IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Management

Overview

The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Distance: Online) qualification aims to develop critical thinking and reflective skills in graduates holding a Bachelor’s Degree; an appropriate Advanced Diploma or appropriate NQF 7 equivalent qualification. The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Contact: Part-time) qualification aims to graduate students with the ability to act strategically, professionally, and ethically which will enable their meaningful contribution to the managerial environment within their respective industry.

Given that management skills are considered scarce and that there is a well-established body of theory and practise in the discipline, this qualification will seek to ensure that students acquire a deep understanding of management as a discipline and its application in the contemporary organisational context. As a result, students should be able to use the appropriate discourse to formulate, communicate, implement, and assess proposals and strategies within the relevant management areas ensuring sustainable management practices, and that will assist them to contribute to the ongoing profitability in a range of enterprise types. This qualification will afford students with an opportunity to explore essential management concepts and theories and how these can be applied within an organisation. The qualification aims to produce well-rounded graduates ready to take on management positions.

It is essential for managers to have an understanding and overview of all functional areas of management. The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Management consists of five (5) compulsory modules and one (1) elective. The electives are as follows: Supply Chain Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship and Project Management.

The electives for this Postgraduate Diploma in Management have been carefully selected to enrich the students’ knowledge and experience within a particular business function. Students will be able to apply their experience and knowledge of contemporary business into a specific management field.

The design and selection of modules on this Postgraduate Diploma in Management aims to guide and support the development of students with the relevant insights and competencies to conduct situational business research, analyze and strategize around expansion into international territories, apply the relevant financial knowledge and skills to ensure the business is managed ethically, achieves sustainability and profitability through good decision-making techniques which are supported by the various management techniques, and lastly develop leadership skills and characteristics. The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Management is designed to instill the practices of critical thinking, analyzing and academic discourse in self-directing the development of a field specific Research Report.

Course Outline

The design and selection of modules on this Postgraduate Diploma in Management aims to guide and support the development of students with the relevant insights and competencies to conduct situational business research, analyse and strategise around expansion into international territories, apply the relevant financial knowledge and skills to ensure the business is managed ethically, achieves sustainability and profitability through good decision-making techniques which are supported by the various management techniques, and lastly develop leadership skills and characteristics. The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Management is designed to instil the practices of critical thinking, analysing and academic discourse in self-directing the development of a field specific Research Report.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

·         General Management

·         Divisional Management

·         Project Management

·         Logistics Management

·         Departmental Management

·         Entrepreneurship / Self- Employment

·         Management Consulting

·         Managing Director

·         Lecturer/Tutor

·         Marketing Management

·         Human Resource Management

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 Postgraduate Diploma in 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 8 (SAQA ID No: 109005). On successful completion you will receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirement

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Modules

Semester 1

• Contemporary Management Principles and Practices
• Applied Accounting and Finance for Managers

Choose 1x Elective below:

Semester 2

• Strategic Management and Leadership
• Global Business Management and Practice
• Research Methodology

Electives
Select one elective from the list below:

• Supply Chain Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Project Management
• Marketing Management
• Human Resource Management

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.

Pathways

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. 

NB: this information was accurate at the time of publication and is valid for the 2024 academic year. 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.

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.