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Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance

The Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance focuses on both policy and strategic challenges, for senior managers working with boards or dealing with governance issues and directors within private and government entities.

Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance focuses on both policy and strategic challenges, for senior managers working with boards or dealing with governance issues and directors within private and government entities. This programme is designed to enable understanding, implementation, and interpretation of the critical role of corporate governance in business sustainability and economic growth. This qualification is relevant because the relationships between corporations, their stakeholders, and the societies in which they function are complex and ever-changing. This is the case across the public and private sectors.

Course Outline

SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP 

This programme will equip learners and enhance their skills in practicing corporate governance in their own place of work.

POSSIBLE CAREERS

The programme is an enhancement to any field in business and any role in organisational leadership, particularly at the 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 Control

DURATION

This is a one-year qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) at IIE Rosebank College.

MODE OF DELIVERY

Distance (Online): This IIE qualification is available online through IIE distance learning for individuals wanting to study and work. As an IIE distance student, you will receive all your support online from a dedicated team of IIE RC online tutors. Speak to a student advisor for more information.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

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Fees

Deposit per module

R8 388

Full Settlement

R33 552

Total Cash Fee per Annum

R41 940

Cash Fee Per Module

R6 990

Deposit per module

R9 540

10 x Monthly Instalments

R3 816

Total Term fee per Annum

R47 700

Modules

Semester 1

Corporate Governance and Law 1

 Corporate Governance 1

Ethical Business Decision Making 1

Semester 2

Integrated Financial Reporting and Auditing 2

Research Methodology 2

Risk Management 2

Accreditation

THE WEIGHT YOUR FUTURE QUALIFICATION CARRIES

The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance 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 No:  101974). On successful completion you will receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

Device Requirements

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 IIE students), and Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium or Firefox
  • A working webcam and microphone
  • An uninterrupted power supply is also highly recommended

Important Information

To be awarded this qualification, a minimum final year mark of 50% for each module must be achieved.

· This factsheet is valid for the 2026 academic year only.

· Free software is available to all registered IIE Rosebank College students. The software includes but is not limited to MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access and MS Outlook, which come with the Office 365 bundle. Students can access the software using their RCCONNECT.edu.za email address

Pathways

The Independent Institute of Education (THE IIE) offers you the opportunity to start with a higher certificate and progress into a diploma or degree.  There are several pathways offered by The IIE at IIE Rosebank College, that enable access to higher-level qualifications. 

Speak to the student advisor for more information. 

Qualification Overview

Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance

Duration

1 year

Course Type

Postgraduate

Study Options

Online

NQF

8

Credits

120