Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as short learning programs.

Colleges

The university is divided into several colleges, each offering a range of programs:

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

Programs

Some of the programs offered by the university include:

• Retail Buying - MNM3602
  • Under Graduate Degree, Diploma
  • Semester module
  • NQF level: 6
  • Credits: 12
  • Module presented in English
  • Module presented online
  • Pre-requisite: MNM1501 or MNM1502 or MNM1503 or MNM1504 or MNM1505 or MNM1506 or MNM1507 or MNM1601 or MNM2610 or MNM2614 or MNM2601 or MNM2603 or MNM2604 or MNM2605 or MNM2606 or MNM2607 or MNM2612
  • Purpose: To enable students to gain detailed knowledge of the scope, role, authority and responsibilities of buyers in various retail organisations; explain the buying practises performed in different types of retail organisations, evaluate, select and apply appropriate methods, procedures or techniques in processes of investigation or application within retail buying.

Research

The university is involved in various research areas, including:

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

Alumni

The university has an alumni association that offers various benefits and services to its members, including:

• Stay connected with Unisa
• How to stay involved
• Convocation activities
• Alumni Benefits
• Unisa shop
• Careers
• Illustrious Alumni
• News & events

Library

The university has a library that provides access to various resources and services, including:

• Library collections
• Research support
• Information literacy

News & Media

The university publishes various news and media releases, including:

• News
• Publications
• Media releases
• Calendar & events
• Announcements
• Experts directory
• Unisa Press
• Unisa Highlights Videos