Diploma: Business Management
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About this qualification
The Diploma: Business Management is a Level 6 qualification in the Generic Management subfield. It is intended to develop broad business-management capability rather than prepare a learner for one specific occupation. The qualification carries 240 credits and is part of the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF).
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may suit people interested in developing a broad foundation in business and management, including those considering supervisory, coordination or general management-related work. It may also be relevant to people seeking a formal qualification in the business-management field. This guidance does not replace the provider’s admission rules.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support progression towards business-management-related responsibilities and roles, depending on the learner’s experience, additional requirements and employer expectations. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- General business-management understanding
- Management-related planning and coordination
- Broad organisational and administrative capability
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Business Management
- SAQA ID
- 58341
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Generic Management
- Originator
- GSGB 03
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end date snapshot of 30 June 2023 and does not confirm current status.
- Check that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification and that the specific delivery site and intake are covered.
- Confirm the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace, practical or other participation requirements that may apply.
- Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 58341, NQF Level 6 and 240-credit value match the programme being advertised.
- Check whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether any transition arrangements apply.