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Prepare for a changing world.<\/p><div class=\"ba-hero__actions\"><a class=\"ba-btn ba-btn--green\" href=\"\/ngistaging\/enquiry\/?programme=higher-certificate-in-business-administration\">Make an enquiry<\/a><a class=\"ba-btn ba-btn--outline-light\" href=\"\/ngistaging\/application-form\/?programme=higher-certificate-in-business-administration\">Apply now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"ba-hero__proof\"><span>5<\/span> NQF Level 5 qualification<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ba-facts\" aria-label=\"Programme at a glance\"><div class=\"ba-wrap\"><div class=\"ba-facts__grid\"><div class=\"ba-fact\"><small>Qualification<\/small><strong>Higher Certificate<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"ba-fact\"><small>Study duration<\/small><strong>1 Year<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"ba-fact\"><small>Study mode<\/small><strong>Campus & Distance Online<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"ba-fact\"><small>Total credits<\/small><strong>120 Credits<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"ba-fact\"><small>Registration<\/small><strong>SAQA ID 111255<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<nav class=\"ba-nav\" aria-label=\"Programme page sections\"><div class=\"ba-wrap ba-nav__inner\"><div class=\"ba-nav__links\"><a href=\"#overview\" class=\"is-active\" aria-current=\"true\">Overview<\/a><a href=\"#why\">Why this programme<\/a><a href=\"#careers\">Career paths<\/a><a href=\"#curriculum\">What you will study<\/a><a href=\"#admission\">Admission<\/a><\/div><a class=\"ba-nav__apply\" href=\"\/ngistaging\/application-form\/?programme=higher-certificate-in-business-administration\">Apply now<\/a><\/div><\/nav>\n<section class=\"ba-overview\" id=\"overview\" aria-labelledby=\"overview-title\"><div class=\"ba-wrap ba-overview__grid\"><div><p class=\"ba-kicker\">Your programme<\/p><h2 class=\"ba-heading\" id=\"overview-title\">Build your knowledge. <em>Shape your future.<\/em><\/h2><p class=\"ba-overview__lead\">The <strong>Higher Certificate in Business Administration<\/strong> develops practical, career-focused knowledge for a fast-changing professional field.<\/p><p class=\"ba-overview__copy\">Learn through applied projects, industry-relevant theory and a strong focus on workplace readiness.<\/p><\/div><aside class=\"ba-fit\" aria-labelledby=\"fit-title\"><h3 id=\"fit-title\">Is this programme <em>right for you?<\/em><\/h3><div class=\"ba-fit__list\"><div class=\"ba-fit__item\"><span>1<\/span><div>Want practical, career-focused learning<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ba-fit__item\"><span>2<\/span><div>Enjoy solving real-world problems<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ba-fit__item\"><span>3<\/span><div>Value industry-relevant skills<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ba-fit__item\"><span>4<\/span><div>Want to build professional confidence<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ba-fit__item\"><span>5<\/span><div>Plan to pursue employment or further study<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/aside><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ba-why\" id=\"why\" aria-labelledby=\"why-title\"><div class=\"ba-wrap\"><div class=\"ba-why__head\"><p class=\"ba-kicker\">Why choose this programme?<\/p><h2 class=\"ba-heading\" id=\"why-title\">Learn by doing. <em>Graduate career ready.<\/em><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"ba-why__grid\"><article class=\"ba-reason\"><div class=\"ba-reason__num\">01<\/div><h3>Practical learning<\/h3><p>Apply knowledge to realistic projects and workplace contexts.<\/p><\/article>\n<article class=\"ba-reason\"><div class=\"ba-reason__num\">02<\/div><h3>Career focus<\/h3><p>Build capability for opportunities across the field.<\/p><\/article>\n<article class=\"ba-reason\"><div class=\"ba-reason__num\">03<\/div><h3>Transferable skills<\/h3><p>Strengthen communication, teamwork and problem solving.<\/p><\/article>\n<article class=\"ba-reason\"><div class=\"ba-reason__num\">04<\/div><h3>Future readiness<\/h3><p>Prepare for employment, advancement or further study.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ba-proof\" aria-labelledby=\"proof-title\"><div class=\"ba-wrap ba-proof__inner\"><div class=\"ba-proof__mark\"><div class=\"ba-proof__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M10 23 32 12l22 11-22 11-22-11Z\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M19 29v12c7 7 19 7 26 0V29\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><path d=\"M53 24v17\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h2 id=\"proof-title\">Graduate with <em>Proof.<\/em><\/h2><\/div><p>Graduate with proof, not just a qualification, through <a href=\"\/ngistaging\/accelerate\/\">NGI Accelerate<\/a>, which enables you to build additional certifications and a stronger professional profile while you study.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ba-careers\" id=\"careers\" aria-labelledby=\"careers-title\"><div class=\"ba-wrap\"><div class=\"ba-careers__head\"><div><p class=\"ba-kicker\">Where this can take you<\/p><h2 class=\"ba-heading\" id=\"careers-title\">Career opportunities <em>with real range.<\/em><\/h2><\/div><p class=\"ba-copy\">Prepare for a range of entry-level and developing professional roles.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ba-careers__grid\"><div class=\"ba-career-list\" aria-label=\"Career opportunities\"><div class=\"ba-career\">Electronic Engineering Technician<\/div><div class=\"ba-career\">Instrumentation Technician<\/div><div class=\"ba-career\">Telecommunications Technician<\/div><div class=\"ba-career\">Automation Technician<\/div><div class=\"ba-career\">Technical Support Specialist<\/div><\/div><aside class=\"ba-skills\"><h3>Skills you will <em>develop.<\/em><\/h3><ul><li>Electronics<\/li><li>Circuit Design<\/li><li>Digital Systems<\/li><li>Instrumentation<\/li><li>Technical Mathematics<\/li><li>Problem Solving<\/li><\/ul><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ba-curriculum\" id=\"curriculum\" 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