IIE Diploma in Business Accounting

Overview

​The IIE Diploma in accounting is designed to produce graduates who are competent in both the theory and practice of accounting in all organizations. This IIE qualification aims to satisfy the growing demand for offering in-depth study in the accounting field. Research has demonstrated a demand for theoretical and practical training in accounting practice to manage financial tasks and functions competently within small enterprises, or at a relatively junior level in larger ones.

• Braamfontein
• Cape Town
• Durban
• Pretoria CBD
• Nelson Mandela Bay

Course Outline

On Campus

This is a three-year full-time qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) at IIE Rosebank College. Face-to-face lectures take place during the day on weekdays at the following campuses: Braamfontein, Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria CBD.

Modules 

• Accounting 1A
• Digital and Academic Literacies
• Business Management 1A
• Introduction to Quantitative Thinking and Techniques
• Business Management 1B
• Economics A (Micro)
• Accounting 1B
• Business Mathematics A

• Entrepreneurship
• Management Accounting A
• Economics B (Macro)
• Advanced Spreadsheets Project
• Business Controls
• Accounting Systems in Business
• Management Accounting B
• Work Integrated Learning

• Corporate Governance
• Commercial Law
• Taxation A
• Financial Accounting A
• Taxation B
• Work Integrated Learning
• Financial Accounting B
• Business Ethics for Accounting Professionals

Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

Senate Discretionary Admissions

Mature Age Exemption

Candidates must have attempted the Senior Certificate or equivalent, attained the age of 23 before or during the first year of registration with three years' work experience and proven ability relating to the proposed programme as well as adequate communication skills; OR Candidates must have attained the age of 45 before or during the first year of registration.

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).

USAf approved cognate foundation programme

Candidates who have completed an USAf approved cognate foundation programme from a registered and accredited provider may be admitted.

Transfer students

Candidates who have successfully completed at least 120 credits on the first year of a cognate 3- year diploma may be admitted.  However, if a student completed less than 120 credits, the admission criteria on the NSC or equivalent or higher certificate or advanced certificate apply.

OQSF qualifications

Candidates with an OQSF Level 5 cognate qualification may be admitted, provided the OQSF qualification has at least 120 credits at NQF Level 5.

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 information was 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 Diploma in Business Accounting 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 6 (SAQA ID No: 87366). On successful completion you will receive a Diploma in Business Accounting from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

International Students

If you are an international student, you must ensure that:

• you have an equivalent qualification to the aforementioned;
• your equivalent qualification is evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA);
• you have a valid study visa issued in the name of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) that covers the duration of your studies.
• an USAf Exemption Certificate is required - the Office of the Registrar will facilitate, on behalf of the student, an application for degree admission to USAf, once the student has provided proof of payment to USAf.

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.