IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Management

Overview

The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Distance: Online) qualification aims to develop critical thinking and reflective skills in graduates holding a Bachelor’s Degree; an appropriate Advanced Diploma or appropriate NQF 7 equivalent qualification. The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Contact: Part-time) qualification aims to graduate students with the ability to act strategically, professionally, and ethically which will enable their meaningful contribution to the managerial environment within their respective industry.

Given that management skills are considered scarce and that there is a well-established body of theory and practise in the discipline, this qualification will seek to ensure that students acquire a deep understanding of management as a discipline and its application in the contemporary organisational context. As a result, students should be able to use the appropriate discourse to formulate, communicate, implement, and assess proposals and strategies within the relevant management areas ensuring sustainable management practices, and that will assist them to contribute to the ongoing profitability in a range of enterprise types. This qualification will afford students with an opportunity to explore essential management concepts and theories and how these can be applied within an organisation. The qualification aims to produce well-rounded graduates ready to take on management positions.

It is essential for managers to have an understanding and overview of all functional areas of management. The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Management consists of five (5) compulsory modules and one (1) elective. The electives are as follows: Supply Chain Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship and Project Management.

The electives for this Postgraduate Diploma in Management have been carefully selected to enrich the students’ knowledge and experience within a particular business function. Students will be able to apply their experience and knowledge of contemporary business into a specific management field.

The design and selection of modules on this Postgraduate Diploma in Management aims to guide and support the development of students with the relevant insights and competencies to conduct situational business research, analyze and strategize around expansion into international territories, apply the relevant financial knowledge and skills to ensure the business is managed ethically, achieves sustainability and profitability through good decision-making techniques which are supported by the various management techniques, and lastly develop leadership skills and characteristics. The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Management is designed to instill the practices of critical thinking, analyzing and academic discourse in self-directing the development of a field specific Research Report.

Course Outline

All modules are 20 credits each and are on NQF level 8.

SEMESTER 1 (July – December 2023)    

STML8422 Strategic Management and Leadership    

The purpose of this module is to provide students with in-depth knowledge and understanding of leadership and the role of strategic management within the business environment, in a national and international context.

GBMP8422 Global Business Management and Practice    

The purpose of this module is for students to analyse the global forces shaping international business, considering the macro business environments of different regions and countries from a South African perspective. Broad issues such as globalisation, trade and investment, and management in an international environment are considered through the development of analytical skills and application of knowledge to aid international business strategy development.

REMY8412 Research Methodology    

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the process of research and to develop their understanding of the processes and techniques of gathering, analysing, interpreting and evaluating data. Emphasis is placed on a controlled application of techniques to solve a practical problem in a relevant field of study. This module thus introduces the ways in which the processes and outcomes of research can be constructively embedded within professional practices.

SEMESTER 2 (January – July 2024)

COMP8421 Contemporary Management Principles and Practices    

The purpose of this module is to develop a thorough understanding and knowledge of the skills and competencies necessary for managing an organisation effectively, and for responding positively to the challenges that organisations and employees face in the ever-changing business and economic environment.

FIAM8421 Applied Accounting and Finance for Managers    

The purpose of this module is to develop students' understanding of the concepts and application of accounting and finance in decision-making processes within an organisation.

Electives: Select one module below (January – July 2024)

Select one elective from the list below:

SPCM8421 Supply Chain Management    

The purpose of this module is to develop a deeper understanding of the management practices and processes related to supply chain management within the contemporary business environment.

ENIN8421 Entrepreneurship    

The purpose of this module is to engage students in entrepreneurial and innovative thought required within the contemporary and globalised business environment. Students will evaluate entrepreneurship and innovation looking specifically at start-up small to medium sized enterprises from a local and an international perspective.

PRMA8421 Project Management    

The purpose of this module is to develop student ability to apply a sound understanding of project management with a focus on planning, executing, and carrying out projects in business contexts, to achieve intended business outcomes.

HURM8421 Human Resource Management    

This module provides students with a sound understanding of the application of the theory and practice of human resource management within the contemporary business environment. The module further aims to expose students to the management of competing demands of ensuring international coherence in, and cost-effective approach to, the way multinational organisations manage their people in all the countries it covers, while ensuring that it can be responsive to the differences in assumption about what works from one location to another.

MRKT8421 Marketing Management        

The purpose of this module is for students to critically evaluate the core concepts, principles and theories of marketing management in order to apply them to South African and international business contexts.

DURATION

IIE Distance (Online): This is a one-year IIE qualification available through IIE Distance (Online) 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 Rosebank College online tutors. Speak to a student advisor for more information.  

THE WEIGHT YOUR FUTURE QUALIFICATION CARRIES

The IIE Postgraduate Diploma 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: 109005). On successful completion you will receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

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).

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 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 commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy, market requirements or any other valid reason.

Accreditation

​The IIE Postgraduate Diploma 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: 109005). On successful completion you will receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

Pathways

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.