Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Generic Management
Purpose and Rationale
The honours qualification serves multiple purposes:
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Post-Graduate Level Knowledge: The qualification equips qualifiers with advanced knowledge, specific skills, and applied competence in various management science fields. This helps individuals to continue their intellectual growth, engage in economic activities, and make valuable contributions to society.
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Developing Potential Managers: By providing South Africa with a substantial number of potential managers, the qualification aims to nurture leaders in the economic sector. These individuals can drive innovation, enhance competitiveness in businesses, and contribute to the growth of the economy.
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Creating a Cadre of Management Scientists: The qualification also aims to produce a group of management scientists who can contribute to research and the implementation of effective management practices in the diverse business landscape of South Africa. They can also play a role in advancing management knowledge at academic institutions.
Outcomes
- Know the concepts and theories of management and leadership.
- Know how to analyse business problems/opportunities/cases.
- Hold sound leadership/management values.
Assessment Criteria
Integrated Assessment:
1. Simulations:
- Learners will participate in business simulations where they have to make decisions across different functional management fields and see the impact on the overall business performance.
2. Written Examinations:
- Exams will test the learners' understanding of how different functional management areas interact and how decisions in one area can affect others.
3. Oral Examinations:
- Learners will be required to discuss and explain how they would approach a business case by considering various functional management perspectives.
4. Other: Assignments:
- Assignments will be given on academic topics that require learners to integrate knowledge from different management fields and propose strategies to improve business efficiency and effectiveness.
Criteria for Assessment:
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Discussion and Integration of Management Concepts:
- Ability to discuss and integrate related management concepts to improve business efficiency and effectiveness.
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Values Application:
- Demonstrating values developed in a business context such as ethics, social responsibility, and sustainability.
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Decision-Making Skills:
- Planning, analyzing, and reaching decisions in business cases/opportunities considering various functional management aspects.
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Communication Skills:
- Effectively communicating research results and findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
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Integrated Assessment:
- Assessments will combine simulations, written and oral examinations, and assignments to evaluate learners' ability to apply knowledge from different management fields.
By incorporating these assessment methods and criteria, learners will be equipped to demonstrate their understanding of integrating knowledge from various functional management fields to enhance business performance effectively.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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