<p>The purpose of this short-learning programme (SLP) is to equip students with the integrated knowledge needed to develop strategic marketing plans that empower organisations to compete successfully and secure future growth prospects in their respective markets. The secondary purpose of this SLP is to provide students with a holistic view of the role, power and strategic importance of the marketing function in an organisation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The purpose of this short-learning programme is to introduce students specialising in the fields of accountancy, taxation, auditing and assurance, risk management and control, financial management, and management decision-making to the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as data processing/analysis and artificial intelligence from the perspective of accountants.</p>

<p>The purpose of this SLP is to provide students with the practical and theoretical application of the basic concepts of taxation to individuals, partnerships, companies, trusts, and farmers and to cover the taxation principles regarding Capital Gains tax (for individuals) as well as the rules and regulations regarding the administration and payment of taxation. This SLP forms part of a suite of three short learning programmes offered to students who do not meet the taxation entry taxation requirements for further study or association with professional accountancy bodies.</p>

<p>The purpose of this SLP is to introduce students to analytical frameworks such as scenario analysis and competitor benchmarking, in order to strategically identify and present information as actionable intelligence. The purpose of this SLP is also to focus on ethics in Competitive Intelligence, ensuring that students are made aware and adhere to international standards in this regard. Students will further be introduced to the corporate structure as it relates to the function of Competitive Intelligence, and students will explore the skills and expertise required by a Competitive Intelligence Analyst.</p>

<p>The purpose of this short learning programme is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to identify the different phases in the information life cycle, distinguish between the different types of information sources, and be familiar with information legislation and management principles. A student is equipped with the necessary competencies and skills to apply technology associated with the Internet, World Wide Web (WWW) and search engines for basic information management purposes.</p>

<p>The purpose of this short learning programme is to equip the student with the necessary knowledge to&nbsp;identify the characteristics of a knowledge economy in the 4IR to be able to have a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge economy and intellectual capital as a key commodity in a knowledge economy. You will be able to describe the importance of knowledge-intensive activities in wealth creation; show cognisance of the problems, issues and opportunities of developing countries moving towards a knowledge economy; and have the necessary skills of knowledge workers to contribute to the workplace in the knowledge economy.</p>