Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics

The learner's achievement of critical cross-field outcomes is assessed formatively during the course through a range of activities, and summatively in the capstone activity outlined. The learner's achievement of general programme outcomes is assessed through a range of formative and summative assessments throughout the course and particularly in the capstone activity outlined.

The Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) graduate will:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of recent findings and discoveries in the discipline.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of academic issues and controversies in the field.
3. Demonstrate technical competence in quantitative and computer-assisted problem-solving.
4. Read and discuss important articles from relevant academic journals.
5. Conduct literature searches and construct catalogues of academic works.
6. Apply specialist knowledge to real-life commercial situations locally and globally.
7. Participate in discussions on normative issues relevant to research and business conduct.

Integrated Assessment:

• The Honours long paper assesses the integration of skills learned in Economics Honours.
• The paper is a supervised economic research piece for a specific academic journal.
• The student selects an economic problem for formal modeling or a normative analysis.
• A proposal is submitted outlining literature review, methodology, and objectives.
• The research project is completed following consultation and written up in the journal's style.
• Drafts are presented at a student seminar for feedback.
• Assessment is based on literature review competence and problem-solving techniques.
• Formative assessment includes supervisor feedback and seminar responses.
• Summative assessment grades the completed project.
• The Long Paper can serve as a basis for a Master's dissertation for students continuing to the Masters program.

Dissertation or Mini-Thesis:

• B.Com (Honours) candidates must write a dissertation or mini-thesis.
• They choose a research topic demonstrating relevance to academic knowledge advancement or practical problem resolution.