Bachelor of Business Administration Course Requirements at Cranefield College
Cranefield College of Project and Programme Management
The Bachelor of Business Administration is a bachelor's Degree offered by Cranefield College for 2027 learners, taking About 30 months (9 modules, one per quarter); flexible; online distance learning; quarterly intakes to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Business Administration at Cranefield College
- A National Senior Certificate with at least 30% in English and a rating of 4 (50 to 59%) or higher in at least four subjects from the approved list, which includes Accounting, Economics, Business Studies and Mathematics
- Alternatively a Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma (NQF 5 or 6) in a related field
- Senior Certificate holders from before 2008 must meet the older matriculation requirements
- Practical work experience is valued
- RPL is available for applicants who do not meet the formal requirements
About this course
Cranefield's Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is a 360-credit degree at NQF level 7 (SAQA ID 112687). It covers general management and business administration with a strong thread of project, programme and supply chain management, set against the changes brought by the fourth industrial revolution.
The degree consists of nine 40-credit modules, usually one per quarter:
- BB1 General Management
- BB2 Entrepreneurship
- BB3 Commercial Law of Contract
- BB4 Project Planning and Implementation Management
- BB5 Business Management
- BB6 Marketing and Logistics Management
- BB7 Project Management Strategy
- BB8 Programme-managing the Value Chain
- BB9 Modern Supply Chain Management
BB4 to BB6 follow BB1 and BB2. BB10 Entrepreneurial Law is an elective for students who already hold Cranefield's AdvCert and AdvDip. Optional Business English (BE1, 10 credits) and Advanced Business English (BE2, 15 credits) modules help students whose English needs strengthening.
Cranefield uses technology-enhanced distance learning. Each module has five live online class days on Blackboard Collaborate (09:00 to 12:00 South African time), which are recorded, combined with self-study and team work. Assessment is 20% team assignment and 80% individual examination assignment; you need 50% to pass and 75% for a distinction. Online tests with instant feedback help you check your understanding along the way.
The BBA suits working adults who want a full degree while staying employed, and it leads on to the Postgraduate Diploma in Programme Management.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Business Administration
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Bachelor of Business Administration doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as an Entrepreneur. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Cranefield College. Ask Cranefield College directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Cranefield College’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Cranefield College and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Complete the online application form on the Cranefield website (cranefield.ac.za/application-form) and attach certified copies of your qualifications, your ID and a detailed CV. Applications are assessed individually by the Registrar. Registration closes 7 days before each quarterly start date, and the module fee must be paid before the first lecture day. If your employer is paying, a company approval letter is needed before registration is finalised.
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- Duration
- About 30 months (9 modules, one per quarter); flexible; online distance learning; quarterly intakes
- NQF Level
- 7
- Fees
- 2026: R206 300 if paid in full (R4 700 registration plus 9 modules at R22 400). Optional English modules extra. May be claimable from your SETA.
- Application deadline
- Quarterly intakes (January, April, July, October); registration closes 7 days before the start date
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Source: Official website: https://www.cranefield.ac.za/course/2025-bachelor-of-business-administration-bba-nqf-l7-360-credits/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Cranefield College of Project and Programme Management before applying.