FULL-TIMENational N Diploma in Business Management

Starting Dates 2025

Part-time: 19 July, Saturday classes

Part-time: 21 July, Mon & Wed evening classes

Starting Dates 2026

Full-time: 16 February, weekday classes (orientation 11 – 13 February full-time students only) 

About this programme

Knowledge and understanding of business management is fundamental to the day-to-day business activities of any organisation.  South Africa has a shortage of managers and now more than ever, qualified and skilled managers are in demand by organisations across a broad spectrum of industries. 

Certification on successful completion of studies

5
National Certificate: Business Management (N4)
5
National Certificate: Business Management (N5)
5
National Certificate: Business Management (N6)
5
National Diploma: Business Management*
5
Unigrad College Short Learning Programme Certificate in Computer Skills
5
Unigrad College Short Learning Programme Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Business Management

Course Duration

  • Full-time: 2 years of weekday classes
  • Part-time: 3 years of classes held on either a Saturday or two evenings a week

The National N Diploma requires 2000 hours of practical experience, after completing N4 – N6, done over 18 months

Fees

Textbooks, exams, lectures and various student events are included in the tuition fee.  Contact Unigrad and speak to any student career consultant for course fee information

Admission Requirements

  • Matric Certificate (National Senior certificate) or appropriate N3 certificate
  • If you are in the process of completing Grade 12, apply / register with your Grade 11 or most recent Grade 12 results

Subjects N4

  • Entrepreneurship & Business Management
  • Management Communication
  • Introductory Accounting
  • Computer Practice

Subjects N5

  • Entrepreneurship & Business Management
  • Sales Management
  • Public Relations
  • Computer Practice

Subjects N6

  • Entrepreneurship & Business Management
  • Sales Management
  • Computer Practice
  • Marketing (N4)

FULL-TIMENational N Diploma in Business Management

Starting Dates 2025

Part-time: 19 July, Saturday classes

Part-time: 21 July, Mon & Wed evening classes

Starting Dates 2026

Full-time: 16 February, weekday classes (orientation 11 – 13 February full-time students only) 

About this programme

Knowledge and understanding of business management is fundamental to the day-to-day business activities of any organisation.  South Africa has a shortage of managers and now more than ever, qualified and skilled managers are in demand by organisations across a broad spectrum of industries. 

Certification on successful completion of studies

5
National Certificate: Business Management (N4)
5
National Certificate: Business Management (N5)
5
National Certificate: Business Management (N6)
5
National Diploma: Business Management*
5
Unigrad College Short Learning Programme Certificate in Computer Skills
5
Unigrad College Short Learning Programme Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Business Management

* The diploma is awarded to students who have completed their N4, N5 & N6 national certificates and 2000 relevant practical workplace hours over a period of no less than 18 months

Admission Requirements

• Matric Certificate (National Senior certificate) or appropriate N3 certificate

• If you are in the process of completing Grade 12, apply / register with your Grade 11 or most recent Grade 12 results.

Fees

Textbooks, exams, lectures and various student events are included in the tuition fee.  Contact Unigrad and speak to any student career consultant for course fee information

Course Duration

  • Full-time: 2 years of weekday classes
  • Part-time: 3 years of classes held on either a Saturday or two evenings a week

The National N Diploma requires 2000 hours of practical experience, after completing N4 – N6, done over 18 months

Fees

Textbooks, exams, lectures and various student events are included in the tuition fee.  Contact Unigrad and speak to any student career consultant for course fee information

Admission Requirements

  • Matric Certificate (National Senior certificate) or appropriate N3 certificate
  • If you are in the process of completing Grade 12, apply / register with your Grade 11 or most recent Grade 12 results

Subjects N4

  • Entrepreneurship & Business Management
  • Management Communication
  • Introductory Accounting
  • Computer Practice

Subjects N5

  • Entrepreneurship & Business Management
  • Sales Management
  • Public Relations
  • Computer Practice

Subjects N6

  • Entrepreneurship & Business Management
  • Sales Management
  • Computer Practice
  • Marketing (N4)