Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics
1. To provide qualifying learners with an in-depth knowledge of economic theory and empirical applications of economic methodologies in policy relevant in Economics.
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Qualification type
Honours Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Venda
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
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
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
- To provide qualifying learners with an in-depth knowledge of economic theory and empirical applications of economic methodologies in policy relevant in Economics.
- To prepare learners for more advanced training in Economics.
- To guide learners to appreciate the importance of a sound economic management, and actions institutions can take to improve the well-being of South Africans.
Entry requirements and RPL
Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, NQF Level 7.
- Advanced Diploma in Accountancy, NQF Level 7.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Ability to work as a professional economist in the private and/or public sector in South Africa and elsewhere.
- Ability to analyse and critically evaluate economic policy issues.
- Ability to undertake policy relevant research and draw policy implications.
- Ability to provide training and capacity building in economics related professions.
Critical cross-field outcomes
To prepare learners to identify, analyse, formulate and solve community problems in a creative and innovative manner.
Associated assessment criteria
Qualification is awarded on successful completion of all the prescribed modules in the B.Econ (Honours) programmes.
Integrated assessment
Written examinations.
Oral examinations.
Other
Group projects.
Assignments/tests.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification offers possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Bachelor of Accounting Honours, NQF Level 8, NQF Level 8.
- Bachelor of Accounting Sciences Honours in Management Accounting, NQF Level 8.
Vertical Articulation
- Master of Commerce in Economics.
- Master of Arts in Economics, NQF Level 9.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
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