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Diploma: Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship

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SAQA ID86506
NQF Level6
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 360-credit Diploma at NQF Level 6 in the HEQSF, focused on the management of small businesses and entrepreneurship. It is associated with the Finance, Economics and Accounting subfield and was originated by Akademia NPC.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in understanding and managing small businesses, developing entrepreneurial interests, or building a foundation for further learning in business-related areas might consider this qualification. This is general guidance and does not confirm admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support relevance for small-business management and entrepreneurship-related work or business activity. It does not guarantee employment, business success, appointment or access to any particular occupation. No approved related-career mappings were supplied.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Small-business management
  • Entrepreneurial thinking
  • Business administration

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Diploma: Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship
SAQA ID
86506
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
6
Minimum credits
360
Field
3
Subfield
Finance Economics and Accounting
Originator
Akademia NPC
Registration end in source dataset
2018-12-31
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

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Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.