Diploma in Business Management

Affordable private

education

Fully onlinequalification

4½ years part-time

NQF 6 | SAQA ID: 112051 | 360 CREDITS

Students will gain critical business skills

for better productivity, efficiency, and

performance in the modern world of

business.

What this programme is aboutOur Diploma is a well-balanced programme, packed with relevant practical application and solid theoretical components across core business disciplines. Gain a competitive advantage with an expertly designed curriculum that focuses on entrepreneurship and innovation, ensuring a holistic perspective on business strategy.

Emphasis is also placed on the importance of sustainability and ethical business practices, deemed highly relevant within the South African context. You will gain advanced competencies, setting you up to be relevant in the high demand area of management.

Set yourself apart as a leaderThis state-of-the-art curriculum is designed for the modern leaders of the future. The programme is one of very few fully online qualifications in South Africa and the curriculum and learning content has been developed by a leading set of academics and industry experts to bring you an innovative qualification.

Who should do this programme This Diploma will suit a range of individuals in the corporate and entrepreneurial fields, including:

> Managers who want to upskill and be more effective, grow their competencies, or solidify their knowledge and experience with an academic qualification.

> Junior-level employees who aim to progress into managerial roles through additional knowledge and a qualification.

> Entrepreneurs who want to start a business or better position their existing business for growth.

Career directionsWith this qualification, you can pursue a promotion or explore exciting career directions such as:

> Supervisory positions > Assistant manager > Other general management positions > Project management > Human resource management > Purchasing management > Production, operations and supply chain management > Marketing management > Financial management > Business consulting > Small enterprise management and entrepreneurship

Programme modulesYear 1

> Academic Literacy (NQF 5) > Introduction to Information Systems (NQF 5) > Business Management 1a (NQF 5) > Business Communication (NQF 5) > Business Ethics (NQF 5) > Business Management 1b (NQF 5)

Year 2

> Macroeconomics (NQF 5) > Elementary Quantitative Modelling 1a (NQF 5) > Financial Accounting 1a (NQF 5) > Management Principles (NQF 6) > Microeconomics (NQF 5) > Elementary Quantitative Modelling 1b (NQF 5) > Contemporary Management Issues (NQF 6) > Financial Accounting 1b (NQF 5)

Year 3

> Corporate Financial Management (NQF 6) > Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses (NQF 6) > Marketing Management (NQF 6) > Production and Operations (NQF 6) > Human Resource Management (NQF 6) > Personal Financial Management (NQF 6) > Purchasing and Supply Chain (NQF 6) > Corporate Innovation and Intrapreneurship (NQF 6)

Year 4

> International Management (NQF 6) > Project Management (NQF 5) > Strategic Planning (NQF 6) > Corporate Citizenship (NQF 6) > Leadership (NQF 5) > Strategy Implementation and Control (NQF 6)

Year 5

> Integrated Business Plan (NQF 6) > Integrated Business Project (NQF 6)

What you will learnOn completion of the Diploma in Business Management, students should be able to:

> Select and apply standard methods, procedures or techniques within the business management field by drawing on knowledge gained and theory.

> Identify, evaluate and solve defined, routine and new problems within the business management context.

> Respond and adjust appropriately to the need for change, brought on by a rapidly changing environment in which businesses operate.

> Harness creativity from oneself and others to initiate and inspire innovation towards solving business problems in a turbulent environment.

> Harness creativity and innovation from oneself to initiate new business ideas and business ventures in the spirit of both entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship.

> Work effectively within prescribed organisational and professional ethical codes of conduct, values and principles in the business management field.

> Communicate information reliably, accurately and coherently, using conventions appropriate to the business management context.

> Recognise the organisation as a system, its constituent parts, and show how actions in one area impact on other areas within the same system.

> Recognise that one’s actions must be accounted for, and that one must strive to work effectively with and respect others, with specific reference to the context of management and leadership.

What qualification you will receiveOnce you’ve completed this programme, you will earn an NQF Level 6, 360 credit qualification. This Diploma is registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and accredited by the Council of Higher Education (CHE). You will receive your qualification subject to successfully completing all required assessments and exams, having settled any outstanding fees, and submitted all required documentation.

Certificates will be awarded at a formal graduation ceremony or delivered via courier.

Entry requirementsThe following minimum entrance requirements apply:

1. A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Diploma endorsement with:

▶ at least 40% in English, and ▶ at least 40% in Mathematics or 50% in Mathematical Literacy;

or

2. A Senior Certificate (SC) with:

▶ at least an E symbol, on Standard Grade level, in English, ▶ at least an E symbol, on Standard Grade level, in Mathematics;

or

3. A National Certificate (Vocational (NCV) with appropriate subject combinations and the following levels of achievement:

▶ a minimum of 50% in three fundamental subjects including English, AND

▶ a minimum of 60% in three compulsory vocational subjects, or ▶ a Higher Certificate or Advanced Certificate obtained in a

cognate field.

Supporting documents include a certified copy of ID document and Grade 12 certificate [NSC, NC, NCV (NQF level 4)]

*Foreign learners are required to obtain a SAQA equivalent of your qualification and a study/work permit

Selection requirements > At least 18 years of age > Ability to read and write in English, which is the language of

instruction > A basic level of digital literacy skills > If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may still enrol

on the basis of relevant work experience or mature age exemption.

How this programme is deliveredThe programme is delivered online through our data-lite learning platform iCan. You can access your learning materials from most computers or any smart mobile device. Prescribed books and textbooks, available in our online library, can be downloaded for offline use.

Students are encouraged to work independently, studying the learning content, doing the activities and assessments and participating in discussion forums. To support your online study, you will have access to a lecturer through various support channels.

The Diploma is currently only offered on a part-time basis with an estimated completion time of four and a half years.

Technical requirements Laptop, PC, Tablet or Smartphone

Access to a reliable internet connection

Web-browser (Chrome or Firefox)

Approximately 1Gb of data per month

What you will need > Study time of between 15 and 20 hours per week > An email address

How you are assessedAssessments form an integral part of the learning in this programme. You will be required to complete and submit various compulsory assessments for each module in the programme.

Students will be exposed to various types of assessments, including multiple-choice questions, essay questions, case study assessments, graded discussion forums, research papers, sit-down and online exams, and more. Assessment tasks are completed and marked online via our student portal iCan, and will count towards the final module mark. Feedback and results will also be available online.

iCanOur newly enhanced data-lite student portal is designed to give you a truly innovative online experience that makes learning easy and interactive. Enjoy fast collaboration with lecturers and fellow students, gain access to results and assignment loading, and much more. And, because it is accessible through PC’s, tablets and smartphones, you can study flexibly, anywhere at any time.

Specialised Lecturers and Tutors

Email and Phone

Connect via LearningForums and Chats

Student Support Centre

Peer Student Groups

iCan Learning Platform

Teaching and Learning Support for Academic Success

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DO LifeAs a value addition, each registered iQA student has free access to our DO Life micro-course series, designed to help you “do life a little bit better” by boosting your everyday skills. Exciting topics include money matters, careers, personal branding and many more, all available on iCan. Each completed micro-course is awarded a Certificate of Completion which can easily be added to your CV.

Over 5,000 students have completed a

course and 97% agree they proved

useful and valuable.DO Life Survey

Step 1: Enquire

ِ Complete website contact form ِ Speak to a Student Adviser ِ Complete enrolment application

Step 3: Start

ِ Access iCan ِ Complete onboarding journey ِ Engage with lecturer

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Course feeOur course fee structures are updated each year, please see our website for the latest fee structure.

We offer flexible payment options to suit most working individuals. Fees can be paid in various monthly instalment plans or in full on enrollment.

iQ Academy is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training until 31 December 2021 as a Private Higher Education Institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997, Registration Certificate No. 2012/HE07/001.

Step 2: Register

ِ Submit documentation ِ Pay your fees ِ Receive student number

Enrolment process

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