Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – NQF L7

• Modules

  NQF level 7, with 360 credits

  The Bachelor of Business Administration consists of nine modules of 40 credits each.

  The BBA may be commenced in any of the four quarters of the year, with one BBA module being completed per quarter. There are 5 live lecture dates per forty-credit module (09:00 till 12:00).

  BBA Modules:

  Module BB1: Project Planning and Implementation Management
  Module BB2: General Management
  Module BB3: Commercial Law of Contract
  Module BB4: Business Management
  Module BB5: Entrepreneurship and Managing the Entrepreneurial Project
  Module BB6: Marketing and Logistics Management
  Module BB7: Project Management Strategy
  Module BB8: Programme-managing the Value Chain
  Module BB9: Modern Supply Chain Management, OR
  Module BB10: Business Strategy*

  Optional Business English Modules:

  Module BE1: Business English (10 credits)-(Optional)
  Module BE2: Advanced Business English (15 credits)(Optional)

  Note: Modules BB1, BB2 and BB3 may be undertaken in any order. Since BB3 is not a prerequisite for any module it may for scheduling purposes be undertaken at any time during the course, but preferably as early as possible.

  Modules BB4, BB5 and BB6 may be undertaken in any order after completion of BB1 and BB2, and are all three prerequisites for module BB7 and beyond.

  *In the standard programme, students will complete BB9 to obtain the BBA degree. The alternative module (BB10) is available only to students who have already completed Module M3 (Supply Chain Quality and Performance Management) at Cranefield College. Existing or past Cranefield students should ask the administration for advice regarding exemption from selected modules. Module BB11 (Advanced Business English) is an optional additional elective that students may take in their final year. Although not compulsory, it is recommended that all students complete this exit-level module for their personal and professional enrichment. Students who have completed this module are able to transfer its fifteen credits to the Postgraduate Diploma in Programme Management (in which Advanced Business English is a compulsory module).

• *Academic Programme Fees

  Registration Fee:
  R 4, 400.00

  Fee per module:
  R 21, 200.00

  PAYMENT OPTION 1: Once-off payment in full (current calendar year)

  R 4, 400.00 + (9 x R 21, 200.00) R 190 800.00 = R 195 200.00

  PAYMENT OPTION 2: Per module over 9 quarters

  R 4, 400.00 + (R 21, 200.00 per module for 2024 calendar year) + (*Marginal annual inflation will apply to modules undertaken beyond the 2024 calendar year.) 

  Note: It is advisable to be employed, and for your employer to sponsor the payment(s) and claim back the fees from the relevant SETA (South Africa).

  Cancellation Fee:
  Contact Cranefield’s Financial Co-ordinator.

  Module Repeat Fee:
  Contact Cranefield’s Financial Co-ordinator.

  Fees may be claimed back from your organisation’s SETA (South Africa).

• Programme Availability

  The BBA commences every quarter starting in January, April, July, or October. For details please view the Academic Calendar below.

  Learning modules are offered in series, and only one of the nine BBA modules is undertaken at a time per quarter. Note that all lectures are streamed live online globally via Cranefield’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The online system also caters for viewing recordings of all classes afterwards.

• Accreditation and Certification

  Accreditation:
  The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is accredited by the Council on Higher Education at NQF level 7, with 360 credits (consisting of nine modules of 40 credits each). Moreover, the qualification is registered by the Department of Higher Education and Training.

  Certification:
  The two project management modules (BB1 and BB7) are fully aligned with the USA Project Management Institute’s (PMI) PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) and is an ideal route towards gaining international certification as a PMP (Project Management Professional) and PgMP (Program Management Professional). The modules are also fully aligned with the International Project Management Association’s 4-level certification. Moreover, the two modules are each validated by ECSA for 3 CPD points.

• Learning Mode

  Cranefield College offers technology-enhanced distance learning. It entails the integration of self-study, live interactive online classes, and recordings of classes online. Cranefield’s learning mode is supported by its online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

• Class Attendance Requirements

  All modules (live online):

  • Students are encouraged to attend the live online classes. Note that Cranefield operates on a distance learning mode.

  • Moreover, students can also view recordings of lectures online in their own time.

  Live lecture session times and frequency

  Time:
  09h00 – 12h00

  Contact Days:
  Five (5) live interactive online lecture dates per module, spread evenly over the three months duration of each module. For dates see the Academic Calendar below.

• Entrance Requirements

  A Higher Certificate, or at least a Senior Certificate (‘matric’ or international equivalent), preferably coupled with some work experience. All relevant information and documentation must be submitted to the Registrar (Academic). The following aspects would be advantageous:

  1. Having been employed or active in the community since leaving secondary school.
  2. Have gained some experience in the workplace.

• General Admission Regulations

  General Admission for all academic programmes:

  • Possession of prescribed qualifications for admission to any learning programme does not automatically qualify a student for registration.
  • The prospective student may be requested to comply with additional requirements such as a special assignment or an oral or written examination.
  • The admission policy is reviewed annually, and the admission requirements from the previous year may not apply.
  • It is the responsibility of prospective students to keep abreast of developments.
  • Because of the nature of the admission procedures, deadlines are enforced strictly.
  • All relevant documentation must be provided by the specified deadlines.
  • Application for any programme implies acceptance by the applicant of the admission policies and procedures.

  Submission of Documents:

  1. Submit a certified copy of your matric certificate, and certified copies of other qualifications you may possess.
  2. Submit a curriculum vitae reflecting any work experience you may have, or projects you may have done.

  3. All documents must be submitted to the Registrar (Academic).