Diploma in Business Administration
Course Overview
The course aims to equip students with a strong foundation in various business disciplines, including Marketing, Communication Skills Accounting, and Entrepreneurship, while fostering effective leadership, managerial, and problem-solving skills. Students will learn to analyze the business environment, make informed decisions, and develop strategic plans to drive organizational growth and competitiveness. By embracing ethical and social responsibility principles, understanding global business perspectives, and integrating digital technologies, graduates will be prepared for successful careers in business, entrepreneurship, or further academic pursuits. The course seeks to produce skilled professionals capable of excelling in various business roles, contributing to the success and sustainability of organizations in today’s dynamic and ever-changing global business landscape.
- Equip learners with skills, techniques, and practices in business.
- Develop learning process that enables progression to higher levels of studies.
- Motivate students to become entrepreneurial and able to respond positively to the changes and opportunities presented by new ideas and technologies.
- Assist the learner to develop soft skills that enable acceptance as a team member in any environment.
- Promote ethics and ethical behavior, especially in a business environment.
Module 1; Introduction to Business Administration and Management
- Unit 1: business administration – concept, objectives, importance
- Unit 2: concept of people management
- Unit 3: concept of business plan
- Unit 4: concept and importance of staffing
- Unit 5: consumer protection
- Unit 6: business administration and business environment
Module 2; Business Ethics
- Unit 1: Explain the concept of business ethics
- Unit 2: Appreciate and understand the relationship between business and ethics
- Unit 3: Identify and explain the various sources of ethics
- Unit 4: Identify the factors that affect ethical behaviors
- Unit 5: Differentiate between ethics and law
- Unit 6: Discuss why it is ethical to follow the law
Module 3 Business Communication
- Unit 1: Introduction to Business Communication
- Unit 2: Communication in Organizations
- Unit 3: Using the Language
- Unit 4: I. Research Methods; Obtaining Information
- Unit 5: Communication through Writing: Business Letters
- Unit 6: Information Storage & Retrieval. Report Writing
- Unit 7: Oral, Non-Verbal & Visual Communication
- Unit 8: Persuasion and coordination
There are four assignments (continuous assessment tests), a research paper and one examination to be offered at the end of the course. Assignments account for 40%, research paper accounts for 30% while Examination accounts for 30% of the mark. Upon completion of the course, you shall be issued a Diploma Certificate and a course transcript.
Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will receive a Diploma Certificate of Merit and a transcript.
Duration: 6 Months
Fee: $700
