IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance - (Distance)

Admission requirements

Minimum admission requirements

•    A HEQSF Level 7 Bachelor’s degree, an Advanced Diploma or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
•    For international qualifications: A SAQA NQF L7 Evaluation Certificate in an appropriate field

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

• Module 1: COGL8411 Corporate Governance and Law
  The purpose of this module is to provide students with a sound understanding and appreciation of legal environment within which organisations functions. This Module seeks to highlight the legal frameworks relevant to Corporate Governance in South Africa and the obligations that are imposed on certain business structures, both in the private and public sectors. The principal aim of this module is to expose students to the South African legislative environment.
• Module 2: CORG8421 Corporate Governance
  As future company board members or CEOs, you need to understand both the principles, applications, and processes of adopting effective corporate governance measures in an organisation. An effective corporate governance system ensures that the company participants address their key roles and responsibilities as well as their relationships with each other and with the stakeholders. The purpose of this module is to develop a thorough understanding and knowledge of the corporate governance skills and competencies necessary for managing an organisation effectively and ethically.
• Module 3: Ethical Business Decision Making
  The purpose of the module is for students to understand the importance of ethical business decision-making and resolving ethical dilemmas faced by corporate organisations at the macro, meso and micro levels. this module begins with an exploration of ethical behaviour that governs the conduct of professionals within the workplace and business environment. While ethical beliefs are held by individuals, they are also reflected in values, interactions, and business acumen practices. Hence, this module is designed to facilitate the recognition of ethical issues, evaluating the impact of unethical behaviour, and adapting organisational principles and practices to promote ethical behaviour.
• Module 4: IFRA8412 Integrated Financial Reporting and Auditing
  The purpose of this module is to examine the financial reporting and auditing of companies. This module takes a global perspective and analyses how integrated reporting plays a pivotal role in evaluating a firm’s performance.
• Module 5: REMY8412 Research Methodology
  The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the process of research and to develop their understanding of the processes and techniques of gathering, analysing, interpreting, and evaluating data.
• Module 6: RKMA8412 Risk Management
  The purpose of this module is to expose students to the fundamental risk management theories and approaches applied within organisations to avoid and minimize risks through the implementation of risk management strategies that focuses on both the internal and external business environments

Articulation options

For the Faculty of Commerce the following qualification allows you to articulate into The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance should you meet the requirements:

• The IIE Bachelor of Commerce.

For alternative articulation options within our other faculties please contact your campus for further information.

Study further with our pathways

For the Faculty of commerce graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance may be eligible to apply for the Master of Business Administration, subject to meeting admission requirements.

For alternative pathway options within our other schools please contact your campus for further information.

Accreditation

The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance (PDGC) is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 120-credit qualification on level 8 (SAQA ID: 101974). 

Career opportunities

The programme is an enhancement to any field in business and any role in organizational leadership, particularly at senior management and board director level. Specific prospects in Corporate Governance as a field include:

• Corporate Governance Manager
• Corporate Governance Consultant
• Risk Advisor
• Legal and Compliance Manager
• Company Secretary
• Internal Controller

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.

On-Campus written examination venue information

For students based in South Africa, online students may select any campus of Emeris as their Examination Centre

An alternative examination centre is only permissible for students studying abroad and those located in a province of South Africa where there is no Emeris campus. If there is no Emeris campus within reach, an alternative venue will need to be sourced by you. For non-Emeris venues, there is an alternative venue levy per module.

Device and connectivity specifications required for online study

• Reliable internet connection (we recommend 5-10 GB of data per month and an internet speed of at least 0.15 Mbps).
• Desktop PC or laptop with at least an i3 processor and 4GB RAM memory.
• Windows 8 or macOS 10.15 (Microsoft Office 365 is available as a free download for Emeris students), and Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium or Firefox.
• A working webcam and microphone.
• An uninterrupted power supply is also highly recommended. Exams are written at an exam centre and in some instances online. These details will be specified in your programme assessment schedule.
• Exams are written at an exam centre and in some instances online. These details will be specified in your programme assessment schedule.