Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting
Purpose and Rationale
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Degree in Business Operations
Purpose:
The purpose of a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Degree in Business Operations is to provide students with integrated knowledge of economic concepts, theories, models, administration, and coordination of physical transportation operations, networks, and systems. This degree program emphasizes logistical functions in an enterprise, including purchasing, delivering transportation, and quality control.
Rationale:
This qualification aims to provide South Africa with graduates who are competent in the field of transportation and logistics management. Graduates will have the capacity to understand and function effectively in a business environment, specifically focusing on the operational aspects related to transportation and logistics. The degree equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to the efficient operation of businesses in the transportation sector.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate integrated knowledge of the central areas of economic sciences, including an understanding of and an ability to apply and evaluate the key terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories of economics.
- Demonstrate insight into the different perspectives on and world views of the economic problem in order to develop a personal philosophical framework for functioning in the economy.
- Demonstrate an understanding of a range of methods of enquiry in the field of economic sciences, and their suitability to specific investigations### and an ability to select and apply a range of methods to resolve problems or introduce change within practice.
- dentify, analyse, evaluate, critically reflect on and address complex problems, applying evidence-based solutions and theory-driven arguments in the context of economic science.
- Develop and apply appropriate processes to access, process and manage information within the field of economic sciences### and an ability to independently validate the sources of economic information and evaluate and analyse the information.
- Formulate, present and communicate insightful and creative academic and professional ideas and arguments effectively - verbally and in writing, using appropriate media and communication technology and suitable economics methods.
- Investigate, critically analyse, understand and solve complex real-life and/or hypothetical problems in a coherent and creative manner, demonstrating advanced use of critical thinking in economics in a self-directed manner.
- Take personal responsibility for his or her work, decision-making and use of resources, and limited accountability for the decisions and actions of others in the varied and dynamic world of business.
Assessment Criteria
Integrated Assessment: In accordance with the Assessment and Moderation Policy of the institution, the qualification, programme, and module outcomes and assessment criteria are clearly articulated following the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) level descriptors. These are effectively communicated to students to serve as the guiding principles for assessment practices within the institution.
Assessment Activities:
- There is at least one opportunity for integrated assessment within the assessment activities for this qualification. This integrated assessment focuses on evaluating the main purpose and key outcomes of the qualification/programme.
- Formative assessment modes utilized include class tests and integrated assignments. These formative assessments carry a maximum weight of 50% in the overall assessment.
- Summative assessment is conducted through 1 or more 2 to 3-hour examinations per module. The weightage of the summative assessment is set at 50%.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 360
- SAQA Source
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