The Diploma in Management (L4Dip.Man) (IQF-Formative Theory) (2 Trimesters) equals Academic Year One of the fast-track Integrated Master of Business Administration (iMBA) Degree Programme completed via the EduVisa Open University Online Business School. The Diploma on Management (L4Dip.Man) qualifies  for the EduVisa Regional Scholarship Discount (25%) (Full-Payment of Academic Year on date of registration), EduVisa Pre-Paid BBA-Bundle Discount (15%) (Full-Payment of L4Dip.Man + L5HDip.Man + L6GDip.Man on date of registration) as well as the EduVisa Monthly Subscription-based Payment Option.

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The Diploma in Management (L4Dip.Man) (Bachelor Year 1) (IQF-Formative Theory) equips the candidate with a generic theoretical foundation in Business Management at Bachelor 1^st Year Level and is credit-bearing towards the EduVisa Integrated Master of Business Administration (iMBA) Degree Programme that culminates in a Dual-Qualification Post-Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management (L7PGDip.Man) (UK-Ofqual) and Master's of Business Administration (MBA - Strategic Management) Degree awarded by Arden University in the United Kingdom (EduVisa Collaboration Partner).

The Diploma in Management (L4Dip.Man) (Bachelor Year 1) (IQF-Formative Theory) follows a UK-Ofqual regulated Bachelor of Business curriculum meeting the regulatory requirements associated with the British Ofqual Qualification Framework and British University System. The curriculum is composed of prescribed modules (core units) which are supported by interactive video material, online study resources and formative module tests and summative assignment assessments. The programme is supervised by senior online lecturers and academic tutors guided by EduVisa/Arden Online Business School. 

The Diploma in Management (L4Dip.Man) (Bachelor Year 1) (IQF-Formative Theory) is delivered via the EduVisa Online Business School Learner Management System (OBS-LMS). This enables the student to pursue employment and personal responsibilities while still fulfilling their personal and employment responsibilities. 

The curriculum consists of Ofqual-prescribed theory-based modules supplemented by formative module assessments (online module tests) intended to verify that the candidate has studied and mastered the subject content to a satisfactory level in line with the prescribed curriculum requirements. Candidates are required to obtain a pass-rate of at least 50% per module assessment to proceed to the next module (as required to meet IQF Formative Theory Assessment requirements). 

The registration requirement for the Diploma in Management (L4Dip.Man) (IQF-Formative Theory) is successful completion of the Diploma in Higher Education Access (L3Dip.HEA) (University Entry) which is a entry-requirement to prepare the student for the online study environment at university level. In terms of EduVisa RPL Policies this requirement may be waved pending an evaluation of the  employment and academic history of the student.

Candidates who have completed the Diploma in Management (L4Dip.Man) (IQF-Formative Theory) curriculum component may proceed to register for the Higher Diploma in Management (L5HDip.Man) (IQF-Formative Theory) as part of the Integrated Master's of Business Administration (iMBA) Degree Programme.

The Diploma in Management (L4Dip.Man) (IQF-Formative Theory) follows a generic curriculum as a step-up toward the Integrated Master's of Business Administration (iMBA) Degree and equips the student with a basic understanding of the business environment and related managerial theory/functions within an international context. The curriculum covers a subject spectrum followed by top international business schools and Business Management departments at university level while addressing the developing Fourth-Industrial-Revolution-Economy environment. 

The curriculum is made up of the following prescribed theoretical units:

• EBM0101 - Introduction to Business Management (SA Orientation)
• EBM0102 - Introduction to General Management (SA Orientation)
• EBM0103 - The South African Business Environment (SA Orientation)
• EBM0104 - The Planning Function (SA Orientation)
• EBM0105 - The Organising Function (SA Orientation)
• EBM0106 - The Leading Function (SA Orientation)
• EBM0107 - The Control Function (SA Orientation)
• EBM0108 - Operations Management (SA Orientation)
• EBM0109 - Human Resources Management (SA Orientation)
• EBM0110 - Marketing Management (SA Orientation)
• EBM0111 - Financial Management (SA Orientation)
• EBM0112 - Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (SA Orientation)
• EBM0113 - Entrepreneurship (SA Orientation)
• EBM0114 - Business Creation (SA Orientation)
• EBM0115 - Corporate Social Responsibility (SA Orientation)

Faculty Updated: 2025.06.20