DEPARTMENT OF

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Continuing Education
Programme (CEP)

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SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
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University of Johannesburg

VISION
An international University of choice, anchored in Africa,
dynamically shaping the future.

MISSION
Inspiring its community to transform and serve humanity
through innovation and the collaborative pursuit of knowledge.

VALUES
� Imagination
We encourage and inspire free, independent and critical thought
aimed at developing a better future for UJ and society.
� Conversation
Through facilitating open, respectful and meaningful dialogue,
we encourage an inclusive environment that embraces diversity.
� Regeneration
We are dynamic, progressive, responsive and innovative in our
endeavour to provide access to global academic excellence and to
promote the common good in a sustainable way.
� Ethical Foundation
We nurture and actively promote an ethos of honesty, transparency,
accountability and fairness in all our endeavours.

Disclaimer: The University reserves the right, at any time, should circumstance dictate,
to make changes to, or withdraw any of the opportunities on offer.

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 Department of Business Management
Continuing Education Programme

The Department These qualifications are developed and

constantly updated to ensure that appropriate
of Business knowledge, insight and skills are taught,

Management’s enabling students to understand the world of

business and its related environments.
mission is to The aim is for students to be able to engage

be the leader in and interact with, and apply the information

acquired to real-life situations in their ever-
the scientific changing working environment.

and practical In addition, these qualifications offer students

the unique opportunity to continue their
development of studies into some formal programmes at UJ.

managers. WHOLE PROGRAMME

� Duration: One year
� Articulation opportunities
� The university reserves the right, should circumstances
dictate, to make changes to, or withdraw any of the
opportunities on offer.

SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMMES

� The Short Courses are only offered to Companies/
Organisations who register a minimum of 20 students.

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PRESENTATION
The Higher Certificate in Business Management qualification is offered online for
three consecutive days per subject, from 17:30 to 21:00 (total of 30 online classes
per academic year). A non-compulsory Saturday 2-hour session is also offered for
each module.
All lecturer recordings, study material and relevant information/correspondence
will be available to registered students on-line.
Students are required to have access to an electronic device (eg. computer or
smart phone) with sufficient data to access the modules of these qualifications.
Each module will consist of at least three semester assessments and one
examination.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with higher certificate endorsement is a legal
requirement for admission into a higher certificate.
Students are required to have access to an electronic device and data – classes
are online.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE

The closing date for applications is the last working day in October each year for
the following academic year. There is only one annual intake for this programme.)
Only students who were successful in their application will be allowed to register
(in January).

UJ is great because of global rankings.

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 Whole Programme

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

ELECTIVE ADMISSION
CORE MODULES COST DURATION
MODULES REQUIREMENTS

Business Decision General Management Can only be One year Senior Certificate
Making (HCBM01) confirmed in with Certificate
Financial Management; January endorsement
Human Resource
Labour Relations;
Management
Marketing Management.
Business Writing and
~
Communication
Risk Management
Accounting Aspects
(HCBM04)
Project Management Corporate Governance,
Management Compliance and Legal Risk;
Principles Financial Risk;
Operational Risk.
Risk Management
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Project Management
(HCBM05)
Project Identification and Scoping;
Project Procurement
and Communication;
Project Control.

CONTACT
bmshortcourses@uj.ac.za
Tel: 011 559 1959 or 011 559 1956

UJ is great because of prestigious partnerships.

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Short Learning Programmes (SLPs)
These Short Courses are only offered to Companies/Organisations who register a minimum of 20 students.

SHORT COURSES IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

NQF NUMBER ADMISSION

PROGRAMME COST DURATION
OF CREDITS REQUIREMENTS

Short Course in NQF 5 Cost will be Five days Senior Certificate

Project Management quoted according with Certificate
12 Credits
to Company/ Endorsement
Organisational
requirements

Short Course in NQF 5 Cost will be Five Days Senior Certificate

Risk Management quoted according with Certificate
12 Credits
to Company/ Endorsement
Organisational
requirements

CONTACT
bmshortcourses@uj.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0)11 559 1954

UJ is great because of an outstanding study

experience and academic performance.
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 Application and Money Matters

APPLICATION
Should you wish to apply for one of our qualifications please follow these steps:
> Log onto the UJ website: www.uj.ac.za;
> Click on “Applications Now Open”;
> Follow the prompts for applying online.

You should be able to view your application status after three to four working days.
Where fees are quoted, it is based on estimates and include books (where applicable), study
material, registration fees and ICT levies. Final fees can only be confirmed in January.

Please note: Applying for a qualification is not the same as

registering. You need to apply first, be accepted for a programme, and
then, only during the UJ registration dates in January can you reqister
for a qualification, after the minimum payment has been made and
reflects on your student account.

UJ is great because of global excellence and stature.

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WHERE COMPANIES UNDERTAKE TO PAY FOR STUDIES
(BURSARIES OR LOANS)
Obtain an official letter from the Company/Institution responsible for
payment on an official letterhead that contains the following information:
� Confirmation of bursary/loan granted,
� Student details (initials, surname and student number).
� Name of qualification and list of modules and academic year.
� Name and designation of financial person within the Company responsible
for processing payment.
� Signature, designation and the contact details of the person authorising
this on behalf of the Company.
Companies responsible for payment of more than one student can send one
letter but each student’s details must be contained in this letter and each
student is required to bring the original letter on the registration date to
UJ when registering.
Students register themselves online.
All enquiries regarding this matter can be referred to the Student Finance
Division (Bursaries and Loans) on 011 559 1370.
Registration cannot take place without financial unblocking.
After registration students will be able to access the UJ system and have
access to registered modules, financial statements, etc.
The student financial invoice/statement is an official document and is
accepted as such by SARS.

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 Envisaged Articulation Path
CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMMES (CEP) IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMME (CEP)

Higher Certificate in Business Management

NQF level 5 / 120 Credits

Advanced Certificate Business Management

NQF level 6 / 120 Credits

Advanced Diploma Management Bridging (status only)

NQF level 6 / 120 Credits

FORMAL PROGRAMMES

Advanced Diploma
Management
NQF level 7
120 credits

BCom Honours Postgraduate Diploma

Strategic Management Business Management
NQF level 8 NQF level 8
120 credits 120 credits

Research Based Course Work

Master’s Degree Master’s Degree
Strategic Management Business Management
NQF level 9 NQF level 9
180 credits 180 credits

PhD Business Management Degree

UJ admission and programme requirements apply.

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