FIRST YEAR
N4, First Semester
> Introductory Accounting
> Management Communication
> Computer Practice
> Entrepreneurship and Business Management
N5, Second Semester
> Financial Accounting
> Sales Management
> Computer Practice
> Entrepreneurship and Business Management
SECOND YEAR
N6, First Semester
> Entrepreneurship and Business Management
> Computer Practice
> Computerised Financial Systems
> Public Relations
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGrade 12 Certificate
DURATION3 Years (18 months theory and 18 months practical work experience)
WHAT IS THIS PROGRAMME ABOUT?Once you complete this programme you will understand the principles on which the South African Economy is founded and have the skills to be an entrepreneur. This includes insight into the management environment in which the business functions to provide the characteristics and skills which are needed to start and successfully manage your own business, and also to have insight into the challenging world of entrepreneurship and the social responsibilities of entrepreneurs. You would also need to be familiar with the economic and business environment in which entrepreneurs function and to be able to prepare a successful business plan.
WHAT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ARE OUT THERE?> Entrepreneur> Sales> Bookkeeping> Administration
Business Management N4-N6
HEAD OFFICEt: 021 886 7111
CALEDONt: 028 212 3270
PAARLt: 021 872 3323
STELLENBOSCHt: 021 887 3027
STRANDt: 021 853 7611
WORCESTERt: 023 348 6920
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
WHAT SUBJECTS WILL I BE TAKING? WHAT DO THESE SUBJECTS ENTAIL?
NATIONAL N-DIPLOMA
INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING
Introductory Accounting provides students with a basic knowledge of accountancy, helping them to understand the concept of contra accounts and how to do financial statements.
MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION
Studies the different disciplines of communication, motivation and self-image as tools in the organisation. Practical activities are included, especially the writing of business communication documents.
This subject also studies the theory behind advertising, the communication tool for marketing, with emphasis on the role it plays in marketing strategies of an organisation.
COMPUTER PRACTICE
Provides students with skills to perform basic computer functions. The subject field covers Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and basic Internet and Email functionality.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Entrepreneurship and Business Management studies the different aspects of starting your own business. It provides basic knowledge of how to draw up a business plan and all the necessary aspects needed for a business plan.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Financial Accounting studies the basic accounting principles and its contra accounts. Students will have the skills to enter data from the journal to general ledger, cashbook and bank reconciliation. How to do the books of different organisations will be covered e.g. partnerships, public and private companies, corporations, etc.
SALES MANAGEMENT
Sales Management studies aspects of selling such as the organisation for sales activities as well as the recruitment, training, remuneration and evaluation of sales people.
COMPUTERISED FINANCIAL SYSTEMS
This subject provides the student with the necessary background to do Pastel Accounting and Pastel Payroll. The subject is presented in a practical and accessible manner.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Public Relations equips students with the public relations front line skills required in all business organisations. To help students realise the importance of communication between an organisation and its public/target markets, and to instil into students the awareness that all presented material should enhance the image of the company.
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