The IIE qualifications, which include higher certificates, diplomas, Bachelor degrees and a BCom Honours
degree, provide a higher education framework for our students to follow. This framework maps a student’s
journey in the world of business out, regardless of what the student’s current level of knowledge,
academic background and future aspirations may be.
This qualification provides both a practical and a theoretical foundation. Students acquiring
the qualification will demonstrate competence at NQF Level 5 in the area of management
and will develop a related range of fundamental and core competencies.
This School provides a dynamic and respected academic environment with lecturers who have the right
balance of academic qualifications and industry experience in the fields in which they lecture. Our online
learning management system - available to both contact and distance students - further supports your
access to real world case studies, examples and discussions.
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Qualifications offered within the School of Management
The following qualifications are offered within the School of Management. Please note the modes of
delivery per qualification and the additional information for Distance students.
Exit level outcomes of the qualification
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Demonstrate effective use of a personal computer and associated equipment and
software packages.
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Apply the basic principles of business management in a business environment.
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Apply mathematical skills in a business environment.
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Communicate effectively and professionally in a business environment.
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Explain the role and function of the Internet in a business environment.
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Explain and apply the basic principles of accounting in a computerised business environment.
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Explain and apply the basic principles of project management to perform related
administrative functions.
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Explain the role, function and use of project management tools in a business environment.
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Explain the importance of the role and function of public relations in a business to
support the effective management of projects with internal and external stakeholders
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Document the output and communication of a project.
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Explain the role and value of administration to support management functions in a
business context.
Connect with like minded individuals, engage with skilled subject matter experts and create
foundations for your career success. The skills that you will learn during your time with us will remain
with you for a lifetime.
Undergraduate Qualifications
Project Management
Administration
The ability to be employed in a computerised environment
Critical Cross Field Outcomes
All the Critical Cross Field Outcomes are addressed in this qualification.
1. Higher Certificates
1.1 IIE Higher Certificate in Business Principles and Practices (HBP122) For specific information related to this qualification including admission requirements, qualification
structure, articulation and career options, please download the fact sheet via the links below:
Mode of offering: Full-Time Contact; Distance
Access the Full-Time qualification fact sheet here.
Access the Full-Time qualification academic calendar here.
Purpose of the qualification
This qualification is an entry level qualification which is vocational and industry orientated.
It encapsulates introductory knowledge in the areas of general business administration and
project management and will prepare the successful graduate for a junior position in the general
business environment.
Access the Distance qualification fact sheet here.
Access the Distance qualification academic calendar here.
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The cognitive and conceptual tools and practical techniques which are incorporated in this
qualification will equip students to advance their studies in higher education and provide
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Accessible and flexible study options set The IIE’s Varsity College School of Management, the largest
School within The IIE’s Varsity College, apart. Depending on the programme or qualification you choose to
study towards, you may study via contact or distance (online) mode; full-time or part-time.
The IIE’s Varsity College School of Management is a part of The IIE’s Faculty of Commerce.
The purpose of this qualification is to equip students with foundational knowledge and
skills to either be employed in a small business or a large corporation. This qualification
provides a broad introductory understanding of the establishment and management of a
business, incorporating the following skills:
Introduction to the School of Management (SoM)
In addition, the inclusion of the Experiential Learning (EL) module provides the student
with the basic practical knowledge which can be applied in an occupation or role in the
workplace.
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them with the basic business management skills needed for employment and
progress in business administration.
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