Each ICB Business Management course takes 12 months to complete. This means the entire ICB Business Management programme takes a total of 36 months to complete.

The ICB Business Management programme covers the following subjects:

• Business Management 1 (BMT1)
• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance (BKTB)
• Business Literacy (BUSL)
• Office and Legal Practice (OLPR)
• Business Management 2 (BMT2)
• Marketing Management and Public Relations (MMPR)
• Financial Statements (FNST)
• Human Resources Management and Labour Relations (HRLR)
• Business Management 3 (BMT3)
• Financial Management and Control (FMCL)
• Financial Reporting and Regulatory Frameworks (FRRF)
• Research Theory and Practice (by short dissertation, topic: Business Management) (RTAP)

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants UK (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB)

Some careers in the field of Business Management include:

• Business Consultant
• Financial Accountant
• Human Resource Manager
• Accounting Officer
• Sales Assistant

No, you do not need a degree to become a Business Manager. You can become a Business Manager with an ICB, CIMA, or NATED qualification. These reputable qualifications can get you into high-level career opportunities.

Some different categories within Business Management include:

• Human Resource Management
• Strategic Management
• Financial Management
• Project Management
• Marketing Management
• Production Management

ICB Business Management courses are courses that provide students with qualifications in bookkeeping, accounting and business management.

You will need a grade 11 or equivalent certificate to start an ICB Business Management course.

The ICB Business Management Courses include:

• Small Business Financial Management
• Office Administration
• Financial Accounting

 Yes, It is. However, that route is not recommended because the ICB does not offer any student support or graduation ceremony.

The average salary for a Business Manager is between R51 100 and R81 300 per month.

There are some mathematical elements to business management, but Maths is by no means the focus of this job. Business Management is more about taking care of the company’s affairs and making sure that the operations within are run smoothly.

Yes, the ICB courses offered at Bellview are accredited by the ICB and registered with the Department of Education and Higher Training (DHET).

Yes, it is. All ICB qualifications are internationally recognised.

Unisa will not directly give you credits for your ICB subjects. They will, however, evaluate your application on a Recognition for prior learning basis.

If you have obtained an ICB Business Management qualification, you can:

• Apply for jobs in business management
• Study further by applying for other Business management courses or another ICB programme.

If you want to register for an ICB course, you can do so through Bellview Institute of Distance Learning. We offer a range of accredited ICB courses.

These are some advantages of studying an ICB course:

• ICB qualifications are nationally and internationally recognised
• Learn scarce and valuable skills
• You can start studying an ICB course with only a Grade 10 Certificate

The following subjects will be covered in the Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate:

• Business Management
• Bookkeeping to Trial Balance
• Business Literacy

The following subjects will be covered in the Office Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate:

• Office and Legal Practice
• Business Management
• Marketing Management and Public Relations
• Financial Statements
• Human Resource Management and Labour Relations

The following subjects will be covered in the Financial Accounting- Business Management:

• Financial Management and Control
• Financial Reporting and Regulatory Framework
• Research Theory and Practice
  

Yes, it is. Business Management is a growing industry where you can be exposed to many job opportunities and work in almost any department from HR to marketing.

Yes, it is. ICB qualifications are nationally and internationally recognised.

The Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate is at NQF level 04.

The Office Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate is at NQF level 05.

The Financial Accounting – Business Management: ICB National Diploma is at NQF level 06.

No, you do not. You are not required to meet any subject requirements to study ICB Business Management courses. You will only need your Grade 11 Certificate or an equivalent.

The requirements to study an ICB Business Management courses are:

• Have a grade 11 pass or an equivalent certificate
• Be 16 years old or older
• Be able to study via distance learning
• Be to understand, read and write English
  

Yes, it is. With a Business Management qualification you are able to get a job in any company of any industry, or you can start your own business.

The Small Business Financial Management course is 12 months long. The Office Administration – Business Management course is 26 months long and the Financial Accounting – Business Management course is 36 months long.

The average salary for a Business Manager is roughly R 20 247 per month in South Africa.

In short, starting and managing a business takes a great deal of business knowledge and experience across these six functional areas:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Operations
• Human resources management
• Marketing and strategy

No, while business management is indeed a challenging and complex field to navigate, and while there is a lot to learn in preparation for a successful management position, that doesn’t mean this is a subject you should avoid

You can study a business management course at Bellview Institute Of Distance Learning.

The key purpose is to coordinate and organize business activities. Business managers oversee operations and assist employees to reach their targets.

Yes, all ICB courses are nationally and internationally recognised.

Yes, the ICB Business Management courses are accredited by the Quality Council of Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).

The course durations for the different ICB Business Management courses are:

• Small Business – Financial Management: ICB National Certificate – 12 months
  
• Office Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate – 26 months
  
• Financial Accounting – Business Management: ICB National Diploma – 36 months

The ICB Business Management courses are:

• Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate
  
• Office Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate
  
• Financial Accounting – Business Management: ICB National Diploma

The course credits for the various courses in Business Management are:

• Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate – 120 credits
  
• Office Administration- Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate – 240 credits
  
• Financial Accounting – Business Management: ICB National Diploma – 280 credits

FASSET will award you the ICB Business Management award, and the ICB will issue you your certificate of completion.

The Financial Accounting – Business Management: ICB National Diploma course subjects are:

• Business Management 3
• Financial Management and Control
• Financial Reporting and Regulatory Framework
• Research Theory and Practice

The Small Business Financial Management: ICB National Certificate course is approximately 12 months long.

The Office Administration – Business Management: ICB Higher Certificate course is approximately 26 month long.

The subjects that are going to be covered for the Office Administration – Business Management course are:

• Office and Legal Practice
  
• Business Management 2
  
• Marketing Management and Public Relations
  
• Financial Statements
  
• Human Resource Management and Labour Relations

The Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) will count for 30% of your final mark.

Once you complete the Financial Accounting – Business Management: ICB National Diploma course, you could either register for ICB Office Administration – Business Management: Higher Certificate course or you can apply for an entry-level job.

The exam will count for 70% of your final mark

No, the ICB Business Management course does not have a practical course.

The Portfolio of Evidence consists of three assignments and two ICB tests.

No, you do not need to have a specific AP score to register for the ICB Business Management course.