Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management

Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting

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Purpose and Rationale

The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide qualifiers with:

Graduate-level knowledge, specific skills, applied competence, and necessary attitudes in the fields associated with commerce and industry.
Preparation to be lifelong learners, employable workers/entrepreneurs, and contributors to society and the business community.

The second purpose of the qualification is to provide South Africa (and other countries) with:

Functional managers at the middle management level in all sectors of the economy.

A further purpose of the qualification is to provide graduates with:

A self-sustaining understanding of the process whereby productive resources are mobilized and utilized.
Preparation to be gainfully employed in serving the material needs of society in a globalized world.

Outcomes

Identify, analyse, formulate, and serve the commercial and economic needs of individuals and society creatively and innovatively.
Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community, and contribute to the group output in tasks growing out of the business, commerce and management fields.
Manage and organise her or his activities and life responsibility and effectively, including her or his studies within the distance context.
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, as required in the pursuit of this qualification.
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of written presentation.
Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health and well-being of others, in community, national and global contexts.
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation, and by acknowledging their responsibilities to those in the local and broader community.

Assessment Criteria

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 1:

Identify needs in personal and abstract situations
Solve problems by generating alternative strategies
Overcome communication problems creatively
Critically evaluate various viewpoints
Offer evidence to support views
Identify needs and opportunities in personal and business contexts
Solve problems by drawing on theoretical knowledge and experience
Propose ways to serve business and societal needs

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 2:

Demonstrate 'people skills' in group situations
Respect others' opinions without bias
Demonstrate tolerance of diversity
Show successful interaction with others
Lead effectively and be a supportive group participant
Organize effective working groups
Communicate evidence of group interactions

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 3:

Demonstrate study skills and learning strategies
Organize study plans
Use various learning strategies
Cope with self-discipline in distance learning
Think independently and offer evidence
Assess strengths and weaknesses

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 4:

Demonstrate basic research skills
Use library and other resources effectively
Integrate information from various sources
Act responsibly as a researcher
Show awareness of academic conventions
Critically analyze theories and examples
Argue appropriately within disciplines

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 5:

Communicate ideas with supporting evidence
Use others' ideas responsibly
Identify conclusions and premises in academic arguments
Follow language conventions
Use appropriate organization and presentation models
Interpret numbers accurately
Use statistics and visuals appropriately

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 6:

Demonstrate appropriate attitude towards scholarship and technology
Use scientific method of investigation
Select appropriate technology
Use natural resources sustainably
Show respect for ethics in science and technology
Consider psychological, health, and physical environment of others

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 7:

Demonstrate prior knowledge and experience
Connect abstract knowledge to personal contexts
Draw upon prior knowledge and experience
Look beyond traditional boundaries for solutions
Apply systems thinking to problem-solving

Integrated Assessment:

Formative assessment through activities and assignments
Summative assessment through examinations
Feedback provided on all assessments

These criteria guide the assessment of students' abilities in various areas related to business, commerce, and management. Students are evaluated on their problem-solving skills, communication abilities, research capabilities, and use of technology, among other competencies. Feedback is provided to help students improve and succeed in their academic endeavors.

Qualification Details

Type: National First Degree
NQF Level: 07
Min. Credits: 360
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UNISA, short for the University of South Africa, is a distance education institution based in South Africa. It is the largest university on the African continent and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields of study. UNISA provides flexible learning options, allowing students to study at their own pace and from anywhere in the world. The university is known for its commitment to providing accessible and affordable education to a diverse student population. UNISA also conducts research and collaborates with other institutions to contribute to the development of knowledge and skills in South Africa and beyond.

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