Bachelor of Commerce

Outcomes

1. Economic and Related Problem Solving: The qualifier is competent to identify, formulate, assess and solve problems relating to the economic principle of satisfying unlimited needs with limited means - creatively and innovatively.
2. Application of Fundamental and Specialist Knowledge: The qualifier is competent to apply knowledge of the economic and related sciences to solve economic and related problems within broad parameters for largely defined activities, involving the following performances: a. Bringing economic, management, behavioural, accounting, statistical, legal and computing knowledge and methods to bear on economic and related problems by using an appropriate mix of: I. Relating theory and practice### ii. Communicating concepts, ideas and theories with the aid of appropriate media### iii. Reasoning about and conceptualising economic and related trends, models and processes using appropriate terminology### iv. Dealing with uncertainty and risk through the use of statistics and decision-making support systems and procedures### b. While relying on the laws, principles and techniques of the economic and related sciences, working across disciplinary boundaries in solving problems at a fundamental level.
3. Case Studies: The qualifier is competent to study cases of economic and business activity, involving the following performances: a. Identifying and formulating the main and sub-problems of the case### b. Identifying and describing the theoretical principles applicable to the case### c. Gathering additional information to place the case in its fullest context### d. Evaluating solution options and motivating recommendations### e. Communicating the case information and solution logic.
4. Scientific Assignments: The qualifier is competent to work independently, on an individual or team basis, on mini-research projects involving the following practices: a. Stating the problem to be investigated### b. Planning the investigation### c. Gathering, analysing, processing and interpreting relevant data### d. Preparing a report that meets the requirements of a scientific document and accurate communication.
5. Economic Methods, Skills, Tools and Information Technology The qualifier is competent to: a. Use the methods, skills and tools of the economic and related sciences in a professional manner### b. Use computers, computer networks and information infrastructures for accessing, processing, managing and storing information to enhance individual and teamwork productivity### c. Use computer packages for computation, modelling, communication and information handling, involving: I. Assessment of the applicability and limitations of the package### ii. Proper application and operation of the package### iii. Critical testing and assessment of the end-results produced by the package.
6. Professional and General Communication: The qualifier is competent to: a. Communicate effectively, both orally and by other means, with relevant audiences and the community at large, using appropriate structure, style and graphical support### b. Apply effective methods of providing information for use by others involved in economic activity### c. Interpret (verbally) statistical results obtained by means of case studies, scientific assignments and information technology as envisaged in 3, 4 and 5 above.
7. Team and Multi-disciplinary Working: The qualifier is competent to work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multi-disciplinary environments, showing leadership ability and performing critical functions of an economic or related nature.
8. Lifelong Learning: The qualifier: A. Understands the requirements to maintain continued competence and to keep abreast of up-to-date tools and techniques in the economic and related sciences### B. Is competent to engage in lifelong learning through well-developed learning skills and qualitative debate.
9. Professional Ethics and Practice:

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