IIE Higher Certificate in Business Management

Overview

​The IIE Higher Certificate in Business Management offers students the perfect platform to pursue a Business Administration Degree or, upon completion, apply for internships or entry-level positions in related fields. The IIE Higher Certificate in Business Management graduates may also qualify to pursue a degree or diploma in business management or a further qualification in administration or a related field.

The qualification combines management skills with business-related skills as well as marketing and human resource skills to ensure well-rounded learning.

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

Skills You Will Develop

On completion of this qualification, learners will have interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills and will have built strong administration and management skills.

Possible Careers

• Assistants to Business Managers.
• Business Administrators.
• Junior Business Administration Managers.
• Administration Supervisors

Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

Senate Discretionary Admissions

Course Outline

On Campus

This is a one-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, Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Nelson Mandela Bay, Pretoria CBD and Polokwane.

Online

This IIE qualification is available through IIE Distance Learning for individuals wanting to study and work. You can receive Online support from IIE Rosebank College. Speak to one of our student advisors for more information.

Modules

• Business Management 1
• Digital and Academic Literacies
• Introduction to Accounting 1A
• Introduction to Quantitative Thinking and Techniques
• Human Resource Management
• Introduction to Project Management
• Marketing 1
• Work Integrated Learning

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 Higher Certificate in Business 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 5 (SAQA ID No:  94802). On successful completion, you will receive a Higher Certificate in Business Management 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.