Unisa Short Learning Programs (SLP)
Successful organisations don’t just happen – they are managed to be that way. To be successful under constantly changing circumstances needs skilled managers. In South Africa there is a great need for skilled managers, especially in the areas of managing resources, people, systems and technology. This programme was developed in such a way that learners get exposure to the various management principles and functional areas of management. Topics dealt with in this programme are Management Principles, Business Communication, Business Accounting and Finance, Self-Management, Human Resource Management Principles, Marketing Management Principles, Information Technology Principles and Credit Management Principles.
Entry and middle level managers in both public and private sectors
Senior Certificate or an equivalent NQF level 4 qualification or at least two years work experience in addition to a completed formal qualification
One year
English
UNISA open distance learning lecturers communicate with students by means of study guides, tutorial letters, assignments and a study school.
Note:
Formative assessment and examination admission will comply with UNISA’s formative assessment rules and policies
Formative assessment:
Assignments
Summative assessment:
Examination
HEQF Level of Module – 6
Credits of Module – 12
- Introduction to General Management
- The Evolution of the Management
- Theory-Managing in a Changing Environment
- Managerial Decision Making
- Organisational Change
- Goal Setting-Planning
- Organisational Design
- Authority
- Power and Job Design
- Leadership
- Motivation
- Groups
- Controlling
HEQF Level of Module – 6
Credits of Module – 12
- The Communication Model
- Body Language
- Multicultural Communication
- Preparing to Interact
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Using Graphs and Equations
- Persuasive Interaction
- Using Internal Communication
- Channels
- External Business Communication
- Ethics in Business Communication.
HEQF Level of Module – 6
Credits of Module – 12
- The use of financial information in managerial decision making
- Financial reports for management- financial statement analysis
- Cost behaviour and profit
- Volume decisions
- Management control of costs and efficiency
- Managing finance
- Setting budgets
- Achieving budgets- management of working capital
- Investment alternatives and project evaluation
- Finance sources and costs
- Strategic decisions involving finance
HEQF Level of Module – 6
Credits of Module – 12
- Understanding Self Mastery
- Understanding and Developing your Mind Power and a Positive Mental Attitude
- Self-Empowerment
- Motivating and Communicating effectively
- Presentation skills
- Developing Superior Interpersonal Skills
- Improving your Self Image and Self Esteem
- Assessing your Management Potential
- Achieving Personal Success and Meaning in your Life
- Developing a Personal Life Plan
HEQF Level of Module – 6
Credits of Module – 12
- The foundation and challenges of human resource management
- Workforce diversity and regulatory challenges
- Job analysis
- Job design
- Employee recruitment
- Employee selection
- Employee induction
- Internal staffing
- Performance appraisal and performance management
- Employee training, management development and career management
- Compensation systems and benefits
- Health and Safety
- Trade Unions
- Collective bargaining and grievance procedure
- Discipline, counseling and dismissal
HEQF Level of Module – 6
Credits of Module – 12
- The Nature of Marketing
- The Marketing Environment
- Market Segmentation
- Market Targeting and Product Positioning
- Market Information and Forecasting
- Product Decisions
- Distribution Decisions
- Marketing Communication Decisions
- Pricing Decisions
- The Planning, Implementation and Control of the Marketing Strategy
HEQF Level of Module – 6
Credits of Module – 12
- Business information systems: an overview
- Information systems in business functions
- Information technology in business hardware
- Information systems in business software
- Information technology in business
- E-commerce
- Managers and their information needs
- Systems development
HEQF Level of Module – 6
Credits of Module – 12
- The Origin and Development of Credit and Banking
- Functions of Financial Institutions in Southern Africa
- Development Institutions and the Structure of the Southern African Economy
- Introduction to Credit and Credit Terminology
- Credit Function of an Organisation
- Introduction to Credit Instruments
- Corporate Credit-Consumer Credit-Cooperation between Credit and other Departments
- The Credit Supervisor and Credit Policy
- Basic Principles of the Law of Contract
- Forms of Business Ownership
- The National Credit Act
Prof M Coetzee PhD (Human Resource Management)
Centre for Business Management
Office 3-083, A J H van der Walt Building, UNISA
Tel: 012 429 4488
Cell: 082 341 9671
Fax: 086 682 9268
E-mail: coetzm@unisa.ac.za / pbm@unisa.ac.za
Tel: (012) 352 4288 / 4170 / 4317 / 4383
Fax: 012 429 4150
E-mail: cbm@unisa.ac.za
Web: www.unisa.ac.za/cbm
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