Foundations of Business Management
Develop an efficient business administration plan to secure the success of your company with the Foundations of Business Management course.
Online
8 Weeks
70,058 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The concept of administrators working in corporate units is fading. In order to increase performance, they must have a holistic and integrated grasp of how an organization functions on both a practical and theoretical level. The Foundations of Business Management online course provides a comprehensive grasp of corporate functions.
Managers ensure that every choice they make is supported by proper business understanding and by accumulating expertise throughout the management spectrum. The Foundations of Business Management training includes a range of management and leadership skills, as well as teaches how to develop an integrated business structure to improve the growth of the business.
The Foundations of Business Management syllabus focuses on the skills required to attain diverse goals in marketing, leadership, market research, finance and competitive analysis. The syllabus prepares candidates to fulfil the industry's demand for talented managers with a comprehensive understanding of different business functions. The overall course provides business skills that are broadly applicable.
The Highlights
- University of Cape Town offering
- Downloadable resources
- Online learning
- 10 hours per week
- Course provider Getsmarter
- Projects and assessments
- 8 weeks duration
- Self-paced learning
- Shareable certificate
- Split option of payment
Programme Offerings
- video lectures
- Offline resources
- Case Studies
- Live polls
- Self-paced learning
- Infographics
- online learning
- quizzes.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | UCT Cape Town |
Fee type | Amount |
Foundations of Business Management fees | Rs. 70,058 |
Installment Plan :
| 1st installment | Required before: 2025-01-21 | Amount Due: ₹35,029.00 INR |
| 2nd installment | Required before: 2025-02-20 | Amount Due: ₹35,029.00 INR |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
To qualify for the Foundations of Business Management certification from the UCT, candidates must complete the course at their desired time as the course is self-paced. Candidates will have to finish the coursework, weekly modules along with quizzes and polls included in the modules. Candidates are assessed via assignment and projects, the trainee must meet the requirements written in the course handbook to successfully qualify for the certification.
What you will learn
Upon completing the Foundations of Business Management online training, candidates will gain the ability to evaluate financial figures as well as generate and manage budgets. Candidates will learn to generate a quality management plan for the continual development of an organisation. Candidates will also learn to do market research and provide a plan to gain an edge in competition.
Who it is for
- Professionals seeking a comprehensive grasp of numerous business operations.
- Mid and senior-level executives who want to develop new skills to make a bigger influence in their organizations.
- Ambitious entrepreneurs and managers who want to enhance their business or career will be equipped with a comprehensive foundation in important management techniques.
Admission Details
The admission process of Foundations of Business Management is hassle-free, just follow the steps mentioned below:
Step 1. Open the authentic course detail page.
Step 2. Open the course page and click the ‘Register Now’ button
Step 3. Agree to the T&C and apply discount coupon
Step 4. Provide personal information for generating profile on the Getsmarter
Step 5. Fill in the billing address details and sponsor details if applicable
Step 6. Pay the fee cost and start the online training.
The Syllabus
- Identify the difference between a general manager and other types of management
- Identify the role and functions of a general manager
- Describe the different levels comprising the business environment
- Research the South African business landscape in terms of globalisation
- Discuss the impact of globalisation on the business environment
- Describe the micro, market, and macro environments and their impact on a business
- Identify the role of a general manager using a STEEPLE analysis
- Outline the steps in a STEEPLE analysis
- Interpret the difference between a manager and a leader
- Discuss Katzenbach's theory on top management
- Categorise the core competencies needed for management and leadership
- Debate whether leadership is an inherent or a learned behavior
- Investigate methods of leadership and management development
- Assess the need for diversity management
- Assess the factors that improve or hinder the quality of an organisation's employee engagement
- Investigate formal approaches to people management and leadership, including systems, thinking
- Evaluate an organisation's approach to people management and leadership
- Use principles of financial reporting To interpret the use of financial statements
- Identify the underlying concepts of financial reporting
- Use financial ratios and principles to interpret the financial status of a business
- Discuss the principles of budgeting within the managerial financial planning
- Identify the key factors that characterise the South African economy and financial landscape
- Complete a budget to interpret company performance
- Articulate the steps of the market research process
- Explain how market research fits into the research paradigm
- Distinguish between sampling methods
- Evaluate the environment in which market research takes place using a situational analysis
- Compare different market research methodologies
- Design a customer research survey
- Compile a research report based on customer survey results
- Interpret the SELECT framework as a starting point to understand the competitive advantage
- Identify the definition and origin of strategy and competitive advantage
- Distinguish how the elements in the SELECT framework are used to analyse competitive advantage
- The debate on which form of strategy is likely to result in the most effective competitive advantage
- Analyse an organisation's competitive advantage through a SWOT analysis
- Recommend an appropriate strategy for competitive advantage based on the results of a SWOT analysis
- Distinguish the 4Ps from the 4Cs
- Differentiate marketing from advertising
- Select a target market using the appropriate market research methodology
- Recommend a promotional or marketing strategy based on the target market and Ansoff's matrix
- Test Ansoff's matrix as a strategic marketing tool
- Compile a strategic promotional or marketing campaign plan
- Identify the contextual factors that drive business innovation
- Recognise the correct definitions of innovation, business innovation, and business model innovation
- Analyse a business challenge or problem using a method of creative problem-solving
- Apply different methods of creative problem-solving in business
- Debate whether the responsibility of sustainability rests on the organisation or the consumer
- Differentiate between corporate responsibility and sustainability
- Analyse the use of ethics as a corporate governance tool
- Evaluate a business model considering sustainability, governance, and continuous improvement
- Evaluate business problems from a corporate governance perspective
- Formulate a quality assurance plan based on sustainability and governance considerations
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UCT Cape Town Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
There is a wide range of career options in business management, some of them are business analyst, financial analyst, accountant, executive, banker, and more.
Team leaders, first-line managers, middle managers, and top-level managers are the 4 types of business managers.
The 5 management styles are: Autocratic, transformational, participative, laissez-faire and servant.
Business Management is an excellent option for anyone looking to improve their skills or learn about the complexities of launching or running a business.
Statistical analyst, accountant, financial manager, and financial advisor are some of the best jobs in the business.