IIE Bachelor Of Commerce Honours In Management

Overview

The IIE Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Management qualification aims to enhance critical thinking and reflective
skills in graduates who have completed a Bachelor of Commerce with one of the management disciplines at NQF level 7 or an equivalent degree. This IIE qualification is designed to meet industry demands. It builds upon the broad business knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level to deepen students’ insight and expertise in core management fields.

This qualification focuses on contemporary management theories within the modern business context. Students will explore various management theories, research methodologies, and techniques to apply and advance their understanding of the evolving business landscape.

MODE OF DELIVERY

Distance (Online)This IIE qualification is available online through IIE distance learning for individuals wanting to study and work. As an IIE distance student, you will receive all your support online from a dedicated team of IIE RC online tutors. Speak to a student advisor for more information.

Skills You Will Develop

This IIE qualification will equip students with expert theoretical knowledge in management, supporting their growth within an organization and shaping them into well-rounded, industry-ready postgraduate professionals.

Possible Careers

• General Management
• Strategic Management
• Business Consulting
• Lecturer
• Business Development Specialist

Qualification Accreditation

Your qualification has weight!

The IIE Bachelor of Commerce Honours in 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 8 (SAQA ID No: 97601).

On successful completion you will receive a Bachelor of
Commerce Honours in Management from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private
provider of higher education in South Africa.

Important Information

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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

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with an average of 60% in
the final year;
OR
An appropriate Advanced Diploma with an average of 60%
in the final year, provided that a 360 credit Diploma or
appropriate equivalent has been completed.

• Candidates must have modules in management disciplines
  at NQF Level 7 and a must have completed a foundation
  research module at the undergraduate level, preferably at
  NQF Level 7. Those who have not completed a foundation
  research module at undergraduate level will be required to do
  The IIE Introduction to Research SLP and need to be able to
  demonstrate an understanding of basic research before they
  can commence with their research report.
• All students who have completed their undergraduate degree
  at a tertiary institution other than The IIE, need to provide
  the module or learning outcomes of their research modules
  or their module guide in order to determine if they meet the
  research requirement.
• Candidates are required to have achieved a minimum final
  year average of 60% in their third year (NQF L7) modules.
  Those with a final year average of 55 - 59% will be admitted if
  they attained an average of 60% or higher for the designated
  cognate/core discipline module at final-year (NQF L7) level.

Senate Discretionary Admissions

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:

a. Formal (Accredited Higher Education qualifications) and/or
informal qualifications/modules (SLPs, Microcredentials etc)
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 an applicant does not meet minimum admission requirements and there is no alternative (such as completion of NQP modules) but has 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:

a. Formal (Accredited Higher Education qualifications) and/or
informal qualifications/modules (SLPs, Microcredentials etc)

b. Relevant work experience

Candidates who fall outside the above criteria but who can
demonstrate, to the satisfaction of The IIE, that they have an
appropriate, related qualification or work-based learning,
which has taken the candidate to the equivalent of an NQF
Level 7 business management-related qualifications may be
considered for admission into this programme through an RPL process.

Additional Notes

Graduates of The IIE who do not meet the admissions
requirements for admission to Honours can enrol for and
repeat all or some of their NQF Level 7 modules in order
to improve their marks so that they can meet the entry
requirements for Honours. These graduate students will then
receive an additional transcript after the completion of the
repeat module(s), where the repeat module(s) will appear as a second iteration of the module(s) on the transcript. The marks from the second iteration can then be used for admission to Honours in the subsequent academic year. This option is only available to graduates from The IIE and does not apply to graduates from other HE institutions.

International
A SAQA NQF L7 Evaluation Certificate in an appropriate field and meeting the additional admission requirements.

Course Outline

Modules

NB: this information was accurate at the time of publication and is valid for the 2024 academic year. 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.

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.