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IIE Higher Certificate in Business Management
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.
Overview
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.
- Braamfontein
- Bloemfontein
- Cape Town
- Durban
- Nelson Mandela Bay
- Pretoria CBD
- Polokwane
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
Requirements
Minimum Admission Requirements
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| NSC: HC Pass with | 30% |
| NC(V): HC pass with | 40% |
| SC: Endorsement -none with | 33.3% |
| SC(a): HC pass | A minimum of 30% in LOLT in NSC/ SC(a) OR with a min. of 33.3% in SC. |
| International | A SAQA Evaluation Certificate with NSC L4 equivalence with at least 30% or equivalent in English. |
Senate Discretionary Admissions
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Mature Age Admission - 23 years and older |
Candidates must have attempted the Senior Certificate or equivalent, attained the age of 23 before or during the first year of registration with three years’ work experience and proven ability relating to the proposed programme as well as adequate communication skills. |
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Mature Age Admission - 45 years and older |
Candidates must have attained the age of 45 before or during the first year of registration. |
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) |
Where candidates do not satisfy the formal admission requirements for this qualification, The IIE may consider an admission application in terms of the Credit Accumulation and Transfer, Recognition of Prior Learning and Qualification Completion Policy (IIE010). If applicant does not meet minimum admission requirements and there is no alternative (such as completion of NQP modules) but they have relevant experience, the following must be requested to consider admission via RPL: 1. Certificates for all formal (Accredited Higher Education qualifications) and/or informal qualifications/modules (SLP’s, Microcredentials etc). SAQA certificates must be provided for any international qualifications. 2. CV to determine whether the following are related to the qualification that the applicant is applying for: |
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General Education Development (GED) - An USA qualification developed by the American Council on Education (ACE) |
Candidates with a GED qualification may be admitted if they have a SAQA Certificate of Evaluation with NQF L4 equivalence, as well as minimum score of 145 out of 200 for all 4 GED subjects. |
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OQSF Qualifications |
Candidates with an OQSF Level 4 120-credit cognate qualification may be admitted once assessed and approved by the relevant Head of Faculty. |
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IEB International Secondary Certificate |
Candidates must have achieved Higher Certificate pass and meet the additional admission criteria (where applicable). A SAQA Certificate of Evaluation with NQF L4 equivalence is required. |
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Course Outline
On Campus
This is a one-year full-time qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) at IIE Rosebank College. Face-to-face lectures take place during the day on weekdays at the following campuses: Braamfontein, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Nelson Mandela Bay, Pretoria CBD and Polokwane.
Online
This IIE qualification is available through IIE Distance Learning for individuals wanting to study and work. You can receive Online support from IIE Rosebank College. Speak to one of our student advisors for more information.
Modules
- Business Management 1
- Digital and Academic Literacies
- Introduction to Accounting 1A
- Introduction to Quantitative Thinking and Techniques
- Human Resource Management
- Introduction to Project Management
- Marketing 1
- Work Integrated Learning
Important Information
- To be awarded this qualification, a minimum final year mark of 50% for each module must be achieved.
We've got your back!
All our IIE Rosebank College registered students get free software. The software includes and is not limited to MS Excel, MS Project, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook, which come with Office 365 bundle. Students can access the software online using their RCCONNECT email addresses on office 365 or visit the campus IT Department to get FTP access to download the software.
DEVICE REQUIREMENTS
To get the best out of the blended learning experience, you will need the following minimum requirements: a computer or laptop with WI-FI, Windows 10 or higher, Intel Pentium 4 Processor or Higher, 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or a System on a Chip (SoC), 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit (Or Higher) for your RAM, 16 GB for 32-bit OS 32 GB for 64-bit OS (or Higher) Hard Drive space, DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver for your Graphics card, and a Screen Resolution of a minimum 1280 x 800
NB: this information was accurate at the time of publication. The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) reserves the right to alter any of the content prior to commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy, market requirements or any other valid reason.
Fees
Deposit
R2 096
Full Settlement (Due 28 Feb)
R18 864
Total (Per Annum)
R20 960
Deposit
R2 432
11 Monthly Installments (Starting 28 Feb)
R1 990
Total (Per Annum)
R24 320
Deposit
R2 052
Full Settlement (Due 28 Feb)
R18 468
Total (Per Annum)
R20 520
Deposit
R2 356
11 Monthly Installments (Starting 28 Feb)
R1 928
Total (Per Annum)
R23 560
Cash Fee Per Module
R1 990
Deposit
R675
5 Monthly Installments
R315
Total (Terms Fee Per Module)
R2 250
Accreditation
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 120-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.
International Students
If you are an international student, you must ensure that:
- you have an equivalent qualification to the aforementioned;
- your equivalent qualification is evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA);
- you have a valid study visa issued in the name of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) that covers the duration of your studies.
- An USAf Exemption Certificate is required - the Office of the Registrar will facilitate, on behalf of the student, an application for degree admission to USAf, once the student has provided proof of payment to USAf.
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 by The IIE at IIE Rosebank College, that enable access to higher-level qualifications. Speak to the student advisor for more information.
