Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Information Management

Outcomes

1. Demonstrate their competence at applying the theoretical sophisticated principles of Information Management with a comprehensive knowledge in the creation of appropriate responses to problem-identification and solving of abstract problems correctly and reflect on the application made on the process of problem solving### confident and flexible identification and definition of complex problems and the application of appropriate skills and knowledge to their solution (problem solving skills).
2. Plan and execute advanced research in Information Management, by gathering, analysing, synthesising, transformation, evaluation and interpreting of abstract data and concepts correctly and reflect critically on research### independent analysis of new and abstract data and situations deploying a wide range of techniques appropriate to Information Management, and transformation of absstract data and concepts towards the achievements of a given purpose### critical review of evidence supporting conclusions (including reliability, validity and significance), and investigation of contradictory information### critically evaluation of literature pertaining Information Management### confident deployment of well-developed research skills (research skills).
3. Demonstrate effective communication competence with the different role players in the management field by determining and evaluating personal and/or group output and applying the theoretical principles of communication (oral/written) and reflect on the applications made### effective engagement in debate in a professional manner and context, with production of detailed and coherent reports### effective interaction within a learning or professional group, with recognition or demonstration of leadership### negotiation within the Information Management context, and management of conflict. (communications skills).
4. Accountably develop a theoretical and practical macro vision of Information Management nationally and globally in terms of socio-cultural, economic, institutional, technological and political macro-factors reflecting on the differences among countries, even countries within the same region (develop a macro vision).
5. Effectively and responsibly organise and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of Information Management by applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application (entrepeneurship).
6. Accept the responsibility for their own activities in the field of Information Management and learning by applying the concepts of self management (self-responsibility skills).
7. Practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationships with others and work effectively in self-directed management teams by implementing the relevant theory of teamwork and reflect on the implementation thereof (teamship).
8. Utilise appropriate management information systems effectively in the business management environment as a bases for sound managerial decision making (technological and environmental literacy).
9. Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire the different competencies of a business manager (explore learning strategies).
10. Promote responsible local and global citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of Information Management capabilities (promoting citizenship).
11. Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the people of the business communities and the community at large by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflect on the applications made within the context of cultural diversity (cultural and aesthetic sensitivity).
12. Acquire acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the business industry, utilising the theoretical principles and reflect on the applications thereof (employment seeking skills).

Assessment Criteria