STRUCTURE OF THE BASIC TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Over view structure
The programme contains 10 modules which are spread over two semesters in one academic year of 15 weeks each, meaning that the whole programme has thirty (30) weeks.Curriculum Overview
The modules are divided into two semesters of one year Programme. The table below shows the division of the modules, national hours per week and credits for each.
PROGRAMME MODULES:
The programme modules have been divided into two parts. The first part consists of core modules and the other consists of support modules.
The core modules refer to those modules associated with the core studies. They are the development of the main theme of this Certificate Programme.
Support modules are the modules that provide a range of supportive skills, knowledge, principles and competences expected for a Technician Certificate Graduate.The tables below summarize core modules and support modules:-
Core Modules
MODULE CODE MODULE TITLE BTCBM 401 BASIC COMMERCIAL KNOWLEDGE BTCBM 402 BOOK- KEEPING BTCBM 405 BASIC PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY BTCBM 406 ELEMENTS OF MARKETING BTCBM 407 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS BTCBM 408 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION Support Modules
MODULE CODE MODULE TITLE BTCBM 403 ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS BTCBM 404 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS BTCBM 409 INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL SYSTEMS BTCBM 410 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
4.10 CURRICULUM DETAILS – NTA LEVEL 4
2.1 QUALIFICATION Basic Technician Certificate in Business Management 2.2 PURPOSE OF QUALIFICATION This qualification is intended for a person who will be able to perform routine administrative duties of business establishments under close supervision 2.3 NATIONAL TECHNICAL AWARD 4 2.4 COMPETENCE LEVEL DESCRIPTORS The holder of this qualification will be able to apply skills, knowledge and attributes business management at routine level.
- MINIMUM OVERALL CREDIT
120
- MINIMUM CREDIT ATTHIS LEVEL
120 2.7 MINIMUM ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS NVTA 3 or Form IV with at least two passes and equivalent qualifications
- DATE OF DEVELOPMENT
MARCH, 2010 PRINCIPAL LEARNING OUTCOMES, CREDIT VALUES SUMMARY
S/NO.PRINCIPAL LEARNING OUTCOMES CREDIT VALUES PLO 1 Apply the basic principles of Commerce, Economics, Marketing and Entrepreneurship for the smooth operations and administration of business activities 51 PLO 2 Keep and maintain book-keeping records of a business entity 12 PLO 3 Carry out fundamental mathematical operations for solving business problems and prepare for dealing with more complex concepts and applications in mathematics 15 PLO 4 Apply the basic principles and procedures in procurement and supply process of a business entity 09 PLO 5 Communicate effectively and efficiently at the place of work and apply basic computer applications skills 24 PLO 6 Apply law and related concepts in a business environment and expose how they affect personal lives involved in business 09 TOTAL CREDITS FOR NTA LEVEL 4 120