Master of Commerce in Strategic Management

Overview

The IIE Master of Commerce (MCom) in Strategic Management is a postgraduate qualification designed to address the changing business landscape by providing students with a unique combination of business management, leadership, complex problem-solving, innovation, design thinking, and research skills.

Graduates are equipped to solve problems innovatively and logically using critical and quantitative reasoning. This Master’s programme allows students to continue their lifelong learning journey, improving their ability to adapt proactively to a dynamic, complex, and volatile corporate environment, while also responding to emerging trends in both local and global markets.

Course Outline

SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP

• Graduates of this programme will develop:
• Strategic management and leadership competence
• Critical and analytical thinking
• Problem-solving in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environments
• Organisational development and change management
• Innovation and design thinking for strategic solutions
• Advanced research, academic writing, and proposal development skills
• Quantitative reasoning and decision-making

POSSIBLE CAREERS

• Director
• Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Chief Strategy Officer
• Managing Director
• General Manager
• Corporate Research Director
• Strategic Business Consultant
• Academic Leader / Faculty Head

DURATION

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

MODE OF DELIVERY

Distance (Online): This IIE qualification is delivered fully online for individuals wanting to study while they work. The distance mode provides flexible engagement opportunities, empowering students to manage their own learning journey. Students receive online support from subject experts, administrative staff, and student wellness professionals throughout their studies.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

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Accreditation

Your qualification has weight!

The IIE Master of Commerce in Strategic 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 180-credit qualification on Level 9 (SAQA ID NO: 123522). On successful completion, students will receive a Master of Commerce in Strategic Management from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private higher education provider in South Afric

Modules

Year 1
Semester 1

• Contemporary Strategic Management (25 credits, NQF 9)
• Leadership in Dynamic Environments (25 credits, NQF 9)

Semester 2

• Business Strategy (25 credits, NQF 9)
• Wicked Problems and Design Thinking (25 credits, NQF 9)
• Research Methodology (25 credits, NQF 9)

Year 2

Year-Long

• Mini Dissertation (80 credits, NQF 9)

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 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. 

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.

Graduation and completion requirements
To be awarded this qualification, students must achieve a minimum final year mark of 50% for all six modules.
The qualification is structured over two years. The maximum completion time for a full-time qualification is double the minimum time, and part-time study allows an additional year