Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences
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About this qualification
The Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences is a 168-credit higher-education qualification at NQF Level 5. It provides a foundational focus on economic and management sciences within the Generic Management subfield.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may suit people seeking a foundational higher-education qualification related to economics, business and general management, including those considering further learning in a related area. Suitability should be considered against the provider's stated admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may provide a foundation relevant to general business and management contexts, but the available information does not identify specific mapped careers. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any particular occupation.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Basic business and management literacy
- Foundational understanding of economic and management concepts
- General analytical thinking in economic and management contexts
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences
- SAQA ID
- 99326
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 168
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Generic Management
- Originator
- University of the Free State
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end date of 30 June 2024 and requires verification.
- Confirm whether new enrolment is permitted and whether the provider is authorised to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider's admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements that may apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 99326, NQF level and credit value in the provider's current documentation.