National ‘N’ Diploma Marketing Management

DESCRIPTION
Marketing is considered the soul and art of most businesses, since nearly every type of business or industry utilises
marketing professionals in some way. Marketers directly impact the success of a business i.e. from analysis of markets and
consumers to advertising and selling of products, branding, communications, marketing research, consulting, and digital
marketing, to name but a few. Marketers work in a variety of industries and sectors including retail, manufacturing, financial
and public services, leisure, and tourism, fast moving consumer goods, advertising and so on.
CAREER FIELDS
With this qualification, successful learners could pursue a career as a:
• Market Researcher
• Sales assistant
• Merchandiser
• Stock controller
• Customer Service Manager
• Public Relations Officer

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

National N4

1. Marketing Management N4
2. Management Communication N4
3. Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4
4. Computer Practice N4

National N5

1. Marketing Management N5
2. Sales Management N5
3. Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5
4. Computer Practice N5

National N6

1. Marketing Management N6
2. Sales Management N6
3.Marketing ResearchN6
4.Marketing CommunicationN6

TYPE OF PROGRAMME
• Full Time: Minimum 2 Years
• In-Service Training: 18 Months

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(Introduction N4-N4)
National Senior Certificate / Grade 12/ N3 Certificate/ NCV Level 4 Certificate/ ABET Level 4 Certificate.
Registering for this course and successfully completing N4 and N5 will allow students to obtain credits for articulation to most
Universities of Technology (UOTs) with a proviso that you obtain at least 50% in each subject.
LEARNER MATERIAL
All textbooks and other required manuals are excluded from the tuition fees. A list of textbooks will be provided by
your campus academic department.
PRICING
Enquire at the Hatfield City College campus for a current programme pricelist.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
There are additional costs such, a drawing board and some Engineering accessories e.g. drawing instruments, etc.
EXAMINATION AUTHORITY
• All examinations are National Examinations, set and administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
CERTIFICATION
• Certificates and Diploma are issued by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
• All qualifications are nationally recognised by industry and universities.
Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will receive a:
• National Certificate at each level N4, N5, N6
• National N Diploma in Marketing Management (on completion of N4-N6 and 18 months in-service training)

ARTICULATION
A candidate who has successfully completed the N4, N5 and N6 Certificates, may pursue the following path in order to obtain
the National N Diploma, as per Report 191 by the DHET. The candidate must have:
• A minimum of 12 advanced instructional offerings, with at least a pass in three instructional offerings in each of the
following levels: N4, N5 and N6, but with a maximum of five N4 instructional offerings.
• 2 instructional offerings at N6 level must be relevant to the candidate’s vocation.
• The candidate must obtain work experience of two years in industry that has as its main function the practical execution
of the 2 instructional offerings mentioned above.
• At the end of this period, the candidate is required to produce documentary proof to the DHET (letter from employer,
stating KPAs and date of employment period) of applicable experience.
• Candidate must present the N4, N5 and N6 certificate, together with above letter from employer, to the DHET to apply
for the National N Diploma.

FURTHER STUDIES
Please enquire at the nearest Hatfield City College campus for the prospectus containing post-certificate studies.