The IIE Higher Certificate in Business Management offers students the perfect platform to pursue a Business Administration Degree or, upon completion, apply for internships or entry-level positions in related fields. The IIE Higher Certificate in Business Management graduates may also qualify to pursue a degree or diploma in business management or a further qualification in administration or a related field. The qualification combines management skills with business-related skills as well as marketing and human resource skills to ensure well-rounded learning.
WHAT YOU CAN BECOME
Upon graduation you can work in any business department managing diaries, organizing documents, arranging meetings and fact checking documents. Career options include an assistant to a business manager or business administrator.
SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP
On completion of this qualification, learners will have interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills and will have built strong administration and management skills.
POSSIBLE CAREERS
- Assistants to Business Managers.
- Business Administrators.
- Junior Business Administration Managers.
- Administration Supervisors
TIME NEEDED TO COMPLETE YOUR QUALIFICATION
Full-time: This is a one-year full-time qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) at Rosebank College. Full-time lectures take place during the day on weekdays at the following campuses: Braamfontein, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria CBD, Pietermaritzburg, and Polokwane.
Online/Distance: This IIE qualification is available through IIE Distance Learning for individuals wanting to study and work. Speak to one of our student advisors for more information.
DISTANCE OR ONLINE LEARNING
This qualification can also be completed on the distance learning option. Distance modules are only offered in bundles, there are two bundles (semester 1 and semester 2). You can do a maximum of two bundles a year and you cannot register for individual modules. Speak to your sales consultant for more information on the bundles.
No application fee for IIE Distance/Online Learning.

THE WEIGHT YOUR FUTURE QUALIFICATION CARRIES
The IIE Higher Certificate in Business Management is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 125-credit qualification on Level 5 (SAQA ID No: 94802). On successful completion, you will receive a Higher Certificate in Business Management from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.
STUDY FURTHER WITH IIE PATHWAYS
The Independent Institute of Education (THE IIE) offers you the opportunity to start with a higher certificate and progress into a diploma or degree. There are several pathways offered at IIE Rosebank College that enable access to higher-level qualifications. Speak to the student advisor for more information