Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations

Purpose

The purpose of a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Degree in Business Operations is to provide students with integrated knowledge of economic concepts, theories, models, administer and coordination of physical transportation operations, networks and systems, logistical functions in an enterprise including purchasing, delivering transportation and quality control.

Rationale

This qualification aims to provide South Africa with graduates who are competent in the field of transportation and logistics management with the capacity to understand and function effectively in a business.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

This institution accepts the principle underlying outcomes based, source-based and life-long learning, in which considerations of articulation and mobility play a significant role, and subscribes to the view that Recognition of Prior Learning, whether acquired by formal education curricula at this or another institution, or informally (by experience) is an indispensable element in deciding on admission to and awarding credits in an explicitly selected teaching-learning programme of the institution. The Recognition of Prior Learning concerns the provable knowledge and skills that an applicant has acquired. At all times the question will be what the level of skills and knowledge is, which will be assessed in the context of the Exit Level Outcomes required by the intended teaching-learning programme or modules in the programme; or the status for which the applicant applies, and not merely by virtue of the experience recorded by the applicant. Recognition of Prior Learning will therefore take place in terms of applied competencies demonstrated by the applicant in his/her application and the portfolio of evidence submitted, taking into consideration the Exit Level Outcomes that have to be obtained by means of the selected teaching-learning programme. In cases where prior learning at other institutions, or relevant experience, is deemed by the Dean to compensate for the lack of formal qualifications required above, a candidate may be admitted for study.

Entry Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission into the Bachelors studies are

• National Senior Certificate (NSC) or( National Certificate (Vocational)) NC(V) for Degree studies.

Or

• Matriculation exemption may be admitted to this qualification.

This qualification comprises compulsory and elective modules at Levels 5, 6 and 7.

Compulsory Modules, Level 5

• Road Freight Transport (TECM121), 12 Credits.
• Introductory Statistics (STFM111), 12 Credits.
• Inferential Stats & Operat Research (STFM121), 12 Credits.
• Financial Accounting (Special (ACCS121), 12 Credits.
• Intro To Computers And Programming (INYM111), 12 Credits.
• Fin Acc (Spec) (ACCS111), 12 Credits.
• Introduction To Economics (ECON111), 12 Credits.
• Intro To Transport Economics (TECM111), 12 Credits.
• Academic Literacy (AGLE121), 12 Credits.
• Basic Micro- and Macroeconomics (ECON121), 12 Credits.
• Business Management (BMAN121), 12 Credits.
• Intro to Management and Management Processes (BMAN111), 12 Credits.

Elective Modules, Level 6

• Purchasing Management and Supply Chain Management (BMAN221), 16 Credits.
• Entrepreneurship and Business Opp (BMAN219), 16 Credits.
• Network Analysis (STOM222),12 Credits.
• Statistical Inference (STFM212), 8 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 6

• Aviation Studies (TECM221), 8 Credits.
• Understanding the Economic World (WVES221), 12 Credits.
• Rail Transport Studies (TECM211), 8 Credits.
• Intro to Logistics (LMNM211), 16 Credits.
• Micro-Economics (ECON221), 16 Credits.
• Introduction to Marketing Management (BMAN211), 16 Credits.
• Distribution Channel Management, Etc (LMNM221), 16 Credits.
• Macroeconomics (ECON211), 16 Credits.
• Public Passenger Transport Studies (TECM212), 8 Credits.
• Maritime Transport Studies (TECM222), 8 Credits.

Elective Modules, Level 7

• Economic Analysis (ECON321), 16 Credits.
• Financial Management (BMAN311), 16 Credits.
• Production and Operations Management (BMAN313), 16 Credits.
• Strategic Management (BMAN321), 16 Credits.
• Fiscal & Monetary Policy (ECON311), 16 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 7

• Project Management (BMAN326), 16 Credits.
• Transportation Planning (TECM313), 16 Credits.
• Internat Transprt Logistics & Clearing (LMNM322), 16 Credits.
• Applied Ethics (WVES311), 12 Credits.
• Logistics Business Systems (LMNM321), 16 Credits.
• Logistics Strat & Customer Service (LMNM312), 16 Credits.
• Transportation Policy Formulation And Analysis (TECM323), 16 Credits.
• Logistics Decisions Support (LMNM311), 16 Credits.

1. Demonstrate integrated knowledge of the central areas of economic sciences, including an understanding of and an ability to apply and evaluate the key terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories of economics.
2. Demonstrate insight into the different perspectives on and world views of the economic problem in order to develop a personal philosophical framework for functioning in the economy.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of a range of methods of enquiry in the field of economic sciences, and their suitability to specific investigations; and an ability to select and apply a range of methods to resolve problems or introduce change within practice.
4. dentify, analyse, evaluate, critically reflect on and address complex problems, applying evidence-based solutions and theory-driven arguments in the context of economic science.
5. Develop and apply appropriate processes to access, process and manage information within the field of economic sciences; and an ability to independently validate the sources of economic information and evaluate and analyse the information.
6. Formulate, present and communicate insightful and creative academic and professional ideas and arguments effectively - verbally and in writing, using appropriate media and communication technology and suitable economics methods.
7. Investigate, critically analyse, understand and solve complex real-life and/or hypothetical problems in a coherent and creative manner, demonstrating advanced use of critical thinking in economics in a self-directed manner.
8. Take personal responsibility for his or her work, decision-making and use of resources, and limited accountability for the decisions and actions of others in the varied and dynamic world of business.

Integrated Assessment

As stipulated in the Assessment and Moderation Policy of the institution, qualification, programme and module outcomes and assessment criteria are clearly formulated according to the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) level descriptors and correctly communicated to students as guiding principle for assessment practices at the institution. At least one opportunity for integrated assessment, where the main purpose and key outcomes of the qualification/programme are assessed, is included in the assessment activities for this qualification. The following formative assessment modes are used, namely class tests and integrated assignments. The weight of formative assessment is a maximum of 50%. Summative assessment consists of 1 or more 2 to 3 hour examinations per module with a weight of 50%.