Participant Profile
The aim of the MBA is to prepare students with the knowledge, attitudes, insight
and skills required for middle and senior management positions within both the
private and the public sectors. The MBA graduate will be able to competently
apply and integrate theoretical principles, evidence-based techniques, practical
experience, and appropriate skills to their particular industry in an independent
manner in a variety of management situations.
The Higher Certificate in Business Administration is designed to enhance the employability of students by equipping them with basic administrative knowledge
and skills, which will enable them to occupy entry-level administrative or support
positions in the workplace.
Upon completion of the Higher Certificate in Business Administration, the student should be able to:
- Understand and apply.
- Demonstrate a understanding of the basic legal principles and concepts applicable to businesses in south africa;
- Demonstrate a knowledge of basic accounting and financial management principles and practices;
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of business enterprises and the basic principles and practices applicable to the operation of a business;
- Communicate information clearly in the business context, using appropriate technology, language, structure and style, and
- Develop an insight into entrepreneurship.
Applicants with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or a Senior Certificate (SC) qualification must score a minimum of 20 points, and achieve a minimum rating/symbol for English as reflected in the Table below. Applicants with a National Certificate (Vocational) level 4 qualification must score a minimum of 50% for English or Communication.
The total points scored by an applicant with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) will be calculated as follows:
The total points scored by an applicant with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) will be calculated as follows:
In calculating the total points scored by an applicant, the ratings/symbols achieved for Life Orientation and more than one additional language will be excluded.

The total points scored by an applicant with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) will be calculated as follows:

The total points scored by an applicant with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) will be calculated as follows:

In calculating the total points scored by an applicant, the ratings/symbols achieved for Life Orientation and more than one additional language will be excluded.
In addition to the requirements above, the selection and application process below
will apply. All applicants are expected to:
- Complete an application form
- Need to be a minimum age of 23 years
- Have atleast three years business/work experience.
- Need to be self-funded (NSFAS funding does not apply for part-time studies)
- Complete all personal details on the application form
- Submit clear certified copies of previous qualification/s completed
- Submit clear certified copy of ID and matric certificate
