Bachelor of Commerce in Law

Code: 120724 • NQF 7 • 360 credits (≈ 3600 hours)

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This qualification provides learners with a solid grounding in commerce and law, including experiential learning through internships. It prepares graduates for careers in business and legal environments or further studies in law or commerce.

Modules
  • Accounting for Law Students – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate sound understanding of cost accounting.
    The module covers the basic concepts, principles and objectives of accounting and focuses on the recording of accounting entries in the subsidiary journals, posting to the General Ledger and compiling a Post-adjustment Trial Balance to ultimately prepare the financial statements of a sole proprietorship, as well as partnerships. Detailed focus will be placed on Bank Reconciliations, control accounts, VAT, as well as the analysing and interpretation of financial statements. Topics specifically related to attorneys will be covered, such as business and trust affairs, trust investments, correspondent accounts and transfer and conveyancing transactions.
  • Business Communication – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: ELO 1
    Communicate in English in a business-orientated environment.
  • Business English – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: Communicate in English in a business-orientated environment.
    This module offers an overview of the most common forms of written and oral communication in the business world, such as messages, reports, meetings, and presentations. The module also covers non-verbal communication and the complexities of communication related to culture and gender. Although there is an element of theory in the module, the focus is on the practical skills that you will need to excel in the business environment.
  • Business Environment – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: ELO 10
    Demonstrate how the business organisation operates in a changing environment.
  • Business Management 3B – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate sound understanding of entrepreneurship.
    The business organisation operates in a changing environment and managers need to constantly adapt to these changes. This module covers the approaches to managing this changing environment and builds on the concepts learned in previous years about the challenges and tasks of management.
  • Business Practices – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: ELO 13
    Demonstrate a sound understanding of business practices.
  • Business Strategy – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: ELO 9
    Demonstrate sound understanding of business management strategy.
  • Commerce Theory – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: ELO 2
    Demonstrate knowledge of the academic theory underpinning the main concepts of Business Management, Human Resources and Accounting.
  • Cost Accounting – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: ELO 15
    Demonstrate sound understanding of cost accounting.
  • Entrepreneurship – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: ELO 7
    Demonstrate sound understanding of entrepreneurship.
  • General Management – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: ELO 8
    Demonstrate sound understanding of general management.
  • HR Planning – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: ELO 11
    Demonstrate a sound understanding of Human Resource planning in the workplace.
  • Human Resource Management 1 – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate a sound understanding of business practices.
    The statistical treatment of business data is relevant in all areas of business activity and across all management functions, that is: Marketing, finance, human resources, operations and logistics, accounting, information systems and technology. Statistics provide evidence-based information, which makes the use of statistics an important decision support tool in management.
  • Human Resource Management 2A – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate an understanding of human behaviour in a workplace.
    Organisational Behaviour (OB) focuses on how to improve productivity and reduce absenteeism and staff turnover, and investigates ways to increase job satisfaction. OB recognises differences and helps managers to see the value of workforce diversity and the need for change in practices when managing in different countries.
  • Human Resource Management 2B – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate a sound understanding of Human Resource planning in the workplace.
    The module provides a detailed account of the law of insolvency within the context of relevant case law and as a result is largely scenario-driven. Specifically, the course will highlight key concepts relevant to the law of insolvency as well as requirements, effects of insolvency and possible remedies available to relevant parties such as composition and rehabilitation. The content of the course largely follows the order of the Insolvency Act which is sequential in nature. It also provides an introduction to the winding-up of companies and the ‘new’ business rescue provisions in terms of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 which came into force on 1 May 2011.
  • Human Resource Management 3A – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate a how the business organisation operates in a changing environment.
    The statistical treatment of business data is relevant in all areas of business activity and across all management functions, that is: Marketing, finance, human resources, operations and logistics, accounting, information systems and technology. Statistics provide evidence-based information, which makes the use of statistics an important decision support tool in management.
  • Human Resource Management 3B – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate sound understanding of general management.
    The statistical treatment of business data is relevant in all areas of business activity and across all management functions, that is: Marketing, finance, human resources, operations and logistics, accounting, information systems and technology. Statistics provide evidence-based information, which makes the use of statistics an important decision support tool in management.
  • Human Resources – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: ELO 3
    Demonstrate knowledge of the main concepts of Human Resources.
  • Individual Labour Law – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate knowledge of the main concepts of Human Resources.
    The module introduces you to the complex field of Individual Labour Law and aims to explain the integrated nature of labour law in a South African context both past and present. Relevant questions such as who is an employee, when can an employee be dismissed, and what is affirmative action will be addressed.
  • Insolvency Law – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate sound understanding of business management strategy.
    The statistical treatment of business data is relevant in all areas of business activity and across all management functions, that is: Marketing, finance, human resources, operations and logistics, accounting, information systems and technology. Statistics provide evidence-based information, which makes the use of statistics an important decision support tool in management.
  • Law of Succession – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main concepts of relevant Law.
    The scope and purpose of this module are to enable you to understand the distinction between testate and intestate succession and the principles applicable. Furthermore, the critical sections of the Wills Act will also be analysed, focusing on their impact on testate estate devolution. You will also be taught how to determine who qualifies to inherit in terms of a valid will, the various principles of succession such as testamentary capacity, including formalities for wills, revival of wills, capacity to inherit, freedom of testation, vesting and conditional bequests and testamentary trusts, including doctrine of collation, interpretation of wills and succession by contract. Finally, this course briefly introduces you to the administration of deceased estates.
  • Legal Foundations – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: ELO 4
    Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main concepts of relevant Law.
  • Management Accounting – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: ELO 14
    Demonstrate sound understanding of management accounting.
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  • Organisational Behaviour – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: ELO 12
    Demonstrate an understanding of human behaviour in a workplace.
  • Quantitative Techniques – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate knowledge of the academic theory underpinning the main concepts of Business Management, Human Resources and Accounting.
    The statistical treatment of business data is relevant in all areas of business activity and across all management functions, that is: Marketing, finance, human resources, operations and logistics, accounting, information systems and technology. Statistics provide evidence-based information, which makes the use of statistics an important decision support tool in management.
  • Research Methodology – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between theory and practice.
    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 Skills – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: ELO 5
    Carry out a mini research project.
  • Theory to Practice – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: ELO 6
    Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between theory and practice.
  • Work Integrated Learning (Commerce) – 12 credits(≈ 120 hours)
    Code: Carry out a mini research project.
    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 (87)
Linked to modules: 86 of 87
  • 10.1 Explain consequences of a constantly changing business environment.
  • 10.1 Explain the concept and consequences of a constantly changing business environment.
  • 10.2 Describe adaptive approaches for managers.
  • 10.2 Describe the approaches that could be applied by managers, within both small and large business organisations, to successfully adapt to these changes
  • 11.1 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the various aspects of Human Resources. 11.1.1 Range: Diversity management, human resource planning, job design and job analysis, internal and external staffing, performance appraisals, health and safety issues in the workplace.
  • 11.1 Understand diversity management and HR planning.
  • 11.2 Demonstrate practical skills with regard to human resources. 11.2.1 Range includes, but is not limited to drafting of: A job analysis programme, an appraisal interview guide, an induction programme for new employees
  • 11.2 Draft job analysis and appraisal guides.
  • 1.1 Demonstrate correct and accurate use of Information Technology (IT) programmes. 1.1.1 Range of programmes include, but are not limited to: Word processing, spread sheets, active presentations.
  • 1.1 Demonstrate correct and accurate use of IT programmes.
  • 12.1 Demonstrate an understanding of organisational culture and stress management.
  • 12.1 Demonstrate understanding of the behaviour of individuals and groups in organisations, with regard to organisational culture, change and stress management.
  • 12.2 Explain communication and leadership roles.
  • 1.2 Utilise the English language correctly in all communications.
  • 1.2 Utilise the English language correctly in all communications within and outside the organisation.
  • 13.1 Demonstrate thorough knowledge of key trends in remuneration and reward and how these can be applied to best suit the strategy of a business.
  • 13.1 Understand remuneration trends and global business practices.
  • 13.2 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the global context of business practices and how to scan the environment in terms of best practices.
  • 1.3 Read and create synopses of various reports or presentations
  • 1.3 Read and create synopses of various reports or presentations.
  • 14.1 Explain concepts, principles and procedures of managerial accounting.
  • 14.1 Explain the concepts, principles and procedures of managerial and cost accounting. 14.1.1 Range: Cost elements, cost behaviour, calculating the cost of a unique job, contract costing, process costing, joint costing, compiling financial statements according to the absorption and direct methods, designing of a decision and compiling a financial budget.
  • 15.1 Apply various cost calculations related to management accounting to assist management in their decision-making processes
  • 15.1 Apply various cost calculations related to management accounting to assist management in their decision-making processes.
  • 16.1 Explain financial management concepts and applications.
  • 16.1 Explain the theoretical principles related to the time value of money
  • 16.2 Explain how the concept of the time value of money affects the capital investments, financing, analyses, valuations and restructuring of businesses
  • 16.2 Explain how the concept of the time value of money affects the capital investments, financing, analyses, valuations and restructuring of businesses.
  • 2.1 Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the main issues, concepts and tools of economics. 2.1.1 Range includes but is not limited to: Measuring the performance of an economy, price theory, perfect and imperfect competition, the interdependence between the major sectors, markets and flows in an economy, and production and costs.
  • 2.1 Demonstrate sound knowledge of economics and business management.
  • 2.2 Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the theoretical principles underlying the overall functioning of an economy.
  • 2.2 Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the theoretical principles underlying the overall functioning of an economy. 2.2.1 Range includes but is not limited to the: Labour market, monetary sector, public sector, foreign sector and macro-economic problems.
  • 2.3 Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the theoretical principles underlying business management, general management and the functional management of an enterprise.
  • 2.3 Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the theoretical principles underlying business management, general management and the functional management of an enterprise. 2.3.1 Range of understanding includes but is not limited to: Business organisation and its environment, leadership and control in management, public relations, the integrated marketing strategy, general business management, financial management, asset management, financing decisions, operations management, purchasing management, human resource management and contemporary issues in management.
  • 2.4 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the basic principles of accounting. 2.4.1 Range of understanding includes but is not limited to: Compiling income statements and balance sheets, proper recording of assets, and proper record of liabilities.
  • 2.4 Demonstrate understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements.
  • 2.5 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the theoretical principles underlying the concepts of companies, close-corporations, partnerships, manufacturing, non-profit organisations and branches
  • 2.5 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the theoretical principles underlying the concepts of companies, close-corporations, partnerships, manufacturing, non-profit organisations and branches.
  • 3.1 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the employee as an individual and the differences between employees from a psychological perspective.
  • 3.1 Understand employee differences from a psychological perspective.
  • 3.2 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the labour relations management process in terms of the individual employee
  • 3.2 Understand labour relations management for individual employees.
  • 4.10 Identify and compare the basic characteristics of partnerships, companies and close corporations and determine which of these forms of business enterprise is the most suitable in specific circumstances.
  • 4.11 Demonstrate sound understanding of the principles of the law of succession.
  • 4.12 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the different aspects of negotiable instruments and intellectual property in South Africa.
  • 4.13 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the employment contract.
  • 4.14 Demonstrate sound understanding of topics underlying the law of sale and lease.
  • 4.15 Demonstrate a sound understanding of topics underlying the law of property.
  • 4.16 Demonstrate a sound understanding of topics underlying the law of contract.
  • 4.16 Demonstrate a sound understanding of topics underlying the law of contract. 4.16.1 Range: Requirements for a valid contract, general contractual terms, breach of contract and termination of a contract.
  • 4.17 Demonstrate a sound understanding of topics underlying the collective labour law.
  • 4.18 Demonstrate a sound understanding of topics underlying the law of delict.
  • 4.19 Demonstrate sound understanding of the law of insolvency.
  • 4.1 Appreciate influences of Roman, Roman-Dutch and English Law.
  • 4.1 Demonstrate an appreciation of the influences of Roman Law, Roman-Dutch Law and English Law on South African Law.
  • 4.20 Identify and analyse legal problems and solve these accordingly with reference to case law.
  • 4.2 Demonstrate understanding of the authoritative and secondary sources of law and how to utilise them in practice.
  • 4.2 Understand sources of law and legal professions.
  • 4.3 Demonstrate the ability to distinguish between the different Courts in South Africa and also know how to read and summarise a court case.
  • 4.3 Distinguish between different courts and summarise cases.
  • 4.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the legal profession and the structure of our Courts.
  • 4.5 Demonstrate an understanding of the different branches of South African Law.
  • 4.6 Demonstrate an understanding of public law, private law and procedural law and explain the differences between them.
  • 4.7 Demonstrate the ability to solve legal problems relating to the above aspects of law.
  • 4.8 Explain the Law of Persons in terms of how a legal subject comes into being, what its legal position will be, how a legal subject comes to an end in the eyes of the law, the concept of legal status and the various factors which have an effect on legal status.
  • 4.9 Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the different branches of family law in South Africa.
  • 5.1 Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the theoretical principles underlying calculations of quantities that describe the nature of a population, grouping of data, probabilities, consequences of the actions of decision-makers, hypothesis testing and research.
  • 5.1 Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the theoretical principles underlying calculations of quantities that describe the nature of a population, grouping of data, probabilities, consequences of the actions of decision-makers, hypothesis testing and research.
  • 5.2 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the synergy between quantitative and qualitative approaches to form a single research process.
  • 5.2 Explain the research process and apply theory to a case study.
  • 5.3 Explain the process of a research project from the design through to data analysis and research reporting.
  • 5.4 Apply theory to a selected case study by carrying out a sound research proc
  • 5.4 Apply theory to a selected case study by carrying out a sound research process
  • 6.1 Apply academic knowledge to practice in a real-world context.
  • 6.1 Apply academic knowledge to practice in a real world context by working under supervision in an organisation
  • 7.1 Explain entrepreneurship and its role in economic development.
  • 7.1 Explain entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial process.
  • 7.2 Explain how to integrate functional area material as it applies to new venture creation and growth.
  • 7.3 Demonstrate an understanding of the role of entrepreneurship and new venture creation in economic development.
  • 7.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the role and activities of entrepreneurship in a global setting
  • 7.4 Demonstrate an understanding of the role and activities of entrepreneurship in a global setting.
  • 8.1 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the South African management environment and how to systematically apply general management principles.
  • 8.2 Explain the various functions performed by managers and the skills needed to perform optimally, including planning, organising, leading and managing
  • 8.2 Explain the various functions performed by managers and the skills needed to perform optimally, including planning, organising, leading and managing.
  • 9.1 Explain the decisions executive management should take to define a workable business strategy which will guide functional managers in formulating their own strategy in line with the business strategy
  • 9.1 Explain the decisions executive management should take to define a workable business strategy which will guide functional managers in formulating their own strategy in line with the business strategy.
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