"To provide adult vocational education which is an accredited qualification and which prepares people to function immediately in the workplace"

Background	Subjects/Courses
Entrance requirements	Course Material/Tuition
Examinations	Price list/Payment options

Background:

BMA is a national independent examining body, which offers:

Professional certification and diplomas
Adult vocational education to prepare you for the workplace

The BMA was founded in 1986 to provide the necessary education and training for people who want a professional business qualification.

The standards and criteria established by the BMA are a result of:

Working with educators
Researching the needs of business
Liaising with standard setting bodies

The programmes are learner centered and competency based.

A student can choose to do a certificate(single subject) or a diploma (four subjects) course. To obtain a diploma, you must pass four subjects at the same level (two compulsory and two electives).
The program is flexible and you may study at your own pace.

Courses can be done on one of the following levels:

MEMBER LEVEL - Equivalent to Std 9/ Grade 11
Compulsory Subjects:	*Optional Subjects:*
Business English	Small Bus., Bookkeeping
Business Maths	Keyboarding and Typing
	Wages and Salaries
	Retailing and Distribution
	Sales

ASSOCIATE LEVEL - Equivalent to Matric/ Grade 12
Compulsory Subjects:	*Optional Subjects:*
Commercial English	Advanced Bookkeeping
Supervisory Management	Advanced Typing
	Commercial Maths
	Personnel Administration
	Sales and Marketing

FELLOW LEVEL - Equivalent to Matric +1/ Grade 13
Compulsory Subjects:	*Optional Subjects:*
Business Communication	Adult Education and Training
Management	Financial Management
	Business Management
	Cost and Mgt Accounting
	Human Resources Mgt
	Marketing
	Public Relations
	Project Management

Entrance Requirements:

BMA is open access - no formal education is required. Qualifications already obtained will be rated by management for access and exemption purposes.

Course Material/ Tuition:

Course material is modular, with an official course for each subject with revision questions and test papers at the end of each section. Course texts are available for most subjects.

The student may choose distance learning or full time study, where it is available.

Students on the accounting technician course will acquire the skills and knowledge to record transactions and prepare financial statements. They will work at a supervisory level, providing service to SMME's and management.

Examinations:

These are held throughout the country in June and November.

The exam centres are in most major cities. Exams can be written in smaller centres if premises are available. This may lead to an additional exam cost.

In 2000/ 2001, we have identified a need for those with an accounting knowledge, and have developed the accounting technician course in conjunction with SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants). This course will provide the foundation for a bookkeeping business or for further study.

Price list/ Payment Options:

Registration	R100 (PAYABLE ONCE)
Distance Learning	R550 PER SUBJECT
Examination fee only	R75 PER SUBJECT (PAYABLE ONCE)
Reissue certificate	R40 PER CERTIFICATE (PAYABLE ONCE)