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School of Management

Introduction to the School of Management (SoM)

The IIE’s Varsity College School of Management is a part of The IIE’s Faculty of Commerce. The School of Management is the largest school within The IIE’s Varsity College. Our accessible and flexible study options set us apart. Depending on the qualification you choose to study towards, you may study via contact or distance (online) mode; Full-Time or Part-Time. The IIE qualifications, which include higher certificates, diplomas, degrees, honours and postgraduate diplomas, provide a higher education framework for our students to follow. This framework maps out your journey in the world of business, regardless of what the student’s current level of knowledge, academic background and future aspirations may be. 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 IIE Distance students - further supports your access to real world case studies, examples and discussions. In addition, you are able to 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. To Watch Video:

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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 IIE Distance students.

Postgraduate Qualifications 1. HONOURS

1.1 IIE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HONOURS IN MANAGEMENT (HBSC0801) MODE OF OFFERING: CONTACT FULL-TIME AND CONTACT PART-TIME

PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of this qualification is to enable students to build on 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 student insight and expertise in the core fields of the management discipline. The Honours 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. Students will also be well prepared with the insight and skills that are relevant for further specialised study in support of the principles of lifelong learning. The specific skill sets incorporated into the design presents a combination that is highly attractive to prospective employers and adds value to the organisation that employs them.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES OF THE QUALIFICATION

1. Evaluate innovative leadership and management practices in business, considering the implications of leadership and management strategy, as well as the national and international environment. 2. Analyse and strategise the global forces shaping international business from a South African perspective, including globalisation, trade and investment, and management in an international environment. 3. Analyse practical and accessible evidence based approaches to managing contemporary issues and innovation in a wide range of contexts, both South African and international. 4. Evaluate contemporary management theories, approaches and practices as they relate to managing a business. 5. Implement an appropriate research design for primary and secondary research and report critically and analytically on data collected through primary and secondary research. The Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Management aims to develop learners holding a Bachelor of Commerce degree with one of the Management disciplines at HEQSF Level 7 or an equivalent qualification, critical thinking and reflective skills. Furthermore, in line with industry demand, this qualification will build on a broad knowledge base of business, developed at undergraduate level and consolidate and deepen learners` insight and expertise in the core fields of the management discipline, thereby, extending learners knowledge on contemporary management theories in contemporary business contexts. Students will be engaged with the various theories, research methodologies, techniques and contemporary issues relevant to management, with the aim of applying and advancing their knowledge of the contemporary business world. Thus, the qualification provides students with an advanced set of expertise and theoretical depth in management that will support their progression in an organisation, in producing a more rounded industry-ready postgraduate student.

Students will be equipped with a deep understanding of key management and leadership attributes, focusing on contemporary factors that impact on business today. Not only will this develop higher level business acumen in learners, but the theories of business will also be underpinned by the ability to apply solution focused, systemic research geared towards building businesses in the South African and African economy, as well as being able to function in an international context. The Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Management qualification will therefore qualify competent business managers and leaders who are able to work in, and contribute to effective management in the contemporary business environment. Through a range of cutting edge management related competencies, which includes innovation and contemporary issues relating to business management, the purpose and outcomes of this qualification are seen as critical in driving a successful career in the business environment and will prepare learners to take up positions in a variety of business and related sectors. Critical cross field outcomes: All the Critical Cross Field Outcomes are addressed in this qualification. For specific information related to this qualification, including admission requirements and qualification structure, please download the fact sheet via the link below:

Access the Contact Full-Time qualification fact sheet here. Access the Contact Full-Time qualification academic calendar here. Access the Contact Part-Time qualification fact sheet here Access the Contact Part-Time qualification academic calendar here

1.2 IIE POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT (PGDM0801) MODE OF OFFERING: CONTACT PART-TIME AND IIE DISTANCE

PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Management qualification will provide students with the indepth theoretical knowledge in management that will support their progression in an organisation, producing a well-rounded, industry-ready postgraduate student. This qualification aims to develop critical thinking and reflective skills in graduates whom then will have the ability to act strategically, professionally and ethically which will enable their meaningful contribution to the managerial environment within their respective industry. 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 decisionmaking techniques which are supported by the various management techniques, and lastly develop leadership skills and characteristics. The 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. The five (5) core modules on this qualification are Strategic Management and Leadership; Contemporary Management Principles and Practices; Applied Accounting and Finance for Managers, Global Business Management and Practice, and Research Methodology and students can choose one elective from the following electives: Supply Chain Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship and Project Management

THE EXIT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

Upon completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Management, students we be able to: 1. Critically analyse the contemporary management theories, approaches and practices related to managing continuous change within the current business environment. 2. Evaluate innovative leadership and management practices in business, considering the implications of leadership and management strategy in the national and international environment. 3. Analyse the global forces shaping international business from a South

African perspective, including globalisation, trade and investment, and international management. 4. Analyse the financial statements of an organisation, making deductions regarding the income, balance and cash flow statements that could impact the operations of the business. 5. Report critically and analytically on data collected through primary and secondary research. 6. Critically evaluate contemporary management approaches implemented within a functional area of management in an organisation. Critical Cross Field Outcomes: All the Critical Cross Field Outcomes are addressed in this qualification.

Access the Contact Part-Time qualification fact sheet here. Access the Contact Part-Time qualification academic calendar here. Access the IIE Distance qualification factsheet here. Access the IIE Distance qualification academic calendar here.

Undergraduate Qualifications 2. DEGREES

2.1 IIE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (BM0701) MODE OF OFFERING: CONTACT FULL-TIME AND IIE DISTANCE

Four core disciplines are available in Contact Full-Time mode and IIE Distance mode of delivery – Strategic Management, Financial Management, Marketing Management, and Finance and Accounting.

PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of this qualification is to provide graduate level knowledge, applied competencies and the necessary attitudes needed to prepare students for professional careers within the field of commerce.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES OF THE QUALIFICATION

1. Communicate effectively and professionally in a business environment, using academic and professional business conventions and formats. 2. Formulate, implement and evaluate business strategies based on discipline specific concepts, principles and business analysis. 3. Assess and interpret the financial position of a business entity to inform strategic business decisions. 4. Respond to given or contextual abstract problems related to the business environment. 5. Take informed ethical business decisions, drawing on appropriate ethical values and approaches, within a business environment. 6. Apply a range of methods to resolve problems or introduce change within a business environment. 7. Use information systems and appropriate technology in business. Critical Cross Field Outcomes: All the Critical Cross Field Outcomes are addressed in this qualification. For specific information related to this qualification, including admission requirements and qualification structure, please download the fact sheet via the links below:

Access the Contact Full-Time qualification fact sheet here. Access the Contact Full-Time qualification academic calendar here. Access the IIE Distance qualification fact sheet here. Access the IIE Distance qualification academic calendar here. Access the IIE Distance 2nd Intake qualification academic calendar here