Bachelor of Commerce Honours
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting
Purpose and Rationale
The degree is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of a specialized field within commerce, enabling them to conduct research and pursue further academic studies or management roles in commerce and industry. The key objectives of the degree include:
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Developing high-quality graduates: The program aims to produce graduates with a deep understanding of a particular area of commerce, enabling them to effectively apply their knowledge to solve complex problems within a business environment.
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Enhancing research skills: Students will acquire the skills necessary to independently conduct research, analyze information, and communicate their ideas effectively. These skills are valuable for postgraduate studies at the Masters and Doctoral levels.
Overall, the degree prepares students for successful careers in academia, research, or management within the field of commerce by providing a strong foundation of specialized knowledge and research skills.
Outcomes
- The Bachelor of Commerce Honours graduate will be competent to apply specialist knowledge and basic research methods to solve problems and answer questions. The learner will possess an adequate knowledge to commence an appropriate career in a commercial setting. This may involve an entrepreneurial initiative in self-employment, or reflect an ability to function as a valuable employee in any business environment.
- The learner will be competent to communicate in a professional manner.
- The learner will have an appreciation of the need, and ability to be a life-long learner.
Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcomes
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The learner will have specialist knowledge and understanding of the information, concepts, and principles relevant to the chosen subject.
- The learner will be able to participate in identifying problems, formulating questions, and developing research protocols.
- The learner will collect, analyze, and critically evaluate data to answer formulated questions.
- The learner will work effectively in a team or group.
- The learner will organize and manage themselves and their time efficiently.
- The learner will appreciate the importance of ethical responses, integrity, moral courage, and cultural considerations.
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Learners will be able to communicate ideas and subject understanding effectively in both spoken and written forms.
- The learner will use appropriate technology for communication.
- The learner will understand the importance of publishing research results.
- The learner will be sensitive to the multilingual nature of South African society and use language appropriately.
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The learner will have a knowledge framework for assessing and assimilating new information and advancements.
- The learner will access new information from various sources.
- The learner will recognize the need for continuous learning to address changing business and economic systems.
Integrated Assessment
- Assessment procedures will align with the Rhodes University assessment policy.
- Assessment will include:
- Continuous formal assessment (formative and summative)
- Continuous informal assessment (formative)
- Formal end-of-course assessment (summative)
- Coursework for continuous assessment may include individual and group work such as tests, essays, tutorial assignments, and seminars.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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