University of the Western Cape

Bachelor of Commerce in Finance

Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting

Purpose and Rationale

The qualification will:

  • Enable learners to develop graduate level knowledge, discipline-specific skills, and applied competence in Commerce and Industry, providing opportunities for continued personal growth.
  • Empower qualified learners to solve commercial problems in a general and focused way, effectively manage and allocate resources, communicate effectively, and contribute to socio-economic transformation responsibly and ethically.
  • Provide South Africa with significant numbers of commerce graduates, particularly from disadvantaged communities, to strengthen and diversify the leadership base of innovative and knowledge-based economic and scholarly activity.

Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyse and solve commercial problems systematically and creatively.
  2. Acquire an understanding of how to manage resources and processes in a business context.
  3. Communicate effectively, in oral and written modes, and to articulate and promote their ideas and interests.
  4. Understand and contribute to the socio-economic challenges of developing South Africa ethically and responsibly.

Assessment Criteria

Exit Level Outcomes Assessment Criteria:

  1. Solve commercial problems systematically and creatively through financial problem identification and analysis:

    • Evaluate financial problems effectively.
    • Analyze financial data systematically.
    • Apply creative problem-solving techniques.
  2. Manage resources and processes in a business context by demonstrating sound understanding:

    • Demonstrate understanding of resource management principles.
    • Apply resource management strategies effectively.
    • Implement processes efficiently in a business context.
  3. Articulate and promote own ideas and interests via effective oral and written communications:

    • Communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
    • Present information in a structured and coherent manner.
    • Engage in effective oral presentations and written communication.
  4. Demonstrate contribution to socio-economic challenges by sound financial competencies through producing sound sample projections:

    • Show understanding of socio-economic challenges.
    • Produce accurate financial projections.
    • Demonstrate the impact of financial decisions on socio-economic challenges.

Integrated Assessment:

  • Assessment Methods:

    • Individual and group case studies.
    • Research projects and assignments.
    • Oral presentations.
    • Application of theoretical material to practical context through research reports.
    • Role plays, simulations, interviews.
    • Examinations.
  • Purpose:

    • Evaluate the student's ability to demonstrate the required exit level outcomes.
    • Ensure a comprehensive assessment of the student's skills and competencies.
    • Provide a diverse range of assessment methods to cover all aspects of the course.

Through the integration of various assessment methods, students are exposed to different ways of demonstrating their knowledge and skills, ensuring a holistic evaluation of their readiness to meet the exit level outcomes.

Qualification Details

Type
National First Degree
NQF Level
07
Min. Credits
360
SAQA Source
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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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