IIE Bachelor of Business Science Honours Course Requirements at Varsity College

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The IIE Bachelor of Business Science Honours is a bachelor Honours Degree offered by Varsity College for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.

Minimum Admission Requirements to study IIE Bachelor of Business Science Honours at Varsity College

A Bachelor of Commerce with one of the management disciplines at NQF Level 7, or an equivalent degree
International qualifications need a SAQA evaluation certificate

About this course

The IIE Bachelor of Business Science Honours is a management honours degree that comes from the former IIE MSA offering, now part of Emeris. It is a 120-credit IIE qualification at NQF Level 8 (SAQA ID 88604), listed for study one year full-time or two years part-time, with the academic year running from February to November.

The core modules are:
- Management and Leadership
- International Business and Management
- Economic Sustainability
- Contemporary Management and Innovation

The programme focuses on leading organisations in a global and sustainable way, and builds the research skills needed for master's study.

It suits BCom graduates with a management major who want specialist business knowledge and a pathway to a master's degree. You need at least 50% for each module to pass, and a 65% average is recommended if you plan to apply for a master's. Graduates can apply for NQF Level 9 study at South African universities, subject to their entry rules.

Note: the Emeris web page for this programme currently displays BCom Honours content, so confirm details, campus and fees with Emeris before applying.

Possible careers

Graduates move into specialist business management, research and leadership roles. Further study is a master's degree at NQF Level 9.

Course intelligence for IIE Bachelor of Business Science Honours

Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.

Not on the scarce-skills list

Job market outlook

IIE Bachelor of Business Science Honours doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.

Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded

NSFAS funding

NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Varsity College. Ask Varsity College directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.

More accessible

Admission chances

Varsity College’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.

These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Varsity College and NSFAS.

How to apply for 2027 studies

Apply through the Emeris postgraduate portal (portal.emeris.ac.za/application/postgrad-contact/ for contact study, or the online portal for distance study). Upload a copy of your ID or passport, a certified academic transcript and a certified copy of your undergraduate qualification. Selection is based on your marks and the programme's specific entry rules, and places are limited, so apply well before the intake.

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Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
NQF Level: 8
Fees: Check the 2027 postgraduate fee schedule or contact Emeris for current fees
Application deadline: Check the programme page; most postgraduate programmes start in January or February
Campus: Ruimsig Campus, Roodepoort

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