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IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship

If you're seeking a career in entrepreneurship and want to contribute to economic growth in South Africa, the IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship is an excellent choice.

Overview

If you're seeking a career in entrepreneurship and want to contribute to economic growth in South Africa, the IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship is an excellent choice

Course Outline

SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP

IIE graduates of this qualification will acquire various valuable skills and competencies specifically tailored for success in entrepreneurship, small business management, corporate entrepreneurship, new business development, and consulting roles.

POSSIBLE CAREERS

·         Entrepreneur

·         Small Business Manager

·         Corporate Entrepreneur

·         New Business Developer

·         Business Consultant

DURATION

This is a three-year qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE).

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.

Year 1

Accreditation

The IIE Bachelor of Commerce 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 360-credit qualification on Level 7 (SAQA ID No: 111287). On successful completion you will receive a Degree in Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

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Modules

year 1

Module name

Semester

Accounting 1A

Semester 1

Applied Communication Techniques

Semester 1

Business Management 1

Semester 1

Economics 1A

Semester 1

Accounting 1B

Semester 2

Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs

Semester 2

Entrepreneurship 1

Semester 2

Economics 1B

Semester 2

Year 2

Module name

Semester

Business Management: Digital Entrepreneurship

Semester 1

Entrepreneurship 2A: Ideation

Semester 1

Financial Management for Entrepreneurs

Semester 1

Quantitative Techniques

Semester 1

Business Management 2B

Semester 2

Business Law

Semester 2

Entrepreneurship 2B: Small Business Management

Semester 2

Project Management

Semester 2

Year 3

Module name

Semester

Business Management 3A

Semester 1

Enterprise Risk Management

Semester 1

Entrepreneurship 3A

Semester 1

Introduction to Research

Semester 1

Business Management 3B

Semester 2

Entrepreneurship 3B

Semester 2

Research Practice

Semester 2

Work Integrated Learning

Semester 2

Fees

Cash Fee Per Module

R2 900

Deposit per module

R975

5 X Monthly Instalments

R455

Terms fee per Module

R3 250

Device Requirements

DEVICE AND CONNECTIVITY SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR ONLINE STUDY:

  • Reliable internet connection (we recommend 5-10 GB of data per month and an internet speed of at least 0.15 Mbps)
  • Desktop PC or laptop with at least an i3 processor and 4GB RAM memory
  • Windows 8 or macOS 10.15 (Microsoft Office 365 is available as a free download for IIE students), and Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium or Firefox
  • A working webcam and microphone
  • An uninterrupted power supply is also highly recommended

Examination

Exams are written at an exam centre and, in some instances, online. These details will be specified in your programme assessment schedule.

Pathways

The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) offers you the opportunity to start with an IIE higher certificate and progress into a diploma, a degree and then articulate into an IIE Postgraduate qualification. There are several pathways offered by The IIE at IIE Rosebank College that enable access to higher-level qualifications, subject to meeting qualification specific admission requirements.  Speak to a student advisor for more information. 

Important Information

This fact sheet is accurate at the time of publication. The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) reserves the right to alter any of the content prior to the commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy,market requirements or any other valid reason.

Qualification Overview

IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship

Duration

3 years

Course Type

Degree

Study Options

Online

NQF

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