Bachelor of Commerce
Purpose
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Qualification type
National First Degree
Credits
384
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
0
Qualification snapshot
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Originator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Quality assurance functionary
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Field
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies
Subfield
Finance, Economics and Accounting
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2033-06-30
Purpose and entry context
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
Purpose
The purpose of the qualification is to broaden the learners' commercial knowledge within a business framework so as to develop a thorough understanding of management theory as well as the skills necessary to apply the theory. The qualification will prepare learners for entry into, or development of existing careers in management and leadership in the private and public sectors. Specifically the qualification aims to provide learners with a practical, work-related orientation which draws upon a sound theoretical base; frameworks within which a broad understanding of the commerce discipline is examined; holistic view of organisations, their environment and functioning; and commerce's role therein; recognise that learners, as managers in both private and public sector organisations, need to be able to deal with a rapidly changing environment; emphasise the importance of team work by learners; and focus on the development of personal skills and competencies in commerce and management.
Rationale
The qualification provides a broad understanding of the theoretical approaches to specific core disciplines in Commerce, as well as the integrated application of this knowledge to the world of work.
Entry requirements and RPL
Matriculation exemption (or equivalent) with the requisite number of matric credit points, and a pass in higher grade or 60 percent in Standard grade in Mathematics, or equivalent examination, or the reward of the Certificate in Business Management of the School of Business. Learners who do not meet the mathematics requirement can be registered for a special extended curriculum 8-semester degree programme.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Understand management theory and strategy
- Understand a general foundation in the core disciplines of mathematics and statistics, management, accounting, economics, commerce and law and business information systems.
- Understand two fields relevant to commerce.
- Undertake research in business.
Associated assessment criteria
- Demonstrate a critical mind in learners in the evaluation of business situations and suggested solution.
- Make connections across management disciplines.
- Understand and utilize modern technology in terms of conceptual tools and techniques, and in to apply computer knowledge.
- Be sensitive to moral and social issues.
- Demonstrate analytical problem-solving skills.
Integrated assessment
The University of Natal 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.
The integrated assessment project/report thesis also requires the learner to show an ability to synthesise across disciplines. At the Bachelors level each special field requires the preparation of a research project/case study/report, which is designed as an integrated assessment.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
At the Bachelors level some modules allow for articulation with the BA, BSc, B.Agric Mgt and B.Soc.Sci. This qualification leads to a range of level 7 qualifications.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
Providers currently listed
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