Bachelor of Commerce in Economics
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Purpose
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Graduate-level Knowledge: The first purpose of the qualification is to equip qualifiers with in-depth knowledge about the operations of economic and financial systems in South Africa, as well as how they are impacted by the global economy and financial markets.
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Economic Analysis: The second purpose is to produce a substantial number of graduates who are capable of conducting assessments and analyses of the South African economy, allowing them to make informed predictions and recommendations.
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Policy Understanding: The third purpose is to provide qualifiers with an advanced understanding of economic policy tools like fiscal policy, monetary policy, and labor policy, along with their instruments and implications.
Outcomes
- Explain the workings of the South African economy, the global economy and financial markets. Also to analyse and simulate economic scenarios.
- Interpret general macroeconomic policy and make some recommendations.
- Identify, Collect and inteprete relevant economic data, regression and scenario analysis and an overall assessment of the South African economy, applying the use of Econometric models.
Assessment Criteria
Diploma Level Knowledge and Skills:
- Basic financial principles and practices
- Administrative procedures and systems
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving techniques
- Basic management principles
- Understanding of government operations
- Computer literacy
Job Roles:
Employees at the diploma level are capable of:
- Providing administrative support in financial institutions
- Handling basic financial transactions
- Assisting in junior management tasks
- Executing government administrative functions
Integrated Assessment:
- Simulations: Practical scenarios to assess application of knowledge and skills in realistic situations.
- Written examinations: Tests on theoretical knowledge and understanding of concepts.
- Other: Computer-based testing to evaluate technical skills and proficiency in using relevant software.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 360
- SAQA Source
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