Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Information Studies

Purpose

Enable learners to develop post-graduate level knowledge, Information systems skills and applied competence in Commerce and Industry that provide opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful employment and making a rewarding contribution to society.

Empower post-graduates to solve Information Systems and commercial problems in a general and focused way to effectively manage and allocate resources, to communicate effectively, and to contribute to socio-economic transformation in a responsible and ethical manner.

Rationale

Provide South Africa with significant numbers of commerce post-graduates specializing in statistics, particularly from disadvantaged communities, in order to ensure that the leadership base of innovative and knowledge-based economic and scholarly activity is strengthened and diversified.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The structure of this qualification makes the Recognition of Prior Learning possible. This qualification may therefore be accessed and/or be achieved in part through the Recognition of Prior Learning, which includes formal learning and work experience.

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree, Level 7 or its equivalent in an Economic and Management Sciences or information science discipline or a related discipline.

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1. Display specialized scholastic and basic Information Systems skills and research skills in an Economic and Management Sciences Discipline.
2. Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyse and solve Information Systems and commercial problems in a systematic, critical and creative way.
3. Acquire a specialised understanding of how to manage Information Systems resources and processes in a business context.
4. Communicate effectively in oral and written modes, and to articulate and promote own ideas and interests.
5. Understand and contribute to the social-economic challenges of developing South Africa in an ethical and responsible manner.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1

• Specialised Information Systems skills and basic research skills is displayed in Economic and Management Sciences or related discipline.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2

• The ability to identify, analyse and solve Information Systems and commercial problems is demonstrated in a systematic, critical and creative way.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3

• A specialised understanding of how to manage Information Systems resources and processes is demonstrated in a business context.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4

• Ideas and interests are articulated and promoted through effective Communication in oral and written modes.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5

• An in-depth understanding and contribution to the socio-economic challenges of developing South Africa is demonstrated in an ethical and responsible man.

Integrated Assessment

• The Faculty has adopted a Continuous Assessment System. Assessment consists of a number of assessment events administered throughout the year and a variety of assessment instruments are used (for example: tests, essays and practical reports, project reports).