IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Strategic Brand Management Course Requirements at Vega
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The IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Strategic Brand Management is a bachelor's Degree offered by Vega for 2027 learners, taking 3 years full-time (contact); 4 years part-time (online) to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Strategic Brand Management at Vega
- A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor's pass, at least 50% for English and either 30% for Mathematics or 50% for Mathematical Literacy
- An NC(V) bachelor's pass with 50% for English and 50% for Mathematics (or 60% for Maths Literacy) is accepted
- A Senior Certificate with endorsement or SC(A) needs 50% for English and 30% for Mathematics HG or 50% SG
- A cognate higher certificate, diploma or advanced certificate can be used for entry
- International applicants need a USAf exemption certificate
About this course
The IIE BCom in Strategic Brand Management, from Vega School at Emeris, blends a commerce foundation with brand strategy. It is a 360-credit NQF Level 7 degree (SAQA ID 93948, code BCSM0701), offered full-time on campus over three years or part-time online over four years, with a January intake.
It suits students who like business and numbers but also want to work on the creative, strategic side of brands. You study accounting, economics, business management and quantitative techniques alongside brand management, consumer behaviour, channel planning and innovation.
Outline by year (contact):
- Year 1: Accounting, brand management fundamentals, creative development, critical thinking, business management, economics, quantitative techniques
- Year 2: channel planning, consumer behaviour, entrepreneurship, financial management, innovation, brand activation
- Year 3: strategic brand management, digital strategy, research methods and the Brand Challenge, a multidisciplinary project for a real client
The online version spreads a similar curriculum across eight semesters. An optional industry immersion is available on campus. Graduates can continue to the IIE BCom Honours in Strategic Brand Management, and the Higher Certificate in Creative Development can be used to articulate in.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Strategic Brand Management
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Strategic Brand Management doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Brand Manager. 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.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Vega. Ask Vega directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Vega’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 Vega and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Choose contact or online study and apply through the matching Emeris portal, paying the R500 application fee. Upload your ID and latest school results. Accept your offer and pay the R3 000 pre-registration fee. Contact applications for 2027 close on 30 October 2026, after which a R2 000 late fee applies.
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- Duration
- 3 years full-time (contact); 4 years part-time (online)
- NQF Level
- 7
- Fees
- 2027 first-year tuition R116 400 (Pretoria, Umhlanga, Cape Town) or R126 240 (Sandton), full settlement; online R8 040 per module or R48 240 per year.
- Application deadline
- 30 October 2026 for 2027 contact study
- Campus
- Sandton Johannesburg Campus, Sandton
- Pretoria Lynnwood Campus, Pretoria
- Durban Umhlanga Campus, Durban
- Cape Town City Campus, Cape Town
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Source: Official website: https://www.emeris.ac.za/qualifications/bachelor-of-commerce-in-strategic-brand-management, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Vega School before applying.