Bachelor of Commerce
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification: Bachelor of Commerce
Specialisations:
- Please refer to "Notes" for details on the specialisations.
Purpose: The purpose of a generic Bachelor of Commerce is to provide learners with integrated knowledge of the differentiated disciplines functioning in the structures, operation, and management of business and industry. This includes the most prevalent concepts, models, theories, principles, skills, and research methodologies. Learners are equipped to develop applied competence enabling them to pursue rewarding careers in the dynamic environments of economics, business, and management within the national and international context.
Rationale: There is an urgent need in South Africa for more managers, researchers, and technologists in the field of Commerce and technology to promote innovation and multi-disciplinary approaches. Surveys of employers emphasize the importance of general applied competencies within a business context. This generic Bachelor of Commerce offers different specialisations to emphasize enquiry, innovation, and research within chosen areas. It develops generic skills such as observation, problem-solving, effective communication, analysis, and critical thinking. The competencies developed are suitable for various employment sectors such as industry and business, research and development, local and national government, development and planning, management, and education.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate integrated knowledge and a good understanding of the central areas of economic and management sciences.
- Compare different perspectives on practices performed in economic and management sciences in order to develop a personal philosophical framework for functioning in business.
- Demonstrate an understanding of a range of methods of enquiry suitable to specific investigations.
- Select and apply a range of methods to resolve problems or introduce change within a practice.
- Identify, address and evaluate complex problems, applying evidence-based solutions and theory-driven arguments in the context of economic and management sciences.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviour in business practices and justify decisions based on appropriate ethical values and approaches.
- Develop and apply appropriate processes to access, process, validate and manage relevant information.
- Communicate insightful and creative academic and professional ideas and arguments effectively.
- Manage business processes in unfamiliar and variable contexts, recognising that problem solving is context and system bound, and does not occur in isolation.
- Investigate, analyse, understand and solve complex problems in a coherent manner, demonstrating advanced use of critical thinking in a self-directed manner.
- Take responsibility for own 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 management.
Assessment Criteria
The following Associated Assessment will be assessed in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:
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Demonstration of Knowledge and Understanding:
- Demonstrating systematic and integrated knowledge and understanding of fundamental terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules, and theories.
- Ability to analyse, evaluate, and apply these fundamental elements effectively.
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Application of Scientific Inquiry:
- Applying appropriate discipline-related methods of scientific inquiry.
- Independently validating, evaluating, and managing sources of information.
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Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving:
- Performing critical reflection.
- Demonstrating an understanding and application of methods to resolve complex discipline-related problems and introduce change.
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Professional and Ethical Behavior:
- Displaying professional and ethical behavior within academic and discipline-related environments.
- Showing sensitivity towards societal and cultural considerations.
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Communication Skills:
- Demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate scientific understanding, opinions, and ideas through written or oral arguments.
- Using appropriate discipline-related and academic discourse as well as technology for communication.
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Teamwork and Self-Management:
- Functioning effectively as a member or leader of a team in scientific projects or investigations.
- Self-directed management of learning activities and taking responsibility for own learning progress.
Integrated Assessment:
- Continuous Formative Assessment: Includes class tests, homework, written assignments, and semester tests to provide feedback on specific learning outcomes, contributing significantly (50% or more) to the module mark.
- Summative Assessment: A 3-hour written examination that assesses the extent to which the learner has achieved the exit-level outcomes of the qualification.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 360
- SAQA Source
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