University of the Western Cape

Bachelor of Economics Honours in Industrial Psychology

Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Generic Management

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Purpose and Rationale

The qualification will:

  1. Enable learners to develop post-graduate level knowledge, discipline-specific skills, and applied competence in Commerce and Industry.
  2. Provide opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful employment, and making a rewarding contribution to society.
  3. Empower post-graduates to solve commercial problems in a general and focused way, effectively managing and allocating resources.
  4. Enhance communication skills and the ability to contribute to socio-economic transformation in a responsible and ethical manner.
  5. Increase the number of commerce post-graduates in South Africa, particularly from disadvantaged communities.
  6. Strengthen and diversify the leadership base of innovative and knowledge-based economic and scholarly activity in the country.

Outcomes

  1. Display specialised scholastic and basic research skills in an Economic and Management Sciences Discipline.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyse and solve commercial problems in a systematic, critical and creative way.
  3. Acquire a specialised understanding of how to manage resources and processes in a business context.
  4. Communicate effectively, in oral and written modes and to articulate and promote own ideas and interests.
  5. Understand and contribute to the socio-economic challenges of developing South Africa and ethical and responsible manner.

Assessment Criteria

Associated Assessment Criteria:

  1. Display specialised scholastic and basic research skills in an Economic and Management Sciences Discipline.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyse and solve commercial problems in a systematic, critical and creative way.
  3. Acquire a specialised understanding of how to manage resources and processes in a business context.
  4. Communicate effectively, in oral and written modes, and to articulate and promote own ideas and interest.
  5. Understand and contribute to the socio-economic challenges of developing South Africa in an ethical and responsible manner.

Integrated Assessment:

  • The Faculty has adopted a Continuous Assessment System.
  • Assessment consists of a number of assessment events administered throughout the year.
  • A variety of assessment instruments are used (for example: tests, essays, practical reports, project reports).

Qualification Details

Type
Honours Degree
NQF Level
08
Min. Credits
120
SAQA Source
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University of the Western Cape
University of the Western Cape
Description
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a public university located in Cape Town, South Africa. Established in 1959, it is one of the leading universities in the country and is known for its commitment to social justice and transformation. UWC offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, education, law, and health sciences. The university is recognized for its research excellence and community engagement, with a focus on addressing the challenges faced by marginalized communities. UWC is also known for its diverse student body and inclusive campus environment.
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