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2010

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

(a) Undergraduate

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CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION ...............................................................................................................3 FACULTY BOARD AND FACULTY OFFICE PERSONNEL ........................................................5 DEPARTMENTS, LECTURING AND TECHNICAL STAFF .........................................................6 DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS CONFERRED IN THE FACULTY ................................................15 RULES FOR PROGRAMMES ..........................................................................................................16 BAdmin .................................................................................................................................................16 BCom (General) Full-Time Curriculum ................................................................................................22 BCom (General) Part-Time Curriculum ................................................................................................43 BCom (General) Extended Curriculum..................................................................................................47 BCom (Accounting) ..............................................................................................................................56 BCom (Accounting) Extended Curriculum............................................................................................61 BCom (Law) .........................................................................................................................................65 Certificate in Economic Development (CED)........................................................................................71 RECOMMENDED CURRICULA .....................................................................................................28 Economics .............................................................................................................................................28 Finance ..................................................................................................................................................30 Human Resources ..................................................................................................................................32 Information Systems..............................................................................................................................33 Investments............................................................................................................................................35 Management ..........................................................................................................................................36 Political Studies .....................................................................................................................................38 Public Management ...............................................................................................................................39 MODULE DESCRIPTORS ................................................................................................................73 Extended Curriculi: ...............................................................................................................................73 BCom (General) ...................................................................................................................................73 BCom (Accounting) ..............................................................................................................................73 Academic Literacy for Commerce .........................................................................................................91 Accounting Related Subjects .................................................................................................................92 Economics ...........................................................................................................................................133 Environmental Awareness Techniques (EAT).....................................................................................142 Fair Share (CED) ................................................................................................................................146 Finance .................................................................................................................................................97 Industrial Psychology ..........................................................................................................................154 Information Systems............................................................................................................................164 Management .......................................................................................................................................111 Mathematics (see Science calendar) ....................................................................................................174 Political Studies ...................................................................................................................................192 Public Administration ..........................................................................................................................201 Quantitative Skills for Accounting.........................................................................................................82 Quantitative Skills for Commerce..........................................................................................................84 Quantitative Skills Foundation...............................................................................................................83 Statistics...............................................................................................................................................187 Business Statistics................................................................................................................................189

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GENERAL INFORMATION CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE UNIVERSITY All postal correspondence should be addressed to the relevant person or department at: THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE PRIVATE BAG X17 BELLVILLE 7535 Should you not know the person or department, please direct all correspondence to: THE REGISTRAR UNIVERSITY OF THE WESTERN CAPE PRIVATE BAG X17 BELLVILLE 7535 Faculty related enquiries can be directly forwarded to: Ms L Kamffer Faculty Manager Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences The University of the Western Cape Private Bag X17 Bellville 7535 Tel: +27 (0)21 959 3165 Fax: +27 (0)21 959 3636 Email: [email protected] CONTACT NUMBERS UWC Switchboard: +27 (0)21 959-2911 UWC Call Centre: +27 (0)21 959 3900/1/2/3 General Fax: +27 (0)21 959-3126 THE UNIVERSITY’S WEBSITE: www.uwc.ac.za GENERAL BURSARIES AND LOANS Full particulars of bursaries and loans are set out in a separate brochure that is obtainable from: Financial Aid Office University of the Western Cape Private Bag X17 Bellville 7535 Tel: +27 (0)21 959 3114

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CALENDAR The calendar is obtainable in the following separate parts: Part I General Information Part II Faculty of Science (a) Undergraduate (b) Postgraduate Part III Faculty of Arts (a) Undergraduate

(b) Postgraduate Part IV Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences (a) Undergraduate (b) Postgraduate Part V Faculty of Education Part VI Faculty of Dentistry (a) Undergraduate (b) Postgraduate Part VII Faculty of Law Part VIII Faculty of Community and Health Sciences Part IX Schedule of Fees A separate publication containing the Faculty’s teaching and examination time-tables is obtainable from the Faculty Office. PLEASE NOTE: All prospective EMS students may be requested to write an admissions test: The National Benchmarking Test (NBT) for more detail visit the website: www.nbt.ac.za NOTICE All particulars in this calendar are applicable as from 1 January, 2010. The University reserves the right to amend any regulation or provision at any time without prior notice. Although every attempt has been made to ensure that the information is accurate, the University does not accept any liability for inaccuracies in any of the contents of this Calendar.

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FACULTY BOARD AND FACULTY OFFICE PERSONNEL FACULTY BOARD Members The Rector (ex-officio), the Vice-Rectors (ex-officio) Proffs: C Tapscott, DJ Visser, F Abrahams, CJ Bakkes, J Bardill, PJ Brink, B Cousins, C de Coning, LER De Vries, M Esau, LGH Fourie, S Gool, P Hirschsohn, P Le Roux, LJ Loots, CJJ Mphaisha, L Thompson, C Visser, JJ Williams, Extraordinary Prof: D Blackmur Extraordinary Prof (Associate): O Mollagee Extraordinary Senior Lecturers: Dr G Whyte, Dr B von Lieres Drs: LA Bosman, D Desai, I Ille, A Grutter, J Harvey, L Jacobs, , E Makaudze, P Nel, M November, R Peters, J Pretorius, L Pretorius, Messrs: RG Arendse, A Bayat, KBriggs, P Brijlal, G Caseley, T Combrinck, KA Gottschalk, G Hearn, K Heslop, OE Hohls, E Isaacs, J Jansen, C Melzer, ER Mentoor, , , N Morgan, V Naicker, P Nel, P Parks, W Rinquest, P Saungweme, J Siebrits, R Small, AJ Saayman, A Stoltz, G Thaver Mmes: L Kamffer A Bayat, H Duh, R Francis, R Jano, L Lorente-Quesada, P Makoni, , V McGhie, M Moses, P Pugin, B Raymond, Representatives of: Faculty of Law: F Moosa (sec Mrs K. Malherbe) Faculty of Arts: L Hibbert Faculty of Science: A Latief

FACULTY OFFICE PERSONNEL

Dean: C Tapscott, PhD (London), MSoc Sc (Birmingham), BSocSc (Hons), PA(UCT)

Deputy Dean: Vacant Faculty Manager: Mrs Lindi Kamffer, BCom (Hons) (UP), MCom (Unisa) Senior Faculty Officer: N Cloete, MAdmin (UWC) Faculty Officer: G Hobyani ADM (UWC) Faculty Officer: M Engel Faculty Officer: C Hoorn (BAdmin) (Hons) (UWC) Faculty Officer: Administrative Officer: N Sotenjwa BCom (UWC) Administrative Assistant Vacant Dean’s Secretary: S Van der Schyff Dean’s Administrative Assistant Z Salie Reception: L Naude

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DEPARTMENTS, LECTURING AND TECHNICAL STAFF (Departmental chairpersons are denoted with an asterisk)

ACCOUNTING Professors: PJ Brink, MAcc (US), CA (SA)

*CJ Bakkes, MCompt (Unisa), CA (SA) Associate Professor: O Mollagee, BCom (Hons Acc) (UWC), BCom (Hons)

Taxation (UCT), CA (SA) [Extraordinary] Senior Lecturers: K Briggs, BCom (UPE), BCom (Hons) (Unisa), CTA

(Unisa), MCom (RAU), MCom (Tax) (UPE), CA (SA) AJ Saayman, BCompt (Hons) (Unisa), CA (SA)

LJacobs, BAcc, BCom (Hons), CIMA, MBA (US), PhD (FinMan) (UP)

BRaymond, BCom (Hons) (UWC), CA (SA) JJansen BCom (Acc) (UWC), BCom (Hons) ACC (KZN),

CA(SA) J Siebritz BCom (Law) (US), LLB (US), BCompt (Hons)

(UNISA), CA(SA) BCompt (Hons) (Unisa), CA (SA) P Lecturers: W Rinquest, BCom, HDE, Bed (UWC)

R Small, BCom, BSc, CTA (UCT) Secretary: Vacant Marks Administrators: E Felaar NCM (Pentech) R Couert, BCom (UWC) ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT Senior Lecturer: *MD November, BA (Hons) (England), MA (History)

(London), MA (Teaching English as a second language (USA), PhD (USA)

Lecturers: VF McGhie, BA (UWC), BA (Hons) (Linguistics) (UWC), HDE (Postgraduate) (UWC); MA (Linguistics) (UWC)

FE Chu, BA (English) (UWC), HDHET (CPUT) GN Hans, BA (UWC), BA (Hons) (Sociolinguistics)

(UWC) Lecturers (Extended Curriculum Prog): CW Melzer, BSc (Hons), BCom (Hons), MBA (UCT) RG Arendse, BCom (Hons) (UWC)

D Desai, BSc (Hons) (UWC), BMus (UCT), Bed (Unisa), PhD (Natal)

L Lorente-Quesada, BCom (Hons) (Las Villas, Cuba), MCom (UWC) G Thaver, BCom (Hons) (UWC)

Secretary: R May Marks Administrator: Vacant EMS STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESEARCH UNIT (ESSRU) Unit Coordinator: M. du Preez Administrator: L van Wyk SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE Acting Director: Vacant *

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Mauerberger Chair in Finance Prof: S Gool, BSc (UCT), BEcon Hons (UWC), MA Fin (UCalif), HED (Unisa), Chartered Finacial Analyst Sanlam Chair in Investment Management Prof: C Visser, BCom (Hons) (RAU), MCom (RAU), DCom

(RAU) P Hirschsohn, BBusSc (UCT), BCom (Hons) (Unisa), MSc (Oxon), PhD (MIT)

Professor: DJ Visser, BCom, HDE (US), BCom (Hons) (Unisa), MCom (UWC), PhD (US) (FIAC)

Associate Professor: L De Vries, BCom (Hons) STD (UWC), MBA(US) Senior Lecturers: ER Mentoor, MCom (UWC)

R Francis, BSc (UCT) (HONS) (UCT), MPhil (UCT) A Grutter, BA (UCT), MBA (UCT)

JM Harvey (BSc Honours (Rhodesia), BSc(Hons) (London), DPhil (Maths)(UZim) EBH Isaacs, MCom (UWC) N Morgan, BCom (UWC), MBA (US), MSc (Cornell) R Peters, BCom, B.Com (Hons) (UWC), MBL (Unisa), PhD (UJ)

Lecturers: ABayat, BA (Medina), BCom (Hons) (UWC), MCom (UWC) P Brijlal, BSc, HDE (Natal), MBA (UDW) T Combrinck HDE, Bed, BCom (Hons), MCom (UWC) HDuh, BCom (University of Uyo, Nigeria), BCom (Hons) (Wits), MCom (Wits) V Naicker, ADM (UWC), MCom (UWC) P Parks MBA Fin (SQueensland), BSc (G Eng) (ANU, Australia), PG Dip (IT/IS) (Canberra)), P Pugin (BCom) (Hons), MCom (UWC) G Caseley, BCom (Natal), BCom (Hons) (Unisa) Cum Laude, MBA (Wits) Cum Laude P Makoni P Saungweme

Administrators: V RB Scheepers

M Simons, ADM (UWC), BCom (Hons) (UWC) ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT UNIT (EDU) Coordinator: EBH Isaacs, MCom (UWC) AFRICAN CENTRE FOR CITIZENSHIP & DEMOCRACY Director/Professor: L Thompson, BA (UCT), BA (Hons), MA (Rhodes),

PhD (UWC) Administrator: Vacant ECONOMICS Professors: LJ Loots, BCom (Hons) (RAU), DipDE (Cantab) Associate Professors: Vacant Senior Lecturers: P Jacobs, BEcon (Ed) (UWC), BEcon (Hons) (UWC), MA

(Economics) (Fordham), PhD (Economics) Fordham

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Lecturers: E Makaudze, BSc (Econ) (Hons) UZ, MSc (Econ) (Texas A & M) (USA), MA (Econ) (OSU), USA, PhD (Econ) (OSU) (USA) M Moses, BEcon (Hons) (UWC), MCom (Econ) (UWC) A Bayat, MA (Econ) (William's College, Massachusetts)

Undergraduate Administrator: C Dilgee Postgraduate Administrator: F Petersen Secretary: Vacant Administrative Assistant: N Jooste INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY Professor: F Abrahams, BEcon (UWC), BCom Hons (Cum Laude)

(UWC), MEcon (UWC), DCom (Unisa), Registered Ind Psychologist with the Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Associate Professor: Vacant Senior Lecturers: *LA Bosman, Hons BEcon (US), MEcon (US),

Hons B(B&A) (US), DCom (UPE), P/G Dipl (Adv Labour Law) (RAU) Registered Industrial Psychologist (HPCSA) K Heslop, BA (Hons) (Psychology UND), BAdmin (Hons) (Ind Relations); BAdmin (Hons) (Ind Psychology); MAdmin (Ind Psych), (Cum Laude) (UDW), Registered Industrial Psychologist (HPCSA), Registered Chartered Human Resource Practitioner (SABPP)

R Jano, BCom (Hons) (UWC), MCom (UWC), Registered Industrial Psychologist (HPCSA), Registered Master HR: Educator and Training (SABPP) P Nel, BCom (Gen), BCom (Hons)(Hum Res Man), MCom (Comm Man)(UP), MCom (Hum Res Man), PhD (Industrial Pychology) (US), Registered Industrial Psychologist (HPCSA), Chartered HR Practitioner (SABPP)

Lecturers: Vacant Marks Administrator: R Oliver, BCom (Hons) (UWC) Secretary: D Ferrus, BA (UWC), BA (Hons) (UWC) INFORMATION SYSTEMS Professor: *LCH Fourie, BA, BTh, MTh, LTh, DTh (US), MBA

(Potchefstroom University) Extra-ordinary Senior Lecturer: G Whyte, PhD (Cranfield University, UK), MBA

(Westminster University, UK), BA (Hons) (Business Studies & Finance) (University of South Bank, UK)

Senior Lecturer: Vacant Lecturers: GHearn BInst-Agrar Hons (UP), BSc For (Silviculture) US

(MSAIF) Z Mitrovic, MCom (IM) (UWC), DTech (CPUT)

JK Njenga, BSc (Computer Science) (University of Nairobi); M.Com (IM) (UWC)

Dept Administrator: Vacant Post-grad Administrator: WMwaba BA (University of North West) Marks Administrator: S Parkar, BCom (UWC)

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LAW FACULTY Mercantile Law I: E D Malherbe, BA, LLB, LLM (US)

D Hamman, BA, LLB, (US), LLM, LLD (UCT), Attorney of the High Court of SA

Mercantile Law II: A von Zelewski, First & Second State Examinations in Law (Germany), Attorney of the High Court of SA

A Makasi S Brown

Employment Law: P S Bolton, BProc, LLB, LLM (UWC), Advocate of the High Court of SA

Company Law: G F Kotze, BA, LLB, LLM (US), Advocate of the High Court of SA

Social Security Law: A von Zelewski, First & Second State Examinations in Law (Germany), Attorney of the High Court of SA

B Conradie Public Law: K Chinnian-Kester, BA, LLB, LLM (UWC) POLITICAL STUDIES Senior Lecturer: *J Pretorius, PhD (Cambridge)

KA Gottschalk, BA (Hons) (UCT) S Pillay, BA (Hons), MA (UWC) (Seconded) Extra-ordinary Senior Lecturer: B von Lieres, BA (Hons) (WITS), MA (Wits) DPhil

(University of Essex) Lecturer: Vacant Marks Administrator: JM Hoskins, BA (UWC) BProc (UWC), LLB (UWC) MATHEMATICS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS Dept Chairperson: Prof RL Fray, MSc(UWC), MSc(Stell), PhD(Stell) Admin Assistant: GL Hendricks, DipExSecr(Bellv Acad/Boston House) Professors: RL Fray, MSc(UWC), MSc(Stell), PhD(US) PJ Witbooi, MSc(UWC), PhD(UCT) Associate Professors: F Benyah, PhD (Univ of Western Australia, Perth) Extra-Ordinary Profs: J Key, MPHIL, PhD (London) Senior Lecturers: N Marcus, BSc(Hons)(Unisa), PhD(UCT)

E Mwambene, Drrernat(Vienna) K Patidar, PhD (IIT Kanpur, India)

Lecturers: M Mdekazi, MSc(Wisconsin), MSc(UCT) MR Omar, HDE, PhD (UCT)

W Fish, HDE, MSc(Math Ed)(UNISA), MSc(UCT), PhD(UWC)

M Mohlala, PhD (Howard University) Senior Officer: MG Salasa, BSc(Hons)(UWC) B May, BSc, HDE, Bed (UWC) A Taylor, BSc, HDE (UWC) Officers: F Karriem, MSc (UWC)

J Wyngaardt, BSc(Hons)(UWC) Administrative Assistant: GL Hendricks, (Dip EX Secr) (Bellv Acad/Boston House)

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STATISTICS Dept Chairperson: Prof RJ Blignaut, BSc(RAU), MSc(UCT), PhD(Pretoria) Admin Assistant: L Selbourne, BTh(Urbanium University-Rome) Professors: C Koen, PhD (UCT), PhD (Rand Afrikaans University)

D Kotze, DCom(US), MSc(Unisa), MBL(Unisa) Associate Professor: RJ Blignaut, BSc(RAU), MSc(UCT), PhD(Pretoria) Extraordinary Prof: R Shell, PhD (Yale) Senior Lecturers: H Doctor, PhD, MA (Demography) (Pennsylvania

University) G Tati, PhD (Univ Of Bristol), DEA (Univ of Paris, Pantheon-Sorbonne),MSc (IFORD), Maitrise (Univ of Congo), Licence (Univ of Congo)

Lecturers: A Latief, MSc (UWC) N Stiegler, DEA, Institut d'etudes demographiques universté de Bordeaux Maitrise and Licence, Universté montesquieu Bordeaux IV

Chief Officers: N Makapela, MSc(UWC) L Corker, BSc(Hons), MCom (UWC), MSc(UCT)

Senior Officer: R Lombard, MSc(UWC) SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT Director/Professor: *J Bardill, BA (Oxon) MA (Econ) Manchester Professor: L Thompson, BA (Stellenbosch), MA (Rhodes), PhD

(UWC) Extra-ordinary Professor: C de Coning, D Litt et Phil (UNISA)

JJ Williams BA, BA (Hons), HED (Cum Laude), MA (UWC), MUP (Master of Planning), PhD (U Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA) CJJ Mphaisha, BA (Merit) (Zambia), MPA, PhD (Pittsburgh)

Associate Professor: MV Esau, BAdmin (Hons) (UWC), MAdmin (UWC), PhD (UWC)

Senior Lecturer: OE Hohls, BA (Hons) (US), MAdmin (UWC) I Ille, Bed (Hons) (University of Ibadan) (Nigeria), MPA, (University of the North), PhD (Public Affairs) (University of Pretoria)

Lecturer: L Pretorius, PGD in Econ, Adv Dipl in Educ, HDE, BA (UCT), MA (UCT), PhD (UWC)

Receptionist: F Hendricks Secretarial Diploma (Todds Commercial College)

Librarian: L Lekay, BBibl, BAdmin (Hons) UWC Training Division Manager: E Hamza, BAdmin (Hons) (UWC) Administrator: V Haywood, PGDG (UWC) Finance Manager: AD Roman, BA (UWC), HDE (UWC), BCom (Hons) (UWC) P/G Programme Coordinator: L Pretorius, PGD in Econ, Adv Dipl In Educ, HDE, BA

(UCT), MA (UCT), PhD (UWC) Senior P/G Administrator: L Festers P/G Administrator: C Prins, BCom (UWC) P/G Assistant Administrator: B Maart Receptionist: F Hendricks Secretarial Diploma (Todds Commercial

College) Exchange Programmes Administrator: Vacant

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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT U/G PROGRAMME Professor: CJJ Mphaisha, BA (Merit) (Zambia), MPA, PhD,

(Pittsburgh) Senior Lecturers: OE Hohls, BA (Hons) (US), MAdmin (UWC)

MV Esau, BAdmin (Hons) (UWC), MAdmin (UWC), PhD (UWC)

Lecturers U/G Programme Coordinator: OE Hohls, BA (Hons) (US), MAdmin (UWC) U/G Programme Secretary: L Eyssen PROGRAMME FOR LAND AND AGRARIAN STUDIES (PLAAS) Director and Professor: B Cousins, BA (UNISA), DPhil (Zim) Dep Director and Ass Proff: A du Toit, MA (US), PhD (Essex) Senior Researchers: M Aliber, MA (Michigan), PhD (Essex) M Hara, MSc (Humberside), PhD (UWC) E Lahiff, MA (Manchester), PhD (London) F Matose, MSc (Alberta), DPhil (Sussex) R Hall, BSocSc (Hons) (UCT), MPhil (Oxford) R Verma, B.Eng(McGill), MA (Carleton) Senior Lecturer/Researcher: M Isaacs, MPhil, PhD (UWC) Researchers: K Kleinbooi, BSocSc (Stell) T Maluleke, Nat Dipl Educ (Shigwedzi) T Manenzhe, BA (UNIVEN) J Mogaladi, B.SocSci (Hons) (UCT), MPhil (UWC) D Neves, BA (Hons), MA (Rhodes) S Shirinda, BA (UDW), LLB (KZN) B Tapela, MA (UP), MPhil (UWC) O Ukpabi, MA (Amsterdam), MPhil (UCT) W Whande, BSc (Hons) (UCT), MPhil (UWC) Research Assistant: P Zamchiya, BSc (Hons) (Zim) Administrative Manager: U Arends, BA (Hons) (UWC), Dip Adult Ed (UCT) Business Manager: E Joshua, Dipl Fin Acc (Varsity College) Finance Officer: Vacant Senior Finance Manager: A Paries-Dreyer, BCom (UWC) Finance Assistant: D Delpaul, Nat Dipl (Internal Auditing), (CPUT) Information Officer: N Jamie, Nat Dipl (Lib & Info Science (CPUT) Librarian (P/T): N Memani, Nat Dip (Lib & Info Science (CPUT) Administrator: T Waries, Sec.Dipl (Maurice), Pub Rel Cert (Damelin) Administrator (P/G Prog): C Henry, BCom (UWC) Reception Officer: G Daries, Sec.Dipl (Maurice) Admin Assistant: Vacant AFRCIAN CENTRE FOR CITIZENSHIP AND DEMOCRACY The African Centre for Citizenship & Democracy (ACCD) was established in 1990 to: * research and disseminate findings on southern African issues, particularly those of a social,

economic and political nature; * educate South Africans in regional and international relations through appropriate academic and

Adult Education courses; * raise public awareness of southern African questions through conferences, symposia and

workshops. The ACCD’s establishment was motivated by a concern that regional and international issues have traditionally been held outside the domain of South Africa’s majority and that the history of domination, conflict and aggression which has characterised relations between South Africa and its neighbours in the past requires:

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* the conduct of research in South Africa relevant to the construction of a peace-oriented, non-militaristic, non-hegemonic cooperative order in southern Africa after apartheid.

* an analysis of current and future problems from the point of view of promoting a new type of regional role for a democratic South Africa.

SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT The mission of the School of Government at the University of the Western Cape is to contribute to the development of policies, institutions and practices of democratic governance by means of:

• the production of appropriately educated and trained elected officials and administrators; • the production of knowledge through research which will inform policy making in the

spheres of governance and administration; • the promotion of the values of democratic accountability, social equity, ethical conduct,

transparency, responsiveness and representativeness as key dimensions of the process of political and administrative transformation in South Africa.

• to broaden the School’s target groups to include a greater number of students, particularly black students and women, who possess practical experience not only in the public service but in other related sectors (NGOs, Unions, CBOs etc.);

• to give the School’s programmes a more relevant practical orientation in addition to theoretical and descriptive understanding and knowledge;

• to introduce new forms of teaching and learning methodologies, that are innovative, interactive and experiential in focus, and designed to stimulate critical thinking and problem solving; and

• to use more varied and imaginative assessment procedures, designed to test practical skills and competencies as well as theoretical and descriptive knowledge.

PROGRAMME FOR LAND AND AGRARIAN STUDIES (PLAAS) VISION AND MISSION

PLAAS engages in research, training, policy development and advocacy in relation to land and agrarian reform, rural governance and natural resource management. PLAAS is committed to social change that empowers the poor, builds democracy and enhances sustainable livelihoods. Gender equity is integral to these goals. PLAAS aims for rigour in its scholarship, excellence in its training, and effectiveness in its policy support and advocacy. It strives to play a critical yet constructive role in processes of social, economic and political transformation. FAIR SHARE Fair Share is a unit of the School of Government, at the University of the Western Cape. Within the School of Government’s broad vision of fostering democratic and effective governance, Fair Share is the unit that works primarily within communities to assist civil society organisations to participate in municipal governance. The focus of our work is to strengthen the capacity of communities to participate effectively in municipal planning and budgeting processes. A meaningful participation of communities in municipal planning and budgeting processes has been a key focus of Fair Share’s programmes since its inception. Through its two main programmes, i.e. Certificate in Economic Development and the Local Government Partnership Programme, Fair Share has developed various capacity building interventions for communities, community organisations, ward committees, municipal councillors, municipal officials and a broad range of non-governmental organisations.

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Programmes Local Government Partnership Programme (LGPP) This programme aims to strengthen the capacity of both civil society and elected leaders to work together productively to develop and implement policies that respond to the developmental needs of communities. The LGPP, within which the training of ward committees, councillors and community organisations is located, is a national programme, running in several municipalities in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Free State and Western Cape provinces. The LGPP has through contracts and partnership arrangements provided training, research and institutional support to municipalities, ward committees and community structures in the 7 provinces. Certificate in Economic Development (CED) The CED is an accredited programme offered at National Qualifications Framework Level 5. It was designed to meet the demand for street economists who are able to assist their organizations and communities to participate in economic development processes of their communities. The CED strives to, in a focused and in-depth programme delivered over a period of one year. It utilizes contracted experienced facilitators from and outside Fair Share. The CED is offered through both an on-site learning as well as a distance education model utilizing adult education principles and methods. A central aspect of the delivery is that participants are required to apply their learning in their community and organisational contexts. Participants are recruited from the Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Western and North West provinces. Most of our participants are from community-based organisations, non-governmental organisations and from municipalities. To date, since 2003 177 students have participated in the CED. Research and Publications To ensure that our work is constantly responding to the changing needs in the various contexts where we work, ongoing research is critical. The research agenda is thus shaped by the needs emerging from the various programmes and projects. Accordingly, publications are regularly produced to inform and educate ourselves and community organisations on matters of local government and broad range of social and economic development issues. Our main publication is Partnership in Action. This publication is used for among other things to share with our partners and communities the valuable insights and lessons we made from working with communities. It is produced quarterly and highlights our collective reflection of our work. THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT UNIT (EDU)

The Entrepreneurship Development Unit is located in the School of Business and Finance (SBF) at the University of the Western Cape. The mission of the Entrepreneurship Development Unit is to promote enterprise development focusing on the SME sector, including building the capacity of existing businesses to take advantage of linkage opportunities within the local economy. Furthermore, through the provision of specific training and counseling support/consulting services, its goal is to equip entrepreneurs (both students and SME owners) to be able to manage more effectively and efficiently. The Unit seeks to work in partnership with organizations strategically placed to promote economic growth and development within the South African context.

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The specific aims are: – to coordinate research, training and consulting which focuses on the SME (small, medium

enterprises) sector: – to coordinate and grow a practical project for final year undergraduate students of the School of

Business and Finance (SBF) which gives them the opportunity to earn credits by completing a project for a large firm or providing a business consultancy service to a small or micro enterprise;

– to partner the School of Business and Finance (SBF) in developing and teaching a specialized

Enterprise Development stream in its honours programme. This stream will provide the training required by SME entrepreneurs to enable them to professionalize, develop and grow their operations, and by graduates keen to work with NGOs, financial institutions, etc. in providing management, financial, consultancy and other support to the SME sector;

– to provide consultancy services and develop sustainable relationships with the business community; – to develop and present short courses to address particular business/ organizational requirements;

and – to develop, coordinate and teach a range of certificated courses and Management Development

Programmes, either as stand-alone programmes or in conjunction with other units in the Faculty.

EMS STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESEARCH UNIT (ESSRU) The ESSRU is a student support unit in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Their vision is to facilitate a structure that would act as a catalyst for the improvement of academic performance and the general well-being of first year students. They make it their business to create and advocate a future awareness that facilitates growth and self-direction

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DEGREES, DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES CONFERRED IN THE FACULTY

DEGREES Baccalaureus Administrationis BAdmin Baccalaureus Commercii BCom Baccalaureus Commercii (Accounting) BCom (Acc) Baccalaureus Commercii (Law) BCom (Law) Baccalaureus Adminstrationis (Honours) BAdmin (Hons) Baccalaureus Commercii (Honours) BCom (Hons) Baccalaureus Economicae (Honours) BEcon (Hons) Magister Administrationis MAdmin Magister Economicae MEcon Magister Commercii MCom Magister Public Administration MPA Magister Philosophiae MPhil Philosophiae Doctor PhD DIPLOMAS Advanced Diploma in Management ADM Advanced Diploma in Economic Policy ADEP CERTIFICATES Certificate in Economic Development (Detail obtainable from the Fair Share Unit (School of Government)

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RULES FOR PROGRAMMES BACCALAUREUS ADMINISTRATIONIS DEGREE (BAdmin) (3yrs-f/time) (4yrs-p/time) D.1 ADMISSION Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates will be required to meet the following criteria to be enrolled for the degree: Baccalaureus Administrationis D.1.1 Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated from 2008 (a) The National Senior Certificate for Bachelor’s Degree study plus a score of no less than 27

points calculated according to the University’s approved points system, as well as the following specific subject requirements:

• Level 4 (50-59%) in English (home or 1st additional language). • Level 3 (40-49%) in Another language (home or 1st additional language) • Level 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics or • Level 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics Literacy

(b) Students will be required to write the National Benchmark Test (NBT).

OR (c) A qualification or level of competence which the Senate of the University has deemed to be

equivalent to the requirements stipulated in (a) and (b) above. D.1.2 Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated before 2008

(a) No person shall be admitted as a candidate for the BAdmin degree unless he/she has

obtained the Matriculation Certificate or an Exemption certificate thereof with an aggregate of at least a D (50%).

(b) Students will be required to write the National Benchmark Test (NBT). Please visit the

website: www.nbt.ac.za for further information.


equivalent to the requirements stipulated in (a) and (b) above. D. 2 SELECTION As only a limited number of students can be admitted to the programme, applicants will be subject to a selection procedure. D.3 DURATION Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over four years of part-time or three years of full-time study.

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D.4 CURRICULUM D.4.1 Level 1

D.4.2 Level 2

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Political Studies 131 POL131 15 Public Administration 131 PUA131 15 South African Politics and Government 132 GOV132 15 Academic Literacy for Commerce (ALC) 131/132 ALC131/132 15 Information Systems 131/132 IFS131/132 15 Group 2 (select 1 module) Quantitative Literacy for Commerce QLC141 15 Quantitative Skills for Comm. 131 QSC131 15 Quantitative Skills for Comm. 132 QSC132 15 Electives (select 2 modules to the value of 30 credits) Accounting for Management 131/132 ACM131/132 15 Business Statistics 131/132 BUS131132 15 Economics 133/134 ECO133/134 15 Industrial Psychology 132 IPS132 15 Management 131/132 MAN131/132 15 Public Law 131 PUB131 15 Statistics 142 (full-time) STA142 15 Statistics 131 (part-time) STA131 15 Environmental Awareness 111 EAT111 10 Environmental Awareness 121 EAT121 10

Sub-total 120

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Political Studies 211 POL211 10 Political Studies 221 POL221 10 Political Studies 213 POL213 10 Political Studies 224 POL224 10 Public Administration 211 PUA211 10 Public Administration 212 PUA212 10 Public Administration 221 PUA221 10 Public Administration 222 PUA222 10 Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 Economics 231 ECO231 10 Economics 232 ECO232 10 Economics 233 ECO233 10 Economics 234 ECO234 10 Group 2 Industrial Psychology 231 IPS231 10 Industrial Psychology 232 IPS232 10

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D.4.3 Level 3

Industrial Psychology 233 IPS233 10 Industrial Psychology 234 IPS234 10 Group 3 Information Systems 231 IFS 231 20 Information Systems 233 IFS233 20 Group 4 (select 2 sub-groups) Sub-group 1 Management 231 MAN231 10 Management 233 MAN233 10 Sub-group 2 Management 234 MAN234 10 Management 235 MAN235 10 Sub-group 3 Management 201 MAN201 10 Management 206 MAN206 10

Sub-total 120

Option 1 (select both groups) Module Name Alpha Code Cred Group 1 Political Studies 311 POL311 15 Political Studies 312 POL312 15 Political Studies 321 POL321 15 Political Studies 322 POL322 15 Group 2 Public Administration 311 PUA311 15 Public Administration 313 PUA313 15 Public Administration 321 PUA321 15 Public Administration 323 PUA323 15 Option 2 (select 1 group from option 1 and one group from option 2) Module Name Alpha Code Cred Group 1 (if not selected in option 1) Political Studies 311 POL311 15 Political Studies 312 POL312 15 Political Studies 321 POL321 15 Political Studies 322 POL322 15 Group 2 (if not selected in option 1) Public Administration 311 PUA311 15 Public Administration 313 PUA313 15 Public Administration 321 PUA321 15 Public Administration 323 PUA323 15 Group 3 Compulsory Economics 331 ECO331 15 Economics 332 ECO332 15 Electives (select 2 modules) Economics 335 ECO335 15 Economics 336 ECO336 15

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D.5 ASSESSMENT

Assessment is governed by Rule A.5 as stipulated in the University Calendar: General Information Part 1.

D.6 PROMOTION RULES Unless Senate decides otherwise and subject to rule A.3.2.3 or otherwise provided in Faculty rules: D.6.1 Full-time D.6.1.1 Level 1 D.6.1.1.1 A student is required to pass at least 30 credits in the 1st year of registration and 90 credits

per annum thereafter.

D.6.1.1.2 After one year of study, a student must have passed Academic Literacy for Commerce and Quantitative Literacy for Commerce or Quantitative Skills for Commerce.

D.6.1.1.3 A student shall be promoted to the 2nd year of study on obtaining at least 90 credits.

Economics 311 ECO311 15 Economics 321 ECO321 15 Group 4 Industrial Psychology 331 IPS331 15 Industrial Psychology 333 IPS333 15 Industrial Psychology 335 IPS335 15 Industrial Psychology 337 IPS337 15 Group 5 Information Systems 361 IFS361 30 Information Systems 362 IFS362 30 Group 6 Management 304 MAN304 15 Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 312 MAN312 15 Group 7 Management 304 MAN304 15 Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 303 MAN303 15 Management 306 MAN306 15 Group 8 Management 304 MAN304 15 Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 325 MAN325 15 Group 9 Management 304 MAN304 15 Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 324 MAN324 15 Management 325 MAN325 15

Sub-total 120

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D.6.1.1.4 After two years of study a student must have passed all 1st year level modules in order to promote.

D.6.1.2 Level 2 D.6.1.2.1 A student shall be promoted to the 3rd year of study on obtaining at least 210 credits. D.6.1.2.2 After three years of study a student must have passed all 2nd year level modules in order to

promote. D.6.1.3 Level 3 D.6.1.3.1 A student shall complete the degree once 360 credits are obtained and all the requirements

for the degree are met. D.6.1.3.2 Final promotions are done according to the rules applicable to the degree at the date of first

enrolment, provided that the student continues to promote. D.6.1.3.3 The latest rules applicable to the degree will be applied (the following year) when further

admission was refused or when a student has interrupted his/her studies. D.6.2 Part-time D.6.2.1 A student is required to pass at least 30 credits in the 1st year of registration and 60 credits


D.6.2.2 After two years of study, a student must have passed Academic Literacy for Commerce and Quantitative Literacy for Commerce or Quantitative Skills for Commerce.

D.6.2.3 After three years of enrolment passed all 1st year level modules. D.6.2.4 After five years of enrolment passed all 2nd year level modules. D.6.2.5 A student shall be promoted to the 2nd year of study on obtaining at least 90 credits. D.6.2.6 A student shall be promoted to the 3rd year of study on obtaining at least 210 credits. D.6.2.7 A student shall complete the degree once 360 credits are obtained and all the requirements

for the degree are met. D.6.2.8 Final promotions are done according to the rules applicable to the degree at the date of first

enrolment, provided that the student continues to promote.

D.6.2.9 The latest rules applicable to the degree will be applied when further admission was refused or when a student has interrupted his/her studies.

D.6.2.10 Please note that new promotion rules were implemented as from 2003 and will be phased in

effective each year until 7th Enrolment. D.7 ADVANCE REGISTRATION D.7.1 A student who has not promoted to the 2nd year of study shall not be allowed to register for

more than 100 credits for the year, including all the outstanding 1st year credits, provided all the prerequisites and co-requisites are met.

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D.7.2 A student who has not promoted to the 3rd year of study shall not be allowed to register for more than 100 credits for the year, including all the outstanding 1st year credits, provided all the prerequisites and co-requisites are met.

D.7.3 Part-time students will be allowed to register in advance, provided they meet the

prerequisites and co requisites of the intended modules, provided that modules are offered after hours in a particular academic year.

D.8 RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION

The renewal of registration will be governed by the Rule A.3.2.3, as stipulated in the University Calendar: General Information Part 1 or otherwise provided in Faculty rules: D.9 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME D.9.1 Full-time student D.9.1.1 No full-time student shall be allowed to enroll for more than 135 credits in any year of study;

D.9.1.2 The total credit value may only exceed 360 with the permission of Senate; D.9.1.3 No student shall be allowed in any year of study to enroll for any combination of modules in

which there are class and examination timetable clashes. D.9.2 Part-time students D.9.2.1 Each student should register for a minimum of 60 credits per annum in order to complete in

the maximum period allowed; D.9.2.2 Part-time students may register for no more than 90 credits in any year or 50 more credits in

a single semester. D.9.2.5 Students transferring from full-time studies are required to follow the curriculum offered

during evening classes. D.9.3 Transferring to BCom Degree The following requirements are compulsory for students wishing to change from the BAdmin to the BCom Degree: D.9.3.1 A pass in 75 of the 90 compulsory BAdmin 1st year credits D.9.3.2 Passed at least 105 credits in the first year of enrolment full-time or in two years part-time

enrolment

D.9.3.3 Passed Quantitative Skills for Commerce or passed Quantitative Skills for Foundation with at least 75%

D.9.3.4 Statistics 132 D.9.4 Major Subjects Unless the Senate determines otherwise: D.9.4.1 Each curriculum shall have a minimum of 60 third year level credits in Public

Administration or Political Studies

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D.9.4.2 A minimum of 60 third year level credits from one of the following:

• Industrial Psychology • Economics • Political Studies or Public Administration • Management • Information Systems

D.9.4.3 Each curriculum must include at least two second year majors and one other second year

level subject.

D.9.5 No student shall be allowed to enroll for a module if this contravenes departmental prerequisite rules.

D.9.6 No student shall be given credit for both Financial Accounting 131, 132 and Accounting for

Management 131/132.

D.9.7 To do Quantitative Skills for Commerce (QSC) 131/132 or Business Statistics a pass in one of the following is required:

• Level 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics or • HG (40%) in Mathematics or • SG (50%) in Mathematics

D.9.8 To do Economics 133/134 a pass in QSC or 60% in QLC is required D.9.9 Econ 331, 332 and either Econ 311 are required for entry into Honours in Economics D.9.10 If a particular module (providing it is not a compulsory module) has less than 15 students

registered at the start of the academic year, the department has the authority to cancel that module.

BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII (GENERAL) DEGREE (BCom) (3 yrs- f/time) D.10 ADMISSION Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates will be required to meet the following criteria to be enrolled for the degree: Baccalaureus Commercii D.10.1 Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated from 2008 (a) The National Senior Certificate for Bachelor’s Degree study plus a score of no less than 27


• Level 4 (50-59%) in English (home or 1st additional language). • Level 3 (40-49%) in Another language (home or 1st additional language) • Level 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics

(b) Students will be required to write the National Benchmark Test (NBT)

OR

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(c) A qualification or level of competence which the Senate of the University has deemed to be equivalent to the requirements stipulated in (a) and (b) above.

D.10.2 Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated before 2008 (a) Candidates must have obtained a Matriculation Certificate or an exemption certificate

thereof or an equivalent qualification with an aggregate of at least a C (60%) with the following subject requirements:

• HG (40%, E symbol) Mathematics or • SG (60%, C symbol) Mathematics and



equivalent to the requirements stipulated in (a) and (b) above. D. 11 SELECTION As only a limited number of students can be admitted to the programme, applicants will be subject to a selection procedure. D.12 DURATION Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over four years of part-time or three years of full-time study. D.13 CURRICULUM D.13.1 Level 1

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Academic Literacy for Commerce (ALC) 131/132 ALC131/132 15 Business Statistics 131/132 BUS131/132 15 Economics 133/134 ECO133/134 15 Information Systems 131/132 IFS131/132 15 Management 131/132 MAN131/132 15 Group 2 (select 1 module) Accounting for Management 131/132 ACM131/132 15 Financial Accounting 131 FIA131 15 Group 3 (select 1 module) Quantitative Skills for Commerce 131/132 QSC131/132 15 Mathematics 126 (EMS) MAM126 10 Electives (select 1 module) Industrial Psychology 132 IPS132 15 Mathematical Economics 135 ECO135 15 Political Studies 131 POL131 15 Public Administration 131 PUA131 15 SA Politics and Government 132 GOV132 15

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D.13.2 Level 2

Financial Accounting 132 FIA132 15 Statistics 111 and Statistics 121 (only for students wishing to major in Statistics) STA111/121 15

Sub-total 120

Module Name (select 3 groups to the value of 40 credits each) Alpha Code Cred Group 1 (select 1 sub-group) Group 1.1 Accounting for Management 231 ACM231 20 Accounting for Management 232 ACM232 20 Group 1.2 Financial Accounting 212 FIA212 10 Financial Accounting 213 FIA213 10 Financial Accounting 222 FIA222 10 Financial Accounting 223 FIA223 10 Group 2 Economics 231 ECO231 10 Economics 232 ECO232 10 Economics 233 ECO233 10 Economics 234 ECO234 10 Group 3 Compulsory Business Analysis 201 BSA201 10 Business Analysis 203 BSA203 10 Business Analysis 204 BSA204 10 Electives (select 1 module) Business Analysis 202 BSA202 10 Business Ethics 211 BET211 10 Group 4 (select 1 sub-group) Group 4.1 Industrial Psychology BPS 231 IPS231 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 232 IPS232 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 233 IPS233 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 234 IPS234 10 Group 4.2 Political Studies 211 POL211 10 Political Studies 213 POL213 10 Political Studies 221 POL221 10 Political Studies 224 POL224 10 Group 4.3 Public Administration 211 PUA211 10 Public Administration 212 PUA212 10 Public Administration 221 PUA221 10 Public Administration 222 PUA222 10 Group 5 Information Systems 231 IFS231 20 Information Systems 233 IFS233 20 Group 6 Information Systems 232 IFS232 20 Information Systems 234 IFS234 20

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D.13.3 Level 3

Group 7 Management 231 MAN231 10 Management 233 MAN233 10 Management 234 MAN234 10 Management 235 MAN235 10 Group 8 Statistics 211 STA211 20 Statistics 221 STA221 20 Group 9 (select 1 sub-group) Group 9.1 Compulsory Mercantile Law 212 MEC212 10 Mercantile Law 102 MER102 15 Mercantile Law 222 MER222 10 Electives (select 1 module) Business Ethics 211 BET211 10 Company Law 211 CPL211 10 Group 9.2 Mercantile Law 212 MEC212 10 Mercantile Law 222 MER222 10 Company Law 211 CPL211 10 Business Ethics 211 BET211 10 Group 10 Auditing 236 AUD236 10 Management Accounting 234 MAC234 10 Acc Information Applications 237 ACC237 10 Taxation 228 TAX228 10 Sub-total 120

Option A – Select 2 groups (majors) from the list below Module Name Alpha Code Cred Group 1 Compulsory Economics 331 ECO331 15 Economics 332 ECO332 15 Electives (select 2 modules) Economics 336 ECO336 15 Economics 321 ECO321 15 Economics 311 ECO311 15 International Economics 335 ECO335 15 Group 2 Management 307 MAN307 15 Management 308 MAN308 15 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 312 MAN312 15Group 3 Financial Accounting 312 FIA312 15 Financial Accounting 313 FIA313 15 Financial Accounting 322 FIA322 15 Financial Accounting 323 FIA323 15

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Group 4 (select 1 sub-group) Group 4.1 Industrial Psychology BPS 331 IPS331 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 333 IPS333 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 335 IPS335 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 337 IPS337 15 Group 4.2 Political Studies 311 POL311 15 Political Studies 312 POL312 15 Political Studies 321 POL321 15 Political Studies 322 POL322 15 Group 4.3 Public Administration 311 PUA311 15 Public Administration 313 PUA313 15 Public Administration 321 PUA321 15 Public Administration 323 PUA323 15Group 5 Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 304 MAN304 15 Management 306 MAN306 15 Management 303 MAN303 15Group 6 Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 304 MAN304 15 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 325 Project Management MAN325 15 Group 7 Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 304 MAN304 15 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 312 MAN312 15 Group 8 (select 2 modules) Statistics 331 STA331 30 Statistics 332 STA332 30 Statistics 333 STA333 30 Group 9 Information Systems 361 IFS361 30 Information Systems 362 IFS362 30 Option B – Select 1 group (major) from Option A above and 2 groups (half majors) from the list below

Group 1 Economics 331 ECO331 15 Economics 332 ECO332 15 Group 2 Economics 311 ECO311 15 Economics 336 ECO336 15 Group 3 Economics 321 ECO321 15 International Economics 335 ECO335 15 Group 4 Employment Law 311 EMP311 15 Social Security Law 312 (EMS) SOL312 15

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Group 5 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 312 MAN312 15 Group 6 Management 307 MAN307 15 Management 308 MAN308 15 Group 7 Financial Accounting 312 FIA312 15 Financial Accounting 313 FIA313 15 Group 8 Industrial Psychology BPS 336 IPS336 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 334 IPS334 15 Group 9 Industrial Psychology BPS 331 IPS331 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 335 IPS335 15 Group 10 Information Systems 341 IFS341 30 Group 11 Information Systems 342 IFS342 30 Group 12 Information Systems 351 IFS351 30 Group 13 Information Systems 352 IFS352 30 Group 14 Information Systems 324 IFS324 30 Group 15 Information Systems 361 IFS361 30 Group 16 Management 309 (Insurance) IST309 15 Management 310 (Insurance) IST310 15 Group 17 (compulsory for admission to Honours in Management or Finance) Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 304 MAN304 15 Group 18 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 325 Project Management MAN325 15 Group 19 Management 306 MAN306 15 Management 303 MAN303 15 Group 20 Management Accounting 314 MAC314 15 Management Accounting 324 MAC324 15 Group 21 Auditing 316 AUD316 15 Auditing 326 AUD326 15 Group 22 Taxation 318 TAX328 15 Taxation 328 TAX318 15 Group 23 Information Systems 362 IFS362 30

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D.14 SPECIALISATION AREAS – Recommended Curricula D.14.1 Economics D.14.1.1 Level 1

D.14.1.2 Level 2

Group 24 Management 333 MAN333 15 Management 339 MAN339 15

Sub-total 120

TOTAL 360

Level 1 of BCom (Gen) or BCom (Acc) or BCom (Law) with ECO134 and QSC131/132

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Economics 231 ECO231 10 Economics 232 ECO232 10 Economics 233 ECO233 10 Economics 234 ECO234 10 Electives (select 2 groups to the value of 80 credits) Group 1 (select 1 sub-group ) Group 1.1 Accounting for Management 231 ACM231 20 Accounting for Management 232 ACM232 20 Group 1.2 Financial Accounting 212 FIA212 10 Financial Accounting 213 FIA213 10 Financial Accounting 222 FIA222 10 Financial Accounting 223 FIA223 10 Group 2 (select 1 sub-group ) Group 2.1 Industrial Psychology BPS 231 IPS231 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 232 IPS232 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 233 IPS233 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 234 IPS234 10 Group 2.2 Political Studies 211 POL211 10 Political Studies 213 POL213 10 Political Studies 221 POL221 10 Political Studies 224 POL224 10 Group 3 Information Systems 231 IFS231 20 Information Systems 233 IFS233 20 Group 4 Information Systems 232 IFS232 20 Information Systems 234 IFS234 20 Group 5 Management 231 MAN231 10 Management 233 MAN233 10

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D.14.1.3 Level 3

Management 234 MAN234 10 Management 235 MAN235 10 Group 6 Statistics 211 STA211 20 Statistics 221 STA221 20 Group 7 Compulsory Business Analysis 201 BSA201 10 Business Analysis 203 BSA203 10 Business Analysis 204 BSA204 10 Electives (select 1 module) Business Analysis 202 (a pass of under 65% in ALC required) BSA202 10 Business Ethics 211 BET211 10

Sub-total 120

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Economics 331 ECO331 15 Economics 332 ECO332 15 Economics 336 ECO336 15 Economics 321 ECO321 15 Economics 311 ECO311 15 International Economics 335 ECO335 15 Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 (select 1 sub-group) Group 1.1 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 312 MAN312 15 Group 1.2 Management 307 MAN307 15 Management 308 MAN308 15 Group 2 Industrial Psychology BPS 331 IPS331 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 335 IPS335 15 Group 3 (select 1 sub-group) Group 3.1 Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 304 MAN304 15 Group 3.2 Management 309 IST309 15 Management 310 IST310 15 Group 4 (select 2 modules) Political Studies 311 POL311 15 Political Studies 312 POL312 15 Political Studies 321 POL321 15 Political Studies 322 POL322 15 Group 5 (select 1 module) Statistics 331 STA331 30

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D.14.2 Finance D.14.2.1 Level 1

D.14.2.2 Level 2

Statistics 332 STA332 30 Statistics 333 STA333 30 Group 6 (select 1 module) Information Systems 361 IFS361 30 Information Systems 362 IFS362 30 Sub-total 120 TOTAL 360

Level 1 of BCom (Gen) or BCom (Acc) or BCom (Law) with Man131/132, QSC131/132, ALC131/132, BUS131/132 and ACM131/132 OR FIA131/132 and ECO135

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Management 231 MAN231 10 Management 233 MAN233 10 Management 234 MAN234 10 Management 235 MAN235 10 Group 2 (select 1 sub-group) Group 2.1 Accounting for Management 231 ACM231 20 Accounting for Management 232 ACM232 20 Group 2.2 Financial Accounting 212 FIA212 10 Financial Accounting 213 FIA213 10 Financial Accounting 222 FIA222 10 Financial Accounting 223 FIA223 10 Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 Economics 231 ECO231 10 Economics 232 ECO232 10 Economics 233 ECO233 10 Economics 234 ECO234 10 Group 2 Information Systems 231 IFS231 20 Information Systems 233 IFS233 20 Group 3 Information Systems 232 IFS232 20 Information Systems 234 IFS234 20 Group 4 (select 1 sub-group) Group 4.1 Mercantile Law 212 MEC212 10 Mercantile Law 102 MER102 15

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D.13.2.3 Level 3

Mercantile Law 222 MER222 10 Company Law 211 CPL211 10 Group 4.2 Mercantile Law 212 MEC212 10 Mercantile Law 222 MER222 10 Company Law 211 CPL211 10 Business Ethics 211 BET211 10 Group 5 Auditing 236 AUD236 10 Management Accounting 234 MAC234 10 Acc Information Applications 237 ACC237 10 Taxation 228 TAX228 10 Group 7 Compulsory Business Analysis 201 BSA201 10 Business Analysis 203 BSA203 10 Business Analysis 204 BSA204 10 Electives (select 1 module) Business Analysis 202 (a pass of under 65% in ALC required) BSA202 10 Business Ethics 211 BET211 10 Sub-total 120

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Management 307 MAN307 15 Management 308 MAN308 15 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 312 MAN312 15 Electives (select 2 groups) Group 1 (select 1 sub-group) Group 1.1 Economics 331 ECO331 15 Economics 332 ECO332 15 Group 1.2 Economics 311 ECO311 15 Economics 335 ECO335 15 Group 2 Financial Accounting 312 FIA312 15 Financial Accounting 313 FIA313 15 Group 3 Management 309 IST309 15 Management 310 IST310 15 Group 4 (required for admission to Honours) Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 304 MAN304 15 Group 5 Management Accounting 314 MAC314 15 Management Accounting 324 MAC324 15 Group 6 Information Systems 341 IFS341 30

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D.14.3 Human Resources D.14.3.1 Level 1

D.14.3.2 Level 2

Group 7 Information Systems 342 IFS342 30 Group 8 Information Systems 351 IFS351 30 Group 9 Information Systems 352 IFS352 30 Group 10 Information Systems 324 IFS324 30 Group 11 Information Systems 361 IFS361 30 Group 12 Information Systems 362 IFS362 30 Sub-total 120 TOTAL 360

Level 1 of BCom (Gen) with BUS131/132, QSC131/132, ALC131/132 and IPS131/132

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Industrial Psychology BPS 231 IPS231 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 232 IPS232 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 233 IPS233 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 234 IPS234 10 Group 2 Management 231 MAN231 10 Management 233 MAN233 10 Management 234 MAN234 10 Management 235 MAN235 10 Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 Economics 231 ECO231 10 Economics 232 ECO232 10 Economics 233 ECO233 10 Economics 234 ECO234 10 Group 2 Information Systems 231 IFS231 20 Information Systems 233 IFS233 20 Group 3 Compulsory Business Analysis 201 BSA201 10 Business Analysis 203 BSA203 10 Business Analysis 204 BSA204 10

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D.14.3.3 Level 3

D.14.4 Information Systems D.14.4.1 Level 1

D.14.4.2 Level 2

Electives (select 1 module) Business Analysis 202 (a pass of under 65% in ALC required) BSA202 10 Business Ethics 211 BET211 10 Sub-total 120

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Industrial Psychology BPS 331 IPS331 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 333 IPS333 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 335 IPS335 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 337 IPS337 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 336 IPS336 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 334 IPS334 15 Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 304 MAN304 15 Group 2 Employment Law 311 EMP311 15 Social Security Law 312 (EMS) SOL312 15

Sub-total 120

TOTAL 360

Level 1 of BCom (Gen) or BCom (Acc) or BCom (Law) with IFS131/132, QSC131/132, ALC131/132

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Information Systems 231 IFS231 20 Information Systems 233 IFS233 20 Group 2 Information Systems 232 IFS232 20 Information Systems 234 IFS234 20 Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 Accounting for Management 231 ACM231 20 Accounting for Management 232 ACM232 20 Group 2 Economics 231 ECO231 10 Economics 232 ECO232 10 Economics 233 ECO233 10 Economics 234 ECO234 10

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D.14.4.3 Level 3

Group 3 Management 231 MAN231 10 Management 233 MAN233 10 Management 234 MAN234 10 Management 235 MAN235 10 Sub-total 120

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Information Systems 361 IFS361 30 Information Systems 362 IFS362 30 Electives (select 1 or 2 groups) Group 1 (select either 1 or 2 modules) Information Systems 351 IFS351 30 Information Systems 352 IFS352 30 Information Systems 324 IFS324 30 Information Systems 341 IFS341 30 Information Systems 342 IFS342 30 Group 2 (select 1 sub-group) Group 2.1 Economics 331 ECO331 15 Economics 332 ECO332 15 Group 2.2 Economics 336 ECO336 15 Economics 321 ECO321 15 Group 2.3 Economics 311 ECO311 15 Economics 335 ECO335 15 Group 3 Management 339 MAN339 15 Management 333 MAN333 15 Group 4 (select 1 sub-group) Group 4.1 Management 325 MAN325 15 Management 305 MAN305 15 Group 4.2 Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 304 MAN304 15 Group 4.3 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 312 MAN312 15 Group 4.4 Management 303 MAN303 15 Management 306 MAN306 15 Group 4.5 Management 309 MAN309 15 Management 310 MAN310 15

Sub-total 120

TOTAL 360

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D.14.5 Investments D.14.5.1 Level 1

D.14.5.2 Level 2

D.14.5.3 Level 3

Level 1 of BCom (Gen) or BCom (Acc) with FIA131, MAN131/132, ECO134/135 and QSC131/132 or Math’s 126

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Management 231 MAN231 10 Management 233 MAN233 10 Management 234 MAN234 10 Management 235 MAN235 10 Group 2 Financial Accounting 212 FIA212 10 Financial Accounting 213 FIA213 10 Financial Accounting 222 FIA222 10 Financial Accounting 223 FIA223 10 Group 3 Economics 231 ECO231 10 Economics 232 ECO232 10 Economics 233 ECO233 10 Economics 234 ECO234 10 Sub-total 120

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Management 312 MAN312 15 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 307 MAN307 15 Management 308 MAN308 15 Group 2 Financial Accounting 312 FIA312 15 Financial Accounting 313 FIA313 15 Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 Economics 331 ECO331 15 Economics 332 ECO332 15 Group 2 Economics 311 ECO311 15 Economics 335 ECO335 15

Sub-total 120

TOTAL 360

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D.14.6 Management D.14.6.1 Level 1

D.14.6.2 Level 2

Level 1 of BCom (Gen), BCom (Acc) or BCom (Law) with MAN131/132, ALC131/132 and QSC131/132 or MAM126

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Management 231 MAN231 10 Management 233 MAN233 10 Management 234 MAN234 10 Management 235 MAN235 10 Electives (select 2 groups) Group 1 (select 1 sub-group) Group 1.1 Accounting for Management 231 ACM231 20 Accounting for Management 232 ACM232 20 Group 1.2 Financial Accounting 212 FIA212 10 Financial Accounting 213 FIA213 10 Financial Accounting 222 FIA222 10 Financial Accounting 223 FIA223 10 Group 2 Economics 231 ECO231 10 Economics 232 ECO232 10 Economics 233 ECO233 10 Economics 234 ECO234 10 Group 3 Industrial Psychology BPS 231 IPS231 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 232 IPS232 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 233 IPS233 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 234 IPS234 10 Group 4 Information Systems 231 IFS231 20 Information Systems 233 IFS233 20 Group 5 Information Systems 232 IFS232 20 Information Systems 234 IFS234 20 Group 6 Compulsory Business Analysis 201 BSA201 10 Business Analysis 203 BSA203 10 Business Analysis 204 BSA204 10 Electives (select 1 module) Business Analysis 202 (a pass of under 65% in ALC required) BSA202 10 Business Ethics 211 BET211 10

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D.14.6.3 Level 3

Group 7 Mercantile Law 212 MEC212 10 Mercantile Law 102 MER102 15 Mercantile Law 222 MER222 10 Company Law 211 CPL211 10 Sub-total 120

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 304 MAN304 15 Group 2 (select 2 sub-groups) Group 2.1 Management 312 MAN312 15 Management 305 MAN305 15 Group 2.2 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 325 MAN325 15 Group 2.3 Management 303 MAN303 15 Management 306 MAN306 15 Group 2.4 Management 333 MAN333 15 Management 339 MAN339 15 Group 2.5 Management 307 MAN307 15 Management 308 MAN308 15 Group 2.6 Management 309 IST309 15 Management 310 IST310 15 Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 (select 1 sub-group) Group 1.1 Economics 331 ECO331 15 Economics 332 ECO332 15 Group 1.2 Economics 311 ECO311 15 Economics 335 ECO335 15 Group 1.3 Economics 336 ECO336 15 Economics 321 ECO321 15 Group 2 Employment Law 311 EMP311 15 Social Security Law 312 (EMS) SOL312 15 Group 3 (select 1 sub-group) Group 3.1 Industrial Psychology BPS 331 IPS331 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 335 IPS335 15 Group 3.2 Industrial Psychology BPS 337 IPS337 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 336 IPS336 15

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D.14.7 Political Studies D.14.7.1 Level 1

D.14.7.2 Level 2

Group 4 Information Systems 361 IFS361 30 Group 5 Information Systems 362 IFS362 30 Sub-total 120 TOTAL 360

Level 1 of BCom (Gen) with POL131, GOV132, ALC131/132 and QSC131/132

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Political Studies 211 POL211 10 Political Studies 213 POL213 10 Political Studies 221 POL221 10 Political Studies 224 POL224 10 Electives (select 2 groups) Group 1 Economics 231 ECO231 10 Economics 232 ECO232 10 Economics 233 ECO233 10 Economics 234 ECO234 10 Group 2 Information Systems 231 IFS231 20 Information Systems 233 IFS233 20 Group 3 Information Systems 232 IFS232 20 Information Systems 234 IFS234 20 Group 4 Management 231 MAN231 10 Management 233 MAN233 10 Management 234 MAN234 10 Management 235 MAN235 10 Group 5 (if offered) Environmental Awareness 231 EAT231 10 Environmental Awareness 232 EAT232 10 Environmental Awareness 241 EAT241 10 Environmental Awareness 242 EAT242 10 Group 6 Compulsory Business Analysis 201 BSA201 10 Business Analysis 203 BSA203 10 Business Analysis 204 BSA204 10 Electives (select 1 module) Business Analysis 202 BSA202 10 Business Ethics 211 BET211 10 Sub-total 120

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D.14.7.3 Level 3

D.14.8 Public Management D.14.8.1 Level 1

D.14.8.2 Level 2

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Political Studies 311 POL311 15 Political Studies 312 POL312 15 Political Studies 321 POL321 15 Political Studies 322 POL322 15 Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 Compulsory Economics 331 ECO331 15 Economics 332 ECO332 15 Electives (select 2 modules) Economics 311 ECO311 15 Economics 335 ECO335 15 Economics 336 ECO336 15 Economics 321 ECO321 15 Group 2 Compulsory Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 304 MAN304 15 Electives (select 2 modules) Management 303 MAN303 15 Management 306 MAN306 15 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 312 MAN312 15 Management 325 MAN325 15 Sub-total 120 TOTAL 360

Level 1 of BCom (Gen) with MAN131/132, PUA131, GOV132, ALC131/132 and QSC131/132

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Public Administration 211 PUA211 10 Public Administration 212 PUA212 10 Public Administration 221 PUA221 10 Public Administration 222 PUA222 10 Group 2 Management 231 MAN231 10 Management 233 MAN233 10 Management 234 MAN234 10 Management 235 MAN235 10

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D.14.8.3 Level 3

Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 Accounting for Management 231 ACM231 20 Accounting for Management 232 ACM232 20 Group 2 Economics 231 ECO231 10 Economics 232 ECO232 10 Economics 233 ECO233 10 Economics 234 ECO234 10 Group 3 Information Systems 231 IFS231 20 Information Systems 233 IFS233 20 Group 4 Information Systems 232 IFS232 20 Information Systems 234 IFS234 20 Group 5 (if offered) Environmental Awareness 231 EAT231 10 Environmental Awareness 232 EAT232 10 Environmental Awareness 241 EAT241 10 Environmental Awareness 242 EAT242 10 Group 6 Compulsory Business Analysis 201 BSA201 10 Business Analysis 203 BSA203 10 Business Analysis 204 BSA204 10 Electives (select 1 module) Business Analysis 202 BSA202 10 Business Ethics 211 BET211 10

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Public Administration 311 PUA311 15 Public Administration 313 PUA313 15 Public Administration 321 PUA321 15 Public Administration 323 PUA323 15Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 Compulsory Economics 331 ECO331 15Economics 332 ECO332 15Electives (select 2 modules) Economics 311 ECO311 15Economics 335 ECO335 15Economics 336 ECO336 15Economics 321 ECO321 15Group 2 Compulsory Management 314 MAN314 15Management 304 MAN304 15

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D.15 ASSESSMENT


D.16 PROMOTION RULES Unless Senate decides otherwise and subject to rule A.3.2.3 or otherwise provided in Faculty rules. D.16.1 Level 1 D.16.1.1 A student is required to pass at least 30 credits in the 1st year of registratio3 and 90 credits


D.16.1.2 After one year of study, a student must have passed Academic Literacy for Commerce and Quantitative Skills for Commerce.

D.16.1.3 A student shall be promoted to the 2nd year of study on obtaining at least 90 credits. D.16.1.4 After two years of study a student must have passed all 1st year level modules in order to

promote. D.16.2 Level 2 D.16.2.1 A student shall be promoted to the 3rd year of study on obtaining at least 210 credits. D.16.2.2 After three years of study a student must have passed all 2nd year level modules in order to

promote. D.16.3 Level 3 D.163.1 A student shall complete the degree once 360 credits are obtained and all the requirements


enrolment, provided that the student continues to promote. D.16.3.3 The latest rules applicable to the degree will be applied (the following year) when further

admission was refused or when a student has interrupted his/her studies.

Electives (select 2 modules) Management 312 MAN312 15 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 325 MAN325 15 Group 3 Information Systems 361 IFS361 30 Information Systems 362 IFS362 30 Sub-total 120 TOTAL 360

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D.17 ADVANCE REGISTRATION D.17.1 A student who has not promoted to the 2nd year of study shall not be allowed to register for

more than 75 credits for the year, which shall include all the outstanding 1st year credits, provided all the prerequisites and co-requisites are met.

D.17.2 A student who has not promoted to the 3rd year of study shall not be allowed to register for



The renewal of registration will be governed by the Rule A.3.2.3, as stipulated in the University Calendar: General Information Part 1or otherwise provided in faculty rules. D.19 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME D.19.1 No full-time student shall be allowed to enroll for more than 135 credits in any year of study;

Part-time students may register for no more than 90 credits in any year or 50 more credits in a single semester.

D.19.2 The total credit value may only exceed 360 with the permission of Senate; D.19.3 No student shall be allowed in any year of study to enroll for any combination of modules in

which there are class and examination timetable clashes. D.19.4 Only students with Level 5 or HG (60%-C symbol) or SG (80%- A symbol) in mathematics

may register for Financial Accounting 131 or Matemaatics 126. D.19.5 Students who fail Academic Literacy for Commerce 131 and/or Quantitative Skills for

Commerce 132 (or Mathematics 126) in the 1st semester must repeat and pass Academic Literacy for Commerce and/or Quantitative Skills for Commerce in the 2nd semester of 1st year to qualify for re-admission to 2nd year.

D.19.6 Statistics 111 is restricted to students registering concurrently for Statistics 121. D.19.7 Students wanting to major in either Political Studies or Public Administration must select SA

Politics and Government in order to proceed to 2nd year. D.19.8 No student shall be allowed to enroll for a module if this contravenes departmental

prerequisite rules. D.19.9 No student shall be given credit for both Financial Accounting 131, 132 and Accounting for

Management 131/132.



D.19.11 To do Economics 133/134 a pass in QSC or 60% in QLC is required D.19.12 Econ 331 and 332 are required for entry into Honours in Economics

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D.19.13 If a particular module (providing it is not a compulsory module) has less than 15 students registered at the start of the academic year, the department has the authority to cancel that module.

BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII (GENERAL) DEGREE (BCom) (4yrs-p/time) D.20 ADMISSION Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates will be required to meet the following criteria to be enrolled for the degree: Baccalaureus Commercii D.20.1 Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated from 2008 (a) The National Senior Certificate for Bachelor’s Degree study plus a score of no less than 27





equivalent to the requirements stipulated in (a) and (b) above. D.20.2 Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated before 2008 (a) Candidates must have obtained a Matriculation Certificate or an exemption certificate

thereof or an equivalent qualification with an aggregate of at least a C (60%) with the following subject requirements:

• HG (40%, E symbol) Mathematics or • SG (50%, D symbol) Mathematics and

(b) Students will be required to write the National Benchmark Test (NBT) .


equivalent to the requirements stipulated in (a) and (b) above. D. 21 SELECTION As only a limited number of students can be admitted to the programme, applicants will be subject to a selection procedure. D.22 DURATION Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over four years of part-time or three years of full-time study.

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D.23.2 Level 2

D.23.3 Level 3

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Academic Literacy for Commerce (ALC) 131/132 ALC131/132 15 Information Systems 131/132 IFS131/132 15 Management 131/132 MAN131/132 15 Quantitative Skills for Commerce 131/132 QSC131/132 15 Sub-total 60

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Accounting for Management 131/132 ACM131/132 15 Business Statistics 131/132 BUS131/132 15 Economics 133/134 ECO133/134 15 Electives (select 1 module) Industrial Psychology 132 IPS132 15 SA Politics and Government 132 GOV132 15 Sub-total 60

Module Name (select 3 groups to the value of 40 credits each) Alpha Code Cred Group 1 Accounting for Management 231 ACM231 20 Accounting for Management 232 ACM232 20 Group 2 Economics 231 ECO231 10 Economics 232 ECO232 10 Economics 233 ECO233 10 Economics 234 ECO234 10 Group 3 Compulsory Business Analysis 201 BSA201 10 Business Analysis 203 BSA203 10 Business Analysis 204 BSA204 10 Electives (select 1 module) Business Analysis 202 BSA202 10 Business Ethics 211 BET211 10 Group 4 (select 1 sub-group) Group 4.1 Industrial Psychology BPS 231 IPS231 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 232 IPS232 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 233 IPS233 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 234 IPS234 10

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D.23.4 Level 4

Group 4.2 Political Studies 211 POL211 10 Political Studies 213 POL213 10 Political Studies 221 POL221 10 Political Studies 224 POL224 10 Group 4.3 Public Administration 211 PUA211 10 Public Administration 212 PUA212 10 Public Administration 221 PUA221 10 Public Administration 222 PUA222 10 Group 5 Management 231 MAN231 10 Management 233 MAN233 10 Management 234 MAN234 10 Management 235 MAN235 10 Group 6 Information Systems 231 IFS231 20 Information Systems 233 IFS233 20 Sub-total 120

Module Name (Select 2 groups (majors) from the list below) Alpha Code Cred Group 1 Compulsory Economics 331 ECO331 15 Economics 332 ECO332 15 Electives (select 2 modules) Economics 336 ECO336 15 Economics 321 ECO321 15 Economics 311 ECO311 15 International Economics 335 ECO335 15 Group 2 Compulsory Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 304 MAN304 15 Electives (select 2 modules) Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 312 MAN312 15Management 323 MAN323 15 Management 325 MAN325 15 Group 4 (select 1 sub-group) Group 4.1 Industrial Psychology BPS 331 IPS331 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 333 IPS333 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 335 IPS335 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 337 IPS337 15

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D.24 ASSESSMENT Assessment is governed by Rule A.5 as stipulated in the University Calendar: General Information Part 1.

D.25 PROMOTION RULES Unless Senate decides otherwise and subject to rule A.3.2.3 or otherwise provided in Faculty rules. D.25.1 A student is required to pass at least 30 credits in the 1st year of registration and 60 credits


D.25.2 After two years of study, a student must have passed Academic Literacy for Commerce and Quantitative Skills for Commerce.

D.25.3 After three years of enrolment a student must have passed all 1st year level modules. D.25.4 After five years of enrolment a student must have passed all 2nd year level modules. D.25.5 A student shall be promoted to the 2nd year of study on obtaining at least 90 credits. D.25.6 A student shall be promoted to the 3rd year of study on obtaining at least 210 credits. D.25.7 A student shall complete the degree once 360 credits are obtained and all the requirements

for the degree are met. D.25.8 Final promotions are done according to the rules applicable to the degree at the date of first


D.25.9 The latest rules applicable to the degree will be applied when further admission was refused or when a student has interrupted his/her studies.

D.25.10 Please note that new promotion rules were implemented as from 2003 and will be phased in

effective each year until 7th Enrolment. D.26 ADVANCE REGISTRATION Part-time students will be allowed to register in advance, provided they meet the prerequisites and co requisites of the intended modules, provided that modules are offered after hours in a particular academic year.

Group 4.2 Political Studies 311 POL311 15 Political Studies 312 POL312 15 Political Studies 321 POL321 15 Political Studies 322 POL322 15 Group 4.3 Public Administration 311 PUA311 15 Public Administration 313 PUA313 15 Public Administration 321 PUA321 15 Public Administration 323 PUA323 15Group 4.4 Information Systems 361 IFS361 30Information Systems 362 IFS362 30 Sub-total 120 TOTAL 360

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The renewal of registration will be governed by the Rule A.3.2.3, as stipulated in the University Calendar: General Information Part 1 or otherwise provided in the Faculty rules. D.28 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME D.28.1 Part-time students may register for no more than 90 credits in any year or 50 more credits in

a single semester.



may register for Financial Accounting 131 or Mathematics 126. D.28.5 Students who fail Academic Literacy for Commerce 131 and/or Quantitative Skills for


D.28.6 Statistics 111 is restricted to students registering concurrently for Statistics 121. D.28.7 Students wanting to major in either Political Studies or Public Administration must select SA



Management 131/132.



D.28.12 To do Economics 133/134 a pass in QSC or 60% in QLC is required D.28.13 Econ 331 and 332 are required for entry into Honours in Economics D.28.14 If a particular module (providing it is not a compulsory module) has less than 15 students


BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII (GENERAL) DEGREE (EXTENDED) (4 yrs-f/time) D.29 ADMISSION Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates will be required to meet the following criteria to be enrolled for the degree: Baccalaureus Commercii

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D.29.1 Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated from 2008 (a) The National Senior Certificate for Bachelor’s Degree study plus a score of no less than 27


• Level 3 (40-49%) in English (home or 1st additional language). • Level 3 (40-49%) in Another language (home or 1st additional language) • Level 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics or • Level 5 (60-69%) in Mathematics Literacy •



equivalent to the requirements stipulated in (a) and (b) above. D.29.2 Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated before 2008 (a) Candidates must have obtained a Matriculation Certificate or an exemption certificate

thereof or an equivalent qualification with an aggregate of at least a D (50%) with the following subject requirements:

• HG (40%, E symbol) Mathematics or • SG (50%, D symbol) Mathematics and

(b) Students will be required to write the National Benchmark Test (NBT). OR (c) A qualification or level of competence which the Senate of the University has deemed to be

equivalent to the requirements stipulated in (a) and (b) above. D.30 SELECTION As only a limited number of students can be admitted to the programme, applicants will be subject to a selection procedure. D.31 DURATION Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over four years of full-time study. D.32 CURRICULUM D.32.1 Level 1 D.32.1.1 Students who passed Mathematics (Level 3 or better)

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D.32.1.2 Students who have not passed Mathematics (Level 3 or better)

D.32.2 Level 2 D.32.2.1 Students who passed Mathematics (Level 3 or better)

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Academic Literacy for Business 131/132 ALB131/132 15 Introduction to the Economy and Business IEB133 15 Quantitative Skills Foundation 131/132 QSF131/132 15 Introduction to SA Accounting ACC130 15 Group 2 Introduction to Information Systems 131/132 IFS131/132 15 Academic Literacy for Commerce 131/132 ALC131/132 15 Management 131/132 MAN131/132 15 Quantitative Skills for Commerce 131/132 QSC131/132 15 Sub-total 120

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Academic Literacy for Business 131/132 ALB131/132 15 Introduction to the Economy and Business IEB131 15 Quantitative Literacy for Commerce 141 QLC141 15 Quantitative Skills Foundation 131/132 QSF131/132 15 Group 2 Introduction to Information Systems 131/132 IFS131/132 15 Academic Literacy for Commerce 131/132 ALC131/132 15 Management 131/132 MAN131/132 15 Group 3 (select 1 module) Industrial Psychology 132 IPS132 15 South African Politics and Government 132 GOV132 15 Quantitative Skills for Commerce 131/132 QSC131/132 15

Sub-total 120

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Intensive Reading and Writing IRF231 15 Analytical and Critical Thinking 1 ACF231 15 Analytical and Critical Thinking 2 ACF232 15 Group 2 (select 1 module) Quantitative Analysis for Commerce QAC231 15 Political Studies 131 POL131 15 Public Administration 131 PUA131 15

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D.32.2.2 Students who have not passed Mathematics (Level 3 or better)

D.32.3 Level 3

Group 3 Accounting for Management 131/132 ACM131/132 15 Economics 133/134 ECO133/134 15 Business Statistics 131/132 BUS131/132 15 Group 4 (select 1 sub-group) Group 4.1 Industrial Psychology 132 IPS132 15 Group 4.2 South African Politics and Government 132 GOV132 15 Group 4.3 (select 1 module) Mathematics 126 MAM126 15 Economics 135 ECO135 15 Group 4.4 Financial Accounting 132 FIA132 15

Sub-total 120

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Group 1 Intensive Reading and Writing IRF231 15 Introduction to SA Accounting 130/131 ACC130/131 15 Analytical and Critical Thinking 1 ACF231 15 Group 2 (select 1 module) Analytical and Critical Thinking 2 ACF232 15 Political Studies 131 POL131 15 Public Administration 131 PUA131 15 Group 3 Quantitative Skills for Commerce 131 QSC131 15 Accounting for Management 131/132 ACM131/132 15 Economics 133/134 ECO133/134 15 Business Statistics 131/132 BUS131/132 15 Subb-total 135

Module Name (select 3 groups) Alpha Code Cred Group 1 Accounting for Management 231 ACM231 20 Accounting for Management 232 ACM232 20 Group 2 Economics 231 ECO231 10 Economics 232 ECO232 10 Economics 233 ECO233 10 Economics 234 ECO234 10 Group 3 Information Systems 231 IFS231 20 Information Systems 233 IFS233 20

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D.32.4 Level 4

Group 4 Management 231 MAN231 10 Management 233 MAN233 10 Management 234 MAN234 10 Management 235 MAN235 10 Group 5 (select 1 sub-group) Group 5.1 Industrial Psychology BPS 231 IPS231 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 232 IPS232 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 233 IPS233 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 234 IPS234 10 Group 5.2 Political Studies 211 POL211 10 Political Studies 213 POL213 10 Political Studies 221 POL221 10 Political Studies 224 POL224 10 Group 5.3 Public Administration 211 PUA211 10 Public Administration 212 PUA212 10 Public Administration 221 PUA221 10 Public Administration 222 PUA222 10 Group 6 Statistics 211 STA211 20 Statistics 221 STA221 20 Sub-total 120

Option A – Select 2 groups (majors) from the list below Module Name Alpha Code Cred Group 1 Compulsory Economics 331 ECO331 15 Economics 332 ECO332 15 Electives (select 2 modules) Economics 336 ECO336 15 Economics 321 ECO321 15 Economics 311 ECO311 15 International Economics 335 ECO335 15 Group 2 Management 307 MAN307 15 Management 308 MAN308 15 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 312 MAN312 15Group 3 (select 1 sub-group) Group 3.1 Industrial Psychology BPS 331 IPS331 15Industrial Psychology BPS 333 IPS333 15Industrial Psychology BPS 335 IPS335 15Industrial Psychology BPS 337 IPS337 15

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Group 3.2 Political Studies 311 POL311 15Political Studies 312 POL312 15Political Studies 321 POL321 15Political Studies 322 POL322 15Group 3.3 Public Administration 311 PUA311 15 Public Administration 313 PUA313 15 Public Administration 321 PUA321 15 Public Administration 323 PUA323 15Group 4 Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 304 MAN304 15 Management 306 MAN306 15 Management 303 MAN303 15Group 5 Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 304 MAN304 15 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 325 Project Management MAN325 15 Group 6 Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 304 MAN304 15 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 312 MAN312 15 Group 7 (select 2 modules) Statistics 331 STA331 30 Statistics 332 STA332 30 Statistics 333 STA333 30 Group 8 Information Systems 361 IFS361 30 Information Systems 362 IFS362 30 Option B – Select 1 group (major) from Option A above and 2 groups (half majors) from the list below

Group 1 Compulsory Economics 331 ECO331 15 Economics 332 ECO332 15 Electives (select 2 modules) Economics 311 ECO311 15 Economics 336 ECO336 15 Economics 321 ECO321 15 International Economics 335 ECO335 15 Group 2 Employment Law 311 EMP311 15 Social Security Law 312 (EMS) SOL312 15 Group 3 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 312 MAN312 15 Group 4 Management 333 MAN333 15 Management 339 MAN339 15

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D.33 ASSESSMENT


D.34 PROMOTION RULES Unless Senate decides otherwise and subject to rule A.3.2.3 or otherwise provided in the Faculty rules. D.34.1 A student is required to pass at least 60 credits in the 1st t year of registration and 90 credits


Group 5 Management 307 MAN307 15 Management 308 MAN308 15 Group 6 Industrial Psychology BPS 336 IPS336 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 334 IPS334 15 Group 7 Industrial Psychology BPS 331 IPS331 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 335 IPS335 15 Group 8 Information Systems 341 IFS341 30 Group 9 Information Systems 342 IFS342 30 Group 10 Information Systems 351 IFS351 30 Group 11 Information Systems 352 IFS352 30 Group 12 Information Systems 324 IFS324 30 Group 13 Information Systems 361 IFS361 30 Group 14 Information Systems 362 IFS362 30 Group 15 Management 309 (Insurance) IST309 15 Management 310 (Insurance) IST310 15 Group 16 (compulsory for admission to Honours in Management and Finance) Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 304 MAN304 15 Group 17 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 325 Project Management MAN325 15 Group 18 Management 306 MAN306 15 Management 303 MAN303 15 Group 19 Management Accounting 314 MAC314 15 Management Accounting 324 MAC324 15

Sub-total 120

TOTAL 480

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D.34.2 After one year of study, a student must have passed Academic Literacy for Business and Quantitative Literacy for Commerce or Quantitative Skills Foundation

D.34.3 A student shall be promoted to the 2nd year of study on obtaining at least 90 credits

including Academic Literacy for Business and Quantitative Literacy for Commerce or Quantitative Skills Foundation .

D.34.4 A student shall be promoted to the 3rd year of study on obtaining at least 210 credits. D.34.5 A student shall be promoted to the final year of study on obtaining at least 330 credits. D.34.6 A student shall complete the degree once 480 credits are obtained and all the requirements

for the degree are met. D.34.7 Final promotions are done according to the rules applicable to the degree at the date of first

enrolment, provided that the student continues to promote. D.34.8 The latest rules applicable to the degree will be applied (the following year) when further

admission was refused or when a student has interrupted his/her studies. D.34.9 After 2 years of study a student must have passed all 1st year level modules D.34.10 After 3 years of study a student must have passed all 2nd year level modules D.34.11 After 5 years of study a student must have passed all 3rd year level modules D.35 ADVANCE REGISTRATION D.35.1 A student who has not promoted to the 2nd year of study shall not be allowed to register for




D.35.3 A student who has not promoted to the 4th year of study shall not be allowed to register for



The renewal of registration will be governed by the Rule A.3.2.3, as stipulated in the University Calendar: General Information Part 1 or otherwise provided in the Faculty rules. D.37 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME D.37.1 Students who passed the pre-enrolment exam for Quantitative Skills Foundation (QSF)

before the start of the academic year will enroll for Quantitative Skills for Commerce and Business Statistics 131. No module need to be taken in place of QSF131.

D.37.2 Students who failed QSF131 and/or ALB131 must register for and pass QSF132 and

ALB132 in the 2nd semester to qualify for re-admission for a 2nd year of enrolment.

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D.37.3 Students must have passed all 1st year level modules by the end of the 2nd year to qualify for readmission for the 3rd year of enrolment.

D.37.4 Students who passed the pre-enrolment exam for Quantitative Literacy Skills (QLC) before

the start of the academic year will follow the curriculum under D.23.1.1 D.37.5 Students who passed QLC131 with a final mark of at least 70% need not enroll for

QSF131/132 and should register for ACC130 and QSC132 in the 2nd semester. If such student passes QSC132at the first attempt s/he shall follow the curriculum under D.23.2.1 in the 2nd year of enrolment.

D.37.6 Students who failed QSC and/or ALB131 must register for and pass QLC132 and/or

ALB132 in the 2nd semester to qualify for readmission for the 2nd year of enrolment. D.37.7 GOV132 is required for students majoring in Political Studies or Public Administration. D.37.8 Students must have passed all Foundation modules by the end of the 3rd year of enrolment to

qualify for readmission.

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BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII (ACCOUNTING) DEGREE (BCom) (Acc) (3 yrs-f/time) D.38 ADMISSION Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates will be required to meet the following criteria to be enrolled for the degree: Baccalaureus Commercii (Accounting) D.38.1 Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated from 2008 (a) The National Senior Certificate for Bachelor’s Degree study plus a score of no less than 27


• Level 4 (50-59%) in English (home or 1st additional language). • Level 3 (40-49%) in Another language (home or 1st additional language) • Level 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics • Level 5 (60-69%) in Accounting (not required if student has Math at Level 5)



equivalent to the requirements stipulated in (a) and (b) above. D.38.2 Admission rules for applicants who matriculated prior to 2008 (a) Candidates must have obtained a Matriculation Exemption Certificate with a minimum of a

C-Aggregate (60%) in Grade 12 with the following subject requirements:

• HG (50%) Mathematics or • SG (70%) Mathematics and • HG (50%) Accounting or • SG (70%) Accounting

OR

• HG (60%) Mathematics or • SG (80%) Mathematics (if Accounting was not taken as a matriculation subject)



equivalent to the requirements stipulated in (a) and (b) above. D. 39 SELECTION As only a limited number of students can be admitted to the programme, applicants will be subject to a selection procedure.

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D.40 DURATION Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over three years Full-time study. D.41 CURRICULUM D.41.1 Level 1

D.41.2 Level 2

D.41.3 Level 3

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Financial Accounting 131 FIA131 15 Financial Accounting 132 FIA132 15 Economics 133/134 ECO133/134 15 Mathematics 126 MAM126 10 Business Statistics 131/132 BUS131/132 15 Management 131/132 MAN131/132 15 Mercantile Law 102 MER102 15 Information Systems 131/132 IFS131/132 15 Academic Literacy for Commerce 131/132 ALC131/132 15

Sub-total 130

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Financial Accounting 212 FIA212 10 Financial Accounting 213 FIA213 10 Financial Accounting 222 FIA222 10 Financial Accounting 223 FIA223 10 Management Accounting 234 MAC234 10 Auditing 236 AUD236 10 Accounting Information Applications 237 ACC237 10

Company Law 211 CPL211 10 Mercantile Law 212 MEC212 10 Mercantile Law 222 MER222 10 Taxation 228 TAX228 10 Business Ethics 211 BET211 10 Sub-total 120

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Financial Accounting 312 FIA312 15 Financial Accounting 313 FIA313 15 Financial Accounting 322 FIA322 15 Financial Accounting 323 FIA323 15 Management Accounting 314 MAC314 15 Management Accounting 324 MAC324 15 Auditing 316 AUD316 15

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*Please note: Any student who fails either Financial Accounting 131 in the 1st semester or Financial Accounting 132 in the 2nd semester will have to follow the following curriculum: D.42 Students who failed Financial Accounting 131 in the 1st semester in year level 1 will register

for the following modules in the 2nd semester: D.42.1 Level 1

D.42.2 Level 2

D.42.3 Level 3

Auditing 326 AUD326 15 Taxation 318 TAX318 15 Taxation 328 TAX328 15

Sub-total 150

TOTAL 400

Module Name Alpha Code Cred 1st Semester 1st semester modules that have been passed excluding FIA131 55 2nd Semester Accounting for Management 132 ACM132 15 Business Statistics 132 BUS132 15

Sub-total 85

Module Name Alpha Code Cred 1st Semester Financial Accounting 131 FIA131 15 Analytical & Critical Thinking 231 ACF231 15 Intensive Reading 231 IRF231 15 Quantitative Analysis for Commerce 231 QAC231 15

2nd Semester Financial Accounting 132 FIA132 15 Economics 134 ECO134 15 Mercantile Law 102 MER102 15 Analytical & Critical Thinking 232 ACF232 15

Sub-total 120

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Financial Accounting 212 FIA212 10 Financial Accounting 213 FIA213 10 Financial Accounting 222 FIA222 10 Financial Accounting 223 FIA223 10 Management Accounting 234 MAN234 10 Auditing 236 AUD236 10 Accounting Information Applications 237 ACC237 10

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D.42.4 Level 4

D.43 Students who failed Financial Accounting 132 in the 2nd semester in year level 1 will

register for the following modules in the 2nd year level: D.43.1 Level 1

D.43.2 Level 2

Company Law 211 CPL211 10 Mercantile Law 212 MEC212 10 Mercantile Law 222 MER222 10 Taxation 228 TAX228 10 Business Ethics 211 BET211 10 Sub-total 120

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Financial Accounting 312 FIA312 15 Financial Accounting 313 FIA313 15 Financial Accounting 322 FIA322 15 Financial Accounting 323 FIA323 15 Management Accounting 314 MAC314 15 Management Accounting 324 MAC324 15 Auditing 316 AUD316 15 Auditing 326 AUD326 15 Taxation 318 TAX318 15 Taxation 328 TAX328 15

Sub-total 150

TOTAL 475

Module Name Alpha Code Cred 1st year level modules that have been passed excluding FIA132 115

Sub-total 115

Module Name Alpha Code Cred 1st Semester Financial Accounting 131 FIA131 - Analytical & Critical Thinking 231 ACF231 15 Intensive Reading 231 IRF231 15 Company Law 211 CPL211 10 Mercantile Law 102 MER102 15 2nd Semester Financial Accounting 132 FIA132 15 Analytical & Critical Thinking 232 ACF232 15 Mercantile Law 212 MEC212 10 Mercantile Law 222 MER222 10

Sub-total 105

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D.43.3 Level 3

D.43.4 Level 4

D.44 ASSESSMENT

Assessment is governed by Rule A.5 as stipulated in the University Calendar: General Information Part 1. D.45 PROMOTION RULES Unless Senate decides otherwise and subject to rule A.3.2.3 or otherwise provided in the Faculty rules: D.45.1 After one year of enrolment; passed a total of at least 100 NQF credits including Financial

Accounting 131 and 132 in the case of BCom (Accounting) (3-year) students. D.45.2 In every year thereafter passed a total of at least 100 NQF credits, D.45.3 provided that after four years of enrolment the student has completed the degree; D.45.4 provided that after the second year of registration the student has passed all required 1st level

modules. D.45.5 Final promotions are done according to the rules applicable to the degree at the date of first


Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Financial Accounting 212 FIA212 10 Financial Accounting 213 FIA213 10 Financial Accounting 222 FIA222 10 Financial Accounting 223 FIA223 10 Management Accounting 234 MAC234 10 Auditing 236 AUD236 10 Accounting Information Applications 237 ACC237 10 Taxation 228 TAX228 10 Business Ethics 211 BET211 10 Sub-total 90

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Financial Accounting 312 FIA312 15 Financial Accounting 313 FIA313 15 Financial Accounting 322 FIA322 15 Financial Accounting 323 FIA323 15 Management Accounting 314 MAC314 15 Management Accounting 324 MAC324 15 Auditing 316 AUD316 15 Auditing 326 AUD326 15 Taxation 318 TAX318 15 Taxation 328 TAX328 15

Sub-total 150

TOTAL 460

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D.45.6 The latest rules applicable to the degree will be applied (the following year) when further admission was refused or when a student has interrupted his/her studies. D.35.7 BCom Accounting students who do not pass 100 credits in their first year of registration will

be promoted to the BCom (Gen) degree (2nd enrolment) provided they passed at least 60 credits.

D.46 ADVANCE REGISTRATION There are no advance registration rules for this programme D.47 RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION

The renewal of registration will be governed by the Rule A.3.2.3, as stipulated in the University Calendar: General Information Part 1 or otherwise provided in the Faculty rules: D.48 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME D.48.1 To qualify for entry into the BCom (Accounting) degree, a first-year BCom (General)

student shall have passed at least 105 credits in their first year of enrolment, with 55% in each of the following subjects:

• Financial Accounting 131(could be replaced with by ACM131) • Financial Accounting 132 • Mathematics 126 • Statistics 131 or Business Statistics 131

D.48.2 A student who obtains 70% for Accounting for Management 131 (at the 1st attempt only)

may register for Financial Accounting 132 and may then transfer to BCom (Accounting) once the requirements of D.38.1 above and all other promotion requirements have been met.

D.48.3 A student will not be allowed to renew his/her registration for the following modules if

he/she failed to pass after two attempts: • Financial Accounting 131, 132 • Financial Accounting 212, 213 and 222, 223 • Financial Accounting 312, 313 and 322, 323 • Management Accounting 234 • Management Accounting 314 and 324 • Auditing 236 • Auditing 316 and 326 • Accounting Information Applications 237 • Business Ethics 211 • Taxation 228 • Taxation 318 and 328 • Academic Literacy for Commerce 131

BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII (ACCOUNTING) (EXTENDED) DEGREE (4 yrs-f/time) D.49 ADMISSION Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates will be required to meet the following criteria to be enrolled for the degree: Baccalaureus Commercii (Accounting)

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D.49.1 Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated from 2008 (a) The National Senior Certificate for Bachelor’s Degree study plus a score of no less than 27


• Level 3 (40-49%) in English (home or 1st additional language). • Level 3 (40-49%) in Another language (home or 1st additional language) • Level 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics • Level 4 (50-59%) in Accounting (not required if student has Math at Level 4)



equivalent to the requirements stipulated in (a) and (b) above. D.49.2 Admission rules for applicants who matriculated prior to 2008 (a) Candidates must have obtained a Matriculation Exemption Certificate with a minimum of a

D-Aggregate (60%) in Grade 12 with the following subject requirements:

• HG (50%) Mathematics or • SG (70%) Mathematics and • HG (50%) Accounting or • SG (70%) Accounting

OR

• HG (60%) Mathematics or • SG (80%) Mathematics (if Accounting was not taken as a matriculation subject)



equivalent to the requirements stipulated in (a) and (b) above. D. 50 SELECTION As only a limited number of students can be admitted to the programme, applicants will be subject to a selection procedure. D.51 DURATION Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over four years full-time study.

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D.52.2 Level 2

D.52.3 Level 3

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Academic Literacy for Business 131/132 ALB131/132 15 Quantitative Skills Accounting 131 QSA131 15 Introduction to SA Accounting 131 ACC131 15 Introduction to SA Accounting 132 ACC132 15 Group 2 Academic Literacy for Commerce 131 ALC131 15 Management 131/132 MAN131/132 15 Introduction to Information Systems 132 IFS132 15 Business Statistics 131/132 BUS131/132 15 Sub-total 120

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Analytical and Critical Thinking 1 ACF231 15 Quantitative Analysis for Commerce QAC231 15 Introduction to Auditing AUD231 15 Group 2 Financial Accounting 131 FIA131 15 Financial Accounting 132 FIA132 15 Economics 133/134 ECO133/134 15 Mathematics 126 MAM126 15 Mercantile Law 102 MER102 15

Sub-total 120

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Financial Accounting 212 FIA212 10 Financial Accounting 213 FIA213 10 Financial Accounting 222 FIA222 10 Financial Accounting 223 FIA223 10 Accounting Information Applications 237 ACC237 10 Auditing 236 AUD236 10 Business Ethics 211 BET211 10 Management Accounting 234 MAC234 10 Mercantile Law 212 MEC212 10 Mercantile Law 222 MER222 10 Taxation 228 TAX228 10 Company Law 211 CPL211 10

Sub-total 120

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D.52.4 Level 4

D.53 ASSESSMENT

Assessment is governed by Rule A.5 as stipulated in the University Calendar: General Information Part 1. D.54 PROMOTION RULES Unless Senate decides otherwise and subject to rule A.3.2.3 or otherwise provided in the Faculty rules. D.55.1 After one year of enrolment; passed a total of at least 90 credits (45 of which must be degree

credits), including Academic Literacy for Business, Quantitative Skills for Accounting and a 55% average for Introduction to SA Accounting 1 & 2.

D.55.2 A student who passed at least 60 credits in the 1st year of enrolment but does not meet the

requirements of D.45.1 will be transferred to BCom (Gen) Extended curriculum 2nd enrolment.

D.55.3 After the second year of enrolment passed 200 credits in total (105 of which must be degree

credits) including all 1st year level modules (D.55.4) and Financial Accounting 131 and 132. D.55.4 A student who passes at least 180 credits after two years of enrolment but has not met the

requirements of D.55.3 will be transferred to the BCom (Gen) extended curriculum 3rd enrolment.

D.55.5 In every year thereafter passed a total of at least 100 NQF credits, D.55.6 Provided that after five years of enrolment the student has completed the degree; D.55.7 Final promotions are done according to the rules applicable to the degree at the date of first

enrolment, provided that the student continues to promote. D.55.8 The latest rules applicable to the degree will be applied (the following year) when further admission was refused or when a student has interrupted his/her studies.

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Financial Accounting 312 FIA312 15 Financial Accounting 313 FIA313 15 Financial Accounting 322 FIA322 15 Financial Accounting 323 FIA323 15 Management Accounting 314 MAC314 15 Management Accounting 324 MAC324 15 Auditing 316 AUD316 15 Auditing 326 AUD326 15 Taxation 318 TAX318 15 Taxation 328 TAX328 15

Sub-total 150

TOTAL 510

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D.56 ADVANCE REGISTRATION There are no advance registration rules for this programme. D.57 RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION

The renewal of registration will be governed by the Rule A.3.2.3, as stipulated in the University Calendar: General Information Part 1 unless otherwise provided in faculty rules. D.58 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME A student will not be allowed to renew his/her registration for the following modules if he/she failed to pass after two attempts:

• Financial Accounting 131, 132 • Financial Accounting 212, 213 and 222, 223 • Financial Accounting 312, 313 and 322, 323 • Management Accounting 234 • Management Accounting 314 and 324 • Auditing 236 • Auditing 316 and 326 • Accounting Information Applications 237 • Business Ethics 211 • Taxation 228 • Taxation 318 and 328 • Academic Literacy for Commerce 131

BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII (LAW) DEGREE D.59 ADMISSION Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates will be required to meet the following criteria to be enrolled for the degree: Baccalaureus Commercii (Accounting) D.59.1 Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated from 2008 (a) The National Senior Certificate for Bachelor’s Degree study plus a score of no less than 27





equivalent to the requirements stipulated in (a) and (b) above. D.59.2 Admission rules for applicants who matriculated prior to 2008

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(a) Candidates must have obtained a Matriculation Exemption Certificate with a minimum of a

C-Aggregate (60%) in Grade 12 with the following subject requirements:

• HG (40%) Mathematics or • SG (60%) Mathematics



equivalent to the requirements stipulated in (a) and (b) above. D. 60 SELECTION As only a limited number of students can be admitted to the programme, applicants will be subject to a selection procedure. D.61 DURATION Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over three years full-time study. D.62 CURRICULUM D.62.1 Level 1

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 (select 1 module) Accounting For Management 131/132 ACM131/132 15 Financial Accounting 131 FIA131 15 Group 2 (select 1 module) Management 131/132 MAN131/132 15 Economics 133/134 ECO133/134 15 Industrial Psychology 131/132 IPS131/132 15 Group 3 Academic Literacy for Commerce 131/132 ACL131132 15 Business Statistics 131/132 BUS131/132 15 Information Systems 131/132 IFS131/132 15 Introduction to Legal Studies 111 ILS111 15 Introduction to Legal Studies 121 ILS121 5 Law of Persons 112 LOP112 15 Quantitative Skills For Comm 131/132 QSC131/132 15

Sub-total 125

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D.62.2 Level 2

D.62.3 Level 3

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Constitutional Law 202 CON202 20 Critical Legal Analysis 201 CRI201 10 Family Law 121 FAM121 15 Legal Systems 111 LEG111 10 Legal Interpretation 221 LEG221 10 Law of Things 211 THI211 20 Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 Industrial Psychology BPS 231 IPS231 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 232 IPS232 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 233 IPS233 10 Industrial Psychology BPS 234 IPS234 10 Group 2 Compulsory Management 231 MAN231 10 Management 233 MAN233 10 Management 234 MAN234 10 Electives (select 1 module) Management 235 MAN235 10 Management 236 MAN236 10 Group 3 Economics 234 ECO234 10 Economics 231 ECO231 10 Economics 232 ECO232 10 Economics 233 ECO233 10 Sub-total 125

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Law of Contract 301 CNT301 20 Company Law 211 CPL211 10 Law of Insolvency 311 INS311 10 Labour Law 321 LAB321 15 Law of Negotiable Instruments 321 NEG321 10 Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 Compulsory Economics 331 ECO331 15 Economics 332 ECO332 15 Electives (select 2 modules) Economics 336 ECO336 15 Economics 321 ECO321 15 Economics 311 ECO311 15 International Economics 335 ECO335 15

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D.63 ASSESSMENT


D.64 PROMOTION RULES Unless Senate decides otherwise and subject to rule A.3.2.3 or otherwise provided in the Faculty rules: D.64.1 Full-time D.64.1.1 Level 1 D.64.1.1.1 A student is required to pass at least 30 credits in the 1st year of registration and 90 credits


Group 2 Compulsory Industrial Psychology BPS 331 IPS331 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 333 IPS333 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 337 IPS337 15 Electives (select 1 module) Industrial Psychology BPS 335 IPS335 15 Industrial Psychology BPS 336 IPS336 15 Group 3 Management 304 MAN304 15 Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 303 MAN303 15 Management 306 MAN306 15 Group 4 Management 304 MAN304 15 Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 312 MAN312 15 Group 5 Management 304 MAN304 15 Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 325 MAN325 15 Group 6 Management 304 MAN304 15 Management 314 MAN314 15 Management 309 IST309 15 Management 310 IST310 15 Group 7 Management 305 MAN305 15 Management 307 MAN307 15

Management 308 MAN308 15 Management 312 MAN312 15

Sub-total 125

TOTAL 375

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D.64.1.1.2 After one year of study, a student must have passed Academic Literacy for Commerce and

Quantitative Literacy for Commerce or Quantitative Skills for Commerce. D.64.1.1.3 A student shall be promoted to the 2nd year of study on obtaining at least 90 credits. D.64.1.1.4 After two years of study a student must have passed all 1st year level modules in order to

promote. D.64.1.2 Level 2 D.64.1.2.1 A student shall be promoted to the 3rd year of study on obtaining at least 210 credits. D.64.1.2.2 After three years of study a student must have passed all 2nd year level modules in order to

promote. D.64.1.3 Level 3 D.64.1.3.1 A student shall complete the degree once 360 credits are obtained and all the requirements

for the degree are met. D.64.1.3.2 Final promotions are done according to the rules applicable to the degree at the date of first

enrolment, provided that the student continues to promote. D.64.1.3.3 The latest rules applicable to the degree will be applied (the following year) when further

admission was refused or when a student has interrupted his/her studies. D.64.2 Part-time D.64.2.1 A student is required to pass at least 30 credits in the 1st year of registration and 60 credits


D.64.2.2 After two years of study, a student must have passed Academic Literacy for Commerce and Quantitative Literacy for Commerce or Quantitative Skills for Commerce.

D.64.2.3 After three years of enrolment passed all 1st year level modules. D.64.2.4 After five years of enrolment passed all 2nd year level modules. D.64.2.5 A student shall be promoted to the 2nd year of study on obtaining at least 90 credits. D.64.2.6 A student shall be promoted to the 3rd year of study on obtaining at least 210 credits. D.64.2.7 A student shall complete the degree once 360 credits are obtained and all the requirements



D.64.2.9 The latest rules applicable to the degree will be applied when further admission was refused or when a student has interrupted his/her studies.

D.64.2.10 Please note that new promotion rules were implemented as from 2003 and will be phased in

effective each year until 7th Enrolment.

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D.65 ADVANCE REGISTRATION D.65.1 A student who has not promoted to the 2nd year of study shall not be allowed to register for




D.65.3 Part-time students will be allowed to register in advance, provided they meet the

prerequisites and co requisites of the intended modules, provided that modules are offered after hours in a particular academic year.


The renewal of registration will be governed by the Rule A.3.2.3, as stipulated in the University Calendar: General Information Part 1 or otherwise provided in the Faculty rules: D.67 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME D.67.1 No full-time student shall be allowed to enroll for more than 135 credits in any year of study;

Part-time students may register for no more than 90 credits in any year or 50 more credits in a single semester.



may select this module. D.67.5 Students who fail Academic Literacy for Commerce 131 and/or Quantitative Skills for


D.67.6 Statistics 111 is restricted to students registering concurrently for Statistics 121. D.67.7 All modules must be offered at least once per annum. Where indicated modules (e.g.

Economics 134 may be offered in both semester. D.67.8 Students wanting to major in either Political Studies or Public Administration must select SA



Management 131/132.


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D.67.12 To do Economics 133/134 a pass in QSC or 60% in QLC is required D.67.13 Econ 331, 332 and either Econ 311 are required for entry into Honours in Economics D.67.14 If a particular module (providing it is not a compulsory module) has less than 15 students


CERTIFICATE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CED) D.68 ADMISSION Candidates must be in the possession of a Grade 12 Certificate (Matric) or NSC (National Senior Certificate).

OR • NQF Level 4 or equivalent AND • Work with a CBO, NGO, and religious or local government department. • Speak, read and write English. • Have permission and support from their organisation and/or employer in writing. • Commit themselves to all 4 face-to-face study blocks with full time residential attendance,

and complete all fieldwork assignments. • Applied to the Division for Life Long Learning (DLL) at the University of the Western Cape

to have their Prior Learning (RPL) assessed. D. 69 SELECTION As only a limited number of students can be admitted to the programme, applicants will be subject to a selection procedure. D.70 DURATION Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over one year full-time study or three years part-time study. D.71 CURRICULUM Module Name Alpha Code Cred Option A Compulsory Communication & Info Management 111 FSH111 10 Development Economics 112 FSH112 10 Development Economics 113 FSH113 10 Organisational Development 115 FSH115 10 Research Project 116 FSH116 10 Workplace Learning 117 FSH117 40 Training Design & Facilitation 118 FSH118 10 Gender and Development 119 FSH119 10 Local Governance 127 FSH127 10

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D.72 ASSESSMENT Assessment is governed by Rule A.5 as stipulated in the University Calendar: General Information Part 1. D.73 PROGRESS RULES D.73.1 Full-time Unless Senate decides otherwise, a full-time student shall complete the programme in one year. A student who passed at least 60 credits may be allowed to proceed with his/her studies to complete the programme in the following year. D.73.2 Part-time Unless Senate decides otherwise, a part-time student shall complete the programme in two consecutive years and accumulate at least 40 credits in the first year in order to proceed with his or her studies. A student who has accumulated 80 credits within two years may be allowed to proceed with his/her studies to complete the programme in the following year. D.74 RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION The renewal of registration will be governed by the Rule A.4.1, as stipulated in the University Calendar: General Information Part 1 or otherwise provided in the Faculty rules: D.75 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME There are no special requirements for this programme

Option B Compulsory Training Design & Facilitation 120 FSH120 10 Communication & Info Management 121 FSH121 10 Development Economics 122 FSH122 10 Organisational Development 123 FSH123 10 Workplace Learning 125 FSH125 40 Gender And Development 126 FSH126 10 Labour Practice 101 LAB101 10 Labour Practice 132 LAB132 10 Research Project 124 FSH 124 10

TOTAL 120

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MODULE DESCRIPTORS

Please refer to the Faculty of Law Calendar for the module descriptors pertaining to the BCom Law Degree.

BCOM (GEN) AND BCOM (ACC) EXTENDED CURRICULUM BCOM (GEN) AND BCOM (ACC) EXTENDED CURRICULUM Home Department Academic Development Module Topic ANALYTICAL AND CRITICAL THINKING 1 Generic module name ANALYTICAL AND CRITICAL THINKING 1 Numeric code ACF231 Alpha-numeric code ACF231 Credit Value 15 Duration SEMESTER Proposed semester/term Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (Gen) and B.Com (Acc) 4-year programme

Level 6 Main Outcomes After the course students will be able to demonstrate:

An understanding of the requirements of a valid argument The ability to recognise logical fallacies in arguments put forward

by people An understanding of methods of reasoning and analysis The capacity to identify and to avoid poorly reasoned arguments

and conclusions A raised awareness of why clear thinking is important and

necessary An understanding of the relationships between theory and

practice using case study material The ability to select and apply appropriate analytical tools to

interpret case studies The ability to analyse case studies professionally and report on

analysis both orally and in writing The ability to plan and work effectively with others in teams to

achieve the above outcomes Main Content Fundamentals of Argumentation

• The Ingredients of Arguments • Fallacies and How Arguments Fail • Case Studies of fallacies • Well Structured Arguments • Become a reasoned person Linking practical examples to Case Studies • Interpreting, critically analysing and summarizing cases and

examples • Generalizing and theorizing • Formal written and oral presentation of case analysis

Pre-requisites ALC101/ALC103 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations ACT101 Breakdown of Learning Time

Hours

Contact with lecturer / tutor:

56

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Assignments & tasks: 30 Tests & examinations: 10 Practicals: 0 Selfstudy 54 Other: Please specify 0 Total Learning Time 154 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. Assessment Type e.g. CAF 60% - Tests, case analysis and assignments

40% - Examinations Home Department Academic Development Module Topic ANALYTICAL AND CRITICAL THINKING 2 Generic module name ANALYTICAL AND CRITICAL THINKING 2 Numeric code ACF232 Alpha numeric code ACF232 Credit Value 15 Duration SEMESTER Proposed semester/term Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (Gen) Extended Curriculum


An understanding of the basic concepts of Business Research A basic understanding of the research process for a Business

Research Project The ability to identify and clarify a workable research topic The ability to develop a strategy to gather relevant information The ability to describe and utilize basic data collection methods

e.g.: o Secondary literature searches o Questionnaires/Surveys o Personal interviews

An ability to apply relevant theory to a chosen business-related research topic or case study

An ability to complete an academically-referenced Research Report Main Content • Introduction to Business Research

• The research process and project plan • Library resources and internet for materials search • Development of research topic and questions • Conducting literature reviews • Gathering and collating information • Selecting and organizing relevant material and critically

evaluating it • Revealing knowledge of and insights into different perspectives,

sides or points of view • Preparing and presenting a business research report and/or case

study using primary and secondary sources

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Pre-requisites ALC; ACT1 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations ACT302 Breakdown of Learning Time

Hours


56

Assignments & tasks: 50 Tests & examinations: 6 Practicals: 0 Selfstudy 38 Other: Please specify 0 Total Learning Time 150 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. Assessment Type e.g. CAF 60% - Tests, case analysis and assignments

40% - Individual research assignment Home Department Academic Development Module Topic ACADEMIC LITERACY FOR BUSINESS Generic module name ACADEMIC LITERACY FOR BUSINESS Numeric code ALB131 (1ST SEMESTER) ALB 132 (2ND SEMESTER) Alpha-numeric code ALB131/132 Credit Value 15 Duration SEMESTER Proposed semester/term ALB131 (1ST SEMESTER) ALB 132 (2ND SEMESTER) Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (Gen), B.Com (Acc) Extended Curriculum

Level 6 Main Outcomes ALB aims at improving students’ listening, note-taking, time

management, reading, thinking and writing skills in the four-year programme. After the course students will be able to: • Take notes effectively in lectures. • Read with comprehension and understanding the meaning of

words and phrases. • Apply academic reading skills to various texts, such as textbooks,

magazines and newspapers • Apply reading and writing skills in other subjects • Plan, structure and write coherent paragraphs in written

assignments. • Be able to use the computer to organize and manage information.

Main Content • Academic literacy skills such s note-taking, text analysis, vocabulary development

• Various reading strategies such skimming, scanning and comprehensive reading

• Plan, structure and reference written academic work • Familiarize students with digital academic literacy

Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None

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Prohibited Combinations None Breakdown of Learning Time

Hours


60

Assignments & tasks: 20 Tests & examinations: 6 Practicals: 0 Selfstudy 64 Other: Please specify 0 Total Learning Time 150 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. Assessment Type e.g. CAF Continuous Evaluation: Tasks, class tests and assignments 50%

Term test 10% Examination 40%

Home Department ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT Module Topic INTENSIVE READING AND WRITING Generic Module Name INTENSIVE READING AND WRITING Numeric code IRF231 Alpha-numeric Code IRF231 Credit Value 15 Duration Semester Proposed semester/term Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (Gen) 4-year programme

Level 6 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will be able to:

• Read academic material comprehensively and critically. • Apply various reading strategies to various kinds of texts. • Assess their progress on the on-line reading programme, Reading

Excellence • Write logical, coherent and meaningful academic essays. • Analyse and summarise written texts. • Construct effective business documents.

Main Content • Academic reading techniques • Text book analysis • Reading journals magazines & newspapers • Computer-Assisted learning • Establishing the relationship between thinking, and reading &

writing • Contextualisation and integration of arguments • Business documents

Pre-requisites Grade 12 Mathematics Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations Quantitative Skills for BAdmin Breakdown of Learning Time

Hours

77


70

Assignments & tasks: 1x3 Tests & examinations: 12 Practicals: 0 Selfstudy 60 Other: Please specify 4 Total Learning Time 150 B. Time-table requirements per week. Lectures

p.w.

Practicals p.w.

Tutorials p.w.

Assessment Type e.g. CAF Tutorial Class and Gateway Tests 26% Tasks and Assignments 3% Term Tests Final 20% Semester Test 50% Attendance 1%

Home Department Accounting/Academic Development Dept Module Topic Introduction to South African Accounting 1 Generic module name Introduction to South African Accounting 1 Numeric Code ACC130/ACC131 Alpha-numeric code ACC130 /ACC131 Credit Value 15 Duration S Proposed semester/term Module type Foundation Bcom ACC130 (Gen) and Bcom (Acc) ACC131 Level 5 Main Outcomes The learner should be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• Record business transactions in the appropriate accounting records up to trial balance.

Main Content • Accounting as an information system • Data processing and double-entry bookkeeping to trial balance • Subsidiary journals • Accounting for Value Added Tax • Periodic and perpetual inventory systems • Bank reconciliation procedures

Pre-requisites Maths SG C or equivalent/Quantitative Skills Foundation 131 Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations None Breakdown of Learning Time

Hours


56

Assignments & tasks: 42 Tests & examinations: 9 Practicals: 0 Selfstudy 43 Other: Please specify 0

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Total Learning Time 150 B. Time-table requirements per week. Lectures

p.w.

Practicals p.w.

Tutorials p.w.

Assessment Type e.g. CAF Tests and tutorials: 40% final mark Examination: 60% final mark

Home Department Accounting/Academic Development Dept Module Topic Introduction to South African Accounting 2 Generic module name Introduction to South African Accounting 2 Numeric code ACC132 Alpha-numeric code ACC132 Credit Value 15 Duration S Proposed semester/term programmes in which the module is offered

Foundation Bcom Bcom (Acc)

Level 5 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will be able to demonstrate the

ability to: • Prepare the financial statement of a sole trader based on accrual

accounting • Do an elementary analysis and interpretation of the financial

statements of a sole trader Main Content • Accounting as an information system

• Periodic measurement of income • Preparation of the income statement and the balance sheet for a

sole trader • Elementary analysis and interpretation of the financial statements

of a sole trader Pre-requisites Intro to SA Accounting 1 Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations None Breakdown of learning time

Hours

Contact with lecturer / tutor: 56 Assignments & tasks: 42 Tests & examinations: 9 Practicals: 0 Selfstudy 43 Other: Please specify 0 Total Learning Time 150 B. Time-table requirements per week. Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. Assessment Type e.g. CAF Tests and tutorials: 40% final mark

Examination: 60% final mark

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Home Department Academic Development (Will be offered for the last time in 2010) Module Topic Introduction to Auditing 205 Generic module name Introduction to Auditing 205 Numeric code AUD205 Alpha -numeric code AUD205 Credit Value 15 Duration SEMESTER Proposed semester/term Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (Acc) 4-year programme

Level 6 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will be able to demonstrate:

• An understanding of the purpose of an external audit, and basic theory relating to the subject of auditing

• How to exercise ethical judgment with regard to practical situations, specifically relating to auditor independence

• An understanding of the auditing process in detail and the connection between the activities that make up that process

• The ability to explain and apply basic principles of auditing, such as testing techniques, materiality and audit risk

• The ability to explain and apply the basic internal control techniques.

Main Content • Introduction to auditing • Professional conduct, focusing on independence • The audit process • Basic principles of auditing, such as testing techniques,

materiality and audit risk • Basic internal control techniques, using a cycle to illustrate the

application of such techniques Pre-requisites Financial Accounting 111/131 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations None Breakdown of Learning Time

Hours


56

Assignments & tasks: 20 Tests & examinations: 8 Practicals: 0 Selfstudy 66 Other: Please specify 0 Total Learning Time 150 B. Time-table requirements per week. Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. Assessment Type e.g. CAF 50% - Continuous assessment, assignments and tests

50% - Examinations

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Home Department Academic Development/School of Business & Finance/Economics Module Topic Introduction to the Economy and Business Generic module name Introduction to the Economy and Business Numeric Code IEB 133 (For EMS students only)

IEB131 (for non-EMS students) Alpha-numeric code IEB131

IEB133 Credit Value 15 Duration S Proposed semester/term Module Type Programme – B.Com.(Gen) Extended Curriculum, B.A., B.Ed, Level 5 Main Outcomes At the end of this module, students should be able to:

• Explain the basic principles of economic theory and their application in the South African economy

• Understand the role of consumers, producers and the government in the economy.

• Describe and evaluate South Africa’s recent economic performance. • Describe and evaluate the requirements for entrepreneurial success in

the SA economy • Describe/explain the principles of small business functions and apply

them to real world settings. • Demonstrate an understanding of the environment in which small

businesses operate. • Develop a business plan for a small business.

Main Content • Introduction to Economics and basic economic principles • Overview of the South African economy • Perfect and imperfect competition • Production and costs • Role of entrepreneurship • The environment in which small business operates • Establishing a small business. • Principles underlying the main functional areas. • Compilation of the Business Plan

Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations None Breakdown of Learning Time Hours Contact with lecturer / tutor: 56 Assignments & tasks: 30 Tests & examinations: 8 Selfstudy 56 Total Learning Time 150 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. Assessment Type e.g. CAF Business Plan; Tutorial exercises; Oral Presentations; Semester Tests

(60%); Examination 40%

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Home Department ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT Module Topic QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS FOR COMMERCE Generic Module Name QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS FOR COMMERCE Numeric code QAC231 Alpha-numeric Code QAC231 Credit Value 15 Duration Term Module Proposed semester/term Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (Gen) and B.Com (ACC) 4-year programme

Level 6 Main Outcomes At the end of this module a student should be able to demonstrate the

ability to: • Calculate, understand and analyse trends in financial ratios from

financial statements. • Deal with basic Capital Budgeting problems (NPV, IRR) • Understand and work with Index Numbers • Calculate and interpret Demand and Supply curves and elasticity • Calculate statistical measures of dispersion • Understand the Normal Distribution curve and its relation to

economic and financial situations • Graphically solve simple Linear Programming problems • Understand the meaning of the derivative of a function and

perform simple differentiation. Main Content • Application of mathematical and analytical tools to make

comparisons of ratios over time, against plan, against industry norms, etc

• Time value of money • Capital budgeting • Index numbers • Basic mathematics of Supply and Demand theory and elasticities • Measures of central tendency and dispersion • Normal distributions, z-scores and interpretation • Graphical solution to Linear Programming problems • Introduction to differential calculus.

Pre-requisites QSA101, QSC111 or QSC122 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations None Breakdown of Learning Time

Hours


56

Project 20 Tests & examinations: 9 Practicals: 0 Selfstudy 65 Other: Please specify 0 Total Learning Time 150 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. Assessment Type, e.g. CAF Final Examination = 50%

Tests, Assignments and tasks = 50%

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Home Department ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT Module Topic QUANTITATIVE SKILLS FOR ACCOUNTING Generic Module Name QUANTITATIVE SKILLS FOR ACCOUNTING Numeric code QSA131 Alpha- numeric Code QSA131 Credit Value 15 Duration SEMESTER Proposed semester/term Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (ACC) 4-year programme

Level 5 Main Outcomes At the end of this module a student should be able to demonstrate an

understand and the ability to solve problems with Commercial applications involving: - Ratio, Rates and Simple Proportion - Discounts and markdowns, breakeven analysis - Time Value of Money - Straight-line and Parabolic graphs with particular reference to

revenue/cost/profit, supply/demand. - Exponential and logarithmic curves - Drawing & interpreting statistical charts and calculating mean,

median, mode Main Content - Ratio & Proportions, Rates, Approximations

- Pricing a product, Profits, Breakeven analysis - Simple interest, Compound interest, Annuities - Straight Line graphs and Parabolas with link to Finance

&Economics, e.g. Supply/Demand. - Exponential and Logarithmic equations & graphs with link to

Finance & Economics - Descriptive Statistics & Measures of central tendency

Pre-requisites Maths SG Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations None Breakdown of Learning Time

Hours


70

Tests & examinations: 18 Assignments & Tasks 6 Practicals: 0 Selfstudy 56 Other: Please specify 0 Total Learning Time 150 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures

p.w.

Practicals p.w.

Tutorials p.w.

Assessment Type e.g. CAF Final Examination = 50% Tests, Assignments and tasks = 50%

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Home Department ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT Module Topic QUANTITATIVE SKILLS FOUNDATION Generic Module Name QUANTITATIVE SKILLS FOUNDATION Alpha-numeric code QSF131 Module numeric Code QSF131 Credit Value 15 Duration SEMESTER Proposed semester/term Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (Gen) 4-year programme, Badmin

Level 5 Main Outcomes At the end of this module the student should be able to:

- demonstrate an understanding of the core (basic) mathematical skills for business

- know the difference between mathematical and business-related terms

- use mathematical notations, formulae and terminology effectively to solve business-related problems

- demonstrate an understanding of the number systems - demonstrate knowledge and ability to

work with Real numbers, in particular Integers and Rational Numbers.

- apply basic operations (+, -, × and ÷ ) to Real Numbers. i.e. Fractions, Decimal Fractions and Percentages

- solve problems in abstract and real-life situations based on Fractions, Decimal Fractions and Percentages.

- demonstrate an understanding and the use of Ratios to describe relationship between two or more quantities and solve business problems

- demonstrate an understanding of problems on Direct and Inverse proportions

- construct Linear Graphs using the table method and show how this relates to the solution of linear equations.

- demonstrate an understanding of, and work with, basic Algebra , including polynomials of the first degree and basic operations applied to algebraic expressions.

- find Products and Factors of algebraic expressions, and solve problems in these related to Commercial Mathematics.

- have developed effective basic calculator skills to solve business related problems more efficiently

Main Content - Mathematical Thinking Skills - Problem Solving Skills - Number Systems - Integers, Rational Numbers; Irrational - Numbers - Basic Operations - Calculator Skills - Fractions and Decimal Fractions - Percentages - Ratio and Proportion - Basic Algebra: First degree polynomials; - Basic Operations - Products and factors

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- Equations and Inequalities - Graphs: Ordered Pairs; Linear and - Quadratic - Powers, Indices and Roots - Measurement, Shape and Space

Pre-requisites Grade 12 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations None Breakdown of Learning Time

Hours


70

Tests & examinations: 16 Assignments & Tasks 4 Practicals: 0 Selfstudy 60 Other: Please specify 0 Total Learning Time 150 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. Assessment Type e.g. CAF Tutorials, Class and Gateway tests, tasks and Assignments, Term tests

(50%) Examination (50%) Home Department ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT Module Topic QUANTITATIVE LITERACY FOR COMMERCE (QLC141) Generic Module Name QUANTITATIVE LITERACY FOR COMMERCE (QLC141) Alpha-numeric Code QLC141 Numeric Code QLC141 Credit Value 15 Duration SEMESTER Proposed semester/term Programmes in which the module will be offered

B.COM (GEN) 4-YEAR PROGRAMME, BADMIN

Level 5 Main Outcomes At the end of this module the student should be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of the number systems • demonstrate knowledge and ability to work with Real numbers, in

particular Integers and Rational Numbers. • Solve basic arithmetic problems • apply basic operations (+, -, × and ÷ ) to Real Numbers. i.e.

Fractions, Decimal Fractions and Percentages • simplify algebraic expressions. • solve basic algebraic equations including simultaneous equations • demonstrate an understanding of problems on Direct and Inverse

proportions • draw Linear Graphs using the table and algebraic method • draw Parabolic Graphs using the table and algebraic method

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Main Content • Mathematical Thinking Skills • Problem Solving Skills • Number Systems • Integers, Rational Numbers; Irrational Numbers • Basic Mathematical Operations • Calculator Skills • Fractions and Decimal Fractions • Percentages • Basic Algebra: variables, expressions and equations • Products and factors • Graphs: Ordered Pairs; Linear and Quadratic • Linear and Quadratic equations

Pre-requisite modules Mathematical Literacy pass at Grade 12 Co-requisite modules None Prohibited module Combination

None

A.Breakdown of Learning Time(example)

Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week (example)

Contact with lecturer / tutor: 70 Lectures p.w. Assignments & tasks: 4 Practicals p.w. Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w. Assessments: tests and exams

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Selfstudy 60 Other: Please specify 0 Total Learning Time 150 Assessment Type e.g. (CAF)

CAF: Tutorials, Class and Gateway tests, tasks and assignments, Term Tests (50%) Examination (50%)

Home Department ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT Module Topic QUANTITATIVE SKILLS FOR COMMERCE Generic Module Name QUANTITATIVE SKILLS FOR COMMERCE Alpha-numeric code QSC131/132 Module numeric Code QSC131/132 Credit Value 15 Duration SEMESTER Proposed semester/term Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (Gen), B.Com (ACC) 4-year programme, B.Com Gen, B.Com Law

Level 5 Main Outcomes At the end of this module a student should be able to :

demonstrate and understand the ability to solve problems with Commercial applications involving: • ratio, rates and simple proportion • discounts and markdowns, breakeven analysis • time value of money • straight-line and parabolic graphs with particular reference to

revenue/cost/profit supply/demand • exponential and logarithmic curves • drawing and interpreting statistical charts and calculating mean,

median, mode

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Main Content • Ratio and proportions, rates, approximations • Pricing a product, profits, breakeven analysis • Simple interest, compound interest, annuities • Straight line graphs and parabolas with link to finance and

economics e.g. supply/demand • Exponential and logarithmic equations and graphs with link to

finance and economics • Descriptive statistics and measures of central tendency.

Pre-requisites Maths HG or SG (60%) or QSF101 (Extended programme) Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations Quantitative Skills for Badmin Breakdown of Learning Time

Hours

Contact with lecturer / tutor: 70 Tests & examinations: 12 Assignments & Tasks 6 Practicals: 0 Selfstudy 56 Tutorials and Gateway Test Total Learning Time 150 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures

p.w.

Practicals p.w.

Tutorials p.w.

Methods of Student Assessment

Examination 50% Tests, assignments and tasks 50%

Business Analysis Business Analysis is offered at the 2nd year level only to B.Com (General) students. The subject comprises four modules: BSA 201 Quantitiative Business Analysis BSA 203 Analytical & Critical Thinking BSA 204 Introductory Business Research PLUS BSA202 Business Communication or BET 211 Business Ethics 211* (This module may only be taken by students with 65% for ALC) Home Department Academic Development Department Module Topic Quantitative Business Analysis Generic Module Name Business Analysis 201 Numeric code BSA201 ( Alpha-numeric Code BSA201 Credit Value 10 Duration Semester Proposed semester/term 2 Programmes in which the module will be offered

B.Com General

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Level 6 Main Outcomes At the end of the module a student should be able to demonstrate the

ability to: • Calculate, understand and analyse trends in financial ratios from

financial statements • Deal with basic Capital Budgeting problems (NPV, IRR) • Understand and work with Index Numbers • Calculate and interpret Demand and Supply curves and elasticity • Calculate statistical measures of dispersion • Understand the Normal Distribution curve and its relation to

economic and financial situations • Graphically solve simple Linear Programming problems • Understand the meaning of the derivative of a function and

perform simple differentiation Main Content • Application of mathematical and analytical tools to make

comparisons of ratios over time, against plan, against industry norms etc

• Time value of money • Capital budgeting • Index numbers • Basic mathematics of Supply and Demand theory and elasticities • Measures of central tendency and dispersion • Normal distributions, z-scores and interpretation • Graphical solution to Linear Programming problems • Introduction to differential calculus

Pre-requisite modules QSC 101, QSC111 or QSC122 Co-requisite modules None Prohibited module Combination

None

Breakdown of Learning Time

Hours

Contact with lecturer / tutor: 40 Project 20 Tests & examinations: 9 Practicals: 0 Selfstudy 31 Other: Please specify 20 Total Learning Time 100 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures

p.w. 1.5

Practicals p.w.

0

Tutorials p.w.

1

Assessment Type e.g. CAF Examination 50% Tests, assignments and tasks 50%

Home Department Academic Development Module Topic Business Analysis 202 Generic Module Name Business Analysis 202 Numeric Code BSA202

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Alpha-numeric Code BSA202 Credit Value 10 Duration Semester Proposed semester/term 2 Programmes in which the module will be offered

B.Com General

Level 6 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will have demonstrated the ability

to: • Read Business and Academics material comprehensively and

critically • Apply various reading strategies to various kinds of texts • Assess their progress on the on-line reading programme, Reading

Excellence • Write logical, coherent and meaningful academic essays • Analyse and summarize written commercial texts • Construct effective business documents

Main Content • Academic reading techniques • Text book analysis • Reading business journals, magazines and newspapers • Computer-Assisted learning • Establishing the relationship between thinking, and reading and Writing • Contextualization and integration of arguments • Business documents

Pre-requisite modules ALC 103 or equivalent with less than 65% Co-requisite modules None Prohibited module Combination

ACT211


Hours

Contact with lecturer / tutor: 35 Project 10 Tests & examinations: 5 Practicals: 0 Selfstudy 30 Other: Please specify 20 Total Learning Time 100 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures

p.w. 1.5

Practicals p.w.

0

Tutorials p.w.

1

Assessment Type e.g. CAF Examination 40% Continuous Evaluation: 60%Tests, tutorials, assignments

Home Department Academic Development Module Topic Business Analysis 202 Generic Module Name Business Analysis 203 Numeric code BSA203

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Alpha-numeric Code BSA203 Credit Value 10 Duration Semester Proposed semester/term 2 Programmes in which the module will be offered

B.Com General

Level 6 Main Outcomes On completion of the module students will be able to demonstrate (a)

an understanding of: • The requirements of valid arguments and methods of reasoning and

analysis • The relationships between theory and practice using case study

materials B- the ability to

• Recognize logical fallacies in arguments and to avoid poorly reasoned arguments and conclusions

• Select and apply appropriate analytical tools to interpret case studies

• Analyse case studies professionally and report these results orally and in writing

• Plan and work in teams to achieve these outcomes Main Content • The ingredients of arguments

• Fallacies and How arguments fail • Case studies of fallacies • Well structured arguments • Becoming a reasoning person Linking practical examples to case studies • Interpreting, summarizing and critically analyzing cases • Generalising and theorizing • Formal written and oral presentation of case analysis

Pre-requisite modules ALC 103 Co-requisite modules None Prohibited module Combination

ACT211


Hours

Contact with lecturer / tutor: 40 Project 20 Tests & examinations: 6 Practicals: 0 Selfstudy 34 Other: Please specify Total Learning Time 100 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures

p.w. 1.5

Practicals p.w.

0

Tutorials p.w.

1


Examination 40% Continuous Evaluation: 60%Tests, tutorials, assignments

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Home Department Academic Development Module Topic Business Analysis 204 Generic Module Name Business Analysis 204 Alpha-numeric Code BSA204 Credit Value 10 Duration Semester Proposed semester/term 2 Programmes in which the module will be offered

B.Com General


An understanding of the basic concepts of Business Research A basic understanding of the research process for a Business

Research Project The ability to identify and clarify a workable research topic The ability to develop a strategy to gather relevant information The ability to describe and utilize basic data collection methods An ability to apply relevant theory to a chosen business-related

research topic or case study An ability to complete an academically-referenced Research

Report Main Content • Introduction to Business Research

• The research process and project plan • Library resources and internet for materials search • Development of research topic and questions • Conducting literature reviews • Gathering and collating information • Selecting and recognize relevant material and critically evaluating

it • Revealing knowledge of and insights into different perspectives,

sides or points of view • Preparing and presenting a business research report and/or case

study using primary and secondary sources Pre-requisite modules ALC 103, BUSINESS ANALYSIS 203 Co-requisite modules None Prohibited module Combination

ACT302


Hours

Contact with lecturer / tutor: 40 Project 30 Tests & examinations: 6 Practicals: 0 Selfstudy 24 Other: Please specify Total Learning Time 100 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures p.w. 2 Practicals p.w. 1 Tutorials p.w. 1 Assessment Topic e.g. CAF Examination 40%

Continuous Evaluation: 60%Tests, tutorials, assignments

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MODULE DESCRIPTORS BCOM 3-YEAR PROGRAMME: ACADEMIC LITERACY FOR COMMERCE Home Department ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT Module Topic ACADEMIC LITERACY FOR COMMERCE 131/132 Generic Module Name ACADEMIC LITERACY FOR COMMERCE 131/132 Numeric code ALC131/132 Alpgha-numeric Code ALC Credit Value 15 Proposed semester/term Duration SEMESTER Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (Gen), B.Com Accounting, B.Com Law, B.Admin, B.Com (Gen), B.Com (ACC) 4-year programme

Level 5 Main Outcomes ALC 131/132 aims at improving first-year students’ academic literacy

skills, and the use of productivity software. After the course students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the use of various listening and note-taking strategies.

• Demonstrate an understanding of group dynamics. • Demonstrate an understanding of analytical and critical thinking • Apply critical and analytical reading skills in various contexts,

e.g. text books & articles in journals, newspapers, magazines. • Write well constructed- written assignments and academic

essays. Use references and quotations in a coherent and appropriate manner.

• Summarise main and supporting ideas in written texts. • Write well-constructed reports and proposals. • Effectively utilize IT-based productivity tools to organize and

manage information. Main Content • Listening and note-taking skills

• Group dynamics skills • Critical thinking skills • Reading skills • Writing skills • Referencing skills • Digital information literacy skills

Pre-requisites ALB 131 for 4-year extended curriculum students only Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations None Breakdown of Learning Time

Hours


60

Tests & examinations: 6 Assignments & Tasks 30 DAL 14 Selfstudy 40 Tutorials and Gateway Test 0 Total Learning Time 150 B. Time-table requirement per week.

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Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. Assessment Type e.g. CAF Continuous evaluation:

60% - tests, tutorials and major assignments 40% - examinations

ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGEMENT FIRST YEAR Home Department Accounting Module Topic Accounting for Management 131/132 Generic module name Accounting for Management 131/132 Numeric code ACM131/132 Alpha-numeric code ACM131/132 Credit Value 15 Proposed semester/term Duration S Programmes in which the module is offered

University


• Manually record large volumes of transactions in subsidiary journals.

• Do cash and credit controls. • Prepare the financial statements of a sole trader based on accrual

accounting; • Do an elementary analysis and interpretation of the financial

statements of a sole trader. Main Content • Accounting as information system

• Data processing and double-entry bookkeeping and subsidiary journals

• Accounting for Value Added Tax: Operation of the VAT system; Preparation of VAT return

• Operation of cash controls • Bank reconciliation procedures • Preparation and interpretation of cash budgets • Periodic measurement of income • Preparation of the income statement and the balance sheet for a

sole trader • Elementary analysis and interpretation of the financial statements

of a sole trader Pre-requisites QSC 111 or QSC 122 or Maths 126 Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations Financial Accounting 111 A. Breakdown of learning time

Hours

Contact with lecturer/tutor 56 Assignment & tasks 28

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Tests and examinations 9 Self study 57 Total learning time 150 B. Time table requirements per week Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. Assessment Type e.g. CAF Test, tutorials, assignments and tasks: 40% final mark

Examination: 60% final mark SECOND YEAR Home Department Accounting Generic Module Name Accounting for Management 232 (first semester) Alpha Numeric Code ACM232 Credit Value 20 Duration Semester Module type University Level 6 Main Outcomes The learner should be able to:

• Enter data and produce elementary reports using a computerized accounting system

• Prepare advanced reports and management information from a computerized accounts system.

Main Content • Updating the system • Adjustments • Elementary reporting • Advanced reporting and report writing • Exporting and linkage to spreadsheets • Capita Selecta as determined by the Department of Accounting

Pre-requisites Accounting for Management 131 or 132 and Information Systems 131 or 132 or Financial Accounting131 and Information Systems 131or 132

Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations Accounting Information Applications 237 Breakdown of learning time

Hours B.Time Table requirements per week

Contact with lecturer/ tutor 56 hrs Tests & Examinations 8 Lectures pw 8 Self Study 136 Total Learning Time 200 Assessment type e.g. CAF Test and Tutorials : 40% final mark

Examination : 60% final mark

Module Name Accounting for Management 231 (second semester) Home Department Accounting Module Code ACM231 Credit Value 20 Duration Semester Module type University Level 6 Main Outcomes The learner should be able to:

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• Determine product cost. • Use CVP analysis. • Prepare and interpret budgets • Make decisions based on relevant accounting data

Main Content • Cost accumulation for product costing -Job order costing -Process costing -Activity based costing

• The scope of management accounting • Cost and revenue classification • Cost-Volume-Profit analysis and interpretation • Preparation of production budgets • Preparation of flexible budgets • Decision making

• Make or buy decisions • Continue or discontinue decisions • Pricing decisions

Pre-requisites 60% Accounting for Management 131 or 132 Or Financial Accounting 131/132 and Management 131 or 132 ALC 131 IS 131 OR 132

Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations Management Accounting 234 Breakdown of learning time

Hours B.Time Table requirements per week

Contact with lecturer/ tutor 56 hrs Assignments & Tasks 44hrs Tests & Examinations 8 Lectures p w 8 Self Study 91hrs Total Learning Time 200 Assessment type e.g. (CAF) Test, tutorials, assignments and tasks: 40% final mark

Examination : 60% final mark NB: Accounting for Management 257 and 258 will be examined collectively in one practical examination FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FIRST YEAR

Home Department Accounting Module Topic Financial Accounting 131 Generic module name Financial Accounting 131 Numeric Code FIA131 Alpha-numeric code FIA131 Credit Value 15 Proposed semester/term Duration S Programmes in which the module is offered

Faculty

Level 5

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Main Outcomes The learner should be able to prepare: -the financial statements of a sole trader - various control accounts and their reconciliation (ie. Debtors, creditors, bank)

Main Content Accounting as information system Data processing and double-entry bookkeeping Subsidiary journals Control accounts and reconciliation Revenue recognition and profit determination Inventory Property, plant and equipment Financial statement preparation

Pre-requisites Matric Maths level 4 required. ACC132 (70% required to continue with FIA132) for B.Com (Acc) 4-year programme students or B.Com General students wishing to switch to B.Com Accounting.

Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations Accounting for Management 112 A.Breakdown of learning time

Hours

:

Contact with lecturer/ tutor 56 hours Test and examinations 8 hours Self-study 36 hours

Total learning time 100 hours B. time table requirements per week Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. Assessment Type e.g. CAF Test and Tutorials : 40% final mark

Examination : 60% final mark Home Department Accounting Module Topic Financial Accounting 132 Generic module name Financial Accounting 132 Numeric code FIA132 Alpha-numeric code FIA132 Credit Value 15 Proposed semester/term Duration S Programme in which the module is offered

B.Com Accounting, B.Com Accounting 4-year, B.Com

Level 5 Main Outcomes The learner should be able to prepare:

- the financial statements of partnerships, close corporations, companies and non-profit organizations

- an analysis of accrual financial statements Main Content Partnerships

Close Corporations Companies Non profit organizations Financial statement analysis

Pre-requisites The learner should obtain a final mark of 40% in Financial Accounting 111 in order to do this module

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Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations Accounting for Management 251/252 A. Breakdown of learning time

Hours

Contact with lecturer/ tutor 56 hours Test and examinations 8 hours Self-study 36 hours Total learning time 100 hours B. Time table requirements per week Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. Assessment Type e.g. CAF Test and Tutorials : 40% final mark

Examination : 60% final mark SECOND YEAR Home Department Accounting

Module topic FIA 212 Financial Accounting

Generic module name FIA 212 Financial Accounting

Numeric code FIA212

Alpha-numeric code FIA212 (140224)

Credit Value 10 Proposed semester/term Duration Semester Programme in which the module is offered

Faculty

Level 6 Main Outcomes At the end of this module students will be able to:

• Prepare company annual financial statements in terms of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

• Prepare annual financial statements for – Partnerships • Close Corporations

Main Content • Partnerships • Close corporations • Companies • Presentation of financial statements • Capita Selecta from Generally Accepted Accounting Practice

Pre-requisites Financial Accounting 111/121 Co-requisites Financial Accounting 213


Hours

Contact with lecturer / tutor 21

Assignments & tasks 21

Tests & examinations 5

Self-study 53

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Total learning time 100

B. Time table requirements per week

Lectures p.w.

Practicals p.w.

Tutorials p.w.

Assessment type e.g. CAF Test and Tutorials : 40% of final mark Examination : 60% of final mark

Home Department Accounting

Module Topic FIA 213 Financial Accounting

Generic module name FIA 213 Financial Accounting

Numeric Code FIA213 (140225)


Credit Value 10 Duration Semester

Programme in which the module is offered

B.Com Accounting, B.Com Accounting 4-year

Proposed semester/term

Level 6 Main Outcomes At the end of modules FIA 212 and 213 students will be able to:

Prepare company annual financial statements in terms of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

Main Content • Framework for the preparation and presentation of financial statements

• Basic Deferred Tax • Net profit and loss, fundamental errors and changes in accounting

policies. • Capita Selecta from Generally Accepted Accounting Practice

Pre-requisites Financial Accounting 111/121

Co-requisites Financial Accounting 212

Prohibited Combinations None

A. Breakdown of Learning Time

Hours





Self-study

Total learning time 100 hours

B.Time-table requirements per week.

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Practicals p.w.

Tutorials p.w.


NB: Financial Accounting 212 and 213 will be examined collectively in one examination paper of 3 hours. Home Department Accounting

Module Topic FIA 222-Financial Accounting

Generic module name FIA 222-Financial Accounting

Numeric Code FIA222 (140226)


Credit Value 10

Duration Semester


Programmes in which the module will be offered

Faculty

Level 6

Main Outcomes At the end of this module students will be able to: • Prepare company annual financial statements

in terms of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. • Analyse and interpret financial statements.

Main Content • Analysis and interpretation of financial statements • Cash flow statements • Earnings per share • Inventories • Capita Selecta from Generally Accepted Accounting

Practice Pre-requisites Financial Accounting 212/213 (40%)

Co-requisites Financial Accounting 223



Hours




Self-study 53


B. Time Table requirements Per week

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Practicals p.w.

Tutorials p.w.


Home Department Accounting Module Topic Financial Accounting Generic module name FIA 223 Alpha-numeric code FIA 223 Credit Value 10 Duration Semester Proposed semester/term Programmes in which the module will be offered

Faculty

Level 6 Main Outcomes At the end of modules FIA 222 and 223 students will

be able to: • Prepare company annual financial statements in terms of

Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. • Prepare consolidated annual financial statements

of a company. Main Content • Property, plant and equipment

• Borrowing costs • Segment reporting • Introduction to Group Statements • Capita Selecta from Generally Accepted Accounting Practice

Pre-requisites Financial Accounting 212/213 (40%) Co-requisites Financial Accounting 222 Prohibited Combinations None Breakdown of Learning Time

Hours

Contact with lecturer / tutor 21 Assignments & tasks 21 Tests & examinations 5 Self-study 53 Total learning time 100 B. Time-table requirements per week Lectures p.w. Practicals

p.w.

Tutorials p.w.

Assessment Type e.g. CAF Test and Tutorials : 40% of final mark Examination : 60% of final mark

NB: Financial Accounting 222 and 223 will be examined collectively in one examination paper of 3 hours.

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THIRD YEAR Home Department Accounting Module Topic Financial Accounting 312 140312 Generic module name FIA 312 Alpha-numeric code FIA 312 Numeric code FIA 312 (140312) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester Proposed semester/term Programme in which the module will be offered

Faculty

Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of this module, students will be able to:

• Prepare the financial statements of a company in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice (GAAP).

• Prepare consolidated financial statements for a Holding company and its subsidiary.

Main Content • Selected statements of GAAP. • Techniques for preparing consolidated financial statements.

Pre-requisites Financial accounting 212,213,222,223 Co-requisites Financial accounting 313, Prohibited Combinations None Breakdown of Learning Time

Hours

Contact with lecturer / tutor 40 hours Tests & examinations 5 hours

Self-study(assignments) 105 hours Total learning time 150 hours B. Time-table

requirements per week

Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. Assessment type e.g. CAF Tests and Tutorials: 40% of final mark

Examination : 60% of final mark

Home Department Accounting

Module Topic Financial Accounting 313

Generic Module name FIA 313-Financial Accounting

Alpha-numeric code FIA 313-Financial Accounting

Numeric code FIA 313-140313

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Programme in which the module will be offered

Faculty

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Pre-requisites Financial accounting 212,213,222,223

Co-requisites Financial accounting 312,



Hours



Self-study(assignments) 105


B. Time-table requirements per week

Lectures p.w.

Practicals p.w.

Tutorials p.w.

Assessment type e.g. CAF Tests and Tutorials: 40% of final mark Examination : 60% of final mark

Module Topic FIA 322 Financial Accounting Generic module name FIA 322 Financial Accounting Alpha-numeric code FIA 322 Financial Accounting Numeric code FIA 322 (140322) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester Proposed semester/term Programme in which the module will be offered

Faculty





Pre-requisites 40% Financial accounting 312, 313 Co-requisites Financial accounting 323

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Hours

Contact with lecturer / tutor 40 Tests & examinations 5 Self-study(assignments) 105 Total learning time 150 B. Time-table


Lecturers p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorial p.w. Assessment type e.g. CAF Tests and Tutorials: 40% of final mark

Examination : 60% of final mark Home Department Accounting Module Topic FIA 323 Financial Accounting Generic module name FIA 323 Financial Accounting Alpha-numeric code FIA 323 Financial Accounting Numeric code FIA 323 (140323A) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester Proposed semester/term Programme in which the module will be offered

Faculty





Pre-requisites 40% Financial accounting 312, 313 Co-requisites Financial accounting 322 Prohibited Combinations None A.Breakdown of Learning Time

Hours

Contact with lecturer / tutor 40 Tests & examinations 5 Self-study(assignments) 105 Total learning time 150 B. timetable


Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. Assessment type e.g. CAF Tests and Tutorials: 40% of final mark

Examination : 60% of final mark

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Module Name Home Department Accounting Module Topic 140236 Generic module name AUD 236 Auditing Alpha-numeric code AUD 236 Auditing Numeric code AUD 236 Auditing (140236) Credit Value 10 Duration S Proposed semester/term Programme in which the module is offered

Programme


• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the concepts and principles relating to business and professional ethics and exercise ethical judgment with regard to practical situations.

• Demonstrate an in depth understanding of the principles of sound internal controls, design systems of internal control and constructively criticize systems of internal controls.

• Be aware of the regulatory environment governing the audit function, and the responsibilities, functions and qualities of the auditor

• Be able to explain the concepts and principles relevant to the audit function.

• Be able to explain the major stages of the audit process. • Be able to illustrate an awareness of the auditor’s report. • Be aware of the need to comply with the legislation, regulations,

generally accepted auditing standards and contractual requirements relating to an audit and/or related services agreement.

• Be able to design basic audit programs. Main Content • Introduction to auditing

• General principles of auditing • The audit process • Accounting systems and related controls • Accounting systems and related audit procedures

Pre-requisites Business Ethics 211 (40% required) Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations None Breakdown of learning time

Hours

Contact with lecturer/ tutor 42 Test and examinations 7 Self-study 51 Total learning time 100 B. Time-table


Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. Assessment type e.g. CAF Tests and Tutorials : 40% final mark

Examination : 60% final mark

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AUDITING NB: Auditing 316 and 326 will be examined collectively in one examination paper of 3 hours. Module Name AUD 316 Auditing Home Department Accounting Module Code 140316 Credit Value 15 Duration Year Module type Programme Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the concepts and principles relating to business and professional ethics and exercise ethical judgment with regard to practical situations.

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the principles of sound internal controls, design systems of internal control and constructively criticize systems of internal controls.

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the regulatory environment governing the audit function, and the responsibilities, functions and qualities of the auditor.

• Demonstrate an in depth understanding of the concepts and principles relevant to the audit function.

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the major stages of the audit process.

• Understand the need to comply with the legislation, regulations, generally accepted auditing standards and contractual requirements relating to an audit and/or related services agreement.

• Design audit programmes • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of controls in a

computerized environment • Demonstrate the use of computerized procedures in the audit

process • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the auditor’s report

Main Content • Computer controls and auditing • Going concern and factural insolvency • Reliance on other partners • The audit report • Related services

Pre-requisites Auditing 236 Financial Accounting 212,213, 222, 223 Company Law 211

Co-requisites Concurrent with Auditing 326 Prohibited combinations None Breakdown of learning time

Contact with lecturer/ tutor : 56 hours Test and examinations : 9 hours Self-study : 85 hours Total learning time :150 hours

Method of Student Assessment

Tests and Tutorials : 40% final mark Examination : 60% final mark

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Module Name Auditing 326 Home Department Accounting Module Code 140317 Credit Value 15 Duration S Module type Programme Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the principles of sound internal controls, design systems of internal control and constructively criticize systems of internal control.

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of controls in a computerized on environment.

• Demonstrate an in depth understanding of different accounting cycles and the audit procedures related thereto.

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of legislation, regulations, generally accepted auditing standards and contractual requirements relating to an audit and/or related services agreement.

Main Content • Continuance of the programme content of auditing 316 • Control and audit of the accounting cycles

Pre-requisites Auditing 236 Financial Accounting 212, 213, 222, 223 Company Law 211

Co-requisites Auditing 316 Prohibited combinations None Breakdown of learning time

Contact with lecturer/ tutor : 56 hours Test and examinations : 9 hours Self-study : 85 hours Total learning time :150 hours

Method of Student Assessment


MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING Module name MAC 234 Management Accounting Home Department Accounting Module Code 140234 Credit Value 10 Duration S Module type Programme Level 7 6 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will be able to:

• Explain the basic concepts and processes in establishing the costs that are incurred when producing a product or providing a service;

• Prepare and comment on cost statements or cost reports based on job order costing, process costing, joint and by-product costing and activity based costing;

• Analyse the relationship between cost, volume and profit and interpret the results;

• Prepare income statements based on variable costing and absorption costing, and reconcile the net income under the two methods;

• Discuss the budget development process, compile various operating budgets and financial budgets and comment on their use as control instruments;

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• Comment on the standard costing system as a control technique, compute basic variances and reconcile actual profit with budgeted profit;

• Evaluate the performance of managers. Main Content • Functions of management accounting, and relationship between

financial and management accounting; • Cost concepts and classifications • Cost elements – materials, labour and overheads • Cost accumulation systems – job costing, process costing; • Direct and absorption costing • Cost-volume –profit analysis • Budgeting • Standard costing

Pre-requisites Financial Accounting 212, 213 ALC 131/132

Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations None Breakdown of learning time

Contact with lecturer/Tutor - 42hours Test and Examinations - 7 hours Self-study 51 hours Total learning time 100 hours

Method of student assessment

Test and tutorials - 40% final mark Examination - 60% final mark

Module name MAC 314 Management Accounting Home Department Accounting Module Code 140314 Credit Value 15 Duration S Module type Programme Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of costing concepts and their application in the design, implementation and operation of costing systems.

• Develop the ability to devise appropriate indicators of performance to measure and evaluate management performance and provide information for management control decision-making and system design.

Main Content • Joint and by-product costing • Cost volume profit analysis • Relevant cost • Activity-based costing • Budgeting • Standard costing • Divisional performance measures and transfer pricing • Cost estimation and behaviour • Linear programming

Pre-requisites Management Accounting 234 or Accounting for Management (new second year module replacing ACM 255 & ACM 256)

Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations None

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Breakdown of learning time

Contact with lecturer/Tutor - 56 hours Test and Examinations - 9 hours Self-study 85 hours Total learning time 150 hours


Test and tutorials - 40% final mark Examination - 60% final mark

Module name MAC 324 Management Accounting Home Department Accounting Module Code 140330 Credit Value 15 Duration S Module type Programme Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the investment, financing and dividend

• decisions relating to an entity and its activities, within the context of its environment

• Develop the ability to make recommendations designed to responsibly manage an entity through effective use of financial resources and in accordance with the strategic objectives of the entity.

Main Content • Time value of money; risk and return • Financial Statement Analysis • Valuations • Capital Budgeting • Management of working capital • Cost of Capital • Capital structure • Financing decisions • Dividends

Pre-requisites Management Accounting 314 Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations None Breakdown of learning time

Contact with Lecturer/Tutor 56 hours Test and examinations - 9 hours Self study - 85 hours Total learning time 150 hours


Test and tutorials – 40% final mark Examination - 60% final mark

TAXATION

Module Name Tax 228 Taxation Home Department Accounting Module Code 140228 Credit Value 10 Duration S Module Type Programme Level 6 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will :

• Have a basic understanding of the main provisions of the Income Tax Act, The Value-added Tax Act and the Estate Duty Act.

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• Understand in detail the framework for the determination of taxable income and income tax

Main Content • Normal Tax • Value-added tax • Donations Tax • Estate Duty • Secondary Tax on Companies • Taxation of capital gains • Fundamentals of Taxable Income • Business entities • Administration, objection and appeal

Pre-requisites Financial Accounting 212 & 213 ALC 131/132

Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None


Contact with lecturer / tutor: - 42 hrs Tests & examinations: - 7 hrs Self-study: - 51 hrs Total learning time: - 100 hrs


Tests & tutorials (DP) : 40% of final mark Examination 60% of final mark

Module Name TAX 318 Taxation Home Department Accounting Module Code 140318 Credit Value 15 Duration Year Module Type Programme Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will :

• Have a detailed understanding of all the main provisions of the Income Tax Act, The Value-added Tax Act and the Estate Duty Act;

• Be able to extract the relevant information required for the calculation of a person’s liability for normal tax, VAT, donations tax and estate duty; and

• Be able to calculate a person’s liabilities for income tax, VAT, donations tax and estate duty

Main Content • Gross Income, Income & Taxable Income • Special deductions • Inclusions in Taxable Income • Value-added Tax • Donations Tax • Estate Duty • Special rules on employees • Tax administration • Taxation of capital gains

Pre-requisites Tax 228 Financial Accounting 212, 213, 222, 223

Co-requisites Tax 328 Prohibited Combinations

None

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Contact with lecturer / tutor: 56.0 hours Tests & examinations: 5.5 hours Self-study: 88.5 hours Total learning time: 150.0 hours



Module Name TAX 328 Taxation Home Department Accounting Module Code 140328 Credit Value 15 Duration Year Module Type Programme Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will :

• Have a detailed understanding of all the main provisions of the Income Tax Act, The Value-added Tax Act and the Estate Duty Act;

• Be able to extract the relevant information required for the calculation of a person’s liability for normal tax, VAT, donations tax and estate duty; and

• Be able to calculate a person’s liabilities for income tax, VAT, donations tax and estate duty

Main Content • Gross Income, Income & Taxable Income • Special deductions • Inclusions in Taxable Income • Value-added Tax • Donations Tax • Estate Duty • Special rules on employees • Tax administration • Taxation of capital gains

Pre-requisites Tax 228 Financial Accounting 212, 213, 222, 223

Co-requisites Tax 318 Prohibited Combinations

None


Contact with lecturer / tutor: 56.0 hours Tests & examinations: 6.5 hours Self-study: 87.5 hours Total learning time: 150.0 hours



Accounting Information Applications Module Name AIA 237 Accounting Information Applications Home Department Accounting Module Code 151237 Credit Value 10 Duration Semester Module Type Programme Level 6

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Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will be able to: • Be familiar with and identify the opportunities to use information as a

business tool. • Make reasonable decisions in connection with simple systems such as

defining their needs, identifying alternatives, deciding whether to acquire a pre-packaged system or develop the system using end-user tools such as spreadsheet packages or database packages, or outsource the development to another branch of the organization or an outside consultant, and selecting the appropriate hardware, software and supplier.

• Use word processing and spreadsheet packages, e-mail software, web browsers, database packages and at least one basic accounting package. These skills would be developed in an accounting context.

Main Content • Role of information within business • Information as a business tool • Transaction processing in typical business applications

Pre-requisites Information Systems 131/132 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None


Contact with lecturer / tutor : 21 hours Assignments & tasks : 15 hours Tests & examinations : 4 hours Self-study : 60 hours Total learning time : 100 hours



BUSINESS ETHICS Module Name BET 211 Business Ethics Home Department Accounting Module Code Pending Credit Value 10 Duration Semester Module Type Programme Level 6 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the theory of ethics, including various value systems and the major philosophical approaches to ethics.

• Demonstrate an understanding of methods for general ethical decision-making.

• Demonstrate an understanding of issues of macro-ethics. • Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary approaches to business

ethics. • Exercise sound judgment with regard to ethical dilemmas relating to

accounting and auditing and business in general. • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of ethical conduct to

professions in general, and the accounting and auditing profession specifically.

• Explain the ethical guidelines contained in the codes regulating the conduct of accountants and auditors, and apply such guidelines to practical situations.

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Main Content • Introduction to applied ethics • Business ethics • Ethics and the accounting and auditing profession

Pre-requisites Man111 or Man131 or Man132 and ACM112 or ACM131 or ACM132 or FIA111or FIA131 and ALC101 or ALC131 or ALC132

Co-requisites none

Prohibited Combinations

None

Breakdown of Learning Time (hours)

Contact with lecturer/tutor : 42 hours Test and examinations : 7 hours Self-study : 51hours Total learning time : 100 hours

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE

• Two majors are offered in the School – Management and, Finance. • On completion of Management at the 2nd year level, students may select Finance as a 3rd year

major. • Admission to Finance as a major requires (MAN307 and MAN308) and requires 55% in

both Finance modules (MAN235 and MAN234) at the 2nd year level or a pass in MAN312. • Entrepreneurship Insurance are offered as half subjects at the 3rd year

FIRST YEAR LEVEL

B.Com. (3 year), B.Com. (Acc)(4 year) and B.Admin. students registering for the first time in 2009 will register for MAN 131 in the 1st semester or MAN132 in the 2nd Semester. Students who are registered for a degree in the Arts, CHS, Education or Law faculties are required to complete Introduction to the Economy and Business (IEB 101)in the 1st Semester before completing MAN 132 in the 2nd Semester (or MAN131 if taken the following year). MANAGEMENT FIRST YEAR

Module Name Introduction to the Economy and Business Home Department Academic Development Department (Management/Economics) Module Code IEB 101 Credit Value 15 Duration S Module Type Programme – B.Com.(Gen) Extended Curriculum, B.A., B.Ed. Level 5 Main Outcomes At the end of this module, students should be able to:

• Explain the basic principles of economic theory and their application in the South African economy

• Understand the role of consumers, producers and the government in the economy.

• Describe and evaluate South Africa’s recent economic performance. • Describe and evaluate the requirements for entrepreneurial success in the

SA economy • Describe/explain the principles of small business functions and apply them

to real world settings.

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• Demonstrate an understanding of the environment in which small businesses operate.

• Develop a business plan for a small business. Main Content • Introduction to Economics and basic economic principles

• Overview of the South African economy • Perfect and imperfect competition • Production and costs • Role of entrepreneurship • The environment in which small business operates • Establishing a small business. • Principles underlying the main functional areas. • Compilation of the Business Plan

Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations None Breakdown of Learning Time

Hours B. Time-table requirement per week


56

Assignments & tasks: 30 Tests & examinations: 8 Selfstudy 56 Total Learning Time 150 Methods of Student Assessment

Business Plan; Tutorial exercises; Oral Presentations; Semester Tests (60%); Examination 40%

Module Name MAN131/132: Principles of Business Management Home Department Management Module Code MAN131 (1st Semester) MAN132 (2nd Semester) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester Module Type University Level 5 Main Outcomes At the end of the module students will be able to describe and demonstrate an

understanding of • the nature of the business enterprise and its constituent components • the process of establishing a business in South Africa • the internal and external environment within which businesses operate • the requirements of successful entrepreneurs/ship. • the principles of managing the main functional areas • the basic management principles such as planning, organizing, leading

and controlling • the dynamics of working and completing tasks in a group

Main Content • Overview of the business enterprise as a system • Historical development of the field of Management. • External and internal business environment • Entrepreneurship. • Establishing a business. • Principles of managing the main functional areas – marketing,

employment relations/human resources, operations and finance • Functions of management – planning, organising, leading, controlling

Pre-requisites None

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MAN111 and MAN121

Breakdown of Learning Time (hours)

Contact with lecturer/tutor: 56 hours Assignments and tasks: 30 hours Tests and examinations: 8 hours Self-study: 56 hours Practicals: 0 hours Total learning time: 150 hrs


Test(s); tutorials, assignments (60%) Examination 40%.

Second semester SECOND YEAR

Consists of 4 compulsory modules, 2 in each semester

Entrepreneurship has been discontinued as a 2nd year subject from 2010. B.Com students may only register for Management at 2nd year level, comprising Man 231, Man233, Man234, Man235

Non-B.Com students may register for Management (see above) or Entrepreneurial Management comprising the following modules: Man201 Entrepreneurship Man231 Marketing Man233 Operations Management Man236 Finance for Small and Medium Enterprises Students registering for Entrepreneurial Management require 60% average for Man201, Man231, Man233 and Man206 at the first attempt to major in Management at 3rd year level. Students (except B.Admin students) who do not get 60% may register for Man303, Man306 and Man333 and Man339 at 3rd year level but may not continue to post-graduate studies in Management Semester 1

Home Department School of Business and Finance – Management Module Topic Management – Marketing Generic module name Marketing Alpha-numeric code MAN 231 (111013) Credit Value 10 Duration Semester (1st) Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (General). B.Com.(Law), B.Com.(Evenings), B.Admin, B.A.(SRM), BSc(CHS)

Level 6 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student should be able to:

• Describe, explain and apply the fundamental principles and practices of marketing for profit-seeking and non profit-seeking organizations

• Develop marketing plans and formulate strategies for various types of organizations.

Main Content • Strategic Marketing planning and environmental analysis • Product, pricing, distribution and promotion strategies International marketing

Pre-requisites MAN 111 and MAN 121 OR MAN 131 or MAN 132, Academic Literacy for Commerce or equivalent

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Prohibited Combination

None


Hours B. Time-table of Requirement per week


33

Assignments & tasks: 10 Lectures p.w. 1.5 Tests & examinations: 5 Practicals p.w 0 Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w 1 Selfstudy 45 Other: Groupwork 7 Total Learning Time 100 Methods of Student Assessment

Tests and Assignments (60%) Final Assessment (40%)

Home Department School of Business and Finance – Management Module Topic Management – Finance & Analytical Techniques Generic module name Marketing Alpha-numeric code MAN 235 (111017) Credit Value 10 Duration Semester (1st) Programmes in which the module is offered

Bcom (General), Bcom(Law), Bcom(Evenings), Badmin

Level 6

Main Outcomes This module is a preparation course for MAN 234 (Finance). At the end of the module students should be able to demonstrate the ability to: • Conduct financial ratio analysis and interpret the results • Perform time value of money calculations • Explain and apply breakeven analysis and profit planning techniques

Main Content • Financial statement analysis • Time value of money • Break-even analysis and profit planning • Working capital management • Computer simulations

Pre-requisites MAN 111 and MAN 121 OR MAN 131 or MAN 132, QSC 132 or QSA 131 or Maths 111 or STA 132 or Business Stats 131/132

Co-requisites Man 234 Prohibited Combination

None


Hours B. Time-table of Requirement per week


35

Assignments & tasks: 16 Lectures p.w. 1.5 Tests & examinations: 6 Practicals p.w 0 Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w 1 Selfstudy 43 Other: Groupwork Total Learning Time 100 Methods of Student Assessment

Tests and Assignments (60%) Final Assessment (40%)

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Semester 2 Home Department School of Business and Finance –Management Module Topic Operations Management Generic Module name Operations Management Alpha numeric Code Man233 (111015) Credit Value 10 Duration Semester (2nd) Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (General), B.Com (Law), B.Com (After Hours), B.Admin, B.A (SRM), B.A (Tourism), B.Ed (EMS)

Level 6 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of basic operations management concepts • Develop an understanding of how to use basic operations management

techniques • Apply the operations management concepts and techniques to analyse

and improve operations Main Content • Basic concepts of operations management

• Operational process types & management • Forecasting & capacity management • Production & service planning • Inventory and supply chain management • Quality management & implementation of lean operations

Pre-requisites MAN 111, MAN 121 OR MAN131/MAN 132; Academic Literacy for Commerce; Quantitative Skills for Commerce (QSC102) or QSC 122 (50%) or MAN206 (Finance for SME’s) (40%)


None

Breakdown of Learning

Hours B. Time-Table Requirements per week


33 Lectures p.w. 2 (1 x1)

1.5

Assignments & tasks: Tutorials p.w 1 Tests & examinations: Practicals: 18 Selfstudy/Preparation 39 Other: Test/Exam Prep 20 Total Learning Time 100 Method of Student Assessment

Tutorials & tests (60%) Final Assessment (40%)

Home Department School of Business and Finance –Management Module Topic Management – Business Finance Generic Module name Management – Business Finance Alpha numeric Code Man 234 (111016) Credit Value 10 Duration Semester (2nd) Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (General), B.Com (Law), B.Com (Evenings), B.Admin

Level 6 Main Outcomes At the end of the module students will be able to:

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• Understand the relationship between risk and return • Value assets and bonds • Analyse options when investing in assets • Identify and determine the cost of capital of various financing

options Main Content • Risk and return

• Valuation of assets • Capital budgeting • Working Capital Management

Pre-requisites MAN 111; MAN 121; Quantitative Skills for Commerce (QSC111, QSA102 or QSC122) or Maths 111/126, or Mathematical Economics 103; STA 131/132/101; MAN 235 (All 40%)


None


Hours B. Time-Table Requirements per week


35 1

Assignments & tasks: 16 Lectures p.w. Tests & examinations: 6 Tests 6 x 1

Examination 1x2 Practicals: Tutorials p.w 6 x 3 Selfstudy 43 Other: Test/Exam Prep Total Learning Time 100 Method of Student Assessment

Tutorials & tests (60%) Final Assessment (40%)

Home Department School of Business and Finance –Entrepreneurship Module Topic Entrepreneurship – Starting a Small Business Generic module name Entrepreneurship – Starting a Small Business Numeric Code Man201 Alpha-numeric code Man201 (111236) Credit Value 10 Duration Semester Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (General), B.Com (Law), B.Com (After Hours), B.Admin, B.A (SRM), B.A (Tourism), B.Ed (EMS)

Level Main Outcomes The module aims to develop a broad understanding of factors to be

considered when starting a new business. At the end of the module, the student should have demonstrated an understanding of the: • Enterprise development and entrepreneurship as fields of study • The relationship between entrepreneurship, enterprise development and

economic growth in South Africa. • Challenges facing entrepreneurs and enterprise development policies • Procedures for starting the enterprise • Tools and reporting techniques to communicate the venture with

interested parties requirements of a business plan for starting a small enterprise

Main Content • Entrepreneurship and enterprise development policy and practice • Overview of successful enterprises

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• Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs • Establishing a new enterprise • Business plan components • Procedures in developing a business plan

Pre-requisites Co-requisites MAN206 Prohibited combinations

A. Breakdown of Learning time

Amended Hours

Contact with Lecturer/tutor:

35hrs

Assignments & Tasks 10 Assessment (test and examinations)

5hrs

Practicals 0 Selfstudy 30hrs Other: Please Specify 20 Total Learning Time 100 B. Amended time-table Requirements per week Lectures p.w. Practical p.w. Tutorials p.w. Assessment Type e.g. (CAF)


Home Department School of Business and Finance

Module Topic Finance for Small & Medium Enterprises Generic Module Name Finance for Small & Medium Enterprises Numeric Code MAN206 Alpha-numeric Code MAN 206 Credit Value 10

Duration Semester

Proposed semester

Programmes in which the

module will be offered

B.Admin., B.A, B.A (Tourism), B.SC (CHS), B.Ed (EMS subjects)

Level 7

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of: • Different sources of SME funding and decision tools used to choose

between them; • Tax implications for different types of enterprise forms • Preparation of capital and operational budgets for SMEs and decisions

regarding sources of financing for SMEs; • How to determine the cost price of a product or service

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Main Content Application of key finance techniques to address the practical challenges faced in financing a growing SME: • Sources of funding available, including state support, venture capital

and private equity funding; • Working capital management; • Different enterprise forms and their financial/tax implications; • Budgeting and planning techniques; and • Costing

Pre-requisite modules MAN111 and MAN121/MAN131/MAN132; ALC or EED (or equivalent)

Co-requisite modules MAN201

Prohibited module

Combination

None

A.Breakdown of Learning Time(example)

Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week (example)


33 Lectures p.w. 1.5

Assignments & tasks: 20 Practicals p.w. 0 Practicals: Tutorials p.w. 1 Assessments: 7 Selfstudy 30 Other: Class preparation

10

Total Learning Time 100 Assessment Type e.g (CAF)

Assignments; projects; tests (60%); Final assessment (40%).

THIRD YEAR Two majors are offered in the School of Business and Finance – Management and Finance (each comprising four 15-credit modules) Students may also register for half majors (each comprising two 15-credit modules). MANAGEMENT Compulsory Modules: Management 314 and 304 Electives: Any of the following pairs of modules (2 x 15 credits)

a. Management MAN 305 and 312 b. Management MAN 305 and MAN325 c. Management MAN 303 and 306 d. Entrepreneurship MAN 333 and MAN 339 e. Finance MAN 307 and 308 (Investments) f. Insurance IST309 and IST310

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FINANCE THIRD YEAR Compulsory Modules: Management MAN 305, 307, 308 and 312 Home Department School of Business and Finance – Management Module Topic Research and Communication for Business Generic module name Research and Communication for Business Alpha-numeric code MAN314 (111030) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester 1 Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (General), B.Com (Law), B.Com (After Hours), B.Admin

Level 7 Main Outcomes The module aims to develop communication and research skills in an

integrated manner. On completion, students should have demonstrated the ability to: • Explain all elements of the business research process • Formulate research questions and design a simple study • Conduct a literature review on a contemporary business topic • Collect and analyse relevant data and compile it in a comprehensive

report • Conduct professional oral and written business communications relating

to the research project utilizing appropriate technology Main Content • The research process and business communication models

• Research questions, design and literature reviews • Research project planning and proposal writing • Qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection • Analyzing data reporting findings • Oral and written types of professional business communications,

incuding email, letters, proposals and presentations Pre-requisites MAN131/MAN 132 OR MAN 111 and 121; QSC and ALC; MAN 231,

MAN 233; MAN 235 or MAN 234 Co-requisites MAN 304; MAN235 Prohibited Combinations

None


Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week


40

Assignments & tasks: 40 Lectures p.w. 2 Tests & examinations: 5 Practicals 0 Practicals: 0 Tutorials 1 Selfstudy 45 Other: Class Prep 20 Total Learning Time 150 Method of student assessment

Research Project; Tutorial exercises, Oral Presentation and written business communication; Semester Test (60%); Final Assessment (40%)

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Home Department School of Business and Finance – Management Module Topic Strategic Management Generic module name Strategic Management Alpha-numeric code MAN304 (111304) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester 2 Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (General), B.Com (Law), B.Com (Evenings), B.Admin

Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student will be able to

B- demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the analytical tools used to:

• Manage the process strategy formulation, choice and implementation. • Analyse the external business environment that companies compete in • Identify resources and capabilities to sustain competitive advantage • Develop the mission, vision and the strategic objectives Select and choose appropriate corporate, competitive and functional strategies in an integrated manner Implement and monitor selected strategies (b) apply the above analytical tools to case studies

Main Content • Strategy and strategic management • Analysis of macro, competitive and internal business environments • Developing mission, vision and a strategic objectives • Strategic leadership, organizational culture and values • Formulating and integrating corporate competitive and functional

strategies • Competitive advantage and strategic choice • Systems to implement strategy

Pre-requisites MAN131/MAN 132 OR MAN 111 and 121; QSC and ALC; MAN 231, MAN 233; MAN 235 or MAN 234

Co-requisites MAN 314; MAN234 Prohibited Combinations

None




40

Assignments & tasks: 40 Lectures p.w. 2 Tests & examinations: 15 Practicals 0 Practicals: 0 Tutorials 1 Selfstudy 55 Other: Please specify 0 Total Learning Time 150 Method of student assessment

Research Project; Tutorial exercises, Oral Presentation and written business communication; Semester Test (60%); Final Assessment (40%)

Home Department School of Business and Finance – Management Module Topic Services Marketing Generic module name Man 303 Services Marketing Alpha-numeric code MAN 303 (111303) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester (2ND )

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Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (General); B.Com (Law), B.Com (After Hours), B.Admin

Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

• Describe and apply the fundamental principles of services marketing • Analyse and interpret customer expectations and perceptions • Design customer service recovery strategies

Main Content • Consumer behavior in services • Customer expectations and perceptions • Service delivery Managing demand and supply in services

Pre-requisites QSC and ALC; MAN 231, MAN 233, MAN 234 or MAN 235 Co-requisites MAN 306 (or MAN 323 or MAN 324 (Bcom After Hours only) Prohibited Combinations

None




40

Assignments & tasks: 34 Lectures p.w. 2 Tests & examinations: 6 Practicals p.w. 0 Practicals: 3 Tutorials p.w. 1 Selfstudy 70 Other: Please specify 0 Total Learning Time 150 Methods of Student Assessment

Tests, Assignments (60%) Final Assessment (40%)

Home Department School of Business and Finance – Finance Module Topic Financial and analytical techniques Generic module name Financial and analytical techniques Alpha-numeric code MAN 305 (111305) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester (1st) Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (General); B.Com (Law), B.Com (Evenings), B.Admin

Level 7

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and the application of various types of mathematical decision-making and forecasting models to financial and operations problems.

Main Content • Decision and transportation analysis • Regression analysis and forecasting • Inventory control models and linear programming • Network models • Project Management • Computer simulation models

Pre-requisites QSC and ALC; MAN 233, MAN 234, MAN 235 Co-requisites MAN 312 or MAN 325 Prohibited Combinations

None

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Breakdown of Learning Time (example)



40


Tests, Assignments (60%) Final Assessment (40%)

Home Department School of Business and Finance – Management Module Topic Retail Management Generic module name Retail Management Alpha-numeric code MAN306 (111306) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (General), B.Com (Law), B.Admin

Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will have demonstrated an understanding

of: • The significance and characteristics of retailing. • The role that retailing plays within the economy. • The effect environmental factors have on retailing • The delivery of adequate customer service Planning basic retailing mix strategies

Main Content • Nature of Retailing • Retail Institutions • Retail Environment • Buying Behaviour of Consumers • Legal and Ethical Aspects of retailing • Retail organization and Human resources • Store Facilities Management • Merchandise Management • Merchandise Logistics • Pricing • Customer Service

Pre-requisites QSC and ALC; MAN 231, MAN 233; MAN 234 or MAN 235 Co-requisites MAN303 Prohibited Combinations

None




40

Assignments & tasks: 34 Lectures p.w. 2 Tests & examinations: 6 Practicals p.w. 0 Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 Selfstudy 70

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Total Learning Time 150 Methods of Student Assessment

Case Studies, Tests, Assignments, Tutorials (60%); Final Assessment (40%)

Home Department School of Business and Finance – Finance Module Topic Investment Management Generic module name Investment Management Alpha-numeric code MAN307 (111310) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com (General), B.Com (Law), B.Com (After Hours)

Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will demonstrate the ability to

• Explain the Investment Environment • Utilize investment management analytical tools Perform company and share valuations

Main Content • Selecting investments in a global market • Organization and functioning markets • Security Market Indicator Series • Market Efficiency • Portfolio Management and Asset-pricing Models Investor constraints and objectives

Pre-requisites QSC and ALC; MAN 234 and MAN 235 (55%) or MAN 312 Co-requisites MAN308 Prohibited Combinations

None




40

Assignments & tasks: 30 Lectures p.w. 2 Tests & examinations: 7 Practicals p.w. 0 Practicals: 3 Tutorials p.w. 1 Selfstudy 70 Total Learning Time 150 Methods of Student Assessment

Tests, Tutorials, project (60%); Final Assessment (40%)

Home Department School of Business and Finance – Finance Module Topic Finance – Investment Analysis Generic module name Investment Analysis Alpha-numeric code MAN308 (111320) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester 2 Programmes in which the module is offered.

B.Com.(Gen), B.Com(Law), B.Com.(Evenings)

Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student will have demonstrated the ability to:

• Value investment securities Hedge investments using derivative securities

Main Content • Introduction to Security Valuation

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• Introduction to Fixed Income Security Analysis • Convertible Securities • Hedging financial risk • Introduction to the valuation of derivative instruments • Technical Analysis Real estate and other tangible investments

Pre-requisites QSC and ALC; MAN 234 (55%), MAN 235 (55%) or MAN 312; MAN 307 (40%)

Co-requisites MAN 307 Prohibited Combinations

None




40

Assignments & tasks: 30 Lectures p.w. 2 Tests & examinations: 7 Practicals p.w 0 Practicals: 0 Tutorial p.w 1 Selfstudy 73 Total Learning Time 150 Methods of Student Assessment

Tests, project, assignment (60%) Final Assessment (40%)

Home Department School of Business and Finance – Finance Module Topic Finance/Management - Short Term Insurance Generic module name Short Term Insurance Alpha-numeric code IST309 (111050) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com. (Gen), B.Com. (Law), B.Com.(Evenings), B.Admin.

Level 7 Main Outcomes Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of:

• Legal and tax issues of Insurance contracts • Personal and Commercial Insurance • The FAIS Act and its implications • Legal and Taxation Principles • Relationship of Insurance Products and their risks b) an ability to identify an analysis insurance risk

Main Content • Risk Management • The Law of Contract • Basic insurance Principles • The insurance Market in South Africa • Personal and Commercial Insurance Policy • The Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) • Legal and Taxation Principles • Legal Framework – Insurance Environment

Pre-requisites QSC and ALC; MAN 231, MAN 233, MAN 235, MAN 234 Co-requisites INT310 Prohibited Combinations

None

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40 Lectures p.w.

Assignments & tasks: 30 2 Tests & examinations: 10 Tutorials p.w. 0 Practicals: 0 Practiacls p.w. 1 Selfstudy 70 Total Learning Time 150 Methods of Student Assessment

Case Studies; Tutorials; Assignments; Oral Presentation; Semester Test (60%); Final Assessment (40%)

Home Department School of Business and Finance – Finance Module Topic Finance/Management - Long Term Insurance Generic module name IST 310 Long Term Insurance and Retirement Funds Alpha-numeric code INT 310 (111051) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester 1 Programmes in which the module is offered.

Bcom (Gen) Bcom (Law), B.Com.(Evenings), Badmin

Level 7 Main Outcomes Students should be able to demonstrate

B- an understanding of: • Risk and Insurance • Legal Framework of Retirement Funds • Different types of Retirement Funds and associated risks • Defined Benefit and contribution Funds • The FAIS Act and its implications • Legal and Taxation Principles • Life Insurance – Product Analyses b) an ability to perform basic insurance risk analysis

Main Content • Retirement Funds • Risk an Insurance • Different types of Retirement Funds • Group Benefits • Life Insurance

Pre-requisites QSC and ALC; MAN 231, MAN 233, MAN 235, MAN 234 Co-requisites INT 309 Prohibited Combinations

None




40


Case Studies; Tutorial exercises; Assignments; Oral Presentation; Semester Test (60%); Final Assessment (40%)

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Home Department School of Business and Finance – Finance Module Topic Finance/Management - Financial Management Alpha-numeric code Financial Management MAN312 (111020) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester 2 Programmes in which the module is offered.

B.Com. (Gen), B.Com. (Law), B.Com. (Evenings), Badmin.

Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

• Use finance related analytical techniques • Evaluate the profitability of an enterprise • Determine project and enterprise risk • Analyse Fixed Income securities and shares and shares • Evaluate project feasibility

Main Content • Time value of money. • Determination of cost of capital, return on equity. • Determination of bond and share prices. • Risk and return • Dividend policy • Growth theory • Evaluation of leasing

Pre-requisites MAN 234, MAN 235; QSC and ALC; MAN 305 (40%) Co-requisites MAN 305 Prohibited Combinations

None




40

Assignments & tasks: 30 Lectures p.w. Tests & examinations: 10 Practicals p.w. Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w. Selfstudy 70 Other: Short test Revision

Total Learning Time 150 Methods of Student Assessment

Tests, project, assignments (60%) Final Assessment (40%)

Home Department School of Business and Finance – Management Module Topic Management – Contemporary Operations Management Generic module name Contemporary Operations Management Alpha-numeric code MAN323 (111025) (Part-time only) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester 2 Programmes in which the module is offered.

Bcom (Gen), Bcom (Law), Bcom (After Hours), Badmin.

Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students should demonstrate the ability to:

• Measure the productivity of operations and make recommendations re: improvements

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• Develop an understanding of the contemporary operations Management and Supply Management issues

• Apply contemporary operational management issues to real life situations.

Main Content • Productivity measurement and improvement • Contemporary issues such as layout and flow, product and service

design, work organization, supply chain planning, Just-in-time planning and operations improvement and Total Quality Management

• Contemporary issues in supply Management such as Quality, Pricing, Supplier Selection and Inventory Management

Pre-requisites QSC and ALC, STAS 131 or STAT 132; Man 231, Man 233, Man 235 or Man 234

Co-requisites Man 305 or (Man 324 or Man 303 After Hours classes only) Breakdown of Learning Time



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Assignments & tasks: 44 Lectures p.w.

2

Tests & examinations: 5 Practicals p.w 0 Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 Selfstudy 34 Other: Please specify 27 Total Learning Time 150 Methods of Student Assessment

Tests, tutorials, research assignments (60%); Final Assessment (40%)

Home Department School of Business and Finance – Management Module Topic Management – Employee Management Generic module name Employee Management Alpha-numeric code MAN324 (111026) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester 1 (Evenings only) Programmes in which the module is offered.

Bcom (Evenings), Badmin.

Credit 7

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students should demonstrate an understanding of : • Main challenges in managing employment relations (ER) and employees

in South Africa • The field from the perspectives of different disciplines and the roles of

management, labour and government • How management can select a coherent philosophy about employees

individually and collectively • How human resources can be effectively developed and utilized to

enhance effectiveness (b) practical competencies in negotiations and in conducting simple research projects

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Main Content • Conceptual frameworks for ER • Historical and environmental context • Trade union, management and state approaches • Bargaining, negotiations and dispute resolution • Human resource strategy • Employee and union participation in decision-making • Employment Equity • Compensation and performance management • Training and skills development • Flexible utilization of labour

Pre-requisites QSC and ALC, Man 231, Man 233, Man 235 or Man 234 Co-requisites None Breakdown of Learning Time



40


2

Tests & examinations: 7 Practicals p.w 0 Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 Selfstudy 68 Other: Please specify 0 Total Learning Time 150 Methods of Student Assessment

Tests, tutorials, research assignments (60%); Final Assessment (40%)

Home Department School of Business and Finance – Management Module Topic Management – Capita Selecta Generic module name Capita Selecta Alpha-numeric code MAN332 (111029) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester Programmes in which the module is offered.

Bcom (Gen) Bcom (Law), B.Com.(Evenings), Badmin

Level Main Outcomes Outcomes will vary depending on the course content Main Content Subject to the availability of visiting academic staff Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

none




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Assignments & tasks: 40 Lectures p.w. Tests & examinations: 7 Practicals p.w. Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w. Selfstudy 63 Total Learning Time 150 Methods of Student Assessment

Tests, assignments, presentation, tutorial exercises (60%); Final Assessment (40%)

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP SECOND YEAR

Semester 2

Home Department School of Business and Finance

Module Topic Project Management Generic Module Name Project Management MAN325 Alpha-numeric Code MAN325 Numeric Code MAN325 Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Proposed semester 2

Programmes in which

the module will be

offered

B.Com. (Gen), B.Com.(Law), B.Admin., B.Com.(4 year), other programmes which permit Management as a major.

Level 7

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the students will have demonstrated : • An understanding of the need for project management and the role

of project managers • An understanding of:

o the Project Management Processes and how to apply these processes to effectively manage a project through its life cycle

o the expert Knowledge Areas required to succeed in Project Management

• An understanding of the relationship between the inputs, tools and techniques and expected outcomes of each knowledge area

• How to apply the above in order to plan a project effectively • The ability to assess the viability of a project proposal

Main Content Introduction to Project Management • Role and characteristics of project managers Project Management Processes and Actions • Initiating, Planning, Executing and Controlling Processes • Closing Activities Key Knowledge and Competence Areas • Project Scope, Cost, Time & Quality Management • Project Communication and Procurement Management • Project Stakeholder and Social Compact Management • Project Risk Management Project Integration Management Project planning and evaluation

Pre-requisite modules QSC, ALC, STA131/132/BUS131/132; MAN233; MAN234 or MAN235 or MAN206

Co-requisite modules MAN305 or MAN324

Prohibited module

Combination

None

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Home Department School of Business and Finance – Entrepreneurship Module Topic Business Law for SMEs Generic module name Business Law for SMEs Alpha-numeric code MAN 333 (111333) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester Programmes in which the module is offered.

B.Com.(Gen), B.Admin, BA (Tourism) BA (SRM), BSc(CHS), B.Ed(EMS)

Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student should have demonstrated

• Knowledge of the establishment, trading and labour laws and regulations that affect the small business owner

• Understanding of the implications of each law for operating a small business.

Main Content Key legislation relating to SMEs: • Contract law • Statutory requirements that impact on the operations of SMEs • Tax and trading legislation • Labour laws – Basic Conditions of Employment, Labour Relations,

Employment Equity and Skills Development. Pre-requisites MAN 111 and MAN 121 OR MAN131/MAN 132, ALC or equivalent;

MAN 201 and MAN 202 OR MAN 231, MAN 233, and MAN 234 or MAN 235. From 2011: MAN233, MAND234, or MAN235 or MAN206

Co-requisites MAN339 Prohibited Combinations

MAN205




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Assignments & tasks: 40 Lectures p.w. 3 Tests & examinations: 7 Practicals p.w. 0 Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w. 0 1 Selfstudy 63 Other: Please specify Total Learning Time 150 Methods of Student Assessment

Assignments, Tutorials, Test and Project (60%) Final Assessment (40%)

Home Department School of Business and Finance Module Topic Entrepreneurship – Strategic linkages Generic module name Strategic linkages for SMEs Alpha-numeric code MAN336 (111336) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester Programmes in which the module is offered.

B.Com.(Gen)

Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the course, students have demonstrated the ability to:

• Identify and critically discuss the factors underlying enterprise success;

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• Identify and improve the networking possibilities of organizations; • Improve the income possibilities of organizations; • Create an environment for cooperation to enhance competitiveness • Develop and implement a networking strategy for an organization; • Critically analyse tendering as an income generating option for

SMEs Main Content • Factors contributing to SME success

• Creating alliances, through networking, partnering or collaboration;

• Networking – characteristics and models • Partnering – methods and models • Collaboration – types and models • The strategic process of creating networking partnering and

collaboration structures • Tendering for contracts

Pre-requisites QSC and ALC; MAN 231, MAN 233, MAN 234 or MAN 235 Co-requisites MAN 333 or MAN 337 or MAN 302 Prohibited Combination None Breakdown of Learning Time



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Assignments; Case Studies; class participation, tests, tasks (60%) Final Assessment (40%)

Home Department School of Business and Finance Module Topic Entrepreneurship – Global Markets and Exports Generic module name Global Markets and Exports Alpha-numeric code MAN 337 (111373) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester – Evenings only Programmes in which the module is offered.

B.Com.(Gen)

Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student will have demonstrated the ability to:

• Explain key developments in global markets. • Formulate global market entry and global marketing mix strategies. • Develop a global marketing plan. • Understand finance and documentation requirements with regard to

export operations. Explain the export process and the challenges and opportunities thereof.

Main Content • International trade • Import and export trends • Country risk analysis • Environmental variables • Global markets – segmentation, entry strategies, marketing mix

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• Exporting procedures, financing, documentation & incentives • Trade agreements

Pre-requisites QSC and ALC; MAN 231, MAN 233, MAN 234 or MAN 235 Co-requisites MAN 333 or MAN 336 or MAN 302 Prohibited Combinations

None




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Assignments, Project, Semester Test (60%); Final Assessment (40%)

Home Department School of Business and Finance Module Topic SME Business Planning Generic module name SME Business Planning Alpha-numeric code MAN 339 (111339) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester Programmes in which the module is offered.

B.Com.(Gen), B.Admin, BA (Tourism), BA (SRM), BSc(CHD), Bed (EMS)

Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student will have demonstrated:

• An understanding of the challenges of establishing, operating and growing a small enterprise in a competitive market

• The ability to choose a viable business form; for a new venture • The ability to prepare a comprehensive business plan to start and

manage their own viable small enterprise • The ability to utilize analytical and productivity tools to improve SME

performance • An understanding of the role of forming networks, alliances and

partnerships to create business opportunities Main Content This module provides an intensive coverage of the various aspects of

engaging in a new business venture, including: • Starting or acquiring a small business or franchise; • conducting practical SWOT analysis and identifying Critical Success

Factors in the sector • Planning and operating various kinds of small businesses • The business as a tool to secure financing, operate and grow the

business • Business analysis and productivity improvement • Creating and managing networks, alliances and partnerships with other

businesses Pre-requisites QSC or QSF and ALC or equivalent MAN 231, MAN 233; MAN234 or

MAN235 or MAN206 Co-requisites MAN333

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None




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Draft plan, Presentations, Executive Summaries, Individual Project, Tests (60%) Summative Assessment: Business Plan (40%)

ECONOMICS MODULE DESCRIPTORS FIRST YEAR

- BCom (General), BCom (Law) and BCom (Acc) students registering for the first time in 2009 will register for ECO 134 in the 2nd semester

- Students who are registered for a degree in the Arts, CHS, Education or Law Faculties are required to complete Introduction to the Economy and Business (IEB) in the 1st semester before completing ECO 134 in the 2nd semester

- The module descriptor for Introduction to the Economy and Business is listed under the School of Business and Finance and the Academic Development Department.

NB: 1. ECO 331 : Compulsory module 2. ECO 332 : Compulsory module

3. ECO 311: Required if student intends doing Honours in Economics

Home Department Economics Module Topic Principles of Economics Generic module name Principles of Economics Alpha-numeric code ECO133/ECO134 Credit Value 15 Duration Semester Programme in which the module is offered

BCom (General), BCom (Acc), BCom (Law), BCom (Extended Curriculum)

Level 5 Main Outcomes Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the foundational

concepts of economic principles and their application. Main Content The economic problem

Mathematical tools – graphs and statistics Elementary theory of demand and supply Elasticity of demand and supply Markets in action Circular flow of economic activity Measuring GDP, economic growth and inflation Measuring employment and unemployment Money, inflation and the business cycle

Pre-requisites Pass QSC 132 or Mathematics 126

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Assignments & tasks: 24 Lectures p/w 3 Tests & examinations: 20 Practicals p/w 2 Self-study: Tutorials p/w 4 Practicals: 50 Other (specify): Total learning time: 150 Methods of Student Assessment

Final Exam = 40% Year Mark = 60% (Assignments; Class Tests; Technical Workshops)

Home Department Economics Module Topic Basic Mathematical Economics Generic module name Basic Mathematical Economics Alpha-numeric code ECO135 Credit Value 15 Duration Semester Programme in which the module is offered

BCom (General), BCom (Law),

Level 5 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students should be able to demonstrate:

• An understanding of basic Mathematical theories • The ability to use Mathematical skills to solve supply/demand problems

(solving for equilibrium price and quantity, deriving consumer and producer surplus, elasticity values, etc.)

• The use of basic differentiation techniques for decision-making in production

Main Content • Basics Maths skills that are needed for subsequent sections – numbers and sets, algebra, exponents, surds, expansion, simplification

• Functions – Linear, non-linear, inverse functions, simultaneous equations

• Applications of Mathematics to economics problems in general and specifically supply/demand

• Supply and demand equations – derive equations, determine equilibria in different contexts elasticity, summation, determine surplus, shift of curves

• Application of differentiation techniques to profit maximization and other economic problems

• Presentation and interpretation of economic data. • Break-even analysis

Pre-requisites Mathematics or QSC

Co-requisites ECO 134 Prohibited Combinations

None


Hours B.Time-table requirements per week

135


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Assignments & tasks: 16 Lectures p/w 3 Tests & examinations: 8 Practicals p/w 2 Self-study: 56 Tutorials p/w 4 Practicals: Other (specify): Total learning time: 150 Methods of Student Assessment

Continuous Assessment – tests tutorial exercises & assignments (60%); Examinations 40%

SECOND YEAR LEVEL Module Name ECO 231 Micro-Economics Home Department Economics Module Code 131231 Credit Value 10 Duration S Module Type University Module Level 6 Main Outcomes Upon completion of this course learners should be in a position to:

• Understand the intermediate concepts of micro-economic principles and their application.

• Analyse and interpret graphs. • Make use of mathematical skills for graphical and algebraic analysis.

Main Content • Revision, basic first year level; • Consumer behaviour • Production theory; • Costing production; • Profit maximiation; • Dropping assumption of perfect competition; • Sales maximization.

Pre-requisites ECO 111, or (ECO 112/113 (65%) and ECO 121) ECO133/134 (from 2009)


ECO133/134


Contact with lecturer / tutor: 48 hours Assignments & tasks: 10 hours Tests & examinations: (class tests, technical workshops, module tests, final exam) 12 hours Self-study: 30 hours Practicals: Other (specify): Total learning time: 100 hours


Final Exam = 40% Year Mark = 60% (Assignments; Tests; Technical Workshops)

Module Name ECO 232 Macro-Economics Home Department Economics Module Code 131232 Credit Value 10 NQF Duration S

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Module Type University Module Level 6 Main Outcomes Upon completion of this course learners should be able to:

• Understand macro-economic theory • Use graphs and equations to explain macro-economic concepts • Apply macro-economic theory to South African economic issues.

Main Content • National Income • Components of GDP • Goods and Financial Markets • IS-LM model and AD-AS model • Unemployment and Inflation

Pre-requisites ECO 111 or (ECO 112/113 (65%)) and ECO 121 ECO133/134 (from 2009)


ECO133/134




Final Exam = 40% Year Mark = 60% (Assignments, Class Tests; Technical Workshops, Semester test)

Module Name ECO 233 Labour Economics Home Department Economics Module Code 131233 Credit Value 10 Duration S Module Type University Module Level 6 Main Outcomes Upon completion of this module students should:

• Understand the meaning of basic concepts of labour economics (e.g. economically active population, labour force participation rate).

• Be able to apply the microeconomic tools to analyse labour market outcomes (levels of wages and employment).

• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of important issues such as labour productivity and unit labour costs.

• Understand the impact of unions on wages, productivity and unit labour costs.

• Be able to analyse and interpret the unemployment situation in South Africa.

Main Content • Labour demand and supply in competitive and non- competitive markets; • Wages and productivity in South Africa; • The economics of wages and collective bargaining; • Unemployment in South Africa; • Human Capital and the demand for skilled labour; • Labour market inequalities and discrimination.

Pre-requisites ECO 111 (or ECO 112/113 (65%) and ECO 121) ECO 133/134 (from 2009)

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ECO133/134


Contact with lecturer / tutor: 25 hours Assignments & tasks: 10 hours Tests & examinations: 5:20 hours Self-study: 58 hours Practicals: 1:40 hours Other (specify): Total learning time: 100 hours


Final Examination = 40% Continuous Evaluation = 60% (Technical Workshops 16%; Assignment 08%; Class Tests 20%; Semester Test 16%)

Module Name ECO 234 Public Sector Economics Home Department Economics Module Code 131234 Credit Value 10 Duration S Module Type University Module Level 6 Main Outcomes Upon the successful completion of this module, students should:

• Understand the composition of the public sector in South Africa. • Be able to critically evaluate the different views on the role of

government in an economy • Have an idea about the challenges facing the South Africa government • Understand the basic principles of expenditure- and tax theory and be

able to apply these. • Have a basic understanding of fiscal policy (including the budgetary

process) in South Africa. Main Content • Composition of public sector in South Africa;

• Views on role of government; • Market failures (public goods; mixed and merit goods; externalities; imperfect competition; macro-economic instability; etc.); • Growth and changing composition of public expenditure in South Africa); • Principles of taxation: equity and efficiency; • Taxation in South Africa; • Fiscal policy and the national budget.

Pre-requisites ECO 111 (or ECO 112/113 (65%) and ECO 121) ECO133/134 (from 2009)


ECO133/134


Contact with lecturer / tutor: 25 hours (Excluding consultation) Assignments and tasks: 10 hours Tests & examinations: 5:20 hours Self-study: 58 hours Practicals (technical workshops): 1:40 hours Other (specify): Total learning time: 100 hours

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Final Examination = 40% Continuous Evaluation = 60%

Home Department Economics (Not offered in 2010) Module description (Header)

Intermediate Mathematical Economics 235

Generic module name Economics 235 Alpha-numeric code ECO235 Module numeric code (if available)

Credit Value 10 Duration Semester (2nd) Module Type Programme Level 6 Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students should be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to use Mathematical skills learnt from the Basic Mathematical Economics module (ECO135) to solve intermediate economic problems (solving for consumption equilibrium, production equilibrium, IS-LM equilibrium, AD-AS equilibrium, etc.)

• An understanding of basic Statistical and Econometric theories, and the application of the skills to derive relationships between economic variables (relationship between consumption and income, unemployment and inflation, etc.)

• An understanding of basic Excel skills to solve the statistical and econometric problems, as well as to plot different types of graphs (line chart, column chart, XY scatter plot, etc.)

Main Content 1. Additional differentiation techniques so as to solve economic problems, e.g., product rule, quotient rule, chained rule, and partial differentiation 2. Application of Mathematical skills from ECO135 (Algebra, simultaneous equations, etc.) to solve for intermediate economic problems, such as consumption equilibrium (budget line vs. indifference curves), production equilibrium (isocost lines vs. isoquants), IS-LM curves and AD-AS curves 3. Basic statistics for data analysis purpose: Types of data, summary statistics of data (mean, variance, etc.), confidence intervals using normal distribution and t-distribution 4. Basic econometrics: Methodology, Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) theory, bivariate regressions vs. multivariate regressions, interval estimation and hypothesis testing 5. Basic Excel skills for statistical and econometric analyses, as well as plotting different types of graphs (line chart, column chart, pie chart, XY scatter plots, etc.)

Pre-requisites ECO133/134 and ECO135 Co-requisites Prohibited Combinations

Breakdown of Learning Time (example)

Hours


21 (3 hrs of lecture per week, every alternate week)

Assignments & tasks: 30 Tests & examinations: 9

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Practicals: Selfstudy 40 Other: Please specify Total Learning Time 100 Methods of Student Assessment

Continuous assessment – tests, tutorial exercises & assignments (60%); Examination 40%

THIRD YEAR LEVEL The Department offers FOUR third level modules on a concurrent basis. The order of modules may change from year to year. Each module may be presented in either semester. A student doing Economics as a major subject should register for at least four third level modules including ECO 331 and ECO 332.

Module Name ECO 331 – Microeconomics

Home Department Economics Module Code 131331 Credit Value 15 Duration S Module Type University Module Level 7 Main Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

• Discuss general equilibrium and welfare analysis • Analyse the �ecogniz of the firm under different market structures • Analyse the firm’s �ecogniz using game theory • Explain and formulate the conditions for economic efficiency • Analyse factor markets under different market structures

Main Content General equilibrium and Welfare Analysis Market Structure and Competitive Strategy Factor Markets

Pre-requisites ECO 111/ ECO 112/113 (65%), ECO 121, ECO 231

Co-requisites None

Prohibited Combinations No concurrent registration of ECO 231 and ECO 331


Contact with lecturer: 21 hours Assignments & tasks: 35 hours Tests & examinations: 6 hours Self-study: 88 hours Total learning time: 150 hours


Final examination: 40% Continuous evaluation: 60%

Module Name ECO 332 Macroeconomics Home Department Economics Module Code 131332 Credit Value 15 Duration S Module Type University Level 7

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Main Outcomes Upon completion of this course learners should be in a position to: • Explain monetary and fiscal policy, particularly the contesting approaches

of the Neo-classical and Keynesian schools. • Understand the theory of prices, output, inflation and unemployment. • Discuss the Macroeconomic Policy of South Africa.

Main Content Fiscal and monetary policy The Phillips curve; the IS-LM model; the AD-AS model; the Mundell-Fleming model. Government intervention in the macro-economy Macroeconomic policy in South Africa

Pre-requisites ECO 111 / ECO 112/113 (65%), ECO 121, and ECO 232/ ECO 231 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations No concurrent registration of ECO 232 and ECO 332 Breakdown of Learning Time

Contact with lecturer / tutor: 21 hours Assignments & tasks: 35 hours Tests & examinations: (class tests, technical 6 hours workshops, module tests, final exam) 58 hours Self-study: 30 hours Practicals: Other (specify): Total learning time: 150 hours


Final exam (40%); 3 x tests (15%); 5 x assignments (25%); Module Test (20%)

Module Name ECO 335 International Economics Home Department Economics Module Code 131335 Credit Value 15 Duration S Module Type University Level 7 Main Outcomes Upon completion of this course learners should be in a position to:

• Understand the foundational concepts of international economics. • Apply tools of economic analysis to analyse international trade. • Make use of mathematical skills for graphical and algebraic analysis.

Main Content • Theories of why nations trade • Developments in trade theory • Instruments and impact of trade policy • Economic integration & cooperation • International trade and the Developing countries • Balance of payments, Exchange rates and International Trade

Pre-requisites ECO 111/ ECO 112 /113(65%), ECO 121, and ECO 231/ ECO 232 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

No concurrent registration of ECO 231 and ECO 335


Contact with lecturer: (3hrs x 7 weeks): 21hours Assignments & tasks: 35 hours Tests & examinations: 10 hours Self-study: 84 hours Total learning time: 150 hours

Methods of assessment Final exam = 40% Year Mark = 60% (Class tests, module test, assignments and essay)

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Module Name ECO 336 Development Economics Home Department Economics Module Code 131336 Credit Value 15 Duration S Module Type University Level 7 Main Outcomes Upon completion of this course learners should be in a position to:

• Understand the foundational concepts of development economics and their application.

• Apply tools of economic analysis to analyse the levels and patterns of development of developing countries.

• Analyse and interpret statistical data. • Make use of mathematical skills for graphical and algebraic analysis.

Main Content • Determination of poverty and inequality • Growth and development experiences of developing countries • Agrarian change and industrialization strategies • Capital Flows, debt and finance

Pre-requisites ECO 111, / ECO 112 /113(65%), ECO 121 and ECO232/231 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

No concurrent registration of ECO 232 and ECO 336




Final exam = 40% Continuous evaluation = 60% (assignments, class tests, semester test)

Module Name ECO 321: Capita Selecta Home Department Economics Module Code 131321 Credit Value 15 Duration S Module Type University Level 7 Main Outcomes Depend on topic of course. Main Content Depends on topic of course. Pre-requisites ECO 111/ECO112/113(65%) and ECO 121, ECO 231, ECO 232 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None


Contact with lecturer / tutor: 21 hours Assignments & tasks: 35 hours Tests & examinations: 6 hours Self-study: 88 hours Practical: Other (specify):

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Total learning time: 150 hours Methods of Student Assessment

Exams 40% Continuous evaluation 60%

Module Name ECO 311 – Introduction to Econometrics Home Department Economics Module Code 131311 Credit Value 15 Duration S Module Type University Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of this module, students will be able to:

Run regression models Interpret the models.

Main Content Nature and scope of econometrics Review of Basic Statistical Concepts Assumptions of the CLRM Single and multiple regressions Violations of the CLRM Dummy Variables Problems with OLS

Pre-requisites ECO 111/ECO 112 /113(65%) and ECO121 and ECO 232, ECO 231 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations No concurrent registration of ECO 232 and ECO 311 Breakdown of Learning Time

Contact with lecturer / tutor: 21 hours Assignments & tasks: 35 hours Tests & examinations: 6 hours Self-study: 88 hours Practicals: Other (specify): Total learning time: 150 hours


Final exam = 40% Continuous evaluation = 60% (assignments, class tests, semester test)

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS TECHNIQUES MODULE DESCRIPTORS(Not offered in 2010) EAT231 Environmental Awareness for EMS 1 Module Name Environmental Awareness for EMS 1 Home Department Economics Module Code EAT231 (312231) Credit Value 10 Duration S Module Type U Level 6 Main Outcomes An understanding of the disciplines essential to an holistic understanding of

environmental issues, including jargon. Multidisciplinary understanding of several key environmental subject areas and issues.

Main Content Introduction to the essential disciplines for understanding and assessing environmental issues and how the disciplines interact. The initial topic is: • Basic concepts and tools in a study of the environment The different pressures that dictate how environmental problems are

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addressed on regional, national and international scales will be covered in this and subsequent topics and extended case studies will reinforce the need for a multidisciplinary approach. Later topics will include issues such as: • Working for Water and water resources • Ecotourism • Health and the Environment • Resource conservation, �ecognize�o and sustainability • Endangered species and conservation of biodiversity Teaching will be undertaken by a variety of humanities and science disciplines. Due to the involvement of different disciplines, students will gain a working knowledge of the key terms and phrases used by each group, which has been a significant communication barrier in the past.

Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None


Contact with lecturer/tutor 50 hours Assignments and Tasks 30 hours Self Study 20 hours Total Learning Time 100 hours


Continuous assessment 100%

Departments/Faculties contributing to teaching this module

Biodiversity and Conservation Biology Chemistry Environmental Education and Resources Unit Anthropology and Sociology Physics Geography and Environmental Studies School of Public Health Biotechnology Law Earth Sciences Political Studies Religion and Theology History

EAT232 Environmental Awareness for EMS Module Name Environmental Awareness for EMS 2 Home Department Economics Module Code EAT232 (101232) Credit Value 10 Duration S Module Type U Level 6 Main Outcomes EAT232 will promote a greater understanding of the disciplines essential to

an holistic approach to environmental issues. By completing both EAT231 and 232) students will have gained a working knowledge of the key terms (and their different usage), will be able to communicate with environmentally aware practitioners from different disciplines, and will better understand a number of key environmental issues facing the Western Cape, South Africa, Africa and the World.

Main Content Building on the investigations of EAT231 this module will introduce further

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topics of direct relevance to a multidisciplinary study of the Environment. Topics covered are likely to include: • Pollution • Waste • Environmental Education • Energy and the environment • Mining and mineral processing • Global warming and climate change. By the end of the two modules, students will have a thorough grounding in the concepts and disciplines necessary to make objective decisions about any environmental issue.


None


Contact with lecturer/tutor 50 hours Assignments and Tasks 30 hours Self Study 20 hours Total Learning Time 100 hours


Continuous assessment 100%

Departments/Faculties contributing to teaching this module

Biodiversity and Conservation Biology Chemistry Environmental Education and Resources Unit Anthropology and Sociology Physics Geography and Environmental Studies School of Public Health Biotechnology Law Earth Sciences Political Studies Religion and Theology History Economics

EAT241 Techniques in Environmental Monitoring for EMS Module Name Techniques in Environmental Monitoring for EMS Home Department Economics Module Code EAT241(101241) Credit Value 10 Duration S Module Type U Level 6 Main Outcomes Students will be able to:

• Understand the need for environmental monitoring • Interpret and present scientific environmental data • Understand how the main disciplines of environmental monitoring can

be utilized individually and in combination with others (i.e. deal with the multidisciplinary nature of the subject)

• Understand the significance and relevance of the main environmental monitoring tools (e.g. chemical analyses, population monitoring, etc.)

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• Relate environmental data to real life situations • Understand more advanced technical jargon, i.e. communicate with

environmental monitoring practitioners • Design experiments to undertake environmental monitoring (i.e. identify

the relevant tools for the particular problem) Main Content • Scientific environmental monitoring disciplines and tools

• Experimental design • Environmental monitoring • Sampling methodologies • Use of environmental standards • Relevance of resource economics, utilization , etc. • Legal aspects of environmental monitoring • Political aspects of environmental monitoring • Critical assessment of data NB Specific examples including case studies used in EAT231 and EAT232 will be employed to illustrate and reinforce the links to EAT year 1 and the real world.

Pre-requisites EAT231, EAT232 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None


Contact with lecturer/tutor 28 hours Assignments and Tasks 20 hours Tests and Examinations 2 hours Self Study 40 hours Practicals 0 hours Other (site visits, practical demonstrations) 10 hours Total Learning Time 100 hours


In-course tests 25% Assignments (continuous assessment) 75%

Departments contributing to teaching this module

Biodiversity and Conservation Biology Chemistry Physics Geography and Environmental Studies Biotechnology Law Earth Sciences Political Studies Economics

EAT242 Techniques in Environmental Monitoring for EMS Module Name Techniques in Environmental Monitoring for EMS Home Department Economics Module Code EAT242 (312242) Credit Value 10 Duration S Module Type U Level 6 Main Outcomes Students will be able to:

• Understand the need for environmental monitoring • Interpret and present scientific environmental data • Understand how the main disciplines of environmental monitoring can

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be utilized individually and in combination with others (i.e. deal with the multidisciplinary nature of the subject)

• Understand the significance and relevance of the main environmental monitoring tools (e.g. chemical analyses, population monitoring, etc.)

• Relate environmental data to real life situations • Understand more advanced technical jargon, i.e. communicate with

environmental monitoring practitioners • Design experiments to undertake environmental monitoring (i.e. identify

the relevant tools for the particular problem) Main Content • Scientific environmental monitoring disciplines and tools

• Experimental design • Environmental monitoring • Sampling methodologies • Use of environmental standards • Relevance of resource economics, utilization, etc. • Legal aspects of environmental monitoring • Political aspects of environmental monitoring • Critical assessment of data NB Specific examples including case studies used in EAT231 and EAT232 will be employed to illustrate and reinforce the links to EAT year 1 and the real world.

Pre-requisites EAT231, EAT232 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None


Contact with lecturer/tutor 28 hours Assignments and Tasks 20 hours Tests and Examinations 2 hours Self Study 40 hours Practicals 0 hours Other (site visits, practical demonstrations) 10 hours Total Learning Time 100 hours


In-course tests 25% Assignments (continuous assessment) 75%

Departments contributing to teaching this module

Biodiversity and Conservation Biology Chemistry Physics Geography and Environmental Studies Biotechnology Law Earth Sciences Political Studies Economics

FARE SHARE MODULE DESCRIPTORS Home Department Fair Share, School of Government, Faculty of Economic and Management

Sciences Module description Communication and Information Management Generic module name Communication and Information Management Alpha-numeric code CED 111 Module numeric code 142000 Credit Value 10

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Duration 1 semester Module Type Programme Level 5 Main Outcomes To enable the learner to

• Display a deeper understanding of communication as a vital life skill; • Use communication tools for various purpose in the workplace,

especially for problem solving and critical thinking; • Engage in consensual communication in the workplace, ( negotiation

skills); • Identify and practice different forms of writing for organizational

efficiency and needs, based on cross curricular learning outcomes; • Plan and design reports, Plan and design reports, project proposals,

speeches and various forms of essay writing. Main Content • Writing skills development

• Various aspects of speech communication • Report and proposals writing • Preparation of public speeches.


None


Hours


48

Assignments & tasks: 10 Tests & examinations: 15 Practicals: 0 Selfstudy 27 Other: 0 Total Learning Time 100 Methods of Student Assessment

Practical assignments Workplace assessment Assignment writing Group tasks Assessment of speech/ oral communication ability

Home Department Fair Share, School of Government, Faculty of Economic and Management

Sciences Module description Development Economics 1 Generic module name Development Economics 1 Alpha-numeric code CED 1 Module numeric code 142001 Credit Value 10 Duration 1 semester Module Type Programme Level 5 Main Outcomes To enable the learner to

• Analyse numbers relevant to key economic indicators; • Read and understand graphs and key measurement indicators used to

assess economic growth and development; • Have basic knowledge of the policy that underlies, and process followed

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to draw up budgets on a local, provincial and national level; • Have the ability to identify and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of

various developmental paths. Main Content • The terms economic growth and how to measure it

• Human development and the indicators thereof • A basic understanding of trends in SA’s economic growth in general • A basic understanding of trends in employment, labour, productivity and

capital productivity. • A basic understanding of the National Budget and the ways in which it

impacts upon the lives of ordinary people from a revenue and from an expenditure perspective


None


Hours


48

Assignments & tasks: 10 Tests & examinations: 15 Practicals: 0 Selfstudy 27 Other: Please specify 0 Total Learning Time 100 Methods of Student Assessment

Practical assignments Group tasks Class Tests


Sciences Module description Development Economics 11 Generic module name Development Economics 11 Alpha-numeric code CED 121 Module numeric code 142002 Credit Value 10 Duration 1 semester Module Type Programme Level 5 Main Outcomes To enable the learner to

• Analyse numbers relevant to key economic indicators; • Read and understand graphs and key measurement indicators used to

assess economic growth and development; • Have basic knowledge of the policy that underlies, and process followed

to draw up budgets on a local, provincial and national level; • Have the ability to identify and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of

various developmental paths. Main Content • The terms economic growth and how to measure it

• Human development and the indicators thereof • A basic understanding of trends in SA’s economic growth in general • A basic understanding of trends in employment, labour, productivity and

capital productivity.

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• A basic understanding of the National Budget and the ways in which it impacts upon the lives of ordinary people from a revenue and from an expenditure perspective


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Hours


48


Writing Assignment Group tasks Class Tests Practical assignments


Sciences Module Description Local Governance Generic Module Name Local Governance Alpha –numeric Code CED 121 Module numeric code 142127 Credit Value 10 Duration 1 semester Module Type Programme Level 5

Main outcomes

To enable the learner to • Understand, analyse and critique the relationship between

municipalities, provision of services and the responsibility of citizens; • Have a basic understanding of the nature of Local Government; • Understand the various elements of community participation.

Main content

• The legal and democratic nature of Local Government • The role of municipalities in community development • Knowledge and application of legislative requirements for community

participation • Various techniques of community participation • The relationship between municipalities, provision of services and the

responsibility of citizens Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None Prohibited combinations

None


Hours

Contact with Lecturer/tutor:

48

150

Assignments and tasks: 15 Tests and Examinations: 10 Practicals: 0 Selfstudy 27 Other: Please specify 0 Total learning time 100

Methods of student assessment

Practical assignments Assignment writing Group tasks Written tests

Home Department Fair Share, School of Government, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Module description Organisational Development Generic module name Organisational Development Alpha-numeric code CED 111 Module numeric code 142004 Credit Value 10 Duration 1 semester Module Type Programme Level 5 Main Outcomes To enable the learner to

• Have increased knowledge and understanding about organizational development processes and procedures;

• Identify elements needed to develop sustainable and strong community organizations and reflect on relations of power, ethics and accountability.

Main Content • A definition of Organisational Development and change theories • How to do an organizational diagnosis • The planning, design and implementation of OD interventions


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Hours


48


• Practical assignments • Workplace assessment • Assignment writing • Group tasks

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Module description Research Project Generic module name Research Project Alpha-numeric code CED 121 Module numeric code 142005 Credit Value 10 Duration 1 semester Module Type Programme Level 5 Main Outcomes To enable the learner to

• Formulate and understand a basic research problem/ hypothesis; • Have a basic understanding of the processes of conducting research; • Design a research study; • Conduct a basic research study to apply the findings to improve the

identified problem; • Write a research report which describes the different steps in the

research process. Main Content • An introduction to Research

• Different approaches/ methodologies • Different techniques in data gathering • The various processes of designing and conducting a research project • How to write a research project


None


Hours


48


Production of a research report, based on a research study conducted by the student.

Home Department

Fair Share, School of Government, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Module description Workplace Learning Generic module name Workplace Learning Alpha-numeric code CED 111 Module numeric code 142006 Credit Value 40 Duration 1 semester Module Type Programme Level 5

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Main Outcomes To enable the learner to • Through their work, display that they have acquired the knowledge and

skills of the areas that they have identified and share it with a learning partner;

• Apply the acquired knowledge and skills towards the growth and development of their organizations and communities;

• Identify and engage in integrated cross-curricular learning activities. Main Content The content of the curriculum forms the basis of the workplace learning

module. Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None


Hours


80


Practical assignments Workplace assessment Assignment writing Group tasks


Module description (Header)

Training Design and Facilitation of Community Development Interventions

Generic module name Training Design and Facilitation of Community Development Interventions Alpha-numeric code CED 121 Module numeric code 142007 Credit Value 10 Duration 1 semester Module Type Programme Level 5 Main Outcomes To enable the learner to

• Understand the latest developments around education, Training and Development in South Africa;

• Understand, critically analyse and implement Adult Learning Theories; • Make choices i.t.o. content and methodology of community

interventions; • Conduct learning needs assessment; • Define learning outcomes; • Plan, design, present and evaluate interventions like workshops,

seminars and campaigns; • Critically reflect on and evaluate their practices.

Main Content • The latest developments around Education, Training and Development in South Africa.

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• Adult Learning Theories. • Steps in the Education, Training and Development (ETD) process


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Hours


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• Practical assignment. • Group tasks. • Assignment writing. • Workshop presentations.


Module description Gender and Development Generic module name Gender and Development Alpha-numeric code CED 111 Module numeric code 142008 Credit Value 10 Duration 1 semester Module Type Programme Level 5 Main Outcomes To enable the learner to

• Understand the meaning of gender and the distinction between sex and gender;

• Be aware of themselves as gendered beings; • Understand the meaning of gender stereotyping; • Understand socialization and how this impacts on gender issues; • Understand women’s practical and economical needs and strategic

interests; • Have a basic knowledge of gender polices. • Understand the link between Gender and HIV/AIDS

Main Content • Gender Policies • Gender Concepts • Women and the economy


None


Hours

154


48

Assignments & tasks: 10 Tests & examinations: 15 Practicals: 0 Selfstudy 27 Other: 0 Total Learning Time 100 Methods of Student Assessment

• Assignment writing. • Group tasks. • Oral assessment.

INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY General requirements: Students who want recognition of Industrial Psychology as a major, must pass all modules. Students who wish to register for Honours must complete all Industrial Psychology modules. FIRST YEAR LEVEL: Consists of one semester module Module Name IPS 132: Industrial Psychology

Home Department Industrial Psychology

Module Code IPS132

Credit Value 15

Duration S (2nd semester)

Module Type University

Level 5

Main Outcomes IPS 132 Introduces students to the field of Industrial Psychology. Specifically, students should be able to describe and demonstrate an understanding of: • Industrial Psychology within the field of Psychology. • The major concepts and theories pertaining to Industrial Psychology. • The basic principles of managing people and their behaviour in

organizations Main Content • Basic psychology concepts/constructs

• Scientific approach to study of human behavior • Personality • Individual differences at work • Group dynamics • Human resource management systems • Measuring behavior at work • Employee relations • Employee health and well-being (health stress and coping

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None


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Breakdown of

Learning Time

Contact with lecturer / tutor: 56 hours Assignments & tasks: 30 hours Tests & examinations: 8 hours Self-study: 56 hours Total learning time: 150 hours


Tests and assignments (continuous evaluation) 60%; Final Examination 40%

Home Department Industrial Psychology Module Topic Career Development Generic module name IPS 231 Alpha-numeric code 121231 Credit Value 10 Duration S Programmes in which the module is offered.

Bcom, Bcom (4-year), Badmin, BA

Level 6 Main Outcomes IPS 231 serves as an introduction to the field of career development. At the

end of the course students should be able to: • Understand and discuss the evolving concept of career development. • Discuss the importance of career development issues • Discuss the impact of career development issues on individuals and

organizations • Explain the role of the organization and the individual with regard to

career development Main Content • Understand the meaning of work

• Career concepts and a Career Management Model • Career Choice • Life and Career Stages • Organizational Choice • Changes in organizations and implications for careers • Organizational Support • Career Issues

Pre-requisites IPS 132 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

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Tests & examinations: 4 Tutorials p.w. 2 Practicals: 0 Practicals p.w. Selfstudy 34 Other: Please specify 0 Total Learning Time 100 Methods of Student Assessment

Final Examination 40% Continuous evaluation 60% (Tests; Assignment(s); Tutorials)

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Home Department Industrial Psychology Module Topic Psychometrics Generic module name IPS 232 Alpha-numeric code 121232 Credit Value 10 Duration S Programmes in which the module is offered.


Level 6 Main Outcomes After completion of this course, students should be in position to:

• Understand the nature, characteristics, uses and abuses of psychometric tests.

• Gain insight into the legislative and ethical framework pertaining to psychometric tests based on the roles played by various users of psychological tests.

• Evaluate selection techniques and decisions and determine fairness and bias involved.

• Gain an insight into competency-based assessment. Main Content • Development, nature, characteristics, application and abuses of

assessment techniques and psychological tests. • Legislative and ethical framework governing test administration • Multimodal methods of assessment • Competency-based assessment

Pre-requisites IPS 132 and IPS 233 and STA 131 or STA 132 or STA 115 (50% pass required for STA131/132/115) [For 2009 intake]


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Assignments & tasks: 34 Lectures p.w.3 Tests & examinations: 4 Practicals p.w 2. Practicals: Tutorials p.w.4 Selfstudy 34 Other: Please specify Total Learning Time 100 Methods of Student Assessment

Final Examination 40% Continuous evaluation 60%

Home Department Industrial Psychology Module Topic Human Resource Management – Personnel Generic module name IPS 233 Alpha-numeric code 121233 Credit Value 10 Duration S Programmes in which the module is offered.

B.Com, B.Com (4-year), B.Admin, B.A.

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Level 6 Main Outcomes IPS 233 serves as an introduction to the general field of personnel

management. At the end of this course students should be able to: • Recall the history of personnel management. • Understand the importance of environmental forces in managing and

the design of work. • Explain what the major functions and roles of personnel managers are.

Main Content • Foundations of Human Resource Management • Job analysis & job design • Employee recruitment, selection & induction • Internal staffing • Performance appraisal & performance management • Employee training, management, development & career management


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Assignments & tasks: 34 Lectures p.w.3 Tests & examinations: 4 Practicals p.w2. Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w 4 Selfstudy 34 Other: 0 Total Learning Time 100 Methods of Student Assessment

Continuous evaluation 60% (Tests; Assignment(s); Tutorials) Final Examination 40%

Home Department Industrial Psychology Module Topic Human Resource Management – Labour Relations Generic module name IPS 234 Alpha-numeric code 121234 Credit Value 10 Duration S Programmes in which the module is offered.


Level 6

Main Outcomes IPS 234 introduces students to the field of labour relations in theory, but also to the importance of sound labour relations between employers and employees in practice, in South Africa, specifically students should be able to: • Understand the environmental context of labour relations • Distinguish between the parties involved and their roles in labour

relations in South Africa • Understand the importance of promoting sound labour relations in SA.

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Main Content • Labour relations theory and perspectives • The history of labour relations in SA • Environomental influence on labour relations • Trade unions; goals, strategies and organizations • Management strategy and employer organizations • The role of the state, government strategies and the state as employer • South African labour law • Collective bargaining law • Employee participation • Workplace agreements and procedures • The negotiation process • Conciliation, arbitration and Labour Court adjudication • Strikes and lock-outs


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Assignments & tasks: 34 Lectures p.w.3 Tests & examinations: 4 Practicals p.w2. Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w4 Selfstudy 34 Other: 0 Total Learning Time 100 Methods of Student Assessment

Continuous evaluation 60% (Tests; Assignment(s); Tutorials) Final Examination 40%

Home Department Industrial Psychology Module Topic Organizational Behavior Generic module name Organizational Behavior Numeric Code IPS331 Alpha-numeric code IPS331 (121331) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester Programmes in which the module is offered.


Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the course students should be able to:

• Define the concepts of Organizational Behavior • Trace the historical development & schools of thought. • Identify fundamental characteristics of the field. • Explain the impact of technology on modern organizations

Main Content • Motivation in organizations • Group Dynamics & Team Work • Communication in Organizations • Decision-Making in Organizations • Influence, Power and Politics in Organizations • Leadership in Organizations

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• Organizational Structure & Design • Technology in Organizations • Managing Organizational Change Managing Organizational Change

Pre-requisites the following three (3) modules: IPS 233; IPS234; IPS 231; Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

IPS 111 AND 121/IPS 131/132 PLUS 331




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Final Examination 40%, Continuous evaluation 60%, (Tests; Assignment; Tutorials)

Home Department Industrial Psychology Module Topic Research Methodology Generic module name Research Methodology Numeric Code IPS 333(121333) Alpha-numeric code IPS 333 (121333) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester Programmes in which the module is offered.


Level 7 Main Outcomes After completion of this course students should be able to:

• Understand the logic of scientific research. • Handle Practical problems encountered during research • Plan projects to solve problems • Conduct scientific research, inter alia, write a research proposal,

gather relevant information, analyse data, interpret the information and come to appropriate conclusions.

• Write a research report Main Content • Different methods of acquiring knowledge

• The Scientific Method applied to social reality • Problem formulation, hypothesis formulation • Types of research design • Data collection, analysis and interpretation • Writing a research report

Pre-requisites IPS 132 and STA 131 or STA 132 or STA 115 – minimum pass mark of 50%; [2009 intake] PLUS the following modules • IPS 233, IPS 234, IPS 231;


IPS 111 AND 121/IPS 131/132 PLUS 331

Breakdown of Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week

160

Learning Time Contact with lecturer / tutor:

28


Final Examination 40% Continuous evaluation 60% (Tutorials, Assignments, Tests)

Home Department Industrial Psychology Module Topic Ergonomics Generic module name Ergonomics Numeric Code IPS 334 Alpha-numeric code 121334 Credit Value 15 Duration S Programmes in which the module is offered.


Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the module the student will be able to:

• Provide a thorough grounding in the theory and application of ergonomics

• Define ergonomics and explain the need for ergonomics • Explain the models and approaches used in ergonomics for the design

and layout of workstations • Understand the multidisciplinary nature of ergonomics and how

ergonomics integrate the data/information to maximize human safety, efficiency, performance and comfort

• Understand how human performance is affected by task, machine, workspace and environment

• Understand applications of ergonomics in the design of products, equipment, facilities and work environment

Main Content • Demonstrate the fundamental concepts of ergonomics • Explain the models and approaches used in ergonomics for the design

and layout of workstations • Explain the psychological and physical considerations in human-

machine environment interactions • Identify the differences in human information processing • Explain the meaning of anthropometry and how anthropometric data

are used in the design of various equipment, facilities and products for human beings

• Design / improve equipment, work environment and products for effective use of human beings based on sound ergonomics principles

• Address issues relating to workplace design (physical, psychological, interpersonal aspects and temporal conditions of work)

• Design for the special needs category of the population • Address ergonomics as part of a business strategy

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Pre-requisites IPS 132 PLUS the following modules: IPS233, IPS 234, Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None




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Final Examination 40% Continuous Evaluation 60% (Assignments, Tests, Tutorials)

Home Department Industrial Psychology Module Topic Consumer Behavior Generic module name Consumer Behavior Numeric Code IPS 335 Alpha-numeric code IPS 335(121335) Credit Value 15 Duration Semester Programmes in which the module is offered.


Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the module the students will be able to:

• Define consumer behaviour • Describe the marketing concept • Describe market segmentation • Explain and contrast consumer research and compile a questionnaire • Describe individual consumer related aspects • Describe social and cultural consumer related aspects • Describe the consumer decision-making process • Explain the role of individual, social and cultural related consumer

aspects in consumer decision-making Apply their knowledge of consumer behavior in designing an advertisement

Main Content • Market segmentation and marketing concept • Consumer research • Consumer as individual: • Motivation • Personality • Perception • Learning • Attitude formation and change • Communication • Consumer in social and cultural setting: • Reference groups and family influences • Social class

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• Culture • Consumer’s decision-making process: • Consumer influence and diffusion of innovations Decision-making and beyond

Pre-requisites 132, PLUS three of the following modules: IPS233; IPS 234; IPS231; IPS232


None


Hours B. Timetable Requirement per week


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Assignments & tasks: 47 Lectures p.w 3 Tests & examinations: 5 Practical p.w. 2 Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w 4 Selfstudy 70 Other: Please specify 0 Total Learning Time 150 Methods of Student Assessment

Final Examination 40% Continuous Evaluation 60% (Tests, Assignments, Tutorials)

Home Department Industrial Psychology Module Topic Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Generic module name Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Numeric Code IPS 336 Alpha-numeric code IPS 336(121336) Credit Value 15 Duration S Programmes in which the module is offered.


Level 5 Main Outcomes IPS 336 serves as an introduction to negotiation and conflict resolution

within the context of labour relations in South Africa. At the end of the course students should be able to: • Approach conflict and handle negotiations in a problem-solving

manner. • Exert certain behaviour in negotiations that is conductive to

integrative bargaining. Conclude negotiations and implement agreements successfully.

Main Content • The nature of conflict • The nature of negotiation • Competitive negotiation • Alternatives to competitive negotiation • Negotiation communication skills Behaviour of successful negotiators

Pre-requisites IPS 132; IPS 233 and IPS 234 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None

Breakdown of Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week

163

Learning Time Contact with lecturer / tutor:

28

Assignments & tasks: 47 Lectures p.w. 3 Tests & examinations: 5 Practicals p.w. 2 Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w 4 Selfstudy 70 Other: 0 Total Learning Time 150 Methods of Student Assessment

Final Examination 40% Continuous Evaluation 60% (Tests, Assignments)

Home Department Industrial Psychology Module Topic Training Management Generic module name Training Management Numeric Code IPS 337 Alpha-numeric code IPS 337(121337) Credit Value 15 Duration S Programmes in which the module is offered.


Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the module the student will be able to:

• Identify international and local trends in HRD, with specific reference to ETD practices and legislation (The Skills Development Act, etc).

• Comprehend the need for the establishment of a culture of life-long learning in the workplace, and the transition from a focus on training to a focus on performance improvement.

• Describe and provide practical guidelines for each of the phases of the training process – need analysis, designing and planning, implementation and evaluation.

• Design a basic training programme, based on needs analysis conducted in a real work situation and taking into account all factors involved in the management of the HRD function (budgeting, administration, etc).

Main Content • International and local trends in human resource development • The transformational purpose and principles underpinning the skills

development legislation • The learning organization and performance management • Conducting training needs analysis • Practical guidelines for the design of various interventions • Managing the HRD function (e.g. marketing, budgeting etc) • Guidelines for:

- technology-based learning (TBL) - Adult Basic Education and - Training (ABET) - Multi-skilling - EE and diversity training

• Conducting evaluation of a learning intervention in the workplace using the most appropriate techniques, based upon an outcomes-based assessment system.

Pre-requisites IPS111; IPS121 / IPS131 OR 132; IPS233; IPS234; IPS231, IPS232

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Final Examination 40%, Continuous Evaluation 60% (Tests, Assignments)

INFORMATION SYSTEMS UNDERGRADUATE SYLLABUS PLEASE NOTE: - The Department of Information Systems may decide to limit the number of students accepted into

IS second- and third year modules depending on the amount of resources available. Selection, in this event, will mainly be based on first year IS marks.

- The IS second year, Stream 2 modules (IFS 232, IFS 234) are not offered on a part time basis, and only a limited number of students will be accepted for full-time modules. Students who wish to register for this particular stream must submit their names to the Department of Information Systems before the last day of classes of the previous academic year. Selection will be based on first year IS marks.

FIRST YEAR: (Fundamentals of Information Systems) Module Name IFS 131/132 Introduction to Information Systems

Home Department Information Systems

Module Code IFS131/132

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type Faculty

Level 5

Main Outcomes At the end of this unit the student will: • Be able to utilize personal computer technology effectively and

productively. • Be able to use the computer to organise and manage information

at a personal level. • Understand the structure, activities & dynamics of organisations • Understand the role of information systems in different

organisations • Understand the place of the information systems department in

organisations

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• Be practiced in the workings of a typical business information system

Main Content • Introduction to computer hardware and software and using them. • Organisations & their activities and • The roles that IS play in organisations

Introduction to means whereby IS can improve business performance

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None


None

Breakdown of Learning

Time

Contact with lecturer / tutor: 48 hours (16 weeks X 3 Lecture Slots) Assignments & tasks: 40 hours Tests & examinations: 8 hours (3 x 2hr tests) Self-study: 36 hours Practical: 32 hours (16 weeks X 2 tutorial slots) Other (specify): Total learning time: 164 hours


Theory tests & assignments, practical tests & assignments (60%), and examinations (40%).

SECOND YEAR STREAM 1: (IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT) Home Department INFORMATION SYSTEMS Module Topic IFS 231 Business Analysis Generic Module Name

Business Analysis

Alpha-numeric code IFS 231 Credit Value 20 Duration SEMESTER Level 6 Main Outcomes After the course students must demonstrate:

• An understanding of the basic components of a business process model including activities, data flows, data stores, material flows, material stores, and external entities.

• The ability to develop business process models from written evidence and from interviews.

• The capacity to critically appraise a business process model for completeness and accuracy.

• An understanding of the basic components of data and entity relationship models including entities, associative entities, relationships and data specification.

• The ability to develop data and entity models from written evidence and from interviews.

• An understanding of normalization • The capacity to critically appraise a data or entity relationship

model for completeness and accuracy.

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Main Content • Introduction to systems analysis • Analysis and documenting of business processes • Data modeling • Foundations of database design

Pre-requisites IFS 131/IFS 132, QSC & ALC Pass requirement (SVK) Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None


Hours B. Time-table requirements per week

Contact with lecturer/tutor:

56

Assignment & tasks: 60 Lectures p.w. 3 Tests & Examinations: 20 Practicals p.w None Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 Self-study: 64 Total Learning Time 200 Methods of Student Assessment

60% - Tests, assignments, tutorials. 40% - Final Assessment

Home Department INFORMATION SYSTEMS Module Topic IFS 233 – Systems Delivery Management Generic Module Name

Systems Delivery Management

Alpha-numeric code IFS 233 Credit Value 20 Duration SEMESTER Level 6 Main Outcomes At the end of this module the student must:

• Demonstrate the ability to develop refined simple project networks. • Demonstrate an understanding of the basic characteristics of work

breakdown structures and have the ability to organize them, from a detailed description of project and systems requirements.

• Be able to check and process basic timesheet data. • Demonstrate an understanding of the essential components of a

periodic project report and develop such a report from the basic time sheet inputs and meeting notes.

• Be able to identify the component parts of a systems test • Demonstrate an understanding of test scripts and an ability to prepare

such from systems requirement documentation. • Be able to explain and organize the implementation tasks involved in

handing a system over to the users, including physical accommodation of the system, training and fault reporting.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the differences between project completion meetings and post-implementation reviews, and be able to plan and to report on them.

Main Content • Project Planning & Control • Techniques for project control including network charts, specification

of tasks and deliverables, and the application of time and work measurement.

• Problems of completing the IS development work • Testing the quality of the completed system, and

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• Handing systems over and helping with user acceptance Pre-requisites IFS 233, QSC & ALC Pass requirement (SVK) Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None


Hours B. Time- table requirements per week


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Assignment & tasks: 60 Lectures p.w. 3 Tests & Examinations: 20 Practicals p.w None Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 Self-study: 64 Total Learning Time 200 Methods of Student Assessment


STREAM 2: (IS DEVELOPMENT) Home Department INFORMATION SYSTEMS Module Topic IFS 232

Introduction to Client-side Scripting Generic Module Name

Introduction to Client-side Scripting

Alpha-numeric code IFS 232 Module numeric code (if available)

Credit Value 20 Duration SEMESTER Level 6 Main Outcomes After the course students must demonstrate:

• The ability to understand and code HTML pages, and make use of CSS attributes;

• An understanding of the basic principles of object-oriented computer programming;

• The ability to design and code client-side browser applications using the Javascript language

• An understanding of the design and operating principles of relational databases

Main Content • Development of client-side browser application modules and simple databases through an object-oriented scripting approach

Pre-requisites IFS 131/IFS 132 pass requirement at 60%, QSC & ALC Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None




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Assignment & tasks: 60 Lectures p.w. 3 Tests & Examinations: 20 Practicals p.w. 0 Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w. 1

Deleted: ,

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Self-study: 64 Total Learning Time 200 Methods of Student Assessment


Home Department INFORMATION SYSTEMS Module Topic IFS 234 – Server-side applications development Generic Module Name

Server-side applications development

Alpha-numeric code IFS 234 Credit Value 20 Duration SEMESTER Level 6 Main Outcomes At the end of this module the student must demonstrate:

• The ability to develop a software application project. • An understanding of relational database theory • The ability to program data objects • An understanding of the relationship between software applications

and data sources in the context of an information system. • An understanding of the process involved in the development of a

functional software application • The ability to participate in and contribute functionally to the process

of application design • Produce the design for and a working instance of a fully functional

server-side software application Main Content • Database-driven application development skills

• The ability to participate in the design and production of a real-world server-side software application

Pre-requisites IFS 232 Pass requirement, QSC & ALC Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None




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Assignment & tasks: 60 Lectures p.w. 3 Tests & Examinations: 20 Practicals p.w. 0 Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 Self-study: 64 Total Learning Time 200 Methods of Student Assessment


Home Department INFORMATION SYSTEMS Module Topic IS Strategy Formulation and Implementation Generic Module Name

IS Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Numeric Code IFS 361 Alpha-numeric code IFS 361 (1st semester) Credit Value 30

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Duration SEMESTER Programmes in which the module is offeres

B.Com, B.Com 4-year, B.Admin

Level 7 Main Outcomes After the course students must:

• Understand how businesses create value and how information systems assist in value creation.

• Understand the principles of strategic planning as it affects information systems.

• Understand the different contribution that information systems can make in different strategic situations

• Understand the activities that contribute to good project management and the competencies that support it.

• Be able to work effectively (in a large organisation) in a project office, or (in a smaller organisation) in a junior project management role.

• Be able to critically appraise and comment on project plans prepared by others.

Main Content • Introduction to the possible contributions that information • Systems can make in strategic planning. • The key activities in computer operations • The management of IT resources and IT suppliers. • Introduction to the basics of project management adding to the prior

second level module that deals with project control. • Accepted international frameworks for project management.

Pre-requisites Pass requirement (SVK) IFS 233 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None


Hours

Contact with lecturer/tutor

64

Assignment & tasks: 120 Tests & Examination 20 Practicals: Self-study: 96 Total Learning Time 300 B. Amended Time Table requirements per week Lectures p.w.3 Practicals p.w. 1 Tutorials p.w.1 Assessment Type e.g (CAF)


Home Department Module Topic IFS 362

IFS Architecture and Infrastructure Generic Module Name

IFS Architecture and Infrastructure

Numeric Code IFS362 Alpha-numeric code IFS 362 (2nd semester)

170

Credit Value 30 Duration Term Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com, B.Admin

Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of the course students must demonstrate an ability to:

• critically appraise infrastructure plans for completeness and coherency. • understand of normal computer room operations. • explain service management concepts and define effective service level

measures. • understand modern systems architecture and its relationship and

application to infrastructure Main Content • The key activities in computer operations

• The management of IT resources and IT suppliers. • Infrastructure management. • Systems architecture

Pre-requisites Pass requirement IS Strategy Formulation and Implementation Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None


Hours


64

Assignment & tasks: 120 Tests & Examinations: 20 Practicals: Self-study: 96 Total Learning Time 300 B. Amended time-Table requirement per week Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 Assessment Type e.g. (CAF)

Home Department Module Topic IS Philosophy and Research Methods Generic Module Name

IS Philosophy and Research Methods

Numeric Code IFS 352 Alpha-numeric code IFS 352 (1ST semester) Credit Value 30 Duration SEMESTER Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of this module the student should be able to:

• Understand different paradigms within IS. • perceive and understand how IS as a discipline forms part of a set of

interrelated cultural, social, political and other systems.

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• understand the origins of the information age. • understand the philosophical principles of academic writing and

publishing in IS, and be able to apply them. • Understand the ethical issues raised during eh process of conducting

research • understand the nature and progress of scientific enquiry, and its

application to IS • Have knowledge of various research methods used in IS research. • Be able to find and evaluate information critically for research purposes • Be able to write a research proposal. • Be able to interpret and use research output in IS

Main Content • IS from a philosophical perspective. • This module is a prerequisite for the full-time Honours in IS. • Introduction to research methods in IS. • This module is a prerequisite for the Honours in IS.

Pre-requisites Registered for BCom (IFS) and pass requirement (SVK) for any two 2nd-year IS modules.


None


Hours

Contact with lecturer/tutor

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Assignment & tasks: 120 Tests & Examination 20 Practicals: Self-study: 96 Total Learning Time 300 Methods of Student Assessment

Home Department INFORMATION SYSTEMS Module Topic Capita Selecta in E-Commerce Generic Module Name

Capita Selecta in E-Commerce

Numeric Code IFS 351 Alpha-numeric code IFS3351 Credit Value 30 Duration SEMESTER Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com, B.Admin

Level 7 Main Outcomes Outcomes for this module will be announced before October of the

previous year Main Content • This module will be presented by visiting scholars and/or other

specialists and might change every year in line with current issues in IS.

• Detail on the topics will be announced on the website and elsewhere before October of the previous year.

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Pre-requisites Registered for BCom (IFS) and pass requirement (SVK) IFS131/IFS132 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None


Hours


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Assignment & tasks: 120 Tests & Examinations: 20 Practicals: Self-study: 96 Total Learning Time 300 B. Amended time-Table requirement per week Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 Assessment Type e.g. (CAF)

Home Department Module Topic Capita Selecta in Enterprise Resource Planning Generic Module Name

Capita Selecta in Enterprise Resource Planning

Numeric Code IFS 341 Alpha-numeric code IFS 341 Credit Value 30 Duration SEMESTER Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com, B. Admin

Level 7 Main Outcomes The outcomes of this module will be determined during the first half of

each year and will be announced on the Departmental website before April of each year

Main Content Information about topics in this module will be announced on Departmental website before April of each year

Pre-requisites Registered for BCom (General) as an Information Systems Specialist and pass requirement IFS 233


None


Hours


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Assignment & tasks: 120 Tests & Examinations: 20 Practicals: Self-study: 96 Total Learning Time 300

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B. Amended time-Table requirement per week Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 Assessment Type e.g. (CAF)

Home Department Module Topic Data Modelling for Business Intelligence Generic Module Name

Data Modelling for Business Intelligence

Numeric Code IFS 342 Alpha-numeric code IFS 342(1st semester) Credit Value 30 Duration SEMESTER Programmes in which the module is offered

B.Com, B.Admin

Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of this module the student must be able to:

• understand and apply the principles of object-oriented design for data storage and management systems

• explain the principles of data warehousing and the critical factors that lead to success.

• refer to case studies in different business areas and explain the different motivations for investing in volume data management.

• transform data into business intelligence using information technology. Main Content • Object-oriented data storage and management

• Basic concepts of data modelling • Data mining foundations • Data mining methods • Business applications of data mining - tools and techniques that allow an

organisation to manage its volume data, and to get value out of it. • Transforming data into business intelligence

Pre-requisites Registered for BCom (General) as an Information Systems Specialist and pass requirement (SVK) IFS 233


None


Hours


64

Assignment & tasks: 120 Tests & Examinations: 20 Practicals: Self-study: 96 Total Learning Time 300 B. Amended time-Table requirement per week Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w.

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Tutorials p.w. 1 Assessment Type e.g. (CAF)

Home Department INFORMATION SYSTEMS Module Topic IFS 324 – Capita Selecta Generic Module Name

Capita Selecta

Alpha-numeric code IFS 324 (2nd semester) Credit Value 30 Duration SEMESTER Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of this module the student must:

• The outcomes of this module will be determined during the first half of each year and will be announced on the Departmental website before April of each year

Main Content • Information about topics in this module will be announced on Departmental website before April of each year

Pre-requisites Registered for BCom (General) Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None


Hours B. Time- table requirements per week


48

Assignment & tasks: 112 Lectures p.w.

3

Tests & Examinations: 12 Practicals p.w

None

Practicals: 28 Tutorials p.w.

1

Self-study: 100 Total Learning Time 300 Methods of Student Assessment


PROGRAMME: MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL SCIENCES Note: The specifications of learning time in UWC’s module descriptors are subject to change according to circumstances such as timetabling and other practical considerations: the analysis of learning time therefore is purely indicative. However the overall number of notional learning hours for each module is linked to credit value and is therefore fixed. FIRST YEAR MODULES A first year student will have 3 contact periods per week per subject. In addition there will be 1 tutorial period per week and one practical session of 3 hours.

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CORE MODULES (15 credits per module) Mathematics: MAM111 and MAM121 Statistics: STA111 or STA125 and STA121 Computer Literacy: COS114 or COS124 Development: EED117 or EED127 Electives: Physics: PHY111 and PHY121 Applied Mathematics: MAM112, MAM122 SECOND YEAR MODULES A second year student will take three contact periods per week per subject. In addition there will be two practical sessions of 3 hours each. A choice of three possible streams can be chosen from the 2nd and 3rd year modules: • The mainstream Mathematics and Statistics stream consists of all core Mathematics and Statistics

modules. • The Mathematics stream consists of Mathematics modules. Statistics modules are optional. • The Statistics stream consists of Statistics modules. Mathematics modules are optional. Students

with Mathematics 126/115 and Statistics 111/125 may also continue with Statistics at 2nd and 3rd year levels.

CORE MODULES: (10 credit points each) MAM211.Advanced Calculus MAM221 Linear Algebra MAM231 Numerical Methods and Scientific Computing MAM241 Ordinary Differential Equations STA211 Distribution Theory (20 credit points) STA213 Statistics Spreadsheet Module STA221 Inference and Regression (20 credit points) STA223 Statistical Software Module 1

Electives: MAM222 Sets and Numbers MAM232 Mathematics of Finance I MAM242 Mathematics of Finance II MAM 251 Discrete Structures Computer Science: COS224, 234, 244, 254 Physics: PHY216, 226, 236, 246 THIRD YEAR MODULES

A third year student will take three contact periods per week per subject. In addition there will be two practical sessions of 3 hours each. CORE MODULES: (10 credit points each) MAM311 Real Analysis I MAM321 Real Analysis II MAM331 Modern Algebra I MAM341 Complex Analysis I MAM351 Complex Analysis II MAM361 Modern Algebra II STA311 Multivariate Distribution Theory (20 credit points) STA313 Statistical Software module II STA321 Advanced Inference and Linear Models (20 credit points)

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STA323 Statistical Software module III STA322 Statistical Demography (20 credit points) Electives: MAM322 Numerical Methods MAM332 Financial Models I MAM342 Financial Models II MAM371 Mathematical Modelling A MAM372 Mathematical Modelling B Computer Science Modules Physics Modules

Continuous Assessment Breakdown 1st Year of Final Mark: MATHEMATICS

011 021 110 101 105 115 126 111 121 112 122

Examinations 50 50 50 50 50 40 50 50 50 50 50

Tut Tests 25 25 20 20 20 12 25 15 15 25 25

Class Tests 25 25 30 30 30 48 25 20 20 25 25

Assignments 15 15

Continuous Assessment Breakdown 2nd Year of Final Mark: MATHEMATICS 211 221 222 231 232 241 242 251 Examinations 50 50 40 60 50 50 50 50

Breakdown of learning hours MATHEMATICS 011 021 110 101 105 115 126 111 121 112 122 Contact with Lecturer/Tutor

56 56 42 42 42 56 42 56 56 56 56

Assignments and Tasks

14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14

Tests and Examinations

10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

Self study 42 42 20 20 20 42 20 42 42 42 42 Practicals 28 28 14 14 14 28 14 28 28 28 28 Total learning hours

150 150 100 100 100 150 100 150 150 150 150

Breakdown of learning hours: MATHEMATICS 211 221 222 231 232 241 242 251 Contact with Lecturer/Tutor

32 32 24 30 21 32 21 24


9 9 10 20 12 9 12 8


5 5

5 5 6 5 6 4

Self study 38 38 45 35 40 38 40 52 Practicals 16 16 16 10 21 16 21 12 Total learning hours

100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

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Tut Tests 20 Class Tests 25 25 25 Assignments 15 25 25 Cont. Assessm. 50 50 40 50 50

Breakdown of learning hours: 3rd Year MATHEMATICS

311 321 322 332 342 331 341 351 361 312 Contact with Lecturer/Tutor

14 14 48 24 24 24 48 48 24 30


10 10 16 10 10 10 16 16 10 15


5 5 6 5 5 5 6 6 5 5

Self study 50 50 30 45 45 45 30 30 45 50 Practicals 21 21 16 16 16 16 Total learning hours

100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

Continuous Assessment Breakdown 3rd Year of Final Mark: MATHEMATICS

311 321 312 322

332 342 331 341 351 361

Examinations 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 Tutorial Quizzes

20 20 25 2.5 2.5 2.5

Class Tests 25 25 20 30 30 25 25 25 25 Tutorial Test 20 Assignments 25 25

MATHEMATICS SYLLABUS MODULE 111,121 211,221,231,241 311,321,331,341,351,361 112,122 251,222,232,242 312,322,332,342,352,362,371,372 Lectures per week 3 3 3 Tutorials per week 1 Practicals per week 1x 3 hours 2x3 hours 2x3 hours Evaluation: Continuous evaluation will be used in all modules Practical components: Each module has a compulsory practical component.

FIRST YEAR MODULES

MAM011 Precalculus I (15 credit points) Main Content: • Polynomial functions, including factorization using synthetic division and graphs. • Rational functions and their graphs. • Graphs of absolute value functions. • Inequalities including those involving absolute values. Main Outcomes: • Students should be able to identify the standard form of different polynomial functions • Students should correctly match functions with their graphs;

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• Students should be able to calculate the necessary information in order to draw the graphs • Students should be able to do transformation of graphs • Students should be equipped with new methods (other than those that were taught at secondary

school) of finding factors of polynomials • Students should have increased insight and use of common sense. MAM021 Precalculus II (15 credit points) Main Content: • Trigonometry and graphs. • Logarithms and exponents and graphs. • Focus on modeling of the above topics. • Word problems. Main Outcomes: Students should: • be familiar with graphs of trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions • know the properties of these graphs • apply their knowledge to real-life problems involving these functions • recognize different modes of communication • be able to translate from the ‘conventional written form’ to ‘diagram or graph form’ and vice

versa. • be able to extract key information • be able to organize the information • identify the question that must be answered • be able to select tools to solve the problem • be able to write down his/her solution in a logical manner MAM110 Numeracy (15 credit points) Main Content: • Fractions and Percentage and Ratio. • Basic Algebra. • Exponents and Scientific Notation. • Solving Equations. • Understanding Simple Graphical Representations. • Measurement (Lengths Area And Volume) and Conversions of Units. Main Outcomes: • To gain knowledge of basic mathematical literacy needed to manage content in other modules. QSC101 Quantitative Skills for Commerce (10 credit points) Main Content: • Linear and Quadratic Functions. • Substitution in formulae. • Statistical graphs. Cost. • Revenue, profit, interest, ratio and proportion. Main Outcomes: • To gain knowledge of Basic Mathematical Literacy needed • To manage content in other modules QSC105 Quantitative Skills for Administration (10 credit points) Main Content: • Fractions and Percentage and Ratio, Basic Algebra. • Exponents and Scientific Notation, Solving Equations. • Understanding Simple Graphical Representations. • Conversions of Units, Logarithms and Logarithmic Graphs, Series (Interest).

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Main Outcomes: • Understanding Linear and Quadratic Functions and Graphs and their application to Finance and

Economics • Understanding basic mathematics required to study Management and Economics modules. MAM126 Mathematics for Economic and Management Sciences (10 credit points) Main Content: • Mathematics of Finance. • Differential and Integral Calculus. • Applications to Managerial Sciences. Main Outcomes: • Develop Mathematical And Computational Skills • Develop The Skills To Read, With Understanding • Interpret Literature pertaining to Managerial Sciences that contains Mathematical Sciences. MAM111 Differential Calculus (15 credit points) Main Content: • Sets, operations on sets, real numbers; coordinate systems. • Straight lines and functions; polynomials; rational functions. • Logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions, complex numbers. • Limits and Continuity, derivative of a function. • Rules of differentiation. • Implicit differentiation. • Higher order derivatives, derivatives of logarithmic. • Exponential and trigonometric functions. • Curve sketching, related rates, maxima and minima. Main Outcomes: • Understanding of the basic ideas concerning functions, their graphs, and ways of transforming and

combining them • An appreciation of the basic ideas of the number system, including complex numbers. • Understanding of the limit concept, continuity and the definition of the derivative, with an

emphasis on meanings in different mathematical contexts • Proficiency in differentiation techniques • Use of the derivative in solving problems. MAM121 Integral Calculus and Linear Algebra (15 credit points) [Prerequisite module: MAM111] Main Content: • Mathematical induction, • The definite integral; properties of the definite integral area. • The fundamental theorem of calculus; integrals of logarithmic. • Exponential and trigonometric functions, area under a curve, volumes, arc length. • Elementary operations on matrices, row echelon forms. • Gauss-Jordan elimination, inverse of a square matrix, solutions of linear systems using inverses,

determinants of square matrices, evaluating determinants of square matrices by row reduction, minors and co-factors; adjoints.

• Cramer’s Rule, dot product, cross product, equations of lines and planes in 3-spaces. Main Outcomes: • Understanding of the definite integral as a limit of Riemann sums, and the connection between the

derivative and the definite integral brought out by the fundamental theorem of calculus. • Proficiency in the basic methods of integration • Use of the integral to solve problems. • Understanding of systems of linear equations as matrix equations and systematic methods for

solving matrix equations

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• Understanding of vectors and coordinate systems for three-dimensional space. MAM112 Discrete Mathematics I (15 credit points) Main Content: • The logic of Compound statements. • The logic of Quantitative Statements. • Elementary Number Theory and Methods of Proof. • Sequences and Mathematical Induction. • Set theory.

Main Outcomes: • have a good understanding of sets and their operations • be able to use a mathematical induction as a tool in proofs • be able to use various methods of proof to solve problems • be able to apply their knowledge in applications to switching circuits and logic gates. MAM122 Discrete Mathematics II (15 credit points) [Prerequisite : M112] Main Content: • Counting techniques. • Functions and application. • Recursion, O-notation and efficiency of Algorithm. • Relations and applications. Graphs and Trees. Main Outcomes: Students should • Apply graph theory to various problem situations • Appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of graphs • Transfer practical real life problems to a graph • Be able to apply various counting techniques in practical situations • Apply their knowledge of functions and relations in computer science MAM115 Mathematics for Life Sciences and Pharmacy (15 credit points) Main Content: • Functions and limits, differentiation, curve sketching. • Application of differentiation, integration multivariable calculus. Main Outcomes: • To gain insight into the areas of basic mathematics and differential calculus in a form that will be

of maximum use to students whose major area is life sciences. • To gain insight into the areas of application of differentiation, integral calculus and its application

in a form that will be of maximum use to students whose major area is life sciences.

SECOND YEAR MODULES MAM211 Advanced Calculus (10 credit points) [Pre-required Module: MAM121] Main Content: • Sequence and series, functions and surfaces. Spherical and cylindrical coordinates. Partial

derivatives, multiple integral. Main Outcomes: Student should • Recognize the importance of advanced calculus in applications • Have developed skills to solve multivariable problems • Have a conceptual understanding of calculus • Use technology (graphing calculator or computers) to solve problems. MAM221 Linear Algebra (10 credit points) [Pre-required Module: MAM121]

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Main Content: • Vector spaces and subspaces; null spaces; column spaces. • Linear independence; basis and dimension; rank; change of basis; eigen values and eigenvectors. • Linear transformations. • Inner product spaces, quadratic forms. • Applications of diagonalization to the solution of systems of first order differential equations. Main Outcomes: Students should • Recognize the importance of linear algebra in its applications (eg. Linear modes in business,

science, and engineering) • Have developed the ability to think logically and analytically • Have developed the ability to write coherent mathematical statements • Use computer software in linear algebra MAM231 Numerical Methods and Scientific Computing (10 credit points) Main Content: • Numerical solutions of nonlinear algebraic equations: (bisection method secant method, fixed-

point method, Newton’s method) • Polynomial interpolation and numerical differentiation: (Lagrange, Newton and polynomial

interpolation, divided differences, divided differences and derivatives). • Numerical integration: (the trapezoidal rule, Romberg’s algorithm, Simpson’s rule, error

estimates). • Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations: (Euler’s method). • Taylor series method, Runge-Kutta method of order 2 and 4, Initial-value problems, Least-squares

fitting of polynomials to experimental data.

Main Outcomes: Students should be able to • Find numerical solutions to nonlinear equations • Apply iterative methods for solving linear systems • Apply Newton’s method for solving nonlinear systems • Fit polynomials to experimental data. • Find derivatives from a table of functional values • Do numerical integration • Find numerical solutions of initial-value problems MAM241 Ordinary Differential Equations (10 credit points) [Pre-required Module: MAM121] Main Content: • First order differential equations, second order linear equations. • Higher order linear equations, series solution, systems of linear equations. Main Outcomes: Students should • Have the ability to classify and solve ordinary differential equations • Recognize the importance of ode’s in the modeling of physical processes (eg. Spring-mass

systems, electrical circuits, etc) • Use software packages in differential equations to find solutions • Have the ability to interpret the solution. MAM251 Discrete Structures (10 credit points) Main Content: • Permutation of sets. Combinations of sets. Generating permutations. Inversion of permutations. • Generating r-combinations. • Binomial and multinomial theorem. • Inclusion-exclusion principle. • Combinations with repetition. • Derangements, Recurrence relation.

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• Iteration and induction. • Difference tables. Main Outcomes: Students should have • understanding the fundamentals of formal (mathematical) concepts that are particularly important

in Computer Science • the ability to apply these concepts in problem solving.

*MAM222 Sets And Numbers (10 credit points) [Pre-required Module: MAM112] Main Content: • Conjectures, theorems and proofs. • Divisibility, Primes. • Congruences. • Number theoretic functions • Cryptography. Main Outcomes: • Knowledge of the basic tools of elementary number theory • An ability to make conjectures and to provide proofs • Achievement of the transition from lower-division mathematics, where proofs of mathematical

statements are generally avoided, • to upper-division mathematics, where the ability of understanding and inventing proofs takes on a

dramatic importance • Use computer software in linear algebra

*MAM232 Mathematics of Finance I (10 credit points) [Pre-required Module: MAM211] Main Content: • Mathematical models in economics, the cobweb model. • Optimisation in one variable; elasticity of demand. • Competition versus monopoly; applications of partial derivatives. • Contours and isoquants, �ecognize�on in two variables, vectors in economics. Main Outcomes: Students should have • A basic understanding of mathematical models in economics and finance. • Proficiency with elementary mathematical optimization problems in economics. • Proficiency with computations in hire purchase and annuities. *MAM242 Mathematics Of Finance II (10 credit points) [Pre-required module: MAM232] Main Content: • Applications of matrices – arbitrage portfolios and state prices. • IS-LM analysis., Constrained optimatization. • The elementary theory of the firm, Lagrange multipliers. • The efficient small firm. • The Cobb-Douglas firm. • Lagrangeans and the consumer. • Applications to macroeconomic theory. • Simplified national economy, recurrence equations. • Business cycles. • Improved economics models. Main Outcomes: Students should have • A basic understanding of the algebra of investment portfolios. • Proficiency with constrained optimization in economics. • A basic understanding of time-dependent models in economics.

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THIRD YEAR MODULES MAM311 Real Analysis I (10 credit points) [Pre-required Module: MAM211] • Completeness of R,Suprema and Infima, • Nested Cells Property, • Inner Product Space, • Normed Spaces. • Open sets and closed sets. • Cluster points, Bolzano – Weierstrass Theorem (for sets), Compactness, Heine-Borel Theorem,

Connected Sets. Main Outcomes: • An understanding of subsets of �ecognize space regarding the notions of open subset,

boundedness and finiteness, connectedness and compactness. *MAM312 Applied Partial Differential Equations (10 credit points) [Pre-required Module: MAM211, MAM241] Main Content: • Derivation of the heat equation in one, two and three dimensions. • Solving partial differential equations by way of separation of variables. • Fourier Series. • The wave equation and vibrating strings and membranes. • Numerical methods for partial differential equations. Main Outcomes: The ability to • Formulate the partial differential equations given the physical conditions and constraints. • Solve the partial differential equations using basic techniques as well as numerical methods. • Interpret the solutions of the given equations in the physical context. MAM321 Real Analysis II (10 credit points) [Pre-required module: MAM311] Main Content: • Sequences, Convergence and Subsequences, Monotone Convergence Theorem, Bolzano –

Weierstrass Theorem (for sequences). • Cauchy Sequences, Global Continuity Theorem, Preservation of Compactness and Connectedness. • Uniform Continuity, Fixed Point Theorems. Main Outcomes: • Students should have a deep understanding of the notions of continuity and uniform continuity of

functions between subspaces of �ecognize space, and relation to sequences, compactness and connectedness.

*MAM322 Numerical Methods (10 credit points) [Pre-required Module: MAM221 and MAM231] Main Content: • Finite difference solutions to partial differential equations - • explicit methods, implicit methods, fully-implicit methods. • Crank-Nicholson, Boundary value problems – Liebmanns method, relaxation and successive over

relaxation (sor). • Simulations – random walk, Monte Carlo methods. Main Outcomes: The ability to • Pose the problem numerically • Discretise partial differential equations and associated boundary conditions • Solve finite difference problems

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• Do convergence and stability analyses • Solve problems using Maple/Matlab. MAM331 Modern Algebra I (10 credit points) [Pre-required Module: MAM221] Main Content: • Operations, Normal subgroups and factor groups. • Cyclic groups. • Homomorphisms and fundamental. • Homomorphism theorem. • Permutation groups. • Cayley’s Theorem. Main Outcomes: Students should • Have acquired a firm foundation in the basic concepts of the theory required for honours modules • Be able to prove theorems • Be familiar with various examples of groups • Be able to apply new knowledge in unfamiliar but similar situations MAM361 Modern Algebra II (10 credit points) [Pre-required Module: MAM331] Main Content: • Rings, subrings, integral domains, fields, field of quotients. • Quotient rings, prime ideals, maximal ideals. • Polynomial rings, factorization, irreducibility tests. • Field extensions, Finite field construction. • Constructibility by ruler and compass. Main Outcomes: • A good understanding of how concepts are generalized from group theory. • A good grasp of all the concepts. • Knowledge of the different methods to test for irreducibility of polynomials. • Knowledge of how the theory is applied to construct finite fields. • A good understanding of the fundamentals for further study. MAM341 Complex Analysis I (10 credit points) [Pre-required Module: MAM321] Main Content: • Complex numbers and properties • Elementary complex functions and properties • Analytic functions Main Outcomes: • Understanding and working with complex numbers • Understanding and working with complex functions • Understanding properties of analytic functions MAM351 Complex Analysis II (10 credit points) [Pre-required module: MAM341] Main Content: • Contour integral and properties. • Taylor and Laurent series, Residue theory. Main Outcomes: • Understanding and working with contour integrals • Understanding and working with Taylor and Laurent series • Understanding and working with residue theory

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*MAM332 Financial Models 1 (10 credit points) [Pre-required Module: MAM242] Main Content: • Elementary probability theory. • Normal random variables. • Geometric Brownian motion. • Present value analysis, Pricing contract via arbitrage. Main Outcomes: Students should • Be equipped with the basic tools to understand the geometric Brownian motion of stock prices. • Have knowledge of elementary cases of pricing via arbitrage of options. *MAM342 Financial Models 1I (10 credit points) Pre- required Module: MAM332] Main Content: • The arbitrage theorem. • The Black-Scholes formula. • Option valuations by expected utility. • Exotic options. Main Outcomes: • A more specific knowledge of vanilla and exotic options and their valuation • Knowledge of the application of the Black-Scholes formula • Knowledge of the n-period binomial model method • Knowledge of Monte Carlo simulation MAM371 Mathematical Modelling A (10 credit points) Main Content: • Population and eclogical models. • Population growth and the logistic equation. • Predator-prey models. • Competition models and cooperative models. • Groundwater modeling, • Physical principles. • Darcy’s Law. • Interstitial Velocity Equation. • Laplace’s equation. • Numercial solutions. Main Outcomes: • The ability to formulate and solve mathematical models for real world problems using various

techniques. MAM372 Mathematical Modelling B (10 credit points) Main Content: • Chemical dilution models: one-, two- and three-tank mixing problems. • Modeling concentration of a drug in the body. • The heat and wave equations: parabolic and hyperbilkiuc partial differential equations. • Numerical solutions to partial differential equations. Main Outcomes: • The ability to formulate and solve mathematical models for real world problems using various

techniques.

Continuous Assessment Breakdown 1st Year of Final Mark: STATISTICS 111 121 125

Tests 30 30 30 Tutorials and Assignments 20 20 20 Examination 50 50 50

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Breakdown of learning hours: STATISTICS

STA111 STA121 STA125 Contact with Lecturer/Tutor 45 45 45 Assignments and Tasks 20 20 20 Tests and Examinations 5 5 5 Self study 35 35 35 Practicals 45 45 45 Total learning hours 150 150 150 Continuous Assessment Breakdown 2nd Year of Final Mark: STATISTICS

211 213 221 223 Tests 40 40 Tutorials and Assignments 10 10 Tests and Assignments 30 30 Practicals 20 20 Examination 50 50 50 50


STA211 STA213 STA221 STA223 Contact with Lecturer/Tutor 60 50 60 50 Assignments and Tasks 40 10 40 10 Tests and Examinations 5 5 5 5 Self study 65 15 65 15 Practicals 30 20 30 20 Total learning hours 200 100 200 100 Continuous Assessment Breakdown 3rd Year of Final Mark: STATISTICS

311 313 321 323 Tests 40 40 Tutorials and Assignments 10 10 Tests and Assignments 30 30 Practicals 20 20 Examination 50 50 50 50


STA311 STA313 STA321 STA323 STA322 Contact with lecturer 60 50 60 50 60 Assignments and Tasks

40 10 40 10 40


5 5 5 5 5

Self study 65 15 65 15 65 Practicals 30 20 30 25 30 Total learning hours 200 100 200 100 200

STATISTICS SYLLABUS

MODULE 111,121 211,221 213,223 125 311,321,322 313,323 Lectures per week 3 3 Practicals per week 1 1 3

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FIRST YEAR MODULES

STA111 Introductory Statistics (1st semester module) (15 credit points) [Entry Level Requirement: Matric Mathematics or equivalent] Main Content: • Descriptive statistics • Regression analysis • Introductory probability • Confidence intervals • Hypothesis testing • Statistical computer literacy. Main Outcomes: To be able to • recognize the importance of statistics in both the private and public sectors • summarize the data into a few summary measures (e.g. mean and standard deviation) • do simple statistical analysis • use a computer to analyse the data.

STA121 Quantitative Methods (2nd semester module) (15 credit points) [Entry Level Requirement: Matric Mathematics or equivalent, knowledge of STA111 or STA125] Main Content: • Operations research techniques • Questionnaire design and analysis • Planning of surveys; basics of knowledge discovery (KDD). Main Outcomes: To be able to • recognize the importance of operations research in business • understand KDD (knowledge discovery and data mining) applications • obtain knowledge on questionnaire design and planning of surveys.

STA125 Introductory Statistics (2nd semester module) (15 credit points) [Entry Level Requirement: Matric Mathematics or equivalent] Main Content: • Descriptive statistics • Regression analysis • Introductory probability • Confidence intervals • Hypothesis testing • Statistical computer literacy. Main Outcomes: To be able to • recognize the importance of statistics in both the private and public sectors • summarize the data into a few summary measures (e.g. mean and standard deviation) • do simple statistical analysis • use a computer to analyse the data.

Home Department Statistics Module description (Header)

Statistics 131 (Part-time only)

Generic module name Introductory Statistics Alpha-numeric code STA131 Module numeric code (if available)

Credit Value 15 Duration S Module Type P- B.Admin

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Deleted: /S

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Level 5 Main Outcomes Introductory Statistics introduces students to the core concepts of

statistical analysis. The focus is on developing the ability to recognize business situations in which statistical analysis may be useful, and the relevant techniques and methods that apply in those situations. Emphasis is on problem solving rather than mathematical rigour. Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to demonstrate

• Familiarity with the principles and methods used to extract useful information from a data set.

• The ability to present descriptive statistical information graphically or numerically.

• Competence in basic statistical analysis such as the normal distribution, probability, sampling and the Central Limit Theorem; and how they relate to inferential statistics.

• An understanding of inferential statistical techniques and their application in business context.

• The use of index numbers and time series and their application.

The ability to communicate statistical findings to a lay-audience in a coherent and professional written report

Main Content Graphical and Numerical Descriptive Methods Basic probability theory Discrete and continuous probability distributions Statistical inference and sampling distributions Confidence Interval Estimation Hypothesis Testing Correlation Analysis Simple Linear Regression Analysis Index numbers Time series

Pre-requisites QS (Badmin) or Grade 12 Maths HG or SG (70%) or Mathematics (50% - from 2009)


Stats 111/101/102


Hours


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Assignments & tasks: 20 Tests & examinations: 10 Selfstudy 64 Total Learning Time 150 Methods of Student Assessment

Tests; Assignments and Tutorials: 60% Examination: 40%

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Home Department Statistics Module Topic Business Statistics Generic module name Business Statistics Alpha-numeric code BUS132/STA131 (if offered in 1st Semester) Credit Value 15 Duration S Programmes in which the module is offered.

B.Com.(General)

Level 5

Main Outcomes Business Statistics introduces students to the core concepts of statistical analysis. The focus is on developing the ability to recognize business situations in which statistical analysis may be useful, and the relevant techniques and methods that apply in those situations. Emphasis is on problem solving rather than mathematical rigour. Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to demonstrate • Familiarity with the principles and methods used to extract

useful information from a data set. • The ability to present descriptive statistical information

graphically or numerically. • Competence in basic statistical analysis such as the normal

distribution, probability, sampling and the Central Limit Theorem; and how they relate to inferential statistics.

• An understanding of inferential statistical techniques and their application in business context.

• The use of index numbers and their application. • The ability to communicate statistical findings to a lay-

audience in a coherent and professional report. • Competent use of spreadsheets for basic statistical analysis

Main Content Graphical and Numerical Descriptive Methods Basic probability theory Discrete and continuous probability distributions Statistical inference and sampling distributions Confidence Interval Estimation Hypothesis Testing Correlation Analysis Simple Linear Regression Analysis Index numbers Time series One-way ANOVA and Chi-square Spreadsheet tools for statistical analysis

Pre-requisites QSC101; IS101 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

Stats 111/131/132


Hours


56

Assignments & tasks: 20 Tests & examinations: 10 Practicals: 64 Selfstudy 150

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Other: Please specify Hours Total Learning Time 56 Methods of Student Assessment

Tests; Assignments and Tutorials: 60% Examination: 40%

SECOND YEAR LEVEL

STA211 Distribution Theory (semester module) (20 credit points) [Pre-requisite: Mathematics 111 and 121 or Mathematics 115 or 126 and Statistics STA131 or STA132 or STA125 or Mathematics MAM111 and MAM121 and Statistics STA111 and STA121] [Co-requisite: Statistics STA213] Main Content: • Definition of Statistical terms • Probability theory • Discrete and continuous probability distributions • Moments and moment generating functions • Sampling and sampling distributions. Main Outcomes: To be able to gain insight into • Probability theory • discrete and continuous distributions • moments and moment generating functions • sampling and sampling distributions. STA221 Inference and Regression (semester module) (20 credit points) [Pre-requisite: Mathematics 111 and 121 or Mathematics 115 or 126 and Statistics STA131 or STA132 or STA125 or Mathematics MAM111 and MAM121 and Statistics STA111 and STA121; Knowledge of STA211] [Co-requisite: Statistics STA223] Main Content: • Central limit theorem • Transformations • Point and interval estimation • Hypothesis tests • Regression analyses using matrices • ANOVA • Categorical data analyses. Main Outcomes: To be able to • perform statistical inference with the use of estimation and hypothesis tests • explore linear models in more detail • perform analysis of variance and categorical data analysis. STA213 Statistics Spreadsheet module (semester module) (10 credit points) [Pre-requisite: Computer Literacy or equivalent, COS141 or COS142] Main Content: • Descriptive statistics • Numerical data • Categorical data • Bivariate data; distributions • Regression analysis. Main Outcomes: To be able to • develop advanced computer literacy skills; • develop skills in using Excel; • perform data analyses using Excel

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STA223 Statistical Software module I (semester module) (10 credit points) [Entry Level Requirement: Computer Literacy or equivalent, COS141/142] • Descriptive Statistics. • Writing SAS programs or equivalent. • Importing raw data. • Summarising data. Main Outcomes: To be able to • do data analyses using SAS Programming I or equivalent • write reports summarising analyses

THIRD YEAR MODULES

STA311 Multivariate Distribution Theory (semester module) (20 credit points) [Pre-requisite: Statistics STA211 or equivalent] • Multivariate distributions. • Limit theories. • Advanced estimation and hypothesis. • Testing, nonparametric methods, stochastic processes. Main Outcomes: To be able to • gain insight into multivariate distributions • understand advanced inference • apply nonparametric methods.

STA321 Advanced Inference and Linear Models (semester module) (20 credit points) [Pre-requisite: Statistics STA211 and STA221, knowledge of STA311 or equivalent] [Co-requisite: Statistics 323] Main Content: • Advanced linear models • Analysis of variance and advanced regression analysis. • ANOVA and experimental data • Introductory operational research Main Outcomes: To be able to • use advanced linear models for estimation • perform advanced analysis of variance and multivariate regression. • Use advanced ANOVA in experimental design • Use linear programming for optimalization STA322 Statistical Demography (semester module) (20 credit points) [Pre-requisite: Statistics STA111 or STA125 or equivalent] Main Content: • Cross-sectional design and socio-demographic survey analysis

• Statistics on regional disparities

• Health statistics

Main Outcomes: • Familiarity with cross-sectional designs from a social-demographic perspective;

• Knowledge of basic indexes and special analyses;

• Apply statistics in the health environment

STA313 Statistical Software module II (semester module) (10 credit points) [Pre-requisite: Statistics STA223 or equivalent] • Descriptive statistics • Creating data sets • Debugging techniques

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• Data handling • Merging of data sets • Summarising data. Main Outcomes: To be able to • perform data analyses using SAS Programming II or equivalent • do data manipulations • write reports to summarise results STA323 Statistical Software module III (semester module) (10 credit points) [Pre-requisite: Statistics STA313 or equivalent] Main Content: • Descriptive statistics • Analysis of variance • Regression analysis • Categorical data analysis. Main Outcomes: To be able to • perform data analyses using SAS ANOVA or equivalent • write reports summarizing results. DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL STUDIES FIRST YEAR LEVEL MODULES CODES: POL : Political Studies SVK : Pass requirement Module Name Introduction to Political Studies and International Relations Home Department POL 131 Department of Political Studies Module Code POL131 Credit Value 15 Duration S Module Type University Level 5 Main Outcomes At the end of the course the student will be able to:

• identify and describe the essential characteristics of politics and the state in a national and international context (e.g. authority, power, legitimacy and sovereignty)

• outline the development of political institutions • provide the theoretical foundations for the study of international

relations • identify and describe key factors, issues and trends in national and

international politics • develop the basic techniques and knowledge necessary to pursue further

study in the field of Political Science and International Relations Main Content • Key features of contemporary political dynamics and state structures

• Key theoretical approaches to the study of international relations • Political trends in national and international politics • Key concepts in the fields of Political Science and International

Relations, e.g. power and authority • The impact of historical trends on current political structures at the

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national and global level Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None


Contact with lecturer/tutor: 56hrs Assignment & tasks: 30 hrs Tests & examinations: 8 hrs Self-study: 56 hrs Practicals: 0 Other (Specify) Total Learning time: 150hrs


Assignments, Tasks, Tests = 50% Examination (50%)

Module Name South African Politics and Government Home Department GOV 132 School of Government: Public Administration

Department of Political Studies Module Code GOV 132 Credit Value 15 Duration S Module Type University Level 5 Main Outcomes

After completion of the module learners should be able to:

• Explain the political context in which the South African government functions, including South Africa’s transition to democracy;

• Analyse political party policies and elections in post-apartheid South Africa

• Evaluate South Africa’s position in regional and international context; • Explain the interface between politics and economics in South Africa • Describe the constitutional framework of the South African government • Recall terminology, trends, categories, methodology and theories of

South African central and provincial government structures • Analyse elements, relationships and organizational principles pertaining

to the structure of the central and provincial government of South Africa

Main Content • South Africa’s political transition from apartheid to democracy • South African political parties (policies and historical foundations) • Trends in South African elections since 1994 • The South African political economy and its regional and global context • Classification of and relationships between the legislative, judicial and

executive branches of government in South Africa • The composition and structure of branches of the South African

government • Division of government functions and services between central,

provincial and local spheres of government in South Africa Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None

Breakdown of Contact with lecturer/tutor: 56hrs

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Learning Time Assignment & tasks: 30 hrs Tests & examinations: 8 hrs Self-study: 56 hrs Practicals: Other (Specify) Total Learning time: 150hrs



SECOND YEAR LEVEL MODULES SVK :Pol 131 (previously 101, 111 and 112) (at least 50%) and GOV132 (previously 102, 121 and 122) (at least 40%) OR GOV132 (at least 50%) and POL131 (at least 40%) Any four modules may be selected in consultation with the department. Module Name POL 211: Selected Themes in South African Politics

Home Department Political Studies

Module Code 161211

Credit Value 10

Duration Semester


Level 6

Main Outcomes At the end of this module, students will be able to: • Explain the impact of social categories e.g. race, class, gender,

ethnicity, disability and geographic localities (e.g. urban and rural) on South Africa’s constitutional democracy with respect to economic benefits

• Analyse the latest debates and controversies in South African politics Main Content • Democracy and social categories, eg. Ethnicity, Race, Class, Gender,

Disability • Contemporary debates resulting from the South African State-

Citizenship relationship • Political-economic issues in South Africa

Pre-requisites POL131 (at least 50%) AND GOV132 (at least 40%) OR POL131 (at least 40%) AND GOV132 (at least 50%)

Co-requisites None


None




Essay, tutorials, test 50% Exam counts for 50%

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Module Name POL 213: Comparative Area Studies


Module Code 161213

Credit Value 10

Duration Semester


Level 6

Main Outcomes At the end of this module, students will be able to: • Define new concepts, such as Electoral System, Federations, Unitary

States • Understand methods & theoretical perspectives in the field of

comparative politics; • Apply them to appropriate country case studies.

Main Content • Comparative method in Political Studies • Electoral systems e.g. majoritarian and proportional • Forms of state, e.g. unitary or federal • Selected case studies


Co-requisites None


None




Abstracts, draft essay, essay (50%) e.g. Class test, Tutorial Exercises, Academic Paper Final Assessment (50%) e.g. Exam

Module Name POL 221 Foreign Policy and Diplomacy

Home Department Political Studies Module Code 161221 Credit Value 10 Duration Term Module Type University Level 6 Main Outcomes At the end of this module, students should be able to:

• Define the concepts foreign policy and diplomacy • Analyze and evaluate foreign policy issues by explaining how

individual, state and system level factors impact on a state’s foreign policy

• Identify and explain economic, political and military instruments of foreign policy

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• Analyze selected South African foreign policy issues

Main Content • Main definitions, concepts and approaches to foreign policy analysis and diplomacy

• The role of state leadership, domestic politics and a state’s position and power in foreign policy-making

• South African foreign policy issues



None




Continuous Evalutation: Class Test; Group Assignment and presentations; Academic Paper (50%), Final assessement (50%)

Module Name POL 223 – RESEARCH PAPER*

Home Department Political Studies Module Code 161223 Credit Value 10 Duration Semester Module Type University Level 6 Main Outcomes At the end of this module, students should be able to:

• do research on a topic in the field of Political Studies selected in

coordination with the department • compile a bibliography of sources on the selected topic • do a literature survey on the selected topic • write an academic essay documenting research findings

Main Content • Literature survey on a selected topic • Research question and hypothesis • Bibliography • Research findings

Pre-requisites Pol 131 (at least 50%) AND GOV 132 (at least 40%) OR Pol 131 (at least 40%) AND Gov 132 (at least 50%)


None


Contact with supervisor / tutor: 28 hours Assignments & tasks: 30 hours

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Tests & examinations: 4 hours Self-study: 38 hours Practicals: Other (specify): Total learning time: 100 hours


Academic essay (50%) Final assessment (50%), e.g. Written or Oral Exam

* A research paper and seminar may only be taken with the permission of the department Module Name POL 224 Political Thought

Home Department Political Studies Module Code 161224 Credit Value 10 Duration Semester Module Type University Level 6 Main Outcomes At the end of this module students should be able to:

• Describe and evaluate important contemporary political theories, such as Marxism, Liberalism, Nationalism, Constructivism

• Compare theories with respect to relevant criteria, e.g. their view on the sources of authority and power in society

• Identify proponents of these theories and explain their contribution to the development of political thought

Main Content • selected political theories such as Marxism and Neo-Liberalism.

• Arguments and critique of proponents of these theories

Pre-requisites Pol 131 (at least 50%) AND GOV 132 (at least 40%) OR Pol 131 (at least 40%) AND Gov 132 (at least 50%)


None


Contact with lecturer / tutor: 28 hours Assignments & tasks: 30 hours Tests & examinations: 4 hours Self-study: 38 hours Practicals: 0 hours Other (specify): 0 hours Total learning time: 100 hours


Essay and tutorial work 50% Examination 50%

THIRD YEAR LEVEL MODULES SVK: All of Pol 101 and Pol 102/POL131, GOV132 plus three second year level credits in

Political Studies.

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Module Name POL 311: Research Methodology

Home Department Political Studies Module Code 161311 Credit Value 15 Duration S Module Type University Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of this module, students will be able to:

• Identify and evaluate different research approaches and methods • Formulate and execute a basic research project

Main Content • Various research approaches and methodologies • Research project

Pre-requisites POL 101, POL 102, /POL131, GOV132l; and Any three from the following: POL 211, POL 213, POL 221, POL 224

Co-requisites None


None


Contact with lecturer / tutor: 28 hours Assignments and Tasks: 45 hours Tests & examinations: 5 hours Self-study: 72 hours Practicals: Other (specify): Total learning time: 150 hours


Course work, Essay (50%) Examination (50%)

Module Name POL 312: Ideology and Politics


Module Code 161312

Credit Value 15 Duration T S Module Type University Level 7

Main Outcomes At the end of this module, students will be able to: • Critically explain the nature and political functions of modern power

ideologies; • Compare selected ideologies, e.g. Afrikaner nationalism and black

consciousnes • Analyse their presence in a particular regime e.g. post-colonial regimes.

Main Content • political uses of ideologies in power politics and mass mobilisation.

• Radical black thought • Post-coloniality

Pre-requisites POL 101, POL 102/POL131, GOV132, and Any three from the following: POL 211, POL 213, POL 221, POL 224

Co-requisites None

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None




Course work, Essay (50%); Examination (50%)

POL 313 – RESEARCH PAPER Examination : 3 hours Credits : 15 NQF (12.5) A research paper and seminar may only be taken with the permission of the department. A final written or oral examination, based on the research, will be undertaken. Module Name POL 313 – RESEARCH PAPER*

Home Department Political Studies Module Code 161313 Credit Value 15 Duration Semester Module Type University Level 7 Main Outcomes At the end of this module, students should be able to:

• do in-depth research on a topic in the field of Political Studies selected

in coordination with the department • formulate a research question and hypothesis • compile a bibliography of sources on the selected topic • do a literature survey on the selected topic • employ appropriate research methodologies • write an academic essay documenting research findings

Main Content • Literature survey on a selected topic • Research question and hypothesis • Bibliography • Research design • Research findings

Pre-requisites POL 101, POL 102, /POL131, GOV132l AND any three from the following: POL 211, POL 213, POL 221, POL 224


None


Contact with lecturer / tutor: 28hours Assignments and Tasks: 45 hours Tests & examinations: 5 hours Self-study: 72hours

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Practicals: Other (specify): Total learning time: 150 hours


Academic essay (50%) Final assessment (50%), e.g. Written or Oral Exam

• A research paper and seminar may only be taken with the

permission of the department. Module Name POL 321: Democratic Theory and Practice


Module Code 161321

Credit Value 15

Duration S


Level 7

Main Outcomes At the end of this module, students will be able to: • Explain and contrast different theories of democracy • Identify and analyse various ideal types of democracy • Analyse types of democracy as found on the African continent • Critically debate issues in South African democracy, e.g. equality,

good governance, minority rights etc Main Content • Theories of democracy

• Types of democracy • Debates specifically related to African democracies

Pre-requisites POL 101, POL 102/POL131, GOV132 and any three from the following; POL 211, POL 213, POL 221, POL 224

Co-requisites None


None




Oral Presentation: Essay (50%) Examination 50%

Module Name POL 322: International Institutions

Home Department Political Studies Module Code 161322 Credit Value 15 Duration Semester Module Type University Level 7

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Main Outcomes After completion the student will be able to: • describe and explain the formation and nature of international

institutions in terms of IR theories, e.g. regional integration and regime theory

• explain the origin and evaluate the purpose and shortcomings of selected international

• Organizations, e.g. the United Nations and the African Union. Main Content • International cooperation through international institutions

• Regional integration and regime formation • Global governance with specific reference to internation

organizations, such as the United Nations or the African Union Pre-requisites POL 101, POL 102/POL131, GOV132 and any three from the following;

POL 211, POL 213, POL 221, POL 224 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None


Contact with lecturer / tutor: 28hours Assignments and Tasks: 45 hours Tests & examinations: 5 hours Self-study: 72hours Practicals: Other (specify): Total learning time: 150 hours


Continuous evaluation,: Class test; Group Assignment and presentation, academic paper (50%), Final assessement (50%) e.g Exam

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PUA : Public Administration SVK : Pass Requirement Course VVK : Pre-requisite Course (40%) NVK : Concurrent/prior enrolment FIRST YEAR LEVEL COURSES The course consists of two sections Module Name Introduction to Public and Local Government Administration and

Management Home Department School of Government: Public Administration Module Code PUA131 Credit Value 15 Duration S Module Type University Level 6 Main Outcomes

After completion of the module learners should be in a position to:

• Possess a comprehensive introduction to the discipline of public administration/management from its early days to the present

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role and scope of the activity of public administration or public management and in the context of the contemporary state

• Analyse the patterns of interaction between public administration at

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work, and other formal political institutions of the state and as well as other components of civil society

• Evaluate the role of public administration in the process of public policy-making

• Exaine and evaluate the on-going changing role and scope of the state and its administration

• Understand and analyse the importance of the administration and/or management of public affairs and the role and functions of the public manager within this context

• Understand theories of local government and comprehend the structure of local government in South Africa

Main Content • Public Administration as a field of study • Government functions and services • Intergovernmental relations • The relationship between governance and public management • Policy implementation, impact and evaluation • The role of and functions of the public manager • An introduction to the composition and structure of the local sphere of

government. • The importance, role, functions, structures and process of the local

sphere of government in South Africa Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None


Contact with lecturer/tutor: 42 hrs Assignment & tasks: 40 hrs Tests & examinations: 10 hrs Self-study: 58 hrs Practicals: 0 Other (Specify) Total Learning time: 150hrs


Assignments, Tasks 15% Group case study 20% Tests 25% Assessment (40%)

Module Name South African Politics and Government Home Department School of Government: Public Administration

Department of Political Studies Module Code GOV 132 Credit Value 15 Duration S Module Type University Level 5 Main Outcomes

After completion of the module learners should be able to:

• Explain the political context in which the South African government functions, including South Africa’s transition to democracy;

• Analyse political party policies and elections in post-apartheid South Africa

• Evaluate South Africa’s position in regional and international context;

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• Explain the interface between politics and economics in South Africa • Describe the constitutional framework of the South African government • Recall terminology, trends, categories, methodology and theories of

South African central and provincial government structures • Analyse elements, relationships and organizational principles pertaining

to the structure of the central and provincial government of South Africa Main Content • South Africa’s political transition from apartheid to democracy

• South African political parties (policies and historical foundations) • Trends in South African elections since 1994 • The South African political economy and its regional and global context • Classification of and relationships between the legislative, judicial and

executive branches of government in South Africa • The composition and structure of branches of the South African

government • Division of government functions and services between central,

provincial and local spheres of government in South Africa

Pre-requisites PUA 131/POL131 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None


Contact with lecturer/tutor: 42 hrs Assignment & tasks: 40 hrs Tests & examinations: 10 hrs Self-study: 58 hrs Practicals: Other (Specify) Total Learning time: 150 hrs



SECOND YEAR LEVEL COURSES

Students are required to select four elective modules in consultation with the department.

Module Name PUA 211 – Public Sector Human Resource Management

Home Department Public Administration Module Code 141211 Credit Value 10 Duration Term Module Type University Level 6 Main Outcomes After completion of the module learners will be able to:

• Explain the terminology, elements, categories, principles, criteria and methodology of human resource management.

• Explain the role and functions of the public manager in human resource management.

• Explain the nature and dynamics of the personnel provision and utilisation phases of the human resource management process.

• Apply the fundamentals of human resource management to public sector human resource management.

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Main Content Fundamentals of human resource management Human resource provisioning Human resource utilization Role of and functions of public manager in human resource management

Pre-requisites PUA 131 (40%) OR GOV 132 (40%) Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations None Breakdown of Learning Time

HOURS


21 hours

Contact with tutor: 12 hours Assignments & tasks: 30 hours Tests & examinations: 9 hours Self-study: 28 hours Practicals: Other (specify): Total learning time: 100 hours Methods of Student Assessment

Tests which measure learning acquired through lecture attendance and self-study 10% Evaluation of the learner’s preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions: 20% Evaluation of the Personal Portfolio process 15% Evaluation of research assignment 15% Examination 40%

Module Name PUA 212: Public Policy Analysis

Home Department Department Public Administration Module Code 141212 Credit Value 10 Duration Term Module Type University Level 6 Main Outcomes After completion of the module, learners will be able to:

• Explain the organizational, sectoral and societal significance of policy. • Explain the nature and dynamics of phases in the policy process. • Apply public policy analysis methodologies to policy issues. • Design a Policy Issue Paper which reflects the structuring of a policy issue.

Main Content • The identification, structuring, assessment and prioritisation of public policy issues. • The design of public policy projects. • The implementation of public policy projects. • The control, evaluation and review of public policy projects.

Pre-requisites PUA131 (40%) OR GOV 132 (40%) Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None


Contact with lecturer / tutor: 21 hours Assignments & tasks: 9 hours

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Tests & examinations: 42 hours Self-study: 28 hours Practicals: Other (specify): Total learning time: 100 hours


Tests which measure learning acquired through lecture attendance and self-study: 10% Evaluation of the learner’s preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions: 20% Evaluation of the Personal Portfolio process 15% Evaluation of research assignment 15% Examination which measures learning acquired through lecture attendance and self study: 40%

Module Name

PUA 213-Public Administration and Democracy

Home Department Public Administration Module Code 141213 Credit Value 10 Duration Term Module Type University Level 6 Main Outcomes After completion of the module students should be able to:

• Examine and explain contemporary issues of Public Administration with the administrative, social, economic and political values of a democratic state.

• Examine and apply various approaches on democratic theories, civil society and bureaucracy to contemporary South African Public Administration.

• Synthesize research findings on public administration and democracy in South Africa.

Main Content • Contemporary issues of South African Public Administration in relation to administrative, social, economic and political values of a democratic state.

• Approaches on democratic theories, civil society and bureaucracy. Pre-requisites GOV132 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None


Contact with lecturer 33 hours Assignments & tasks: 30 hours Tests & examinations: 9 hours Self-study: 28 hours Practicals: Other (specify): Total learning time: 100 hours


Assignment & tasks: 15% Tests which measure learning acquired through lecture attendance and self-study: 10% Evaluation of the learner’s preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions: 20% Evaluation of Personal Portfolio process 15%

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Module Name PUA 221- Public Financial Management


• Explain the fundamentals of public sector financial management: terminology; specific facts; conventions; trends and sequences; classifications and categories; criteria; methodology; principles and generalisations; and theories of public financial management.

• Explain the significance of the role of the budget in pursuing the goals and objectives of the government.

• Explain the nature and dynamics of the phases of the budget cycle. • Explain the role of the public manager in public financial management. • Evaluate the impact of financial control measures (e.g. auditor-general) on

efficient and effective management practices in governmental organisations.

Main Content • Fundamentals of public financial management • Socio-political realities of public financial management • National budgets: features, functions & practices • Public financial accountability; internal control; auditing;

intergovernmental fiscal relations; provisioning administration; public debt management; and role of and functions of public manager in financial management.

Pre-requisites GOV132 Co-requisites PUA 131 (40%) Prohibited Combinations

None


Contact with lecturer/tutor: 21 hours Contact with tutor: 12 hours Assignments & tasks: 30 hours Tests & examinations: 9 hours Self-study: 28 hours Practicals: Other (specify): Total learning time: 100 hours


Assignment & tasks: 20% Tests which measure learning acquired through lecture attendance and self-study: 10% Evaluation of the learner’s preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions: 15% Evaluation of the Personal Portfolio process: 15% Examination: 40%

Module Name PUA 222-Urban and Rural Management Home Department Public Administration Module Code 141222 Credit Value 10 Duration Term Module Type University

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Level 6 Main Outcomes After completion of the module students should be able to

• Explain the organisational and societal significance of urbanisation processes, particularly in developing countries.

• Comprehend and explain the challenges urbanisation gives rise to, such as informal settlements, job creation, service delivery, etc.).

• Explain the challenges facing rural development in developing countries, particularly on the African continent.

Comprehend contemporary management issues in urban and rural local government, particularly in developing countries.

Main Content • Contemporary issues of urbanisation processes: challenges of informal settlements, job creation, service delivery.

• Intergovernmental relations and urban functions and processes. • Role of rural areas in social and political economy and approaches towards

management of this sector. Appropriate forms of rural government and effective management of rural and urban development.

Pre-requisites PUA131 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None




Tests which measure learning acquired through lecture attendance and self-study: 10% Evaluation of the learner’s preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions: 20% Evaluation of the Personal Portfolio process: 15% Evaluation of research assignment: 15% Examinations: 40%

Module Name

PUA 223-Organisational Theories in the Public Sector


• Recall terminology; specific facts; trends and sequences; classifications and categories; criteria; methodology; principles and generalisations.

• Comprehend major theories/schools of thought on organisation. • Explain applicability of principles of major theories/schools of thought on

organization to public administration institutions. Main Content • Nature of organisation theories

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• Formal theories of organisation: Bureaucratic model, scientific management, universal school of administration, human relations approach, decision-making approach, behavioural science approach, environmental approaches, systems and contingency theories, cybernetics; organization development and change.

Pre-requisites PUA131 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations

None





PRACTICUM

Module Name

PUA 201- Public Management Practicum

Home Department Public Administration Module Code 141201 Credit Value 10 Duration Year Module Type University Level 6 Main Outcomes After completion of the module students should be able to:

• Understand the nature of office management and personal skills. • Apply office management and personal skills in particular and concrete

workplace situations. • Analyse elements and principles of office management skills as they

pertain to public sector institutions. Main Content • Nature of office management skills.

• Nature of personal skills. Pre-requisites None Co-requisites None Breakdown of Learning Time

Contact with lecturer/tutor: 3hrs/each alternative week x 14 weeks: 42 hours Assignments & tasks: 2hrs/each alternative week x 14 weeks: 28 hours Self-study: 30 hours Total learning time: 100 hours


Evaluation of assignment & tasks (case study analyses/practical exercises/oral presentations): 100%

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THIRD YEAR LEVEL Students are required to select four elective modules in consultation with the Department.

Module Name

PUA 311-Research Methods in Public Administration

Home Department Public Administration Module Code 141311 Credit Value 15 Duration Term Module Type University Level 7

Main Outcomes After completion of the module students should be able to: • Explain terminology; specific facts; conventions; trends and sequences;

classifications and categories; criteria; methodology; principles and generalizations.

• Explain the application of analytic tools and social science methods to problems associated with policy formulation, implementation and evaluation.

• Apply the logic and skills needed to engage in practical research projects.

Main Content • The research process • Conceptual foundations and elements of social scientific research and

types of research • Preparation and conceptualisation of policy studies • Research designs • Analysis of recommendations, research report writing and

communication of research results to policymakers

Pre-requisites PUA131, GOV132; PUA 212

Co-requisites None



Contact with lecturer: 21 hours Assignments & tasks: 40 hours Tests & examinations: 10 hours Self-study: 65 hours Practicals/contact with tutor: 14 hours Total learning time: 150 hours


Tests which measure learning acquired through lecture attendance and self-study: 10% Evaluation of the learner’s preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions: 20% Evaluation of the Personal Portfolio process 15% Evaluation of Research assignment: 15% Examinations: 40%

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Module Name

PUA 312- Local Government


• Recall terminology; specific facts; conventions; trends and sequences; classifications and categories; criteria; methodology; principles and generalisations of local government administration and management.

• Comprehend and explain the structure of local government in South Africa and contemporary management issues in metropolitan and rural local government.

• Analyse and explain elements, relationships, problems and challenges facing local authorities within a framework of comparative studies of systems of local government in various countries.

Main Content • Aspects of citizen participation and representation • Local government issues: finance; metropolitan growth; implications of

industrialisation and urbanisation • Comparative study of systems of local government

Pre-requisites PUA 131, GOV132, PUA 222 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations None Breakdown of Learning Time

Contact with lecturer: 21 hours Assignments & tasks: 40 hours Tests & examinations: 10 hours Self-study: 65 hours Practicals/contact with tutor: 14 hours Other (specify): Total learning time: 150 hours


Tests which measure learning acquired through lecture attendance and self-study: 10% Evaluation of the learner’s preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions:20% Evaluation of the Personal Portfolio process: 15% Evaluation of research assignment: 15% Examination: 40%

Module Name

PUA 313- Comparative Public Administration

Home Department Public Administration Module Code (141313) Credit Value 15 Duration Term Module Type University Level 7 Main Outcomes After completion of the module students should be able to:

• Explain terminology; specific facts; trends and sequences; classifications and categories; criteria; methodology; principles and generalisations of administrative systems of developed and developing nations.

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• Explain and compare the structure and systems of administration of government of developed and developing nations.

• Explain the elements, relationships and organizational principles pertaining to the systems of administration of developed and developing countries.

Main Content • Criteria for cross-national comparisons • Comparison of structures and administrative culture; dimensions of

administrative capacity; causes of chronic mal-administration; comparative study of key policy issues

Pre-requisites PUA131, GOV132, PUA 222 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations None Breakdown of Learning Time



Tests which measure learning acquired through lecture attendance and self-study: 10% Evaluation of the learner’s preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions: 20% Evaluation of the Personal Portfolio process: 15% Evaluation of Research assignment: 15% Examinations: 40%

Module Name

PUA 314 -Theories and techniques of planning

Home Department Public Administration Module Code 141314) Credit Value 15 Duration Term Module Type University Level 7 Main Outcomes After completion of the module students should be able to:

• Recall fundamentals of development planning and planning techniques: terminology; specific facts; conventions; trends and sequences; classifications and categories; criteria; methodology; principles and generalizations.

• Develop a practically-oriented overview of various models of development planning and major planning techniques.

• Develop an understanding of the field from different disciplinary perspectives.

Main Content • Social mobilization approaches to development • Planning Human resource theories • Economic growth forecasting methods • Demographic-based projections Micro and macro-economic models

Pre-requisites PUA131, GOV132, PUA 211, PUA 212 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations None Breakdown of Learning Contact with lecturer/tutor: 21 hours

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Time Assignments & tasks: 40 hours Tests & examinations: 10 hours Self-study: 65 hours Practicals/contact with tutor: 14 hours Total learning time: 150 hours



Module Name

PUA 321-Management in the Public Sector


• Explain management terminology; conventions; trends and sequences; classifications and categories; criteria; methodology; principles and generalisations; and theories of management.

• Explain the role, functions and skills requirements of the public manager in a public sector environment.

• Comprehend the utility of specific management techniques to enhance efficient and effective decision-making.

Main Content • Fundamentals of public sector management • Roles & functions of the public manager in policymaking; planning;

organising; leadership; coordination and control; evaluation, discipline and staff development

• Changing roles of public managers and skills required Pre-requisites PUA131, GOV132, PUA 211, PUA 212 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations None Breakdown of Learning Time



Tests which measure learning acquired through lecture attendance and self-study: 10% Evaluation of the learner’ s preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions: 20% Evaluation of the Personal Portfolio process: 15% Evaluation of research assignment: 15% Examinations: 40%

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Module Name

PUA 322- Development Administration


• Explain terminology; specific facts; trends and sequences; classifications and categories; criteria; methodology; principles; generalisations; and models of development.

• Comprehend and explain the role of public administration in promoting of especially socio-economic development

• Apply models of development in particular development situations. • Explain problems and challenges in development administration and

development crises in Third World countries. Main Content • Meanings and features of development administration and models of

development • Entrepreneurial public administration and the promotion of

developmental programmes • Public administration and public enterprise • Problems in development administration in the Third World





Module Name

PUA 323- Management Systems in the Public Sector


• Explain terminology, specific facts; trends and sequences; classifications and categories; criteria; methodology; principles and generalisations of management systems in the public sector.

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• Explain application of management systems and techniques to public sector programmes.

• Apply relevant management techniques to particular and concrete situations within public sector programmes.

Main Content The application of computerized information systems project management, systems analysis, PERT, CPM, and other systems management approaches to public sector programmes.





Module Name PUA 324- Public Enterprise Management Home Department Public Administration Module Code 141324 Credit Value 15 Duration Term Module Type University Level 7 Main Outcomes After completion of the module students should be able to:

• Recall terminology, specific facts; trends and sequences; classifications and categories; criteria; methodology; principles and generalisations of public enterprises.

• Understand and explain the classification, structures and management systems of public enterprises.

• Explain the role of public enterprises as major instruments of development planning and implementation.

• Analyse elements, relationships and organizational principles pertaining to the structure and management of public enterprises.

Main Content • Examine the purposes, performance and problems of management in public enterprises and their role in terms of contribution to employment, investment and output. 139 • Role of performance of public enterprises; Financial autonomy and

accountability; Coordination within government; Reform of public enterprise; Privatisation and liquidation.

Pre-requisites PUA131, GOV132, PUA 221, PUA 222 Co-requisites None Prohibited Combinations None

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Module Name

PUA 301 Public Management Practicum

Home Department Public Administration Module Code 141301 Credit Value 15 Duration Year Module Type University Level 7 Main Outcomes After completion of the module students should be able to:

• Explain terminology; specific facts; trends and sequences; classifications and categories; criteria; methodology; principles and generalisations

• Comprehend nature of career skills and practical research skills • Apply career skills and practical research skills. • Analyse elements and principles of career skills and practical application

of research methodology in public sector institutions. Main Content • Career skills

• Practical Research Skills . Pre-requisites PUA 201 Co-requisites None Breakdown of Learning Time

Contact with lecturer/tutor 2 hrs per week x 28 weeks = 56 hours Assignments & tasks 3 hrs/alternative week x 14 weeks: 42 hours Self-study: 52 hours Total learning time: 150 hours


Evaluation of assignment & tasks (case studies analyses/practical exercises/presentations): 100%

Documents

2010 Yearbook Ems Ug