Bachelor of Business Administration
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Generic Management
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose
The Bachelor of Business Administration seeks to develop professionals' skills and equip them to enhance business performance by becoming effective business administrators. The program aims to provide a deep understanding of business operations, enabling graduates to create a robust internal business environment that is responsive to market demands. By developing a well-rounded business administrator with entrepreneurial skills, the qualification prepares individuals to support management at an executive level and offer fresh perspectives on business operations.
Business Administration forms the core of the qualification, providing learners with essential business skills to effectively manage various business areas. The goal is to produce professionals who can facilitate business growth and deliver high-quality products and services by understanding all aspects of a business.
Rationale
The need for this qualification arose from the demand for a business-focused degree that emphasizes developing skills in business administration rather than general business management. The program is designed to enhance learners' comprehension of business dynamics, preparing them for the challenges posed by digital transformation, disruptive technology, and other industry changes.
This qualification is particularly beneficial for individuals interested in roles supporting management and executing administrative tasks at operational and practitioner levels. It also serves as a pathway for further education at the postgraduate level. By equipping learners with a profound understanding of business operations, the program aims to upskill practitioners and prepare them to navigate the complexities of modern business environments effectively.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge, insight and ability to support the relevant business areas.
- Conduct financial administrative, planning and reporting processes.
- Execute and manage the execution of operations, the risks involved in this as well as supply chain management operations.
- Implement information technology and business information systems.
- Advise the business with regards to human resources management, labour relations and the design and support of organisational development initiatives.
- Manage marketing management operations with knowledge of project design and management whilst demonstrating the values required by communication patterns and social media.
- Display an understanding of international business best practices and the lessons to be learnt from this for local business practices.
- Maintain and assist the business to adhere to accepted levels of performance when conducting legal and commercial transactions.
- Communicate effectively in the business environment and conduct relevant research.
- Administer marketing and supply chain operations.
Assessment Criteria
The Associated Assessment Criteria are applied in an integrated manner to the Exit level Outcomes as follows:
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Demonstrate a well-developed knowledge, insight, and ability to support relevant business areas at the logical business administrative level:
- Understanding of business processes and operations.
- Ability to support business functions effectively.
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Conduct financial administrative, planning, and reporting processes informed by statistical ability:
- Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting.
- Utilization of statistical tools for informed decision-making.
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Execute and manage operations, considering risks and supply chain management:
- Management of operational processes.
- Evaluation of risks and implementation of risk management strategies.
- Understanding of supply chain management principles.
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Perform at an advanced level in implementing information technology and business information systems:
- Implementation of IT solutions for business operations.
- Understanding the impact of technological advancements on business practices.
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Provide expert advice on human resources management, labor relations, and organizational development:
- Ability to make informed HR decisions.
- Support for organizational development initiatives.
- Understanding of labor relations laws and practices.
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Manage complex marketing operations with knowledge of project design and management:
- Ability to design and manage marketing projects effectively.
- Utilization of effective communication patterns and social media for business performance.
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Display an informed understanding of international business best practices:
- Knowledge of international business practices.
- Application of lessons learned from international practices to local business scenarios.
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Maintain ethical standards and adhere to good corporate governance:
- Understanding of ethical business practices.
- Compliance with legal and commercial requirements.
- Adherence to good corporate governance principles.
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Administer operations with well-designed business processes and enterprise resource planning:
- Implementation of efficient business processes.
- Utilization of ERP systems for streamlined operations.
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Utilize information technology and business information systems for decision-making:
- Contribution to business decision-making through IT solutions.
- Effective utilization of business information systems.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 360
- SAQA Source
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