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The Independent Institute of Education

Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Economics

The Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Economics in Economics is offered by The Independent Institute of Education.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Economics offered by the Independent Institute of Education at the Faculty of Commerce

This qualification will provide students with the expertise and in-depth theoretical knowledge in management that will support their progression in an organisation, producing a well-rounded, industry-ready post-graduate student.

Graduates will be equipped with a solid understanding of key management and leadership attributes, which will develop higher level business acumen in students. The theories of management and leadership within the business context will also be underpinned by the ability to apply solution-focused, systemic research geared towards building businesses in a local and international context.

Why study the Bachelor of Business Science (Honours)?

The IIE Bachelor of Business Science Honours aims to develop critical thinking and reflective skills in graduates holding a Bachelor of Commerce (with one of the management disciplines at NQF level 7) or equivalent degree. In line with industry demand, this degree will build on a broad knowledge base of business developed at undergraduate level in order to deepen students’ insight and expertise in the core fields of management. This degree aims to extend students’ knowledge on contemporary management theories in the modern-day business context. Students will engage with various management theories, research methodologies and techniques with the aim of applying and advancing their knowledge of the contemporary business world. This qualification will provide students with the expertise and in-depth theoretical knowledge in management that will support their progression in an organisation, producing a well-rounded, industry-ready post-graduate student.

Graduates will be equipped with a solid understanding of key management and leadership attributes, which will develop higher level business acumen in students. The theories of management and leadership within the business context will also be underpinned by the ability to apply solution-focused, systemic research geared towards building businesses in a local and international context. The IIE Bachelor of Business Science Honours degree will qualify highly skilled business managers and leaders who are able to work in and effectively contribute towards the sustainable and ethical management of a 21st century organisation.

Through a range of cutting-edge management related competencies that includes innovation and contemporary issues relating to business management, the purpose and outcomes of this qualification are seen as critical to preparing students to take up positions in a variety of business and related sectors.

Career Opportunities

This programme is for students hungry for knowledge, wishing to develop their critical thinking and analysis, and passionate about adding sustainable value globally and locally.

Graduates, who are sought after for their specialist expertise, will have comprehensive and relevant business-related research skills, the ability to contribute to meeting key global business and society challenges, and a clear pathway to academic or industry research careers.

Successful completion of this programme leads to an IIE qualification.