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IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance

The Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance focuses on both policy and strategic challenges, for senior managers working with boards or dealing with governance issues and directors within private and government entities.

Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance focuses on both policy and strategic challenges, for senior managers working with boards or dealing with governance issues and directors within private and government entities. This programme is designed to enable understanding, implementation, and interpretation of the critical role of corporate governance in business sustainability and economic growth. This qualification is relevant because the relationships between corporations, their stakeholders, and the societies in which they function are complex and ever-changing. This is the case across the public and private sectors.

Course Outline

SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP 

This programme will equip learners and enhance their skills in practicing corporate governance in their own place of work.

POSSIBLE CAREERS

The programme is an enhancement to any field in business and any role in organisational leadership, particularly at the senior management and board director level. Specific prospects in Corporate Governance as a field include:

  •  Corporate Governance Manager
  •  Corporate Governance Consultant
  •  Risk Advisor
  •  Legal and Compliance
  •  Manager Company Secretary
  •  Internal Control

DURATION

This is a one-year qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) at IIE Rosebank College.

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.

Minimum Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirement click here

Accreditation

THE WEIGHT YOUR FUTURE QUALIFICATION CARRIES

The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance 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:  101974). On successful completion you will receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

Modules

Semester 1

Corporate Governance and Law

Corporate Governance

Ethical Business Decision Making

Semester 2

Integrated Financial Reporting and Auditing

Research Methodology

Risk Management

 

Fees

Method A Cash (discounted)

R6 990

Deposit per module

R1 590

5 x Monthly Instalments

R1 272

Terms fee per Module

R7 950

Examination

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

Device Requirements

· 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 (or Higher) and 4GB RAM memory (or Higher).

Windows 8 (or Higher) or macOS 10.15 (or Higher) (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

Pathways

NB: 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.

 

Important Information

·     To be awarded this qualification, a minimum final year mark of 50% for each module must be achieved.

 

This factsheet is valid for the 2026 academic year only.

 Free software is available to all registered IIE Rosebank College students. The software includes but is not limited to MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access and MS Outlook, which come with the Office 365 bundle. Students can access the software using their RCCONNECT.edu.za email address. 

NB: 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 Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance

Duration

1 year

Course Type

Postgraduate

Study Options

Online

NQF

Level 8

Credits

120