Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting
Purpose and Rationale
The qualification provides learners with graduate-level knowledge in:
- Economics analysis and policy application.
- A sound theoretical base and understanding of various sub-disciplines of economics.
- To provide South Africa with theoretically specialised postgraduates with sound economic analytical skills and ability.
Outcomes
- Identify and solve problems on economic trends and strategic planning by using critical and creative thinking.
- Work effectively with management and a team, group, organisation and community, implementing economic principles and prescribed economic policy.
- Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate economic and financial data.
- Communicate effectively using visual statistical computer and language skills as well as economic scenarios in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion.
- Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
- Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
Assessment Criteria
- Rendering services: Providing services in financial, private, and government sectors at an intermediate level of administration and management.
- Integrated Assessment: Using simulations to assess knowledge and skills in various scenarios.
- Written examinations: Testing understanding of concepts through written assessments.
- Other: Completing a research project to demonstrate knowledge and analysis skills.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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