Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting
Purpose and Rationale
Program Overview:
The program is designed to equip candidates from various sectors with a comprehensive understanding of the economic system and different sectors in the economy. By focusing on sustainable growth and development, the program aims to maximize prosperity across all sectors of the economy and society. The curriculum emphasizes the development of competent leaders with practical economic and econometric skills, along with general cross-functional knowledge necessary to lead sustainable development initiatives effectively.
Core Objectives:
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Comprehensive Knowledge: Provide candidates with a deep understanding of the economic system and various sectors, such as transportation and agriculture, to facilitate informed decision-making for sustainable growth.
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Leadership Skills: Develop competent leaders capable of steering sustainable development, growth, and prosperity in an appropriate direction.
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Applied Skills: Equip candidates with practical economic and econometric skills to analyze and address economic challenges effectively.
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Cross-Functional Knowledge: Offer generic cross-functional knowledge essential for navigating diverse economic environments and collaborating across sectors.
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Promote Sustainable Growth: Foster a mindset that prioritizes sustainability in economic decision-making to achieve long-term growth and prosperity.
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Preparation for Advanced Studies: Provide a solid academic foundation for students interested in pursuing advanced studies in the field of economic sciences.
Target Audience:
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Private Sector: Professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of economics and sector-specific knowledge to drive sustainable business growth.
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Public Sector: Government officials and policymakers aiming to promote economic development and prosperity through informed decision-making.
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Voluntary Sector: Individuals working in non-profit organizations with a focus on economic development and social welfare.
Benefits:
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Gain core knowledge and skills about the functioning of the economic system and specific sectors.
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Develop leadership abilities to steer sustainable development efforts effectively.
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Acquire applied economic and econometric skills for practical problem-solving.
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Foster a holistic understanding of cross-functional dynamics in the economy.
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Prepare for advanced studies in economic sciences with a strong academic foundation.
By offering a well-rounded curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, the program aims to produce versatile professionals capable of driving sustainable growth and prosperity across diverse sectors of the economy and society.
Outcomes
- Demonstrated understanding of the working of markets, including markets for products an services (e.g. agricultural and transport markets) labour markets, money and capital markets
- Demonstrated understanding of how economic behaviour determines outcomes in different economic systems and market structures
- Demonstrated understanding of the impact of events in financial markets, international trade and international finance on the real domestic economy
- Demonstrated understanding of the macro-economic as well as micro-economic (including distributional impacts of policy choices)
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret economics and applied economics literature and to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate economic information
- Demonstrated understanding of the use of scientific method in the acquisition and application of knowledge (e.g. the importance of using sound controls and statistical methods) in Economics or one of its sub-disciplines, particularly Transport Economics and Agricultural Economics
- Demonstrated ability to interpret the economic environment, including the policy environment, and to apply this knowledge in a critical and creative way in the pursuit of various goals in the public (policy), private ad voluntary sectors
- Demonstrated ability to communicate economic issues effectively, using visual, statistical, mathematical and or language skills to work with and apply a range of economic, econometric and statistical techniques or procedures to economic data
- Demonstrated ability to use science and technology effectively and critically in the fields of Economics, Statistics, Agriculture and Transport
- Demonstrated understanding of the inter-relatedness of economic, social and policy variables in problem-solving, including statistical and econometric analysis
Assessment Criteria
- The assessment used for this qualification ensures that the purpose of the qualification is achieved.
- A range of formative and summative assessment methods such as simulations, assignments, workplace assessments, written and oral presentations, and examinations are used.
- Strong emphasis is placed on assessing the ability of students to use computers and appropriate programs to apply their statistical knowledge in the economic field.
- The required range of modalities is used integratively to assess whether the specified outcomes have been achieved.
- From the assessment of samples generalizing to a domain takes place in a judicious and planned way in order to ensure reliability.
- The assessment used meets the standard and level of achievement for NQF levels 5 and 6.
INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT
Integrated assessment takes place in terms of a variety of procedures such as cross-disciplinary assignments, simulations, workplace assessments, written examinations, and oral presentations.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 360
- SAQA Source
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