University of Cape Town
Management Essentials
Develop a set of leadership skills that will set you up to excel in the dynamic field of management.
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Start date
15 July 2024
Enroll by 09 July 2024
Course duration
8 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
4–6 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
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Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
Effective management is more than team leadership – an efficient manager serves as a catalyst for organisational effectiveness and performance improvement.
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Management Essentials online short course is tailored for both current and aspiring managers, and explores the crucial management principle needed to lead high-performing teams. Over eight weeks, you’ll cover topics like leadership and communication skills, strategic decision-making, and team dynamics. Guided by renowned leadership experts, you'll explore diverse leadership styles, their impact on team management, and effective frameworks for enhanced team management.
Throughout the course, you’ll engage with practical case studies and real-world scenarios, and learn how to adeptly navigate the intricacies of organisational leadership in the South African context.
Is this course for you?
Designed for professionals in various sectors, this course is ideal for those embarking on a new managerial journey. Whether you've recently assumed a management position or still aspire to do so, this course will offer a valuable opportunity to enhance your skill set. It will particularly benefit aspiring managers by equipping them for the challenges of leadership. By joining, you’ll gain access to a guiding tool that will equip you with the essential knowledge needed for success and effectiveness in your managerial role.
Course overview
Course overview
Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
Effective management is more than team leadership – an efficient manager serves as a catalyst for organisational effectiveness and performance improvement.
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Management Essentials online short course is tailored for both current and aspiring managers, and explores the crucial management principle needed to lead high-performing teams. Over eight weeks, you’ll cover topics like leadership and communication skills, strategic decision-making, and team dynamics. Guided by renowned leadership experts, you'll explore diverse leadership styles, their impact on team management, and effective frameworks for enhanced team management.
Throughout the course, you’ll engage with practical case studies and real-world scenarios, and learn how to adeptly navigate the intricacies of organisational leadership in the South African context.
Is this course for you?
Designed for professionals in various sectors, this course is ideal for those embarking on a new managerial journey. Whether you've recently assumed a management position or still aspire to do so, this course will offer a valuable opportunity to enhance your skill set. It will particularly benefit aspiring managers by equipping them for the challenges of leadership. By joining, you’ll gain access to a guiding tool that will equip you with the essential knowledge needed for success and effectiveness in your managerial role.
What will set you apart
A firm understanding of management and leadership styles to enhance organisational performance.
A set of strategic development, project management, and financial skills.
Insight into how managers and human resources can work together to drive effective performance management.
The skills to lead high-performing teams through insights from industry experts and case studies.
Unlimited access to edX's Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Course curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Introduction to management
Module 2
Leadership styles for managers
Module 3
Team management
Module 4
Managers and human resource management
Module 5
Strategic management
Module 6
Project management
Module 7
Finance management
Module 8
Performance management
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Course Convenor
Dr Siphiwe Dlamini
Senior Lecturer and Head of the School of Management Studies, UCT
About the certificate
Learn how to be an effective manager and earn an official certificate of completion from the University of Cape Town.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
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You can pay your course fees before the course starts, or you may opt for a split payment plan on courses that are nine weeks and shorter. For courses 10 weeks and longer, there is a three-part payment plan available. To find out more about payment options please visit our Payment and Financing page, or contact an Enrollment Adviser, to find out which option you qualify for.
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At the beginning of each module you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
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Discover the Online Campus
The Online Campus will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your course. Through its easy-to-use interface you'll have access to a diverse variety of course content formats including: interactive videos, module notes, practice quizzes, presentations, assignment briefs, and additional web resources.
On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and teaching team through the discussion forums. If you are looking for your Online Campus login, please see the list of university partner login pages here.
