Momentous changes are occurring in the 4IR environment, and business administration is now more than ever a vibrant and extremely valuable field of study. In the Cranefield BBA programme, students are extensively trained in the 4IR general management functions of leading, creating, implementing and improving. Business management aspects covered include functional management aspects such as finance, operations, marketing, logistics, and human resources that support programme-managed supply chain and project portfolios leading to optimal organisational improvement and performance.
Cranefield College is an ISO-9001-certified leader in private higher education and selects only the best in terms of highly qualified and experienced lecturers who are at the cutting edge of development in their fields. This ensures that students enjoy first-class tuition and derive maximum practical benefit from their studies and will be in a position to be positively influential in the job market very early in their studies already. Nevertheless, the syllabus carefully guides every student systematically from first-step foundations and into more advanced aspects at the appropriate point in each module of the course. The needs of those who are new to the job market (or have recently matriculated) are accordingly also attentively met.
BBA graduates are equipped to be leaders in the 4IR economy, but will also have gained a solid foundation for postgraduate studies, through which they could continue to achieve greater heights in terms of developing their expertise. Qualifying students who further their studies through Cranefield may next enrol for the Postgraduate Diploma in Programme Management (completed part-time in nine months) and thereafter for the Master of Commerce in Programme Management (completed part-time in two years, depending on module choices and personal progress). Exceptional students may later in their careers progress all the way to the Cranefield PhD in Commerce and Administration, which signifies the highest level of attainment.
After Completing the BBA degree, students will be able to:
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 lecture dates per 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*
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.
Registration Fee:
R 3, 750.00
Fee per module 2020:
R 19, 200.00
PAYMENT OPTION 1: Once-off payment in full (current calendar year)
R 3, 750.00 + (9 x R 19, 200.00) R 172 800.00 = R 176 550.00
PAYMENT OPTION 2: Per module over 9 quarters
R 3, 750.00 + (R 19, 200.00 per module for current calendar year) + (*marginally adjusted fee per module beyond this calendar year)
*Marginal annual inflation will apply to modules undertaken beyond this 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).
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:
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Supply Chain and Project Management 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.
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).
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. br>
Live lecture session times and frequency. br>
Time:
09h00 – 12h00 br>
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.
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:
General Admission for all academic programmes:
Submission of Documents:
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) comprises NINE modules of 40 credits each: BB1 to BB9. The BBA can be commenced in any of the four quarters of a year as shown in the Academic Calendar below. One (1) BBA module is undertaken per quarter in series.
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*
*See note at MODULES above.
Academic Calendar:
Important Note: Module BB1 is undertaken FIRST followed by modules BB2 and BB3 in any order. Next are modules BB4, BB5 and BB6 that can also be undertaken in any order. Modules BB7, BB8 and BB9/BB10 are undertaken last in this order. Class dates are as follows:
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BB1 | 19 Jan 02 Feb 16 Feb 02 Mar 16 Mar |
13 Apr 28 Apr 18 May 01 Jun 22 Jun |
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BB2 | 12 Apr 26 Apr 17 May 31 May 21 Jun |
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BB3 | 18 Jan 01 Feb 15 Feb 01 Mar 15 Mar |
20 July 03 Aug 24 Aug 07 Sept 28 Sept |
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BB4 | 18 Jan 01 Feb 15 Feb 01 Mar 15 Mar |
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BB5 | 12 Apr 26 Apr 17 May 31 May 21 Jun |
13 Oct 20 Oct 03 Nov 17 Nov 08 Dec |
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BB6 | 19 Jan 02 Feb 16 Feb 02 Mar 16 Mar |
21 July 04 Aug 25 Aug 08 Sept 29 Sept |
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BB7 | 17 Jan 31 Jan 14 Feb 28 Feb 14 Mar |
11 Apr 25 Apr 16 May 30 May 20 Jun |
18 Jul 01 Aug 22 Aug 05 Sept 25 Sept |
10 Oct 17 Oct 31 Oct 14 Nov 05 Dec |
BB8 | 13 Jan 27 Jan 10 Feb 24 Feb 17 Mar |
13 Apr 28 Apr 19 May 02 June 23 June |
19 Jul 02 Aug 23 Aug 06 Sept 27 Sept |
11 Oct 18 Oct 01 Nov 15 Nov 06 Dec |
BB9 | 17 Jan 31 Jan 14 Feb 28 Feb 14 Mar |
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BB10 | 11 Apr 25 Apr 16 May 30 May 20 Jun |
NOTE that there are 5 online lecture dates per Module per quarter from 09h00 to 12h00.