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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Business Management Fundamentals 1A - BSM1501
Baccalareus Technologiae Degree,Under Graduate Degree,Diploma,Higher Certificate Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to enable the qualifying learner to acquire foundational concepts in Business Management by developing a theoretical knowledge of entrepreneurship, basic business concepts and the business environment. Learners should be able to identify business ideas, develop business plans to enable them to start a small business enterprise with the necessary assistance and support.
Explosives IA - EXP1502
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: This module is primarily intended for members in the explosives industries who are in the middle to senior management position in the police, military, labour, health and safety and commercial industry. The explosive industry is a fast growing and highly technological industry which is continually subject to significant changes and renewal. This brings about specific risks and control considerations with a major impact on the different sectors in the industries. On successful completion of the module, students will be able to apply and use the elementary explosive technologies during manufacturing and other processes in an explosives environment. Students credited with this module will be able to supervise manufacturing processes and solve management problems on middle to senior management level in the explosives environment.
Business Management IA - MNB1501
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to establish a foundation for the study of business management; and to develop the learner's understanding of the concept of strategic management and of the specific management tasks (planning, organising, leadership, control). This will enable qualifying learners to develop basic business plans that reflect an entrepreneurial approach to maximising the use of resources. These business plans are of the type that could be used for seeking funding from financing institutions.
Management IA - MNG1502
Baccalareus Technologiae Degree,Diploma,Higher Certificate Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: This module will provide qualifying learners with knowledge and skills in the analysis, interpretation, and application of basic management principles in the different functional units of the business organisation. The learner should be able to make managerial decisions and reflect on the decisions to ensure that the operational goals of the business are achieved in the most efficient and effective way. This module is designed to meet the industry need for managers in various lines of business. It provides the learner with foundational management skills and principles which can be applied in many different industries at an operational level.
Sustainability and Greed - SUS1501
Under Graduate Degree,Diploma,Higher Certificate Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The overarching purposes of this signature module will be to remind commerce students of their personhood and to present them with a primer to a lifetime of critical thinking. These objectives will be pursued by: a) introducing students to selected ethical traditions; and b) providing them with opportunities in the form of case studies to apply these to contemporary social themes including sustainability and greed.
Quality Management IA - TQM1501
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 5 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the whole module is to apply quality management principles when supervising staff in the working environment. This module is primarily intended for members in the explosives industries who are in the middle to senior management position in the police, military, labour and commercial industry. Apply quality management principles in the working environment.
Business Management Fundamentals 1B - BSM1602
Baccalareus Technologiae Degree,Under Graduate Degree,Diploma Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Recommendation: BSM1501
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to provide learners with the foundational knowledge to grasp concepts in Business Management. Learners will be able to develop a detailed understanding of the relevant business functions associated with small businesses. These business functions include general management, financial management, marketing, operations, purchasing, human resources, information management and public relations. An in-depth knowledge of the functional areas as well as the appropriate activities associated with the functional areas of small businesses, can in turn be applied to business practice. This encompassing process encourages entrepreneurship and small business management.
Business Management IIA - BSM2601
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: BSM1501 & BSM1602
Purpose: Students can effectively and responsibly manage the interplay and synergy between the following internal functions of any type of organisation, namely information, public relations, marketing management, human resources management and purchasing management in supply chain management.
Business Management IIB - BSM2602
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: BSM1501& BSM1602
Purpose: Students can effectively and responsibly manage the interplay and synergy between the following internal functions of any type of organisation, namely information management, public relations, operations management and human resource management.
Explosives IB - EXP1601
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the module is for students to be able to apply and use the elementary explosive principles and technologies related to explosive accessories during manufacturing operations and other processes in an explosives plant operation environment.
Explosives Management IIA - EXP2602
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is for students to be able to discuss the various types of explosives and utilise primary high explosives and secondary high explosives appropriately according to their properties and performance. The students will also be able to utilise propellants appropriately according to their properties and performance and to utilise blast design principles appropriately according to their application and performance. Students credited with this module will be able to choose typical applications of primary and secondary explosives. The students will also be able to apply and use propellants during manufacturing processes, will be able to choose typical propellants for particular applications and apply blast design principles.
Explosives Management IIIB - EXP2603
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the module is for students to be able to apply and use the explosives principles and technology related to explosives in blasting operations. The student credited with this module will be able to monitor and evaluate ground vibrations, air blasts and noise during blasting and illustrate their influences on blasting operations.
Business Management IB - MNB1601
Under Graduate Degree,Advanced Certificate Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: MNB1501
Purpose: The aim of this module is to provide insight and an understanding of the individual functional areas of business management which ultimately form a synergistic whole that directs the business towards its goals. These functional areas are human resources, marketing, finance, operations and purchasing and supply. This module will provide the foundation for learners to further study in the functional areas of a business.
Business Management - by Portfolio - MNB2601
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: MNB1601
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to provide students with the necessary background in terms of the role of portfolios as an important driver of strategy (and strategy implementation specifically) in contemporary business organisations. The module focuses on the general management principles pertaining to the management of a business by portfolio. The planning, organising, leading and control functions of a manager are applied to portfolio planning, organising, implementation and control.
Management IB - MNG1602
Baccalareus Technologiae Degree,Under Graduate Degree,Diploma Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: MNG1502
Purpose: Managing within the new economy to obtain a competitive advantage, the changing role of the operational manager, operational planning, organize operational resources, monitor and control operation resources, operational decision-making and problem-solving, teams and performance, self management and industrial relations and contemporary issues.
General Management - MNG2601
Under Graduate Degree,Diploma,Advanced Certificate Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: Successful students will demonstrate critical managerial competencies and skills to implement the general principles of planning, organising, leading and control, relevant to a changing environment, to ensure a sustainable and responsible organisation that makes an ethically sound and positive contribution to the broader society.
Contemporary Management Issues - MNG2602
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: MNG2601
Purpose: Students will be able to effectively deal with continuous managerial challenges in a contemporary organisation by identifying, analysing and solving managerial challenges in organisational scenarios.
Leadership - MNL2601
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: MNB1601
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to identify the principles of effective leadership in contemporary business organisations and to develop the learner's understanding of the interrelatedness of leadership and management in order to achieve organisational goals. Contemporary issues in practicing leadership for success will be explained, namely leadership skills that are necessary in modern organisations, the role of leaders in workplace relations, the role of leaders in teamwork, the importance of leadership ethics, the formulation of leadership standards, and the evaluation of leadership performance.
Health and Safety Management IIA - TMA2601
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the module is for students to demonstrate detailed knowledge of workplace safety and health requirements. Furthermore, students should be able to demonstrate an ability to evaluate, select and apply appropriate methods and procedures in processes of application of health and safety legal requirements. Finally, students should be able to identify, analyse and solve problems applicable to an explosives workplace environment.
Health and Safety Management IIB - TMA2602
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the module is for students to demonstrate detailed knowledge of health and safety management system requirements. Furthermore, students should be able to demonstrate an ability to evaluate, select and apply appropriate methods and procedures in processes of application of risk management principles. Finally, students should be able to identify, analyse and solve problems in an explosives working environment.
International Business - MNG4804
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to advance students' expertise and skills in managing an international business and its e-commerce dynamics; using a proactive approach for businesses that operate across international borders. It provides scientific and theoretical insight into the complexity of international business operations and the e-commerce dynamics that enhances successful international business operations. It covers the processes involved in identifying international business opportunities, and how to exploit same in a strategic manner. It prepares potential global managers for the challenges of operating internationally and exposes them to various compartments of business management in a global context.
The Management of Organisational Change and Renewal - ORG4801
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the module is to provide students with the necessary competencies to manage change. The 21st century has brought with it major changes in the expectations that society has of organisations. Together with globalisation and major technological innovation, it has even changed the way industries are configured. This module explores the role of the manager in "new" organisations. These organisations develop in response to the major, ongoing change in the business environment and differ from traditional organisations in terms of structure, technology, strategy and relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Students are specifically empowered to (a) evaluate the challenges facing "new" organisations and their managers (evaluate when change is needed), (b) plan a(n) change/intervention (planning in good as well as bad times); (c) organise the organisation to fit the planned change; (d) lead and implement the change in an organisation; and (e) control / set the change.
Quality Management IB - TQM1602
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 6 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to apply quality techniques and configuration management in the working environment. This module is primarily intended for members in the explosives industries who are in the middle to senior management position in the police, military, Department of Labour and commercial industry. The explosive industry is a fast growing and highly technological industry which is continually subject to significant changes and renewal. This brings about specific risks and control considerations with a major impact on the different sectors in the industries. Students credited with this module will be able to choose typical applications of quality techniques in the manufacturing environment. Students of this course are able to apply quality techniques in the production environment.
Explosives Research Project - ESJ3701
Advanced Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is for students to acquire the appropriate skills and knowledge to conduct a limited research project on a work related problem in the workplace.
Control of Explosives and Activities A - EXC3701
Advanced Diploma Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the module is to apply explosives technologies and skills to supervise limited production processes and to perform routine tasks in a commercial explosives environment and to apply safe handling principles during explosives processes throughout the life cycle of explosives products and to ensure students are able to control explosives and explosives related activity safely in a practical environment.
Control of Explosives and Activities B - EXC3702
Advanced Diploma Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the module is to apply explosives technologies and skills to supervise limited production processes and to perform routine tasks in a commercial explosives environment and to apply safe handling principles during explosives processes throughout the life cycle of explosives products and to ensure students are able to control explosives and explosives related activity safely in a practical environment.
Explosives Industrial Practice IIIA - EXL3701
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: Apply appropriate skills and knowledge to identify an operational problem in the workplace.
Explosives Industrial Practice IIIB - EXL3702
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: EXL3701
Purpose: The purpose of this module is for students to apply integrated knowledge to conduct a limited research project on an operational problem in an explosives workplace.
Explosives Industrial Practice III - EXL3703
Diploma Year module NQF level: 7 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is for students to acquire basic research knowledge and skills for applying planning techniques to identify an operational problem in the workplace and formulate an appropriate research design. Students then need to apply appropriate skills and integrated knowledge to conduct a limited research project on an operational problem in an explosives workplace.
Explosives IIIB - EXP3702
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the whole module is to apply explosives technologies and skills to supervise limited production processes and to perform routine tasks in a commercial explosives environment. This module is primarily intended for members in the explosives industries who are in the middle to senior management position in the police, military, labour, health and safety and commercial industry. The explosive industry is a fast growing and highly technological industry which is continually subject to significant changes and renewal. This brings about specific risks and control considerations with a major impact on the different sectors in the industries. On successful completion of the module, students will be able to apply and use the elementary explosive technologies during manufacturing processes in a commercial explosives environment and will be able to supervise limited manufacturing process, apply quality assurance principle, and solve management problems.
Explosives IIIB - EXP3703
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to utilise propellants appropriately according to their properties and performance and to utilise blast design principles appropriately according to their application and performance. This module is primarily intended for members in the explosives industries who are in the middle to senior management position in the police, military, labour, health and safety and commercial industry. The explosives industry is a fast growing and highly technological industry which is continually subject to significant changes and renewal. This brings about specific risks and control considerations with a major impact on the different sectors in the industries. On successful completion of the module, students will be able to apply and use propellants during manufacturing processes. Students credited with this module will be able to choose typical propellants for particular applications and apply blast design principles.
Advanced Explosives Management A - EXP3704
Advanced Diploma Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: To provide the knowledge and skills to identify, analyse, evaluate, and critically reflect on the types of tests and evaluation to measure the physical and detonation properties of explosives, determine their deflagration properties, supervise limited manufacturing processes, apply quality assurance principle, and solve management problems on middle to senior management level in the explosives environment.
Advanced Explosives Management B - EXP3705
Advanced Diploma Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: To provide the knowledge and skills to apply and use elementary explosive technologies during manufacturing processes and material handling techniques, control static electricity and electro-static discharge and the day-to-day principles and practices in the use of equipment in the manufacture of explosives and explosives filled items.
Global Business Management IA - MNB3701
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: MNG2601
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the theories and concepts of Global Business Management in general and, in particular, the dynamic environments within which global business are conducted. The module is designed to expose students to the dynamics of cross-border business involvement and galvanise the knowledge that students need to identify and understand the implications of international business environments for cross-border operations. The module offers the necessary knowledge of and insight into external environmental influences that need to be considered in global strategic decisions, including decisions regarding cross-border trade, investment and operations. This module further attempts to explain basic global management processes and procedures, including those related international trade, investment and financing.
Global Business Management IB - MNB3702
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: MNB3701
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to introduce students to both the theories and contemporary practices of Global Business Management and its dynamics in a strategic approach to managing business organisations that operate across borders. Accordingly, this module provides relevant information on and insight into the complexity of business operations in increasingly competitive and dynamic global business environments, the extent and nature of which were largely addressed in the module Global Business Management IA (MNB3701). The current module, and especially its dynamic approach to global leadership and management, devising relevant competitive global business strategies, structuring and managing global business operations, provides an exceptionally appropriate exposure to managers involved in or contemplating involvement in international business. Global business management is multi-disciplinary, and it touches on, inter alia, issues related to the behavioral sciences.
Strategic Planning IIIA - MNG3701
Under Graduate Degree,Advanced Diploma Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: MNG2601
Purpose: Students who complete this module will be able to conceptualise and explain relevant components of strategic planning as part of the strategic management process. They will be able to evaluate the strategic direction of an organisation and recommend suitable business-level strategies based on a thorough environmental analysis.
Strategic Implementation and Control IIIB - MNG3702
Under Graduate Degree,Advanced Diploma Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Co-requisite: MNG3701
Purpose: Students who complete this module can analyse and critically evaluate the choices made in implementing and controlling business-level strategy. They will be able to think strategically in practical situations when making recommendations on responsible strategy implementation and strategic risk, control and governance measures.
Corporate Citizenship - MNN3701
Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: MNB1501 & MNB1601
Purpose: The purpose of this module is to provide learners with the necessary competencies to analyse the development of and rationale for global responsible business behaviour against a historical, sociological and economical background. Successful students will be able to apply the key terms, concepts, and theories related to the multifaceted field of corporate citizenship. The implementation of corporate citizenship initiatives will be evaluated, and the role of corporate citizenship in the African context is examined. Considering the increasing international emphasis on corporate citizenship, the module is of value to the individual, potential employers, as well as society at large.
Quality Management Systems IIIA - QLS3701
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: To provide the knowledge and skills for the implementation of quality management systems and other business management standards available and provide a basis for business management system implementation in the explosives industry.
Quality Management Systems IIIB - QLS3702
Diploma Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: To provide the knowledge and skills for the implementation of quality management systems and other business management standards available and provide a basis for business management system implementation in the explosives industry.
SHE Management IIIA - TMA3702
Advanced Diploma Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the module is to interpret and apply environmental related requirements as well as environmental management system requirements in an explosives workplace environment. The qualifying student will have the competence to implement environmental management actions and principles in the workplace.
SHE Management IIIB - TMA3703
Advanced Diploma Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: The purpose of the module is to interpret and apply environmental related legal requirements in an explosives workplace environment. The qualifying learner will have the competence to implement applicable environmental legal requirements.
Research Project in Business Management - HRBUS83
Honours Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 36
Module presented in English Module presented online
Co-requisite: HMEMS80
Purpose: The purpose of the module is to equip students with the competencies required to plan, execute and write an acceptable academic research project in Business Management. Students will be able to gather, analyse, evaluate and apply knowledge and reason and debate in written format a specific topic, recognising existing research on the topic and integrate appropriate research methodologies in Business Management.
Strategic Management - MNG4801
Honours,Post Graduate Diploma Year module NQF level: 8 Credits: 24
Module presented in English Module presented online
Purpose: Students will be able to select, integrate and apply relevant strategic management theories to address complex problems in any type of organisation and contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of ethically sound and sustainable strategies.