Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Title: Bachelor of Economics
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to provide students with integrated knowledge of economic concepts, theories, models, laws, principles, skills, research methods, and applied competence enabling them to pursue rewarding careers in the changing economic environment within the national and international context.
Rationale:
This qualification aims to provide South Africa with Graduates who are competent in the field of economics with the capacity to understand and function effectively in the economy.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate integrated knowledge of the central areas of the 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 worldviews of economic problems 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 for specific investigations.
- Select and apply a range of methods to resolve problems or introduce change within practice.
- Identify, analyse, evaluate, critically reflect on and address complex problems, applying evidence-based solutions and theory-driven arguments in the context of economic sciences.
- Develop and apply appropriate processes to access, process and manage information within the field of economic sciences.
- 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 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.
Assessment Criteria
The Exit level Outcomes are assessed by applying the Associated Assessment Criteria in an integrated manner:
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Knowledge and Understanding: Students achieve a systematic and integrated knowledge and understanding of fundamental terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules, and theories in the discipline. They demonstrate the ability to analyse, evaluate, and apply this knowledge.
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Scientific Inquiry: Students apply appropriate discipline-related methods of scientific inquiry. They independently validate, evaluate, and manage sources of information to support their work.
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Problem-Solving: Students demonstrate an understanding and application of appropriate methods to resolve complex discipline-related problems. They critically reflect on introducing change within related practice.
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Professional Behavior: Students display professional and ethical behavior within academic and discipline-related environments. They show sensitivity towards societal and cultural considerations.
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Communication: Students effectively communicate scientific understanding, own opinions, and ideas through written or oral arguments. They use appropriate discipline-related and academic discourse as well as technology for communication.
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Teamwork and Leadership: Students demonstrate effective functioning as a member or leader of a team in scientific projects or investigations. They show self-directed management of learning activities and take responsibility for their own learning progress.
In terms of Integrated Assessment:
- Qualification and module outcomes and assessment criteria are clearly formulated according to SAQA level descriptors.
- Students are informed about the assessment practices based on these guidelines.
- Integrated assessment activities are included, where the main purpose and key outcomes of the qualification are assessed.
Formative Assessment modes include class tests and integrated assignments, with a maximum weight of 50%. Summative Assessment consists of one or more two or three-hour examinations per module, with a weighting of 50%.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 360
- SAQA Source
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