BUSINESS MANAGEMENT N4-N6:
Many students choose Business Management as a career path because it is flexible and informative in every aspect of
Business. Small businesses are designed to exploit the unique set of skills, knowledge, and ideas of their owners to sell
products and services. Education and work experience vary greatly from one entrepreneur to another, and different types of
businesses require different sets of skills and expertise to succeed. The primary benefit of studying Business Management is
that it can equip entrepreneurs with essential business skills and knowledge. Studying business management can improve a
business owner’s ability to analyse data, improve financial decisions and make better business decisions for the future.
CAREER FIELDS
With this qualification, successful learners could pursue a career as a:
• Entrepreneur
• Junior Public Relations Officer
• Junior Marketing Assistant
• Data Analyst
• Junior Sales Manager
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
National N4 certificate (Business Studies: Business Management)
1. Intro Marketing Management N4
2. Intro Communication 3. Intro Personnel N4
4. Intro Entrepreneurship N4
1. Intro Computer Practice N4
2. Intro Accounting N4
3. Management Communication N4
4. Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4
National N5 certificate (Business Studies: Business Management)
1. Labour Relations N5
2. Sales Management N5
3. Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5
4. Public Relations N5
National N6 certificate (Business Studies: Business Management)
1. Labour Relations N6
2. Sales Management N6
3. Entrepreneurship and Business Management N6
4. Public Relations N6
TYPE OF PROGRAMME
• Full Time: Minimum 2 Years
• In-Service Training: 18 months
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(Introduction N4-N4)
National Senior Certificate / Grade 12/ N3 Certificate/ NCV Level 4 Certificate/ ABET Level 4 Certificate.
Registering for this course and successfully completing N4 and N5 will allow students to obtain credits for articulation to most
Universities
LEARNER MATERIAL
All textbooks are not included from the tuition fees. A list of textbooks will be provided by your
campus academic department.
PRICING
Programme is R7 000 per semester and registration is included (R1 000)
EXAMINATION AUTHORITY
• All examinations are National Examinations, set and administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
CERTIFICATION
• Certificates and Diploma are issued by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
• All qualifications are nationally recognised by industry and universities.
Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will receive a:
• National Certificate at each level N4, N5, N6
• National N Diploma in Business Management (on completion of N4-N6 and 18 months in-service training)
ARTICULATION
A candidate who has successfully completed the N4, N5 and N6 Certificates, may pursue the following path in order to obtain
the National N Diploma, as per Report 191 by the DHET. The candidate must have:
• A minimum of 12 advanced instructional offerings, with at least a pass in three instructional offerings in each of the
following levels: N4, N5 and N6, but with a maximum of five N4 instructional offerings.
• 2 instructional offerings at N6 level must be relevant to the candidate’s vocation.
• The candidate must obtain work experience of two years in industry that has as its main function the practical execution
of the 2 instructional offerings mentioned above.
• At the end of this period, the candidate is required to produce documentary proof to the DHET (letter from employer,
stating KPAs and date of employment period) of applicable experience.
• Candidate must present the N4, N5 and N6 certificate, together with above letter from employer, to the DHET to apply
for the National N Diploma.
