School of Administration & Management
Higher Certificate in Management
Choose from 21 elective focus areas within the field of management:
Accountancy, Aviation Management, Cyber Security Management, Data Management, Disaster Risk Management, Entrepreneurship, Fire Technology Management, Fleet Management, Human Resource Management, Logistics Management, Marketing 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
QUALIFICATION 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. The various electives of the Higher Certificate in Management.
Please note: Management (MAN001), Entrepreneurship (ENT100), Fundamentals of Business Communication (FBC152) and Fundamentals of Business Studies (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.
Entry Requirements
THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT ARE:
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a Senior Certificate (SC); OR
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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
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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:
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Grade 12 with no less than 20 points* over 6 modules (No G's)
* Conditional admission limited as per academic quota
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QUALIFICATION OUTCOMES
The programme outcomes for the Higher Certificate in Management are:
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Demonstrate the competence in basic aspects relating to communication in an organisation.
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Demonstrate competence in basic aspects relating to personal management in an organisation.
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Contribute to management strategy at first line management level.
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Take part in the management of entrepreneurial systems and processes.
QUALIFICATION CURRICULUM
Please note: to review your chosen elective focus area curriculum in detail, please view the fact sheet.
* Additional industry related modules and entry requirements for Aviation Management
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The flexible structure of the qualification enables candidates to select electives that meet the diverse roles and contexts required by a wide range of industries in the private and public sectors.