Bachelor of Commerce in Law

Purpose:

The Bachelor of Commerce in Law (BCom Law) aims to:

• Provide training in business, commerce, and law.
• Offer broader perspectives on issues such as law, business, taxation, accounting, contracts, and governance.
• Enable learners to attain the LLB Degree in two years instead of four years after completing the BCom Law.
• Allow flexibility for learners to specialize in fields such as economics and accounting in addition to law.
• Equip graduates with integrated knowledge to apply methodologies and problem-solving techniques in commerce, business management, economics, and certain areas of law.
• Support independent development of expertise through self-directed and collaborative learning.

Rationale:

The qualification aligns with the institution's mission by:

• Addressing community, regional, and national needs by producing skilled and knowledgeable learners.
• Integrating law subjects with business management, accounting, and economics to offer diverse perspectives.
• Allowing flexibility for learners to specialize in fields beyond law, like economics and accounting.
• Providing opportunities for careers in compliance, risk management, advisory industries, or as corporate law specialists.
• Supporting progression to the completion of an LLB and potential postgraduate studies.
• Enabling a dual focus on Law and Business, Economics, and Management Studies for broader academic and career options.
• Fostering ethical business practices through a focus on regulatory compliance and management.
• Preparing learners for roles in middle management, entrepreneurship, or further specialization in law or commerce.