Walter Sisulu University

Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management

Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Generic Management

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Purpose and Rationale

Qualification Overview

Purpose:

  • Equip learners with advanced problem-solving skills for informed business decisions
  • Acquire, organize, analyze, evaluate and present information
  • Emphasize electronic-based skills for the 4th Industrial Revolution
  • Develop knowledge in at least two major subject areas

Qualifying Learners will be able to:

  • Start and manage businesses
  • Manage relevant departments (marketing, finance, supply chain)
  • Hold competent management positions
  • Conduct research for effective decision-making
  • Pursue post-graduate qualifications or teach business-related subjects

Partial Qualification Allows Learners to:

  • Undertake line management or supervisory functions
  • Manage small enterprises
  • Work in related business fields at junior levels
  • Undertake research projects for decision management

Rationale:

  • Addresses skill shortages in entrepreneurship, business management, and development
  • Essential for both private and public sector environments
  • Prepares learners for postgraduate studies
  • Empowers learners to become competent workers and managers

Range of Learners:

  • National Senior Certificate holders
  • Learners with practical experience in related fields
  • Employees or managers seeking formal qualifications
  • SETA Institutions, TVET Institutions, and Technikons learners

Occupations and Areas of Activity:

  • Business Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Researcher
  • Supply Chain Management

Benefits:

  • Self-employment opportunities
  • Creation of job opportunities
  • Contribution to business skills in the economy
  • Career advancement and higher qualifications
  • Contribution to GDP and decrease in unemployment

This qualification aims to prepare learners for the demands of the 4th Industrial Revolution and contribute to economic growth and development.

Outcomes

  1. Start and manage a small business.
  2. Manage various functional areas of a business either in the public or private sector.
  3. Oversee internal financial data related to organisational performance and external data about the industry markets and competition in order to direct the company's resources and identify future needs for growth and improvement.
  4. Understand the nature of marketing and its influence on managing the business.
  5. Analyse marketing environmental variables to make informed marketing decisions.
  6. Understand the factors influencing consumer behaviour.
  7. Undertake independent business research for informed decision making.
  8. Manage the purchase of the required resources for the undertaking.
  9. Manage the stock and logistics of a retail business following current industry practices for ethics and corporate governance.
  10. Create business goals/objectives and design strategies and organise business resources to advance those goals/objectives.
  11. Review financial reports, monitoring accounts, and preparing activity reports and financial forecasts.
  12. Explore ways to improve profitability, and analyse markets for business opportunities, such as expansion, mergers or acquisitions.
  13. Understand effective administrative principles for their organisations.
  14. Understand the principles of ethical behaviour.

Assessment Criteria

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1

  • Compile an appropriate business plan demonstrating knowledge of business development and management.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2

  • Develop an effective plan to manage the functional areas of business.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3

  • Analyse internal and external financial data to manage company resources and promote growth optimally.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4

  • Develop an effective marketing strategy to enhance the business.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5

  • Acquire knowledge of micro-, market, and macro-environmental variables to exploit opportunities and overcome threats.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6

  • Analyse behavior factors influencing consumer behavior.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7

  • Display necessary knowledge and skills to process data for effective decision-making.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8

  • Display knowledge and perform effective supply chain management principles for the benefit of the organization.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9

  • Effectively plan stock and logistics of a retail business, including objectives, policies, strategies, action plans, and a logistics budget for a year.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10

  • Display necessary knowledge, skills, and competence to create business goals/objectives and organize resources to advance them.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 11

  • Display skills and competence to prepare, analyze, and monitor financial activities and forecasts.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 12

  • Develop an analytical tool to improve profitability and analyze markets for business opportunities.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 13

  • Display knowledge, skills, attitudes, and applied competence to demonstrate administrative proficiency.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 14

  • Display ethical behavior in a corporate management context.

Integrated Assessment

  • Assessment across the qualification is an integral part of the teaching and learning process.
  • Learners must comply with minimum assessments as per the Institution's Assessment Policy.
  • Assessments vary by module and may include assignments, practicals, written tests, or examinations.
  • All modules are formatively and summatively assessed.

Qualification Details

Type
National First Degree
NQF Level
07
Min. Credits
360
SAQA Source
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Walter Sisulu University (WSU) is a comprehensive university located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It was established in 2005 through the merger of three institutions: the University of Transkei, the Eastern Cape Technikon, and the Border Technikon. WSU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and humanities, business and management sciences, education, health sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. The university is committed to providing quality education and promoting social justice, equity, and sustainable development. WSU has multiple campuses spread across different regions of the Eastern Cape, including Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City (East London), and Queenstown. Each campus offers a unique learning environment and facilities to cater to the diverse needs of students. The university is named after Walter Sisulu, a prominent anti-apartheid activist and leader of the African National Congress (ANC). It aims to honor his legacy by fostering a culture of activism, social responsibility, and community engagement among its students and staff. Overall, Walter Sisulu University strives to be a leading institution of higher learning in South Africa, providing accessible and relevant education to empower individuals and contribute to the development of the Eastern Cape region and the country as a whole.
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