Short Course Start Dates Download Short Courses Enrolment Contract

Business Management and Administration

ABOUT THE SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMMES

This short learning programme is intended to prepare students for leadership roles in the business environment and to empower and establish themselves as managers of the future. This dynamic programme equips students with vital skills in Finance, Sales and Marketing, Principles of Human Resources Management, Administration and Communication.

WHO SHOULD ENROL FOR THE PROGRAMME

Individuals with appropriate work experience, who wish to progress up the business ladder
Current team leaders who have not been formally trained or who wish to update their skills and knowledge
Individuals identified as potential managers within your organisation
Newly appointed managers who wish to upgrade their skills
Those involved in specialist discipline such as Marketing/Finance and wish to improve their overall management skills

CERTIFICATION

The Business Management & Administration Diploma is a short learning progarmme (SLP) that is certified by The Independent Institute of Education and endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Business Management (CIBM).

SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMMES

All programmes that are available through College Campus’s School of Business and Technology are short learning programmes (SLP’s) that have been specifically designed for working adults. These SLP’s differ from the full qualifications that are also available through College Campus and which are registered on the National Qualifications Framework. Before you register you must ensure that the programme that you select best suits your individual learning and workplace objectives.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCIAL MANAGERS

The financial goal of a firm
Understanding financial statements
The analysis of financial statements
Profit planning and control
The time value of money
Capital budgeting
Financing
The management of working capital

SALES & MARKETING

Introduction to marketing concepts and marketing philosophy
The marketing mix
The marketing environment
Targeting, positioning and segmentation
Four P’s of marketing
Sales management
Demand estimation and forecasting
Sales territories
Personal selling technique
Business to business and consumer marketing

ADMINISTRATION & COMMUNICATION

Organisational structure and principles of communication
Interpersonal relationships and organisational communication
Interviews
Procedures at meetings and correspondence
Written and oral communication
Report writing
Business travel

DURATION AND COMMENCEMENT DATES OF PROGRAMMES

Classes are held twice a week on Monday and Wednesday evenings or on Saturday mornings over 23 weeks. Next programme start: Please see programme start dates.

PROGRAMME EVALUATION

The programme assessment includes a group assignment, test and formal written examination at the end of the programme. Should a student fail to achieve the required mark, he/she may repeat the programme at no additional charge within 18 months of first registration (subject to certain conditions).