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Short Learning Programme / Business Decision Making
Short Learning Programme

Business Decision Making

Instructor
Teacher

Mr Semanga Mabuza

Last updated

13 Oct, 2026

About Course

Description:

The purpose of the SLP Business Decision-Making is to support a young manager in recognising and applying decision-making methodologies using the available 4IR principles applicable to a work environment. The SLP will introduce the student to key decision-making models, including a decision tree, a payoff matrix, a ratio analysis, a break-even analysis, an economic order quantity model and various Artificial Intelligence models. The SLP is focused on improving a business situation where an expected level of performance is not being achieved.

Admission Requirements:

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with certificate endorsement is required for admission

Course Curriculum

Explain the role of decision-making in managerial performance.

Apply structured decision-making models to business problems.

Analyse financial and operational data to support decisions.

Use quantitative tools to evaluate alternative solutions.

Understand the role of 4IR and AI in enhancing business decision-making.

Recommend solutions to improve underperforming business situations.

 

Your Instructors

Mr Semanga Mabuza

Mr Semanga Mabuza

Instructor

Course Dates

  • Enrollment Opens: Monday, 05 Oct 2026
  • Enrollment Closes: Friday, 29 Jan 2027
  • Course Starts: Monday, 08 Feb 2027
  • Course Ends: Wednesday, 30 Jun 2027

Contact Details

Nhlamolo Chabalala

Please contact Chabalalan@uj.ac.za for more details about this course.

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R 5240.00*

*2026 pricing.

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This course includes:
Duration 6 months
Focus Area Digital revolution
Accredited Yes
NQF Level 5
Mode of Delivery Scheduled delivery — asynchronous & synchronous
Skill Level Intermediate
Start Date 2/8/2027