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Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences programmes

Period of study: 3 Years

This diploma provides students with the knowledge, insight and skills needed to follow a successful management career in the retail or wholesale fields.

Retail and wholesale businesses strive to satisfy the needs of consumers by providing the necessary products and services.

The retail industry offers national and international career opportunities for the graduate.

The variety of retail and wholesale businesses is enormous and includes departmental stores, hypermarkets, shopping centres, speciality stores, general dealers, chain stores, supermarkets, factory stores, boutiques and restaurants.

Retail managers are generally required to work in teams and the programme therefore focuses on the development of professional communication skills which prepares students to work both independently and as part of a team.

Strong emphasis is placed on problem solving and students are also exposed to good management practices in the field of retailing.

Our work integrated learning programme allows students to gain some retail management experience.

Students are also exposed to uncompromising approaches in the ethical practice of this management discipline.

Minimum requirements for admission to the programme:

  • NSC pass with Diploma Requirement
  • English HL: NSC Level 4 or English 1st additional language: NSC Level 5
  • Mathematics: NSC Level 3 or Mathematical Literacy: NSC Level 5
  • APS: Minimum 25 points

Subject Content

Phasing in, in 2023 RBM601

YEAR LEVEL ONE- RBM601 (2023)

Module Name

SAQA Credits

PERIOD OF STUDY / YEAR LEVEL 1

SEMESTER 1

Core curriculum module 1

08

Introduction to Retailing 1A

12

Business Management 1A

12

Basic Accounting 1A

12

Retail Applications

12

SEMESTER 2

Core curriculum module 2

08

RBM Fundamentals 1B

12

Business Management 1B

12

Basic Accounting 1B

12

Communication Skills

12

PERIOD OF STUDY / YEAR LEVEL 2

SEMESTER 1

Consumer Behaviour

12

Business Law A

12

Retail Operations Management A

12

Business Analytics A

12

Integrated Marketing Communication

12

SEMESTER 2

Marketing Management

12

Business Law B

12

Retail Operations Management B

12

Business Analytics B

12

Principles of Management

12

PERIOD OF STUDY / YEAR LEVEL 3 

SEMESTER 1

Supply Chain Management

14

Retail Logistics 1

14

Omni-Channel Retailing 

12

Project Management

14

Research Techniques

14

SEMESTER 2

Work integrated Learning (WIL)

60

 

Career opportunities

This qualification forms a base for further specialisation in fields such as buying, merchandising, store lay-out and merchandise planning. Graduates can choose from a wide variety of entry level positions, for example, as a trainee manager or a position in buying, stock control, merchandising, sales, administration, logistics, housekeeping or the finance section of a retail business. Retail managers are generally required to work in teams and the program therefore focuses on the development of professional communication skills which prepares students to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong emphasis is placed on problem solving and students are also exposed to good management practices in the field of retailing. Our work integrated learning programme allows students to gain some retail management experience. Students are also exposed to uncompromising approaches in the ethical practice of this management discipline.

For more information, contact the School’s Academic Administrator:
Boitumelo Mabija
Telephone (053) 491 0157
Email [email protected]

Period of study: 3 Years

The Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (BCom in Accounting) provides a well-rounded, technically focused education that develops analytical and practical skills critical for accounting, tax, auditing, financial management and management control systems.

Graduates from this programme will be equipped with the relevant modern digital skills and applied competencies to deal with the economic, ethical, legal and governance issues impacting the accounting field.

While there is an emphasis on application and developing practical quantitative and financial skills, the BCom in Accounting will address the capacity constraints within the accounting field that hinders sustainable economic growth by contributing towards dealing with issues which directly affect the drivers of economic development, domestic and foreign investment. These issues include fraud and corruption, poor public sector governance and financial management, poor accounting and auditing practices.

The programme also provides articulation opportunities into postgraduate specialisation for both professional and academic routes.

Minimum requirements

The institutional regulations of Sol Plaatje University (General Rules) in respect of admission to degree study are applicable for admission to the BCom in Accounting degree.

The specific rules applicable to this degree are as outlined below:

National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) with a bachelors’ degree admission and the following at level 3 or above:

  • English HL: Level 4; OR English FAL Level 5
  • Mathematics: Level 5 OR
  • Mathematics: Level 4 AND Accounting Level 3
  • APS: Minimum 30 points

RPL may be applied as per University Policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Not more than 10% of the intake in any year may be approved through the recognition of prior learning.

Subject Content

Module NameSAQA Credits
PERIOD OF STUDY / YEAR LEVEL 1
SEMESTER 1
Core Curriculum 1A08
Business Management 1A12
Principles of Microeconomics12
Financial Accounting 1A12
Computational Mathematics12
Business Statistics A12
SEMESTER 2
Core Curriculum 1B08
Business Management 1B12
Principles of Macroeconomics12
Financial Accounting 1B12
Digital Accounting Systems12
Business Statistics B12
PERIOD OF STUDY / YEAR LEVEL 2
SEMESTER 1
Financial Accounting 2A12
Auditing 2A12
Taxation 2A12
Management Accounting 212
Commercial Law A12
SEMESTER 2
Financial Accounting 2B12
Auditing 2B12
Taxation 2B12
Financial Management 212
Commercial Law B12
PERIOD OF STUDY / YEAR LEVEL 3
SEMESTER 1
Financial Accounting 3A12
Auditing 3A12
Taxation 3A12
Management Accounting 312
SEMESTER 2
Financial Accounting 3B12
Auditing 3B12
Taxation 3B12
Financial Management 312

Career opportunities

Graduates will be afforded opportunities in both the private and public sector enterprises as financial accountants, management accountants, financial managers, tax practitioners, internal auditors, project managers, management consultants, finance directors, chief financial officers, chief executives, entrepreneurs, general managers or academics/lecturers.

For more information, contact the School’s Academic Administrator:
Boitumelo Mabija
Telephone (053) 491 0157
Email [email protected]
Period of study: 3 Years

The purpose of the Bachelor of Commerce in Economics (BCom in Economics) is to provide students with strong economic and quantitative competences through learning approaches that emphasise the use of technology throughout the programme.

Graduates will not only acquire sound economics knowledge, but will become critical thinkers, problem solvers, effective communicators and forward thinkers that are capable of functioning in diverse multi-cultural environments and teams.

Graduates will be able to carry out sophisticated economic analysis and communicate the analysis to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. These attributes contribute to the ability of graduates to be advisers in both the public and private sectors.

Minimum requirements

Sol Plaatje University sets the minimum academic requirements for admission into study programmes. The institutional regulations of the University  in respect of admission to degree study (General Rules) are applicable for admission to the BCom in Economics degree.

The specific rules applicable to this degree are as outlined below:

National School Certificate (NSC) pass with degree requirement and the following:

  •  English HL: Level 4; OR English FAL Level 5
  • Mathematics: Level 5 OR
  • Mathematics: Level 4 AND Economics/Business Studies Level 3
  • APS: Minimum 30 points

RPL may be used as per the University’s  Policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) of 2014.

Subject content 

Module NameSAQA Credits
PERIOD OF STUDY / YEAR LEVEL 1
Semester 1
Core Curriculum 1A08
Business Management 1A12
Principles of Microeconomics12
Financial Accounting 1A12
Mathematics for Economists A08
Business Statistics A12
Semester 2
Core Curriculum 1B08
Business Management 1B12
Principles of Macroeconomics12
Financial Accounting 1B12
Mathematics for Economists B08
Business Statistics B12
PERIOD OF STUDY / YEAR LEVEL 2
Semester 1
Intermediate Microeconomics16
Statistical Analysis and Applications A16
Economic Indicators and Big Data16
Commercial Law A12
Semester 2
Intermediate Macroeconomics16
Statistical Analysis and Applications B16
Development Economics16
Commercial Law B12
PERIOD OF STUDY / YEAR LEVEL 3
Semester 1
International Economics16
Econometrics A20
Public Economics A16
Monetary Economics16
Semester 2
Econometrics B20
Public Economics B16
Environmental Economics16
Investment Analysis16

Career opportunites

Graduates will be afforded opportunities in both the private and public sector enterprises as financial accountants, management accountants, financial managers, tax practitioners, internal auditors, project managers, management consultants, finance directors, chief financial officers, chief executives, entrepreneurs, general managers or academics/lecturers.

For more information, contact the School’s Academic Administrator:
Boitumelo Mabija
Telephone (053) 491 0157
Email [email protected]

Period of study: 1 Year

The Advanced Diploma in Management exits at NQF Level 7 and the minimum duration is one year. The programme will be offered in the evening over one year. A hybrid teaching model (online and contact classes) is followed while all semester tests and exams are sit-down assessments.

Students need to obtain a total of 120 SAQA credits in order to obtain the qualification.

Minimum requirements The general Rules of the University in respect of admission to postgraduate studies (aligned with the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF) are applicable to this programme. The following are the requirements for entry into the Advanced Diploma in Management:

  • A relevant Diploma at NQF level 6, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent as approved by SAQA.
  • The student must have passed subjects related to management.
  • In addition, the student must have obtained an average of 60% of the qualification.

Subject content

Advanced Diploma in Management (ADM701)

PERIOD OF STUDY / YEAR LEVEL 1

SEMESTER 1

Module Name

SAQA Credits

Strategic Management

24

Managerial Finance

24

Business Research

24

SEMESTER 2

Project Management

24

Human Resource Management

24

 

Career opportunities

Graduates with this qualification can work in a variety of sectors including the public sector, private sector as well NPOs and NGOs. Graduates can take up positions relating to strategic management, project management, human resources management, managerial finance as well as business research within lower management, middle management and top management.

For more information, contact the School’s Academic Administrator:
Boitumelo Mabija
Telephone (053) 491 0157
Email [email protected]
Period of study: 3 Years

Public institutions across the country and globally have been struggling with governance, delivery and management obligations due to the low levels of skills and the inaccessibility of quality educational programmes for the enhancement of the capabilities of serving and aspiring public officials.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management responds to this reality and the expressed capacity needs of individuals in the public and development sector.

Minimum requirements 

The following is the requirement for entry into the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management:

  • A cognate Bachelor’s degree with an average of at least 60%. OR
  • A cognate Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) with an average of at least 60%.
  • A cognate Diploma with an average of at least 60% plus a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience.
  • The Dean’s discretion may be used if the above criteria are not met.

Subject content

The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management is accredited as a 120 credit Level 8 qualification in accordance with the South African Qualifications Framework.

All modules are compulsory, and students must pass each module to obtain the diploma.

Postgraduate Diploma: Public Management (PDM:801)

PERIOD OF STUDY / YEAR LEVEL 1

SEMESTER 1

Module Name

SAQA Credits

Research methodology & theory

24

Governance and Accountability

15

Policy Making and Analysis

15

Public and Development Economics

15

SEMESTER 2

Strategy and Innovation

15

Human Resources

15

Public Finance

15

Research proposal (paper)

10

 

 

Career opportunites

The qualification is directed at enabling individuals to apply relevant skills, knowledge and principles to execute management functions required in the public and non-governmental sectors. It seeks to develop individuals who can competently and ethically add public value and function within public domain organisations.

For course details contact: [email protected]

Send your applications to the School Registrar: [email protected] 

Period of study: 3 Years

Entrepreneurship has been identified as crucial to socio-economic development and job creation throughout the world. Generally, within the country and globally, there is an understanding that education can positively impact on entrepreneur creation and enablement of entrepreneurship.

The Post Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship contributes to this realisation by situating creativity and innovation supported by practical application at the core of the curriculum. This will develop critical capabilities in new venture creation and entrepreneurial management.

Minimum requirements 

The following is the requirement for entry into the Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship:

A cognate Bachelor’s degree OR

A cognate Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) with an average of at least 60%.

The Dean’s discretion may be used if the above criteria are not met.

Subject content

The Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship is accredited as a 130 credit NQF Level 8 qualification in accordance with the South African Qualifications Framework.

All modules are compulsory and students must pass each module to obtain the Diploma.

Postgraduate Diploma: Entrepreneurship (PDE:801)

PERIOD OF STUDY / YEAR LEVEL 1

SEMESTER 1

Module Name

SAQA Credits

Entrepreneurial Finance

20

Entrepreneurship

20

Research methodology & theory

24

SEMESTER 2

Entrepreneurial Marketing

20

People Management

18

Entrepreneurial law

18

Research proposal (paper)

10

 

Career opportunities

The qualification is directed at enabling individuals to apply relevant skills, knowledge and principles to execute management functions required in the public and non-governmental sectors. It seeks to develop individuals who can competently and ethically add public value and function within public domain organisations.

For course details, contact the Programme Coordinator: [email protected]

Send your applications to: [email protected]

Ms Charmell Cardoso

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 053 491 0404

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