Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis

The Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis programme is designed to assist students aspiring to become Business Analysts to develop a broad understanding of business information systems and business strategy in order to practically conduct business analysis processes.

1 year
NQF Level Level 7
120 credits

Key Features

  • Accredited and Registered
  • Cutting-edge curriculum
  • Flexible structure
  • Online support
  • Affordable and Accessible
  • Internationally benchmarked
  • Multicultural Faculty and support

About

The purpose of the Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis programme is to assist students aspiring as Business Analysts to develop a broad understanding of business information systems and business strategy in order to practically conduct business analysis processes.

Furthermore, it is predicted that this programme will address national human resource scarce skill towards progressive competent analysis in the economy. This is to further assist the student with Information Technology, managerial and business administrative tasks and operations.

Therefore, the purpose of this programme is to provide students with a holistic and robust understanding of the fi eld business analysis. Students will acquire a well-rounded understanding of information systems, structures, information flow, business processes and business strategy in the key fi elds of business analysis.

Who Should Apply?

The programme is directed at those individuals who aim to engage in further learning towards a specialisation in business analysis or achieve competencies that are portable to other specialisations such as systems development, systems modelling or systems support

Articulation

The programme articulates vertically with MANCOSA’s Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management, and Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management

Mode of Delivery

This programme is offered through distance learning with online support

Career Opportunities

On completion of the programme, graduates can aspire to the following positions:

  • Information Technology and Telecommunications Directors
  • IT Specialist Managers
  • IT Project and Programme Managers
  • IT Business Analysts, Architects and Systems Designers

Programme Structure

Duration: 1 year

Modules

  • Business Strategy, Analysis and Planning
  • Formulation of Business Case
  • Solution Assessment and Validation
  • Effective Business Requirements
  • Process Modelling and Analysis
  • Enterprise Analysis

Admission Requirements

  • The admission requirements include a National Diploma at NQF 6 or an Advanced Certificate at NQF 6 in the field of Business or Information Technology or cognate Bachelor’s degree at NQF Level 7. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will also be taken into consideration
  • For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student advisor
  • All applicants with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA‘s institutional rules

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