Bachelor of Commerce
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Title: Bachelor of Commerce in Business Economics and Management
Purpose:
The qualification aims to provide students with a solid grounding in the academic theory that underpins key concepts in the field of Commerce and Business Economics and Management. It includes a significant experiential component, such as an industry internship or project in the final year curriculum. Additionally, it offers general modules like Business English, Business Law, and Business Ethics to ensure graduates can competently navigate today's business environment.
Rationale:
This qualification will equip learners with graduate-level knowledge, specific skills, and applied competence necessary for successful careers in various sectors of the business and public sector economic landscape on local, national, regional, and global levels. Graduates will have the option to specialize in areas like economics, information systems, marketing, human resources, finance, public sector studies, or law. The program aims to enhance intellectual and moral capacity, foster critical and innovative thinking, and lay a foundation for further specialization in Business Management or Administration.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of a major discipline in more than one area.
- Operate in both turbulent and stable economic environments and to respond effectively to uncertainties.
- Access, process and communicate information appropriately and effectively.
- Work effectively as an individual, in multicultural teams and in multidisciplinary environments.
- Understand the requirement to maintain continued competence and to keep abreast of the changing business, financial and policy environment which constantly brings new methods, techniques and competitive challenges.
- Act ethically and show awareness of the code of conduct adopted by the workplace and of the necessity to carry this code into the world of work. Critical Cross-Field Outcomes: Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. Working with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community. Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information. Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion. Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation. Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of: Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively. Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities. Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts. Exploring education and career opportunities. Developing entrepreneurial opportunities.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge of a major discipline in more than one area of own choice.
- Apply specialist skills required in a major discipline and sub-discipline of own choice.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Understand the nature and functioning of diverse forms of enterprise and economic systems.
- Perform tasks necessary for the effective functioning of enterprises in varying circumstances.
- Formulate and propose potential solutions to various economic, organizational, business, and social problems.
- Use multi-disciplinary approaches to conceptual thinking and problem solving.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Access information using a spectrum of technologies.
- Process and communicate information using technologies ranging from written reports to visual presentations.
- Access, use, and organize information knowledge in an ever-changing context.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Understand and use skills to manage self and exercise self-discipline.
- Plan and initiate the successful completion of management supporting, management, and administrative tasks - individually or in collaboration with a team.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Formulate and propose potential solutions to various economic, organizational, business, and social problems.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Show through own behavior that the importance of ethical behavior is understood and continuously applied.
Integrated Assessment:
- Assessment practices include criteria pertaining to all the outcomes for the degree to ensure integration.
- Qualifying learner has demonstrated achievement of all exit level outcomes by passing all course requirements.
- Continuous assessment methods include portfolios, simulations, workplace assessments, written assignments, tests, case studies, peer evaluations, clinical skills evaluations, face-to-face contact, and a final examination.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 364
- SAQA Source
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