University of Johannesburg

Advanced Certificate in Business Management in Project Management

Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Generic Management

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Purpose and Rationale

Qualification Description

  • Purpose: The purpose of this qualification is to equip learners with intermediate Business Management theories, specifically in Project Management. This will help supplement their practical experience in the workplace, enabling them to work in Supervisory and Junior Management roles.

  • Rationale: The institution's dynamic feature lies in customizing learning qualifications to the industry's needs. By offering career-oriented learning qualifications, the institution can meet industry-specific requirements and provide accessible learning opportunities that are cost-effective and manageable for both employers and employees. This qualification is designed to target adult learners, helping them upgrade their skills and knowledge within their workplace context.

Outcomes

  1. Analyse an organisation, identify their strategic objectives and recommend a strategy to achieve these objectives.
  2. Explain basic economic principles.
  3. Relate change management principles and theories to effect change within the organisation.
  4. Apply international management principles in establishing and managing a global business mind set within international organisations.
  5. Use management accounting principles to develop an operational budget and controlling the budget.
  6. Use accepted risk management terminology and the risk management framework.
  7. Apply basic operations theoretical concepts and principles.
  8. Provide an overview of Information Technology Management in the workplace.
  9. Analyse services within the organisation and explain the closing of Services Gaps.
  10. Interpret basic Supply Chain Management principles for inbound and outbound materials, goods and services.

Assessment Criteria

Associated Assessment Criteria

  1. Apply problem-solving capabilities to provided case studies relating to the achievement of strategic organisational objectives.
  2. Provide a coherent written or verbal explanation on assessed content relating to economic principles.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to apply innovative, creative ideas to various scenarios created as a part of continuous assessment.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of global business by successfully applying international management principles to various case studies.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to develop and control a budget through the effective use of relevant/applicable accounting principles.
  6. Effective utilization of the risk management framework.
  7. Be able to provide explanations for basic operations theoretical concepts.
  8. Be able to explain the role and purpose of Information Technology in the workplace.
  9. The utilization of problem-solving capabilities to identify any possible services gaps.
  10. Be able to interpret supply chain management principles.

Integrated Assessment

  • Assessment across the qualification forms an integral part of the teaching and learning process.
  • Learners are required to comply with the minimum assessments set for the level of the qualification.
  • Assessments vary depending on the module and outcomes, and are both formative and summative.
  • The weighting of assessments towards the final mark is indicated in the learning guide for each module.
  • Formative Assessment includes class tests, Q&A sessions, and practical work monitoring.
  • Summative Assessment leads to the final mark in accordance with the institution's Assessment Policy.
  • The assessments for theoretical modules are in the form of assignments, written tests, or practical examinations.
  • Integrated Assessments/case studies are conducted through assignments, including industry projects or capstone modules.

Qualification Details

Type
Advanced Certificate
NQF Level
06
Min. Credits
120
SAQA Source
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University of Johannesburg
University of Johannesburg
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The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a public university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was established in 2005 through the merger of the Rand Afrikaans University, Technikon Witwatersrand, and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University. UJ is one of the largest universities in South Africa, with over 50,000 students enrolled across its four campuses. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, business, and health sciences. UJ is known for its commitment to providing quality education, promoting social justice, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
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