University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management

Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting

Purpose and Rationale

Qualification Overview

Purpose:

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with intellectual competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and application of underlying theories, models, and approaches in entrepreneurship. Learners should be able to reflect on the economic realities in the Small, Medium and Macro Enterprises (SMME'S) as well as in bigger organizations, and obtain applied competence in entrepreneurship. The qualification will develop the learner in preparation for a career as an entrepreneurial person or as an employee in Small, Medium and Macro Enterprises (SMME'S) and provide scientific-based knowledge to prepare learners for further study programs.

Rationale:

This qualification has been designed to provide qualifying learners with intellectual competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and application of underlying theories, models, and approaches to entrepreneurial management and creative thinking and doing in the management profession. The qualification will develop the learner in preparation for a career as an entrepreneurial person or as an employee in Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMME'S) and provide scientific-based knowledge.

Outcomes

Assessment Criteria

Entrepreneurship Competencies Assessment

  1. Problem-Solving Skills:

    • Demonstration: Successfully identified and solved problems in entrepreneurship by applying relevant theoretical principles.
    • Reflection: Analyzed the application according to standards and showcased a systematic body of knowledge in entrepreneurship by solving abstract problems.
  2. Research Skills:

    • Planning and Execution: Planned and executed research in entrepreneurship according to standards, including gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, and interpreting information on entrepreneurial issues.
    • Reflection: Reflected on the research process, utilization of theoretical research principles, and the outcomes of the research undertaken.
  3. Communication Skills:

    • Effective Communication: Communicated effectively, orally and in writing, with different role players in entrepreneurship by applying theoretical principles of communication.
    • Reflection: Reflected on the communication application and its effectiveness in the field of entrepreneurship.
  4. Vision Development:

    • Macro-Vision: Developed a theoretical and practical macro-vision of entrepreneurship nationally and internationally according to standards.
  5. Resource Management:

    • Organizational Skills: Organized and coordinated resources and opportunities in entrepreneurship by applying relevant theoretical aspects.
    • Reflection: Reflected on the application made in entrepreneurship and accepted responsibility for own activities.
  6. Self-Directed Learning:

    • Responsibility: Demonstrated acceptable responsibility for own learning activities in entrepreneurship according to standards.
  7. Teamwork Skills:

    • Collaboration: Worked effectively in a self-directed team by implementing relevant theory in the field of entrepreneurship.
    • Reflection: Reflected on the implementation of teamwork skills and the dynamics of working in a team.
  8. Technology Utilization:

    • Management Information Systems: Utilized appropriate technology effectively in creating sound management information systems in the business environment.
  9. Learning Strategies:

    • Exploration: Explored different effective learning strategies to acquire capabilities of a business manager and an entrepreneur according to standards.
  10. Global Citizenship:

    • Responsible Citizenship: Promoted responsible global citizenship through the holistic application of entrepreneurial capabilities in business.
  11. Social Sensitivity:

    • Cultural Awareness: Practiced social, cultural, and aesthetic sensitivity towards different business communities and role players by applying appropriate theoretical principles.
  12. Employment Skills:

    • Employment Seeking: Demonstrated acceptable employment-seeking skills for entry into different sectors of the business industry by applying theoretical principles of employment seeking skills.

Integrated Assessment

  • The qualification is coherently aligned with teaching, learning, and assessment activities linked to module and qualification outcomes.
  • Assessment methods include varied summative and formative assessments to enhance applied competence and facilitate authentic learning.
  • Continuous assessment through practical assignments, case studies, essays, presentations, tests, and independent research.
  • Learners self-assess and peer-assess, reflecting on the assessment dynamics.
  • Feedback is provided to improve the curriculum and enhance learning outcomes.

Qualification Details

Type
National First Degree
NQF Level
07
Min. Credits
360
SAQA Source
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University of Johannesburg
Description
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a public university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was established in 2005 through the merger of the Rand Afrikaans University, Technikon Witwatersrand, and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University. UJ is one of the largest universities in South Africa, with over 50,000 students enrolled across its four campuses. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, business, and health sciences. UJ is known for its commitment to providing quality education, promoting social justice, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

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