School of Administration & Management
Higher Certificate in Management
Choose from 18 elective focus areas within the field of management:
Accountancy, Business and Marketing Management, Disaster Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Fire Technology Management, Fleet Management, Human Resource Management, Logistics Management, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Police Management, Project Management, Public Sector Financial Management, Public Sector Management, Public Supply Chain Management, Public Transport and Fleet Management, Records Management, Traffic Management and Vehicle Crime Investigation Management
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Qualification / Course Information
Minimum Duration:
1 Year
Minimum Credits:
120
NQF Level:
5
SAQA:
117871
MODE:
Distance Learning
CAMPUS:
Distance Learning
LANGUAGE:
English
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Higher Certificate in Management is an entry-level management qualification. The flexible structure of the qualification enables candidates to select outcomes that meet the diverse roles and responsibilities required by a range of industries in the private and public sectors. It is designed for candidates not meeting the admission requirements for degree level studies.
The Higher Certificate in Management should be structured according to the chosen elective focus areas.
Please note: Management (MAN001), Entrepreneurship (ENT100), Fundamentals of Business Communication (FBC152) and Fundamentals of Business Science (FBS152) are the core compulsory modules that form part of each elective.
FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
After successful completion of the Higher Certificate in Management the student may articulate to a relevant diploma or degree.
SUPPORT OFFERED
Student support is enhanced through our online interactive communication tool, electronic documents and websites, e-journals and e-books, management related videos, interactive feedback and supportive communication at all times.
Entry Requirements
THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT ARE:
- a Senior Certificate (SC); OR
- a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 40% in three modules, including a Home Language and a minimum of 30% in three other modules; OR
- a National Senior Certificate – Vocational Level 4 (NC(V));
with
- a minimum of 40% for English Home Language and 30% for First Additional Language.
NAMIBIAN STUDENTS:
- Grade 12 with no less than 20 points* over 6 modules (No G's)
*Conditional admission limited as per academic quota
STADIO is committed to achieving inclusion and to overcome barriers to access and success in higher education. Applicants who do not meet the stated admission criteria, but who have relevant work experience and/or prior learning may apply for admission under the policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). STADIO admits a maximum of 10% per cohort via RPL. The implementation of RPL is context-specific, in terms of discipline, programme and level. Further information may be obtained from your Student Recruitment Advisor.
COURSE CURRICULUM
Please note: to review your chosen elective focus area curriculum in detail, please click on the major on the main school menu.
