Higher Certificate in General Management

The Higher Certificate in General Management is an entry-level qualification that enables students who have successfully completed the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification to pursue a career in general management across various sectors. The Higher Certificate in General Management is an NQF Level 5 qualification consisting of 120 credits.

The purpose of the qualification is to provide students with a foundational knowledge and understanding of general management principles and practices. The programme aims to develop academic, technical, and workplace competencies that align with the needs of the business and management sectors in South Africa. Upon completion, students will be equipped with the skills to operate effectively in a range of junior management roles and to support medium-sized project initiatives within various business environments.

This qualification is specifically designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career in business-related areas such as marketing, finance, personnel, or project management. It enables students to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and capitalise on business opportunities, while also obtaining a broad-based business education that supports a career in commerce and industry. The qualification further provides a strong academic foundation in general management, allowing for continued study or career development in Business and Management Sciences.

In addition, the qualification equips students with the competence to manage teams, coordinate projects, and contribute meaningfully to organisational goals. It also builds the capacity to execute medium-sized projects independently or assist in managing larger projects. The Higher Certificate in General Management responds to current and future needs in the general management sector. Graduates will be prepared to take on leadership roles in small to medium enterprises or function as junior managers in larger organisations. Successful students may progress to more advanced business qualifications to deepen their knowledge and extend their influence in the field of management.

Minimum – 1 year of study (Full-time)

Maximum – 3 years of study (part-time)

Students can potentially pursue a career in:

• Business Owner
• Managers at various levels within a business environment
• Administrative Clerks / Management (medium size business)

Upon successful completion of your programme, you will receive a certificate depicting: – Higher Certificate in General Management and an academic transcript. These documents will be issued at the graduation ceremony, provided that your account is in order.

NB: Certificates cannot be issued to the students before a graduation ceremony.

The minimum requirements for admission into the Higher Certificate in General Management are either:

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Higher Certificate endorsement, or

• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with Higher Certificate endorsement, or

• Amended Senior Certificate (ASC), with Higher Certificate endorsement, or

• A Senior Certificate (SC), with University Exemption or Higher Certificate endorsement, or

• Foreign School leaving Certificate that complies with minimum admission requirements for Higher Certificate study as gazetted by the Matriculation Board (The Matriculation Board will do equivalency evaluation).

Alternative admission requirements:

• Senate discretionary admission

• Mature Age (23 – 45 years of age): conditions apply*

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Lyceum may require appropriate combinations of subjects and levels of achievement for certain qualifications.

*Age exemption certificate must be attained from the Matriculation Board before admission can be granted.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) processes and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) are articulation mechanisms. The institution reserves the right to conduct a formal assessment for purposes of CAT. An evaluation will be conducted to recognise prior learning. This evaluation may or may not be based on a form of formal assessment and can include a portfolio of evidence submission. These mechanisms are in line with the HEQSF as envisaged in the NQF Act 67 of 2008 and the CHE “Policies on the Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit Accumulation and Transfer, and Assessment in Higher Education” published by the CHE in August 2016.

The final approval for applications in respect of CAT and RPL is subject to academic vetting in terms of applicable legislation and institutional policies.

Enquire at your nearest Lyceum Branch Office for more information regarding the awarding of subject credits (Credit Accumulation and Transfer – CAT) towards Lyceum Qualifications.