There is an IOB membership number and UNISA student number, why are there two numbers?
The UNISA student number is an identification code for students studying at UNISA's Centre of Business Management. Likewise, the IOB membership number identifies members of the IOB.

Is being a member of the IOB necessary in order to register and study through IOB/UNISA and is there a fee
associated with this membership? In order to study, it is required that a student becomes a member of the IOB. Annual membership fees are R 250.00 per annum, payable at the beginning of each year. For the International fees of R 330.00 and SADC fees of R 280.00.

Are different numbers issued each year?
No, the UNISA student number is kept for the duration of the study period with UNISA's Centre of Business Management. The IOB membership number is for life. Should a membership be cancelled once the study period is over, the number is not re-allocated to another member, it is simply de-activated. Should re-activation be necessary, the same number is allocated to the member.

How are these numbers allocated?
As soon as a student registers to study, they register to become a member, receiving a membership number from the IOB if they are not already a member. UNISA will issue a student number when the registration is being processed.

What is the purpose of the UNISA student numbers?

The student number is required for all correspondence with UNISA
When handing in assignments
When writing exams
When borrowing books from the UNISA library

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Study material

When and how do students receive their study material?
Once a student have paid for their registered modules in full, material may be collected from the Centre of Business Management or it will be posted.

What is included in the study pack?
Tuition packs include:

A pop-up student card, to be signed by the student
An inventory list, that must be checked to ensure all the material on the list has been received.
Access to myUnisa.ac.za
Envelopes
Mark reading sheets
Assignment covers
Bar-code stickers
UNISA exam pad
Study guides for all the modules registered for
Tutorial letter 101
Tutorial letter 102 will be posted at a later stage
A tutorial letter CBM-ALL
UNISA information brochure
UNISA calendar (containing information on different courses offered by UNISA & the Centre for Business Management.

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Exemptions and credits

What is the process for applying for exemptions or credits?
UNISA controls the awarding to exemptions and credits, email iobunisa@unisa.ac.za

Did you know?

The old IOB material is no longer relevant and will not be included in the UNISA exams.
All UNISA study material is available electronically on myUnisa.ac.za to registered students.
Even if you passed your IOB Certificate or Diploma qualifications 20 years ago, your qualifications are still valid and you can still study further.

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Tutorial matters

What are tutorial letters?
Tutorial letters are the method of communication used by UNISA and course lecturers to keep in touch with students and covers:

General study information
Assignments and the due dates for submission
Answers and feedback from completed assignments
Relevant exam information

What are assignments and what is the purpose of these assignments?
Assignments are sets of questions, usually in the form of multiple-choice or written questions. Assignments prepare studentsfor exams, being the same standard as questions set for exams. Compulsory assignment count 10% towards the final module mark.

How many assignments per module and are they compulsory?
There are usually two or three assignments per semester. One assignment per semester is compulsory, check details in the tutorial letter. Students are encouraged to complete all assignments, as this will assist in the preparation towards the exam.

How are assignments submitted?
There are three ways to submit assignments:

Post assignments to UNISA, ensuring it reaches UNISA before the due date
Drop off at an assignment box, check UNISA Centre for Business Management information brochure for details
Submit electronically through myUnisa.ac.za

Is there repercussion should the assignment not be submitted on time?
Unfortunately, non submission of compulsory assignments means no admission to exams.

Is admission to the exam affected if the assignment is failed?
Admission to the exam is still allowed, however assignments count 10% towards the final mark.

What happens when a student is unable to sit an exam due to non-submission of an assignment?
Students will have to re-register for the same module the following semester and pay the full fees. The same rule applies, the compulsory assignment will have to be submitted for entry to the exam.

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Examinations

How does a student get access to the exam time-table and venue list?
There are two exam sittings a year, either May/June or October/November. Time-tables are sent out at the beginning of each year / semester or available on myUnisa.ac.za. Exam venues are selected by students on registration.

Is it possible to change exam venues?
Yes, up to two weeks before the exam date.

What is classified as a pass, distinction or a failure?
50% is a pass mark. 75% is classified as a distinction. A failure is less than 50%, however a mark between 45% and 49% qualifies the student for a supplementary exam.

What is the charge for a supplementary exam and when do they take place?
A fee of R 120.00 is levied for a supplementary exam. Supplementary exams are written at the next exam sitting on the next semester.

Is there a rechecking or remark facility?
Yes, both. Rechecking conducted after a written application is received with a fee of R 70.00, however the fee for rechecking a study unit of papers 1 and 2 is R 140.00. Papers consisting of mark reading sheets only are not rechecked, as these papers are marked electronically. Remark applications must be accompanied by a fee of R 200 per exam script. Remarking a study unit of paper 1 and 2 is R 400.00. For more details on rechecking and remarking visit myUnisa.ac.za

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