Why study Business Management


Are you interested in a career in business? While you’re researching which business degrees to study, you should consider business management.

What is business management?

According to thebusinessdictionary.com it’s defined as “The activities associated with running a company, such as controlling, leading, monitoring, organizing, and planning.”
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, get started with a Diploma in Business Management and Entrepreneurship. It’s a two year diploma that will focus on the business basics.

What career options will I have?

Once you’ve graduated, you’ll have a number of interesting and innovative career options available to you. For instance, you’ll be able to choose between franchise management, small business management and marketing management. 

Am I suited to business management?

Are you ambitious and a natural born leader? Or perhaps you’re interested in starting your own business. These are all signs that you’ll benefit from a Diploma in Business Management and Entrepreneurship. This programme is also suitable for you if you’re interested in a fast-paced career that requires innovation.

What does this programme involve

During a Diploma in Business Management and Entrepreneurship you’ll cover the following subjects:
•    Personal Computing
•    Business Management
•    Pastel Accounting
•    Accounting
•    Business Communication
•    Desktop Publishing
•    Human Resource Management
•    Marketing for the Small Business
•    Contract Law
•    Ecommerce
•    Entrepreneurship
•    Financial Management
•    Business Strategy
•    Sales Management
•    Market Research
•    Project Management

The IIE degrees, diplomas and higher certificates are offered at Varsity College campuses.  In addition, we offer tuition support for qualifications conferred by the IMM Graduate Institute of Marketing (IMM GSM) and have academic partnerships with international institutions such as the Open University (OU) from United Kingdom and International College of Hotel Management (ICHM).

If you’re interested in a lucrative career in business management contact your nearest Varsity College campus for more information on their Diploma in Business Management and Entrepreneurship. You can also visit our website for a brief overview on the programme: www.varsitycollege.co.za.