Bachelor of Social Science in Government, Business and Ethics
Human and Social Studies - Environmental Relations
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to equip learners with a comprehensive understanding of principles and theories relevant to the government and business fields. This program aims to provide a foundational knowledge base and critical awareness of ethical considerations within these areas.
Objectives of the Qualification
- Provide learners with a broad understanding of concepts in government and business.
- Develop a meaningful awareness of ethical implications in government and business practices.
- Cultivate practical skills that are essential for success in postgraduate studies or professional careers within these sectors.
Key Outcomes
Upon completion of this qualification, learners should be able to:
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of the principles guiding government and business operations.
- Analyze and evaluate ethical dilemmas within the context of government and business environments.
- Apply practical skills acquired to excel in further studies or pursue a career in government or business.
Overall, this qualification aims to prepare learners for the challenges and opportunities present in the dynamic fields of government and business, while emphasizing the importance of ethical decision-making and practical skill development.
Outcomes
- Understand fundamental issues and principles, which inform the fields of government and business.
- Organise and reflect critically on issues and assumptions related to both fields.
- Engage in a collaborative project on research and management simulations.
- Develop a good understanding of societal norms, values and the ethical issues and challenges facing officials in government and business.
Assessment Criteria
Exit Level Outcomes Assessment Criteria:
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Educational and Career Opportunities:
- Demonstrate a variety of educational and career opportunities.
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Entrepreneurial Objectives:
- Demonstrate a desire to develop or pursue entrepreneurial objectives.
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Responsibilities of Good Citizenship:
- Demonstrate the nature, responsibilities, and values of good citizenship.
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Awareness of Societal Norms and Cultures:
- Demonstrate a keen awareness and appreciation of societal norms, values, and varied cultures.
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Intellectual Probity and Critical Thinking:
- Demonstrate the importance of intellectual probity, critical thinking, analysis, and innovative research and learning techniques.
Integrated Assessment:
- Integrated assessment methods will be incorporated to ensure the achievement of the qualification's purpose.
- Assessment strategies will be designed to assess applied competence for each qualification.
- Continuous assessment and traditional written examinations will be utilized to assess the integration of learning outcomes.
- Complex assessment methods will be used to develop critical cognitive skills.
- Skill development mechanisms such as individual presentations, group-based activities, and real-life simulations will be integrated into modules.
- Written and oral examinations will be included at each exit point.
- A capstone module will be developed for the third year exit point to assess the central tenets of qualification learning outcomes.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 360
- SAQA Source
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