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# Diploma in Business Management

Studying Business Management is a practical and rewarding path for those interested in understanding how organisations operate. It is a structured approach to learning about the strategies and techniques that drive businesses forward.

This qualification focuses on business and financial management, entrepreneurship, project management, and related areas such as e-commerce, corporate strategy, business ethics, human resources, and procurement and supply chain management. Additionally, this Diploma offers a unique emphasis on applied psychology and socioeconomics giving you a competitive edge in Business Management.

You can specialise further by pursuing a Boston Degree or Advanced Diploma.

**Dip (Business Management)**

| Time to Complete: | 3 (minimum) - 9 (maximum) Years |
| --- | --- |
| Study Options: | Full-time or Part-time |
| Credits: | 374 |
| NQF Level: | 6 |
| SAQA ID: | 91922 |

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## Entry Requirements

National Senior Certificate (NSC), with English passed with endorsement for admission to Diploma study; or National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)), with English passed with endorsement for admission to Diploma study; or prior to 2009, Senior Certificate with English as one of the modules passed.

A number of post school qualifications may be used for admission and/or advanced placement into the diploma programme with due regard for the 50% credit transfer rule and guidelines of progression and articulation. For example, a Higher Certificate, NQF (HEQSF) Level 5, minimum Credits 120; or a Certificate, NQF (OQSF) Level 5, minimum Credits 120.

This programme is offered by Boston City Campus in the distance mode of education with support provided at Learner Support Centres. Apply to register at any Boston City Campus Learner Support Centre nationwide.

All modules are compulsory and must be passed.

Possible employment opportunities include, but are not limited to:

- E-Commerce Manager
- Key Accounts Manager/Supervisor/Assistant Manager
- Service, Sales or Product representative
- Small Business Manager, Owner or Entrepreneur
- Field of Floor Manager, Supervisor, Assistant Manager

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## Year One Modules

| Semester A | Semester B |
| --- | --- |
| Computer LiteracyAcademic LiteracyBusiness Management 1Entrepreneurship 1 | Computer Literacy AdvancedFundamentals of AccountingHuman Resource Management 1Applied Psychology |

## Year Two Modules

| Semester A | Semester B |
| --- | --- |
| Business Management 2Entrepreneurship 2SocioeconomicsCommercial Law 1 | Introduction to Cost and Management AccountingPrinciples of Procurement and Supply ChainWorkplace PsychologyBusiness Ethics |

## Year Three Modules

| Semester A | Semester B |
| --- | --- |
| Business Management 3Entrepreneurship 3Project ManagementApplied Research Methods | Financial Management for SME’sCommercial Law 2Brand ManagementWork Integrated Learning |

## Assessment Strategies

**Various Assessment Strategies (ASC, ASW, AS1 to AS5)** are used throughout the modules in the programme. For example, AS3 is predominately applied in this programme and consists of a

**Formative Assessment (FA1),** also known as an assignment or test, which count forty percent (40%) towards the overall mark.

**Summative Assessments** in the form of a final exam or capstone project (SA1), count fifty percent (50%), and a research or reflective essay (SA2) count ten percent (10%) towards the overall mark.

No supplementary assessment is provided for FA1. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for SA1 and SA2 respectively, which will be charged for. Please consult the Fact Sheet and Student Rulebook for additional, detailed programme information.

## Outcomes

On completion of the programme graduates will have the necessary knowledge and practical skills required to:

- Operate effectively in the workplace using a number of Windows-based end-user applications
- Apply general business principles to real life situations and interpret economic realities of local and global communities.
- Manage financial and technology resources in organisations.
- Analyse data and brand information.
- Demonstrate entrepreneurial and project management skills.
- Identify the socio-economic needs of society and display cultural sensitivity within organisations.

## Programme Category

**BOSTON HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME**

On successful completion the Learner will be issued a *Diploma in Business Management*SAQA ID 91922, NQF 6, minimum 374 credits from Boston City Campus.