Step into the role of a strategic influencer with our Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis. This programme is crafted for professionals eager to transform business challenges into growth opportunities through adept analysis and innovative solutions.
About the Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis course
The Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis empowers students aspiring to be business analysts to develop a broad understanding of business information systems and business strategy so that they can practically conduct business analysis processes.
Furthermore, this fully accredited programme addresses national human resource shortages and promotes progressive, competent economic analysis. This focus will further assist the student with Information Technology, managerial, and business administrative tasks and operations.
Therefore, this business analysis course aims to give students a holistic and robust understanding of business analysis. Students will acquire a well-rounded understanding of information systems, structures, information flow, business processes, and business strategy in the key fields of business analysis.
This business studies programme is offered through distance learning with online support.
Articulation
Completing the programme meets the minimum entry requirements for admission to a cognate NQF Level 8 Postgraduate Diploma or Bachelor of Honours Degree.
Curriculum
Business Strategy, Analysis and Planning
Formulation of Business Case
Solution Assessment and Validation
Process Modelling and Analysis
Effective Business Requirements
Enterprise Analysis
Careers
Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis outcomes
Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis will gain the skills to critically evaluate business processes, identify improvement opportunities, and support strategic decision-making through data-driven insights. The course equips learners with practical tools for effective stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, and solution assessment.
Students will also develop competencies in project management, systems thinking, and business process modelling. By the end of the programme, graduates will be well-prepared to contribute to organisational growth and innovation in roles such as Business Analyst, Process Analyst, or Business Consultant across a range of industries.
Business analysis diploma careers
There are many opportunities for graduates with an Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis. Embark on a trajectory leading to positions such as:
Information Technology and Telecommunications Directors
IT Specialist Managers
IT Project and Programme Managers
IT Business Analysts, Architects and Systems Designers
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.
FAQs
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.
To be eligible, applicants must have a relevant diploma or equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification. Work experience in a business or IT-related field is beneficial but not mandatory.
Graduates can pursue roles such as Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Process Analyst, or Business Intelligence Consultant across various industries, including finance, IT, logistics, and government.
MANCOSA offers flexible online learning options, ideal for working professionals looking to upskill while managing other commitments.
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