Many people dream about starting their own small business but this is a risky step to take without solid insight into how business works. This diploma covers all key aspects of successfully developing and managing a small enterprise, from business planning through to marketing, financial management, operations and labour relations.

Type: undergraduate diploma

Duration: 3 years part time

Compulsory Subjects

First year subjects:

• Entrepreneurship


• Marketing


• Communication


• End-user Computing


• Economics for Entrepreneurs

Second year subjects:

• Entrepreneurship


• Marketing


• Financial Accounting for Entrepreneurs

Third year subjects:

• Entrepreneurship


• Marketing


• Entrepreneurship practice


• Financial management for entrepreneurs

Careers: entrepreneur, business consultant, entrepreneurial training consultant, small business development officer.

Source: www.unisa.ac.za

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