School of Commerce
HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
1 YEAR (FULL TIME) I SAQA IDENTITY NUMBER: 111255 I NQF LEVEL: 5 I CREDITS: 120
Please note that this programme is also available on a part-time and mid-year intake basis. Click here to learn more.
The Higher Certificate in Business Administration primes you for entry-level positions in the business realm, providing foundational skills and a pathway to further diploma or degree studies. Gain expertise in business and marketing management, financial accounting, economics, human resources and business literacy. Upon completion, you’ll be equipped for roles such as Business Administrator, Office Manager, HR Administrator, or Project Administrator.
Who should enrol?
- Are interested in business success factors
- Are curious about business management, marketing, HR, and customer interaction
- Entrepreneurs seeking to enhance business operations
- Aspire to pursue degree/diploma studies, needing a foundational qualification
Admission requirements
- NSC (National Senior Certificate) (Gr 12) with admission to a Higher Certificate OR
- NCV (National Certificate Vocational)
- For international school leaving certifications, a USAF equivalence certificate is required.
Skills you will have after completing this programme
- Financial understanding
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Marketing
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Career opportunities
- Business administrator
- Office manager
- Roles in core business functions such as HR administrator, office support, financial Junior business manager
- Project administrator
- Business analyst assistant
- HR administrator
- Financial manager
Curriculum
Year 1
- Business Management
- Marketing Management
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Economics
- Basics of Management Accounting
- Human Resource Management
- Business Literacy
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NewBridge Graduate Institute reserves the right to make changes to the curriculum and/or admission requirements. Fees, textbooks and any special equipment you will need is detailed by the middle of the year on the “Additional costs schedule” available from your closest campus.