Diploma in Small Business Management
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About this qualification
The Diploma in Small Business Management is an NQF Level 6, 360-credit higher-education qualification focused broadly on managing and developing small businesses, with an emphasis related to finance, economics and accounting. Its recorded registration-end date was 30 June 2024, and its current registration status should be verified before enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in small-business operations, entrepreneurship, or business management, particularly those seeking a formal qualification related to the financial and administrative aspects of running a small enterprise. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s published requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for small-business management, entrepreneurial and business-administration activities. It does not guarantee employment, business success, appointment or entry into a particular career, and no specific related careers have been mapped for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Small-business management
- Business administration
- Financial and accounting awareness in a small-business context
- Entrepreneurial planning and decision-making
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma in Small Business Management
- SAQA ID
- 96443
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Finance Economics and Accounting
- Originator
- University of South Africa
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, especially because the recorded registration-end date was 30 June 2024.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or accredited to present the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements and application deadlines.
- Ask the provider about the assessment approach and whether any workplace, practical or experiential-learning requirements apply.
- Confirm the current qualification structure, delivery mode, duration, fees and refund policies directly with the provider.
- Check whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the provider’s details match the official qualification record.