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Qualifications / Diploma
Diploma in Business Management
Master marketing, HR, operations and financial management to lead across business functions, make sound strategic decisions and advance into mid-level and senior management roles in any industry.
3 Years | 360 Credits
Minimum Duration
3 Years
Credits
360 Credits
NQF Exit Level
NQF 6
Qualification ID
SAQA 83266
Programme Details
About this qualification
The Diploma in Business Management is designed for ambitious professionals who want to understand how a business works as a whole and lead it with confidence. Rather than specialising in a single area, it develops broad, integrated expertise across the core functions of an organisation, so you can see how decisions in one area affect performance in another. The programme balances academic depth with practical application.
It strengthens your ability to plan, lead, coordinate and control business activities and to solve real organisational challenges. Along the way, you’ll develop the analytical thinking, ethical leadership and decision-making skills that set strong managers apart. For first-time managers and experienced professionals alike, this diploma provides the versatility to lead across departments and the credibility to advance your career in any industry.
Why choose this programme?
The Diploma in Business Management is ideal for aspiring business leaders on a pathway to middle or top management. This makes the qualification perfect for business owners, business executives and administrators, and entrepreneurs.
Career opportunities
The Diploma in Business Management is our most versatile programme and prepares you for virtually any role in an organisation. Tailor your cover letter and CV to highlight your skills and knowledge about the specific role you are applying for. Some of the career opportunities for graduates of the Diploma in Business Management:
Operations Manager: This role involves overseeing an organisation’s daily operations, improving efficiency, and ensuring that everything runs smoothly.
Business Analyst: Business Analysts are responsible for assessing an organisation’s business model and processes and making recommendations for improvement.
Project Manager: This role involves planning and coordinating projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget.
Marketing Manager: Marketing Managers oversee the promotion of a company’s products or services.
Sales Manager: Sales Managers are responsible for guiding and leading a team of salespeople in an organisation.
Business Development Manager: This role involves identifying business growth opportunities and building relationships with potential customers and clients.
Supply Chain Manager: A Supply Chain Manager optimises and oversees a company’s supply chain processes.
Entrepreneur: With a solid understanding of business management, one could also start their own business, becoming independent and making their own decisions.
Assessments
First Year
8 Formative Assignments after each module
3 Summative Assignments after each subject
1 FISA (Final Integrated Summative Assignment) after all completed subjects
Second Year
8 Formative Assignments after each module
4 Summative Assignments after each subject
1 FISA (Final Integrated Summative Assignment) after all completed subjects
Third Year
8 Formative Assignments after each module
4 Summative Assignments after each subject
1 FISA (Final Integrated Summative Assignment) after all completed subjects
1 WDTL (Work Directed Theoretical Learning) Project
A Panel Interview to conclude
Do you qualify?
Admission requirements
- A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (matric) as certified by Umalusi, with an achievement rating 40 or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.
- ORan equivalent qualification as evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- ORRecognition of Prior Learning (RPL) based on work experience. To find out if you qualify, complete your application online, or contact our support team.
- ORRecognition of Prior Learning (RPL) based on age exemption (older than 23 years). To find out if you qualify, complete your application online, or contact our support team.
Costs
Tuition fees
R27,670
Fees listed are for the first year of study.
Fees include access to our Virtual Campus and all eTextbooks, Module Study Guides and other resources needed to complete the qualification.
Payment plans are available.
Curriculum
Outline of modules (year 1)
Module 1: Introduction to Management
This module provides an introduction to the pivotal role businesses play in society. It also covers the fundamental management functions – planning, leading, organising, and controlling – as well as the skills and competencies required at various levels of management to ensure business success.
Module 2: Planning and Organising
Strategic planning and resource organisation are integral components of effective management. In this module, we delve into the essence of planning as a pivotal management function and highlight its significance as the initial step in the management process. Additionally, we explore the establishment and utilisation of objectives and different levels of plans within an organisation and introduce the eight-step planning process.
Module 3: Leadership
This module covers the essential management function of leadership to enhance your understanding and appreciation of this critical aspect of management. We introduce you to the diverse bases of power, the roles and qualities of influential leaders and explore various leadership approaches; including trait-, behavioural-, situational-, and contingency theories.
Module 4: Introduction to Business Administration
The administrative function serves other business functions within an organization, including Human Resources (HR), marketing, and finance. It provides crucial information required for making strategic decisions.
Module 5: Risk Management
In this module, we will cover the topic of risk and its levels, as well as risk management and its benefits. We will also explore the different areas of risk management, as well as introduce you to various types of risks, risk categories, and the different processes involved in risk assessment and evaluation.
Module 6: Financial Management
This module aims to introduce you to financial management from a secondary or supportive perspective. Essentially, this module helps you understand financial management and its concepts when you do not work in the financial department, for example, IT, human resources, marketing, or the legal department.
Module 7: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Learn the basics of marketing management in this module. Discover how marketing management works in different organisations and explore the marketing process. Understand how to collect, analyse, and interpret marketing information to effectively target and communicate with consumers. Dive into the elements of the marketing mix and learn how to develop a simple marketing strategy.
Module 8: Marketing for Entrepreneurs
This module introduces you to the fundamentals of marketing management. It investigates the nature and the function of marketing management within various types of organisations. Furthermore, the marketing process is introduced in this module as well as the components of the marketing environment.
Add graduate photo: Nicholas Thabo Rasethe
Testimonial
What do graduates say?
The best thing about my experience was the opportunity to develop practical management and leadership skills while studying flexibly online. The knowledge I gained was relevant to real workplace challenges and helped me grow both professionally and personally.
Nicholas Thabo RasetheDiploma in Business Management
An Institution to take you further
Why study with us?
Accredited, career-ready qualifications
Every qualification is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE), and registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Designed for working life
Study online, from anywhere. Practical assessments focus on integrating learning with workplace experience. No exams.
Dedicated support
You are never just a student number. Our lecturers and student support team are here when you need them, and make sure you stay on track.
Multiple admission pathways
Your experience counts. Through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), your work and life experience can help you qualify for the programme that fits your ambitions.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Ready to take your next step?
Apply online, or speak to our admissions team about entry requirements, fees and the application process.
SANTS Business School
Formerly BMT College.
Business Management Training College (Pty) Ltd (BMT College) is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997. Registration No. 2011/HE07/002.