Bachelor of Commerce
Code: 120689 • NQF 7 • 364 credits (≈ 3640 hours)
Programme: Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management
About this programme
This qualification provides students with a solid grounding in commerce, business economics, and management theory, including experiential learning through internships or projects. It prepares graduates for careers or further study in business management or administration.
Modules
- Commerce and Discipline Knowledge – 28 credits(≈ 280 hours)Code: ELO 1Develop specialist knowledge in multiple commerce disciplines.
- Continued Competence – 28 credits(≈ 280 hours)Code: ELO 5Maintain competence and adapt to changing business environments.
- Economic Systems and Problem Solving – 28 credits(≈ 280 hours)Code: ELO 2Operate in diverse economic environments and solve business problems.
- Ethical Practice – 28 credits(≈ 280 hours)Code: ELO 6Act ethically and apply workplace codes of conduct.
- Information Management – 28 credits(≈ 280 hours)Code: ELO 3Access, process and communicate business information effectively.
- Marketing 3A – 28 credits(≈ 280 hours)Code: Act ethically and show awareness of the code of conduct adopted by the workplace and of the necessity to carry this code into the world of work.This module is tailored to empower students in crafting robust research methodologies and techniques, fostering confidence in their research design capabilities. It delves deep into the intricate components that constitute a formal research proposal, encompassing diverse research methodologies and tools. Moreover, it provides a structured framework for executing the actual research and effectively presenting research findings. To successfully meet the module's requirements, students must grasp the fundamental theoretical underpinnings of formal research and adeptly apply them in the creation of a research proposal. Upon completing the module, students will not only submit their Research Design, which serves as a prerequisite for their research project modules (CORCA3 & CORFA3), but will also submit their research proposal. This dual submission process (CORLA3 & CORDA3 combined) is essential for obtaining Ethical Approval, a crucial milestone that enables students to progress to the subsequent stages of the research process, particularly the research project.
- Marketing 3B – 28 credits(≈ 280 hours)Code: Work effectively as an individual, in multicultural teams and in multidisciplinary environments.In their final year of study, students are expected to complete a work-integrated learning programme, which is four to six weeks long. The programme will expose the students to the most important aspects of their chosen field of study, i.e. Human Resource Management, Tourism, Marketing, or Business Management. This module provides the students with the unique opportunity of obtaining practical experience and learning what would be expected of them once they are qualified. The work-integrated learning can also lead to possible employment opportunities.
- Research Design – 28 credits(≈ 280 hours)Code: Operate in both turbulent and stable economic environments and to respond effectively to uncertainties.In their final year of study, students are expected to complete a work-integrated learning programme, which is four to six weeks long. The programme will expose the students to the most important aspects of their chosen field of study, i.e. Human Resource Management, Tourism, Marketing, or Business Management. This module provides the students with the unique opportunity of obtaining practical experience and learning what would be expected of them once they are qualified. The work-integrated learning can also lead to possible employment opportunities.
- Research Final Project – 28 credits(≈ 280 hours)Code: Understand the requirement to maintain continued competence and to keep abreast of the changing business, financial and policy environment which constantly brings new methods, techniques and competitive challenges.In their final year of study, students are expected to complete a work-integrated learning programme, which is four to six weeks long. The programme will expose the students to the most important aspects of their chosen field of study, i.e. Human Resource Management, Tourism, Marketing, or Business Management. This module provides the students with the unique opportunity of obtaining practical experience and learning what would be expected of them once they are qualified. The work-integrated learning can also lead to possible employment opportunities.
- Research Methodology 3B – 28 credits(≈ 280 hours)Code: Access, process and communicate information appropriately and effectively.In their final year of study, students are expected to complete a work-integrated learning programme, which is four to six weeks long. The programme will expose the students to the most important aspects of their chosen field of study, i.e. Human Resource Management, Tourism, Marketing, or Business Management. This module provides the students with the unique opportunity of obtaining practical experience and learning what would be expected of them once they are qualified. The work-integrated learning can also lead to possible employment opportunities.
- Teamwork and Self-Management – 28 credits(≈ 280 hours)Code: ELO 4Work effectively individually and in diverse teams.
- Work effectively as an individual, in multicultural teams and in multidisciplinary environments. – 28 credits(≈ 280 hours)
- Work Integrated Learning (Commerce) – 28 credits(≈ 280 hours)Code: Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of a major discipline in more than one area.In their final year of study, students are expected to complete a work-integrated learning programme, which is four to six weeks long. The programme will expose the students to the most important aspects of their chosen field of study, i.e. Human Resource Management, Tourism, Marketing, or Business Management. This module provides the students with the unique opportunity of obtaining practical experience and learning what would be expected of them once they are qualified. The work-integrated learning can also lead to possible employment opportunities.
Learning Outcomes (19)
Linked to modules: 18 of 19
- 1.1 Demonstrate specialist knowledge of a major discipline in more than one area of own choice.
- 1.2 Apply specialist skills required in a major discipline and sub-discipline of own choice.
- 2.1 Understand the nature and functioning of diverse forms of enterprise and economic systems.
- 2.2 Formulate and propose potential solutions to various economic, organisational, business and social problems.
- 2.3 Use multi-disciplinary approaches to conceptual thinking and problem solving.
- 3.1 Access information using a spectrum of technologies.
- 3.2 Process and communicate information using written reports and visual presentations.
- 3.3 Organise information knowledge in an ever-changing context.
- 4.1 Understand and use skills to manage self and exercise self discipline.
- 4.2 Plan and initiate successful completion of management and administrative tasks individually or in teams.
- 5.1 Formulate and propose potential solutions to various economic, organisational, business and social problems.
- 6.1 Show through own behaviour that the importance of ethical behaviour is understood and continuously applied.
- Access information using a spectrum of technologies, ranging from hand-written and auto-generated business records, to electronic data bases.
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge of a major discipline in more than one area of own choice.
- Formulate and propose potential solutions to various economic, organisational, business and social problems.
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- Show through own behaviour that the importance of ethical behaviour is understood and continuously applied
- Understand and use skills to manage self and exercise self discipline.
- Understand the nature and functioning of diverse forms of enterprise and economic systems and perform tasks necessary for the effective functioning of enterprises in varying circumstances.
Typical careers
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- Air Force Pilot
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- Alternative Animal Therapist
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- Animal Welfare Inspector
- Anthropology Lecturer
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- Archivist
- Art Studies Lecturer
- Atm Repair Technician
- Audio-Visual Technician
- Automated Assembly Line Operator
- Automotive Battery Technician
- Automotive Electrician
- Autonomous Driving Specialist
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- Band Saw Operator
- Bank Manager
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- Footwear Stitching Machine Operator
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- Ict Help Desk Agent
- Ict Security Administrator
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- Immigration Adviser
- Import Export Manager In Electronic And Telecommunications Equipment And Parts
- Import Export Specialist In Agricultural Machinery And Equipment
- Import Export Specialist In Agricultural Raw Materials, Seeds And Animal Feeds
- Import Export Specialist In Beverages
- Import Export Specialist In Chemical Products
- Import Export Specialist In China And Other Glassware
- Import Export Specialist In Clothing And Footwear
- Import Export Specialist In Coffee, Tea, Cocoa And Spices
- Import Export Specialist In Computers, Peripheral Equipment And Software
- Import Export Specialist In Dairy Products And Edible Oils
- Import Export Specialist In Electrical Household Appliances
- Import Export Specialist In Electronic And Telecommunications Equipment
- Import Export Specialist In Fish, Crustaceans And Molluscs
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- Import Export Specialist In Hardware, Plumbing And Heating Equipment
- Import Export Specialist In Hides, Skins And Leather Products
- Import Export Specialist In Household Goods
- Import Export Specialist In Live Animals
- Import Export Specialist In Machinery, Industrial Equipment, Ships And Aircraft
- Import Export Specialist In Machine Tools
- Import Export Specialist In Meat And Meat Products
- Import Export Specialist In Metals And Metal Ores
- Import Export Specialist In Mining, Construction, Civil Engineering Machinery
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- Import Export Specialist In Pharmaceutical Goods
- Import Export Specialist In Sugar, Chocolate And Sugar Confectionery
- Import Export Specialist In Textile Industry Machinery
- Import Export Specialist In Textiles And Textile Semi-Finished And Raw Materials
- Import Export Specialist In Tobacco Products
- Import Export Specialist In Waste And Scrap
- Import Export Specialist In Watches And Jewellery
- Import Export Specialist In Wood And Construction Materials
- Industrial Electrician
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic
- Instructional Designer
- Insurance Clerk
- Insurance Fraud Investigator
- Intelligence Officer
- Interpreter
- Inventory Coordinator
- Irrigation System Installer
- Jeweller
- Jewellery Polisher
- Journalism Lecturer
- Knitter
- Knitting Machine Operator
- Laundry Ironer
- Laundry Worker
- Learning Mentor
- Leather Finishing Operations Manager
- Leather Goods Hand Stitcher
- Leather Measuring Operator
- Legal Assistant
- Level Crossing Signalperson
- Lexicographer
- Lieutenant
- Lift Installation Supervisor
- Lime Kiln Operator
- Linen Room Attendant
- Linguistics Lecturer
- Liquor Grinding Mill Operator
- Marine Electrician
- Marine Engineer
- Marine Upholsterer
- Mask Maker
- Mathematics Lecturer
- Mechatronics Assembler
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Mechatronics Engineering Technician
- Medical Records Clerk
- Metal Annealer
- Metal Sawing Machine Operator
- Metrologist
- Milk Heat Treatment Process Operator
- Mineral Processing Engineer
- Mine Safety Officer
- Mine Surveyor
- Moulding Machine Operator
- Move Coordinator
- Museum Director
- Music Teacher
- Nuclear Medicine Radiographer
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- Paper Stationery Machine Operator
- Pensions Administrator
- Personal Trainer
- Pesticides Sprayer
- Pet Sitter
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- Philosophy Lecturer
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- Photographic Equipment Assembler
- Physics Lecturer
- Physiologist
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- Pipeline Pump Operator
- Plasterer
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- Police Inspector
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- Power Electronics Engineer
- Prepared Meat Operator
- Printed Circuit Board Assembler
- Print Studio Supervisor
- Prison Instructor
- Process Metallurgist
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- Production Engineering Technician
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- Psychology Lecturer
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- Pulp Technician
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- Secretary
- Sewerage Maintenance Technician
- Sewerage Network Operative
- Ship Duty Engineer
- Ship Pilot Dispatcher
- Shoemaker
- Sign Maker
- Social Work Lecturer
- Social Work Practice Educator
- Social Work Researcher
- Sociology Lecturer