Program Overview

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University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and honors qualifications, master's and doctoral degrees, and short learning programs.

Undergraduate and Honors Qualifications

• The Bachelor of Commerce degree is offered with various majors, including Financial Accounting, Economics, Business Management, and others.
• Qualification code: 98314
• NQF level: 7
• Total credits: 360
• SAQA ID: 5563
• APS/AS: 21
• Rules: Students are only allowed to register for a maximum of 10 modules or 120 credits per academic year.

Program Structure

• The curriculum requires students to complete 11 credits in Year I, 9 credits in Year II, and 10 credits in Year III.
• Students must select two majors, one of which must be Business Management, Financial Accounting, or Economics.
• The program is presented using both online and distance learning modes.

Admission Criteria

• Applicants may only register if they have received an offer of placement from the university and have accepted the offer online.
• Re-registering students may register for the 2026 academic year once the registration period opens.

Module Selection

• Students must choose modules according to the program structure and rules.
• Co-requisites and pre-requisites must be met for certain modules.
• Students may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits or modules per academic year.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Commerce degree includes various modules, such as:

• First-level modules:
  • ECS1501 - Economics IA
  • ECS1601 - Economics IB (Macroeconomics I)
  • FAC1502 - Financial Accounting Principles, Concepts and Procedures
  • FAC1601 - Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • MNB1501 - Business Management IA
  • MNB1601 - Business Management IB
• Second-level modules:
  • FAC2601 - Financial Accounting for Companies
  • FAC2602 - Selected Accounting Standards and Simple Group Structures
  • TAX2601 - Principles of Taxation
• Third-level modules:
  • FAC3701 - General Financial Reporting
  • FAC3702 - Distinctive Financial Reporting
  • FAC3703 - Specific Financial Reporting
  • FAC3704 - Group Financial Reporting

Research Areas

The university has various research areas, including:

• Problem-solving research with relevance and impact
• People in research
• Research and innovation initiatives
• Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
• Research support
• Research ethics

Colleges

The university has several colleges, including:

• College of Accounting Sciences
• College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
• College of Economic and Management Sciences
• College of Education
• College of Human Sciences
• College of Law
• College of Science, Engineering and Technology
• College of Graduate Studies

Graduate School of Business Leadership

The Graduate School of Business Leadership offers various programs, including master's and doctoral degrees.

Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs

The Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs offers various programs, including master's and doctoral degrees.

Internationalisation and Partnerships

The university has internationalisation and partnership initiatives, including institutional agreements and collaborations with other universities.

Alumni

The university has an alumni association, which provides benefits and services to graduates.

Library

The university has a library that provides resources and services to students and staff.

News and Media

The university has a news and media section, which provides updates on university events and activities.

Donate

The university accepts donations, which are used to support various initiatives and programs.

Contact

The university has various contact details, including student enquiries, regional centres, and campus maps.