Bachelor of Business Science in Finance

The qualification aims to develop in learners a sound knowledge and understanding of the principles of Finance, and the context in which such skills are practised in the business world. It also aims to equip learners to analyse economic trends and apply strategic management principles, as well as apply analysis and data strategically in a business context. It further aims to develop in learners the capacity for lifelong learning and an awareness of the social context in which they will be working, once they enter the Finance Industry.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 with endorsement.

Or

• National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelor's studies.

Or

• National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelor's studies.

1. Identify the key issues to be addressed within the field of Finance, and solve such problems using critical and creative thinking, and an inter-disciplinary approach.
2. Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate the information of a financial nature.
3. Communicate information relating to the field of Finance effectively, in both oral and written forms.
4. Address business problems of a financial nature in a multi-disciplinary fashion, taking into account factors from other business disciplines.
5. Apply economic and management data strategically in a business context.
6. Apply case-study skills in a business environment.

• Identify the key issues to be addressed in problems within the field of Finance, and solve such problems using critical and creative thinking, and an inter-disciplinary approach.
• Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate the information of a financial nature.
• Communicate information relating to the field of Finance effectively, in both oral and written forms.

Integrated assessment

The institution is currently reforming its assessment strategies to include the assessment of applied competence for each qualification. In the meantime, a combination of continuous assessment and traditional written examinations serve to assess the integration of all/most of the learning outcomes for each module in a qualification.

Learners are required to identify the key issues to be addressed in problems within the field of Finance and solve such problems using critical and creative thinking. They are also required to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate the information of a financial nature. They must also communicate information relating to the field of Finance effectively, in both oral and written forms.

This is achieved as an integrated form by the attempting of case studies and the writing of a final examination in the 4th-year module: Strategic Management. This module aims at 'bringing together' various disciplines within business and management studies and relating them to each other in practical case-study situations.