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.

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

Important dates

2025 Registrations Extended

• All other IIE Faculties extended until 8 March 2025
• IIE Faculty of Education extended until 1 March 2025

Course Outline

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

DURATION

This is a one-year 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 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.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

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Modules

Year 1

• 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

Examination

Exams are written at an exam centre and, in some instances, online. These details will be specified in your programme assessment schedule.

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

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.