What does Business Management involve?

Business Management comprises careful organization and planning. The goal is always to ensure that a group of people work together to achieve the desired outcomes. Not only does it require good people-skills and the ability to motivate employees but also a keen sense of business concepts and ways in which to better the financial status of these enterprises.

Why should I study Business Management?

Do you want to work in a Management position? Are you interested in the basic principles that govern Business Enterprises? The way to determine which stream or specialization within Business Management suits you best is to enroll for the SAIM Business Management Certificate course.

Typical career opportunities for someone who has done a course in Business Management Studies specialising in Business Management:

General Manager Sales Manager Production Manager Marketing Manager

Course Structure

In order to complete the SAIM Business Management Certificate, students must complete all of the following Subjects:

College SA Orientation Pack

Certificate Level Compulsory Subjects

• Management Principles

• Business Communication

• Business Accounting

• Self Management.

Certificate Level Elective Subjects [Select TWO from this list]

• Human Resources Management Principles

• Information Technology Principles

• Marketing Management Principles

• Credit Management Principles

• Entrepreneurship

For a DETAILED COURSE STRUCTURE, please click here.

Is the Business Management Certificate the right qualification for you?

Do this quick and easy questionnaire to find out if the SAIM Business Management Certificate is the right course for you. Answer either YES or NO.

1. Are you interested in learning more about Business Planning, Resourcing, Staffing and Controlling an organisation?

2. Do you consider yourself to be someone who can work with people and delegate duties?

3. Are you self-motivated and driven to work towards the production of useful outcomes?

4. Are you considering enrolling for Business Management courses at Diploma level in the future?

5. Do you wish to register for a course that is endorsed by a Professional Institute?

6. Do you wish to register for a course that will give you skills in Business Management?

7. Do you need a Certificate which is recognised by industry both inside and outside South Africa?

8. Do you wish to obtain a qualification that will be a useful tool in advancing your career in Business Management?

9. Do you want to belong to a Professional Membership Institute which will recognise your qualifications as well as your managerial and other work experience?

10. Are you aiming at a Managerial position, but you don’t have the skills and qualifications you need to be a Manager?

11. Do you recognise that there is a critical shortage of well-trained Business Management personnel in business today?

Click here for your handy check list.

If you answered YES to more than five of these questions, then the SAIM Business Management Certificate is the RIGHT course for you. We recommend that you register for this course right away!

Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to take the next step.

If you did not answer YES to more than five of the questions, then perhaps you should consider one of our other courses or fill in the form at the bottom of this page and we will contact you. Alternatively, call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to speak to one of our friendly Student Registrars and they can help you determine which is the right course for you.

Other courses you may be interested in

College SA Certificate: Professional Secretary – Human Resources
College SA Certificate: Professional Secretary – Information Management
National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management

Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to find out how you can register for one of these courses.

Assessment and Award

When you enrol for this course, you’ll receive the relevant textbooks. You have to successfully complete and submit assignments in order to pass this course. Once you have successfully completed the assignments prescribed by College SA, you may apply to write the examinations with the SAIM. Upon successful completion of your exams. SAIM will award you with a Certificate in Business Management.

Interested? Want to find out more?

If you would like to find out more about the Certificate in Business Management fill in this short form and then one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and provide you with all the information you need.

SAIM and Exemptions

Please note: All exemption requests, including mature age exemption, have to go through the SAIM first. They will then provide the student with a letter confirming that they have been accepted to do the SAIM course.

The following documents will be required when applying for the mature age exemption:

• Detailed CV
• ID
• Character reference
• Reference from employer if employed

Frequently Asked Questions