Bachelor of Commerce in Information Management

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with

• Intellectual competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, analysis, interpretation and application of basic and advanced Information Management principles in the different functional units of the business organization.
• The ability to reflect on their managerial decisions and applications and to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of Information Management as a practice.
• Knowledge in preparation for a career in the Information Management field, as well as to provide a basis for further learning.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning in the case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the Institution concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds to the required NQF-level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through recognition of prior learning, learners may gain access, or advanced placement, or recognition of status, on condition that they continue their studies at this Institution.

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 with endorsement.

Or

• National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelor's studies.

Or

• National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelor's studies.

N/A

1. Demonstrate their competence at applying the theoretical principles of problem identification and solving in the field of Information Management correctly and reflect on the application made on the process of problem solving (problem solving skills).
2. Plan and execute research in Information Management, by gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpreting the relevant information correctly and reflecting on research undertaken (research skills).
3. Demonstrate effective communication competence with the different role players in the Information Management field and applying the theoretical principles of communication (oral/written) and reflect on the application made (communication skills).
4. Accountably develop a theoretical and practical macro vision of Information Management nationally and globally in terms of socio-cultural, economic, institutional, technological and political macro factors reflecting on the differences among countries, even countries within the same region (develop a macro-vision).
5. Effectively and responsibly organise and co-ordinate resources and opportunities in the field of Information Management by applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application (entrepreneurship).
6. Accept the responsibility for their own activities in the field of Information Management and learning by solving case studies and completing individual assignments (self responsibility skills).
7. Practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationships with others and work effectively in self-directed teams by implementing the relevant theory of teamwork and reflect on the implementation thereof (team ship).
8. Utilise appropriate Management Information system effectively in the management environment as a bases for sound managerial decision making (technological and environmental literacy).
9. Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire the different competencies of a manager (explore learning strategies).
10. Promote responsible local and global citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of management capabilities (promoting citizenship).
11. Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the people of the business communities and the community at large by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflect on the application made within the context of cultural diversity (cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)
12. Acquire acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the business industry, utilising the theoretical principles and reflect on the application thereof (employment seeking skills).

1. Do the learners demonstrate their ability to identify and solve problems in the field of Information Management correctly by applying the relevant theoretical principles and reflect on the application made according to standards (problem solving skills?)
2. Are the learners able to plan and exercise research in the field of Information Management according to standards, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on marketing management issues correctly by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflect on the research undertaken? (Research skills)
3. Can the learners communicate according to standards effectively, orally and in writing with the different role players in the field of Information Management by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflect on the application made? (communication skills)
4. Have the learners developed a theoretical and practical macrovision of Information Management nationally and internationally according to standards (development of macrovision)
5. Are the learners able to effectively and responsibly organise and co-ordinate resources and opportunities in the field of business applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application made (entrepreneurship), as well as accept responsibility for their own activities in the field of Information Management (responsibility skills).
6. Do learners demonstrate, according to standards, acceptable responsibility for their own learning activities in the field of Information Management (responsibility skills)
7. Can the learners practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationship with others and work effectively in a self-directed team by implementing the relevant theory and reflect on the implementation made? (team ship)
8. Are the learners able to utilise according to standards, appropriate technology (in creating sound Management Information systems) effectively in the management environment? (Technological and environmental literacy)
9. Are the learners able to explore different effective learning strategies, according to standards, to acquire the different capabilities of a manager? (Explore learning strategies)
10. Are the learners able to promote responsible global citizenship, according to standards, through their approach/attitude towards the holistic application of management capabilities in business? (Promoting citizenship)
11. Are the learners able to practise social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity, according to standards, towards the people of the different business communities and the role players in the business industry by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflect on the application made? (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity).
12. Do the learners demonstrate the acceptable employment seeking skills, according to standards, for entry into the different sectors of the business industry by applying the theoretical principles of employment seeking skills and reflect on the application thereof? (employment seeking skills).

Integrated Assessment

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented.

Learners are continuously assessed e.g. via practical group and class assignments, essays, presentations, informal class tests, and formal modular tests in a written mode. They also do independent research that leads to scientific assignments. In addition, learners will assess themselves as well as the work of each other and reflect on the dynamics of this process.

Summative assessment practices that will be implemented.

Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of a written two or three hour examination, one per module toward the end of the module (semester).

Pass requirements that will be implemented.

Learners have to obtain at least 40% in the formative assessment practices in order to gain entrance to the summative assessment. Learners pass a module if they attain at least 40% in the summative assessment and a final mark of at least 50%. The final mark is calculated by combing the formative and summative marks in a 50:50 ratio.