Participant Profile
This programme is developed to provide the skills and competencies for middle management by providing an overview of the most important managerial
functions that will assist in developing the essential skills needed to manage a department, function or business more effectively and profitably.
Programme Structure
The Business Management Development Programme (BMDP) is a programme at NQF level 5 and consists of 7 modules which are presented by way
of lectures, group discussions, case studies and role plays. The lecturing contact time is 36 hours per module.
Two modules are conducted concurrently
over 12 weeks of part-time study and are completed before the commencement of the next two modules.
Delivery may also be in the form of block
release.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme, the learner will be able to:
Apply broad business principles practically within the workplace.
Critically analyse given organisational scenarios suggesting solutions to challenges presented.
Practically apply the knowledge and skills learnt on the programme to scenarios presented in case studies in the workplace.
Evaluation of Participants
Assessment is both formative and summative and includes:
Weekly individual and group exercises and tasks
Group and individual assignments
Open and closed book case study integrative assessments
To complete the programme successfully, and be awarded a certificate, learners must be found competent in all aspects of the summative
assessment according to requirements listed in the relevant student handbook.
Entrance Criteria
The minimum entry requirements for admission to the BMDP are:
Twenty three years of age and
Three years business experience and
Senior certificate or NQF 4 equivalent or
Alternative admission can be achieved via a RPL process or mature age exemption.
A placement assessment will apply
Short Courses
Any module from this programme can be offered as a stand-alone academic credit bearing short course.
Candidates are required to meet the pre-determined entrance requirements as set for this programme.
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