2012 Faculty of EMS (UG) Calendar (Final)

2012 Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences
Undergraduate
NOTICE All particulars in this calendar are applicable as from January 1, 2012. 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 concerning inaccuracies of any of the contents in the Calendar.
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 2 DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS CONFERRED IN THE FACULTY ..................................................... 4 FACULTY BOARD AND FACULTY OFFICE STAFF ....................................................................... 5 LECTURING AND TECHNICAL STAFF ............................................................................................ 6 RULES FOR PROGRAMMES ............................................................................................................. 15 BAdmin.......................................................................................................................................... 15 BCom (General) Full-Time Curriculum ......................................................................................... 23 BCom (General) Part-Time Curriculum ......................................................................................... 38 BCom (General) 4-year Extended Curriculum ............................................................................... 42 BCom (Accounting) ...................................................................................................................... 49 BCom (Accounting) 4-year Extended Curriculum ......................................................................... 54 BCom (Law) ................................................................................................................................. 57 BEcon (LED) ................................................................................................................................ 63 Certificate in Economic Development (CED) ................................................................................ 62 RECOMMENDED CURRICULA ........................................................................................................ 28 Economics...................................................................................................................................... 28 Finance........................................................................................................................................... 30 Human Resources .......................................................................................................................... 32 Information Systems ...................................................................................................................... 33 Management................................................................................................................................... 34 MODULE DESCRIPTORS ................................................................................................................... 67 Extended Curriculi: ....................................................................................................................... 67 Accounting .................................................................................................................................... 83 Academic Literacy for Commerce ................................................................................................. 82 Accounting Related Subjects ......................................................................................................... 91 Economics.................................................................................................................................... 120 Fair Share (CED) ........................................................................................................................ 137 Industrial Psychology ................................................................................................................... 144 Information Systems .................................................................................................................... 153 School of Business and Finance .................................................................................................. 101 Mathematics (see Science calendar) ............................................................................................. 167 Political Studies ........................................................................................................................... 182 Public Administration .................................................................................................................. 190 Quantitative Skills for Accounting ................................................................................................. 74 Quantitative Skills for Commerce .................................................................................................. 77 Quantitative Skills Foundation ....................................................................................................... 75 Quantitative Skills for Literacy ...................................................................................................... 76 Statistics ....................................................................................................................................... 177 Business Statistics ........................................................................................................................ 178
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 3164 Fax: +27 (0)21 959 3470/2578 Email: emsadmin@uwc.ac.za
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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
CALENDAR The calendar is obtainable in the following separate parts: Part 1 Part 2 General Information Faculty of Science (a) (b) Part 3 Undergraduate Postgraduate
Faculty of Arts (a) (b) Undergraduate Postgraduate
Part 4
Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences (a) (b) Undergraduate Postgraduate
Part 5 Part 6
Faculty of Education Faculty of Dentistry (a) Undergraduate (b) Postgraduate
Part 7 Part 8 Part 9
Faculty of Law Faculty of Community and Health Sciences Schedule of Fees
A separate publication containing the Facultys teaching and examination time-tables is obtainable from the Faculty Office.
PLEASE NOTE:
All prospective EMS students will be required to write The National Benchmarking test, which is an admissions test for placement purposes. Please visit the website for more details: www.nbt.ac.za
DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS CONFERRED IN THE FACULTY

DEGREES Baccalaureus Administrationis Baccalaureus Commercii Baccalaureus Commercii (Accounting) Baccalaureus Commercii (Law) Bachelor of Economics (Development Economics) Baccalaureus Adminstrationis (Honours) Baccalaureus Commercii (Honours) Baccalaureus Economicae (Honours) Magister Administrationis Magister Economicae Magister Commercii Magister Public Administration Magister Philosophiae Philosophiae Doctor DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES Advanced Diploma in Management Programme in Economic Principles Programme in Economic Principles & Policy Advanced Diploma in Public Administration Certificate in Economic Development ADM (PEP) (PEPP) ADPA CED BAdmin BCom BCom (Acc) BCom (Law) BEcon (LED) BAdmin (Hons) BCom (Hons) BEcon (Hons) MAdmin MEcon MCom MPA MPhil PhD
FACULTY BOARD AND FA CULTY OFFICE STAFF

FACULTY BOARD The Rector (ex officio), Vice Rectors (ex officio) Proffs: C Tapscott, DJ Visser, F Abrahams, CJ Bakkes, A du Toit, LER De Vries, M Esau, LCH Fourie, W Geach, S Gool, P Hirschsohn, I Ille, L Loxton, L Piper, LJ Loots, CJJ Mphaisha, J Pretorius, L Thompson, C Visser, JJ Williams Extraordinary Prof: D Blackmur, A Erwin, R Pellesier Extraordinary Prof (Associate): O Mollagee Extraordinary Senior Lecturers: Dr G Whyte, Dr B von Lieres, KA Gottschalk, M Aliber, T LeuscherMamashela Drs: LA Bosman, D Desai, E Makaudze, J Njenga, Z Mitrovic, V Naicker, R Peters, L Pretorius Messrs: RG Arendse, K Bafo, A Bayat, K Briggs, P Brijlal, G Caseley, T Combrinck, R Davids, G Hearn, P Hamel, K HeslopM Hoskins, E Isaacs, J Jansen, C Melzer, ER Mentoor, R Oliver, W Rinquest, P Saungweme, J Siebrits, AJ Saayman, G Thaver, G van Rooyen, L Weber Mmes: L Kamffer A Bayat, H Duh, D Hamman-Fisher, C Hoorn, A Jacobs, R Jano, L Lorente-Quesada, V McGhie, M Moses, M Otto, P Pugin, B Raymond, N Myburg, J Lawrence, G Hans, L Ndesi, L Uys, J van den Berg, M van Staden Representatives of: Faculty of Law: Faculty of Science: Faculty of Education: FACULTY OFFICE STAFF Dean: Deputy Dean - Research: Deputy Dean Academic: Faculty Manager: Senior Faculty Officer: Faculty Officers: C Tapscott, PhD (London), MSoc Sc (Birmingham), BSocSc (Hons), PA (CT) L Piper, PhD (Cambridge) M Esau, PhD (Western Cape) L Kamffer, BCom (Hons) (Pretoria), MCom (South Africa) C Hoorn, (BAdmin) (Hons) (Western Cape) G Hobyani, (ADM) (Western Cape), (Hons) (Western Cape) M Engel C Pharoah, (Nat Dipl) (Cape Peninsula UT) N Sotenjwa, (BCom) (Law) (Western Cape) P Dibela, (BCom) (Western Cape) I Barends, A Martin S Van der Schyff Z Salie L Naude (Dip: Adult Education) (Cape Town) Advocate Kotze A Latief Prof J Smith
Administrative Officer: Administrative Assistants Deans Secretary: Deans Administrative Assistant Faculty Managers Administrative Assistant:
LECTURING AND TECHNI CAL STAFF

(Departmental chairpersons are denoted with an asterisk)
ACCOUNTING Professors: *L Loxton B.SC., B.ACC (HONS), MBA, CA (SA) CJ Bakkes, MCompt (South Africa), CA (SA) W Geach, BA (LLB) (Cape Town), MCom, CTA, FCIS, CA (SA), Admitted Advocate of the High Court of SA O Mollagee, BCom (Hons Acc) (Western Cape), BCom (Hons) Taxation (Cape Town), CA (SA) K Briggs, BCom (Port Elizabeth), BCom (Hons) (South Africa), CTA (South Africa), MCom (RAU), MCom (Tax) (Port Elizabeth), CA (SA) AJ Saayman, BCompt (Hons) (South Africa), CA (SA) J van den Berg, BAcc (Stellenbosch), BCompt (Hons) (South Africa), CA (SA) B Raymond, BCom (Hons) (Western Cape), CA (SA) J Jansen, BCom (Acc) (Western Cape), BCom (Hons) ACC (Kwazulu Natal), CA (SA) J Siebritz, BCom (Law) (Stellenbosch), LLB (Stellenbosch), BCompt (Hons) (South Africa), CA (SA) P L Weber, BCom (Acc), (Hons) (Western Cape) CA (SA) J Pretorius, BCom (Acc) (Rhodes), BCom (Hons) (Natal), MCom (NMM) W Rinquest, BCom, HDE, BEd (Western Cape) RG Arendse, BCom (Hons) (Western Cape) A Jacobs, BCom (Hons) (ACC) (Western Cape) CA (SA) M Otto, BCom (Hons) (ACC) (Western Cape) CA SA P Hamel C Jacobs-Williams, Business Computing, and Secretarial Diploma (Rosebank College) E Felaar, NCM (Cape Peninsula UT) S Couert, BCom (Western Cape)
Extraordinary Associate Professor: Senior Lecturers :
Lecturers:
Secretary: Marks Administrators:
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT Senior Lecturer: *MD November, BA (Hons) (England), MA (History) (London), MA (Teaching English as a second language (USA), PhD (USA) Lecturer: VF McGhie, BA (Western Cape), BA (Hons) (Linguistics) (Western Cape), HDE (Postgraduate) (Western Cape); MA (Linguistics) (Western Cape) Lecturers (Extended Curriculum Prog): CW Melzer, BSc (Hons), BCom (Hons), MBA (Cape Town) D Desai, BSc (Hons) (Western Cape), BMus (Cape Town), BEd (South Africa), PhD (Natal) L Lorente-Quesada, BCom (Hons) (Las Villas, Cuba), MCom (Western Cape) G Thaver, BCom (Hons) (Western Cape) N Myburgh, BSc MSc (Western Cape) JF Abognia, MA E Muriro, BCom (Acc) (Western Cape) R George, BA (Hons) (Western Cape) GN Hans, BA (Western Cape), BA (Hons) (Sociolinguistics) (Western Cape) L Ndesi, BTh (Western Cape), BA (Hons) (Western Cape), MTh (Western Cape) 6
Secretary: Marks Administrator:
R May R Kriel
EMS STUDENT SUPPORT AND RESEARCH UNIT (ESSRU) Unit Coordinator: Administrator: M du Preez L Wildscutt
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE Acting Director: Mauerberger Chair in Finance: *R Peters, BCom, BCom (Hons) (Western Cape), MBL (South Africa), PhD (Johannesburg) S Gool, BSc (Cape Town), BEcon Hons (Western Cape), MA Fin (UCalif), HED (South Africa), Chartered Financial Analyst C Visser, BCom (Hons) (RAU), MCom (RAU), DCom (RAU) P Hirschsohn, BBusSc (Cape Town), BCom (Hons) (South Africa), MSc (Oxon), PhD (MIT) DJ Visser, BCom, HDE (Stellenbosch), BCom (Hons) (South Africa), MCom (Western Cape), PhD (Stellenbosch) (FIAC) L De Vries, BCom (Hons) STD (Western Cape), MBA (Stellenbosch) ER Mentoor, MCom (Western Cape) EBH Isaacs, MCom (Western Cape) V Naicker, ADM (Western Cape), MCom (Western Cape), PhD (Western Cape) P Brijlal, BSc, HDE (Natal), MBA (Durban Westville) T Combrinck, HDE, Bed, BCom (Hons), MCom (Western Cape) HDuh, BCom (University of Uyo, Nigeria), BCom (Hons) (Witwatersrand), MCom (Witwatersrand) A Bayat, BA (Medina), BCom (Hons) (Western Cape), MCom (Western Cape) P Pugin, (BCom) (Hons), MCom (Western Cape) G Caseley, BCom (Natal), BCom (Hons) (South Africa) Cum Laude, MBA (Witwatersrand) Cum Laude Vacant M Orrie, ADM (Western Cape) D Dowman
Sanlam Chair in Investment Management: Professor:
Associate Professor: Senior Lecturers:
Lecturers:
Customer Relations Officer: Administrators:
ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT UNIT (EDU) Coordinator: EBH Isaacs, MCom (Western Cape)
AFRICAN CENTRE FOR CITIZENSHIP & DEMOCRACY (ACCEDE) Director/Professor: Administrator: ECONOMICS Professors: Associate Professors: Senior Lecturers: *LJ Loots, BCom (Hons) (RAU), DipDE (Cantab) Dr Rena Vacant 7 L Thompson, BA (CAPE TOWN), BA (Hons), MA (Rhodes), PhD (Western Cape) Vacant
Lecturers:
Undergraduate Administrator: Secretary: Administrative Assistant: INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY Professor:
E Makaudze, BSc (Econ) (Hons) UZ, MSc (Econ) (Texas A & M) (USA), MA (Econ) (OSU), USA, PhD (Econ) (OSU) (USA) M Moses, BCom (Hons) (Western Cape), MCom (Econ) (Western Cape) A Bayat, MA (Econ) (William's College, Massachusetts) KCD Yu, BEcon (Hons), MEcon (Stellenbosch) C Dilgee N Mhlongo, (PDOM) (Cape Town) C Arnold
Associate Professor: Senior Lecturers:
Lecturers:
Associate Lecturer: Marks Administrator: Secretary: INFORMATION SYSTEMS Professor: Senior Lecturers:
F Abrahams, BEcon (Western Cape), BCom (Hons) Cum Laude (Western Cape), MEcon (Western Cape), DCom (South Africa), Registered Ind Psychologist with the Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA) Vacant *LA Bosman, Hons BEcon (Stellenbosch), MEcon (Stellenbosch), Hons B (B&A) (Stellenbosch), DCom (Port Elizabeth), 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 (Durban Westville), Registered Industrial Psychologist (HPCSA), Registered Chartered Human Resource Practitioner (SABPP) R Jano, BCom (Hons) (Western Cape), MCom (Western Cape), Registered Industrial Psychologist (HPCSA) D Hamman-Fisher National Diploma (HR and Business Economics) (Cape Peninsula UT), BAdmin (Hons) (Western Cape), MA Cum Laude (Western Cape) M van Staden BA (Stellenbosch), BA (Hons) (Stellenbosch), MA (Stellenbosch) R Oliver, BCom, BCom (Hons) (Western Cape) K Schippers, BA (Western Cape) D Ferrus, BA (Western Cape), BA (Hons) (Western Cape)
Lecturers:
Dept Administrator: Post-grad Administrator: Undergrad Administrator:
*LCH Fourie, BA, BTh, MTh, LTh, DTh (Stellenbosch), MBA (Potchefstroom) Z Mitrovic, MCom (IM) (Western Cape), DTech (Cape Peninsula UT) JK Njenga, BSc (Computer Science) (University of Nairobi); MCom (IM) (Western Cape) G Hearn BInst-Agrar Hons (Pretoria), BSc for (Silviculture) US (MSAIF) R Davids, BCom (Hons) (Western Cape) C Cebindevu, BAdmin (Western Cape), BA (Hons) (ZN) W Mwaba, BA (North West) A Mujawamilya, BCom (Western Cape), BCom (Hons) (Western Cape), MPhil (Population Studies) (Western Cape)
LAW FACULTY Mercantile Law I: E D Malherbe, BA, LLB, LLM (Stellenbosch) D Hamman, BA, LLB, (Stellenbosch), LLM, LLD (Cape Town), Attorney of the High Court of SA A von Zelewski, First & Second State Examinations in Law (Germany), Attorney of the High Court of SA A Makasi S Brown P S Bolton, BProc, LLB, LLM (Western Cape), Advocate of the High Court of SA G F Kotze, BA, LLB, LLM (Stellenbosch), Advocate of the High Court of SA A von Zelewski, First & Second State Examinations in Law (Germany), Attorney of the High Court of SA B Conradie K Chinnian-Kester, BA, LLB, LLM (Western Cape)
Mercantile Law II:
Employment Law: Company Law: Social Security Law:
Public Law: POLITICAL STUDIES Proffessor: Associate Proffessor:: Extra-ordinary Senior Lecturer:
Senior Lecturer Lecturer: Associate Lecturer: Secretary/Marks Administrator:
*L Piper (PhD) (Cambridge) J Pretorius, PhD (Cambridge) B von Lieres, BA (Hons) (Witwatersrand), MA (Witwatersrand) DPhil (University of Essex) KA Gottschalk, BA (Hons) (Cape Town) T Luescher-Mamashela C Africa (PhD) (Cape Town) MK Bafo, BAdmin (Hons) GC van Rooyen, BAdmin (Hons) JM Hoskins, BA; BProc, LLB, LLM (Western Cape) Nadia Jansen
MATHEMATICS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS Dept Chairperson: Admin Assistant: Professors: Prof RL Fray, MSc (Western Cape), MSc (Stellenbosch), PhD (Stellenbosch) GL Hendricks, DipExSecr (Bellv Acad/Boston House) RL Fray, MSc (Western Cape), MSc (Stellenbosch), PhD (Stellenbosch) PJ Witbooi, MSc (Western Cape), PhD (Cape Town) F Benyah, PhD (Western Australia, Perth) J Key, MPHIL, PhD (London) N Marcus, BSc (Hons) (South Africa), PhD (Cape Town) E Mwambene, Drrernat (Vienna) K Patidar, PhD (IIT Kanpur, India) M Mdekazi, MSc (Wisconsin), MSc (Cape Town) MR Omar, HDE, PhD (Cape Town) W Fish, HDE, MSc (Math Ed) (South Africa), MSc (Cape Town), PhD (Western Cape) M Mohlala, PhD (Howard University) MG Salasa, BSc (Hons) (Western Cape) B May, BSc, HDE, Bed (Western Cape) A Taylor, BSc, HDE (Western Cape) F Karriem, MSc (Western Cape) J Wyngaardt, BSc(Hons)(Western Cape) GL Hendricks, (Dip EX Secr) (Bellv Acad/Boston House)
Associate Professors: Extra-Ordinary Profs: Senior Lecturers:
Lecturers:
Senior Officer:
Officers: Administrative Assistant:
STATISTICS Dept Chairperson: Admin Assistant: Professors: Prof RJ Blignaut, BSc (RAU), MSc (Cape Town), PhD (Pretoria) L Selbourne, BTh (Urbanium University-Rome) C Koen, PhD (Cape Town), PhD (Rand Afrikaans University) D Kotze, DCom (Stellenbosch), MSc (South Africa), MBL (South Africa) RJ Blignaut, BSc (RAU), MSc (Cape Town), PhD (Pretoria) R Shell, PhD (Yale) H Doctor, PhD, MA (Demography) (Pennsylvania University) G Tati, PhD (Univ of Bristol), DEA (Univ of Paris, PantheonSorbonne), MSc (IFORD), Maitrise (Univ of Congo), Licence (Univ of Congo) A Latief, MSc (Western Cape) N Stiegler, DEA, Institut d'etudes demographiques universt de Bordeaux Maitrise and Licence, Universt montesquieu Bordeaux IV N Makapela, MSc (Western Cape) L Corker, BSc (Hons), MCom (Western Cape), MSc (Cape Town) R Lombard, MSc (Western Cape)
Associate Professor: Extraordinary Prof: Senior Lecturers:
Lecturers:
Chief Officers: Senior Officer: SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT Acting Director/Professor: Professor: Extra-ordinary Professor:
Associate Professor:
Senior Lecturer: Lecturer: Librarian: Training Division Manager: Administrator: Finance Manager: P/G Programme Coordinator: Senior P/G Administrator: P/G Administrator: P/G Assistant Administrator: Receptionist: Exchange Programmes Administrator:
* C Tapscott, PhD (London), MSoc Sc (Birmingham), BSocSc (Hons), PA (CT) L Thompson, BA (Stellenbosch), MA (Rhodes), PhD (Western Cape) JJ Williams, BA, BA (Hons), HED (Cum Laude), MA (Western Cape), MUP (Master of Planning), PhD (U Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, USA) CJJ Mphaisha, BA (Merit) (Zambia), MPA, PhD (Pittsburgh) MV Esau, BAdmin (Hons) (Western Cape), MAdmin (Western Cape), PhD (Western Cape) I Ille, Bed (Hons) (University of Ibadan) (Nigeria), MPA, (University of the North), PhD (Public Affairs) (Pretoria) G Davids, BA (Western Cape), BA (Hons) Dev (Stellenbosch) PhD (Western Cape), PMD (Harvard), CIFE (HAP France) L Pretorius, PGD in Econ, Adv Dipl in Educ, HDE, BA (Cape Town), MA (Cape Town), PhD (Western Cape) L Lekay, BBibl, BAdmin (Hons) (Western Cape) E Hamza, BAdmin (Hons) (Western Cape) V Haywood, PGDG (Western Cape) AD Roman, BA (Western Cape), HDE (Western Cape), BCom (Hons) (Western Cape) L Pretorius, PGD in Econ, Adv Dipl in Educ, HDE, BA (Cape Town), MA (Cape Town), PhD (Western Cape) L Festers Vacant B Maart F Hendricks Secretarial Diploma (Todds Commercial College) Vacant
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT U/G PROGRAMME Professor: Associate Proffessor: CJJ Mphaisha, BA (Merit) (Zambia), MPA, PhD, (Pittsburgh) MV Esau, BAdmin (Hons) (Western Cape), MAdmin (Western Cape), PhD (Western Cape) I Ille, Bed (Hons) (University of Ibadan) Nigeria, MPA, (University of the North), PhD (Public Affairs) (Pretoria) GJ Davids, BA (Western Cape), BA (Hons) Dev (Stellenbosch), Phd (Western Cape), PMD (Harvard), CIFE (IIAP-France) L Eyssen
Senior Lecturer U/G Programme Coordinator: U/G Programme Administrator:
INSTITUTE FOR POVERTY, LAND AND AGRARIAN STUDIES (PLAAS) DST/NRF Research Chair/Sen Prof: Director /Prof: Senior Researchers: B Cousins, BA (South Africa), DPhil (Zim) A du Toit, MA (US), PhD (Essex) M Hara, MSc (Humberside), PhD (Western Cape) R Hall, BSocSc (Hons) (Cape Town), MPhil (Oxford) DPhil (Sussex) G Paradza, MSc(Zim), PhD (Wageningen) Senior Lecturer/Researcher: M Isaacs, MPhil, PhD (Western Cape) Researchers: K Kleinbooi, BA (Soc Work) (Stellenbosch), MPhil (Western Cape) J Mogaladi, B.SocSci (Hons) (Cape Town), MPhil (Western Cape) D Neves, BA (Hons), MA (Rhodes) O Ukpabi, MA (Amsterdam), MPhil (Cape Town) Administrative Manager: U Arends, BA (Hons), MA (Western Cape), Dip Adult Ed (Cape Town) Financial Manager: I Cilliers, BCom (Pret) BComp (Hons) CTA (South Africa), CA (SA) (PAAB) Finance Officer: F Oeja, Dip Fin Acc (Varsity College) Finance Officer: D Delpaul, Nat Dipl (Internal Auditing), (Cape Peninsula UT) Information & Communications Officer: R Pointer, BJourn (Rhodes) Senior Administrator (Events Man): T Warries, Sec.Dipl (Maurice), Pub Rel Cert (Damelin) Senior Administrator (P/G Prog): C Henry, BCom (Western Cape) Secretary/Receptionist: M Langeveldt Fair Share Division Manager T Khaile PGD in Public Management, (Witwatersrand), MA (Witwatersrand) F Miso, BA (Western Cape), BA (Hons) (Western Cape) L Faulmann, (Certificate) (Western Cape) AFRCIAN CENTRE FOR CITIZENSHIP AND DEMOCRACY The African Centre for Citizenship & Democracy (ACCEDE) 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 ACCEDEs establishment was motivated by a concern that regional and international issues have traditionally been held outside the domain of South Africas 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 Schools 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 Schools 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.
INSTITUTE 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 Governments 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 Shares 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 Economic Development (LED) The Local Economic Development Programme is line with the mission of the School of Government and in particular that of Fair Share which is aimed at strengthening the capacity of community leaders to play a meaningful role in local governance. It is presented as a qualification as well as separate stand alone course. The programme is at National Qualification Framework Level 5. 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 organizations, non-governmental organizations 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 organizations 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. Advanced Diploma in Public Administration The ADPA is a South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) accredited qualification at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 6. The ADPA is aimed at those already working in government, municipalities and development organisations in South Africa and other developing countries. It is targeted in particular at those who aspire to advance to senior positions within govwernment, municipalities and development sectors. 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 counselling support/consulting services, its goal is to equip entrepreneurs (both students and SME owners) to be able to
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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. 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 strive to create and advocate a future awareness that facilitates growth and self-direction
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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 (a) Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated from 2008 The National Senior Certificate for Bachelors Degree study plus a score of no less than 30 points calculated according to the Universitys approved points system, as well as the following specific subject requirements: (b) 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 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. Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated before 2008 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%). Students will be required to write the National Benchmark Test (NBT). Please visit the website: www.nbt.ac.za for further information. 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. SELECTION
D.1.2 (a)
(b)
D. 2
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 D.4.1 D.4.1.1
CURRICULUM FULL TIME Level 1 Alpha Code Cred
Module Name Compulsory Group 1 Political Studies 131 Public Administration 131 South African Politics and Government 132 Academic Literacy for Commerce (ALC) 131 Information Systems 132 Group 2 (select 1 module) Quantitative Literacy for Commerce 141 Quantitative Skills for Comm. 131 Quantitative Skills Foundation 131 Quantitative Skills Foundation 132 Quantitative Skills for Comm. 132 Electives (select 2 modules to the value of 30 credits) Accounting for Management 132 Business Statistics 132 Economics 134 Industrial Psychology 132 Management 132 Statistics 142 (full-time only)
POL131 PUA131 GOV132 ALC131 IFS132 QLC141 QSC131 QSF131 QSF132 QSC132 ACM132 BUS132 ECO134 IPS132 MAN132 STA142 Sub-total
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 120
D.4.1.2
Level 2 Alpha Code POL211 POL221 POL213 POL224 PUA211 PUA212 PUA221 PUA222 Cred 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Module Name Compulsory Political Studies 211 Political Studies 221 Political Studies 213 Political Studies 224 Public Administration 211 Public Administration 212 Public Administration 221 Public Administration 222 Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 Economics 231 Economics 232 Economics 233 Economics 234 Group 2 Industrial Psychology 231 Industrial Psychology 232 Industrial Psychology 233 Industrial Psychology 234 Group 3 Information Systems 231 Information Systems 233
ECO231 ECO232 ECO233 ECO234 IPS231 IPS232 IPS233 IPS234 IFS231 IFS233
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 20 20
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Group 4 Management 231 Management 233 Management 234 Management 235 Group 5 Management 201 Management 206 Management 231 Management 233
MAN231 MAN233 MAN234 MAN235 MAN201 MAN206 MAN231 MAN233 Sub-total
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 120
D.4.1.3
Level 3
Option 1 (select both groups) Module Name Group 1 Political Studies 311 Political Studies 312 Political Studies 321 Political Studies 322 Group 2 Public Administration 311 Public Administration 313 Public Administration 321 Public Administration 323 Option 2 (select 1 group from option 1 and one group from option 2) Module Name Group 1 (if not selected in option 1) Political Studies 311 Political Studies 312 Political Studies 321 Political Studies 322 Group 2 (if not selected in option 1) Public Administration 311 Public Administration 313 Public Administration 321 Public Administration 323 Group 3 Compulsory Economics 331 Economics 332 Electives (select 2 modules) Economics 301 Economics 311 Economics 334 Economics 335 Economics 336 Group 4 Industrial Psychology 331 Industrial Psychology 333 Industrial Psychology 335 Industrial Psychology 337 Group 5 Information Systems 361 Information Systems 362
Alpha Code POL311 POL312 POL321 POL322 PUA311 PUA313 PUA321 PUA323 Alpha Code POL311 POL312 POL321 POL322 PUA311 PUA313 PUA321 PUA323
Cred 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 Cred 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
ECO331 ECO332 ECO301 ECO311 ECO334 ECO335 ECO336 IPS331 IPS333 IPS335 IPS337 IFS361 IFS362
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 30 30
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Group 6 Management 304 Management 314 Management 305 Management 312 Group 7 Management 304 Management 314 Management 303 Management 306 Group 8 Management 304 Management 314 Management 305 Management 325 Group9 (Entrepreneurship for BAdmin, and non-EMS students) Management 314 Management 325 Management 333 (until 2013 only) Management 339 (until 2013 only)
MAN304 MAN314 MAN305 MAN312 MAN304 MAN314 MAN303 MAN306 MAN304 MAN314 MAN305 MAN325 MAN314 MAN325 MAN333 MAN339 Sub-total
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 120
D.4.2 D.4.2.1
AFTER HOURS Level 1 Alpha Code POL131 PUA131 GOV132 ALC132 IFS131 QLC141 QSF131 QSC131 ACM132 ECO133 IPS132 MAN132 BUS131 STA141 Sub-total Cred 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 120
Module Name Compulsory Political Studies 131 Public Administration 131 South African Politics and Government 132 Academic Literacy for Commerce (ALC) 132 Information Systems 131 Group 2 (select 1 module) Quantitative Literacy for Commerce 141 Quantitative Skills Foundation 131 Quantitative Skills for Commerce 131 Electives (select 2 modules to the value of 30 credits) Accounting for Management 132 Economics 133 Industrial Psychology 132 Management 132 One of: Business Statistics 131 Statistics 141
D.4.2
Level 2 Alpha Code POL211 POL221 POL213 POL224 PUA211 PUA212 18 Cred 10 10 10 10 10 10
Module Name Compulsory Political Studies 211 Political Studies 221 Political Studies 213 Political Studies 224 Public Administration 211 Public Administration 212
Public Administration 221 Public Administration 222 Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 Economics 231 Economics 232 Economics 233 Economics 234 Group 2 Industrial Psychology 231 Industrial Psychology 232 Industrial Psychology 233 Industrial Psychology 234 Group 3 Information Systems 231 Information Systems 233 Group 4 Management 231 Management 233 Management 234 Management 235
PUA221 PUA222
10 10
ECO231 ECO232 ECO233 ECO234 IPS231 IPS232 IPS233 IPS234 IFS 231 IFS233 MAN231 MAN233 MAN234 MAN235 Sub-total
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 20 20 10 10 10 10 120
D.4.3
Level 3
Option 1 (select both groups) Module Name Group 1 Political Studies 311 Political Studies 312 Political Studies 321 Political Studies 322 Group 2 Public Administration 311 Public Administration 313 Public Administration 321 Public Administration 323 Option 2 (select 1 group from option 1 and one group from option 2) Module Name Group 1 (if not selected in option 1) Political Studies 311 Political Studies 312 Political Studies 321 Political Studies 322 Group 2 (if not selected in option 1) Public Administration 311 Public Administration 313 Public Administration 321 Public Administration 323 Group 3 Compulsory Economics 331 Economics 332
Alpha Code POL311 POL312 POL321 POL322 PUA311 PUA313 PUA321 PUA323 Alpha Code POL311 POL312 POL321 POL322 PUA311 PUA313 PUA321 PUA323
Cred 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 Cred 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
ECO331 ECO332
15 15
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Electives (select 2 modules) Economics 335 Economics 311 (compulsory for Hons in ECO) Economics 336 Group 4 Industrial Psychology 331 Industrial Psychology 333 Industrial Psychology 335 Industrial Psychology 337 Group 5 Information Systems 361 Information Systems 362 Group 6 Management 304 Management 314 Management 305 Management 312 Group 7 Management 304 Management 314 Management 305 Management 325 Group 8 Management 304 Management 314 Management 324 Management 325
ECO335 ECO311 ECO336 IPS331 IPS333 IPS335 IPS337 IFS361 IFS362 MAN304 MAN314 MAN305 MAN312 MAN304 MAN314 MAN305 MAN325 MAN304 MAN314 MAN324 MAN325 Sub-total TOTAL
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 30 30 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 120 360
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 D.6.1.1 Full-time Level 1
D.6.1.1.1 A student is required to pass at least 30 credits (to proceed) in the 1st year of registration and 90 credits per annum thereafter to be promoted. D.6.1.1.2 After one year of study, a student must have passed Academic Literacy for Commerce (ALC) and Quantitative Literacy for Commerce (QLC) or Quantitative Skills Foundation (QSF) or Quantitative Skills for Commerce (QSC). D.6.1.1.3 A student shall be promoted to the 2nd year of study on obtaining at least 90 credits. D.6.1.1.4 After two years of study a student must have passed all 1st year level modules (120 credits) 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. 20
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 D.6.2.1 After Hours A student is required to pass at least 30 credits (to proceed) in the 1st year of registration and 60 credits per annum thereafter in order to promote. After two years of study, a student must have passed Academic Literacy for Commerce (ALC) and Quantitative Literacy for Commerce (QLC) or Quantitative Skills for Commerce (QSC) or Quantitative Skills Foundation (QSF). After three years of enrolment passed all 1st year level modules. After five years of enrolment passed all 2nd year level modules. A student shall be promoted to the 2nd year of study on obtaining at least 90 credits. A student shall be promoted to the 3rd year of study on obtaining at least 210 credits. A student shall complete the degree once 360 credits are obtained and all the requirements for the degree are met. 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. The latest rules applicable to the degree will be applied when further admission was refused or when a student has interrupted his/her studies. ADVANCE REGISTRATION 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. 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. After Hours students will be allowed to register in advance, provided they meet the prerequisites and co-requisites of the intended modules and provided that modules are offered after-hours in a particular academic year. RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION
D.6.2.2
D.6.2.3 D.6.2.4 D.6.2.5 D.6.2.6 D.6.2.7 D.6.2.8 D.6.2.9 D.7 D.7.1
D.7.2
D.7.3
D.8
The renewal of registration will be governed by Rule A.3.2.3, as stipulated in the University Calendar: General Information Part 1 or otherwise provided in Faculty rules:
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D.9 D.9.1 D.9.1.1 D.9.1.2 D.9.1.3 D.9.2 D.9.2.1 D.9.2.2 D.9.2.3 D.9.3
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME Full-time student No full-time student shall be allowed to enrol for more than 135 credits in any year of study; The total credit value may only exceed 360 with the permission of Senate; No student shall be allowed in any year of study to enrol for any combination of modules in which there are class and examination timetable clashes. After Hours students Each student should register for a minimum of 60 credits per annum in order to complete in the maximum period allowed; Part-time students may register for no more than 90 credits in any year or 50 more credits in a single semester. Students transferring from full-time studies are required to follow the curriculum offered during evening classes. 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 D.9.3.2 D.9.3.4 D.9.4 A pass in 75 of the 90 compulsory BAdmin 1st year credits Passed at least 105 credits in the first year of enrolment full-time or in two years part-time enrolment To register for Business Statistics 132 Major Subjects
Unless the Senate determines otherwise: D.9.4.1 D.9.4.2 Each curriculum shall have a minimum of 60 third year level credits in Public Administration or Political Studies and A minimum of 60 third year level credits from one of the following: D.9.4.3 D.9.5 D.9.6 Industrial Psychology Economics Political Studies and/or Public Administration Management Information Systems
Each curriculum must include at least two second year majors and one other second year level subject. No student shall be allowed to enrol for a module if this contravenes departmental prerequisite rules. To register for 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
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D.9.7 D.9.8 D.9.9 D.9.10 D.9.11 D.9.12 D.9.13
To register for Economics 133/134 a pass in QSC or 70% in QLC is required ECO331, 332 and ECO311 are required for entry into Honours in Economics 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. Students do not require a pass in Quantitative Skills for Commerce or Mathematics to register for MAN231, 233, 201, and 206. SME Management is recommended for students planning on working for government agencies in advising or supporting SMEs. Students registering for SME Management require 60% average for MAN201, 206, 231 and 233 at the first attempt to major in Management at 3rd year level. Students who do not get 60% may register for SME Management at 3 rd year level but may not be able to continue to Honours level in Management.
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 (a) Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated from 2008 The National Senior Certificate for Bachelors Degree study plus a score of no less than 30 points calculated according to the Universitys approved points system, as well as the following specific subject requirements: (b) 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 Students will be required to write the National Benchmark Test (NBT) OR (c) D.10.2 (a) 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. Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated before 2008 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: (b) HG (40%, E symbol) Mathematics or SG (60%, C symbol) Mathematics and
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.
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D. 11
SELECTION
Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over four years of After-hours or three years of full-time study. D.13 D.13.1 CURRICULUM Level 1 Alpha Code Cred
Module Name Compulsory Group 1 Academic Literacy for Commerce (ALC) 131 Business Statistics 132 Economics 134 Information Systems 131 (if FIA131 is selected then IFS132) Management 131 Group 2 (select 1 module) Accounting for Management 132 Financial Accounting 131 Group 3 (select 1 module) Quantitative Skills for Commerce 131 Mathematics 126 (EMS) Electives (select 1 module) Industrial Psychology 132 Economics 135 (Recommended for Finance/Economics Majors) Political Studies 131 Public Administration 131 SA Politics and Government 132 Financial Accounting 132 Statistics 111 and Statistics 121 (only for students wishing to major in Statistics)
ALC131 BUS132 ECO134 IFS131 MAN131 ACM132 FIA131 QSC131 MAM126 IPS132 ECO135 POL131 PUA131 GOV132 FIA132 STA111 STA121 Sub-total
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 10 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 115-120
D.13.2
Level 2 Alpha Code Cred
Module Name (select 3 groups to the value of 40 credits each) Group 1 (select 1 sub-group) Group 1.1 Accounting for Management 231 Accounting for Management 233 Group 1.2 Financial Accounting 214 Financial Accounting 225 Group 2 Compulsory Economics 231 Economics 232 Economics 234 Electives (select 1 module) Economics 233 Economics 235 (ECO135 is a prerequisite) 24
ACM231 ACM233 FIA214 FIA225
20 20 20 20
ECO231 ECO232 ECO234 ECO233 ECO235
10 10 10 10 10
Group 3 Compulsory Business Analysis 201 Business Analysis 203 Business Analysis 204 Electives (select 1 module) Business Analysis 202 Business Ethics 211 Group 4 (select 1 sub-group) Group 4.1 Industrial Psychology 231 Industrial Psychology 232 Industrial Psychology 233 Industrial Psychology 234 Group 4.2 Political Studies 211 Political Studies 213 Political Studies 221 Political Studies 224 Group 4.3 Public Administration 211 Public Administration 212 Public Administration 221 Public Administration 222 Group 5 (Stream 1) Information Systems 231 Information Systems 233 Group 6 (Stream 2 seats are limited) Information Systems 232 Information Systems 234 Group 7 Management 231 Management 233 Management 234 Management 235 Group 8 Compulsory Statistics 211 Statistics 221 Group 9 (select 1 sub-group) Group 9.1 Compulsory Mercantile Law 102 Mercantile Law 221 Business Ethics 211 Company Law 211 Group 10 Auditing 236 Management Accounting 234 Acc Information Applications 237 Taxation 228
BSA201 BSA203 BSA204 BSA202 BET211
10 10 10 10 10
IPS231 IPS232 IPS233 IPS234 POL211 POL213 POL221 POL224 PUA211 PUA212 PUA221 PUA222 IFS231 IFS233 IFS232 IFS234 MAN231 MAN233 MAN234 MAN235
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 20 20 20 20 10 10 10 10
STA211 STA221
20 20
MER102 MCR221 BET211 CPL211 AUD236 MAC234 ACC237 TAX228 Sub-total
15 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 120-125
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D.13.3
Level 3
Option A Select 2 groups (majors) from the list below Module Name Group 1 Compulsory Economics 331 Economics 332 Electives (select 2 modules) Economics 301 Economics 311 Economics 334 Economics 335 Economics 336 Group 2 (Finance) Management 307 Management 308 Management 305 Management 312 Group 3 Financial Accounting 324 Group 4 (select 1 sub-group) Group 4.1 Industrial Psychology 331 Industrial Psychology 333 Industrial Psychology 335 Industrial Psychology 337 Group 4.2 Political Studies 311 Political Studies 312 Political Studies 321 Political Studies 322 Group 4.3 Public Administration 311 Public Administration 313 Public Administration 321 Public Administration 323 Group 5 (Management) Management 314 Management 304 Management 306 Management 303 Group 6 Management 314 Management 304 Management 305 Management 325 Group 7 Management 314 Management 304 Management 305 Management 312 Group 8 (select 2 modules) Statistics 331 Statistics 332 Statistics 333
Alpha Code
Cred
ECO331 ECO332 ECO301 ECO311 ECO334 ECO335 ECO336 MAN307 MAN308 MAN305 MAN312 FIA324
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 60
IPS331 IPS333 IPS335 IPS337 POL311 POL312 POL321 POL322 PUA311 PUA313 PUA321 PUA323 MAN314 MAN304 MAN306 MAN303 MAN314 MAN304 MAN305 MAN325 MAN314 MAN304 MAN305 MAN312 STA331 STA332 STA333
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 30 30 30
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Group 9 Information Systems 361 Information Systems 362
IFS361 IFS362
30 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 Economics 332 ECO332 Group 2 Economics 311 ECO311 Economics 336 ECO336 Group 3 (select 2 modules) Economics 334 ECO334 International Economics 335 ECO335 Economics 301 ECO301 Group 4 Employment Law 311 EMP311 Social Security Law 312 (EMS) SOL312 Group 5 (Finance) Management 305 MAN305 Management 312 MAN312 Group 6 (Finance) Management 307 MAN307 Management 308 MAN308 Group 7 Industrial Psychology 336 IPS336 Industrial Psychology 334 IPS334 Group 8 Industrial Psychology 331 IPS331 Industrial Psychology 335 IPS335 Group 9 Information Systems 341 IFS341 Group 10 Information Systems 342 IFS342 Group 11 Information Systems 351 IFS351 Group 12 Information Systems 352 IFS352 Group 13 Information Systems 324 IFS324 Group 14 Information Systems 361 IFS361 Group 15 (Insurance) Management 309 IST309 Management 310 IST310 Group 16 (compulsory for admission to Honours in Management or Finance) Management 314 MAN314 Management 304 MAN304 Group 17 Management 305 MAN305 Management 325 MAN325 Group 18 Management 306 MAN306 Management 303 MAN303
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 30 30 30 30 30 30 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
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Group 19 (for students transferring from BCom Acc) Management Accounting 314 Management Accounting 324 Group 20 (for students transferring from BCom Acc) Auditing 322 Group 21 (for students transferring from BCom Acc) Taxation 327
MAC314 MAC324 AUD322 TAX327 Sub-total TOTAL
15 15 30 30 120 360/365
D.14 D.14.1 D.14.1.1
SPECIALISATION AREAS Recommended Curricula Economics Level 1
Level 1 of BCom (Gen) or BCom (Acc) or BCom (Law) with ECO134 and QSC131/132 and ALC131/ALC132 D.14.1.2 Level 2 Alpha Code Cred
Module Name Compulsory Group 1 Group 1.1 (select all) Economics 231 Economics 232 Economics 234 Group 1.2 (select 1 module) Economics 235 (ECO135 is a prerequisite) Economics 233 Electives (select 2 groups from the list below to the value of 80 credits) Group 1 (select only 1 sub-group ) Group 1.1 (No 3rd level option available) Accounting for Management 231 Accounting for Management 233 Group 1.2 Financial Accounting 214 Financial Accounting 225 Group 2 (select only 1 sub-group ) Group 2.1 Industrial Psychology 231 Industrial Psychology 232 Industrial Psychology 233 Industrial Psychology 234 Group 2.2 Political Studies 211 Political Studies 213 Political Studies 221 Political Studies 224 Group 3 (Stream 1) Information Systems 231 Information Systems 233 Group 4 (Stream 2 seats are limited) Information Systems 232 Information Systems 234 28
10 10 10 10 10
20 20 20 20
IPS231 IPS232 IPS233 IPS234 POL211 POL213 POL221 POL224 IFS231 IFS233 IFS232 IFS234
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 20 20 20 20
Group 5 Management 231 Management 233 Management 234 Management 235 Group 6 (Statistics Majors only) Statistics 211 Statistics 221 Group 7 (No 3rd level options available) Compulsory Business Analysis 201 Business Analysis 203 Business Analysis 204 Electives (select 1 module) Business Analysis 202 Business Ethics 211
MAN231 MAN233 MAN234 MAN235 STA211 STA221
10 10 10 10 20 20
BSA201 BSA203 BSA204 BSA202 BET211 Sub-total
10 10 10 10 10 120
D.14.1.3
Module Name Compulsory Group 1 Economics 331 Economics 332 Group 2 (choose 4 modules) Economics 336 Economics 334 Economics 311 Economics 301 International Economics 335 Electives (select 1 group from the list below) Group 1 (select 1 sub-group) Group 1.1 Management 305 Management 312 Group 1.2 Management 307 Management 308 Group 2 Industrial Psychology 331 Industrial Psychology 335 Group 3 (select 1 sub-group) Group 3.1 Management 314 Management 304 Group 3.2 (Insurance) Management 309 Management 310 Group 4 (select 2 modules) Political Studies 311 Political Studies 312 Political Studies 321 Political Studies 322
ECO331 ECO332 ECO336 ECO334 ECO311 ECO301 ECO335
15 15 15 15 15 15 15
MAN305 MAN312 MAN307 MAN308 IPS331 IPS335
15 15 15 15 15 15
MAN314 MAN304 IST309 IST310 POL311 POL312 POL321 POL322
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
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Group 5 (select 1 module) Statistics 331 Statistics 332 Statistics 333 Group 6 (select 1 module) Information Systems 361 Information Systems 342
STA331 STA332 STA333 IFS361 IFS342 Sub-total TOTAL
30 30 30 30 30 120 360
D.14.2 D.14.2.1
Finance Level 1
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 and 132 and ECO135 D.14.2.2 Level 2 Alpha Code Cred
Module Name Compulsory Group 1 Management 231 Management 233 Management 234 Management 235 Group 2 (select 1 sub-group) Group 2.1 Accounting for Management 231 Accounting for Management 233 Group 2.2 Financial Accounting 214 Financial Accounting 225 Electives (select 1 group from the list below) Group 1 Group 1.1 (Select all) Economics 231 Economics 232 Economics 234 Group 1.2 (Select 1 module) Economics 235(ECO135 is a prerequisite) Economics 233 Group 2 (Stream 1) Information Systems 231 Information Systems 233 Group 3 (Stream 2 seats are limited) Information Systems 232 Information Systems 234 Group 4 (select 1 sub-group) Group 4.1(Please consult the faculty when selecting this option) Mercantile Law 102 Mercantile Law 221 Company Law 211 Group 4.2 (Please consult the Faculty when selecting this option) Mercantile Law 221 Company Law 211 Business Ethics 211 30
MAN231 MAN233 MAN234 MAN235
10 10 10 10
20 20 20 20
ECO231 ECO232 ECO234 ECO235 ECO233 IFS231 IFS233 IFS232 IFS234
10 10 10 10 10 20 20 20 20
MER102 MCR221 CPL211 MCR221 CPL211 BET211
15 10 10 10 10 10
Group 5 (If selected with ACM231 & 232 credit will not be granted for MAC234 as well) Auditing 236 AUD236 10 Management Accounting 234 MAC234 10 Acc Information Applications 237 ACC237 10 Taxation 228 TAX228 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 120-125 D.14.2.3 Level 3 Alpha Code MAN307 MAN308 MAN305 MAN312 Cred 15 15 15 15
Module Name Compulsory Management 307 Management 308 Management 305 Management 312 Electives (select 2 groups) Group 1.1 (choose 2 modules) Economics 331 Economics 332 Group 1.2 Economics 311 Economics 335 Group 1.3 Economics 334 Economics 301 Economics 336 Group 2 (Insurance) Management 309 Management 310 Group 3 (required for admission to Honours) Management 314 Management 304 Group 4 Management Accounting 314 Management Accounting 324 Group 5 Information Systems 361 Group 6 Information Systems 342 Group 7 Information Systems 351 Group 8 Information Systems 352 (Required for entry into IFS (Hons)- Full-time) Group 9 Information Systems 324 Group 10 Information Systems 341
ECO331 ECO332 ECO311 ECO335 ECO334 ECO301 ECO336 IST309 IST310 MAN314 MAN304 MAC314 MAC324 IFS361 IFS342 IFS351 IFS352 IFS324 IFS341 Sub-total TOTAL
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 30 30 30 30 30 30 120 360-365
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D.14.3 D.14.3.1
Human Resources Level 1
Level 1 of BCom (Gen) with BUS131/132, QSC131/132, ALC131/132 and IPS131/132 D.14.3.2 Level 2 Alpha Code Cred
Module Name Compulsory Group 1 Industrial Psychology 231 Industrial Psychology 232 Industrial Psychology 233 Industrial Psychology 234 Group 2 Management 231 Management 233 Management 234 Management 235 Electives (select 1 group from the list below) Group 1.1 (Select all) Economics 231 Economics 232 Economics 234 Group 1.2 (select one module) Economics 235 (ECO135 is a prerequisite) Economics 233 Group 2 (Stream 1) Information Systems 231 Information Systems 233 Group 3 Compulsory Business Analysis 201 Business Analysis 203 Business Analysis 204 Electives (select 1 module) Business Analysis 202 Business Ethics 211
IPS231 IPS232 IPS233 IPS234 MAN231 MAN233 MAN234 MAN235
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
ECO231 ECO232 ECO234 ECO235 ECO233 IFS231 IFS233
10 10 10 10 10 20 20
10 10 10 10 10 120
D.14.3.3
Module Name Compulsory Group 1 Industrial Psychology 331 Industrial Psychology 333 Industrial Psychology 335 Industrial Psychology 337 Industrial Psychology 336 Industrial Psychology 334 Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 Management 314 Management 304
IPS331 IPS333 IPS335 IPS337 IPS336 IPS334
15 15 15 15 15 15
MAN314 MAN304
15 15
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Group 2 Employment Law 311 Social Security Law 312 (EMS)
EMP311 SOL312 Sub-total TOTAL
15 15 120 360
D.14.4 D.14.4.1
Information Systems Level 1
Level 1 of BCom (Gen) or BCom (Acc) or BCom (Law) with IFS131/132, QSC131/132, ALC131/132 D.14.4.2 Level 2 Alpha Code Cred
Module Name Compulsory Group 1 Information Systems 231 Information Systems 233 Group 2 Information Systems 232 Information Systems 234 Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 Accounting for Management 231 Accounting for Management 233 Group 2 Group 2.1 (select all) Economics 231 Economics 232 Economics 234 Group 2.2 (select one) Economics 235 (ECO135 is a prerequisite) Economics 233 Group 3 Management 231 Management 233 Management 234 Management 235
IFS231 IFS233 IFS232 IFS234
20 20 20 20
ACM231 ACM233
20 20
ECO231 ECO232 ECO234 ECO235 ECO233 MAN231 MAN233 MAN234 MAN235 Sub-total
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 120
D.14.4.3
Level 3 Alpha Code IFS361 IFS362 Cred 30 30
Module Name Compulsory Information Systems 361 Information Systems 362 Electives (select 1 or 2 groups) Group 1 (select either 1 or 2 modules) Information Systems 351 Information Systems 352 Information Systems 324 Information Systems 341 Information Systems 342
IFS351 IFS352 IFS324 IFS341 IFS342
30 30 30 30 30
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Group 2 (select 1 sub-group) Group 2.1 Economics 331 Economics 332 Group 2.2 (select 2 modules) Economics 336 Economics 334 Economics 311 Economics 335 Economics 301 Group 3 (select 1 sub-group) Group 3.1 Management 325 Management 305 Group 3.2 Management 314 Management 304 Group 3.3 Management 305 Management 312 Group 3.4 Management 303 Management 306 Group 3.5 Management 309 Management 310
ECO331 ECO332 ECO336 ECO334 ECO311 ECO335 ECO301
15 15 15 15 15 15 15
MAN325 MAN305 MAN314 MAN304 MAN305 MAN312 MAN303 MAN306 IST309 IST310 Sub-total TOTAL
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 120 360
D.14.6 D.14.6.1
Management Level 1
Level 1 of BCom (Gen), BCom (Acc) or BCom (Law) with MAN131/132, ALC131/132 and QSC131 / 132 or MAM126 D.14.6.2 Level 2 Alpha Code MAN231 MAN233 MAN234 MAN235 Cred 10 10 10 10
Module Name Compulsory Management 231 Management 233 Management 234 Management 235 Electives (select 2 groups from the list below) Group 1 (select 1 sub-group) Group 1.1 Accounting for Management 231 Accounting for Management 233 Group 1.2 Financial Accounting214 Financial Accounting 225 Group 2 Compulsory (select all) Economics 231 Economics 232 Economics 234 34
20 20 20 20
ECO231 ECO232 ECO234
10 10 10
Electives (select one) Economics 235 (ECO135 is a prerequisite) Economics 233 Group 3 Industrial Psychology 231 Industrial Psychology 232 Industrial Psychology 233 Industrial Psychology 234 Group 4 (Stream 1) Information Systems 231 Information Systems 233 Group 5 (Stream 2 seats are limited) Information Systems 232 Information Systems 234 Group 6 (No 3rd level options available) Compulsory (Choose all 3) Business Analysis 201 Business Analysis 203 Business Analysis 204 Electives (select 1 module) Business Analysis 202 Business Ethics 211
ECO235 ECO233 IPS231 IPS232 IPS233 IPS234 IFS231 IFS233 IFS232 IFS234
10 10 10 10 10 10 20 20 20 20
10 10 10 10 10 120-125
D.14.6.3
Level 3 Alpha Code MAN314 MAN304 Cred 15 15
Module Name Compulsory Management 314 Management 304 Group 1 (select 2 sub-groups from the following) Group 1.1 Management 312 Management 305 Group 1.2 Management 305 Management 325 Group 1.3 Management 303 Management 306 Group 1.4 (for 2012 only) Management 333 Management 339 Group 1.5 (for 2012 only) Management 309 Management 310 Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 (select 1 sub-group) Group 1.1 Economics 331 Economics 332 Group 1.2 (any 2 of the following modules) Economics 311 Economics 335 Economics 336
MAN312 MAN305 MAN305 MAN325 MAN303 MAN306 MAN333 MAN339 IST309 IST310
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
15 15 15 15 15
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Economics 334 Economics 301 Group 2 Employment Law 311 Social Security Law 312 (EMS) Group 3 (select 1 sub-group) Group 3.1 Industrial Psychology 331 Industrial Psychology 335 Group 3.2 Industrial Psychology 337 Industrial Psychology 336 Group 4 Information Systems 361 Group 5 Information Systems 342
ECO334 ECO301 EMP311 SOL312
15 15 15 15
IPS331 IPS335 IPS337 IPS336 IFS361 IFS342 Sub-total TOTAL
15 15 15 15 30 30 120 360-365
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ASSESSMENT
Unless Senate decides otherwise and subject to rule A.3.2.3 or otherwise provided in Faculty rules. D.16.1 D.16.1.1 Level 1 A student is required to pass at least 30 credits in the 1st year of registration and 90 credits per annum thereafter. After one year of study, a student must have passed Academic Literacy for Commerce and Quantitative Skills for Commerce. A student shall be promoted to the 2nd year of study on obtaining at least 90 credits. After two years of study a student must have passed all 1st year level modules in order to promote. Level 2 A student shall be promoted to the 3rd year of study on obtaining at least 210 credits. After three years of study a student must have passed all 2nd year level modules in order to promote. Level 3 A student shall complete the degree once 360 credits are obtained and all the requirements for the degree are met. 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. 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.16.1.2
D.16.1.3 D.16.1.4 D.16.2 D.16.2.1 D.16.2.2 D.16.3 D.16.3.1
D.16.3.2
D.16.3.3
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D.17 D.17.1
ADVANCE REGISTRATION 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, which shall include all the outstanding 1 st year credits, provided all the prerequisites and co-requisites are met. 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, which shall include all the outstanding 1st and 2nd year credits, provided all the prerequisites and co-requisites are met. RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION
D.17.2
D.18
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.19 D.19.1 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME No full-time student shall be allowed to enrol for more than 135 credits in any year of study; Parttime students may register for no more than 90 credits in any year or 50 more credits in a single semester. The total credit value may only exceed 360 with the permission of Senate; No student shall be allowed in any year of study to enrol for any combination of modules in which there are class and examination timetable clashes. Only students with Level 5 or HG (60%-C symbol) or SG (80%- A symbol) in mathematics may register for Financial Accounting 131 or Mathematics 126. 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. No student shall be allowed to enrol for a module if this contravenes departmental prerequisite rules. No student shall be given credit for both Financial Accounting 131 and 132 and Accounting for Management 131or 132. To register for Quantitative Skills for Commerce (QSC) 131/132 or Business Statistics a pass in one of the following is required: D.19.9 D.19.10 D.19.11 Level 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics or HG (40%) in Mathematics or SG (50%) in Mathematics
D.19.2 D.19.3 D.19.4
D.19.5
D.19.6 D.19.7 D.19.8
To register for Economics 133/134 a pass in QSC or 70% in QLC is required Econ 331, 332 and 311 are required for entry into Honours in Economics 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.
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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 (a) Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated from 2008 The National Senior Certificate for Bachelors Degree study plus a score of no less than 30 points calculated according to the Universitys approved points system, as well as the following specific subject requirements: (b) 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 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. Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated before 2008 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: (b) HG (40%, E symbol) Mathematics or SG (50%, D symbol) Mathematics and
D.20.2 (a)
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. SELECTION
D. 21
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 D.23.1
CURRICULUM Level 1 Alpha Code ALC131 IFS131 MAN132 QSC132 QSF131 Sub-total Cred 15 15 15 15 15 60
Module Name Compulsory Academic Literacy for Commerce (ALC) 131 Information Systems 131 Management 132 One of: Quantitative Skills for Commerce 132 Quantitative Skills Foundation 132 (70% exempts from QSC)
D.23.2
Level 2 Alpha Code ACM132 BUS131 ECO133 IPS132 GOV132 Sub-total Cred 15 15 15 15 15 60
Module Name Compulsory Accounting for Management 132 Business Statistics 131 Economics 133 Electives (select 1 module) Industrial Psychology 132 SA Politics and Government 132
D.23.3
Level 3 Alpha Code ACM231 ACM233 ECO231 ECO232 ECO233 ECO234 Cred 20 20 10 10 10 10
Module Name (select 3 groups to the value of 40 credits each) Group 1 Accounting for Management 231 Accounting for Management 233 Group 2 Economics 231 Economics 232 Economics 233 Economics 234 Group 3 (select 1 sub-group) Group 3.1 Industrial Psychology 231 Industrial Psychology 232 Industrial Psychology 233 Industrial Psychology 234 Group 3.2 Political Studies 211 Political Studies 213 Political Studies 221 Political Studies 224 Group 3.3 Public Administration 211 Public Administration 212 Public Administration 221 Public Administration 222
IPS231 IPS232 IPS233 IPS234 POL211 POL213 POL221 POL224 PUA211 PUA212 PUA221 PUA222
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
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Group 4 Management 231 Management 233 Management 234 Management 235 Group 5 Information Systems 231 Information Systems 233
MAN231 MAN233 MAN234 MAN235 IFS231 IFS233 Sub-total
10 10 10 10 20 20 120
D.23.4
Module Name (Select 2 groups / majors 2 x 60 credits) Group 1 (See Honours requirements) Compulsory Economics 331 Economics 332 Group 1.1 (Choose 2 modules) Economics 311 Economics 336 International Economics 335 Group 2 Compulsory Management 314 Management 304 Electives (select 2 modules) Management 305 Management 312 Management 324 Management 325 Group 3 Management 307 Management 308 Management 309 Management 310 Group 4 (select 1 sub-group) Group 4.1 Industrial Psychology 331 Industrial Psychology 333 Industrial Psychology 335 Industrial Psychology 337 Group 4.2 Political Studies 311 Political Studies 312 Political Studies 321 Political Studies 322 Group 4.3 Public Administration 311 Public Administration 313 Public Administration 321 Public Administration 323 Group 4.4 Information Systems 361 Information Systems 362
15 15 15 15 15
MAN314 MAN304 MAN305 MAN312 MAN323 MAN325 MAN307 MAN304 IST309 IST310 IPS331 IPS333 IPS335 IPS337 POL311 POL312 POL321 POL322 PUA311 PUA313 PUA321 PUA323 IFS361 IFS362 Sub-total TOTAL
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 30 30 120 360
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D.24
ASSESSMENT
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 per annum thereafter. After two years of study, a student must have passed Academic Literacy for Commerce and Quantitative Skills for Commerce. After three years of enrolment a student must have passed all 1 st year level modules. After five years of enrolment a student must have passed all 2nd year level modules. A student shall be promoted to the 2nd year of study on obtaining at least 90 credits. A student shall be promoted to the 3rd year of study on obtaining at least 210 credits. A student shall complete the degree once 360 credits are obtained and all the requirements for the degree are met. 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. The latest rules applicable to the degree will be applied when further admission was refused or when a student has interrupted his/her studies. ADVANCE REGISTRATION
D.25.2 D.25.3 D.25.4 D.25.5 D.25.6 D.25.7 D.25.8 D.25.9 D.26
Part-time students will be allowed to register in advance, provided they meet the prerequisites and corequisites of the intended modules, and provided that modules are offered after hours in a particular academic year. D.27 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.28 D.28.1 D.28.2 D.28.3 D.28.5 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME Part-time students may register for no more than 90 credits in any year or 50 credits more in a single semester. The total credit value may only exceed 360 with the permission of Senate; No student shall be allowed in any year of study to enrol for any combination of modules in which there are class and examination timetable clashes. 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 to proceed with studies. Students planning to major in either Political Studies 131 or Public Administration 131 must select SA Politics and Government in order to proceed to 2 nd year in either Political Studies or Public Administration. 41
D.28.6
D.28.7 D.28.9
No student shall be allowed to enrol for a module if this contravenes departmental prerequisite rules. To register for 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.28.10 D.28.11 D.28.12
To register for Economics 133/134 a pass in QSC or 70% in QLC is required ECO331, 332 and 311 are required for entry into Honours in Economics 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 (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 D.29.1 (a) Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated from 2008 The National Senior Certificate for Bachelors Degree study plus a score of no less than 30 points calculated according to the Universitys approved points system, as well as the following specific subject requirements: (b) 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 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. Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated before 2008 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: (b) HG (40%, E symbol) Mathematics or SG (50%, D symbol) Mathematics and
D.29.2 (a)
(c)
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SELECTION
Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over four years of full-time study. D.32 D.32.1 D.32.1.1 CURRICULUM Level Students who passed Mathematics (Level 3 or better) Alpha Code Cred
Module Name Compulsory Group 1 Academic Literacy for Business 131 Introduction to the Economy and Business 133 Quantitative Skills Foundation 131 Introduction to SA Accounting 130 Group 2 Introduction to Information Systems 131 Academic Literacy for Commerce 132 Management 132 Quantitative Skills for Commerce 132
ALB131 IEB133 QSF131 ACC130 IFS131 ALC132 MAN132 QSC132 Sub-total
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 120
D.32.1.2
Students who have not passed Mathematics (Level 3 or better) Alpha Code Cred
Module Name Compulsory Group 1 Academic Literacy for Business 131 Introduction to the Economy and Business 133 Quantitative Literacy for Commerce 141 Quantitative Skills Foundation 132 Group 2 Introduction to Information Systems 131 Academic Literacy for Commerce 132 Management 132 Industrial Psychology 132
ALB131 IEB133 QLC141 QSF132 IFS131 ALC132 MAN132 IPS132 Sub-total
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 120
D.32.2 D.32.2.1
Level 2 Students who passed Mathematics (Level 3 or better) Alpha Code Cred
Module Name Compulsory Group 1 Intensive Reading and Writing Analytical and Critical Thinking 1 Analytical and Critical Thinking 2
IRF231 ACF231 ACF232
15 15 15
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Group 2 (select 1 module) Quantitative Analysis for Commerce South African Politics and Government 132 Group 3 Accounting for Management 131 Economics 133 Business Statistics 132 Group 4 (select 1 module) Industrial Psychology 132 Mathematics 126 Economics 135 Financial Accounting 132
QAC231 GOV132 ACM131 ECO133 BUS132 IPS132 MAM126 ECO135 FIA132 Sub-total
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 120
D.32.2.2
Students who have not passed Mathematics (Level 3 or better) Alpha Code IRF231 ACC133 ACF231 QAC231 GOV132 QSC131 ACM132 ECO134 BUS132 Sub-total Cred 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 135
Module Name Group 1 Intensive Reading and Writing Introduction to SA Accounting 133 Analytical and Critical Thinking 1 Group 2 (select 1 module) Quantitative Analysis for Commerce 231 South African Politics and Government 132 Group 3 Quantitative Skills for Commerce 131 Accounting for Management 132 Economics 134 Business Statistics 132
D.32.3
Level 3 Alpha Code ACM231 ACM233 Cred 20 20
Module Name (select 3 groups) Group 1 Accounting for Management 231 Accounting for Management 233 Group 2 Group 2.1 (select all) Economics 231 Economics 232 Economics 234 Group 2.2 (select 1) Economics 235 (ECO135 is a prerequisite) Economics 233 Group 3 Information Systems 231 Information Systems 233 Group 4 Compulsory Management 231 Management 233 Electives (select 1 sub-group) Group 4.1 Management 234 Management 235 44
ECO231 ECO232 ECO234 ECO235 ECO233 IFS231 IFS233
10 10 10 10 10 20 20
MAN231 MAN233
10 10
MAN234 MAN235
10 10
Group 4.2 Management 201 Management 206 Group 5 (select 1 sub-group) Group 5.1 Industrial Psychology 231 Industrial Psychology 232 Industrial Psychology 233 Industrial Psychology 234 Group 5.2 (for 2012 only) Political Studies 211 Political Studies 213 Political Studies 221 Political Studies 224 Group 5.3 (for 2012 only) Public Administration 211 Public Administration 212 Public Administration 221 Public Administration 222 Group 6 Statistics 211 Statistics 221
MAN201 MAN206
10 10
IPS231 IPS232 IPS233 IPS234 POL211 POL213 POL221 POL224 PUA211 PUA212 PUA221 PUA222 STA211 STA221 Sub-total
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 20 20 120
D.32.4
Level 4
Option A Select 2 groups (majors) from the list below Module Name Group 1 Compulsory Economics 331 Economics 332 Electives (select 2 modules) Economics 336 Economics 334 Economics 311 International Economics 335 Economics 301 Group 2 Management 307 Management 308 Management 305 Management 312 Group 3 (select 1 sub-group) Group 3.1 Industrial Psychology 331 Industrial Psychology 333 Industrial Psychology 335 Industrial Psychology 337 Group 3.2 Political Studies 311 Political Studies 312 Political Studies 321 Political Studies 322 Group 3.3 Public Administration 311 Public Administration 313 45
Alpha Code
Cred
ECO331 ECO332 ECO336 ECO334 ECO311 ECO335 ECO301 MAN307 MAN308 MAN305 MAN312 IPS331 IPS333 IPS335 IPS337 POL311 POL312 POL321 POL322 PUA311 PUA313
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
Public Administration 321 PUA321 Public Administration 323 PUA323 Group 4 Management 314 MAN314 Management 304 MAN304 Management 306 MAN306 Management 303 MAN303 Group 5 Management 314 MAN314 Management 304 MAN304 Management 305 MAN305 Management 325 MAN325 Group 6 Management 314 MAN314 Management 304 MAN304 Management 305 MAN305 Management 312 MAN312 Group 7 (select 2 modules) Statistics 331 STA331 Statistics 332 STA332 Statistics 333 (optional) STA333 Group 8 Information Systems 361 IFS361 Information Systems 362 IFS362 Option B Select 1 group / major from Option A above & 2 groups / half-majors from the list below Group 1 Compulsory Economics 331 ECO331 Economics 332 ECO332 Electives (select 2 modules) Economics 311 ECO311 Economics 336 ECO336 Economics 334 ECO334 International Economics 335 ECO335 Economics 301 ECO301 Group 2 Employment Law 311 EMP311 Social Security Law 312 (EMS) SOL312 Group 3 Management 305 MAN305 Management 312 MAN312 Group 4 Management 307 MAN307 Management 308 MAN308 Group 5 Industrial Psychology 336 IPS336 Industrial Psychology 334 IPS334 Group 6 Industrial Psychology 331 IPS331 Industrial Psychology 335 IPS335 Group 7 Information Systems 341 IFS341 Group8 Information Systems 342 IFS342 Group 9 Information Systems 351 IFS351 Group 10 Information Systems 352 (Compulsory for admission to IFS Honours) IFS352 46
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 30 30 30 30 30
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 30 30 30 30
Group 11 Information Systems 324 IFS324 Group 12 Information Systems 361 IFS361 Group 13 Information Systems 362 (IFS361 is a prerequisite) IFS362 Group 14 Management 309 (Insurance) IST309 Management 310 (Insurance) IST310 Group 15 (compulsory for admission to Honours in Management and Finance) Management 314 MAN314 Management 304 MAN304 Group 16 Management 305 MAN305 Management 325 MAN325 Group 17 Management 306 MAN306 Management 303 MAN303 Group 18 Management Accounting 314 MAC314 Management Accounting 324 MAC324 Sub-total TOTAL D.33 ASSESSMENT
30 30 30 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 120 480
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 1 st year of registration and 90 credits per annum thereafter. After one year of study, a student must have passed Academic Literacy for Business and Quantitative Literacy for Commerce or Quantitative Skills Foundation 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 . A student shall be promoted to the 3rd year of study on obtaining at least 210 credits. A student shall be promoted to the final year of study on obtaining at least 330 credits. A student shall complete the degree once 480 credits are obtained and all the requirements for the degree are met. 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. 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. After 2 years of study a student must have passed all 1st year level modules
D.34.2
D.34.3
D.34.4 D.34.5 D.34.6
D.34.7
D.34.8
D.34.9
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D.34.10 D.34.11 D.35 D.35.1
After 3 years of study a student must have passed all 2nd year level modules After 5 years of study a student must have passed all 3rd year level modules ADVANCE REGISTRATION 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, which shall include all the outstanding 1 st year credits, provided all the prerequisites and co-requisites are met. 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, which shall include all the outstanding 1st year credits, provided all the prerequisites and co-requisites are met. A student who has not promoted to the 4th 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. RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION
D.35.2
D.35.3
D.36
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 D.37.1 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME Students who passed the pre-enrolment exam for Quantitative Skills Foundation (QSF) before the start of the academic year will enrol for Quantitative Skills for Commerce and Business Statistics 131. No module needs to be taken in place of QSF131. 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. 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. 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 Students who passed QLC141 (at first attempt) with a final mark of at least 70% need not enrol for QSF131/132 and should register for ACC130 and QSC132 in the 2nd semester. If such student passes QSC132 at the first attempt, s/he shall follow the curriculum under D.23.2.1 in the 2 nd year of enrolment. Students are advised that it in their best interest to register for QSF thereby setting a better foundation for QSC. Students who failed QLC141 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. Students who fail IEB133 or IRF231 and ACF231 may repeat these modules in the following semester. D.37.7 D.37.8 GOV132 is required for students majoring in Political Studies or Public Administration. Students must have passed all Foundation modules by the end of the 3rd year of enrolment to qualify for readmission. Students who change from BCom (ACC) 4-year programme will be required to register for GOV132 as an additional module to make up 15 of the 30 credits short. If such student did not pass MAN131/132 and ECO134 then the student would have to register for IEB133 as well.
D.37.2 D.37.3 D.37.4 D.37.5
D.37.6
D.37.9
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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 (a) Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated from 2008 The National Senior Certificate for Bachelors Degree study plus a score of no less than 30 points calculated according to the Universitys approved points system, as well as the following specific subject requirements: (b) 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)
(c) D.38.2 (a)
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. Admission rules for applicants who matriculated prior to 2008 Candidates must have obtained a Matriculation Exemption Certificate with a minimum of a CAggregate (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)
(b)
(c) D. 39
Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over three years Full-time study.
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D.41 D.41.1
CURRICULUM Level 1 Alpha Code FIA131 FIA132 ECO134 MAM126 BUS132 MAN131 MER102 IFS131 ALC131 Sub-total Cred 15 15 15 10 15 15 15 15 15 130
Module Name Compulsory Financial Accounting 131 Financial Accounting 132 Economics 134 Mathematics 126 Business Statistics 132 Management 131 Mercantile Law 102 Information Systems 131 Academic Literacy for Commerce 131
D.41.2
Level 2 Alpha Code FIA214 FIA225 MAC234 AUD236 ACC237 CPL211 MCR221 TAX228 BET211 CFM221 Sub-total Cred 20 20 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 120
Module Name Compulsory Financial Accounting 214 Financial Accounting 225 Management Accounting 234 Auditing 236 Accounting Information Applications 237 Company Law 211 Mercantile Law 221 Taxation 228 Business Ethics 211 Corporate and Financial Management 221
D.41.3
Level 3 Alpha Code MAC314 MAC324 FIA324 AUD322 TAX327 Sub-total TOTAL Cred 15 15 60 30 30 150 400
Module Name Management Accounting 314 Management Accounting 324 Financial Accounting 324 (Not on AP Auditing 322 (Inactive on AP, flagged as 15 credits) Taxation 327 (Should this be TAX328) still 15 on AP
*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: Level 1 Alpha Code Cred 55
D.42.1
Module Name 1st Semester 1st semester modules that have been passed excluding FIA131
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2nd Semester Accounting for Management 132 (70% required to be exempted from FIA131) Business Statistics 132 Mercantile Law 102
ACM132 BUS132 MER102 Sub-total
15 15 15 100
D.42.2
Level 1 Alpha Code FIA131 MCR221 CPL211 BSA202 BSA203 FIA132 ECO134 BSA204 Sub-total Cred 10 10 10 10 15 15 10 80
Module Name 1st Semester Financial Accounting 131 (or ACM132 (70%)) Mercantile Law 221 Company Law 211 Business Analysis 202 Business Analysis 203 2nd Semester Financial Accounting 132 Economics 134 Business Analysis 204
D.42.3
Level 2 Alpha Code FIA214 FIA225 BET211 MAN234 AUD236 ACC237 TAX228 CFM221 Sub-total Cred 20 20 10 10 10 10 10 10 100
Module Name Compulsory Financial Accounting 214 Financial Accounting 225 Business Ethics 211 Management Accounting 234 Auditing 236 Accounting Information Applications 237 Taxation 228 Corporate and Financial Management
D.42.4
Level 3 Alpha Code FIA324 TAX327 AUD322 MAC314 MAC324 Sub-total TOTAL Cred 60 30 30 15 15 150 430
Module Name Financial Accounting 324 Taxation 327 Auditing 322 Management Accounting 314 Management Accounting 324
D.43 D.43.1
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: Level 1 Alpha Code Sub-total 51 Cred 115 115
Module Name 1st year level modules that have been passed excluding FIA132
D.43.2
Level 2 Alpha Code FIA131 BSA202 BSA203 CPL211 BET211 FIA132 AUD236 BSA204 Sub-total Cred 10 10 10 10 15 10 10 75
Module Name 1st Semester Financial Accounting 131 Business Analysis 202 Business Analysis 203 Company Law 211 Business Ethics 211 2nd Semester Financial Accounting 132 Auditing 236 Business Analysis 204
D.43.3
Level 3 Alpha Code FIA214 FIA225 CFM221 MAC234 ACC237 TAX228 MCR221 Sub-total Cred 20 20 10 10 10 10 10 90
Module Name Compulsory Financial Accounting 214 Financial Accounting 225 Corporate and Financial Management 221 Management Accounting 234 Accounting Information Applications 237 Taxation 228 Mercantile Law 221
D.43.4
Level 4 Alpha Code FIA324 AUD322 TAX327 MAC314 MAC324 Sub-total TOTAL Cred 60 30 30 15 15 150 420
Module Name Financial Accounting 324 Auditing 322 Taxation 327 Management Accounting 314 Management Accounting 324
D.44
ASSESSMENT
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 80 NQF credits including Financial Accounting 131 or its equivalent in the case of BCom (Accounting) (3-year) students. In every year thereafter passed a total of at least 90 NQF credits, Provided that after four years of enrolment the student has completed the degree; Provided that after the second year of registration the student has passed all required 1 st level modules.
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D.45.5 D.45.6 D.45.7
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. 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. BCom Accounting students who do not pass 80 credits, including Financial Accounting 131 or its equivalent, in their first year of registration will be promoted to the BCom (Gen) degree (2 nd enrolment) provided they passed at least 60 credits. BCom Accounting students who do not pass Financial Accounting 131 or its equivalent in their first year of enrolment will be required to complete Business Analysis 202, 203 and 204 in their second year of enrolment. BCom Accounting students who do not pass Financial Accounting 132 in their first year of enrolment will be required to complete BSA202, BSA203, and BSA204 in their second year of enrolment. ADVANCE REGISTRATION
D.45.8
D.45.9
D.46
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 D.48.1 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME 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: D.48.2 Financial Accounting 131(could be replaced with ACM131 (70% pass required)) Financial Accounting 132 Mathematics 126 Statistics 131 or Business Statistics 131/132
A student who obtains 70% for Accounting for Management 131 (at the 1 st attempt only) may register for Financial Accounting 132 and may then transfer to BCom (Accounting) once the requirements of D.48.1 above and all other promotion requirements have been met. 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 214, 225 Financial Accounting 324 Management Accounting 234 Management Accounting 314 and 324 Corporate and Financial Management 324 Auditing 236 Auditing 322 Accounting Information Applications 237 Business Ethics 211 Taxation 228 Taxation 327 Academic Literacy for Commerce 131
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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) D.49.1 (a) Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated from 2008 The National Senior Certificate for Bachelors Degree study plus a score of no less than 30 points calculated according to the Universitys approved points system, as well as the following specific subject requirements: (b) 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) Students will be required to write the National Benchmark Test (NBT). OR (c) D.49.2 (a) 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. Admission rules for applicants who matriculated prior to 2008 Candidates must have obtained a Matriculation Exemption Certificate with a minimum of a DAggregate in Grade 12 with the following subject requirements: HG (D Symbol) Mathematics or SG (C Symbol) Mathematics and HG (D Symbol) Accounting or SG (C Symbol) Accounting OR (b) HG (C _symbol) Mathematics or SG (B Symbol) Mathematics (if Accounting was not taken as a matriculation subject)
(c) D. 50
Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over four years full-time study.
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D.52 D.52.1
CURRICULUM Level 1 Alpha Code ALB131 QSA131 ACC131 ACC132 ALC132 MAN131 IFS132 BUS132 Sub-total Cred 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 120
Module Name Compulsory Academic Literacy for Business 131 Quantitative Skills Accounting 131 Introduction to SA Accounting 131 Introduction to SA Accounting 132 Academic Literacy for Commerce 132 Management 131 Introduction to Information Systems 132 Business Statistics 132
D.52.2
Level 2 Alpha Code ACF231 QAC231 IRF231 FIA131 FIA132 ECO134 MAM126 MER102 Sub-total Cred 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 120
Module Name Compulsory Analytical and Critical Thinking 1 Quantitative Analysis for Commerce Intensive reading and Writing Financial Accounting 131 Financial Accounting 132 Economics 134 Mathematics 126 Mercantile Law 102
D.52.3
Level 3 Alpha Code FIA214 FIA225 ACC237 AUD236 BET211 MAC234 MCR221 TAX228 CPL211 CFM221 Sub-total Cred 20 20 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 120
Module Name Compulsory Financial Accounting 214 Financial Accounting 225 Accounting Information Applications 237 Auditing 236 Business Ethics 211 Management Accounting 234 Mercantile Law 221 Taxation 228 Company Law 211 Corporate and Financial Management 221
D.52.4
Module Name Compulsory Group 1 Financial Accounting 324 Management Accounting 314 Management Accounting 324 Auditing 322 Taxation 327
FIA324 MAC314 MAC324 AUD322 TAX327 Sub-total TOTAL 55
60 15 15 30 30 150 510
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ASSESSMENT
Unless Senate decides otherwise and subject to rule A.3.2.3 or otherwise provided in the Faculty rules. D.54.1 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 (or Quantitative Skills for Commerce 132 for repeats) and introduction to SA Accounting 130 or 131. A student who passed at least 75 credits in the 1st year of enrolment but does not meet the requirements of D.54.1 will be transferred to BCom (General) Extended curriculum 2nd enrolment. After the second year of enrolment passed 180 credits in total (90 of which must be degree credits) including all 1st year level modules (D.54.1) and Financial Accounting 131 (or equivalent) and Financial Accounting 132. 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. In every year thereafter passed a total of at least 80 NQF credits, Provided that after five years of enrolment the student has completed the degree; 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. 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. ADVANCE REGISTRATION
D.54.2 D.54.3
D.54.4 D.54.5 D.54.6 D.54.7 D.54.8 D.55
A student who had not promoted to the 2nd year of study shall not be allowed to register for more than 90 credits for the year, which shall include all the outstanding 1st year credits, provided that all prerequisites and corequisites are met. The student would be permitted to register for 2nd year modules for the remaining credits. D.56 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.57 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 214,225 Financial Accounting 324 Management Accounting 234 Management Accounting 314 and 324 Corporate and Financial Management 221 Auditing 236 Auditing 326 Accounting Information Applications 237 Business Ethics 211 Taxation 228 Taxation 327 Academic Literacy for Commerce 131
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BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII (LAW) DEGREE D.58 ADMISSION
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates will be required to meet the following criteria to be enrolled for the degree: Baccalaureus Commercii Law D.58.1 (a) Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated from 2008 The National Senior Certificate for Bachelors Degree study plus a score of no less than 30 points calculated according to the Universitys approved points system, as well as the following specific subject requirements: (b) 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 Students will be required to write the National Benchmark Test (NBT). OR (c) D.58.2 (a) 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. Admission rules for applicants who matriculated prior to 2008 Candidates must have obtained a Matriculation Exemption Certificate with a minimum of a CAggregate (60%) in Grade 12 with the following subject requirements: (b) HG (40%) Mathematics or SG (60%) Mathematics
(c) D. 59
Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over three years full-time study. D.61 D.61.1 CURRICULUM Level 1 Alpha Code Cred
Module Name Compulsory Group 1 Academic Literacy for Commerce 131 Economics 134 Business Statistics 132 Introduction to Legal Studies 111 Introduction to Legal Studies 121 Law of Persons 112 57
ACL131 ECO134 BUS132 ILS111 ILS121 LOP112
15 15 15 15 5 15
Quantitative Skills For Commerce 131 Group 2 (select 1 module) Accounting For Management 132 Financial Accounting 131 Group 3 (select 1 module) Management 132 Industrial Psychology 132 Information Systems 132
QSC131 ACM132 FIA131 MAN132 IPS132 IFS132 Sub-total
15 15 15 15 15 15 125
D.61.2
Level 2 Alpha Code CON202 CRI201 FAM121 LEG111 LEG221 THI211 Cred 20 10 15 10 10 20
Module Name Compulsory Constitutional Law 202 Critical Legal Analysis 201 Family Law 121 Legal Systems 111 Legal Interpretation 221 Law of Things 211 Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 Industrial Psychology 231 Industrial Psychology 232 Industrial Psychology 233 Industrial Psychology 234 Group 2 Management 231 Management 233 Management 234 Management 235 Group 3 Economics 234 Economics 231 Economics 232 Economics 233 Group 4 Information Systems 231 Information Systems 233
IPS231 IPS232 IPS233 IPS234 MAN231 MAN233 MAN234 MAN235 ECO234 ECO231 ECO232 ECO233 IFS231 IFS233 Sub-total
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 20 20 125
D.61.3
Level 3 Alpha Code CNT301 CPL211 INS311 LAB321 NEG321 Cred 20 10 10 15 10
Module Name Compulsory Law of Contract 301 Company Law 211 Law of Insolvency 311 Labour Law 321 Law of Negotiable Instruments 321 Electives (select 1 group) Group 1 Compulsory Economics 331 Economics 332
ECO331 ECO332
15 15
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Electives (select 2 modules) Economics 336 Economics 334 Economics 311 International Economics 335 Economics 301 Group 2 Compulsory Industrial Psychology 331 Industrial Psychology 333 Industrial Psychology 337 Electives (select 1 module) Industrial Psychology 335 Industrial Psychology 336 Group 3 Management 304 Management 314 Management 303 Management 306 Group 4 Management 304 Management 314 Management 305 Management 312 Group 5 Management 304 Management 314 Management 305 Management 325 Group 6 Management 304 Management 314 Management 309 Management 310 Group 7 Management 305 Management 307 Management 308 Management 312 Group 8 Information Systems 361 Information Systems 362
15 15 15 15 15
IPS331 IPS333 IPS337 IPS335 IPS336 MAN304 MAN314 MAN303 MAN306 MAN304 MAN314 MAN305 MAN312 MAN304 MAN314 MAN305 MAN325 MAN304 MAN314 IST309 IST310 MAN305 MAN307 MAN308 MAN312 IFS361 IFS362 Sub-total TOTAL
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 30 30 125 375
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ASSESSMENT
Unless Senate decides otherwise and subject to rule A.3.2.3 or otherwise provided in the Faculty rules:
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D.63.1 D.63.1.1
Full-time Level 1
D.63.1.1.1 A student is required to pass at least 30 credits in the 1st year of registration and 90 credits per annum thereafter. D.63.1.1.2 After one year of study, a student must have passed Academic Literacy for Commerce and Quantitative Skills for Commerce. D.63.1.1.3 A student shall be promoted to the 2nd year of study on obtaining at least 90 credits. D.63.1.1.4 After two years of study a student must have passed all 1st year level modules in order to promote. D.63.1.2 Level 2
D.63.1.2.1 A student shall be promoted to the 3rd year of study on obtaining at least 210 credits. D.63.1.2.2 After three years of study a student must have passed all 2nd year level modules in order to promote. D.63.1.3 Level 3
D.63.1.3.1 A student shall complete the degree once 375 credits are obtained and all the requirements for the degree are met. D.63.1.3.2 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.63.1.3.3 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.63.2 D.63.2.1 After Hours (Phased out in 2011) A student is required to pass at least 30 credits in the 1st year of registration and 60 credits per annum thereafter. After two years of study, a student must have passed Academic Literacy for Commerce and Quantitative Literacy for Commerce or Quantitative Skills for Commerce. After three years of enrolment passed all 1st year level modules. After five years of enrolment passed all 2nd year level modules. A student shall be promoted to the 2nd year of study on obtaining at least 90 credits. A student shall be promoted to the 3rd year of study on obtaining at least 210 credits. A student shall complete the degree once 375 credits are obtained and all the requirements for the degree are met. 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. 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.63.2.2 D.63.2.3 D.63.2.4 D.63.2.5 D.63.2.6 D.63.2.7 D.63.2.8 D.63.2.9
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D.64 D.64.1
ADVANCE REGISTRATION 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. 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. RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION
D.64.2
D.65
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.66 D.66.1 D.66.2 D.66.3 D.66.4 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME No full-time student shall be allowed to enrol for more than 135 /140credits in any year of study; The total credit value may only exceed 375 with the permission of Senate; No student shall be allowed in any year of study to enrol for any combination of modules in which there are class and examination timetable clashes. 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. No student shall be allowed to enrol for a module if this contravenes departmental prerequisite rules. No student shall be given credit for both Financial Accounting 131, 132 and Accounting for Management 131/132. To do Quantitative Skills for Commerce (QSC) 131/132 Level 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics or+ D.66.8 D.66.9 D.66.10 HG (40%) in Mathematics or SG (50%) in Mathematics
D.66.5 D.66.6 D.66.7
To do Economics 133/134 a pass in QSC or 70% in QLC is required Econ 331, 332 and Econ 311 are required for entry into Honours in Economics 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.
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CERTIFICATE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CED) D.67 ADMISSION
Candidates must be in the possession of a Grade 12 Certificate (Matric) or NSC (National Senior Certificate). OR NQF Level 4 or equivalent 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 study blocks with full time residential attendance, and complete all fieldwork assignments. SELECTION
D.68
Please contact the Fair Share office directly. D.69 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.70 CURRICULUM Alpha Code FSH118 FSH120 FSH121 FSH122 FSH123 FSH125 FSH 124 FSH126 FSH127 TOTAL Cred 10 10 10 10 10 40 10 10 10 120
Module Name Compulsory Training Design & Facilitation 118 Training Design & Facilitation 120 Communication & Info Management 121 Development Economics 122 Organisational Development 123 Workplace Learning 125 Research Project 124 Gender and Development 126 Local Governance 127
D.71
ASSESSMENT
Assessment is governed by Rule A.5 as stipulated in the University Calendar: General Information Part 1. D.72 D.72.1 PROGRESS RULES Block Sessions
Unless Senate decides otherwise, a student shall complete the programme in one year. All students attend 8 block sessions spread over the year. D.73 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.74 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME
There are no special requirements for this programme
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BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS (DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS) - 1181 D.75 ADMISSION
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates will be required to meet the following criteria to be enrolled for the degree: BEcon D.75.1 (a) (b) Admission requirements for applicants who matriculated from 2008 The National Senior Certificate for Bachelors Degree study plus a score of no less than 27 points calculated according to the Universitys 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 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics Students will be required to write the National Benchmark Test (NBT). OR (c) D.75.2 (a) 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. Admission rules for applicants who matriculated prior to 2008 Candidates must have obtained a Matriculation Exemption Certificate with a minimum of a CAggregate (60%) in Grade 12 with the following subject requirements: (b) HG (40% E-Symbol) Mathematics or SG (50% - D Symbol) Mathematics
(c)
D.76
Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over four years full-time study. D.78 D.78.1 CURRICULUM Level 1 Alpha Code Cred
Module Name Compulsory (select all groups) Group 1 (select all modules) Academic Literacy for Commerce 131 Business Statistics 132 Management 131 Quantitative Skills For Comm 131 Public Administration 131
ACL131 BUS132 MAN131 QSC131 PUA131
15 15 15 15 15
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South African Politics and Government 132 Local Economic Development 111 Group 2 (select 1 module) Economics 121 Economics 122
GOV132 LED111 ECO121 ECO122 Total
15 15 10 10 125
D.78.2
Module Name Compulsory (select all groups) Group 1 (select all modules) Economics 231 Economics 232 Economics 234 Management 201 Management 206 Management 231 Management 233 Management 235 Public Administration 212 Public Administration 222 Economic Profiling & Quantitative Analysis Group 2 (select 1 module) Tourism 211 Tourism 212
ECO231 ECO232 ECO234 MAN201 MAN206 MAN231 MAN233 MAN235 PUA212 PUA222 LED211 TOU211 TOU212 Sub-total
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 120
D.78.3
Module Name Compulsory (select all groups) Group 1 (select all modules) Economics 331 Economics 332 Management 304 Management 325 Public Administration 312 Regional Development & Clustering or Enabling Mechanisms Industrial Policy Group 2 (select 1 module) Economics 334 Economics 336
ECO331 ECO332 MAN304 MAN325 PUA312 LED311 IDP311
15 15 15 15 15 15 15
ECO334 ECO336 Total
15 15 120
D.78.4
Level 4 Alpha Code ECO411 ECO412 RME401 REP401 Sub-total 64 Cred 15 15 15 30 75
Module Name Compulsory Economics 411 Economics 412 Research Methods Essay Research Project 401
Electives (select 3 modules) Economics 413 Economics 414 Public Private Partnership or Applied Public Private Partnerships Applied Project Development / Management Business Retention & Expansion Investment Behaviour & Promotion or Investment Promotion Managing Economic Development Organisations
ECO413 ECO414 PUB421 PUB422 PUB423 PUB424 PUB425 Sub-total TOTAL FINAL TOTAL
15 15 15 15 15 15 15 45 120 485
D.79
ASSESSMENT
Unless Senate decides otherwise and subject to rule A.3.2.3 or otherwise provided in the Faculty rules: D.79.1 D.79.1.1 Level 1 A student is required to pass at least 60 credits in the 1st year of registration and 90 credits per annum thereafter. A student must have passed Principles of Micro and Macro Economics at 1st year level in order to register for Tourism at 2nd year level. After one year of study, a student must have passed Academic Literacy for Commerce and Quantitative Literacy for Commerce. A student shall be promoted to the 2nd year of study on obtaining at least 90 credits. After two years of study a student must have passed all 1st year level modules. Level 2 A student shall be promoted to the 3rd year of study on obtaining at least 210 credits. After three years of study a student must have passed all 2nd year level modules. Level 3 A student shall be promoted to the final year of study on obtaining at least 330 credits. After five years of study a student must have passed all 3rd year level modules. Level 4 A student shall complete the degree once 485 credits are obtained and all the requirements for the degree are met. 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. 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. 65
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D.79.1.3
D.79.1.4 D.79.1.5 D.79.2 D.79.2.1 D.79.2.2 D.79.3 D.79.3.1 D.79.3.2 D.79.4 D.79.4.1
D.79.4.2
D.79.4.3
D.80 D.80.1
ADVANCE REGISTRATION 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. 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. A student who has not promoted to the 4th 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. RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION
D.80.2
D.80.3
D.81
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.82 D.82.1 D.82.2 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME No student shall be allowed in any year of study to enrol for any combination of modules in which there are class and examination timetable clashes. Students who fail Academic Literacy for Commerce 131 and/or Quantitative Skills for Commerce 131in 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. 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.
D.82.3
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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) & BCom (Acc) Extended Curriculum Home Department Module Topic Generic module name Numeric code Alpha-numeric code Credit Value Duration Proposed semester/term Programmes in which the module is offered Level Main Outcomes ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT ANALYTICAL AND CRITICAL THINKING 1 ANALYTICAL AND CRITICAL THINKING 1 ACF231(1st semester) ACF231 15 SEMESTER BCom (Gen) and BCom (Acc) 4-year programme 6 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 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 ALC131/132 None ACT101 Hours 56 30 10 0 54 0 67
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Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited Combinations Breakdown of Learning Time Contact with lecturer / tutor: Assignments & tasks: Tests & examinations: Practicals: Selfstudy Other: Please specify
Total Learning Time
Assessment Type e.g. CAF
150 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 60% - Tests, case analysis and assignments 40% - Examinations ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT ANALYTICAL AND CRITICAL THINKING 2 ANALYTICAL AND CRITICAL THINKING 2 ACF232 ACF232 15 SEMESTER BCom (Gen) Extended Curriculum 6 After the course students will be able to demonstrate: 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 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 ALC131/132 AND ACF231 None ACT302 Hours 56 50 6 0 38 0 150 B. Time-table requirement per week. 68
Home Department Module Topic Generic module name Numeric code Alpha numeric code Credit Value Duration Proposed semester/term Programmes in which the module is offered Level Main Outcomes
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Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited Combinations Breakdown of Learning Time Contact with lecturer / tutor: Assignments & tasks: Tests & examinations: Practicals: Selfstudy Other: Please specify Total Learning Time
Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 60% - Tests, case analysis and assignments 40% - Individual research assignment ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT ACADEMIC LITERACY FOR BUSINESS ACADEMIC LITERACY FOR BUSINESS ALB131 (1ST SEMESTER) ALB 132 (2ND SEMESTER) ALB131/132 15 SEMESTER ALB131 (1ST SEMESTER) ALB 132 (2ND SEMESTER) BCom (Gen), BCom (Acc) Extended Curriculum 6 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. 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 None None None Hours 60 20 6 0 64 150 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 Continuous Evaluation: Tasks, class tests and assignments 50% Term test 10% Examination 40%
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Home Department Module Topic Generic Module Name Numeric code Alpha-numeric Code Credit Value Duration Proposed semester/term Programmes in which the module is offered Level Main Outcomes
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT INTENSIVE READING AND WRITING INTENSIVE READING AND WRITING IRF231 (1st semester) IRF231 15 Semester BCom (Gen) 4-year programme 6 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. 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 ALC131/132 None Quantitative Skills for BAdmin Hours 70 1x3 12 0 60 5 150 B. Time-table requirements per week. Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 Tutorial Class and Gateway Tests 26% Tasks and Assignments 3% Term Tests Final 20% Semester Test 50% Attendance 1% ACCOUNTING/ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT Introduction to South African Accounting 1 Introduction to South African Accounting 1 ACC130 /ACC133(4-YEAR GENERAL) /ACC131 (4-YEAR ACCOUNTING) ACC130 /ACC131/ACC133 70
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Credit Value Duration Proposed semester/term Module type Level Main Outcomes
15 S Foundation BCom ACC130 (Gen) and BCom (Acc) ACC131 5 The learner should be able to demonstrate the ability to: Record business transactions in the appropriate accounting records up to trial balance. 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 Maths SG C or equivalent/Quantitative Skills Foundation 131 None None Hours 56 42 9 0 43 150 B. Time-table requirements per week. Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 Tests and tutorials: 40% final mark Examination: 60% final mark ACCOUNTING/ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT Introduction to South African Accounting 2 Introduction to South African Accounting 2 ACC132 (4-YEAR ACCOUNTING) ACC132 15 S Foundation BCom (Acc) 5 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 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 71
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ACC130/131 None None Hours 56 42 9 0 43 150 B. Time-table requirements per week. Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 Tests and tutorials: 40% final mark Examination: 60% final mark ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT/SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & FINANCE/ECONOMICS Introduction to the Economy and Business Introduction to the Economy and Business IEB 133 (For EMS students only) IEB131 (for non-EMS students) IEB 134(For repeat students only) IEB131 IEB133 IEB 15 S Programme BCom.(Gen) Extended Curriculum, B.A., B.Ed, 5 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 Africas 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. 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
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None None None Hours 56 30 8 56 150 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 Business Plan; Tutorial exercises; Oral Presentations; Semester Tests (60%); Examination 40% ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS FOR COMMERCE QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS FOR COMMERCE QAC231 QAC231 15 Term Module BCom (Gen) and BCom (ACC) 4-year programme 6 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. 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. QSA131 OR QSC131/132 None None Hours 56 20 9 73
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0 65 150 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 Final Examination = 50% Tests, Assignments and tasks = 50% ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT QUANTITATIVE SKILLS FOR ACCOUNTING QUANTITATIVE SKILLS FOR ACCOUNTING QSA131 QSA131 15 SEMESTER BCom (ACC) 4-year programme 5 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 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 NSC MATHS LEVEL 3 None None Hours 70 18 6 0 56 150 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures p.w. 3 Tutorials p.w. 1 Final Examination = 50% Tests, Assignments and tasks = 50% 74
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ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT QUANTITATIVE SKILLS FOUNDATION QUANTITATIVE SKILLS FOUNDATION QSF131 QSF131 15 SEMESTER BCom (Gen) 4-year programme, BAdmin 5 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 - 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 - Equations and Inequalities - Graphs: Ordered Pairs; Linear and 75
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- Quadratic - Powers, Indices and Roots - Measurement, Shape and Space NSC MATHS LITERACY LEVEL 5 None None Hours 70 16 4 0 60 0 150 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 Tutorials, Class and Gateway tests, tasks and Assignments, Term tests (50%) Examination (50%) ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT QUANTITATIVE LITERACY FOR COMMERCE (QLC141) QUANTITATIVE LITERACY FOR COMMERCE (QLC141) QLC141 QLC141 15 SEMESTER BCOM (GEN) 4-YEAR PROGRAMME, BADMIN 5 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 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 76
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Products and factors Graphs: Ordered Pairs; Linear and Quadratic Linear and Quadratic equations Mathematical Literacy Level 5 None None Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week (example) 70 Lectures p.w. 3 4 Practicals p.w. 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 16 60 0 150 CAF: Tutorials, Class and Gateway tests, tasks and assignments, Term Tests (50%) Examination (50%) ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT QUANTITATIVE SKILLS FOR COMMERCE QUANTITATIVE SKILLS FOR COMMERCE QSC131/132 QSC131/132 15 SEMESTER BCom (Gen), BCom (ACC) 4-year programme, BCom Gen, BCom Law 5 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 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. NSC MATHS LEVEL 5 AND QSF131/132 OR QLC (70%) None Quantitative Skills for BAdmin Hours 70 12 77
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6 0 62 150 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. Examination 50% Tests, assignments and tasks 50%
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Business Analysis Business Analysis is offered at the 2nd year level only to BCom (General) students. The subject comprises of 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 Module Topic Generic Module Name Numeric code Alpha-numeric Code Credit Value Duration Proposed semester/term Programmes in which the module will be offered Level Main Outcomes ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT QUANTITATIVE BUSINESS ANALYSIS BUSINESS ANALYSIS 201 BSA201 BSA201 10 Semester 2 BCom General 6 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 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 78
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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 QSC131/132 None None Hours 40 30 6 0 24 100 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures p.w. 1.5 Practicals p.w. 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 Examination 50% Tests, assignments and tasks 50% ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS ANALYSIS 202 BUSINESS ANALYSIS 202 BSA202 BSA202 10 Semester 2 BCom General 6 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 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 ALC131/132 None ACF232 Hours 35 79
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10 5 0 30 20 100 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 ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS ANALYSIS 203 BUSINESS ANALYSIS 203 BSA203 BSA203 10 Semester 2 BCom General 6 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 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 ALC131/132 None ACF231 Hours 40 20 6 0 80
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34 100 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 ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS ANALYSIS 204 BUSINESS ANALYSIS 204 BSA204 10 Semester 2 BCom General 6 After the course students will be able to demonstrate: 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 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 BSA203 None ACF231 Hours 40 30 6 0 24 100
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Module Descriptors BCom 3-Year Programme: Academic Literacy for Commerce Home Department Module Topic Generic Module Name Numeric code Alpgha-numeric Code Credit Value Proposed semester/term Duration Programmes in which the module is offered Level Main Outcomes ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT ACADEMIC LITERACY FOR COMMERCE 131/132 ACADEMIC LITERACY FOR COMMERCE 131/132 ALC131(Full time and part-time) ALC132 (Full time repeat module only) ALC 15 SEMESTER BCom (Gen), BCom Accounting, BCom Law, BAdmin, BCom (Gen), BCom (ACC) 4-year programme 5 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. Listening and note-taking skills Group dynamics skills Critical thinking skills Reading skills Writing skills Referencing skills Digital information literacy skills ALB 131 for 4-year extended curriculum students only None None Hours 60 6 30 14 40 0 82
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150 B. Time-table requirement per week. Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 Continuous evaluation: 60% - tests, tutorials and major assignments 40% - examinations
Department of Accounting Accounting for Management First Year Home Department Module Topic Generic module name Alpha-numeric code Credit Value Proposed semester/term Duration Programmes in which the module is offered Level Main Outcomes ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGEMENT 131/132 ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGEMENT 131/132 ACM131 (for 2nd year BCom4-yr programme students) ACM132 (for BCom students) 15 ACM131 (1ST SEMESTER) ACM132 (2ND SEMESTER) S University 5 At the end of the module, students will be able to: 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. 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 BCom: QSC131or QSC132 or Maths 126 BCom 4-year ACC130 or ACC131 or ACC133 and QSC131 or QSC132 or QSA131 None Financial Accounting 131 Hours 83
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56 28 9 57 150 B. Time table requirements per week Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 Test, tutorials, assignments and tasks: 40% final mark Examination: 60% final mark Continuous and Final Assessment
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ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGEMENT 231 ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGEMENT 231 ACM231 20 Semester (1st semester) University 6 The learner should be able to: Determine product cost. Use CVP analysis. Prepare and interpret budgets Make decisions based on relevant accounting data 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 55% ACM 131 or ACM132 Or Financial Accounting 131 and MAN131 or MAN132 ALC 131 or ALC132 and IFS131 OR IFS132 None Management Accounting 234 Hours B.Time Table requirements per week 56 hrs Lectures per week 3 44hrs Practicals per week 0 8 Tutorials per week 1
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92hrs 200 Test, tutorials, assignments and tasks: Examination : 60% final mark
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ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGEMENT 233 ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGEMENT 233 ACM233 20 Semester (2nd semester) University 6 The learner should be able to: Prepare and present company annual financial statements Understand financial statements for separate companies and groups Prepare and understand the statement of cash flows Undertake financial analysis and interpretation of financial statements Understand business and financial risk Framework for the preparation and presentation of financial statements Initial recognition and measurement of selected elements of financial statements Subsequent measurement of selected elements Selected International \Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Statement of cash flows Financial structure and financial instruments Financial analysis and decision making Basic business combinations Capita selecta ACM131 or ACM132 with 55% OR FIA131 and ALC131 or ALC132 and IFS131 or IFS132 None Accounting Information Applications 237 Hours B.Time Table requirements per week 56 hrs 8 Lectures pw 8 136 200 Test and Tutorials : 40% final mark Examination : 60% final mark
Faculty Home Department Module Topic Generic Module Name Alpha Numeric Code NQF Credit Value Duration Proposed semester to be offered Programmes in which the module is offered
Economic and Management Sciences Accounting Financial Accounting Financial Accounting 131 FIA131 15 Semester (First) B.Com(Acc) and B.Com
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5 1 The learner should be able to prepare: -the financial statements of a sole trader - various control accounts and their reconciliation (ie. Debtors, creditors, bank) Accounting as information system Introduction to GAAP and the IFRS Framework 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 NSC Maths level 4 and Accounting level 5 Or NSC Maths level 5 if Accounting was not taken at NSC B.Com(Acc) Extended Curriculum: ACC132 None ACM131 or ACM132 or ACM112 Amended Hours 56 5 9 80 150 B. Amended time-table requirement per week Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 Tests and Tutorials : 40% final mark Examination : 60% final mark CFA Economic and Management Sciences Accounting Financial Accounting Financial Accounting 132 FIA132 15 Semester Second B.Com(Acc) and B.Com 5 1 The learner should be able to prepare: the financial statements of various forms of business entities. an analysis of accrual financial statements Non- current assets Accounting for various forms of business entities Companies Non profit organisations etc. 86
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Statement of cash flows Reading and analysis of financial statements. 50% in FIA131 Or 70% in ACM131 or ACM132(first attempt) None None Amended Hours 56 5 9 80 150 B. Amended time-table requirement per week Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 Tests and Tutorials : 40% final mark Examination : 60% final mark CFA
Methods of student assessment : Assessment module type: Second Year Faculty Home Department Module Topic Generic Module Name Alpha Numeric Code NQF Credit Value Duration Proposed semester to be offered Programmes in which the module will be offered NQF Level Year level Main Outcomes
Economic and Management Sciences Accounting Financial Accounting 214 Financial Accounting 214 FIA214 20 Semester First B.Com(Acc) and B.Com 6 2
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Recognize, measure and disclose the effects of business transactions and other events and conditions on a reporting entity in compliance with the accounting treatment prescribed by Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and prepare financial reports for the reporting entity and the group in accordance with GAAP. Detailed application of a selection of statements of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, including selected standards from International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and accounting for group situations. Financial Accounting 131 and 132 None ACM232 Hours B.Time Table requirements per week 70 10 Lectures pw 4 0 Practicals p.w 0 13 Tutorials p.w. 1 107 200 87
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Tests and Tutorials : 40% final mark Examination : 60% final mark CFA Economic and Management Sciences Accounting Financial Accounting Financial Accounting 225 FIA225 20 Semester Second B.Com(Acc) and B.Com 6 2
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Recognize, measure and disclose the effects of business transactions and other events and conditions on a reporting entity in compliance with the accounting treatment prescribed by Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) , and prepare financial reports for the reporting entity and the group in accordance with GAAP. Detailed application of a selection of statements of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, including selected standards from International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and accounting for group situations. Financial Accounting 214 (50%) None ACM232 Hours B.Time Table requirements per week 70 10 Lectures pw 4 0 Practicals p.w 0 13 Tutorials p.w. 1 107 200 Tests and Tutorials : 40% final mark Examination : 60% final mark CFA
Third Year FIA312, 313 and 322, 323 will be presented for the last time in 2012. Modules will be replaced by FIA324 from 2013 Home Department Module Topic Generic module name Alpha-numeric code Credit Value Duration Proposed semester/term Programme in which the module will be offered Accounting Financial Accounting 312 Financial Accounting 312 FIA312 15 Semester 1 BCom Accounting, BCom General
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7 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. Selected statements of GAAP. Techniques for preparing consolidated financial statements. Financial accounting 212 and 213 and 222 and 223 Financial accounting 313 None Hours 40 hours 5 hours 105 hours 150 hours B. Time-table requirements per week Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 Tests and Tutorials: 40% of final mark Examination : 60% of final mark ACCOUNTING FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 313 FIA313-FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FIA313-Financial Accounting 15 Semester 1 BCom Accounting, BCom General 7 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. Selected statements of GAAP. Techniques for preparing consolidated financial statements. Financial accounting 212 and 213 and 222 and 223 Financial accounting 312 None Hours 40 5 105 150 B. Time-table requirements per week Lectures p.w. 89
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NB: Financial Accounting 312 and 313 will be examined collectively in one examination paper of 3 hours Home Department Module Topic Generic module name Alpha-numeric code Credit Value Duration Proposed semester/term Programme in which the module will be offered Level Main Outcomes ACCOUNTING FIA 322 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FIA322 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FIA322 Financial Accounting 15 Semester 2 BCom Accounting, BCom General 7 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. Selected statements of GAAP. Techniques for preparing consolidated financial statements. 40% in Financial accounting 312 and 313 Financial accounting 323 None Hours 40 5 105 150 B. Time-table requirements per week Lecturers p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorial p.w. Tests and Tutorials: 40% of final mark Examination : 60% of final mark
B: Financial Accounting 322 and 323 will be examined collectively in one examination paper of 3 hours Home Department Module Topic Generic module name Alpha-numeric code Credit Value Duration Proposed semester/term Programme in which the module will be offered Level Main Outcomes ACCOUNTING FIA323 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FIA323 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FIA323 Financial Accounting 15 Semester 2 BCom Accounting, BCom General 7 At the end of this module, students will be able to:
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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. Selected statements of GAAP. Techniques for preparing consolidated financial statements. 40% Financial accounting 312 and 313 Financial accounting 322 None Hours 40 5 105 150 B. time- table requirements per week Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. Tests and Tutorials: 40% of final mark Examination : 60% of final mark
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Economic and Management Sciences Accounting Auditing Auditing 236 AUD236 10 Semester Second B.Com(Acc), BCom General 6 2 At the end of the module, students will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the functions and responsibilities of an external auditor Demonstrate an understanding of the regulatory environment governing the external audit function. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of ethical behaviour by professional accountants, and apply SAICAs Code of Professional Conduct. Demonstrate an understanding of the stages of the external audit process. Demonstrate an understanding of concepts and principles important to the external audit process, e.g. materiality and risk assessment. Demonstrate, for manual (non-computerised) environments, an understanding of sound internal controls, design basic internal control systems, and constructively criticise such systems. Design basic audit programmes for manual (non-computerised) environments. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the different types of reports that an external auditor can issue. 91
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An introduction to external auditing SAICAs Code of Professional Conduct The audit process Materiality determination Risk assessment Internal control techniques Audit testing techniques The application of control techniques to two cycles The application of audit testing techniques to two cycles Business Ethics 211 (50% required) None None Hours 42 7 15 36 100 B. Amended time-table requirement per week Lectures p.w. 2 Practicals p.w. 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 Tests and Tutorials- 40% final mark Examination - 60% final mark CFA
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AUD316, 326 will be presented for the last time in 2012. Modules will be replaced by AUD327from 2013. Home Department Module Topic Generic module name Alpha-numeric code Credit value Duration Proposed semester Programme in which the module is offered Level Main Outcomes ACCOUNTING AUDITING AUD316 AUDITING 316 AUD316 15 Year 2 year 7 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,
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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 auditors report Computer controls and auditing Going concern and factural insolvency Reliance on other partners The audit report Related services Auditing 236 Financial Accounting 212 and 213 and 222 and 223 Company Law 211 Concurrent with Auditing 326 None Contact with lecturer/ tutor : 56 hours Test and examinations : 9 hours Self-study : 85 hours Total learning time :150 hours Tests and Tutorials Examination : 40% final mark : 60% final mark
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ACCOUNTING AUDITING 326 AUDITING 326 AUD326 15 Year Programme 7 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. Continuance of the programme content of Auditing 316 Control and audit of the accounting cycles Auditing 236 Financial Accounting 212 and 213 and 222 and 223 Company Law 211 Auditing 316 None Contact with lecturer/ tutor : 56 hours Test and examinations : 9 hours Self-study : 85 hours 93
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NB: Auditing 316 and 326 will be examined collectively in one examination paper of 3 hours. Management Accounting and Financial Management Faculty Home Department Module Topic Generic Module Name Alpha Numeric Code NQF Credit Value Duration Proposed semester to be offered Programmes in which the module is offered NQF Level Year level Main Outcomes Economic and Management Sciences Accounting Management Accounting MANAGEMENT ACOUNTING 234 MAC234 10 Semester First B.Com Accounting 6 2 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; 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; 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 FIA 131 and FIA132 and ALC 131 or ALC132 None None Amended Hours 56 0 9 0 94
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MAC314, 324 current module descriptors will be applicable for 2012 only. Home Department Module name Generic module name Alpha-numeric Code Credit Value Duration Module type Level Main Outcomes ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING MAC 314 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING MAC 314 MAC314 15 S Programme 7 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. 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 Management Accounting 234 or Accounting for Management 231 None None 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 ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING MAC 324 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING MAC 324 MAC324 15 S Programme
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7 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. 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 Management Accounting 314 None None 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
Corporate & Financial Management Faculty Home Department Module Topic Generic Module Name Alpha-numeric Code NQF Credit Value Duration Proposed semester to be offered Programmes in which the module will be offered NQF Level Year level Main Outcomes Economic and Management Sciences Accounting Corporate and Financial Management Corporate and Financial Management CFM221 CFM221 10 Semester Second B.Com Accounting 6 2 At the end of the module students will be able to: Develop and evaluate an entitys strategies. Demonstrate an understanding of an entitys plan for risk management. Demonstrate an understanding of an entitys governance model. Establish and evaluate overall financial goals. Analyse an entitys financial situation. Demonstrate an understanding of strategies for avoiding and dealing with business failure. Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of risk and return and the portfolio theory. Demonstrate an understanding of the cost of capital and the capital structure of an entity. 96
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Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the capital budgeting process. Business strategy. Risk management concepts. Aspects of corporate governance. Functions of financial management. Analysis of financial information. Business in difficulty. Time value of money. Risk and return and the portfolio theory. Cost of capital. Capital structure. Capital budgeting. MAC234 and BET211 None None Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week 42 Lectures p.w. 2 15 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 9 34 100 CAM 40% final mark Examination 60% final mark CFA
Economic and Management Sciences Accounting TAXATION TAXATION 228 TAX 228 10 Semester Second B.Com(Acc) 6 2 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 Understand in detail the framework for the determination of taxable income and income tax Gross Income, Exempt Income and Taxable Income General Deductions Formula Special Deductions Individuals Administration, Returns, Assessments, Objection and Appeal Value-Added Tax, Donations Tax and Estate Duty Taxation of capital gains 97
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TAX318, 328 will be presented for the last time in 2012. Modules will be replaced by TAX327 in 2013. Home Department Module Name Generic module name Alpha-numeric Code Credit Value Duration Module Type Level Main Outcomes ACCOUNTING TAXATION TAX 318 TAXATION TAX 318 TAX318 15 Year Programme 7 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 persons liability for normal tax, VAT, donations tax and estate duty; and Be able to calculate a persons liabilities for income tax, VAT, donations tax and estate duty 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 Tax 228 Financial Accounting 212 and 213 and 222 and 223 Tax 328 None Contact with lecturer / tutor: 56.0 hours Tests & examinations: 5.5 hours 98
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ACCOUNTING TAXATION TAX 328 TAXATION TAX 328 TAX328 15 Year Programme 7 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 persons liability for normal tax, VAT, donations tax and estate duty; and Be able to calculate a persons liabilities for income tax, VAT, donations tax and estate duty 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 Tax 228 Financial Accounting 212, 213, 222, 223 Tax 318 None Contact with lecturer / tutor: 56.0 hours Tests & examinations: 6.5 hours Self-study: 87.5 hours Total learning time: 150.0 hours Tests & tutorials (DP) : 40% of final mark Examination 60% of final mark
Accounting Information Applications Home Department Module Topic Generic Module Name Alpha Numeric Code NQF Credit Value Duration Proposed semester to be offered Programmes in which the module is offered NQF Level Year level Accounting ACCOUNTING INFORMATION APPLICATIONS ACCOUNTING INFORMATION APPLICATIONS ACC 237 ACC237 10 Semester Second B.Com(Acc) 6 2 99
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At the end of the module, students will be able to: Understand the need for access to information. Be familiar with and identify the opportunities to use information as a business tool. Understand the basic components of a business process model. Use process models to document business activities. Critically appraise a business process model. Enhance financial reporting using IT tools. Use spreadsheets to analyse business data. Use accounting software packages to process accounting information. Use business intelligence software to provide. management information and financial reporting Demonstrating an understanding of e-business systems The role of information within business. Business processes and enterprise software. Data Modelling and Business Intelligence. Processing using computerised accounting packages. Using spreadsheets for financial analysis and reporting. Using Internet tools in an accounting context Capita selecta as determined by the Department of Accounting IFS 131 or IFS132 and FIA131 and FIA132 None None Amended Hours 42 10 12 6 30 100 B. Amended time-table requirement per week Lectures p.w. 1 Practicals p.w.2 Tutorials p.w.0 Test and Tutorials :50% final mark Examination :50% final mark CFA
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Economic and Management Sciences Accounting Business Ethics Business Ethics 211 BET211 10 Semester First B.Com(Acc) and B.Com 6 2 100
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At the end of the module, students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of: Some important value systems. Absolutism and relativism as possible responses to other value systems Virtue ethics, rule morality and utilitarianism, and to apply the latter two approaches. Methods for general ethical decision-making. Issues of macro-ethics. Some theories regarding the moral obligations of the modern corporation. Corporate governance. Ethics management. The professional status of the professional accountant, and the accountants resulting obligations. Some organisational theories. Ethical issues relating to accounting and auditing. Some important value systems General theory of ethics Issues of macro-ethics Some theories about the moral obligations of the modern corporation An introduction to corporate governance Ethics management The professional status of the professional accountant Some organisational theories MAN111 or MAN131 or MAN132; and ACM112 or ACM131 or ACM132 or FIA111or FIA131; and ALC101 or ALC131 or ALC132 None None Amended Hours 28 15 5.5 51.5 100 B. Amended time-table requirement per week Lectures p.w.2 Practicals p.w.0 Tutorials p.w.0 Tests and Tutorials and assignments : 60% final mark Examination : 40% final mark CFA
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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) requires 55% in both Finance modules (MAN235 and MAN234) at the 2nd year level or a pass in MAN312. Entrepreneurship and Insurance are offered as half subjects at the 3rd year
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First Year Level Students who are registered for a degree in the Arts, CHS or Law faculties are required to complete Introduction to the Economy and Business (IEB 133)in the 1st Semester before completing MAN 132 in the 2nd Semester (or MAN131 if taken the following year). Management First Year Home Department Module Topic Generic module name Alpha-numeric Code ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (MANAGEMENT/ECONOMICS) INTRODUCTION TO THE ECONOMY AND BUSINESS INTRODUCTION TO THE ECONOMY AND BUSINESS IEB 131 (for non-EMS students) IEB133 (for EMS Students) IEB134 (Repeat module in the 2nd semester) 15 S Programme BCom.(Gen) Extended Curriculum, B.A., SRes or Law 5 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 Africas 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. 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 None Man131 or Man132 None Hours B. Time-table requirement per week 56 30 7 57 150 Business Plan; Tutorial exercises; Oral Presentations; Semester Tests (60%); Examination 40%
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MANAGEMENT MAN131/132: PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MAN131/132: PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MAN131 (1st Semester) MAN132 (2nd Semester) 15 Semester University 5 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 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 IEB131 or IEB133 None MAN111 and MAN121 Contact with lecturer/tutor: 56 hours Assignments and tasks: 30 hours Tests and examinations: 7 hours Self-study: 57 hours Practicals: 0 hours Total learning time: 150 hrs Test(s); tutorials, assignments (60%) Examination 40%.
Consists of 4 compulsory modules, 2 in each semester Entrepreneurship was discontinued as a 2nd year subject in 2010. BCom (Extended 4-year), BAdmin and students not registered for degrees in EMS may register for Management (see above) or SME Management comprising the following modules: Man201 Entrepreneurship Man231 Marketing Man233 Operations Management Man206 Finance for Small and Medium Enterprises
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Students registering for SME Management require 60% average for Man201, Man231, Man233 and Man206 at the first attempt to major in Management at 3rd year level. Students who do not get 60% may register for SME Management at 3rd year level but may not be able to continue to Honours studies in Management. Semester 1 Home Department Module Topic Generic module name Alpha-numeric code Credit Value Duration Programmes in which the module is offered Level Main Outcomes SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT MARKETING MARKETING MAN231 (111013) 10 Semester (1st) BCom (General). BCom.(Law), BCom.(Evenings), BAdmin, B.A.(SRM), BSc(CHS), BA (Tourism), Bed (EMS) 6 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. Strategic Marketing planning and environmental analysis Product, pricing, distribution and promotion strategies International marketing MAN 111 and MAN 121 OR MAN 131 or MAN 132, Academic Literacy for Commerce or equivalent None B. Time-table of Requirement per week Hours 33 10 Lectures p.w. 1.5 5 Practicals p.w 0 0 Tutorials p.w 1 45 7 100 Tests and Assignments (60%) Final Assessment (40%) SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE FINANCE MANAGEMENT FINANCE & ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES FINANCIAL AND ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES MAN 235 (111017) 10 Semester (1st) BCom (General), BCom(Law), BCom(Evenings), BAdmin 6 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 Financial statement analysis Time value of money 104
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Break-even analysis and profit planning Working capital management Computer simulations MAN 111 and MAN 121 OR MAN 131 or MAN 132, QSC 132 or QSA 131 or Maths 111 or ECO135 or STA 132 or Business Stats 131/132 Man 234 ACM131/132 or FIA131; STA134 or Bus Stats 131/132 None B. Time-table of Requirement per week Hours 35 16 Lectures p.w. 1.5 6 Practicals p.w 0 0 Tutorials p.w 1 43 100 Tests and Assignments (60%) Final Assessment (40%)
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Man 233 (111015) 10 Semester (2nd) BCom (General), BCom (Law), BCom (After Hours), BAdmin, B.A (SRM), B.A (Tourism), B.Ed (EMS) 6 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 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 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 SMEs) (40%) None None Hours B. Time-Table Requirements per week 33 Lectures p.w. 2 (1 x1) 1.5 10 Tutorials p.w 1 5 . 45 7 105
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100 Tutorials & tests (60%) Final Assessment (40%) SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT BUSINESS FINANCE MANAGEMENT BUSINESS FINANCE Man 234 (111016) 10 Semester (2nd) BCom (General), BCom (Law), BCom (Evenings), BAdmin 6 At the end of the module students will be able to: 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 Risk and return Valuation of assets Capital budgeting Working Capital Management 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 (40%) None None Hours B. Time-Table Requirements per week 35 1 16 Lectures p.w.1.5 6 Tests 6 x 1 Examination 1x2 Tutorials p.w 1 43 100 Tutorials & tests (60%) Final Assessment (40%) SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENTREPRENEURSHIP STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS Man 201 (111236) 10 Semester BCom ((4-year) BAdmin, B.A (SRM), B.A (Tourism), B.Ed (EMS), BSc (CHS) 6 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 106
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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 Entrepreneurship and enterprise development policy and practice Overview of successful enterprises Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs Establishing a new enterprise Business plan components Procedures in developing a business plan Man111 and Man121 or Man131 or 132, ALC or equivalent MAN206 None Hours 35 10 5 0 50 . 100 Tests and Tutorials Examination
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE FINANCE FOR SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES FINANCE FOR SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES MAN 206 10 Semester BAdmin., B.A(SRM), BA (Tourism), BSC (CHS), BEd (EMS subjects), BCom General (4-year) 7 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 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 MAN111 and MAN121 or MAN131 or MAN132; ALC or EED (or 107
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Third Year Three majors are offered in the School of Business and Finance Management, Finance and SME Management (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) if offered a. Management MAN 305 and 312 b. Management MAN 305 and MAN325 c. Management MAN 303 and 306 d. Finance MAN 307 and 308 (Investments) e. Insurance IST309 and IST310 Finance Compulsory Modules: Management MAN 305, 307, 308 and 312 Sme Management Compulsory Modules: Management 314 and Management 325 Project Management Electives: One of the following pairs of modules ( 2x15 credits) a. Management MAN303 Service Marketing and MAN306 Retailing b. Entrepreneurship MAN333 Business Law for SMEs and MAN339 SME Business Planning (if offered) Home Department Module Topic Generic module name Alpha-numeric code Credit Value Duration Programmes in which the module is offered SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION FOR BUSINESS RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION FOR BUSINESS MAN314 (111030) 15 Semester 1 BCom (General), BCom (Law), BCom (After Hours), BAdmin, Relevant non-EMS degrees. 108
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7 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 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 MAN131/MAN 132 OR MAN 111 and 121; QSC and ALC; MAN 231, MAN 233; MAN 235 or MAN 234 or Man201 and Man206 MAN 304; MAN235 None B. Time-table Requirement per week Hours 40 40 Lectures p.w. 2 5 Practicals 0 0 Tutorials 1 45 20 150 Research Project; Tutorial exercises, Oral Presentation and written business communication; Semester Test (60%); Final Assessment (40%) SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT MAN304 (111304) 15 Semester 2 BCom (General), BCom (Law), BCom (Evenings), BAdmin 7 At the end of the module, the student will be able to: (a) 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
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strategies in an integrated manner Implement and monitor selected strategies (b) apply the above analytical tools to case studies 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 MAN131/MAN 132 OR MAN 111 and 121; QSC and ALC; MAN 231, MAN 233; MAN 235 or MAN 234 MAN 314; MAN234 None B. Time-table Requirement per week Hours 40 40 Lectures p.w. 2 15 Practicals 0 0 Tutorials 1 55 0 150 Research Project; Tutorial exercises, Oral Presentation and written business communication; Semester Test (60%); Final Assessment (40%) SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES MARKETING SERVICES MARKETING MAN 303 (111303) 15 Semester (2ND ) BCom (General); BCom (Law), BCom (BAdmin, Relevant nonEMS degrees 7 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 Consumer behavior in services Customer expectations and perceptions Service delivery Managing demand and supply in services QSC and ALC; MAN 231, MAN 233, MAN 234 or MAN 235 or Man201 and Man 206 MAN 306 , MAN325 AND MAN 314 None Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week 40 34 Lectures p.w. 2 110
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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 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 QSC and ALC; MAN 231, MAN 233; MAN 234 or MAN 235 or Man201 and Man206 . MAN303 None B. Time-table Requirement per week Hours 40 34 Lectures p.w. 2 6 Practicals p.w. 0 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 70 150 Case Studies, Tests, Assignments, Tutorials (60%); Final Assessment (40%) SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE FINANCE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT MAN307 (111310) 15 Semester BCom (General), BCom (Law), BCom (After Hours) 7 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 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 QSC and ALC; MAN 234 (55%) and MAN 235 (55%) or MAN 312 MAN308 None B. Time-table Requirement per week Hours 40 30 Lectures p.w. 2 112
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Legal and Taxation Principles Relationship of Insurance Products and their risks b) an ability to identify an analysis insurance risk 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 QSC and ALC; MAN 231, MAN 233, MAN 235, MAN 234 INT310 None Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week 40 Lectures p.w. 30 2 7 Tutorials p.w. 0 0 Practiacls p.w. 1 73 150 Case Studies; Tutorials; Assignments; Oral Presentation; Semester Test (60%); Final Assessment (40%) SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE FINANCE FINANCE/MANAGEMENT - LONG TERM INSURANCE LONG TERM INSURANCE AND RETIREMENT FUNDS IST 310 (111051) 15 Semester 1 BCom (Gen) BCom (Law), BCom.(Evenings), BAdmin 7 Students should be able to demonstrate(a) 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 Retirement Funds Risk an Insurance Different types of Retirement Funds Group Benefits Life Insurance QSC and ALC; MAN 231, MAN 233, MAN 235, MAN 234 INT 309 None Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week 40 30 Lectures p.w. 2 3 Practicals p.w. 0 114
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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 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 QSC and ALC, Man 231, Man 233, Man 235 or Man 234 None Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week 40 35 Lectures p.w. 2 7 Practicals p.w 0 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 68 150 Tests, tutorials, research assignments (60%); Final Assessment (40%) SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT CAPITA SELECTA CAPITA SELECTA MAN332 (111029) 15 Semester BCom (Gen) BCom (Law), BCom.(Evenings), BAdmin 7 Outcomes will vary depending on the course content Subject to the availability of visiting academic staff None None None Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week 40 40 Lectures p.w. 7 Practicals p.w. 0 Tutorials p.w. 63 150 Tests, assignments, presentation, tutorial exercises (60%); Final Assessment (40%) 116
Entrepreneurship Third Year Home Department Module Topic Generic Module Name Alpha-numeric Code Credit Value Duration Proposed semester Programmes in which module will be offered Level Main Outcomes SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT MAN325 MAN325 15 Semester 2 BCom. (Gen), BCom.(Law), BAdmin., BCom.(4 year), other programmes which permit Management as a major. 7 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 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 QSC, ALC, STA131/132/BUS131/132; MAN233; MAN234 or MAN235 or MAN206 and Man201 MAN305 or MAN324 or SME Management None Hours B. Time-table Requirements per week 40 Lectures p.w 2 30 Practicals pw 0 0 Tutorials pw 1 7 42 31 150 Assignments, tests; tutorial exercises; project (60%) and examination (40%)
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP BUSINESS LAW FOR SMES BUSINESS LAW FOR SMES MAN 333 (111333) 15 Semester (until 2013) BCom.(Gen), BAdmin, BA (Tourism) BA (SRM), BSc(CHS), B.Ed(EMS) 7 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. 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. 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, MAN231, AND 234, or MAN235 or MAN206 and Man201 MAN339 MAN205 Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week 40 40 Lectures p.w. 2 7 Practicals p.w. 0 0 Tutorials p.w. 01 63 150 Assignments, Tutorials, Test and Project (60%) Final Assessment (40%) SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE ENTREPRENEURSHIP GLOBAL MARKETS AND EXPORTS GLOBAL MARKETS AND EXPORTS MAN 337 (111373) 15 Semester Evenings only (if offered) BCom.(Gen) (Evenings) 7 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. International trade
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE SME BUSINESS PLANNING SME BUSINESS PLANNING MAN 339 (111339) 15 Semester - full time only (until 2013) BCom.(Gen) Foundation, BAdmin, BA (Tourism), BA (SRM), BSc(CHD), Bed (EMS) 7 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 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 QSC or QSF and ALC or equivalent MAN 231, MAN 233; MAN234 or MAN235 or MAN206 and Man201 MAN333 None
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Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week 40 40 Lectures p.w. 2 5 Practicals p.w. 0 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 65 0 150 Draft plan, Presentations, Executive Summaries, Individual Project, Tests (60%) Summative Assessment: Business Plan (40%)
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 1 st 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. 1. ECO 331 : Compulsory module 2. ECO 332 : Compulsory module 3. ECO 311: Required if student intends doing Honours in Economics ECO 121: Microeconomics I Economics 131121 15 S University Module 5 ECO 121 - Upon completion of this course learners should be in a position to: Make use of mathematical skills for graphical and algebraic analysis. Understand the foundational concepts of micro-economic principles and its application. Supply, demand, elasticity and simultaneous linear equations. Introduction to the optimising behaviour of individual households and firms and the coordination of these individual decisions through markets. Elementary theories of the consumer and the firm; non-linear quadratic equations. Same as for admission to the B.Com.- programme None No Concurrent Registrations ECO 231 Contact with lecturer / tutor: 48 hours Assignments & tasks: 10 hours Tests & examinations: 15 hours Self-study: 27 hours Practicals: 120
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BEcon 7 1 The learner should be able to: Define Local Economic Development Explain the different local economic development activities and strategies. Describe the basic approaches, techniques and practices of local economic development. An overview of the following topics will be introduced to guide the learner towards the more in-depth studies during the degree: Introduction to Economic development, economic development players, local economic development Profiling a local economy LED strategic planning LED Marketing and attraction Business retention and expansion Entrepreneurial and small business development Managing economic development organisations None None Hours 48 62 122 B. Time-table Requirement per week Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w.
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At the end of the module, students should be able to demonstrate: The ability to use mathematical skills to solve various linear economic problems (e.g., solving for equilibrium price and quantity, deriving consumer and producer surplus, elasticity values, etc.) and non-economic problems (e.g., production decisions that would minimize cost for the firm, profit maximization, etc.) The ability to analyze economic data to interpret what is going on in the economic world (e.g., real GDP growth, inflation, unemployment rate, etc.) 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 Application of Mathematics on linear economic problems (supply and demand: derive equations, determine equilibria in different contexts, elasticity, consumer and producer surplus, break-even analysis) Differential calculus Application of differentiation techniques on non-linear economic problems (cost minimization, production maximization, profit maximization, etc.) Presentation and interpretation of macroeconomic data (economic growth, inflation, unemployment rate) The Keynesian macroeconomic model Logarithms and natural logarithms and their application on economic problems MAM126 or QSC131/132 or QSF (70%) ECO 134 None Hours B.Time-table requirements per week 70 16 Lectures p/w 3 8 Practicals p/w 2 56 Tutorials p/w 1
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ECO133/134 (from 2009) None ECO133 or 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) ECONOMICS MACRO ECONOMICS MACRO ECONOMICS ECO232 10 NQF Semester (1st semester) University Module 6 Upon completion of this course students will 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. National Income Components of GDP Goods and Financial Markets IS-LM model and AD-AS model Unemployment and Inflation ECO133/134 (from 2009) None ECO133 or ECO134 21 hours 30 hours 20 hours 29 hours 100 hours Hours Time Table Requirements per week 21 Lectures p/week 2 30 Practicals 20 Tutorials p/w 1
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Upon the successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Understand the composition of the public sector in South Africa. Critically evaluate the different views on the role of government in an economy Identify the challenges facing the South Africa government Understand the basic principles of expenditure- and tax theory and be able to apply these. Understand the basics of fiscal policy (including the budgetary process) in South Africa. 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. ECO133 or ECO134 None ECO133 or ECO134 25 hours (Excluding consultation) 10 hours 5:20 hours 58 hours 1:40 hours 100 hours Hours Time Table Requirements per week 25 Lectures p/week 2 10 Practicals p/week 5:20 Tutorials 1 58 1:40 100 Final Examination = 40% Continuous Evaluation = 60% (Assignment, Tests, Tutorials) ECONOMICS INTERMEDIATE MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS INTERMEDIATE MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS ECO235 10 Semester (2nd) Programme 6 At the end of the module, students will 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 127
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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.) Advanced differentiation techniques to solve economic problems, e.g., product rule, quotient rule, chained rule, and partial differentiation Application of mathematical skills to solve for intermediate linear and non-linear economic problems, such as consumption equilibrium (budget line vs. indifference curves), production equilibrium (isocost lines vs. isoquants), IS-LM curves and ADAS curves Basic statistics for data analysis purpose: Types of data, summary statistics of data (mean, variance, etc.), confidence intervals using normal distribution and t-distribution Basic econometrics: Methodology, Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) theory, bivariate regressions vs. multivariate regressions, interval estimation and hypothesis testing 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.) ECO133 or Eco 134 and ECO135 None ECO133 or Eco 134 and ECO135 Hours Time Table Requirements per week 21(3 hrs of lecture per week, Lectures p/week 2 every alternate week) 30 Practicals p/week 9 Tutorials p/week 1 40 100 Continuous assessment tests, tutorial exercises & assignments (60%); Examination 40%
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. Home Department Module Topic Generic module name Alpha-numeric Code Credit Value Duration Module Type Level Main Outcomes ECONOMICS MICROECONOMICS MICROECONOMICS ECO331 15 S University Module 7 Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: Discuss general equilibrium and welfare analysis Analyse the behaviour of the firm under different market structures Analyse the firms behaviour using game theory 128
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Explain and formulate the conditions for economic efficiency Analyse factor markets under different market structures General equilibrium and Welfare Analysis Market Structure and Competitive Strategy Factor Markets ECO133 or ECO134 and ECO231 None ECO 231 Hours B. Time table requirements per week 28 Lectures per week 34 Practicals per week 58 Tutorials 30
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ECONOMICS MACROECONOMICS MACROECONOMICS ECO332 15 S University 7 Upon completion of this course students will be able 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. 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 ECO133 or ECO134 and ECO232 None ECO 232 Hours B. Time Table Requirements per week 28 Lectures per week 2 34 Practicals per week 58 Tutorials 30
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ECONOMICS International Trade Economics International Trade Economics ECO335 15 S University 7 Upon completion of this course students will 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. 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 ECO 111/ ECO 112 /113(65%), ECO 121, ECO133 or ECO134 and ECO 231/ ECO 232 None 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 Hours B. Time Table Requirements per week 28 Lectures per week 2 34 Practicals per week 1 58 Tutorials 30 150 Final exam = 40% Year Mark = 60% (Class tests, module test, assignments and essay) ECONOMICS DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS ECO336 15 S University 7 Upon completion of this course students will 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. Determination of poverty and inequality Growth and development experiences of developing countries 130
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Agrarian change and industrialization strategies Capital Flows, debt and finance ECO133 or ECO134 and ECO232 None ECO 232 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 Hours B. Time Table Requirements per week 28 Lectures per week 2 34 Practicals per week 1 58 Tutorials 30 150 Final exam = 40% Continuous evaluation = 60% (assignments, class tests, semester test) ECONOMICS INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRICS INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMETRICS ECO311 15 S University 7 At the end of the module, students will be able to demonstrate: An understanding on the basics of probability and statistics An understanding of the use of econometrics to analyze the relationship amongst different variables An ability to run the econometric models and interpret the results Nature and scope of Econometrics Basics of probability and statistics The linear regression model: Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), bivariate regressions, multivariate regressions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, Different functional forms of regression models Regressions on dummy explanatory variables Introduction to E-Views Regression analysis in practice: Multicollinearity, autocorrelation and heteroscedasticity ECO133 or ECO134 AND ECO232 None ECO232 Hours Time Table requirements per week 21 Lectures per week 2 35 Practicals per week 6 Tutorials
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88 150 Final exam = 40% Continuous evaluation = 60% (assignments, class tests, semester test) ECO 301 Environmental Economics ECONOMICS ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS ECO301 15 S University 7 Student can work as environmental economists, in the public & private sectors. Analyze the environment impact of policies & projects. The historical development of Environmental Economics. The circular economy. The economics of pollution. Taxation and optimal pollution. The economies of natural resources, development and environment. ECO133 or ECO134 AND Eco231 and Eco234 Eco 231 and Eco 234 Hours Time Table Requirements per week 21 Lectures per week 35 Practicals per week 6 Tutorials 88 150 Exams 40% Continuous Evaluation 60% ECO 334 Public Sector Economics ECONOMICS PUBLIC SECTOR ECONOMICS PUBLIC SECTOR ECONOMICS ECO334 15 S University 7 Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: Discuss the main theories of how public choices are made. Discuss models which explain the growth of government expenditure. Analyse and explain the economic effects of different types of taxes. Discuss fiscal and social policy. Explain the key principles of fiscal federalism. Public Choice Theory Public expenditure Taxation 132
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Fiscal federalism ECO133 or ECO134 AND ECO231 and ECO232 and ECO234 None No concurrent registration of ECO 234 and ECO 334 Hours Time Table Requirements per week 21 Lectures per week 35 Practicals per week 6 Tutorials 88 150 Final examination: Continuous evaluation:
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EMS School of Government Local Economic Development: Economic Profiling -Quantitative Analysis Local Economic Development 10 Semester Second semester BEcon 7 2 After completing this module, learners should be able to: Discuss appropriate features of economic profiling. Apply the concepts on a municipal, district, metro or regional level. Describe and apply different research methodologies for development information Explain fundamental development concepts Conduct basic calculations and data analysis as part of compiling of a development profile of a local area focusing on a detailed economic analysis of the area The following main topics are covered in the module: Definitions of Development Basic economic principles of indicator frameworks as an economic development tool Basic Research methodologies to apply statistics Basic excel skills for development profiling Practically compiling a local development profile for a local area Introduction to Local Economic Development None Hours 31 30 1 6 32 hours 100 hours 133 B. Time-table Requirement per week Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w.
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Continuous Assessment Formal assessment. i.e. Test, Assignment and group tasks EMS School of Government Investment Promotion Investment Promotion PUB424 15 Semester 2013 BEcon 8 4 At the end of this module a student should be able to: Discuss practical skills required to be an efficient practitioner in developing policy and strategies that are useful in attracting appropriate investors into a municipality, district, metro or region. Analyze with practical skills to be used to analyze and interpret specific investor needs and behavior. Design tools that will enrich and support investor decision makers in appropriate investor related decisions. The following main topics are covered in the module: Investor Behavior and Psychology Processes of Foreign Direct Investment Regional Investment Promotion Economic Development and Foreign Investment Technology and Investment Investment Policy and Strategy None None None Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week 48 Lectures p.w. 62 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 40 150 CPA Assignment writing Test Group tasks EMS School of Government Local Economic Development: Enabling Mechanisms Local Economic Development: Enabling Mechanism LED211 15 semester 134
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First semester BEcon 7 3 After completing this module, participants should be able to: Practically apply the various enabling mechanisms, frameworks and tools available for economic development. Conduct an analysis of the national environment for various configurations of the above enabling mechanisms Design and use a sector competency template to investigate the implications of each enabling framework for the three sectors public, private and civil Identify and discuss the risks and benefits associated with each of the enabling frameworks. Identify economic development tools to develop business cooperatives, clusters, corridors, zones innovation incubators and technology hubs. Design and complete various sector competency templates Interpret data from sector competency templates Engage with business, business chambers and industrial support mechanisms The following main topics are covered in the module: Mechanisms to plan and unlock economic development potential of a municipality, district or metro. Co-operatives, clusters, corridors, gateways and zones as economic development tools. Logic and dynamics to execute industrial formations and their applicability. Innovation incubators and technology hubs as economic development tools Competency templates Local Economic Development: Economic Profiling None Hours 48 56 B. Time-table Requirement per week Lectures p.w. Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w.
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8 4 At the end of this module a student should be able to: Define development based on the latest development concepts and practically apply the concepts on a municipal, district, metro or regional level. Explain and apply different research methodologies for development information Explain fundamental development concepts Conduct basic calculations and data analysis as part of compiling of a development profile of a local area focusing on a detailed economic analysis of the area The following main topics are covered in the module: Definitions of development Basic economic principles of indicator frameworks as an economic development tool Research methodologies to apply statistics Basic excel skills for development profiling Practically compiling a local development profile for a local area None None None Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week 48 Lectures p.w. 62 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 40 150 CPA Assignment writing Test Group tasks EMS School of Government Public Private Partnership Public Private Partnership PUB421 15 Semester 2013 BEcon 8 4 At the end of this module a student should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of public procurement in the context of municipal fiscal and good governance. Describe the legal framework for public procurement in Local Government. Explain the role of PPP in leveraging private financing. Articulate the different phases of the PPP Project Cycle.
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Good governance Procurement in municipalities Legal framework for public procurement in municipalities Public-private partnership Public-private partnership project cycles None None None Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week 48 Lectures p.w. 62 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 40 150 CPA Assignment writing Test Group tasks
Fare Share Module Descriptors Home Department Module description Generic module name Alpha-numeric code Module numeric code Credit Value Duration Module Type Level Main Outcomes FAIR SHARE, SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FSH121 142000 10 semester Programme 5 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. Writing skills development Various aspects of speech communication Report and proposals writing Preparation of public speeches. None None None Hours 137
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48 10 15 0 27 100 Practical assignments Workplace assessment Assignment writing Group tasks Assessment of speech/ oral communication ability FAIR SHARE, SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS 1 DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS 1 FSH122 142001 10 semester Programme 5 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. The terms economic growth and how to measure it Human development and the indicators thereof A basic understanding of trends in SAs 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 None None Hours 48 10 15 0 27 0 100 Practical assignments Group tasks Class Tests
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FAIR SHARE, SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS 11 DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS 11 FSH118 142002 10 semester Programme 5 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. The terms economic growth and how to measure it Human development and the indicators thereof A basic understanding of trends in SAs 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 None None Hours 48 10 15 0 27 0 100 Writing Assignment Group tasks Class Tests Practical assignments FAIR SHARE, SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES LOCAL GOVERNANCE LOCAL GOVERNANCE FSH127 142127 10 semester Programme 5
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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. 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 None None None Hours 48 15 10 0 27 100 Practical assignments Assignment writing Group tasks Written tests FAIR SHARE, SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FSH123 142004 10 semester Programme 5 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. A definition of Organisational Development and change theories How to do an organizational diagnosis The planning, design and implementation of OD interventions None None None Hours 48 10 15 140
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FAIR SHARE, SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES RESEARCH PROJECT RESEARCH PROJECT FSH124 142005 10 semester Programme 5 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. 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 None None Hours 48 10 15 0 27 100 Production of a research report, based on a research study conducted by the student. FAIR SHARE, SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES WORKPLACE LEARNING WORKPLACE LEARNING FSH125 142006 40 semester Programme 141
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5 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. The content of the curriculum forms the basis of the workplace learning module. None None None Hours 80 80 0 120 60 60 400 Practical assignments Workplace assessment Assignment writing Group tasks FAIR SHARE, SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES TRAINING DESIGN AND FACILITATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTIONS TRAINING DESIGN AND FACILITATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTIONS FSH120 142007 10 semester Programme 5 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. The latest developments around Education, Training and Development in South Africa. Adult Learning Theories. Steps in the Education, Training and Development (ETD) process 142
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FAIR SHARE, SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT, FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT FSH126 142008 10 semester Programme 5 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 womens practical and economical needs and strategic interests; Have a basic knowledge of gender polices. Understand the link between Gender and HIV/AIDS Gender Policies Gender Concepts Women and the economy None None None Hours 48 10 15 0 27 0 100 Assignment writing. Group tasks. Oral assessment. 143
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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 Home Department Module topic Generic module name Alpha-numeric Code Credit Value Duration Module Type Level Main Outcomes INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE IPS131 (For non-EMS students only) IPS132 (For EMS students only) 15 S (2nd semester) University 5 IPS131/132 introduces students to basic constructs in the field of Psychology and Industrial Psychology. Specifically, students should be able to: Explain basic psychology concepts and constructs Describe Industrial Psychology within the field of Psychology List and briefly describe the different personality theories Explain individual differences at work Briefly explain theories pertaining to Industrial Psychology Explain the background to and nature of Industrial and Oganizational Psychology Describe the basic principles of managing people and their behaviour in organizations. Schools of thought in Psychology and Industrial Psychology Individual behavioural processes Social behaviour and processes Personality in the work context Employee and organizational well-being Psychological methodologies None None None Time Table requirements per week 56 hours 56 hours 30 hours 150 hours 8 hours 56 Lectures p/week 30 Practicals p/w 8 56 150 Tests and assignments (continuous evaluation) 60%; Final Examination 40% INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY CAREER PSYCHOLOGY CAREER PSYCHOLOGY IPS231 10 144
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Semester (2nd semester) Bcom, BCom (4-year), BAdmin, BA 6 IPS 231 serves as an introduction to the field of career psychology. At the end of the course students should be able to: Explain the concept: Career; Discuss the evolving concept of career development. Identify and discuss relevant career development issues and its impact on both individuals and organizations; Discuss the dimensions of the Career Cycle; List and discuss the life cycle of an individual and the impact of each stage on his/her career; Discuss the various stages of career development; Identify and discuss the challenges related to each of the career development stages; Explain the role of the organization and the individual with regard to career development Understand the meaning of work Career concepts and a Career Management Model Career Choice Career Anchors Life and Career Stages Organizational Choice Changes in organizations and implications for careers Organizational Support Career Issues IPS 132 None None B. Time-table Requirement per week Hours 28 34 Lectures p.w. 3 4 Tutorials p.w. 0 Practicals p.w. 34 0 100 Final Examination 40% Continuous evaluation 60% 2
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INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY PSYCHOMETRICS PSYCHOMETRICS IPS232 10 Semester (2nd semester) BCom, BCom (4-year), BAdmin, BA 6 After completion of this course, students should be in position to: Explain the nature, characteristics, uses and abuses of psychometric tests. 145
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Describe the legislative and ethical framework pertaining to psychometric tests based on the roles played by various users of psychological assessments; Evaluate selection techniques and decisions and determine fairness and bias involved. Clarify and define competency-based assessment 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 IPS 132 AND BUS 131 or BUS 132 (B.Comm); OR STA 141 OR 141 (B. Admin/BA.) Students must obtain a 50% pass mark in the above modules. None None B. Time-table Requirement per week Hours 28 Lectures p.w. 3 34 Tutorials p.w. 2 4 Practicals p.w 34 100 Final Examination 40% Continuous evaluation 60% INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IPS233 10 Semester (1st semester) B.Com, B.Com (4-year), BAdmin, B.A. 6 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 and explain the history of human resources management Explain the major role(s) and functions of a Human Resources Department; Recognise and evaluate the importance of environmental factors impacting on the management of human resources; Apply knowledge of human resources functions in a real lifesimulated scenario; 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 IPS 132 AND BUS 131 or BUS 132 (B.Comm); OR 146
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STA 141 OR 141 (B. Admin/BA.) Students must obtain a 50% pass mark in the above modules.
None None B. Time-table Requirement per week Hours 28 34 Lectures p.w.1 4 Practicals p.w 0 Tutorials p.w 1 34 100 Continuous evaluation 60% Final Examination 40% INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY LABOUR RELATIONS LABOUR RELATIONS IPS234 10 S B.Com, B.Com (4-year), BAdmin, B.A. 6 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: Describe the environmental context of labour relations; Explain the various parties involved in labour relations and their respective roles; Discuss the importance of promoting sound labour relations in SA Labour relations theory and perspectives The history of labour relations in SA Environmental 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 IPS 132 None None Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week 28 34 Lectures p.w.1 4 Practicals p.w 0 Tutorials p.w1 34 100 147
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Continuous evaluation 60% Final Examination 40% INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR IPS331 IPS331 15 Semester (2nd semester) BCom, BCom (4-year), BAdmin, BA 7 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 and discuss the fundamental characteristics of the field. Critically discuss the theories of motivation and leadership. Discuss the basic principles of group dynamics and team work. Apply theories of Organizational Behaviour to selected cases. Explain the impact of technology on modern organizations Motivation in organizations Group Dynamics & Team Work Communication in Organizations Decision-Making in Organizations Influence, Power and Politics in Organizations Leadership in Organizations Organizational Structure & Design Technology in Organizations Managing Organizational Change Managing Organizational Change Any three of the following (3) modules: IPS231, IPS232, IPS 233 and IPS234 None IPS 131/132 PLUS 331 B. Time-table Requirement per week Hours 28 47 Lectures p.w. 1 5 Practicals p.w. 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 70 150 Final Examination 40%, Continuous evaluation 60%, INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH METHODOLOGY RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IPS 333 15 Semester BCom, BCom (4-year), BAdmin, BA 7 148
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After completion of this course students should be able to: Discuss 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 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 Any three (3) of the following modules: IPS231, IPS232, IPS233, IPS234 None IPS 131/132 PLUS 331 Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week 28 47 Lectures p.w. 1 5 Practicals p.w. 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 70 150 Final Examination 40% Continuous evaluation 60% INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY ERGONOMICS ERGONOMICS IPS 334 15 Semester (2nd semester) BCom, BCom (4-year), BAdmin, BA 7 On completion of this module students should be able to: Think critically about underlying ergonomic principles, theories and constructs Be proficient in applying ergonomic principles/ aspects in the design of workstations for both the able and disabled individuals Identify, analyze and evaluate ergonomic theory efficiently and effectively and recommend solutions to selected cases Develop coherent arguments when evaluating ergonomic theory/cases and recommending solutions Explore the fundamental concepts of ergonomics Apply ergonomics in the design/improvement of products, equipment and the work environment Compare the various human technology systems and approaches Address how humans process information Identify how human performance is affected by task, machine, workspace and environment Consider the importance of anthropometric data in the design of 149
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equipment Address issues relating to workplace design (namely, environmental factors, physical factors, psychological factors, Interpersonal factors and temporal conditions of work) which influence behaviour, health and safety and impact performance and productivity Should be able to apply ergonomic knowledge to ensure that the needs of the special category of the population are provided for Be aware of how posture and movement impact on performance and productivity and contribute to injuries Develop an awareness of the special needs category of the population (namely. Gender, pregnant women and the disabled Ascertain how stress affects people and performance Address ergonomics as part of a business strategy Any three (3) of the following modules: IPS231, IPS232, IPS233, IPS234 None None B. Time-table Requirement per week Hours 28 47 Lectures p.w. 1 5 Practicals p.w. 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 70 150 Final Examination 40% Continuous Evaluation 60% INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY CONSUMER BEHAVIOR CONSUMER BEHAVIOR IPS 335 15 Semester (1st semester) B.Com, B.Com (4-year), BAdmin, B.A. 7 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 behaviour in designing an advertisement Market segmentation and marketing concept Consumer research Consumer as individual: Motivation Personality Perception Learning 150
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Attitude formation and change Communication Consumer in social and cultural setting: Reference groups and family influences Social class Culture Consumers decision-making process: Consumer influence and diffusion of innovations Decision-making and beyond Any three (3) of the following modules: IPS231, IPS232, IPS233, IPS234 None None B. Timetable Requirement per week Hours 28 47 Lectures p.w 1 5 Practical p.w. 0 Tutorials p.w 1 70 150 Final Examination 40% Continuous Evaluation 60% INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY NEGOTIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION NEGOTIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION IPS 336 15 S BCom, BCom (4-year), BAdmin, BA 5 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: Apply conflict handling skills and handle negotiations in a problemsolving manner. Exert certain behaviour in negotiations that is conducive to integrative bargaining. Conclude negotiations and implement agreements successfully. The nature of conflict The nature of negotiation Competitive negotiation Alternatives to competitive negotiation Negotiation communication skills Behaviour of successful negotiators Any three (3) of the following modules: IPS231, IPS232, IPS233, IPS234 None None B. Time-table Requirement per week Hours 28 47 Lectures p.w. 1 5 Practicals p.w. 0 Tutorials p.w 1 70 151
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150 Final Examination 40% Continuous Evaluation 60% INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY TRAINING MANAGEMENT TRAINING MANAGEMENT IPS 337 15 S BCom, BCom (4-year), BAdmin, BA 7 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). 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 outcomesbased assessment system. Any three (3) of the following modules: IPS231, IPS232, IPS233, IPS234 None None B. Time-table Requirement per week Hours 28 47 Lectures p.w. 1 5 Practicals p.w. 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 70 150 Final Examination 40%, Continuous Evaluation 60% (Tests, Assignments)
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Information Systems Undergraduate Syllabus PLEASE NOTE: The Department of Information Systems may decide to limit the number of students accepted into IFS second- and third year modules depending on the amount of resources available. Selection, in this event, will mainly be based on first year IFS marks. The IFS 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 IFS marks. IFS341, 342 and 324 will not be offered on a part-time basis. First Year: (Fundamentals of Information Systems) Home Department Module topic Generic module name Module Code Credit Value Duration Module Type Level Main Outcomes INFORMATION SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS IFS131/132 15 Semester Faculty 5 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 Be practiced in the workings of a typical business information system
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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
None None None 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%).
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Stream 1: (IFS Management) Home Department Module Topic Generic Module Name Alpha-numeric code Credit Value Duration Level Main Outcomes INFORMATION SYSTEMS BUSINESS ANALYSIS BUSINESS ANALYSIS IFS 231 20 SEMESTER (1st Semester) 6 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. Introduction to systems analysis Analysis and documenting of business processes Data modeling Foundations of database design IFS 131 or IFS 132, QSC or QSF or MAT126 and ALC EED and MAM105 (for Computer Science Students) QSF and ALC (BAdmin and BCom 4-year students) None None Hours B. Time-table requirements per week 56 60 Lectures p.w. 3 20 Practicals p.w None 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 64 200 60% - Tests, assignments, tutorials. 40% - Final Assessment INFORMATION SYSTEMS SYSTEMS DELIVERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DELIVERY MANAGEMENT IFS 233 20 SEMESTER (2nd Semester) 6 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
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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. 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 Handing systems over and helping with user acceptance IFS 231 None None B. Time- table requirements per week Hours 56 60 Lectures p.w. 3 20 Practicals p.w None 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 64 200 60% - Tests, assignments, tutorials. 40% - Final Assessment
Stream 2: (IS Development) Home Department Module Topic Generic Module Name Alpha-numeric code Module numeric code Credit Value Duration Level Main Outcomes INFORMATION SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION TO CLIENT-SIDE SCRIPTING INTRODUCTION TO CLIENT-SIDE SCRIPTING IFS 232 (1st Semester) 20 SEMESTER 6 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 155
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Development of client-side browser application modules and simple databases through an object-oriented scripting approach IFS 131/IFS 132 pass requirement at 60%, QSC & ALC None None Hours B. Time-table requirements per week 56 60 Lectures p.w. 3 20 Practicals p.w. 0 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 64 200 60% - Tests, assignments, tutorials. 40% - Final Assessment INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVER-SIDE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT SERVER-SIDE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT IFS 234 20 SEMESTER (2nd Semester) 6 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 Database-driven application development skills The ability to participate in the design and production of a real-world server-side software application IFS 232 Pass requirement, QSC & ALC None None B. Time-table requirements per week Hours 56 60 Lectures p.w. 3 20 Practicals p.w. 0 0 Tutorials p.w. 1 64 200 60% - Tests, assignments, tutorials. 40% - Final Assessment
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS IFS INFORMATION SYSTEMS STRATEGY IFS INFORMATION SYSTEMS STRATEGY IFS 361 IFS 361 (1st semester) 30 SEMESTER (1st semester) B.Com, B.Com 4-year, BAdmin 7 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. 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. Pass requirement (SVK) IFS 233 None None Hours 48 112 12 28 100 300 B. Amended Time Table requirements per week Lectures p.w.3 Practicals p.w. 1 Tutorials p.w.1 60% - Tests, assignments, tutorials. 40% - Final Assessment INFORMATION SYSTEM IFS ARCHITECTURE AND INFRASTRUCTURE IFS ARCHITECTURE AND INFRASTRUCTURE IFS 362 30 Semester (2nd semester)
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B.Com, BAdmin 7 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 The key activities in information systems operations The management of IT resources and IT suppliers. Infrastructure management. Systems architecture IFS361 None None Hours 48 112 12 28 100 300 B. Amended time-Table requirement per week Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 60% - Tests, assignments, tutorials. 40% - Final Assessment INFORMATION SYSTEMS IFS PHILOSOPHY AND RESEARCH METHODS IFS PHILOSOPHY AND RESEARCH METHODS IFS 352 (1ST semester) 30 SEMESTER 7 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. understand the origins of the information age. understand the philosophical principles of academic writing and publishing in IFS, 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 IFS Have knowledge of various research methods used in IFS 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 IFS 158
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IFS from a philosophical perspective. This module is a prerequisite for the full-time Honours in IFS. Introduction to research methods in IFS. This module is a prerequisite for the Honours in IFS. Registered for BCom (IFS) and pass requirement (SVK) for any two 2 ndyear IFS modules. None None Hours 48 112 12 28 100 300 60% - Tests, assignments, tutorials. 40% - Final Assessment INFORMATION SYSTEMS CAPITA SELECTA CAPITA SELECTA IFS351 (Not offered part-time) 30 SEMESTER (2nd Semester) B.Com, BAdmin 7 Outcomes for this module will be announced before October of the previous year 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. Registered for BCom (IFS) and pass requirement IFS131/IFS132 None None Hours 48 112 12 28 100 300 B. Amended time-Table requirement per week Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 60% - Tests, assignments, tutorials. 40% - Final Assessment
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS CAPITA SELECTA CAPITA SELECTA IFS 341 30 SEMESTER (1st Semester) BCom, BAdmin 7 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 Information about topics in this module will be announced on Departmental website before April of each year Registered for BCom (General) as an Information Systems Specialist and pass requirement IFS 233 None None Hours 48 112 12 28 100 300 B. Amended time-Table requirement per week Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 60% - Tests, assignments, tutorials. 40% - Final Assessment INFORMATION SYSTEMS DATA MODELLING FOR BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DATA MODELLING FOR BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE IFS 342(1st semester) 30 SEMESTER BCom, BAdmin 7 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. 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 160
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an organisation to manage its volume data, and to get value out of it. Transforming data into business intelligence Registered for BCom (General) as an Information Systems Specialist and pass requirement (SVK) IFS 233 None None Hours 64 120 20 96 300 B. Amended time-Table requirement per week Lectures p.w. 3 Practicals p.w. Tutorials p.w. 1 60% - Tests, assignments, tutorials. 40% - Final Assessment INFORMATION SYSTEMS CAPITA SELECTA CAPITA SELECTA IFS 324 (2nd semester) 30 SEMESTER 7 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 Information about topics in this module will be announced on Departmental website before April of each year Registered for BCom (General) None None B. Time- table requirements per week Hours 48 112 Lectures p.w. 3 12 Practicals p.w None 28 Tutorials p.w. 1 100 300 60% - Tests, assignments, tutorials. 40% - Final Assessment
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15 Semester Second B.Com(Acc) and B.Com 5 1 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN LEGAL SYSTEM Introduction to study of law Aim To explain the basic structure of our legal system. Objectives Students should know the sources of law; know the South African legal system; understand the principles of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996, as amended); be able to state the current principles governing delictual liability; and understand unjustified enrichment. Interpretation of statues Aim To give basic guidance on legal rules for interpreting statutes. Have a broad understanding of the Interpretation Act 33 of 1957. Objectives Students should be able to apply basic rules to solve problems; and interpret statutes. 2. LAWS WHERE ONLY A BROAD KNOWLEDGE OF THE RELEVANT STATUTES IS REQUIRED General principles of the law of contract and agency Aim To establish a clear understanding of the legal principles operative in this area, especially in those aspects where conflict can often arise in practice. Objectives Students should be able to interpret the provisions of a contract on behalf of clients; and assess the liability of clients and other parties to an agency agreement. Law of purchase and sale and letting and hiring Aim To establish the principles governing trading transactions and the rights and responsibilities of parties to a contract of purchase and sale, and letting and hiring.
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Objectives Students should be able to determine when a valid purchase/sale has been concluded; recognise difficult situations in which the validity is questioned; and explain in practical terms the consequences of lease transactions to clients. Basic principles of Employment Contract: Students should be able to identify and interpret the essential elements of an employment contract. Objectives: Students should be able to determine if a valid employment contract was concluded determine the rights and duties of employer and employee in terms of the employment contract. B- LAWS WHERE ONLY AN AWARENESS AND WHAT THE ACT IS SEEKING TO ACHIEVE IS REQUIRED Aim An awareness of the relevant legislation as well as what the act is seeking to achieve with regard to legal principles of this area. Objective Students should be able to describe the general principles of law relating to such transactions. 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN LEGAL SYSTEM Introduction to study of law Main divisions of law Common law Statute Delict, contract and unjustified enrichment The distinction between a delict and the principles of delictual liability The distinction between civil and criminal law The operation of judicial precedent as a source of law Bill of Rights (essence) 2. LAWS WHERE ONLY A BROAD KNOWLEDGE OF THE RELEVANT STATUTES / COMMON LAW IS REQUIRED General principles of the law of contract and agency Contract Definition and essential elements Agreement intention to create obligations Capacity to contract Legality Physical possibility of performance Formalities Voidable contracts Misrepresentation Duress 163
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Undue influence Error (mistake) Operation of contract Parties affected by the contract Contents of the contract Obligations arising from the contract Cession, delegation and variation of contract Termination of contract Performance agreement operation of law Breach of contract forms of breach Remedies for breach Law of agency Nature Formation Relationships of principal and agent Rights and liabilities to third parties to contracts made by agent Agents rights and liabilities to third parties Termination Law of purchase and sale and letting and hiring Law of sale Introduction and definition The goods The price, effect of contracts of sale on passing of ownership Cash and credit sales The risk Duties of the seller Sellers warranty against latent defects Sellers warranty against eviction Duties of the buyer National Credit Act Usury Act Law of letting and hiring Introduction and definition Formalities The object of the contract The identity of the property to be let The rent Duration of leases Renewal of leases Duties of the lessor The lessors warranty against eviction Duties of the lessee Landlords hypothec Termination of leases Assignment and subletting Employment contract: Basic Principles 164
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B- LAWS WHERE ONLY AN AWARENESS AND WHAT THE ACT IS SEEKING TO ACHIEVE IS REQUIRED Law relating to property transactions Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986, as 5ecogni Share Block Schemes Act Alienation of Land Act, 1981 Time sharing schemes Rights of purchasers Protection of tenants Law of mortgage and pledge Parties to the mortgage or pledge Types of mortgages and pledge Effect of a mortgage or pledge Extinction of mortgages and pledges Foreclosure Tacit securities - Liens ALC131 or ALC132 None None Hours 56 24 20 50 150 B. Amended time-table requirement per week Lectures p.w.4 Practicals p.w.0 Tutorials p.w.0 2 tests(both compulsory)=CAM Coursework : 50% final mark Examination : 50% final mark CAF Economic and Management Sciences Mercantile Law Mercantile Law Mercantile Law 221 MCR221 10 Semester First B.Com(Acc) and B.Com 6 2 Students will have acquired an understanding of the general principles, basic aspects and rules regulating the Law relating to Insolvency,
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Negotiable Instruments, including Electronic Payments and Transactions. In addition students will have developed an understanding of how these principles operate in practice. The Law of Insolvency which includes (inter alia) a comparison between voluntary surrender and compulsory sequestration, effect and consequence of sequestration on the insolvent, the insolvent estate and the solvent spouse, rehabilitation. The Law of Negotiable Instruments, including basic principles of cheque law and including the law relating to Electronic Payments and Transactions. MER102 None None Hours B.Time Table requirements per week 42 0 Lectures pw 3 0 Practicals p.w 0 5 Tutorials p.w. 0 53 100 There will be two test opportunities during the semester of which at least one test is compulsory. Students can therefore choose which test to write and the mark for such test will constitute the students coursework mark. Should any student opt to utilize both test opportunities, the coursework mark will be the average mark of the two tests. 1 examination Coursework mark = 50% of final mark Examination mark = 50% of final mark CAF
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Programme: Mathematical & Statistical Sciences Note: The specifications of learning time in UWCs 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. 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
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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) 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 167
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011 56 14 10 42 28 150 021 56 14 10 42 28 150 110 42 14 10 20 14 100 101 42 14 10 20 14 100 105 42 14 10 20 14 100 115 56 14 10 42 28 150 126 42 14 10 20 14 100 111 56 14 10 42 28 150 121 56 14 10 42 28 150 112 56 14 10 42 28 150 122 56 14 10 42 28 150
Continuous Assessment Breakdown 1st Year of Final Mark: MATHEMATICS 011 021 110 101 105 115 126 111 121 112 Examinations Tut Tests Class Tests Assignments 50 25 25 50 25 25 50 20 30 50 20 30 50 20 30 40 12 48 50 25 25 50 15 20 15 50 15 20 15 50 25 25
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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; 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 Main Content: Linear and Quadratic Functions. Substitution in formulae. Statistical graphs. Cost. Revenue, profit, interest, ratio and proportion. (10 credit points)
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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). 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. 170
Cramers 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 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 171
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] 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, Newtons method) Polynomial interpolation and numerical differentiation: (Lagrange, Newton and polynomial interpolation, divided differences, divided differences and derivatives). Numerical integration: (the trapezoidal rule, Rombergs algorithm, Simpsons rule, error estimates). Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations: (Eulers 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 Newtons 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 odes 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. 172
Inclusion-exclusion principle. Combinations with repetition. Derangements, Recurrence relation. 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 [Pre-required Module: MAM112] Main Content: Conjectures, theorems and proofs. Divisibility, Primes. Congruences. Number theoretic functions Cryptography. (10 credit points)
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.
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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. 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.
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Main Outcomes: The ability to Pose the problem numerically Discretise partial differential equations and associated boundary conditions Solve finite difference problems 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. Cayleys 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 [Pre-required module: MAM341] Main Content: Contour integral and properties. Taylor and Laurent series, Residue theory. (10 credit points)
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Main Outcomes: Understanding and working with contour integrals Understanding and working with Taylor and Laurent series Understanding and working with residue theory *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 Pre- required Module: MAM332] Main Content: The arbitrage theorem. The Black-Scholes formula. Option valuations by expected utility. Exotic options. (10 credit points)
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. Darcys Law. Interstitial Velocity Equation. Laplaces 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.
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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 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 Breakdown of learning hours: STATISTICS 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 Breakdown of learning hours: STATISTICS STA311 STA313 STA321 STA323 STA322 Contact with lecturer 60 50 60 50 60 Assignments and Tasks 40 10 40 10 40 Tests and Examinations 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 111,121 125 3 1 211,221 311,321,322 3 1 213,223 313,323
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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 Module Topic Generic module name Alpha-numeric code Credit Value Duration Programmes in which the module is offered. Level Main Outcomes STATISTICS BUSINESS STATISTICS BUSINESS STATISTICS BUS131 (offered part-time only) BUS132 (offered full-time only) 15 S B.Com.(General) 5 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
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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 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 QSC101; IS101 None Stats 111/131/132 Hours 56 20 10 64 150 56 Tests; Assignments and Tutorials: 60% Examination: 40%
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.
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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 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.
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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 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 181
First Year Level Modules Codes: POL SVK : : Political Studies Pass requirement DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL STUDIES INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL STUDIES AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL STUDIES AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS POL131 15 S University 5 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 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 national and global level None None 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%) South African Politics and Government GOV 132 SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL STUDIES SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT GOV 132 182
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15 S University 5 After completion of the module learners should be able to: Explain the political context in which the South African government functions, including South Africas transition to democracy; Analyse political party policies and elections in post-apartheid South Africa Evaluate South Africas 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 South Africas 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
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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. Home Department Module topic Generic module name Political Studies Selected Themes in South African Politics Selected Themes in South African Politics 183
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POL211 10 Semester University 6 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 Africas constitutional democracy with respect to economic benefits Analyse the latest debates and controversies in South African politics Democracy and social categories, eg. Ethnicity, Race, Class, Gender, Disability Contemporary debates resulting from the South African StateCitizenship relationship Political-economic issues in South Africa POL131 (at least 50%) AND GOV132 (at least 40%) OR POL131 (at least 40%) AND GOV132 (at least 50%) None None Contact with lecturer / tutor: 28 hours Assignments & tasks: 30 hours Tests & examinations: 4 hours Self-study: 38 hours Practicals: Other (specify): Total learning time: 100 hours Essay, tutorials, test 50% Exam counts for 50% Political Studies Comparative Area Studies Comparative Area Studies POL213 10 Semester University 6 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. Comparative method in Political Studies Electoral systems e.g. majoritarian and proportional Forms of state, e.g. unitary or federal Selected case studies POL131 (at least 50%) AND GOV132 (at least 40%) OR POL131 (at least 40%) AND GOV132 (at least 50%) None None Contact with lecturer / tutor: 28 hours Assignments & tasks: 30 hours Tests & examinations: 4 hours 184
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Self-study: 38 hours Practicals: Other (specify): Total learning time: 100 hours Abstracts, draft essay, essay (50%) e.g. Class test, Tutorial Exercises, Academic Paper Final Assessment (50%) e.g. Exam Political Studies Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Foreign Policy and Diplomacy POL221 10 Term University 6 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 states foreign policy Identify and explain economic, political and military instruments of foreign policy Analyze selected South African foreign policy issues Main definitions, concepts and approaches to foreign policy analysis and diplomacy The role of state leadership, domestic politics and a states position and power in foreign policy-making South African foreign policy issues POL131 (at least 50%) AND GOV132 (at least 40%) OR POL131 (at least 40%) AND GOV132 (at least 50%) None None Contact with lecturer / tutor: 28 hours Assignments & tasks: 30 hours Tests & examinations: 4 hours Self-study: 38 hours Practicals: Other (specify): Total learning time: 100 hours Continuous Evalutation: Class Test; Group Assignment and presentations; Academic Paper (50%), Final assessement (50%) Political Studies RESEARCH PAPER RESEARCH PAPER POL223 10 Semester University 6 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 185
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compile a bibliography of sources on the selected topic do a literature survey on the selected topic write an academic essay documenting research findings Literature survey on a selected topic Research question and hypothesis Bibliography Research findings Pol 131 (at least 50%) AND GOV 132 (at least 40%) OR Pol 131 (at least 40%) AND Gov 132 (at least 50%) None None Contact with supervisor / tutor: 28 hours Assignments & tasks: 30 hours 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 Home Department Module topic Generic module name Alpha-numeric Code Credit Value Duration Module Type Level Main Outcomes POLITICAL STUDIES POLITICAL THOUGHT POLITICAL THOUGHT POL224 10 Semester University 6 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 selected political theories such as Marxism and Neo-Liberalism. Arguments and critique of proponents of these theories Pol 131 (at least 50%) AND GOV 132 (at least 40%) OR Pol 131 (at least 40%) AND Gov 132 (at least 50%) None 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% 186
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THIRD YEAR LEVEL MODULES Pass POL131, GOV132 plus three second year level credits in Political Studies. Module Name Home Department Module topic Generic module name Alpha-numeric Code Credit Value Duration Module Type Level Main Outcomes POL 311: Research Methodology Political Studies Research Methodology Research Methodology POL311 15 S University 7 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 Various research approaches and methodologies Research project POL 101, POL 102, /POL131, GOV132l; and Any three from the following: POL 211, POL 213, POL 221, POL 224 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%) POLITICAL STUDIES IDEOLOGY AND POLITICS IDEOLOGY AND POLITICS POL312 15 S University 7 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 consciousness Analyse their presence in a particular regime e.g. post-colonial regimes. Political uses of ideologies in power politics and mass mobilisation. Radical black thought Post-coloniality POL 101, POL 102/POL131, GOV132, and Any three from the following: POL 211, POL 213, POL 221, POL 224 None None 187
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Political Studies RESEARCH PAPER RESEARCH PAPER POL313 15 Semester University 7 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 Literature survey on a selected topic Research question and hypothesis Bibliography Research design Research findings POL 101, POL 102, /POL131, GOV132l AND any three from the following: POL 211, POL 213, POL 221, POL 224 None 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 Academic essay (50%) Final assessment (50%), e.g. Written or Oral Exam
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7 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. Theories of democracy Types of democracy Debates specifically related to African democracies POL 101, POL 102/POL131, GOV132 and any three from the following; POL 211, POL 213, POL 221, POL 224 None None Contact with lecturer / tutor: 28 hours Assignments and Tasks: 45 hours Tests & examinations: 5 hours Self-study: 72 hours Practicals: Total learning time: 150 hours Oral Presentation: Essay (50%) Examination 50% POLITICAL STUDIES INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS POL322 15 Semester University 7 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. 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 POL 101, POL 102/POL131, GOV132 and any three from the following; POL 211, POL 213, POL 221, POL 224 None 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 189
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Public Administration First Year Level Courses The course consists of two sections Home Department Module topic Generic module name Alpha-numeric Code Credit Value Duration Module Type Level Main Outcomes School of Government: Public Administration Introduction to Public and Local Government Administration and Management Introduction to Public and Local Government Administration and Management PUA131 15 S University 6 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 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 Examine 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 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 None None 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% 190
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Tests 25% Assessment (40%) Home Department Module topic Generic module name Alpha-numeric Code Credit Value Duration Module Type Level Main Outcomes SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL STUDIES SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT GOV 132 15 S University 5 After completion of the module learners should be able to: Pre-requisites Co-requisites Prohibited Combinations Breakdown of Learning Time Explain the political context in which the South African government functions, including South Africas transition to democracy; Analyse political party policies and elections in post-apartheid South Africa Evaluate South Africas 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 South Africas 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
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Second Year Level Courses Students are required to select four elective modules in consultation with the department. Home Department Module topic Generic module name Alpha-numeric Code Credit Value Duration Module Type Level Main Outcomes SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC SECTOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PUBLIC SECTOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PUA211 10 Term University 6 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. Fundamentals of human resource management Human resource provisioning Human resource utilization Role of and functions of public manager in human resource management PUA 131 (40%) And GOV 132 (40%) None None HOURS 21 hours 12 hours 30 hours 9 hours 28 hours 100 hours Tests which measure learning acquired through lecture attendance and self-study 10% Evaluation of the learners preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions: 20% Evaluation of the Personal Portfolio process 15% Evaluation of research assignment 15% Examination 40% PUA 212: Public Policy Analysis SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS PUA212 10 Term University 6 After completion of the module, learners will be able to: Explain the organizational, sectoral and societal significance of policy. 192
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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. 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. PUA131 (40%) And GOV 132 (40%) None None Contact with lecturer / tutor: 21 hours Assignments & tasks: 9 hours 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 learners 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% School of Government - Public Administration Administration and Democracy Administration and Democracy PUA213 10 Term University 6 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. 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. PUA131 (40%) and GOV132 (40%) None None Contact with lecturer 33 hours Assignments & tasks: 30 hours Tests & examinations: 9 hours
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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 learners preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions: 20% Evaluation of Personal Portfolio process 15% School of Government - Public Administration Public Financial Management Public Financial Management PUA221 10 Term University 6 After completion of the module students should be able to: Explain the fundamentals of public sector financial management: terminology; specific facts; conventions; trends and sequences; classifications and categories; criteria; methodology; principles and generalizations; 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. auditorgeneral) on efficient and effective management practices in governmental organisations. 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. PUA131 (40%) and GOV132 (40%) 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 learners preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions: 15% 194
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Evaluation of the Personal Portfolio process: 15% Examination: 40% Home Department Module topic Generic module name Alpha-numeric Code Credit Value Duration Module Type Level Main Outcomes School of Government - Public Administration Urban and Rural Management Urban and Rural Management PUA222 10 Term University 6 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. 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. PUA131(40%) and GOV132 (40%) None 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 Tests which measure learning acquired through lecture attendance and self-study: 10% Evaluation of the learners preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions: 20% Evaluation of the Personal Portfolio process: 15% Evaluation of research assignment: 15% Examinations: 40% SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ORGANISATIONAL THEORIES IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANISATIONAL THEORIES IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR PUA223 10 Term University 6 After completion of the module students should be able to: 195
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Recall terminology; specific facts; trends and sequences; classifications and categories; criteria; methodology; principles and generalizations. Comprehend major theories/schools of thought on organisation. Explain applicability of principles of major theories/schools of thought on organization to public administration institutions. Nature of organisation theories 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. PUA131(40%) and GOV132 (40%) None 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 Tests which measure learning acquired through lecture attendance and self-study: 10% Evaluation of the learners preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions: 20% Evaluation of the Personal Portfolio process: 15% Evaluation of research assignment: 15% Examinations: 40%
Practicum Third Year Level Students are required to select four elective modules in consultation with the Department. Home Department Module topic Generic module name Alpha-numeric Code Credit Value Duration Module Type Level Main Outcomes SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION RESEARCH METHODS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION RESEARCH METHODS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PUA311 15 Term University 7 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. The research process Conceptual foundations and elements of social scientific research 196
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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 PUA131, GOV132; PUA 212 None 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 learners preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions: 20% Evaluation of the Personal Portfolio process 15% Evaluation of Research assignment: 15% Examinations: 40% SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION LOCAL GOVERNMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT PUA312 15 Term University 7 After completion of the module students should be able to: 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. Aspects of citizen participation and representation Local government issues: finance; metropolitan growth; implications of industrialisation and urbanisation Comparative study of systems of local government PUA 131, GOV132, PUA 222 None 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 197
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Tests which measure learning acquired through lecture attendance and self-study: 10% Evaluation of the learners preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions:20% Evaluation of the Personal Portfolio process: 15% Evaluation of research assignment: 15% Examination: 40% SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PUA313 15 Term University 7 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. 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. 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 PUA131, GOV132, PUA 222 None 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 learners preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions: 20% Evaluation of the Personal Portfolio process: 15% Evaluation of Research assignment: 15% Examinations: 40% SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES OF PLANNING THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES OF PLANNING PUA314 15 Term University 7 198
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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. Social mobilization approaches to development Planning Human resource theories Economic growth forecasting methods Demographic-based projections Micro and macro-economic models PUA131, GOV132, PUA 211, PUA 212 None None Contact with lecturer/tutor: 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 learners preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions: 20% Evaluation of the Personal Portfolio process: 15% Evaluation of research assignment: 15% Examinations: 40% SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR PUA321 15 Term University 7 After completion of the module students should be able to: 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. 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 PUA131, GOV132, PUA 211, PUA 212, PUA221 (40%), PUA222 (40%) None 199
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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% SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION PUA322 15 Term University 7 After completion of the module students should be able to: 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. 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 PUA131, GOV132, PUA 222 None 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 learners 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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PUA 323- Management Systems in the Public Sector SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR PUA323 15 Term University 7 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 management systems in the public sector. Explain application of management systems and techniques to public sector programmes. Apply relevant management techniques to particular and concrete situations within public sector programmes. The application of computerized information systems project management, systems analysis, PERT, CPM, and other systems management approaches to public sector programmes. PUA131, GOV132, PUA 222, PUA221 (40%) None 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 learners preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions: 20% Evaluation of the Personal Portfolio process: 15% Evaluation of research assignment: 15% Examinations: 40% PUA 324- Public Enterprise Management SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT PUBLIC ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT `PUA324 15 Term University 7 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. 201
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Role of performance of public enterprises; Financial autonomy and accountability; Coordination within government; Reform of public enterprise; Privatisation and liquidation. PUA131, GOV132, PUA 221, PUA 222 None 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 learners preparation for tutorial exercises and participation in tutorial sessions: 20% Evaluation of the Personal Portfolio process: 15% Evaluation of research assignment: 15% Examinations: 40% EMS School of Government Industrial Policy Industrial Policy 15 semester First semester BEcon 7 3 After completing this module, learners will be able to: Evaluate i) the objectives of the NIPF ii) the strategic programs of NIPF and iii) the implications of the accelerated and shared growth initiative. Explain the necessary conditions for industrialisation and ii) discuss the pre-1994 and post 1994 industrial development path of South Africa Perform a situational analysis of industrial development in South Africa by referring to aspects such as industrial strategies, financing issues, skill & education issues, impact of fiscal policy, technology & innovation, small business development and competition policy. Evaluate the recent industrial policy plan of government The following main topics are covered in the module: The concept of Industrial Policy & the National Industrial 202
Faculty Home Department Module Topic Generic Module Name Alpha-numeric Code NQF Credit Value Duration Proposed semester to be offered. Programmes in which the module will be offered NQF level Year Level Main Outcomes
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Policy Framework (NIPF) Industrialisation Situational Analysis of Industrial Development Industrial & Sector Strategies Financing Issues of Industrial Policy Skills & Education Issues for Industrial Policy Industrial Regulation & Competition Policy Industrial Policy & Fiscal Policy Industrial Policy & Issues Pertaining Industrial policy action Plan Pre-requisite modules ECO 231 and ECO 232 Co-requisite modules None Prohibited module Combination A. Breakdown of Learning Time Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week Contact with lecturer / tutor: 28 Lectures p.w. Assignments & tasks: 35 Practicals p.w. 1 Tutorials p.w. Practicals: Test and Assessments 6 Selfstudy 51 Total Learning Time 150 hours CPA Method of Student Assessment Assessment Module type Formal assessment. i.e. Test, Assignment and group tasks
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D.4 D.4.1 D.4.1.1

CURRICULUM FULL TIME Level 1 Alpha Code Cred

MAN231 MAN233 MAN234 MAN235 MAN201 MAN206 MAN231 MAN233 Sub-total

D.6.2.3 D.6.2.4 D.6.2.5 D.6.2.6 D.6.2.7 D.6.2.8 D.6.2.9 D.7 D.7.1

D.9.7 D.9.8 D.9.9 D.9.10 D.9.11 D.9.12 D.9.13

BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII (GENERAL) DEGREE (BCom) (3 yrs- f/time) D.10 ADMISSION

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

Level 2 Alpha Code Cred

ACM231 ACM233 FIA214 FIA225

ECO231 ECO232 ECO234 ECO233 ECO235

BSA201 BSA203 BSA204 BSA202 BET211

MER102 MCR221 BET211 CPL211 AUD236 MAC234 ACC237 TAX228 Sub-total

Group 9 Information Systems 361 Information Systems 362

MAC314 MAC324 AUD322 TAX327 Sub-total TOTAL

D.14 D.14.1 D.14.1.1

SPECIALISATION AREAS Recommended Curricula Economics Level 1

ECO231 ECO232 ECO233 ECO235 ECO233

ACM231 ACM233 FIA214 FIA225

MAN231 MAN233 MAN234 MAN235 STA211 STA221

BSA201 BSA203 BSA204 BSA202 BET211 Sub-total

Level 3 Alpha Code Cred

ECO331 ECO332 ECO336 ECO334 ECO311 ECO301 ECO335

MAN305 MAN312 MAN307 MAN308 IPS331 IPS335

MAN314 MAN304 IST309 IST310 POL311 POL312 POL321 POL322

STA331 STA332 STA333 IFS361 IFS342 Sub-total TOTAL

MAN231 MAN233 MAN234 MAN235

ACM231 ACM233 FIA214 FIA225

ECO231 ECO232 ECO234 ECO235 ECO233 IFS231 IFS233 IFS232 IFS234

MER102 MCR221 CPL211 MCR221 CPL211 BET211

Human Resources Level 1

IPS231 IPS232 IPS233 IPS234 MAN231 MAN233 MAN234 MAN235

ECO231 ECO232 ECO234 ECO235 ECO233 IFS231 IFS233

BSA201 BSA203 BSA204 BSA202 BET211 Sub-total

Level 3 Alpha Code Cred

IPS331 IPS333 IPS335 IPS337 IPS336 IPS334

Group 2 Employment Law 311 Social Security Law 312 (EMS)

EMP311 SOL312 Sub-total TOTAL