Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate

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The Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate, is the intermediate level of the NATED Business Management Programme. It succeeds the  Business Management: NATED N4 National Certificate. It is the predecessor to the Business Management: NATED N6 National Certificate.

The  Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate is offered in conjunction with the Bellview Institute of Distance Learning.

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Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate - Subjects

You must have completed the following Business Management: NATED N4 National Certificate subjects for you to proceed with the  Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate:


Here are the compulsory subjects that you must have completed in Business Management NATED N4 National Certificate: 

  • Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4
  • Introductory Accounting N4
  • Financial Management N4
How NATED Courses Work

Elective Subjects

You must choose one of the following:

  • Computer Practices N4
  • Computerised Financial Systems N4.
  • Economics N4
  • Mercantile Law N4
  • Introductory Computer Practices N4

Complete Subject List 

Here is the subject list you need to complete for the Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate course:

Compulsory Subjects 

  • Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5
  • Sales Management N5
  • Public Relations N5
  • Computer Practice N5

Career Opportunities

Here are some of your career opportunities when you complete your Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate course:

  • Management Assistant
  • Office Assistant
  • Sales Assistant
  • Sales Person
  • Public Relations Assistant
  • Management Intern

What Will I Learn?

By the end of the Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate course, you will have learned the following:

  • How to be an entrepreneur
  • How to run a business
  • How to manage the sales function
  • Computer skills
  • How to account for business finances
  • How computerised financial systems work
  • How to relate with customers and employees/staff
  • Interpret laws that affect businesses

Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate - Assessments

Assessments help in measuring if you have grasped the concepts and principles of the subjects that you are studying. In this course, you will be assessed through the following:

  • Assignments 
  • Exams

Assignments

There are three open-book assignments per subject. You will be able to do the assignments at home. Make sure you prepare thoroughly for the assignments. Submit them within the specified timeline. You must score at least 40%.

Exams 

Bear in mind that you will only be allowed to write your exams if you achieve a minimum mark of 40% in your assignments.

NATED exams are written twice a year, that is, May / June and October / November. The registration period for the exams in February and August respectively.

NATED stands for National Accredited Technical Education Diploma. NATED courses were created by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The courses include both theory and practical components

The courses have three levels, that is, N4, N5, and N6  which build on each other. On completion of the three levels, you will need 18 months of work experience to be awarded your National Diploma.

The entry requirement for NATED courses is a Matric or a Matric Equivalent Qualification

Matric

Both the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and the Senior Certificate (Amended) SC (A) are acceptable.

Matric Equivalent Qualification

If you apply for a NATED course with a certificate equivalent to a Matric, that certificate must have at least 120 credits. The following Matric Equivalent Qualifications meet the credit requirements:

Businesses keep economies alive the world over. Knowing how to manage a business sustains economies. Here are some of the reasons why you should study Business Management:

  • Start your own business
  • Employability
  • Catch up with communication technology
  • Build transferable skills  

Start Your Own Business

The skills and knowledge that you will gain during studying the Business Management Programme can help you to start and run your own business effectively.  

Employability

Business Management is a scarce skill. Scarce skills are skills that are in demand. You have a high chance of landing a job if you study a scarce skill. 

Catch Up With Communication Technology

Studying a Business Management course will also help you keep up with all the changes in technology. Industry and commerce have automated the work environment. For example, meetings between a head office and branches can be held online through Zoom. 

Build Transferable Skills 

Studying for a career in Business Management will help you in building transferable skills. They are called transferable skills because you can use them in any business that you may find yourself in. An example of transferable skills for a Business Manager is communication and leadership skills.

According to payscale.com, here is what Business Managers earn in South Africa:

BUSINESS MANAGER LEVELAVERAGE SALARY PER MONTH
EntryR 9 166
MiddleR 35 916
SeniorR 77 583

There are different levels of Managers. One level of a Manager may report to another higher level of a Manager. Here are the different levels of Management:

  • Top-Level
  • Middle-Level
  • First line
  • Team Leader

Top Level

Top-level Managers are the ‘bosses’ of the organisation. They are responsible for the long-term success of the organisation. Here are examples of the titles of top-level Managers:

  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Middle Managers

This level of Management is the link between the Top-Level Managers and the First Line Managers. They receive strategic plans from the top and turn them into operational plans for the First Line Managers. They provide leadership in implementing directives from top management.

First Line Managers 

This is the entry-level of Management. This level of a Manager is in close contact with the workers. They are responsible for implementing the operational plans of the organisation. Here are examples of titles for First Line Managers:

  • Foreman
  • Supervisor
  • Section Manager
  • Shift Manager
  • Assistant Manager

Team Leaders

A Team Leader is a Manager that may be appointed to manage a particular task or activity. Team leaders can be responsible for the following: 

  • Developing deadlines
  • Providing training
  • Communicating instructions
  • Ensuring the team is provided with the required resources

Your Next Step Is To Get Your Business Management: NATED N6 National Certificate

After completing your Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate course you can proceed to study the Business Management: NATED N6 National Certificate course.

Why Choose To Study With Matric College?

At Matric College, here is what we can do to assist you in your studies:

  • We will provide you with textbooks 
  • We will provide you with study notes 
  • We will provide you with academic support from 08:00 am till 05:00 pm, Monday to Friday
  • We will assist you with creating your study timetable
  • We will prepare you for the exams

A Management style is a way that a manager reaches out to workers under his / her charge. 

There are many management styles that are practised, here are some of the popular ones: 

  • Authoritative
  • Persuasive
  • Paternalistic

Authoritative

This Management style is where a Manager dictates exactly what they require employees to do. Employees are expected to follow orders and not to question anything. Those who do not comply are punished. 

Persuasive

This type of Manager uses persuasive skills to convince employees that his unilateral decisions are good for them and the organisation. This type of Management style seeks a buy-in to decisions already made by the Manager. 

Paternalistic

In this type of Management style, the Manager acts in the best interests of the employees. Decisions are explained to employees but there is no room for collaboration or questioning. Upskilling an employee’s education are valued.

To be effective in your role as a Business Manager, there are certain skills that you can not do without. Here are some of the transferable skills that you need:

  • Communication 
  • Leadership
  • Computer
  • Critical Thinking

Communication 

As a leader, you will communicate not only with employees but also with other stakeholders. To be effective as a Manager, you will need to have good communication skills, both written and verbal. 

Leadership

As a Manager, you will need to show leadership skills. Leaders are looked up to, not only in times of crisis but in leading an organisation into prosperity.

Computer

No one can survive in the business world without the skills and knowledge of using a computer. Most operations are in the process of being automated. To be an effective manager, you will need to catch up with information and communication technologies.

Critical Thinking

Critical thinking skills allow you to go above and beyond expectations. This can lead to, for example, the organisation’s profitability, expansion into other territories, and raising the morale of employees.

Business Management is the umbrella term for management functions. There are about 18 branches of Management that have been identified. Each plays its own role. Here are the 7 most common branches of Management:

  1. Financial Management
  2. Marketing Management
  3. Sales Management
  4. Human Resource Management
  5. Strategic Management
  6. Production Management
  7. Project Management

Financial Management

Financial Management is the planning and organising of the finances of a business. Financial Managers also prepare financial statements and reports to help in decision making.

Marketing Management

Marketing Management is the practice of identifying marketing opportunities. To achieve this, a variety of programmes are implemented.   

Sales Management

This is the activity of recruiting, coaching, and motivating salespeople. 

Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management is the process of identifying, recruiting, and training people to work in a business.

Strategic Management

Strategic Management involves the setting of goals and mobilising resources to achieve the set targets.

Production Management

This involves the managing of the resources that leads to the business achieving production or service targets.

Project Management

This is the management of a specific project within the business.

Application Process

To register for a place to study at Matric college, contact one of our course experts or fill in the form below.

How Do I Study Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate?

After you have successfully registered to study for the Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate, follow these steps: 

  1. Receive your study materials within 5 – 7 days of registering
  2. Join our Facebook Study Group
  3. Study with the help of our tutors and online resources
  4. Prepare for your exams
  5. Write your exams and pass
  6. Get your accredited NATED Certificate

Where Can I Study Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate?

You can study for the  Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate at Matric College. Remember, we are a distance learning institution and you can study at a time and place that suits you.

When Can I Start Studying Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate?

With all our NATED courses, there is no fixed time for you to start studying. You can register today or at any other time that suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

The beauty of a Business Management Course is that it is not restricted to any particular industry. You can work across all business sectors, including non-profit.

The Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate is the intermediate level of this Business Management programme. All NATED Qualifications are also known as National Qualifications.

Each NATED Certificate course can take 6 – 12 months to complete. The NATED Business Management Programme can take 18 – 36 months to complete. Here is  the recommended duration of the NATED Business Management courses:

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COURSE LEVELRECOMMENDED DURATION
Business Management: NATED N4 National Certificate6 – 12 months
Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate6 – 12 months
Business Management: NATED N6 National Certificate6 – 12 months
Business Management: NATED N6 National Diploma18 months work experience
The N5 Certificate has 60 Credits. All NATED Certificates have 60 credits. Here are the credits for the NATED Business Management courses:
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COURSE LEVEL CREDITS
Business Management: NATED N4 National Certificate 60
Business Management: NATED N5 National Certificate 60
Business Management: NATED N6 National Certificate 60
Business Management: NATED N6 National Diploma 360
18 months work experience 180

NATED subjects are subjects that are studied under the NATED courses. The subjects that you will study under this course are NATED subjects.

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Author: Collin Wilbesi
Editor: Amy Venter
Date Published: March 3, 2022

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