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Course Overview

The proposed curriculum and exit level outcomes of the Advanced Certificate in Management (ACM) are designed to contribute to the achievement of the qualification’s purpose, which is to develop graduates with the skills and knowledge to manage organisations effectively.

The modules of the programme, including in the first semester Management Principles and Practices, Leading Digital Business Transformation, Introduction to Accounting and Finance and Introduction to Data Analysis and Business Intelligence seeks to provide students with a broad foundation in essential management concepts and skills.

These modules are aligned with the goal of developing graduates who can apply management principles and practices in various organisational contexts.

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Objectives

The programme will enable students to integrate theory and practice and become adaptable by developing an understanding of the nature of junior and middle management work in a complex and ambiguous business environment. The programme will also expose students to critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making through conceptual knowledge acquisition and practical application of the subject matter.

The purpose of the ACM programme is tied to addressing the specific skills development needs of South Africa while strategically positioning professionals to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in South Africa’s dynamic business environment as well as positioning graduates to anticipate the challenges of the future and the changing global business context.

Course structure and modules

Duration: 1 year
The programme comprises 8 modules.

Modules

Semester 1 :

Management Principles and Practices
Introduction to Accounting and Finance
Introduction to Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
Leading Digital Business Transformation

Semester 2 :

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
Project Management
Risk Management

Careers

An Advanced Certificate in Management provides foundational knowledge in business operations, leadership, and organisational management. It prepares graduates for entry-level supervisory and administrative roles in various industries.

Administrative Careers
Supervisory Roles
Sales and Marketing Roles
Human Resources Support Roles
Operations and Logistics Roles
Entrepreneurship

On completion of the programme a student will be able to:

Apply fundamental principles of management to solve business problems in various contexts.
Analyse and use financial information to make informed business decisions.
Use data analysis and business intelligence tools to support data driven decision-making processes.
Apply organisational behaviour and human resource management concepts to optimise employee performance and motivation.
Evaluate ethical issues and develop strategies for responsible business practices and corporate social responsibility
Analyse and implement digital business transformation strategies to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Use project management techniques to plan, execute, and control projects in a variety of business contexts.
Develop and implement risk management plans and strategies to help achieve an organisation’s goals and objectives through the effective understanding and evaluation of the different types of risks faced by organisations including financial, operational, legal and reputational risks.

Entry requirements

An NQF Level 5 Higher Certificate or equivalent qualification.

Course Overview