University of Limpopo

Bachelor of Commerce Honours

Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting

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Purpose and Rationale

Commerce Intermediate Level Qualification

Purpose:

  • To provide learners with a deep understanding of Business Management, Human Resources Management, Economics, and Accounting.
  • To equip learners with the ability to critically question assumptions, understand elementary research methods, and express their opinions coherently.
  • To prepare learners for a wide range of professions in Commerce, essential for societal welfare.
  • To develop lateral, critical, and creative thinking skills for life-long learning.
  • To instill principles of critical citizenship and the ability to propose, execute, analyze, and report on basic research projects logically.

Rationale:

  • Relevance: This qualification meets the needs of the South African labor market by producing graduates fit for management and law roles.
  • NQF Objectives: Facilitates access, mobility, and progression in Management and Law career paths.
  • Research Capacity: Develops a research capacity in graduates for academic and professional advancement.
  • Personal & Economic Development: Contributes to individual and societal development, addressing workplace needs.

Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate a scope of knowledge and knowledge literacy in the chosen discipline of specialisation. Consolidate and deepen one's expertise in a particular discipline.
  2. Acquire problem solving skills use related methods and procedures to solve problems.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to identify and address ethical issues in the related field of specialisation.
  4. Apply effective learning strategies to cope with the high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence.

Assessment Criteria

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of knowledge application in one of the following fields, viz. Business Management, Human Resources Management, Economics, or Accounting.

    • Utilize multiple sources to gain knowledge and insight.
    • Synthesize academic arguments from various sources.

  2. Draw on the applicable body of knowledge in the discipline and identify, analyse, and address problems.

    • Present and communicate information effectively.
    • Present and communicate occupational ideas and texts effectively.

Associated Assessment Criteria 3:

  1. Demonstrate the learner's critical reflection on the suitability of different ethical value systems and the application to specific contexts.

Associated Assessment Criteria 4:

  1. Report research under supervision of at least 30 credits in the form of a research component that reflects theoretical engagement and intellectual independence.

Integrated Assessment:

  • Learning and assessment across exit level outcomes within the qualification should be integrated to ensure a well-structured cohesive qualification.
  • Formative assessments provide continuous learning and feedback to learners.
  • Summative assessments ensure a judgment of learning at exit level outcomes.
  • Assessments should assess the learner's ability to integrate the larger body of knowledge, competencies, and attitudes represented by the exit-level outcomes.
  • Assessments may focus on the qualification as a whole or as components.

Qualification Details

Type
Honours Degree
NQF Level
08
Min. Credits
120
SAQA Source
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The University of Limpopo is a comprehensive university located in the Limpopo province of South Africa. It was established in 2005 through the merger of the University of the North and the Medical University of South Africa. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including health sciences, natural and agricultural sciences, humanities, management sciences, and education. It is known for its commitment to providing quality education, conducting research that addresses societal challenges, and promoting community engagement. The University of Limpopo strives to produce graduates who are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the development of the region and the country as a whole.
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