Bachelor of Business Administration

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree is designed for current and aspiring administrative and managerial professionals in the private and public sectors who want to excel in coordinating people, managing resources, overseeing projects, and driving organisational efficiency.  

Whether your career path leads to administrative leadership in business operations, portfolio and project administration, public sector management, logistics coordination, human resources administration, or compliance and governance, the BBA provides the knowledge, skills, and practical tools to manage complex processes in diverse organisational environments. 

With a flexible and industry-aligned structure, students can select specialised elective focus areas to match the administrative and operational needs of their chosen sector. This ensures graduates are workplace-ready, equipped to optimise operations, support strategic decision-making, and deliver results in corporate enterprises, government agencies, NGOs, and entrepreneurial organisations.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE FOCUS AREA

Students are prepared to guide and develop an organisation’s most valuable asset - its people. The curriculum blends management principles, employment law, talent acquisition, performance management, and leadership development with practical HR tools and techniques. The Human Resource Management I–III modules equip students to manage workforce planning, employee relations, and training initiatives. Graduates pursue careers in human resource departments, recruitment agencies, training consultancies, and employee wellness programmes, ensuring workforce capability and organisational success.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE FOCUS AREA

Students are prepared to plan, execute, and oversee projects of varying scale and complexity across industries by mastering the principles, processes, and tools of effective project management. The curriculum begins with a strong grounding in fundamental business and management disciplines - including economics, accounting, strategic management, and business law - and builds toward advanced project management methodologies and practices. Specialised modules such as Project Management Planning, Project Management Execution, and Project Management Practice A & B enable students to successfully manage project lifecycles from initiation through to closure, ensuring that objectives are met on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Graduates are equipped with the skills to lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, control project finances, and integrate innovative solutions. This preparation opens career opportunities in corporate enterprises, government projects, construction and engineering firms, NGOs, and entrepreneurial ventures where project delivery is critical to organisational success.
 

PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT ELECTIVE FOCUS AREA

Students are prepared to take on leadership and administrative roles in government departments, public agencies, and community-based organisations by developing a strong understanding of how the public sector operates and delivers services. The curriculum provides a solid foundation in core business and management principles - including economics, accounting, business law, and strategic management - while focusing on public governance, policy implementation, and fiscal management. Through specialised modules in Public Sector Management I–III, Public Sector Finance, and applied research projects, students learn to design and manage efficient public service delivery systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and apply innovative solutions to societal challenges. Graduates are equipped for careers in local, provincial, and national government, public enterprises, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and international development agencies, with the skills to lead, administer, and improve public-sector operations in a rapidly changing environment.

THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ARE:

• A Senior Certificate (SC) with degree endorsement; OR

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 50% in four 20-credit subjects and a minimum of 40% in English Home Language or First Additional Language; OR

• A National Senior Certificate – Vocational Level 4 (NC(V)) with a minimum of 50% in three fundamental subjects including English; and a minimum of 60% in four vocational subjects; OR

• A relevant N6 National Diploma; OR

• A cognate Higher Certificate (NQF Level 5), Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6), or Diploma (NQF Level 6); OR

• A non-cognate Higher Certificate (NQF Level 5), Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6), or Diploma (NQF Level 6), together with either:

  • a minimum of 40% in English Home Language or 30% in English First Additional Language at NSC level; or

  • evidence of equivalent proficiency in English achieved in the non-cognate programme.

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FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

Successful completion enables further studies towards the Bachelor of Business Administration Honours on NQF level 8 or another honours qualification in a cognate field.

The Bachelor of Business Administration with an elective focus area in Human Resource Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• HR Manager / Generalist
• Talent Acquisition / Recruitment Specialist
• Training and Development Coordinator
• Employee Relations Consultant
• Compensation and Benefits Analyst
• HR Business Partner

The Bachelor of Business Administration with an elective focus area in Project Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Project Manager (Construction, IT, Public, or Private sector)
• Program Manager
• Project Coordinator / Scheduler
• PMO (Project Management Office) Analyst
• Risk and Compliance Officer for Projects
• Portfolio Manager

The Bachelor of Business Administration with an elective focus area in Public Sector Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Municipal / Government Administrator
• Public Policy Analyst
• Program or Project Manager in Government Departments
• Public Sector Consultant
• Compliance and Governance Officer
• Local Government Coordinator