IIE Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Management Course Requirements at Varsity College

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Bachelor Honours Degree Business & Management

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The IIE Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Management is a bachelor Honours Degree offered by Varsity College for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 1 year full-time (contact); also offered online 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 Commerce Honours in Management at Varsity College

A bachelor's degree or advanced diploma of at least 360 credits with a final-year average of at least 60%
Management discipline modules at NQF Level 7 and an undergraduate research module
otherwise you must complete the Introduction to Research short learning programme
International qualifications need a SAQA NQF Level 7 evaluation certificate
RPL may be considered

About this course

The IIE Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Management is a one-year honours degree for commerce graduates who want to build leadership and research skills. It is a 120-credit IIE qualification at NQF Level 8 (SAQA ID 97601) in the Faculty of Commerce, offered full-time in Pretoria, Sandton, Durban North and Cape Town Newlands, and online.

The six modules are:
- Management and Leadership
- International Business Management
- Research Methodology for the Business Sciences
- Sustainability and Social Responsibility
- Contemporary Management and Innovation
- Research Project for the Business Sciences

You examine how businesses compete globally, how to lead people through change, and how to run a business responsibly, then apply research methods in your own project.

The honours suits BCom graduates with a management major who want to move into management faster, lecture or tutor, or prepare for a master's degree. Applicants without an undergraduate research module can complete a short introduction to research course first. Graduates can progress to master's and doctoral study, including the online IIE MCom in Strategic Management.

Possible careers

Graduates work in general and strategic management, business consulting, business development, entrepreneurship, research and lecturing. Further study includes master's degrees such as the IIE MCom in Strategic Management.

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Not on the scarce-skills list

Job market outlook

IIE Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Management 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 (contact); also offered online
NQF Level: 8
Fees: Check the 2027 postgraduate fee schedule or contact your campus for current fees
Application deadline: Check the programme page; most postgraduate programmes start in January or February
Campus: Sandton Campus, Sandton; Pretoria Lynnwood Campus, Pretoria; Durban North Campus, Durban; Cape Town Newlands Campus, Cape Town

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