Higher Certificate in Management

Introduction

Looking to embark on a career in management or enhance your managerial skills and expertise? Milpark’s Higher Certificate in Management (HCM) is your ideal starting point. Combining practical expertise with academic rigor, this programme is designed to launch your journey and accelerate your career. Join us and turn your management aspirations into reality.

Next Start Date

21 January 2025

Duration

1 Year

NQF Level

NQF 5

SAQA ID

91832

Credits

120

About the Programme

This qualification is designed for those aiming to develop skills for junior management roles or school leavers who require a Higher Certificate for access into a Diploma or Degree programme of study.

Designed as an entry-level, post-school higher education qualification, the Higher Certificate in Management (HCM) is tailored to provide you with the foundational knowledge and skills essential for success in diverse organisational settings. Our programme is all about practicality. With a strong vocational orientation, you'll learn to apply theory to real-world challenges commonly encountered in today's workplace. Beyond mastering management principles, you'll also develop invaluable generic competencies and values to navigate complex professional and personal situations with ease.

Programme Structure

  • The Management Environment
  • Design Thinking for Business Success
  • People Leadership and Development
  • Introduction to Management Accounting

  • Principles of Accounting
  • Fundamentals of Strategic Management
  • Introduction to Marketing Management

Applicants require a National Senior Certificate (please take note of the applicable minimum criteria listed below).

Minimum Admission Requirements

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For entry into the Higher Certificate, candidates require a Senior Certificate (SC) or a National Senior Certificate (NSC), as certified by Umalusi, with at least a pass in English, the language of instruction at Milpark Education

Resources and Support Information

Factsheet

Download our factsheet for everything you need to know about our Higher Certificate of Management.

RPL Requirements

Find detailed information here about the RPL requirements for the Higher Certificate in Management. 

Textbooks

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Fees and Payment Terms

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Timetable

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Technology Requirements

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Distance Learning Online

Milpark’s instructor-led online programmes offer flexible learning, as well as access to all content, activities, and assessments in our virtual learning environment. You’ll receive milestones to ensure you are focused, and regular online engagement with lecturers to support your learning. For certain modules, you can also attend live classes or watch recordings at your convenience and be part of the online community of students. 

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