HCBM05 / Higher Certificate in Business Management – Project Management
Faculty: CBE

Higher Certificate in Business Management – Project Management

NQF Level

5

Total Credits

120

About the Programme

Description:

The purpose of the Higher Certificate in Business Management is to introduce students in the workplace to general Business Management theories and introductory management competencies to enable them to assist management in analysing business processes. Additionally, students have the opportunity to specialise in project management. Upon completion, students will be able to apply fundamental accounting principles, execute business processes, communicate effectively, recognise the role of HRM, analyse decision-making approaches, understand and manage projects from initiation to completion, and assess financial risks.

Admission Requirements:

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a higher certificate endorsement is a legal requirement for admission to the Higher Certificate in Business Management.

Programme Modules

This programme consists of 10 modules with a total of 120 credits.

Accounting Aspects

Code: HC1ACAS
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Business Writing and Communication

Code: HC1BWCN
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Human Resource Management

Code: HC1HRMT
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Management Principles

Code: HC1MPCP
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Project Management

Code: HC1PJMN
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Business Decision-Making

Code: HC1BDMG
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Risk Management

Code: HC1RSKM
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Project Control

Code: HC1PJCL
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Project Identification and Scoping

Code: HC1PJIS
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Project Procurement & Communication

Code: HC1PPCO
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Important Dates

Enrollment Period

Opens: Monday, 13 January 2025
Closes: Friday, 07 February 2025

Closed
Programme Duration

Starts: Monday, 17 February 2025
Ends: Friday, 31 October 2025

Duration: 256 days

Intake Schedules

Intake schedule information will be available soon. Please contact Ms Boni Ngwenya for more details about upcoming intake periods.

Extra fees and levies for whole programmes

A registration fee and non-refundable ICT levy are charged when you register for a programme that carries 60 credits or more, or is 600 hours or more in duration.

For 2025, these charges amount to R1 150.

*Note that specific programmes are exempt from these charges; this will be indicated in the registration process.

Higher Certificate in Business Management – Project Management
R 39900*
Programme Information:
NQF Level 5
Total Credits 120
Start Date Feb 17, 2025
End Date Oct 31, 2025