Higher Certificate in Management

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.

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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

 

To find out more about alternate access routes at STADIO, please click HERE

The programme outcomes for the Higher Certificate in Management are:

1. Demonstrate the competence in basic aspects relating to communication in an organisation.

2. Demonstrate competence in basic aspects relating to personal management in an organisation.

3. Contribute to management strategy at first line management level.

4. Take part in the management of entrepreneurial systems and processes.

FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES 

After successful completion of the Higher Certificate in Management the student may articulate to a relevant Diploma in Management  (Distance Learning) or Bachelor of Business Administration (Distance Learning).

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Accountancy will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Junior Administrator
• Management Assistant
• Business Support Officer
• Business Support Officer
• Entrepreneur (Small Business Owner)
• Customer Service Coordinator
• Sales or Retail Supervisor
• Tax Assistant (Entry-Level)

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Aviation Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Aviation Operations Assistant
• Junior Management Assistant (Aviation or Business)
• Customer Service Officer (Airline / Aviation Sector)
• Aviation Support Coordinator
• Sales or Administrative Clerk (Aviation Services)
• Entrepreneur (Travel-Related Business)
• Human Factors Assistant
• Entrepreneur (Aviation)

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Cyber Security Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Cybersecurity Assistant (Entry-Level)
• IT Support Officer
• Junior Management Assistant
• Cybersecurity Compliance Officer (Entry-Level)
• Business Support Officer (It/Tech Sector)
• Entrepreneur (Tech or Security Services)
• Information Security Clerk
• Cybersecurity Analyst (Entry-Level)

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Data Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Data Clerk
• Business Analyst Assistant (Entry-Level)
• Junior Management Assistant
• Operations Support Officer
• Marketing or Sales Analyst Assistant
• Entrepreneur (Data-Driven Ventures)
• Reporting Officer
• Data Administrator

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Disaster Risk Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Project Coordinator (Entry-Level)
• Disaster Risk Support Officer
• Operations Support Officer
• Junior Management Assistant
• Emergency Services Administrator
• Community Development Officer (Entry-Level)
• Entrepreneur (Project- or Risk-Focused Ventures)
• Project Assistant (Entry-Level)

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Entrepreneurship will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Junior Marketing Assistant
• Entrepreneur / Small Business Owner
• Business Development Assistant
• Sales and Marketing Officer (Entry-Level)
• Startup Support Officer
• Operations Assistant (Small Business or SME)
• Venture Support Analyst
• Junior Digital Marketing Coordinator

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Fire Technology Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Fire Safety Officer (Entry-Level)
• Fire Technology Assistant
• Occupational Health and Safety Assistant
• Emergency Services Support Officer
• Junior Fire Risk Management Coordinator
• Facilities Safety Officer (Entry-Level)
• Entrepreneur (Fire and Safety Services)

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Fleet Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Fleet Administrator (Entry-Level)
• Transport Operations Assistant
• Junior Project Coordinator
• Logistics Support Officer
• Fleet Safety and Compliance Officer (Entry-Level)
• Operations Assistant (Transport or Logistics)
• Entrepreneur (Fleet or Transport Services)
• Fleet Coordinator (Entry-Level)

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Human Resources Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• HR Assistant / Administrator (Entry-Level)
• Labour Relations Assistant
• Payroll / HR Clerk
• Training and Development Support Officer
• Operations Support Officer
• Employee Engagement Coordinator (Entry-Level)
• Entrepreneur (HR Consultancy)
• Entrepreneur (Small Business)

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Logistics Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Logistics / Supply Chain Assistant (Entry-Level)
• Procurement / Purchasing Clerk (Entry-Level)
• Transport and Distribution Coordinator
• Fleet and Transport Administrator
• Warehouse / Operations Support Officer
• Entrepreneur (Logistics Or Supply Services)
• Project Assistant (Logistics Projects)
• Project Coordinator (Logistics Projects)

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Marketing Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Marketing Assistant (Entry-Level)
• Brand or Communications Assistant
• Sales Support Officer
• Customer Relations Officer
• Project Coordinator / Assistant (Marketing Projects)
• Market Research Assistant
• Marketing Coordinator (Entry-Level)
• Entrepreneur (Marketing Services)

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Occupational Health & Safety Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Health and Safety Officer (Entry-Level)
• Occupational Health and Safety Assistant
• Project Assistant (Safety Projects)
• Operations Support Officer
• Compliance Clerk (Health & Safety)
• Facilities Safety Officer (Entry-Level)
• Entrepreneur (Safety Services)
• Project Coordinator (Safety Projects)

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Police Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Police Administrative Assistant (Entry-Level)
• Project Assistant / Coordinator (Police Projects)
• Crime Prevention Support Officer
• Training Administration Assistant (Police/Training Units)
• Operational Support Officer
• Junior Crime Analyst (Entry-Level)
• Entrepreneur (Security / Training Services)
• Police Administrative Clerk (Entry-Level)

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Project Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Project Coordinator (Entry-Level)
• Junior Management Assistant
• Operations Support Officer
• Project Assistant (Entry-Level)
• Compliance or Contract Clerk
• Business Administration Assistant
• Entrepreneur (Project-Based Ventures)
• Project Documentation Office

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Public Sector Financial Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Junior Financial Administrator (Public Sector)
• Accounting Assistant
• Budget Support Officer (Entry-Level)
• Treasury / Finance Clerk
• Operations Support Officer
• Revenue / Tax Assistant
• Entrepreneur (Financial Services Support)
• Accounting Clerk

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Public Sector Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Junior Public Administration Officer
• Procurement / Supply Chain Assistant (Public Sector)
• Operations Support Officer
• Project Support Officer (Public Sector Projects)
• Compliance or Regulatory Clerk
• Community Liaison
• Entrepreneur (Public Sector Consultancy Services)
• Service Delivery Assistant

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Public Supply Chain Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Procurement Assistant (Public Sector)
• Junior Financial Administrator (Public Sector)
• Budget / Treasury Support Officer
• Operations Support Officer
• Compliance Clerk (Procurement and Finance)
• Logistics / Inventory Assistant
• Entrepreneur (Public Sector Consultancy Services)
• Supply Chain Assistant (Public Sector)

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Public Transport & Fleet Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Fleet Coordinator (Public Sector)
• Transport Operations Assistant
• Procurement / Supply Chain Assistant (Transport)
• Operations Support Officer
• Logistics / Inventory Assistant
• Project Support Officer (Transport / Fleet Projects)
• Entrepreneur (Fleet or Transport Services)
• Fleet Administrator (Public Sector)

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Records Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Records Clerk (Entry-Level)
• Project Assistant / Coordinator
• Information Management Support Officer
• Document Control Clerk
• Operations Support Officer
• Compliance Assistant (Records / Data Governance)
• Entrepreneur (Records or Information Services)
• Records Administrator (Entry-Level)

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Security Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Security Officer (Entry-Level)
• Security Administration Assistant
• Operations Support Officer (Security)
• Risk And Safety Assistant
• Facilities Security Assistant
• Compliance Clerk (Security Standards)
• Entrepreneur (Security Services)
• Security Coordinator (Entry-Level)

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Traffic Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Traffic Control Assistant (Entry-Level)
• Junior Traffic Administration Officer
• Public Sector Administrative Assistant
• Operations Support Officer
• Community Liaison Officer (Traffic / Road Safety)
• Compliance Clerk (Traffic and Public Sector)
• Entrepreneur (Traffic / Road Safety Services)
• Traffic Officer (Entry-Level)

 

The Higher Certificate in Management with an elective focus area in Vehicle Crime Investigation Management will equip graduates for jobs such as:

• Vehicle Crime Investigator Assistant (Entry-Level)
• Police Administrative / Records Assistant
• Compliance or Legal Support Clerk
• Operations Support Officer (Law Enforcement)
• Junior Crime Analyst (Vehicle Crime)
• Community Safety Officer
• Entrepreneur (Investigation Services)
• Entrepreneur (Security Services)