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The Independent Institute of Education

Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Management

The Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Management in Business and Management is offered by The Independent Institute of Education.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

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

The purpose of this programme is to build on the students existing knowledge about the functional areas of management and to deepen their expertise and understanding of key management theories applicable to the contemporary context of business. This will consolidate and deepen students’ insight and expertise in the core fields of the management discipline. Thereby, extending student’s knowledge on contemporary management theories in contemporary business contexts. The degree will provide students with the knowledge, skills and applied competencies identified by industry as critical for business development and sustainability in either the private, the government sector or in NGOs. Graduates will also be well-prepared with the insight and skills that are relevant to further specialised study in support of the principles of life-long learning. The specific skillsets incorporated into the design presents a combination that is highly attractive to prospective employers and adds value to the organisation that employs them.

The IIE Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Management 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.

The IIE BCOM Honours in Management degree is a one-year post-graduate degree. The academic year runs from February to November. The modules are delivered on a full-time basis with lectures and tutorials being scheduled during the day from Monday to Friday.

Career opportunities

Examples of career opportunities for graduates include:

General management

Strategic management

Entrepreneurship / self-employment

Business consulting