Higher Certificate in Business Administration
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About this qualification
The Higher Certificate in Business Administration is a 120-credit higher-education qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Generic Management subfield. It relates broadly to foundational knowledge and capabilities used in business administration and organisational settings.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing a higher-education foundation in business administration and generic management may consider this qualification. Suitability depends on the provider’s current offering, admission requirements and assessment arrangements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide relevant preparation for business administration and general administrative work, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into a particular career. Because no approved related careers are supplied, readers should compare the qualification with the requirements of roles they are considering.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Business administration
- Generic management awareness
- Administrative and organisational support
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate in Business Administration
- SAQA ID
- 111416
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Generic Management
- Originator
- Durban University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status before enrolling, as the recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2024.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific intake is valid.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements, fees, study format and completion arrangements.
- Ask for the current curriculum and assessment requirements, including any workplace or practical requirements that may apply.
- Confirm how the qualification aligns with the entry requirements of further study or roles you are considering.