Bachelor of Commerce in Management
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Generic Management
Purpose and Rationale
The B. Com. (Management) is a formative degree that aims to achieve the following objectives:
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Knowledge and Skills Development: Enable learners to acquire graduate-level knowledge, discipline-specific skills, and applied competence in Commerce and Industry. This will provide them with the necessary tools for personal intellectual growth, gainful employment, and the ability to make meaningful contributions to society.
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Problem-Solving and Resource Management: Empower graduates to solve commercial problems both broadly and with specific focus, effectively manage resources, and communicate efficiently. Graduates will also be equipped to contribute to socio-economic transformation in a responsible and ethical manner.
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Diversification of Leadership Base: Provide South Africa with a substantial number of commerce graduates, especially from disadvantaged communities. This objective aims to strengthen and diversify the leadership base of innovative and knowledge-based economic and scholarly activities within the country.
By focusing on these key objectives, the B. Com. (Management) degree sets a strong foundation for students to enter the workforce with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the dynamic field of Commerce and Industry.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyse and solve commercial problems in a systematic and creative way.
- Acquire an understanding of how to manage resources and processes in a business context.
- Communicate effectively, in oral and written modes, and to articulate and promote their own ideas and interests.
- Understand and contribute to the socio-economic challenges of developing South Africa in an ethical and responsible manner.
Assessment Criteria
Assessment Methods for Demonstrating Management Competencies
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Financial Problem Identification and Analysis:
- Individual and group case studies focusing on commercial problems requiring financial analysis and solutions.
- Research projects and assignments on identifying and analyzing financial challenges in a business context.
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Resource and Process Management:
- Role plays or simulations to demonstrate the management of resources and processes within a business.
- Research reports on effective resource management strategies in different business contexts.
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Effective Communication:
- Oral presentations to articulate and promote own ideas and interests effectively.
- Written assignments focusing on clear and concise communication of ideas in a business environment.
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Contribution to Socio-Economic Challenges:
- Sample projects demonstrating management competencies in addressing socio-economic challenges.
- Interviews or group discussions on the impact of sound management practices on socio-economic issues.
Integrated Assessment:
- Across modules, a variety of assessment methods are utilized to evaluate students' ability to meet the outlined outcomes:
- Individual and group case studies to assess problem-solving skills.
- Research projects and assignments to evaluate understanding of management concepts.
- Oral presentations to demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Application of theoretical material through research reports and simulations.
- Examinations to test overall knowledge and competency.
By incorporating these diverse assessment methods, students are challenged to apply their management competencies in practical scenarios and demonstrate their readiness to address real-world business challenges effectively.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 360
- SAQA Source
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