DHET Certificate in Business Administration (CBA)

The Certificate in Business Administration is a standalone programme that introduces basic concepts, practices, and techniques that are consistent with modern business, providing knowledge and skills which can be used immediately. You will also get the advantage of a curriculum that is developed by the School of Management, IT & Governance and taught by academics from the University and industry professionals with many years of practical business experience.

This programme also allows delegates an opportunity to apply for a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, provided that all other requirements of the University are met, including having an NSC pass for Degree purposes.
NOTE: This programme does not guarantee automatic acceptance to UKZN.

• Communicate more effectively
• Gain essential computer literacy skills
• Understand the role of numbers in business
• Understand how the external environment influences decision-making

• Module 1: Business Communication
• Module 2: Business Computing and Logical Reasoning
• Module 3: Introduction to Management Science
• Module 4: Environment of Business

• This certificate is ideal if you wish to begin or advance your career in business
• Junior managers, administrators and clerks
• Entrepreneurs/professionals who need to improve their business skills
• Qualifying matriculants

DHET Bursary Requirements

• Demographic requirements:

Black (Black, Coloured or Indian) Unemployed South African Youth (18 years – 35 years)

OR

Black (Black, Coloured or Indian) Unemployed South Africans with disabilities as defined in the Code of Good Practice on employment of people with disabilities issued under the Employment Equity Act

• Educational requirements:

Completion of National Senior Certificate (NSC Degree), with not less than 24 NSC points (excluding Life Orientation), and with Mathematics at NSC rating Level 2, English at NSC rating Level 4 and Life Orientation at NSC rating Level 4

OR

Mature candidates may also apply on the basis of Industry experience and recognition of prior learning

• Geographic requirements:

Candidates need to reside in one of the following Municipalities:

1. eThekwini Municipality
2. Umdoni Municipality
3. uMhlatuze Municipality
4. King Cetshwayo District Municipality
5. Msunduzi Municipality

Please ensure you have the following documents to upload with your application:

• a copy of your ID
• copy of your matric certificate
• proof of address/residence in the listed areas
• CV/motivational letter

DHET Bursary:

When applying, please select the “NO”  under “Are you sponsored by your employer?” and then select “Grant Funder” under “Who is responsible for payment” if you wish to apply for the DHET bursary.

*Subject to eligibility criteria and funding availability.

We collect personal details from delegates applying for bursary funding at UKZN Extended Learning (Pty) Ltd (“UEL”) for recruitment, selection, and funding purposes. Your data may be retained for record-keeping and statistical analysis. By submitting your details, you consent to our collection, processing, and retention of your data. You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your information. If applicable, your data may be transferred to third parties or outside South Africa, with appropriate safeguards. We implement data security measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or damage, and restrict access to authorised personnel only.

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