UNISA Diploma in Small Business Management Course, Module and Curriculum

UNISA Diploma in Small Business Management Course, Module and Curriculum

The Diploma in Small Business Management at UNISA is a comprehensive program designed to equip learners with essential skills for starting, establishing, and growing a small business. It encompasses a range of modules that cover various aspects of small business management and entrepreneurship. Here’s a summary of the curriculum:

First Level Modules

Administrative Management: ADB1501 and ADB1602

Commercial Law: CLA1502

Fundamentals of Communication: COM1501

Economics: ECS1501 (Economics IA) and ECS1601 (Economics IB – Macroeconomics I, requires ECS1501)

End-User Computing: EUC1501

Financial Accounting: FAC1502 and FAC1602 (requires FAC1502)

Business Management: MNB1501 and MNB1601 (requires MNB1501)

Marketing: MNM1503 (Introduction to Marketing) and MNM1504 (Introduction to Retailing)

Principles of Marketing Management: MNM1601

Sustainability and Greed: SUS1501

Second Level Modules

Commercial Law II: CLA2601

Organisational Communication: COM2601

Entrepreneurial Skills: ETP2601

HR Management for Entrepreneurs: ETP2602

Personal Financial Management: FIN2602

Finance for Non-Financial Managers: FIN2603

Advertising and Sales Promotion: MNM2606 (requires MNM1501 or equivalent)

E-Commerce in Business: MNM2612 (requires MNM1501 or equivalent)

Production and Operations Management: MNO2601 (requires MNB1601)

Third Level Modules

Entrepreneurship III: ETP3701 and ETP3702 (both require ETP2601)

Entrepreneurship Practice III: ETP3703 (requires MNB1501)

Non-Life Insurance: ISR3701

Marketing Planning: MNM3701 (requires MNM1601 or equivalent)

Retail Management: MNM3708 (requires MNM2601 or equivalent)

This curriculum is designed to provide a thorough grounding in the fundamental aspects of small business management, including financial management, marketing, entrepreneurial skills, and legal aspects relevant to business operations. The program is delivered through a blend of online and distance learning modes, ensuring flexibility for students.