Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences

Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to provide students with integrated knowledge of management concepts, structures, models, theories, principles, skills, research methodologies and applied competence enabling them to pursue rewarding careers in the changing business environment within the national and international context.

Rationale

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

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 this institution. Formal prior learning: Prior accredited learning at the Further Education and Training (FET) or Higher Education and Training (HET) level in relevant domains, which constitute credit-bearing units or modules, should be recognised if evidence can be produced that shows that the student has achieved, at a satisfactory level, the outcomes and associated assessment criteria specified for modules of this qualification and, if appropriate, allows the Recognition of Prior Learning for the achievement of the qualification in part. Non-formal and informal prior experiential learning: An applicant who falls outside of the formal qualifications system but who can demonstrate (through the production of substantial and satisfactory evidence) experiential or work based learning or a non-formal qualification (or a combination), may be considered for admission and/or for the Recognition of Prior Learning for the achievement of the qualification in part or in full. An applicant who, after such assessment, is deemed to have sufficient potential but is in need of further academic development, will be directed to other suitable learning programmes prior to admission or to parallel programmes after admission.

Entry Requirements

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

Or

• Matriculation exemption may be admitted to this qualification.

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

Elective Modules, Level 5

• Academic Literacy (AGLA121), 12 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 5

• Computer Applications and Packages (INYM121),12 Credits.
• Introd to Management and Management Processes (BMAN111), 12 Credits.
• Introduction to Computers and Programming (ITRW112), 12 Credits.
• Academic Literacy (AGLE121) 12 Credits.
• Communication Studies (KCOM122), 12 Credits.
• Business Management (BMAN121), 12 Credits.
• Inferential Stats and Operat Research (STFM121), 12 Credits.
• Hospitality Management (TMBP121), 12 Credits.
• Communication Studies (KCOM121), 12 Credits.
• Introduction To Tourism Management (TMBP111), 12 Credits.
• Math Tech (WISN123), 12 Credits.
• Introductory Statistics (STFM111), 12 Credits.
• Introduction to Recreation Science (RKKX113), 12 Credits.
• Introductory Statistics (STTN122), 12 Credits.
• Introduction to Outdoor Recreation (RKKX123), 12 Credits.
• Basic Micro-and Macroeconomics (ECON121), 12 Credits.
• Financial Accounting (Special) (ACCS121), 16 Credits.
• Introduction to Economics (ECON111), 12 Credits.
• Intro to Computers and Programming (INYM111), 12 Credits.
• Financial Accounting (Spec) (ACCS111), 16 Credits.
• Professional Skills Development (PSDT111), 12 Credits.
• Communication Studies (KCOM111), 12 Credits.
• Intro to Human Resource Management (HRMA111), 12 Credits.
• Specific Contracts (MCLM121), 12 Credits.
• Contract (MCLM113), 12 Credits.
• Human Resource Management (HRMA121), 12 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 6

• Introduction to Marketing Management (BMAN211), 16 Credits.
• Micro-Economics (ECON221)16 Credits.
• Work Group Dynamics (LARM221), 16 Credits.
• Publishing (DTP) (KCOM211), 16 Credits.
• Media Policy, Ethics And Law (KCOM229), 12 Credits.
• Specialised Marketing (BMAR212), 16 Credits.
• Consumer Behaviour (BMAR221), 16 Credits.
• Entrepreneurial Skills (BMAN212), 16 Credits.
• Purchasing Management and Supply Chain Management (BMAN221), 16 Credits.
• Tourism Marketing (TMBP221), 16 Credits.
• Entrepreneurship And Business Opp (BMAN219), 16 Credits.
• International Trade (EKIP211), 16 Credits.
• Applied Tourism Management (TMBP211), 16 Credits.
• Occupational Management (LARM211), 16 Credits.
• Communication Studies (KCOM213), 16 Credits.
• International Trade Finance and Payment (EKIP221), 16 Credits.
• Understanding the Economic World (WVES221), 12 Credits.
• Applied Recreation Practice (RKKX224), 16 Credits.
• Investment and Financial Risk Management (BMAN229), 16 Credits.
• Communication Studies (KCOM222), 16 Credits.
• Macroeconomics (ECON211), 16 Credits.
• Recreation Leadership(RKKX214), 16 Credits.
• Services Marketing (BMAR211), 16 Credits.
• Entrepreneurial Opportunities (BMAN222), 16 Credits.
• Performance Management And Rewards (HRMA221), 16 Credits.
• Personal Financial Management (BMAN218), 16 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 7

• Entrepeneurship (BMAN312), 16 Credits.
• Production and Operations Management (BMAN313), 16 Credits.
• Integrated Marketing Communications (BMAR322), 16 Credits.
• Financial Management (BMAN311), 16 Credits.
• Marketing Research (BMAR321), 16 Credits.
• International Business Communication (EKIP321), 16 Credits.
• Relationship Marketing (BMAR323)16 Credits.
• Pricing and Distribution Decisions (BMAR312), 16 Credits.
• Advertising and Sales Promotions (BMAR324), 16 Credits.
• Sales Management (BMAR325), 16 Credits.
• International Trade Geography (EKIP311), 16 Credits.
• Communication Studies (KCOM371), 16 Credits.
• Product Decisions (BMAR311), 16 Credits.
• Strategic Management (BMAN321), 16 Credits.
• Strategic Marketing (BMAR313), 16 Credits.
• Hospitality Man: Food,Beverage and Man(VHTB311), 16 Credits.
• Leisure Programming (RKKX324), 16 Credits.
• Applied Ethics (WVES311), 12 Credits.
• Recreation Management (RKKX325), 16 Credits.
• Project Management (BMAN326), 16 Credits.
• Management of Labour Relations (LARM321), 16 Credits.
• Leisure Time Facilitating (RKKX315), 16 Credits.
• Theory and Practice of Labour Relations (LARM311), 16 Credits.
• Professional Matters in Recreation Science (RKKX314), 16 Credits.

Elective Modules, Level 7

• Communication Studies (KCOM322), 16 Credits.
• Communication Studies (KCOM326), 16 Credits.
• Video: Pre-Production (KCOM327), 16 Credits.
• Applied Event Management (TMBP322), 16 Credits.
• Game Farm Management (TMBP321), 16 Credits.
• Introduction to Event Management (TMBP312), 16 Credits.
• Sustainable Ecotourism Management (TMBP311), 16 Credits.
• Communication Studies (KCOM317), 16 Credits.
• Fiscal and Monetary Policy (ECON311), 16 Credits.
• Economic Analysis (ECON321), 16 Credits.
• Communication Studies (KCOM316), 16 Credits.

• Demonstrate integrated knowledge of the central areas of management sciences, including an understanding of and an ability to apply and evaluate the key terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories of management sciences.
• Demonstrate insight into the different perspectives on and world views of practices of management sciences in order to develop a personal philosophical framework for functioning as a business manager.
• Understand a range of methods of enquiry in the field management 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 a practice.
• Identify, analyse, evaluate, critically reflect on and address complex problems, applying evidence-based solutions and theory-driven arguments in the context of management sciences.
• Develop and apply appropriate processes to access, process and manage information within the field of management sciences; and an ability to independently validate the sources of business management information and evaluate and manage the information.
• 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 business management methodologies.
• Demonstrate appropriate managerial skills to manage business processes in unfamiliar and variable contexts, recognising that problem solving is context- and system-bound, and does not occur in isolation.
• 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 business management in a self-directed manner.
• 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 management.

Associated Assessment Criteria are applied in an integrated manner to the Exit level Outcomes

• A systematic and integrated knowledge and understanding of, and an ability to analyse, evaluate and apply the fundamental terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories is achieved.
• The ability to apply appropriate discipline-related methods of scientific inquiry and independently validate, evaluate and manage sources of information is demonstrated.
• An understanding and application of, appropriate methods or practices to resolve complex discipline-related problems and thereby introduce change within related practice is critically reflected.
• Professional and ethical behaviour within an academic and discipline-related environment, with sensitivity towards societal and cultural considerations is displayed.
• Scientific understanding and own opinions/ideas, written or oral arguments, using appropriate discipline-related and academic discourse as well as technology are communicated.
• Effective functioning as a member and/or leader of a team or a group in scientific projects or investigations, with self-directed management of learning activities and responsibility for own learning progress is demonstrated.

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%.