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IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Law

IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Law (BCom Law) is tailored for individuals who are passionate about the interesting fields of law and commerce and who wish to pursue a fulfilling career in law or commerce or the intersection between these fields.

Overview

This is a perfect study pathway for those wanting to pursue a legal career. The IIE BCom in Law qualification is structured in such a way that it provides exposure to relevant, reliable, and contemporary developments in the business and legal fraternity. It equips students with the necessary tools of trade to meet the expectations in the current market.

 This qualification provides quite a range of legal skills that include but are not limited to legal accounting and practice, labour law expertise, contractual disputes, legal interpretation, business management, and communication skills. This qualification is a perfect fit for a student who wishes to pursue a career as a mediator (alternative dispute resolution), legal advisor, labour inspector, compliance officer, etc. The IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Law (BCom in Law) is one of the prestigious career choices suitable for a student who is passionate about a successful career in the legal fraternity, and it equips the students with the skills necessary for the current market needs.

 

POSSIBLE CAREER CHOICES:

·         Compliance Officer

·         Assistant Company Secretary

·         Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) practitioner

·         Legal Officer

·         Fraud Investigator

·         Labour Inspector

·         Collateral Analyst

·         Insurance Underwriter

·         Legal Advisor

Course Outline

DURATION 

This is a three-year full-time qualification or four-year part-time qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE)

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.

 

Accreditation

THE WEIGHT YOUR FUTURE QUALIFICATION CARRIES
 
The IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Law 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 7 (SAQA ID No: 93729) On successful completion you will receive a Degree in Bachelor of Commerce in Law from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa. 

Requirements

Admission requirements

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Modules

Year 1

Semester 1

Qual Code

Module Code

Module Name

Jan-July 2025

BCEL332 /BCEL0701

ACBP5121

Accounting 1A

Jan-July 2025

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

BMNG5121

Business Management 1A

Jan-July 2025

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

INFL5111

Introduction and Foundations to Law

Semester 2

July-Dec 2025

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

ACBP5122

Accounting 1B

July-Dec 2025

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

BMNG5122

Business Management 1B

July-Dec 2025

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

PMIC5111

Economics 1A (Micro)

Year 2                                                                                             

Semester 3

Jan-July 2026

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

LACO6221

Law of Contract

Jan-July 2026

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

LEAP6211

Legal Accounting Principles and Practices

Jan-July 2026

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

BMNG6221

Business Management 2A

Jan-July 2026

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

ENFL6111

English for Law

Semester 4

July-Dec 2026

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

LEIN5112

Legal Interpretation

July-Dec 2026

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

BMNG6222

Business Management 2B

July-Dec 2026

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

PMAC5112

Economics 2B (Micro)

July-Dec 2026

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

CONL5112

Constitutional Law and Human Rights

Year 3

Semester 5

Jan-July 2027

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

CRMA7312

Compliance and Risk management

Jan-July 2027

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

LLAW7321

Labour Law

July 2027

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

XBLAW5119

Work Integrated Learning (Year-Long Module)

Semester 6

July-Dec 2027

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

BUEL6212

Business Enterprise Law

July-Dec 2027

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

INPA6212

Instruments of Payments

July-Dec 2027

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

BSTA6212

Business Statistics

 

Year 4

Semester 7

Jan-July 2028

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

ECLA7321

E-Commerce Law

Jan-July 2028

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

INRS7321

Introduction to Research

Jan-July 2028

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

BMNG7321

Business Management 3A

Semester 8

July-Dec 2028

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

GOET7312

Governance and Ethics

July-Dec 2028

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

RPCO7312

Research Practice for Commerce

July-Dec 2028

BCEL 332/BCEL0701

BMNG7322

Business Management 3B

Fees

This course is currently offered in the following IIE contact Campuses: Cape Town, Mbombela, Nelson Mandela Bay, Polokwane, and Blended Learning.

Deposit

R3 199

Full Settlement Due 28 Feb

R28 793

Total Cash Fee Annum

R31 992

Deposit

R3 649

11 Monthly installments - 1st Installment due 28 Feb

R2 985

Total Term Fee Per Annum

R36 488

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.

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.

The programme is approved by the CHE/SAQA and is pending registration with the Department of Higher Education and Training.

 

Qualification Overview

IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Law

Duration

3 years

Course Type

Degree

Study Options

Campus

NQF

7

SAQA

93729