Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Generic Management
Purpose: The Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree is a one-year program designed to enhance leadership capabilities in managers within the commercial sector. By focusing on improving management and leadership practices, this degree is tailored for individuals currently in or aspiring to hold managerial roles in commercial institutions. Through coursework in Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, and Financial Management, as well as conducting business research, learners develop integrated functional and reflective competencies in general management. Upon completion, Bachelor of Commerce Honours graduates will be able to:
Rationale: The Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) aims to equip students with advanced management skills by delving into the functional aspects of commerce at a postgraduate level, preparing them for the demands of the global economy. By fostering a research-oriented approach, the program aims to produce analytical practitioners who can apply their research knowledge effectively in their workplaces. The curriculum emphasizes research skills, enabling students to apply their acquired knowledge to enhance their departments or organizations effectively.
Module 1: Strategic Management
Module 2: Marketing Management
Module 3: Human Resources and Labour Relations Management
Module 4: Business Research
Module 5: Research Project
Module 6: Investment Management
Module 7: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Module 8: Purchasing Management
Module 9: Operations Management
Module 10: Healthcare Management
Module 11: Financial Management
Integrated Assessment
A combination of formative and summative assessments will be conducted through assignments, tests, and examinations. The Business Research module will be assessed by a research proposal, and the Research Project by a mini dissertation.
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