N5 Business Management is the intermediate theoretical National Certificate course of the NATED (National Accredited Technical Education Diploma) Business Management Programme. The course equips students with the skills and knowledge to run and manage a successful business. NATED Courses are a creation of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
Here is the complete list of courses that the N5 Business Management is a part of:
Who Qualifies For N5 Business Management?
To study the NATED Business Management Programme, you will need to have Matric. NATED Courses build on each other. To qualify for N5 Business Management National Certificate, here are the requirements:
- Business Management: NATED N4 National Certificate
- Matric Certificate – National Senior Certificate or Amended Senior Certificate
- Be able to study through distance learning
- Be 16 years and older
What NQF Level Is An N5 Business Management Certificate?
N5 Business Management is at NQF (National Qualifications Framework) Level 5. Here are the NQF Levels of all the courses in the NATED Business Management Programme:
COURSE | NQF LEVEL |
5 | |
5 | |
5 | |
6 |
What Is The Highest NQF Level?
The highest NQF Level is Level 10. Here are the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)-administered NQF Level that apply:
| NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL |
| NQF Level 1 | Grade 9 / GETC: ABET Level 4 |
| NQF Level 2 | Grade 10 / NCV Level 2 |
| NQF Level 3 | Grade 11 / NCV Level 3 |
| NQF Level 4 | Grade 12 / NCV Level 4 / Matric Equivalent Qualifications |
| NQF Level 5 | Higher Certificate |
| NQF Level 6 | Diploma |
| NQF Level 7 | Bachelor’s Degree |
| NQF Level 8 | Post Graduate Diplomas or Honours Degree |
| NQF Level 9 | Master’s Degree |
| NQF Level 10 | Doctoral Degree |
How Many Credits Is An N5 Business Management Certificate?
The N5 Business Management Certificate is 60 credits. Here are the credits for all the NATED Business Management Courses:
What Are N5 Business Management Course Subjects?
The N5 Business Management Course is made up of four (4) compulsory subjects as follows:
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5
- Sales Management N5
- Public Relations N5
- Computer Practice N5
Is NATED Business Management A Good Course?
Yes, NATED Business Management is a good course, here is why:
- It is an accredited course – Like all NATED Courses, the NATED Business Management Programme is accredited. It is accredited by the following professional bodies:
- DHET – Department of Higher Education and Training
- SAQA – South African Qualifications Authority
- QCTO – Quality Council for Trade and Occupations
- Build transferable skills – When you study a Business Management Course, you can gain skills such as the following:
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
- Leadership skills
- Work in any industry – A Business Management Course does not restrict you to any specific industry. You can work in any industry as every business need a Business Manager for it to operate efficiently.
- Start your own business – You can start your own business upon completion of your Business Management studies. This is because the courses equip you with the skills and knowledge of managing a business
- You can earn and learn at the same time – Matric College is a distance learning institution which offers Business Management Courses throughout the year. With distance learning, you do not have to attend classes. You can study anywhere, at your pace and in your own time.
How Many Years Is The Business Management Course?
The NATED Business Management Course can take (36) to (48) months. Here is the recommended duration of the course in the Business Management Programme:
| COURSE | DURATION |
| Business Management: NATED N4 National Certificate | 6 – 12 months |
| Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate | 6 – 12 months |
| Business Management: NATED N6 National Certificate | 6 – 12 months |
| Business Management: NATED N6 National Diploma | 18 months work experience |
How Does Business Management Work?
A Business Manager plays a very important role in the effective running of a business organisation. Here are some of the duties of a Business Manager:
- Develop goals and objectives of the business
- Design and implement business plans and strategies to achieve a set of goals
- Ensure that the business has enough resources, for example: employees, equipment, financial and materials, to carry out business activities
- Coordinate activities in a way that ensures maximum productivity
- Supervise employees
- Explore ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Maintain relationships with business partners, for example: vendors, agents and suppliers
- Analyse and interpret external and internal data and write reports
- Assess overall company performance against objectives
- Represent the company in events and conferences
- Ensure compliance to rules and guidelines
How Much Is A Business Manager’s Salary?
According to payscale.com, and entry level Business Manager with (0) zero to (4) four years of experience earns an average of R 9 166.00 per month.
A Business Manager with (5) five to (9) nine years of experience earns an average of R 35 916.00 per month. A Business Manager with (10) ten or more years of experience earn an average of R 77 583.00
What Can I Do With My N5 Business Management Certificate?
Here are the two options that you have with your N5 Business Management Certificate:
- Look for employment opportunities
- Study further
Look For Employment Opportunities
With an N5 Business Management Certificate, you can look for employment opportunities. Here are some of the career opportunities that you can consider:
- Management Assistant
- Office Assistant
- Sales Assistant
- Sales Person
- Customer Care Assistant
- Public Relations Assistant
- Management Intern
Study Further
Remember that NATED Courses build on each other. Upon completion of your N5 Business Management Certificate, you can study the next level of the Programme, that is, Business Management: NATED N6 National Certificate
Can I Apply To A University With N6?
No, you cannot apply to a University with N6. To apply to study at a University, you need a Matric Bachelor’s Degree Pass. In addition, you need to have the required APS Score for the programme that you want to apply for.
Find out beforehand the specific requirements for the course that you want to study at the University of your choice.
Where Can I Study NATED Business Management?
You can study NATED Business Management at Matric College. Use any one of the following ways to register for the Programme:
Author: Collin Wilbesi
Editor: Sive Ncanywa
Date: September 22 , 2022