Bachelor of Economics Honours in Economics

The qualification will

• Enable learners to develop post-graduate level knowledge, discipline-specific 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 postgraduates to solve commercial problems in a general and focused way to effectively manage and allocate resources, to communicate effectively and to contribute to socio-economic transformation responsibly and ethically.
• Provide South Africa with significant numbers of commerce post-graduates, 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 institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

A B.Econ degree or its equivalent in an Economic and Management Sciences discipline at undergraduate level or a related discipline.

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Management Sciences, NQF Level 7.
• Advanced Diploma in Economics, NQF Level 7.
• Bachelor of Economics, NQF Level 7.

1. Display specialised scholastic and basic research skills in an Economic and Management Sciences Discipline.
2. Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyse and solve commercial problems in a systematic, critical and creative way.
3. Acquire a specialised understanding of how to manage 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 socio-economic challenges of developing South Africa and an ethical and responsible manner.

The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes

• Display specialised scholastic and necessary research skills in an Economic and Management Sciences Discipline.
• Identify, analyse and solve commercial problems in a systematic, critical and creative way.
• Acquire a specialised understanding of how to manage resources and processes in a business context
• Communicate effectively, in oral and written modes, and to articulate and promote own ideas and interest.
• Understand and contribute to the socio-economic challenges of developing South Africa ethically and responsibly.

Integrated assessment

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