SAQA ID: 125058
• NQF level 5
• Credits: 120
• Qualification type: Higher Certificate

Independent Verification

This qualification is registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Prospective students may independently verify the qualification registration on the SAQA database: Click To Verify