Diploma in Small Business Management Extended

Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to develop students to have a broad understanding of entrepreneurship and business, with a specific practical outcome and experience of having their own business and to successfully start and grow the business. The qualification prepares the student in both the fields of entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship for the diverse challenges present in the business environment and equips them with the necessary analytical and cognitive skills to analyse and implement solutions to these challenges in their own businesses. This qualification mainly prepares students to start and own their own businesses as entrepreneurs.

Career Opportunities

Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Business Advisor, Business Manager, Social Entrepreneur. It is recommended that applicants to this qualification show a desire to start their own business.

Admission Requirements

A minimum APS of 19 with Mathematics or 21 with Mathematical Literacy. English 4 (50%), Mathematics or Technical Mathematics 3 (40%), or Mathematical Literacy 4 (50%).

Selection Process

Selection is based on academic credit. Only first time (new) entering candidates are considered for admission into the extended diploma programmes. This means that those who was previously enrolled at a Higher Education Institution do not qualify.

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