BUSINESS MANAGEMENT N4 – N6
NATIONAL CERTIFICATES N4-N6: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
The foundation of this course lies in Entrepreneurship. To be successful in this course and make a career in Business Management, it needs a person that is motivated to start their own business. They have tenacity (the “bulldog-mentality” of not letting go), endurance and the will and enthusiasm to succeed.
After completion of the N4 – N6 Certificates students need to complete 18 months in industry/practical before qualifying for National N-Diploma through the department of Higher Education and Training. This course enables students to use the business skills and knowledge learned to pursue a career in Entrepreneurship, to run their own businesses, or work in a retail, wholesale or generic management environment.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
What do I need to have completed before I can apply to study this course?
Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification
1.1 Any of the following NV (V) L4 Certificates:
Management
Office Administration
Information Technology
Finance, Economics and Accounting
Transport and Logistics; or an
1.2 A National Introductory Certificate: N4 Business Studies; or an
1.3 Equivalent NQF Level 4 occupational qualification; or an
1.4 APS score of 25, using double the English and Accounting/ Mathematics/ Mathematical Literacy/ Economics/ Business Studies subjects, plus the two (2) next best subjects of NSC.
COURSE DURATION
6 months per level full-time (3 semesters to complete up to N6 level)
18 months practical experience
Enrolment in January and July
COURSE LOCATION
NATIONAL CERTIFICATES N4-N6: PARKTOWN & LANGLAAGTE CAMPUS
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
N4:
Computer Practice
Entrepreneurship & Business Management
Introductory Accounting
Management Communication
N5:
Computer Practice
Entrepreneurship & Business Management
Public Relations
Sales Management
N6:
Computer Practice
Entrepreneurship & Business Management
Public Relations
Sales Management
Note: After completing the N6 Certificate, students need to complete 18 months of practical experience in their area of study to obtain a National N-Diploma.
CAREER OPTIONS & GENERAL FAQ’s
PERSONALITY TRAITS
The successful Business Management student must be interested in developing creative & innovative skills to identify business opportunities
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Entrepreneurship/start and run your own business
Work in a variety of industries from Wholesale and Retail, FMCG, Motor Industry, Finance Industry, IT and small business, for example, cafes’, restaurants, shops and supermarkets, where students can apply their knowledge to enter into the business world.
The ultimate goal would be to start your own small/micro enterprise and build that up so that you could become the employer of people.
