Understanding Basic Business Administration: Key Concepts and Principles

Implementing Systems and Operating Procedures for South African SMEs


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Understanding basic business administration Module

About the module: Understanding basic business administration basic understanding of accounting, finance, marketing, human resources and information technology,

Purpose of the module: Be able to ensure that there is effective information flow and that resources are used efficaciously throughout a business, show that you understand, can apply, and have knowledge of basic business administration.

Rational of the module: Understanding basic business administration will equip delegates with the knowledge and ability to manage a business. It provides a well-rounded understanding of organisational life and the ability to work effectively towards achieving organisational goals.



The above mentioned module is one of seven modules in the skills programme titled: How to implement systems and procedures . How to implement systems and procedures - is one of ten skill programmes available in our Entrepreneurship Master Programme .

Skills programme - How to implement systems and procedures

The purpose of the skills programme: The purpose of the programme is to assist delegates improve their businesss chances of success by implementing systems and procedures, as multiple studies show that more than 70% of new businesses fail. The programme assist delegates to develop and implement systems and procedures that are required in a business to ensure that the operations run smoothly. Throughout the programme, delegates  will develop and implement efficient systems and processes that will help their businesses reduce costs, boost revenues and achieve growth. Upon successfully completing the programme, delegates should be able to demonstrate knowledge, application, and comprehension of able to develop systems and methods of doing something that can be done the same way, over and over, as efficiently as possible.


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