Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting
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
- SAQA Source
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