Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Management
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Generic Management
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Title: Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Management
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to build on existing knowledge about the functional areas of management and to deepen their expertise and understanding of key management theories applicable to the contemporary context of business. This will consolidate and deepen learner insight and expertise in the core fields of the management discipline. The Degree will provide learners with the knowledge, skills and applied competencies identified by industry as critical for business development and sustainability in either the private, the government sector or in NGOs. Learners will also be well-prepared with the insight and skills that are relevant for further specialised study in support of the principles of life-long learning. The specific skills sets incorporated into the design presents a combination that is highly attractive to prospective employers and adds value to the organisation that employs them. Upon completion of the qualification, learners will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Evaluate innovative leadership and management practices in business, considering the implications of leadership and management strategy, as well as the national and international environment.
- Analyse and strategise the global forces shaping international business from a South African perspective, including globalisation, trade and investment, and management in an international environment.
- Analyse practical and accessible evidence-based approaches to managing contemporary issues and innovation in a wide range of contexts, both South African and international.
- Evaluate contemporary management theories, approaches and practices as they relate to managing a business.
- Implement an appropriate research design for primary and secondary research and report critically and analytically on data collected through primary and secondary research.
Rationale:
The Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Management aims to develop learners holding a Bachelor of Commerce with one of the Management disciplines at HEQSF Level 7 or an equivalent qualification, critical thinking and reflective skills. Furthermore, in line with industry demand, this qualification will build on a broad knowledge base of business, developed at undergraduate level and consolidate and deepen learners' insight and expertise in the core fields of the management discipline, thereby, extending learners knowledge on contemporary management theories in contemporary business contexts. Learners will be engaged with the various theories, research methodologies, techniques and contemporary issues relevant to management, with the aim of applying and advancing their knowledge of the contemporary business world. Thus, the qualification provides learners with an advanced set of expertise and theoretical depth in management that will support their progression in an organisation, in producing a more rounded industry-ready post-graduate learner. Learners will be equipped with a deep understanding of key management and leadership attributes, focussing on contemporary factors that impact on business today. Not only will this develop higher level business acumen in learners, but the theories of business will also be underpinned by the ability to apply solution-focused, systemic research geared towards building businesses in the South African and African economy, as well as being able to function in an international context. The Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Management qualification will therefore qualify competent business managers and leaders who are able to work in, and contribute to effective management in the contemporary business environment. Through a range of cutting edge management related competencies, that includes innovation and contemporary issues relating to business management, the purpose and outcomes of this qualification are seen as critical in driving a successful career in the business environment and will prepare learners to take up positions in a variety of business and related sectors. Examples of career opportunities for completed learners include:
- General Management
- Strategic Management
- Entrepreneurship/Self-Employment
- Business Consulting
This qualification will prepare learners to continue their management studies at HEQSF Level 9.
Outcomes
- Evaluate innovative leadership and management practices in business, considering the implications of leadership and management strategy, as well as the national and international environment.
- Analyse and strategise the global forces shaping international business from a South African perspective, including globalisation, trade and investment, and management in an international environment.
- Analyse practical and accessible evidence-based approaches to managing contemporary issues and innovation in a wide range of contexts, both South African and international.
- Evaluate contemporary management theories, approaches and practices as they relate to managing a business.
- Implement an appropriate research design for primary and secondary research and report critically and analytically on data collected through primary and secondary research.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Comparison of the impacts of management and leadership on the implementation of strategy in a business.
- Critical examination of the theoretical framework and approaches to leadership and management.
- Evaluation of issues in management and leadership development common to both South African and international businesses.
- Analysis of how leadership strategy is formulated and implemented in a business.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Discussion of location-specific advantages for international business expansion.
- Analysis of the interdependency of global monetary systems and foreign exchange markets.
- Formulation of a strategy for entering and competing in various global business environments.
- Evaluation of the role and intricacies of operations management in a global business setting.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Survey and analysis of market conditions and emerging opportunities for innovation.
- Evaluation and selection of projects supporting innovation actions in a specific business context.
- Assessment of the impact of strategic innovation management actions on a business.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Discussion of key contemporary management perspectives in a South African business compared to an international business.
- Examination of the relevance of critical management studies to our understanding of management and organizations.
- Advanced analysis of theories of management to justify their importance to managers.
- Evaluation of the management environment.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Identification of criteria for conducting meaningful research.
- Definition of research problem, purpose, research questions, and goals.
- Identification of limitations and delimitations for a field-specific research study.
- Development and implementation of an appropriate research design.
- Analysis of secondary research through a literature study supporting the research problem.
- Analysis of primary research data to produce research findings and insights.
- Writing a report reflecting on the research design and providing recommendations for further research.
Integrated Assessment:
- Formative assessments focusing on continual feedback and smaller sections of work.
- Summative assessments testing the integration of knowledge, skills, and attitudes represented by Exit Level Outcomes.
- Design of integrated assessments to demonstrate achievement of the qualification's purpose.
- Evaluation of learner performance to show evidence of applied competence.
- Use of criterion-referenced assessment to ensure clarity and understanding for students and for recognition of prior learning.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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