IIE Bachelor of Commerce

Overview

​The IIE Bachelor of Commerce degree (BCom) has been designed to address the national skills shortage of versatile business leaders who are required to perform a range of business functions, from financial and/or general business managers to entrepreneurs and marketers.

Course Outline

SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP

Through the different core disciplines, the IIE graduates on this qualification will be equipped to enter the world of work with essential business skills, such as finance, marketing, consulting, and entrepreneurial skills.

POSSIBLE CAREERS

·         General Manager

·         Marketing Manager

·         Sales Manager

·         Distribution Manager

·         Business Manager

·         Financial Manager

DURATION

This is a three-year qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE).

Mode of delivery

Distance (Online): This is a three-year IIE qualification available through IIE Distance (online) 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.

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Accreditation

The IIE Bachelor of Commerce 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: 84706). On successful completion you will receive a Degree in Bachelor of Commerce 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

• Accounting 1A
• Applied Communication Technique
• Business Management 1A
• Economics 1A
• Accounting 1B
• Business Management 1B
• Economics 1B
• Introduction to Marketing Theory and Practice

Year 2

• Accounting 2A
• Business Management 2A
• Financial Management 2A
• Industrial Relations
• Marketing 2A
• Quantitative Techniques
• Accounting 2B
• Business Law
• Business Management 2B
• Financial Management 2B
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing 2B
• Project Management
• Retail Management

Year 3

• Accounting 3A
• Business Management 3A
• Financial Accounting 3A
• Introduction to Research
• Marketing 3A
• Supply Chain Management
• Work Integrated Learning
• Accounting 3B
• Business Management 3B
• Research Practice
• Taxation

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

The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) offers you the opportunity to start with a higher certificate and progress into a diploma, a degree, or a postgraduate qualification. 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.