What does General Management involve?

General Management in business is simply the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals. General Management comprises planning, organizing, staffing, leading or directing, and controlling an organization for the purpose of accomplishing a goal.

Why should I study General Management?

Do you want to work in a Management position? Or, are you already employed and you want to improve your career and opportunities for promotion and a better job? The best way to start your career in Management is with the SAIM Business Management Diploma: General Management.

Typical career opportunities for someone who has done a course in Business Management Studies specialising in General Management:

General Manager
Production Manager
Marketing Manager
Office Manager

Course Structure

In order to complete the SAIM Business Management Diploma: General Management, students must complete all of the following Subjects:

College SA Orientation Pack

Certificate Level Subjects

• Management Principles

• Business Communication

• Business Accounting

• Self Management

• Marketing Management Principles

• Human Resources Management Principles

Diploma Level Subjects

• Management Practice

• Economics A – Micro Economics

• Business Law Principles

• Economics B – Macro Economics

• Marketing Management Practice

• Human Resources Management Practice

For a DETAILED COURSE STRUCTURE, please click here.

Is the General Management the right qualification for you?

Do this quick and easy questionnaire to find out if the SAIM Business Management Diploma: General Management is the right course for you. Answer either YES or NO.

1. Do you wish to register for a course that is endorsed by a Professional Institute?

2. Do you wish to register for a course that will give you skills in General Management?

3. Do you need a Diploma which is recognised by industry both inside and outside South Africa?

4. Do you wish to obtain a qualification that will be a useful tool in advancing your career in Management?

5. Do you want to belong to a Professional Membership Institute which will recognise your qualifications as well as your managerial and other work experience?

6. Are you aiming at a Managerial position, but you don’t have the skills and qualifications you need to be a Manager?

7. Have you recently been promoted and do you need help to cope with your new Managerial responsibilities?

8. Do you recognise that there is a critical shortage of well-trained General Management personnel in business today?

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If you answered YES to more than five of these questions, then the SAIM Business Management Diploma: General Management is the RIGHT course for you. We recommend that you register for this course right away!

Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to take the next step.

If you did not answer YES to more than five of the questions, then perhaps you should consider one of our other courses or fill in the form at the bottom of this page and we will contact you. Alternatively, call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to speak to one of our friendly Student Registrars and they can help you determine which is the right course for you.

Other courses you may be interested in

National Certificate: Small Business Financial Management
College SA Certificate in Events Co-ordination
College SA Certificate: Tourism Management
College SA Certificate in Project Management: Basic

Call the College on 0800 21 23 22 to find out how you can register for one of these courses.

Assessment and Award

When you enrol for this course, you’ll receive the relevant textbooks. You have to successfully complete and submit assignments in order to pass this course. Once you have successfully completed the assignments prescribed by College SA, you may apply to write the examinations with the SAIM. Upon successful completion of your exams. SAIM will award you with a SAIM Business Management Diploma: General Management.

Should you successfully complete all the Certificate-Level subjects, you may apply to the SAIM to obtain a Certificate from them.

After each successfully completed subject, students can contact the College to receive a Subject Completion Certificate.

Interested? Want to find out more?

If you would like to find out more about the SAIM Business Management Diploma: General Management fill in this short form and then one of our friendly Student Registrars will respond to your questions and provide you with all the information you need.

SAIM and Exemptions

Please note: All exemption requests, including mature age exemption, have to go through the SAIM first. They will then provide the student with a letter confirming that they have been accepted to do the SAIM course.

The following documents will be required when applying for the mature age exemption:

• Detailed CV
• ID
• Character reference
• Reference from employer if employed

Frequently Asked Questions