This course serves as a comprehensive guide to the field of general management. It will be invaluable to those seeking knowledge of current concepts and terminologies of this subject area. The purpose of the course is to introduce the students to the role of management within businesses and organizations,with reference to the functions of planning, organizing, leading, motivating, and controlling. It highlights the pivotal role that management plays in organizational development and explores contemporary issues in business management.
SACOB Short Courses are not accredited and are intended to offer you knowledge and skills in a particular field and is a non-credit bearing short course.
- Description
- Overview
- Qualification
- Designation
- Requirements
- Duration
- Packages
- Assessment
- What's Next?
Description
This course aims to train the next generation of business managers in South Africa. It focuses on the nature of management and management theories, and explores how the different management functions (planning, organising, leading and controlling) can be used by managers in the 21st century to achieve a business’s goals.
Accreditation
This is a SACOB Short Learning Programme or Short Course.
Overview
What is management?
Management and the environment
Planning
Decision-making
Information management
Organisational development
Communication
Organising
Leadership
Motivation
Control
Contemporary Business Management issues
Qualification
Certificate of Completion of a SACOB General Management Short Course.
Designation
This Short Course can qualify you for an advantage in studying in the field of General Management, and can make you eligible to take on more senior responsibilities in your current position.
Requirements
This course is suited for anyone who is wanting to gain knowledge and understanding within the field. There are no specific entrance requirements.
Duration
10 weeks
Packages
Online Standard:
- Textbooks
- Introduction Video
- Q & A Platform
- Concept Videos
- Forums
Assessment
Self-assessment quizzes
Timed Quiz 1
Written assignment
Timed Quiz 2
What's next
You are now eligible to further your studies and sharpen your skills with more short courses or take it a level up and go for a professional body certification to build onto these vital skills.
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