{"id":58749,"date":"2024-01-12T13:47:24","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T13:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/50applications.com\/?p=58749"},"modified":"2024-01-12T13:47:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T13:47:24","slug":"unisa-short-course-in-numerical-skills-for-business-70114","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/unisa-short-course-in-numerical-skills-for-business-70114\/","title":{"rendered":"UNISA Short Course in Numerical Skills for Business (70114)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UNISA Short Course in&nbsp;Numerical Skills for Business (70114)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-956564578\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p>Programme in Numerical Skills for Business (70114)Purpose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This programme\u00a0is designed to equip students with basic numerical skills for use in everyday business situations.\u00a0<strong>Need for numeracy:<\/strong>\u00a0the ability to cope with numbers is needed everywhere, especially in Southern Africa. Every business transaction requires the application of basic numerical skills. Numeracy is an advantage in any work situation and often a requirement for career opportunities.<strong>\u00a0Coping with numbers:<\/strong>\u00a0in this programme learners broaden their numerical skills. They learn how to cope with numbers by identifying, formulating and solving quantifiable business problems. At the same time they can fulfill the entrance requirements in mathematics for enrollment for certain tertiary qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Target group<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone in need of basic numerical skills will benefit from doing this programme. This may include educationally disadvantaged students or students whose previous learning experience of numerical subjects was so unpleasant or such a long time ago that they have no confidence in their mathematical ability. Undergraduate students who have been denied permission to reregister<br>because of insufficient progress with their degree, may also do Numerical Skills in order<br>to be readmitted via the SLP route by doing this Programme<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;Admission requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior Certificate or an equivalent NQF level 4 qualification, or substantial equivalent of the same.<br>&nbsp;<br>All four modules have to be successfully completed in order to complete the Programme.<br>&nbsp;Duration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Six Months<br>&nbsp;Language medium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>English<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration periods<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration information will be available on the Programme website. Use the internet search terms&nbsp;<strong>Unisa Numerical Skills for Business<\/strong>&nbsp;to easily find the website. For 2017, the programme will be open for reregistrations only and only for the first semester. It will not be offered in the second semester of 2017.<br>&nbsp;Tuition method<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Via its distance teaching Unisa offers students who may be employed fulltime the opportunity to study independently, in their own time at their own pace. You must allow for at least 14 hours study time per week.<br>&nbsp;Kind of assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><br>Formative assessment and examination admission will comply with UNISA\u2019s formative assessment rules and policies<br><strong><em>Formative assessment:<\/em><\/strong><br>In order to gain admission to the examination a student must submit at least one assignment per module.&nbsp; Assignments will be used to gauge the progress of the student in the module.<br><strong><em>Summative assessment:<\/em><\/strong><br>Each module will have a two-hour closed-book examination..<br>&nbsp;Numbers and Functions (INUMS0Y)Syllabus\/Content Topics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Numbers<\/li><li>Operations on numbers<\/li><li>Percentages and fractions<\/li><li>Measurements<\/li><li>Variables, formulae and functions<\/li><li>Straight lines (break-even and depreciation)<\/li><li>Quadratic functions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Business Data (INUMS0L)Syllabus\/Content Topics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Financial indicators (index numbers)<\/li><li>Simple and compound interest<\/li><li>Annuities<\/li><li>Collection, presentation and description of business data<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Optimisation (INUMS0M)Syllabus\/Content Topics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Equations<\/li><li>Inequalities<\/li><li>Introduction to and graphical solution of linear programming problems<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Decision Structuring (INUMS0N)Syllabus\/Content Topics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Project Evaluation and Review Technique \u2013 PERT<\/li><li>Minimal spanning trees<\/li><li>Shortest route problems<\/li><li>Maximal flow problems<\/li><li>Transportation<\/li><li>Decision analysis<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Course leader<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mrs MC Strydom<br>Centre for Decision Sciences<br>Club One 4-29 Hazelwood, Pretoria<br>Tel: 012 433 4715 \/ 4703<br>Fax: 012 429 4898<br>E-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:nums@unisa.ac.za\">nums@unisa.ac.za<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:strydmc@unisa.ac.za\">strydmc@unisa.ac.za<\/a><br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;Programme administrator(s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mrs MF Immelman<br>Centre for Decision Sciences<br>Club One 4-28<br>Hazelwood, Pretoria<br>Tel: 012 433 4703 \/ 4691<br>Fax: 012 429 4898<br>E-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:nums@unisa.ac.za\">nums@unisa.ac.za<\/a><\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-2764180833\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-3793562300\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-3725421844\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UNISA Short Course in&nbsp;Numerical Skills for Business (70114) Programme in Numerical Skills for Business (70114)Purpose This programme\u00a0is designed to equip students with basic numerical skills for use in everyday business situations.\u00a0Need for numeracy:\u00a0the ability to cope with numbers is needed everywhere, especially in Southern Africa. 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