Advanced Diploma in Business Management
1 Year
NQF Level 7
120 credits
Supported distance learning
Flexible & 100% Online
About The Business Management (Advanced Diploma)
The Advanced Diploma in Business Management from MANCOSA is designed to equip students with a sound understanding of the key management theories, methodologies, and practices. The coursework further provides a blend of theoretical and practical aspects of business and the business management programme is designed to equip students with the skills to undertake postgraduate study in this particular field of study by developing their ability to understand and solve complex commercial problems and managing aspects of business portfolio.
The programme is designed to equip students with the skills to undertake postgraduate study in the field of management by developing their ability to understand and solve complex problems while maintaining a holistic approach to managing organisations.
The Advanced Diploma in Business Management provides students with advanced knowledge, skills and competencies in the key functional areas of management and business within the commercial environment.
Who Should Attend ?
Students who wish to develop and improve their management skills. Such students may not necessarily have had previous exposure to formal management studies.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is a Diploma or an appropriate Bachelor’s degree. It is possible to gain entry to the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student advisor.
Career Opportunities
Advanced Certificate in Management Studies
- General Manager
- Business Administrator
- Business Assistant
- Junior / Middle Manager
- Assistance Manager
Assessments
The final assessment mark consists of assignments (40%) and a written examinations (60%).
Programme Structure
Duration: 1 year
Year 1
Modules (Semester 1)
- Advanced Management Principles
- Marketing Approaches
- Business Finance
- Fundamentals of Microeconomics
Year 1
Modules (Semester 2)
- Statistical Techniques in Business
- Information Management
- Choose 2 of the following Electives:
- Ethical Business Management
- Project Management
- Operations Management in Supply Chain
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role of management and leadership in organisational success.
- Employ integrated knowledge to solve complex problems in an organisation.
- Demonstrate an understanding of financial accounting within an organisation.
- Understand the key management theories used to manage organisations.
- Engage in self-directed learning.
- Display an understanding of marketing principles and practices to promote and grow the business.
- Assess problems in organisations and propose viable solutions.
- Demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of ethics and accountability.
- Apply the concepts of economics and data analysis to process information for decision making.
Student Support
The guide includes:
- Compulsory readings
- Self-study activities
- Tutorial Letters
- Assessment Exercises
In addition, students have access to:
- Online Journals
- Past examination papers
- Supplementary learning materials available