IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Strategic Brand Management

Are you a strategic thinker, ready to build and manage top brands?

Become an expert in building and managing iconic, successful brands

About this qualification

Equip yourself with the potent fusion of brand and business strategic skills required to design unique, innovative strategies to unleash the true market power of the brand. The IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Strategic Brand Management (BCSM0701), available at Emeris, grooms graduates for leadership positions in brand management and business strategy in a range of industries in both developed and developing markets.

The programme is focused upon the development of smart, original and cohesive brand, business, and management strategies that challenge existing paradigms. As part of the experiential component of the qualification, students work in multidisciplinary teams engaging in real-world brand challenges. Action learning is rounded off with the option of an Industry Immersion programme with companies, agencies or consultancies of choice.

Course

Admission requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements:

  • A National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelor’s Degree with pass 30% for English, 40% for Mathematics or 60% for Mathematical Literacy/Technical Maths; OR
  • A National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V) Bachelor’s Degree pass with 50% in English, 50% Mathematics or 60% Mathematical Literacy/Technical Maths; OR
  • A Senior Certificate (SC) endorsement with at least 33.3% for English, 40% for Mathematics on the HG; OR 60% for Mathematics on the SG; Mathematical Literacy/Technical Maths; OR
  • A Senior Certificate (Amended) SC(A) Bachelor pass with at least 40% for Mathematics on the HG; OR at least 60% for Mathematics on the SG, Mathematical Literacy/Technical Maths.
  • A minimum of 30% in LOLT on NSC/ SC(a) OR with a min. of 33.3% in SC.
  • For international qualifications: An USAf Exemption Certificate is required and meeting the relevant Maths and English requirements.
  • Alternatively, a cognate Higher Certificate or cognate 240 credit Diploma OR an Advanced Certificate OR 360 credit Diploma or Degree may satisfy the minimum admission requirements to degree studies.
  • If discipline not cognate at least 20% of credits must be academic literacy or numeracy related.

For alternative admission options, please click here or reach out to student recruitment.

Please note, requirements for entry to this qualification are correct at the time of publication, however, these may change.

Curriculum

Year 1 - Semester 1

  • Accounting 1A
  • Brand Management 1
  • Creative Development 1
  • Critical Thinking and Media Studies 1

Year 1 - Semester 2

  • Accounting 1B
  • Business Management 1
  • Introduction to Micro and Macro Economics
  • Quantitative Techniques

Year 2 - Semester 3

  • Business Management 2A: Entrepreneurship
  • Brand Management 2: Channel Planning
  • Economics in Brand Building 2
  • Financial Management for Strategic Brand Management 2

Year 2 - Semester 4

  • Brand Management 2: Developing Markets and Consumer Behaviour
  • Business Management 2B
  • Practice of Innovation
  • Brand Activation

Year 3 - Semester 5

  • Brand Management 3A: Strategy
  • Business Management 3A
  • Digital Brand and Business Strategy
  • Introduction to Research for Commerce

Year 3 - Semester 6

  • Brand Management 3: Strategic Brand Evaluation
  • Business Management 3B
  • Research Practice for Commerce
  • Brand Challenge

Articulation options

Articulation to the Bachelor of Commerce in Strategic Brand Management (BCSM0701)

Students who successfully complete the IIE Higher Certificate in Creative Development (HCCD0501) - including the elective modules Introduction to Quantitative Thinking and Techniques (IQTT5112) to meet the mathematical requirements for entry – are eligible to articulate into the IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Strategic Brand Management (BCSM0701)

Study further with our pathways

The successful completion of the IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Strategic Brand Management (BCSM0701) enables you to progress into the IIE Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Strategic Brand Management (HBSM0801) delivered at Emeris, subject to meeting the admission requirements.

Accreditation

The IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Strategic Brand Management is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF 7) by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA ID 93948).

Career opportunities

Jobs in this field:

Strategic Planner

Entrepreneur

Product/Marketing/Brand Manager

Account Manager

Business Consultant

Brand Strategist

Marketing Manager

Channel Planner

Brand Auditor

Teaching and Learning strategy

At Emeris, we believe that effective teaching is about creating experiences that foster student growth. Our academic team design activities that challenge students and identify their strengths, allowing for real-time adaptation in the learning journey. By combining subject expertise with teaching insights and digital tools, we extend learning beyond the classroom. This approach ensures students not only keep up but thrive. 

Programme information

Duration

3 years full-time


Intakes

January



Mode/s of study


Information

  • Bachelors Degree
  • Course code: BCSM0701
  • NQF Level: 7
  • Credits: 360
  • SAQA ID: 93948

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