Higher Certificate in
Business Administration
Part-Time
24 MONTHS PART TIME I SAQA IDENTITY NUMBER: 111255 I NQF LEVEL: 5 I CREDITS: 120
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 will be equipped for roles such as a 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.
- Are Entrepreneurs seeking to enhance business operations.
- Have work experience but would like the foundational training and knowledge to back it up.
- Have work experience and want to update their knowledge and get a qualification at the same time.
- Individuals that aspire to complete a degree/diploma and need the foundational qualification.
Admission requirements
- NSC (National Senior Certificate) (Gr 12) with admission to Higher Certificate studies.
- NC (National Certificate) (Vocational) with the minimum requirements for entrance to Higher Certificate studies.
- A person aged 23 or older with work experience in this field of study may also qualify for admission.
Skills you will have after completing this programme
- Business decision making
- Problem solving
- Financial understanding
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Marketing
- Adaptability and flexibility
Career opportunities
- Junior Management
- Office manager
- Core roles in business functions, such as HR administrator, office support, junior financial manager and junior business manager.
- Project administrator
- Business analyst assistant
- Junior financial manager
Delivery Method
This qualification will be taught through online classes twice a week and face to face classes one Saturday a month at the closest campus. Significant material and support are available on the learning management system (MyNGI) where the recordings of classes will also be made available.
BAC Accredited
Recognised for internationally
benchmarked quality.
NewBridge Graduate Institute is proud to be accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC), an internationally recognised independent body that accredits institutions meeting rigorous global standards of academic and operational excellence. This accreditation confirms NGI’s commitment to delivering quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment.
For students and parents, this means the assurance of studying at a trusted, globally recognised institution. BAC accreditation affirms NGI’s commitment to international standards of quality, strengthening confidence in the education students receive and supporting pathways to further study and career success locally and internationally.
Curriculum
Semester 1
- Business Literacy
- Economics A
Semester 2
- Business Management
- Economics B
Semester 3
- Human Resources Management
- Financial Accounting
Semester 4
- Marketing Management
- Management Accounting
NewBridge Graduate Institute reserves the right to make changes to the curriculum and/or admission requirements. Fees are available from the campuses, and you will have access to an additional costs list detailing the cost of textbooks or additional material. Once registered you can buy your books from our supplier (Wizebooks) at the excellent prices they are able to offer.