Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management

Purpose

Learners exiting from this programme will be able to demonstrate advanced Management knowledge, skills and applied competency in the fields of inter alia Strategic-, Financial-Marketing-, Operations-and Small Business Management as well as Marketing Research directed to the commercial world. Learners could enter various employment opportunities and could qualify to be promoted to senior business manager. Learners could also qualify as self-employed entrepreneur in highly competitive multi-cultural business environments.

Rationale

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

• Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management, NQF Level 7.

Or

• Advanced Diploma in Business Management, NQF Level 7.

1. Learners will be able to demonstrate competency in the management of private enterprise, departments or sections to the benefit of all stakeholders in the multi-cultural business environment.
2. Learners will be able to demonstrate competency in the execution of the tasks of planning, organising, leading and control in the different fields of marketing, finance, human resources, operations, information technology, etc.
3. Learners will be able to demonstrate competency in research including data collection, analysis, interpretation and recommendations presented in a compulsory mini-dissertation.
4. Learners will be able to demonstrate competence in managing and optimizing the limited economic resources.
5. Learners will be able to demonstrate competency in applying appropriate business ethics in all operations while showing a sensitivity to cultural and ethical issues.
6. Learners will be able to demonstrate competency in trading-off social responsibility and the goal of shareholder wealth-maximisation.
7. Learners will be able to demonstrate competency in computer proficiency and the use of information technology.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1

• Independently and in groups solve business-related decision-making problems about various practical situations at the hand of case studies.
• Approach problems in a scientific way.
• Apply the acquired advanced theoretical knowledge to solve instructional problems.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2

• Apply the subject theory efficiently in practical problem solving case studies and the presentation of seminars.
• Solve advanced management problems pertaining to marketing, finance, human resources, operations and information technology.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3

• Do an independent survey, researching a topical problem or business aspect.
• Present research findings/ results and recommendations in a technical report.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4

• Critically interpret, analyse and differentiate between areas of inefficiency and efficiency.
• Present solutions to overcome areas of inefficiency to promote productivity.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5

• Show a sensitivity for cultural and ethical issues.
• Express an opinion on practical business problems related to the solving of instructional problems on these issues.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6

• Apply acquired theoretical knowledge and learning theories to the solving of instructional problems on these issues.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7

• Apply computer proficiency in problem solving, research methodology and the presentation of the findings of an independent scientific research survey.

Integrated Assessment

• The acquired competence and skills will be evaluated at the hand of formative assessment methods like assignments, case studies, group discussions, and tests.
• Diagnostic assessment will be applied to pin-point general misinterpretations and mistakes through the application of feed-back on tests, suggested solutions to applied problems and case studies, as well as personal guidance.
• Summative assessment, such as examinations, will be done reflecting on the overall achievement of learners and personal consultations.
• Evaluative assessment of learner achievements will be conducted on a continuous basis as part of promoting improvement and for the purpose of curriculum development.