BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COURSES

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COURSES WE OFFER: Short Learning Programmes National Qualifications (N4 N6) Online Courses In partnership with ADvTECH, the leader in private education in Africa

effortless EXCELLENCE in education contents Welcome to Oxbridge Academy Entry requirements Business management courses S Short learning programmes N National qualifications O Online courses What is business management? Gain transferable skills What career opportunities are available? What our students have to say How do you register for a course? What makes us different? Study fields at Oxbridge Academy Contact details Accreditation and registration 3 4 5 6 18 22 37 38 38 40 41 42 43 44 Business Management Courses Brochure 2

Welcome to Oxbridge Academy WHY STUDY WITH US? At Oxbridge Academy, we give you the opportunity to further your education while you acquire knowledge and skills that are relevant in the workplace. Do you want the right skills to: Pursue a rewarding career? Earn a promotion in your current job? Earn a better income? Secure a job that improves your quality of life? Start your own business? With Oxbridge Academy s flexible home study options, you can study a course that will give you the skills you need to achieve these goals without having to give up your full-time occupation. WHY HOME STUDY? Distance learning, or home study, is recognised worldwide as an effective manner in which to further your education. It is highly flexible, and is therefore the ideal option if you have a full-time job, live in a small town far away from a residential college or university, or have family responsibilities that prevent you from attending classes. Some of the benefits of home study are that you: Study from home Study at your own pace Save money on travelling expenses Are able to work full-time while you study Business Management Courses Brochure 3

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS To study with Oxbridge Academy, you need to meet the following minimum entry requirements: You need to be at least 16 years old. You need to be able to read and write in English (as all the course material is in English). You need to be willing to study independently from home (with assistance from a tutor via email). There are many courses that you can study even if you haven t completed Matric. For some courses, though, additional entry requirements apply. Please have a look at the course information pages in this brochure to see the full entry requirements for each course. Business Management Courses Brochure 4

business management Courses A business management course can help you to: Learn how to communicate professionally in a business environment. Learn how to manage people, processes, and your finances. Gain the basic skills you need to run a business (or business unit) successfully. With Oxbridge Academy, you have the opportunity to study your business management course via distance learning. This means that you can improve your knowledge and skills while maintaining a full-time job. Choose from a variety of courses that have been developed to equip you with a range of the skills that you need to succeed in the field of business management. Courses are available in these categories: Short learning programmes (including ISO courses) National qualifications Online courses Business Management Courses Brochure 5

Short Learning Programmes S These non-accredited skills courses in the field of business management will increase your knowledge and develop your skills in relation to the topic that you choose to study. While the skills courses are non-accredited, they will give you some of the background you need to take up a role in business management. You will be assessed through written assignments, which you can submit via post or email, or via the Online Student Portal. You will not be required to write any exams. These short learning programmes are focused on skills development and are intended for personal improvement and improved performance in the workplace. The courses are offered, assessed, and certified by Oxbridge Academy and are not registered on the NQF. Click here to find out more about Short Learning Programmes Business Management Courses Brochure 6

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY SKILLS CERTIFICATE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION When you study this business administration course, you ll learn a variety of practical skills in areas ranging from data processing to office practice. Course code BA100-01 8 months No matric Fundamental Business Skills 101 Office Practice 101 Office Data Processing 101 Business Practice 101 2 assignments per module No examinations Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Skills Certificate: Business Administration from Oxbridge Academy. R6400 R400 R6000 R400 x 15 months Non-accredited short learning programme Business Management Courses Brochure 7

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY SKILLS CERTIFICATE: ENTREPRENEURSHIP (NEW VENTURE CREATION) This course equips you with the fundamental skills that you need to turn your business concept into a profitable venture. Course code NVC100-01 8 months No matric Fundamental Business Skills 101 Management Practice 101 Office Data Processing 101 New Venture Creation 101 Non-accredited short learning programme 2 assignments per module No examinations Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Skills Certificate: Entrepreneurship (New Venture Creation) from Oxbridge Academy. R6400 R400 R6000 R400 x 15 months Business Management Courses Brochure 8

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY SKILLS CERTIFICATE: LEGAL STUDIES This course will introduce you to some of the basic skills and concepts that you need to grasp if you want to succeed as an administrative professional in the legal environment. During this course, you ll learn about legal principles, governance, and business practice. Course code CER4071-08 8 months No matric Legal Principles Legal Practice Governance Business Practice Non-accredited short learning programme 2 assignments per module No examinations Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Skills Certificate: Legal Studies from Oxbridge Academy. R6400 R400 R6000 R400 x 15 months Business Management Courses Brochure 9

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY SKILLS CERTIFICATE: PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT This business management course covers a range of basic skills and principles that will assist in preparing you for a career in the corporate world. Course code CER4072-03 8 months No matric Legal Principles Marketing Management 1 Financial Management 1 Management Principles Non-accredited short learning programme 2 assignments per module No examinations Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Skills Certificate: Principles of Business Management from Oxbridge Academy. R6400 R400 R6000 R400 x 15 months Business Management Courses Brochure 10

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY SKILLS CERTIFICATE: RISK MANAGEMENT This course develops your corporate skill set by teaching you the fundamentals of risk management and the associated legal principles. Course code CER4048-08 8 months No matric Legal Principles Management Principles Risk Management 1 Risk Management 2 2 assignments per module No examinations Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Skills Certificate: Risk Management from Oxbridge Academy. R6400 R400 R6000 R400 x 15 months Non-accredited short learning programme Business Management Courses Brochure 11

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY SKILLS CERTIFICATE: SUPERVISORY MANAGEMENT This course aims to develop your management skills by focusing on supervisory management, HR management, and relevant legal principles. Study this course to acquire operational skills that will allow you to become more effective in a supervisory role. Course code CER4027-03 8 months No matric Legal Principles Human Resource Management 1 Supervisory Management 1 Supervisory Management 2 Non-accredited short learning programme 2 assignments per module No examinations Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Skills Certificate: Supervisory Management from Oxbridge Academy. R6400 R400 R6000 R400 x 15 months Business Management Courses Brochure 12

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY SKILLS CERTIFICATE: SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT This course equips you with the fundamental knowledge and skills that you need to display leadership and implement management theories in a business environment. When you study this course, you will learn about the roles and responsibilities of the business manager, how to work with business finances, and how to make sense of the relationship between business success and business ethics. Course code 8-12 months No matric Several learning outcomes including: Understand management theories Understand how to manage operations Understand the purpose of quality management Non-accredited short learning programme 2 assignments No examinations Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Skills Certificate: Small Business Management from Oxbridge Academy. R9200 R2000 R7200 R600 x 12 months Business Management Courses Brochure 13

ISO Courses i The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) The ISO, which is based in Switzerland, develops International Standards that aim to ensure the quality, safety, and efficiency of products, services, and systems globally. The ISO brings together industry experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensusbased, market relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges. According to the ISO s website, the International Standards give world-class specifications for products, services and systems, to ensure quality, safety and efficiency. They are instrumental in facilitating international trade. The ISO courses offered at Oxbridge Academy are based on the relevant ISO standards. Note: Oxbridge Academy offers ISO courses in conjunction with DQS Academy as quality partner. DQS Academy is an accredited training provider that offers training to suit a variety of needs in a range of ISO and other international standards. Business Management Courses Brochure 14

ISO 9001:2008 QUALITY MANAGEMENT: AWARENESS CERTIFICATE This course introduces you to the basic elements of the ISO 9001:2008 standard, which deals with quality management principles and procedures. Course CODE QMA5001-03 6 Months No matric Quality Management Awareness Training Non-accredited short learning programme offered in conjunction with DQS and aligned with the relevant international standards. 1 Assignment No examinations Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Awareness Certificate from Oxbridge Academy in conjunction with DQS. R2800 R1000 R1800 R600 x 3 months Business Management Courses Brochure 15

ISO 9001:2008 QUALITY MANAGEMENT: FACILITATION CERTIFICATE This course teaches you how to implement the ISO 9001:2008 standard, which deals with quality management principles and procedures. Course CODE QMF5001-03 6 Months QMA5001-03 (Awareness Certificate) Quality Management Facilitation Training Non-accredited short learning programme offered in conjunction with DQS and aligned with the relevant international standards. 1 Assignment No examinations Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Facilitation Certificate from Oxbridge Academy in conjunction with DQS. R5400 R1000 R4400 R1100 x 4 months Business Management Courses Brochure 16

ISO 9001:2008 QUALITY MANAGEMENT: INTERNAL AUDITOR CERTIFICATE This course equips you with the knowledge and skills that you need to audit a quality management system in line with the relevant ISO standards. Course CODE QMIA5001-03 6 Months QMF5001-03 (Facilitation certificate) Quality Management Internal Auditor Training Non-accredited short learning programme offered in conjunction with DQS and aligned with the relevant international standards. 1 Assignment No examinations Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Internal Auditor Certificate from Oxbridge Academy in conjunction with DQS. R8500 R1000 R7500 R1500 x 5 months Business Management Courses Brochure 17

national Qualifications (N4-N6) N The N4 N6 courses are registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). These formal qualifications are designed to prepare you for a career in business management, and are therefore focused on equipping you with the skills that you need to succeed in the workplace. You will be assessed through a combination of written assignments and exams. You will be able to write your exams at your nearest designated exam centre. The exam centres are situated all over South Africa. N courses are offered and assessed by Oxbridge Academy. After gaining a qualifying year mark, students will be admitted to write the national examination at an approved venue. Read our N4-N6 Exam letter for information on writing the exams. Need assistance with gaining practical work experience? We give support and advice to our N4 N6 students who are busy with their National Qualifications and who want to apply for their National Diplomas at the end of their studies. While we focus on our N6 students, we also assist our N4 and N5 students by explaining the criteria so that if they do have an opportunity to gain practical work experience at an employer, they already have the necessary information regarding the requirements. We also provide our N4 N6 students with the necessary documentation to be able to apply for the 18-month work integrated learning programme at a suitable employer. This documentation includes: Guidelines to the student on how to apply for the National Diploma Letter to the employer Checklist per subject for the student and employer For students who are looking for work integrated learning opportunities, we also recommend having a look at the DHET s placement service: https://webapps.dhet.gov.za/iwil Business Management Courses Brochure 18

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: N4 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT This course equips you with valuable business management skills, and gives you the opportunity to learn more about essential elements of the workplace, such as communication, computer practice, and financial accounting. Course CODE EN4072-04 12 months Matric or Introductory Certificate Entrepreneur and Business Management N4 Management Communication N4 Computer Practice N4 Financial Accounting N4 / Introductory Accounting N4 National Qualification accredited by the QCTO (SAQA ID 66871) Assessment and award One exam per module Three assignments per module Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded a National Certificate: N4 Business Management from the DHET. R11 300 R500 R10 800 R600 x 18 months Business Management Courses Brochure 19

National Certificate: N5 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT This course builds on the knowledge and skills you gained in the previous level, and introduces you to the topics of Sales Management and Labour Relations. Course CODE EN5072-04 12 months N4 Entrepreneur and Business Management N5 Sales Management N5 Labour Relations N5 Computer Practice N5 National Qualification accredited by the QCTO (SAQA ID 66929) Assessment and award One exam per module Three assignments per module Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded a National Certificate: N5 Business Management from the DHET. R11 300 R500 R10 800 R600 x 18 months Business Management Courses Brochure 20

National Certificate: N6 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT This course builds on the knowledge and skills you gained in the previous levels, and helps you to fine-tune your corporate skill set. If combined with 18 months of relevant practical experience, this course can also lead to a National Diploma. Course CODE EN6072-04 12 months N5 Entrepreneur and Business Management N6 Labour Relations N6 Computer Practice N6 Sales Management N6 National Qualification accredited by the QCTO (SAQA ID 66995) Assessment and award One exam per module Three assignments per module Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded a National Certificate: N6 Business Management from the DHET. After students have completed this course, and submitted proof that they have gained 18 months of relevant practical experience, they will be awarded a National N6 Diploma from the DHET. R11 300 R500 R10 800 R600 x 18 months Business Management Courses Brochure 21

online courses O Studying an online course is a great option if you want to market yourself as a multi-skilled professional. With Oxbridge Academy, you can study a range of online courses in various fields. These courses are workplace skills courses, meaning that they enable you to become a more efficient and effective employee, and they help you to make a more valuable contribution in the workplace. The online business management courses cover topics ranging from communication and collaboration to financial literacy, creativity and innovation, and leadership and responsibility. To complete these courses, students require access to the internet, using either a smartphone, tablet, or PC. Browse our online courses Business Management Courses Brochure 22

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY ONLINE SHORT COURSE: COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION This online short course introduces you to the principles of communication and collaboration in the workplace. It also teaches you about appropriate forms of verbal, nonverbal, and written communication, as well as how to work together in a team. Course CODE ONL101 Approximately 13 hours of study (Students will have 6 months within which to complete the course) No matric Lesson 1: Communication and Collaboration Non-accredited short learning programmee Online assessment Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Short Course Certificate: Communication and Collaboration from Oxbridge Academy. Students who obtain a score of 70% or more for this course can also claim a Badge by registering with Acclaim. This online Badge can be used on a variety of platforms to showcase the student s professional skills and learning achievements. R3100 R1000 R2100 R700 x 3 months Business Management Courses Brochure 23

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY ONLINE SHORT COURSE: CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING This course teaches you how to apply critical thinking and problem solving skills in the working environment. You will learn, among other things, how to evaluate the reliability of information and how to come up with viable solutions for different types of problems. Course CODE ONL103 Approximately 13 hours of study (Students will have 6 months within which to complete the course) No matric Lesson 1: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Non-accredited short learning programme Online assessment Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Short Course Certificate: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving from Oxbridge Academy. Students who obtain a score of 70% or more for this course can also claim a Badge by registering with Acclaim. This online Badge can be used on a variety of platforms to showcase the student s professional skills and learning achievements. R3100 R1000 R2100 R700 x 3 months Business Management Courses Brochure 24

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY ONLINE SHORT COURSE: CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION This course explains the role of creativity and innovation in the workplace, and teaches you how to be more creative and innovative at work. Course CODE ONL104 Approximately 13 hours of study (Students will have 6 months within which to complete the course) No matric Lesson 1: Creativity and Innovation Non-accredited short learning programme Online assessment Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Short Course Certificate: Creativity and Innovation from Oxbridge Academy. Students who obtain a score of 70% or more for this course can also claim a Badge by registering with Acclaim. This online Badge can be used on a variety of platforms to showcase the student s professional skills and learning achievements. R3100 R1000 R2100 R700 x 3 months Business Management Courses Brochure 25

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY ONLINE SHORT COURSE: LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY This course introduces you to various aspects of being an effective leader. It focuses on aspects such as how to motivate people, how to take responsibility in the working environment, and how to lead with integrity. Course CODE ONL105 Approximately 13 hours of study (Students will have 6 months within which to complete the course) No matric Lesson 1: Leadership and Responsibility Non-accredited short learning programme Online assessment Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Short Course Certificate: Leadership and Responsibility from Oxbridge Academy. Students who obtain a score of 70% or more for this course can also claim a Badge by registering with Acclaim. This online Badge can be used on a variety of platforms to showcase the student s professional skills and learning achievements. R3100 R1000 R2100 R700 x 3 months Business Management Courses Brochure 26

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY ONLINE SHORT COURSE: FINANCIAL LITERACY This course introduces you to the basic principles of financial literacy, including how to develop and implement a personal budget. Course CODE ONL106 Approximately 13 hours of study (Students will have 6 months within which to complete the course) No matric Lesson 1: Financial Literacy Non-accredited short learning programme Online assessment Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Short Course Certificate: Financial Literacy from Oxbridge Academy. Students who obtain a score of 70% or more for this course can also claim a Badge by registering with Acclaim. This online Badge can be used on a variety of platforms to showcase the student s professional skills and learning achievements. R3100 R1000 R2100 R700 x 3 months Business Management Courses Brochure 27

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY ONLINE SHORT COURSE: PRODUCTIVITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY This course explains the importance of productivity and accountability in the workplace. It also teaches you how to set goals, how to use various tools to increase productivity, and how to increase personal accountability. Course CODE ONL107 Approximately 13 hours of study (Students will have 6 months within which to complete the course) No matric Lesson 1: Productivity and Accountability Non-accredited short learning programme Online assessment Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Short Course Certificate: Productivity and Accountability from Oxbridge Academy. Students who obtain a score of 70% or more for this course can also claim a Badge by registering with Acclaim. This online Badge can be used on a variety of platforms to showcase the student s professional skills and learning achievements. R3100 R1000 R2100 R700 x 3 months Business Management Courses Brochure 28

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY ONLINE SHORT COURSE: FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY This course describes the value of flexibility and adaptability in the workplace, and provides you with an overview of how you can improve your own flexibility and adaptability at work. It also helps you to understand how a changing working environment can affect employees. Course CODE ONL108 Approximately 13 hours of study (Students will have 6 months within which to complete the course) No matric Lesson 1: Flexibility and adaptability Non-accredited short learning programme Online assessment Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Short Course Certificate: Flexibility and Adaptability from Oxbridge Academy. Students who obtain a score of 70% or more for this course can also claim a Badge by registering with Acclaim. This online Badge can be used on a variety of platforms to showcase the student s professional skills and learning achievements. R3100 R1000 R2100 R700 x 3 months Business Management Courses Brochure 29

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY ONLINE SHORT COURSE: INITIATIVE AND SELF-DIRECTION This course provides an overview of the principal elements of initiative and self-direction, and it explains how these elements contribute to achieving goals in the workplace. When you study this course, you will learn how to take control of your career and how to determine your own career path. Course CODE ONL109 Approximately 13 hours of study (Students will have 6 months within which to complete the course) No matric Lesson 1: Initiative and self-direction Non-accredited short learning programme Online assessment Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Short Course Certificate: Initiative and Self-Direction from Oxbridge Academy. Students who obtain a score of 70% or more for this course can also claim a Badge by registering with Acclaim. This online Badge can be used on a variety of platforms to showcase the student s professional skills and learning achievements. R3100 R1000 R2100 R700 x 3 months Business Management Courses Brochure 30

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY ONLINE SHORT COURSE: SOCIAL AND CROSS-CULTURAL SKILLS This course explains the concepts of social and cross-cultural skills and how they are applied in the workplace. It also touches on how individuals from different cultural backgrounds can work together successfully. Studying this course will therefore teach you how to communicate effectively in a multicultural environment. Course CODE ONL110 Approximately 13 hours of study (Students will have 6 months within which to complete the course) No matric Lesson 1: Social and cross-cultural skills Non-accredited short learning programme Online assessment Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Short Course Certificate: Social and Cross-Cultural Skills from Oxbridge Academy. Students who obtain a score of 70% or more for this course can also claim a Badge by registering with Acclaim. This online Badge can be used on a variety of platforms to showcase the student s professional skills and learning achievements. R3100 R1000 R2100 R700 x 3 months Business Management Courses Brochure 31

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY ONLINE SHORT COURSE: HIRED! THE ULTIMATE JOB SEARCH COURSE This course introduces job-seekers to job-searching tools and helps them to develop job-searching skills. When you study this course, you will learn how to approach the job market, how to communicate with a professional network, how to use social media in the job-hunting process, and how to prepare properly for the different stages of the job interview process. Course CODE ONL111 Approximately 36 hours of study (Students will have 6 months within which to complete the course) No matric Lesson 1: The soul search before the job search Lesson 2: Your career marketing documents Lesson 3: The hidden job market Lesson 4: Communicating with your network Lesson 5: Using social media in your job search Lesson 6: Job search resources Lesson 7: Ace your interview and negotiate like a pro Non-accredited short learning programme Online assessment Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Short Course Certificate: Hired! The Ultimate Job Search Course from Oxbridge Academy. Students who obtain a score of 70% or more for this course can also claim a Badge by registering with Acclaim. This online Badge can be used on a variety of platforms to showcase the student s professional skills and learning achievements. R3100 R1000 R2100 R700 x 3 months Business Management Courses Brochure 32

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY ONLINE Short course: UNDERSTANDING THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT (CPA) This online course develops your understanding of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) and how it is applied in South Africa. Studying this course may be a good option if you want to learn about the rights and obligations that apply to all businesses providing goods and services to customers, you want to learn about the impact of the CPA on marketing and advertising activities or you want to learn about consumers rights in terms of the CPA. Course CODE C-ONL104 Approximately 11 hours of study (Students will have 3 months within which to complete the course) No matric This is a non-accredited short learning programme, hosted on the Compliance Online platform. Online assessment Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Short Course: Understanding the South African Consumer Protection Act (CPA) from Oxbridge Academy. 18 Modules including: Introduction to the CPA The powers of the authorities The consumer s right to equality The consumer s right to privacy R3100 R1000 R2100 R700 x 3 months Business Management Courses Brochure 33

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY ONLINE SKILLS CERTIFICATE: CREATING AND MANAGING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND This course teaches you how to brand yourself professionally. This includes teaching you how to market your skills and experience effectively on your CV, and showing you how to establish a good reputation in the working environment. Course CODE ONL:CER3003-03 Approximately 47 hours of study (Students will have 6 months within which to complete the course) No matric Lesson 1: What is a Personal Brand? Lesson 2: Today s Employment Market Lesson 3: Professional Profiles Lesson 4: Visual Introduction Lesson 5: Contact Development Lesson 6: Maintaining Your Personal Brand Non-accredited short learning programme Online assessment Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Skills Certificate: Creating and Managing Your Personal Brand from Oxbridge Academy. Students who obtain a score of 70% or more for this course can also claim a Badge by registering with Acclaim. This online Badge can be used on a variety of platforms to showcase the student s professional skills and learning achievements. R5200 R1000 R4200 R1400 x 3 months Business Management Courses Brochure 34

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY ONLINE SKILLS CERTIFICATE: WORKPLACE BUNDLE This online course equips you with the skills needed to succeed in the workplace. It covers topics such as critical thinking, communication, initiative, leadership, and financial literacy. It also covers creativity and innovation, flexibility and adaptability, and social and cross-cultural skills. Course CODE ONL:CER3014-03 Approximately 69 hours of study (Students will have 6 months within which to complete the course) No matric Lesson 1: Critical thinking and problem solving Lesson 2: Creativity and innovation Lesson 3: Flexibility and adaptability Lesson 4: Communication and collaboration Lesson 5: Social and cross-cultural skills Lesson 6: Initiative and self-direction Lesson 7: Productivity and accountability Lesson 8: Leadership and responsibility Lesson 9: Financial literacy Non-accredited short learning programme Assessment and award Online assessment Upon completion of this course, students will be awarded an Oxbridge Academy Skills Certificate: Workplace Bundle from Oxbridge Academy. Students who obtain a score of 70% or more for this course can also claim a Badge by registering with Acclaim. This online Badge can be used on a variety of platforms to showcase the student s professional skills and learning achievements. R5200 R1000 R4200 R1400 x 3 months Business Management Courses Brochure 35

what is business management? Business management involves co-ordinating the efforts of people and the use of resources to accomplish business goals and objectives in an efficient manner. To do this, it combines a wide range of disciplines ranging from finance and economics to marketing and psychology. Business Management Courses Brochure 36

gain Transferable skills When you study a business management course, you will also acquire a broad range of transferable knowledge and skills, which may include: An understanding of how organisations work Critical and analytical thinking skills Written and verbal communication skills Problem solving and decision making skills Digital literacy Financial literacy Transferable skills are skills that you can use in any career or working environment. By studying a business management course, therefore, you will be able to build a solid foundation from which you can develop your career without limiting yourself to the business environment. Career opportunities Business is a broad field covering many different roles and responsibilities, and studying business management prepares you for a wide variety of careers in this field. The careers you will be able to pursue will depend on factors such as: Your qualifications Your training or specialisation in a particular area of business Your level of financial skills Your leadership abilities These are only a few examples of the factors that influence your career choice within the field of business. Other factors that you need to keep in mind when choosing a career include your personal interests, your preferred working environment, and your broader skill set. Business Management Courses Brochure 37

Here are a few examples of business management and business-related careers: (Keep in mind that you may need to study towards additional qualifications, or write additional exams, before you will be considered for many of these positions) Admin Assistant Banker Business Analyst Claims Analyst Compliance Officer Customer Service Consultant Financial Advisor Financial Manager General Manager Human Resources Specialist Insurance Broker Loan Officer Logistics and Supply Chain Manager Management Consultant Market Research Analyst Office Manager Operations Manager Public Relations Officer Sales Manager Sales Representative Small Business Manager Tax Consultant Just like in any other field, you will need to start out in a junior position in the business world, and then work your way up from there. Experience is one of the most important factors that employers will look at when hiring managers and other senior staff members. Business Management Courses Brochure 38

what our students have to say Thank you Oxbridge Academy for giving me this opportunity to learn more about administration. I improved my specialities and gained more skills, now I can express myself to other posts. Thanks for your support. Millicent Maqanda Click Here to Read More Comments Business Management Courses Brochure 39

HOW DO you REGISTER FOR A COURSE? Choose one of the options below: Download and complete the registration form, and send us your registration form and proof of payment via post or email: Post: PO Box 12723, Die Boord, 7613 Email: registrar@oxbridgeacademy.edu.za OR Call our Student Advisors on 021 1100 200 to register via telephone OR click here to register online What is the registration fee? The registration fee represents an initial deposit, and contributes towards the activation of your course. Payment of the registration fee secures your Welcome Pack, which includes: Your personalised student card Your registration letter and information pack An outline of your payment plan A study programme Distance Learning Survival Guide Note: Your registration will only be complete once you have paid the registration fee and have undertaken to pay the balance of the course fees in monthly instalments. (You also have the option to pay your course fees in full up front.) Business Management Courses Brochure 40

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? We are committed to effortless excellence in education. We provide you with a free Distance Learning Survival Guide when you register for your course. Our courses are constantly updated, and are designed to equip you with workplace-relevant skills. Our study material is specifically designed to meet your needs as a distance learning student. Our study material is provided in a user-friendly format, is designed to meet international standards, and is included in the course fees. Our industry-expert tutors are highly qualified, and are available to provide you with academic support via email. Our fees are affordable, and can be paid in interest-free monthly instalments. OUR VISION To be recognised as a leader in the field of distance education and supported learning by clients, regulatory bodies and employees. Business Management Courses Brochure 41

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