IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Law

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 2

Semester 1

• Accounting 1A
• Business Management 1A
• Introduction and Foundations to Law

Semester 2

• Accounting 1B
• Business Management 1B
• Economics 1A (Micro)

Year 2    
Semester 1

• Law of Contract
• Legal Accounting Principles and Practices
• Business Management 2A
• English for Law

Semester 2

• Legal Interpretation 
• Business Management 2B
• Economics 2B (Micro)
• Constitutional Law and Human Rights

Year 3
Semester 1

• Compliance and Risk management 
• Labour Law
• Work Integrated Learning (Year-Long Module)

Semester 2

• Business Enterprise Law
• Instruments of Payments
• Business Statistics

Year 4
Semester 1

• E-Commerce Law
• Introduction to Research
• Business Management 3A

Semester 2

• Governance and Ethics
• Research Practice for Commerce
• Business Management 3B

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.