HCBM05 / Higher Certificate in Business Management – Project Management
Faculty: CBE

Higher Certificate in Business Management – Project Management

NQF Level

5

Total Credits

120

About the Programme

Description:

The purpose of the Higher Certificate in Business Management is to introduce students in the workplace to general Business Management theories and introductory management competencies to enable them to assist management in analysing business processes. Additionally, students have the opportunity to specialise in project management. Upon completion, students will be able to apply fundamental accounting principles, execute business processes, communicate effectively, recognise the role of HRM, analyse decision-making approaches, understand and manage projects from initiation to completion, and assess financial risks.

Admission Requirements:

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a higher certificate endorsement is a legal requirement for admission to the Higher Certificate in Business Management.

Programme Modules

This programme consists of 10 modules with a total of 120 credits.

Accounting Aspects

Code: HC1ACAS
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Business Writing and Communication

Code: HC1BWCN
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Human Resource Management

Code: HC1HRMT
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Management Principles

Code: HC1MPCP
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Project Management

Code: HC1PJMN
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Business Decision-Making

Code: HC1BDMG
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Risk Management

Code: HC1RSKM
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Project Control

Code: HC1PJCL
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Project Identification and Scoping

Code: HC1PJIS
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Project Procurement & Communication

Code: HC1PPCO
12 Credits R 3,990.00

Important Dates

Enrollment Period

Opens: Monday, 13 January 2025
Closes: Friday, 07 February 2025

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Programme Duration

Starts: Monday, 17 February 2025
Ends: Friday, 31 October 2025

Duration: 256 days

Intake Schedules

Intake schedule information will be available soon. Please contact Ms Boni Ngwenya for more details about upcoming intake periods.

Fees & Levies *

  • South African students:
    • No ICT levy is charged for programmes under 60 credits.
    • For programmes of 60 credits or more, a registration fee of R500 and an ICT levy of R650 apply.
  • International students: No levies charged.
  • Programme duration ≤ 600 hours: No levies charged.
  • Programme duration > 600 hours: International levy applies.
  • Subsidised programmes (e.g., MPH): No levies charged.

* Fees are subject to change; please confirm during registration.

Higher Certificate in Business Management – Project Management
R 39900*
Programme Information:
NQF Level 5
Total Credits 120
Start Date Feb 17, 2025
End Date Oct 31, 2025