Higher Certificate in Business Administration

NQF level 5 (SAQA No 111416)

The Higher Certificate in Business Administration is designed to equip the student with basic administrative knowledge and skills, which will enable them to occupy entry-level administrative or support positions in the workplace.

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Minimum Admission requirements

In addition to Rule G7, 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.

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.

Application and Selection process

All applicants are expected to complete an application form which entails the following:

Need to be a minimum age of 23 years
Have 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

Mature age exemptions may be accepted for applicants that do not meet the Matric points, please enquire directly with the coordinator.

Application and Selection process

All applicants are expected to complete an application form which entails the following:

Need to be a minimum age of 23 years
Have 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

Mature age exemptions may be accepted for applicants that do not meet the Matric points, please enquire directly with the coordinator.

Assessment rules

All subjects are assessed by continuous assessments. Refer to the DUT general handbook for further assessment rules and policies. To complete the Higher Certificate programme successfully, and be awarded a certificate, learners must be found competent in all aspects of the summative assessments according to requirements listed in the relevant student handbook.

8 Modules

Upon completion of the Higher Certificate in Business Administration, the student should be able to discuss and apply the basic concepts, terms and principles of business administration; demonstrate an understanding of the basic legal principles and concepts applicable to businesses in South Africa.

The learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic accounting and financial management principles and practices and business enterprises and the basic principles and practices applicable to the operation of a business. They should be able to communicate information clearly in the business context, using appropriate technology, language, structure and style, and develop an insight into entrepreneurship.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Higher Certificate in Business Administration, the student should be able to:

Discuss and apply the basic concepts, terms and principles of business administration;
Demonstrate an 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.