~2011 Undergraduate final - University of the Free State

CONTENTSAcademic Staff………………………………………………………………. 5General Orientation………………………………………………………… 9I. FIRST BACEHLOR’S DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATESUndergraduate Programme in Private Sector Management:Baccalaureus Commercii (Agricultural Economics)………………….…... 26Baccalaureus Commercii (Investment Management andBanking)……………………………………..………………………………. 28Baccalaureus Commercii (Economics)…………………………………..… 30Baccalaureus Commercii (Financial Management)………………………. 32Baccalaureus Commercii (Financial Mathematics)………………………. 35Baccalaureus Commercii (General Management)……………………….. 37Baccalaureus Commercii (Human Resource Management)…………….. 39Baccalaureus Commercii (Information Technology)……………………… 42Baccalaureus Commercii (Law)…………………………………………….. 45Baccalaureus Commercii (Marketing)……………………………………… 46Baccalaureus Commercii (Risk Management)…………………………… 48Baccalaureus Commercii (Statistics)……………………………………… 50Baccalaureus Commercii 4 year Curriculum……………………………… 52Undergraduate Programme in Public Sector ManagementBaccalaureus Administrationis................................................................. 57Baccalaureus in Public Management (General Management)………….. 59Economic and Management Sciences 2Calendar 2011

Baccalaureus in Public Management (Economic Policy)…….………….. 61Baccalaureus in Public Management (Human Resource Management) 63Baccalaureus in Public Management (Accounting)…………...………….. 65Baccalaureus Administrationis 4 year Curriculum……………………… 67Programme: Training of AccountantsBaccalaureus in Accounting………………………………………………… 72Baccalaureus Commercii (Accounting) …………………………………… 75Baccalaureus Commercii (Accounting) 4 year Curriculum………………. 77Economic and Management Sciences 3Calendar 2011

ACADEMIC STAFFDEANSECUNDUS DEANPROGRAMME DIRECTORSPrivate Sector ManagementPublic Sector ManagementTraining of AccountantsProf. M.J. CrousProf. H J. KroukampProf. H. van ZylProf. L. LuesProf. H.A. van WykCENTRE FOR ACCOUNTINGDepartmental Chairperson:Professors:Associate Professors:Senior Lecturers:Lecturers:Programme Coordinator:Professors Extraordinary:Thuthuka Coordinator:BUSINESS MANAGEMENTDepartmental Chairperson:Professors:Associate Professor:Prof. P.M. BritzProf. D.S. LubbeProf. H.A. van WykProf. A. KoekemoerProf. J. RossouwMrs. L. BruwerMs. C. CrousMrs. J. LamprechtMrs. C. MalanMrs. A. OosthuizenMrs. E. RaubenheimerMr. J. SwanepoelMrs E. GoodchildMr. S. WatsonMrs. H. JoubertMr. J. ViljoenMs. S. FraserMr. S. WardMr. F. MakhabaneProf. S. KhanaMrs. A. van der MerweDr. J.H. van ZylProf. A.v.A. SmitProf. J.A.A. LazenbyLecturers:Mr. J. NelEconomic and Management Sciences 4Calendar 2011

Junior Lecturers:ECONOMICSDepartmental Chairperson:Departmental Vice-Chairperson:Professors:Senior lecturers:Lecturers:Junior lecturer:Professors Extraordinary:Visiting professor:Visiting lecturer:INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGYDepartmental Chairperson:Professors:Senior Lecturer:Lecturers:Junior Lecturers:Mr. J.M. OliverDr. N.M. RammileMrs. K. BooysenMs. L. KotzéMs. S. de KockMs. A. van NoordwykProf. P. BurgerDr. J. CoetzeeProf. F. le R. BooysenProf. G.M. WesselsProf. F.C. van N. Fourie (Research fellow)Dr. J.A. de BeerDr. A. van NiekerkMr. J-P. GeldenhuysMrs. L. Janse van RensburgMr. N. KeyserMs. K. KitchingMrs. C. CampherMr. A. PoolMr. I. van der MerweMr. A. van NiekerkMs. D. DlodloProf. P.A. HawkinsProf. H.F. NelProf. C.S.W, TorrMr. S. de JagerMs. M. GovenderDr. P. NelProf. E.S. van ZylDr. J.W. PienaarDr. L. GriesselDr. E. BoshoffMnr. L. BezuidenhoudMrs. R. KleynhansMr. L. MarkhamEconomic and Management Sciences 5Calendar 2011

PUBLIC MANAGEMENTDepartmental Chairperson:Professors:Associate Professor:Lecturers:Junior lecturer:Professor extraordinary:Honorary professor:Visiting professor:SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENTDirector:Programme Director: MBA:Programme director: BMLprogramme:Programme director: Certificateprogrammes:Prof. A.M. SindaneProf. J.C.O. BekkerProf. H.J. KroukampProf. L. LuesMr. L.M. du PlessisMs. S. NambalirwaProf. C. KappProf. B. SoobrayanProf. H. van Dyk-RobertsonProf. H. van ZylProf. H. van ZylProf. H. van ZylMr. D.F. JacobsCENTRE FOR BUSINESS DYNAMICS (CBD)Manager:Mr. D.F. JacobsCENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTDirector:Prof. J.G. L. MaraisProgramme DirectorPostgraduate ProgrammeIn Development StudiesProf. L.J.S. BotesResearchers:Mrs. D. van RooyenMs. K. SigenuMr. M. LenkaMr. J. CloeteMs. A. VenterMs. M. PappinProgramme Coordinator: Mrs. D. OlivierResearch Associates:Prof. D. AtkinsonMr. J WesselsDr. N. BoaduoMrs. M. KusambizaDr. S. TaylorMrs. M. MasiaEconomic and Management Sciences 6Calendar 2011

Executive OfficerInternational Institute forDevelopment Ethics:Mr. M. IngleMr. W.F. EllisUNIT FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIPExecutive chairperson:Dr. J.H. van ZylADMINISTRATIVE STAFFDean's Secretary:Faculty Manager:Manager : Teaching and Learning:Research Coordinator:Community Service Coordinator:Messenger:Faculty Officers:Private Sector Management:Mrs. M. CoetzeeDr. E.S. du PreezDr. L. MassynMrs. I du PlooyMrs. M.N. NdlovuMr. P. SmithMr. T.O.Z. MoengStudent Administration141 George du Toit Administration BuildingTelephone: 051-4019273E mail: moeng@ufs.ac.zaCONTACT PARTICULARSPhysical address:171 Flippie Groenewoud BuildingPostal address: Internal Post Box 11E mail:University of the Free StateP O Box 3399300 Bloemfonteindupreeze@ufs.ac.zaFax: 051-4445465Telephone: 051-4012173Economic and Management Sciences 7Calendar 2011

GENERAL ORIENTATIONThis section of the Yearbook of the University of the Free State sets outthe regulations in respect of the qualifications and study programmes inthe Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. One candistinguish between undergraduate study (first bachelor’s degrees), andpostgraduate study (honours, magister and doctoral degrees, as well asadvanced and higher diplomas).FACULTY AND GENERAL REGULATIONSFor all the various degrees and options a number of regulations apply.Two sets of regulations are relevant:General regulations of the University, which are applicable to allFaculties, and consequently also apply to qualifications andprogrammes in this Faculty. Unless specifically stated otherwise, thegeneral regulations which apply to bachelor’s degrees, apply to all thedegrees listed here.The general regulations are set out in Part 1 of the Yearbook of theUniversity, and contain basic information such as the following: Admission to the University, to degree and diploma study, and tostudy for non-degree purposes (separate modules). Student registration; module modifications; simultaneous registration;module compilation; duration of study; preconditions;acknowledgement of modules passed at other institutions; etc. Semester- and year marks; requirements for passing; degrees withdistinction; re-admission and exclusion of a student; reassessments;special examinations; arrangements for examinationvenues; incorrect reading of examination timetable; marks and finalresults; etc.Faculty regulations, which specifically apply to the degree and otherprogrammes in this Faculty, and which are described in this publication.It is the responsibility of students to be conversant of the generalregulations as well as the faculty regulations..Economic and Management Sciences 8Calendar 2011

INFORMATIONFIRST BACHELOR’S DEGREES,DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATESThe first Baccalaureus degrees in this Faculty are intended to maximallydevelop a student’s capabilities and potential. Scientifically basedteaching is applied to equip each student for various career options inthe broader field of Economics and Management. This includes careersin the private and public sectors, certain professions as well as insecondary and tertiary institutions of learning. Postgraduate study isavailable for further advancement in a large spectrum of careers.Students can obtain first degree qualifications by following one of thethree undergraduate programmes:Private Sector ManagementPublic Sector ManagementTraining of AccountantsA number of first bachelor's degrees are awarded in the Faculty in thethree teaching programmes (see table below). In each of theseprogrammes, specialisation in particular fields is possible (these subprogrammesare indicated in brackets after the name of the degree).In addition to the numerous degrees, a certificate and diploma in PublicSector Management are also available. This certificate and diploma areintended for students who are not able to complete the B.Admin. orB.Pub. Degree module, for whatever reasons. This offers a point of exitto the student, while ensuring a qualification which is of use in the labourmarket. A student can be awarded a certificate after successfullycompleting one full year of study for a degree, and a diploma aftersuccessfully completing the first two years of study for a degree module.Postgraduate study is available to anyone wishing to concentrate in achosen field of study upon completion of a bachelor’s degree.Economic and Management Sciences 9Calendar 2011

DEGREES IN THE TRAINING PROGRAMMESPrivate Sector ManagementMinimum Study Totalperiod code creditsB.Com. (Agriculture Economics) 3 years 6323 553B.Com. (Economics) 3 years 6302 464B.Com. (Financial Management) 3 years 6306 491B.Com. (Financial Mathematics) 3 years 6326 496B.Com. (General Management) 3 years 6301 454B.Com. (Human Resource Management) 3 years 6304 471B.Com. (Information Technology) 3 years 6308 526B.Com. (Investment Management and Banking) 3 years 6303 451B.Com. (Law) 3 years 6309 440B.Com. (Marketing) 3 years 6305 452B.Com. (Risk Management) 3 years 6325 528B.Com. (Statistics) 3 years 6307 492B.Com. 4-year curriculum 4 years 6338 -Public Sector ManagementB. Admin. 3 years 6310 383B.Pub. (General Management) 3 years 6314 446B.Pub. (Economic Policy) 3 years 6315 446B.Pub. (Human Resource Management) 3 years 6316 446B.Pub. (Accounting) 3 years 6318 446B.Admin. 4-year curriculum 4 years 6356 -Training of AccountantsB.Acc. 3 years 6319 524B.Com. (Accounting) 3 years 6321 500B. Com. (Accounting) 4-year curriculum 4 years 6355 -Students pursuing full-time careers are advised to spread their studiesfor a three year degree over a period of four years (or eight semesters),with a maximum of four modules in each semester for the first andsecond years of study.Economic and Management Sciences 10Calendar 2011

REGULATIONSFACULTY REQUIREMENTSGeneral admission requirementsOver and above the general regulations regarding admission to thisUniversity (general regulation A1) and admission to degree study(general regulation A2), the following specific prerequisites foradmission to study in this Faculty must be met:ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO PASSEDGRADE 12 FROM 2008 AND ONWARDSDescription of the degreeB.Com. (Agricultural Economics)Admission RequirementsB.Com. (General Management)B.Com. (Economics)B.Com. (Investment Managementand Banking)B.Com. (Human ResourceManagement)B.Com. (Marketing)• AP = 30• Mathematics = Achievementlevel 4 (50%)B.Com. (Information Technology)B.Com. (Financial Management)B.Com. (Statistics)B.Com. (Law)B.Com. 4 year curriculumB.Com. (Risk Management)• AP = 25 – 29• Mathematics=Achievement level 3 (40%)• AP = 34• Mathematics = Achievementlevel 6 (70%)Economic and Management Sciences 11Calendar 2011

B.Com. (Financial Mathematics)• AP = 30• Mathematics = Achievementlevel 6 (70%)B.Admin. • AP = 30B.Admin. 4 year curriculum • AP = 25 – 29B.Pub. (General Management)B.Pub. (Economic Policy)B.Pub. (Human ResourceManagement)B.Pub. (Accounting)B.Admin. 4 year curriculum• AP = 30• Mathematics = Achievementlevel 4 (50%)• AP = 25 - 29B.Acc.B.Com. (Accounting)• AP = 32• Mathematics = Achievementlevel 5 (60%)• Accounting = Achievementlevel 5 (60%)• AP = 30• Mathematics = Achievementlevel 4 (50%)ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS WHO PASSEDEconomic and Management Sciences 12Calendar 2011

GRADE 12 IN 2007 AND BEFORE THAT:DegreeGrade 12 qualificationsB.Com. (General Management)B.Com. (Investment Managementand Banking)B.Com. (Marketing)• Grade 12 with endorsement,plusB.Com. (Economics)B.Com. (Financial Management)• M score of 30 and higher,plusB.Com. (Agricultural Economics) • Grade 12 Mathematics (SG)B.Com. (Human Resourcewith at least a C symbol *Management)B.Com. (Law)B.Com. (Risk Management)B.Com. (Statistics)B.Com. (Financial Mathematics) • Grade 12 with endorsement,plus• M score of 30 and higher,plus• Grade 12 Mathematics (HG)B.Com. (Information Technology) • Grade 12 with endorsement,plus• M score of 30 and higher,plus• Grade 12 Mathematics (SG)with at least a C symbol *• A grand total of at least 1200in Grade 12B.Admin. • Grade 12 with endorsement,plus• M score of 30 and higherB.Admin. 4 year Curriculum • Grade 12 with endorsement,plus• M score of 25 – 29, plusB.Com. 4 year Curriculum • Grade 12 with endorsement,plus• M score of 25 – 29, plus• Grade 12 Mathematics (SG)with at least a C symbol *B.Com.(Accounting) 4 year • Grade 12 with endorsement,Economic and Management Sciences 13Calendar 2011

CurriculumB.Pub. (General Management)B.Pub. (Economic Policy)B.Pub. (Accounting)B.Pub. (Human ResourceManagement)plus• M score of 25 – 29, plus• Grade 12 Mathematics (SG)with at least a C symbol• Grade 12 with endorsement,plus• M score of 30 and higher,plus• Grade 12 Mathematics (SG)with at least a C symbol *B.Com.(Accounting) • Grade 12 with endorsement,plus• M score of 30 and higher,plus• Grade 12 Mathematics (SG)with at least a C symbol *B.Acc. • Grade 12 Certificate withendorsement, plus• A grand total of at least 1260,plus• M score of 30 and higher,plus• Grade 12 Mathematics (SG)with at least an A symbol,plus• Grade 12 Accounting (SG)with at least an A symbolor• Grade 12 Certificate withendorsement, plus• A grand total of at least 1260,plus• M score with 30 and higher,plus• Grade 12 Mathematics (HG)with at least a C symbol orhigher, plus• Grade 12 Accounting (SG)with at least an A symbolEconomic and Management Sciences 14Calendar 2011

or• Grade 12 Certificate withendorsement, plus• A grand total of at least 1260,plus• M score of 30 and higher,plus• Grade 12 Mathematics (HG)with at least a C symbol orhigher, plus• Grade 12 Accounting (HG)with at least a C symbol orhigherShould a prospective student not qualify in respect of the Mathematicsrequirement, there are a couple of alternative ways of obtainingadmission:Alternative 1: Passing a module in Mathematics at this or anotherapproved institution of learning followed by a written application foradmission to the Dean of the Faculty of Economic and ManagementSciences.Alternative 2: Following a module in Mathematics which is equivalent tothe Grade 12 (SG) C symbol or achievement level 4, whileregistering simultaneously as a student for non-degree purposes atthe UFS (general regulation A4) (in other words, the initialregistration is for non-degree-purposes). This implies that certainindividual modules can be taken without formally registering for adegree. As soon as a student presents proof of a passing mark forthe Mathematics module or equivalent, application can be made forformal admission for degree purposes as well as for credit formodules previously passed for non-degree purposes. First yearmodules which can be taken for this purpose prior to meeting theMathematics Grade 12 requirement are the following:OBS134 and OBS144HUM114 and ORG124REK114 and REK124STK114 and STK124AFP132 and AFP142EBE112 and EBE122Economic and Management Sciences 15Calendar 2011

As a Grade 12 Mathematics performance level 4 or Grade 12Mathematics (SG) C symbol equivalent module, the following will beaccepted:(a)(b)Statistics at first-year level (i.e. STK114 and STK124).A Mathematics module taken at another institution of learning suchas an University of Technology on the same level as Mathematics(SG) C or Mathematics achievement level 4 (50%).As Statistics is a compulsory subject in the first year for most of thedegrees in this Faculty, it is the better option to choose (a) if possible.Otherwise it would be advisable to first complete a module inMathematics at Grade 12 level (SG) C or Grade 12 performance level 4.Additional requirements for admission to certain subjects ormodulesThe following requirements must be met for admission to certainsubjects or modules:1. Economics (EKN114 and EKN124): Grade 12 Mathematicsperformance level 4 (50%) or Grade 12 Mathematics (SG) with atleast a C symbol is a prerequisite. Subject to approval by theDepartmental Chairperson, a student may gain admission with proofthat an equivalent module in Mathematics or Statistics has beenpassed.2. Business Management (OBS234 and OBS364): Grade 12Mathematics performance level 4 (50%) or Grade 12 Mathematics(SG) with at least a C symbol is a prerequisite. Subject to approvalby the Departmental Chairperson, an equivalent module(Mathematics or Statistics) may also enable a student to register forthe above-mentioned modules.3. Financial Accounting (FIN114 and FIN 124): Grade 12 Accounting(HG) is a prerequisite.4. BRS111 and RIS134:• Students, who passed Information Technology (IT) in Grade 12on performance level 5 or passed another substantialEconomic and Management Sciences 16Calendar 2011

programme course and can deliver proof of that, may beexempted from RIS134 or RIS144 if they pass a promotiontest at the beginning of the semester with at least 65%. Thistest will be on the same standard as the RIS134 examination.[This arrangement is also applicable to for students whopassed Computer Studies in Grade 12 (HG)].• Students, who passed Information Technology (IT) in Grade 12on performance level 4, or Computer Application Technology(CAT) on performance level 5, are exempted from BRS111.[This arrangement is also applicable to students who passedComputer Studies in Grade 12 with at least a D symbol (HG)or a C symbol (SG)].SEQUENCE OF MODULES AND PREREQUISITESUnless specific prerequisites are set for a module, as is the case for thesubjects listed below, all modules in this Faculty are independentsemester or year modules which can be taken in any sequence andwithout preconditions. Prerequisites for subjects which are not offeredby the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences appear in thegeneral regulations of the Yearbook (Part 1) and/or in the relevantYearbooks of other Faculties. Remember the admission requirements for subjects/modulesstipulated above previously.SUBJECT MODULE PREREQUISITEAccounting REK208 REK114 or REK124 or FIN114 orFIN124REK308 REK208 of REK204 of FIN208Auditing ODT214 FIN114 or FIN124 or REK114 ofREK124ODT224 FIN114 or FIN124 or REK114 orREK124BusinessManagementODT308OBS234ODT214 or ODT224Grade 12 Mathematics performancelevel 4 (50%) or Grade 12Mathematics (SG) with at least a Csymbol, or STK114 and STK124Economic and Management Sciences 17Calendar 2011

OBS364 Grade 12 Mathematics performancelevel 4 (50%) or Grade 12Mathematics (SG) with at least a Csymbol, or STK114 and STK124Economics EKN114 Grade 12 Mathematics performancelevel 4 (50%) Grade 12 Mathematics(SG) with at least a C symbol, orSTK114 and STK124EKN124 Grade 12 Mathematics performancelevel 4 (50%) Grade 12 Mathematics(SG) with at least a C symbol or, orSTK114 and STK124EKN214 EKN114EKN224 EKN124EKN314 EKN114 and EKN124EKN324 EKN114 and EKN124Quantitative EKT324 EKN114 and EKN124EconomicsFinancial FIN114 Grade 12 Accounting.Accounting FIN124 FIN114 (or REK114 with a passingmark of at least 60%).FIN208 FIN114 (or REK114 with 60%) andFIN124.ManagementAccountingManagerialFinanceFinancialEconomics(previouslyMoney andBanking)FIN308BRF308BRF314/MAC314MNF324FEC214(previouslyGEB214)FEC224(previouslyGEB224)FEC314(previouslyFEC314)FIN208BRF214 or BRF224 or MAC224 orBRF314 or MAC314 or MNF324BRF214 or BRF224 or MAC224 orFIN114 of FIN124FIN114 or FIN124 or REK114 orREK124EKN114 and EKN124EKN114 and EKN124EKN114 and EKN124Economic and Management Sciences 18Calendar 2011

TaxationFEC324(previouslyFEC324)BEL308,BLS308EKN114 and EKN124BLS208 or BEL208 or BLS208ComputerApplications andControlsComputerSciencesRKT214RIS134RIS114REK114 or REK124 or FIN114 orFIN124(with BRS111)(with BRS111)RIS144RIS134RIS124RIS114 or RIS144RIS164 RIS114 or RIS144 or Grade 12Information Technology (IT) onperformance level 5RIS214 RS124 (with RIS274)RIS274RIS224RIS314RIS324RIS334RIS344RIS124RIS214RIS214RIS224RIS164 and RIS214RIS224Economic and Management Sciences 19Calendar 2011

ComputerLiteracyBRS121BRS111Prerequisites for B.Com. (Agricultural Economics):MODULE Prerequisite MODULE PrerequisiteLEK214 Min (LEK124) LEK414 LEK224LEK224 LEK124 LEK424 LEK214LEK314 Min (LEK124) LEK434 LEK214LEK324 LEK314Applied MathematicsComputer MathematicsMathematicsMathematical StatisticsRisk ManagementStatisticsConsult the Yearbook of the Faculty ofNatural and Agricultural SciencesCODE/MODULE CHANGES: EQUIVALENT MODELSTRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR B.ACC AND B.COM.(ACCOUNTING) STUDENTS• Students who register for B. Acc. or B.Com. (Accounting) forthe first time in 2011 should follow the new 2011 curriculum• Students who registered for B.Acc. or B.Com. (Accounting) forthe first time 2010 will have two choices in 2011:(i) Follow the 2010 curriculum with the followingchangesRegister for MAC224 in place of BRF224Register for REK208 in place of REK204B.Com.(Accounting) students only: register for BEL208in place of BLS208(ii) Change to the 2011 curriculum.These students will receive the followingacknowledgements (if the related modules werepassed):OBS134 and OBS144 in place of OBS244HRG124 in place of BCA122.These students will have to register for BKO154.Economic and Management Sciences 20Calendar 2011

• Students who registered for B.Acc. or B.Com. (Accounting) forthe first time in 2009 and before that, will in 2011 registeraccording to the curriculum of their first year of registration andshould use the new module codes where it is applicable. Thesestudents should register for MAC314 in place of BRF314MODULES THAT CHANGE FROM 2011Old codeBLS208BRF224BRF314REK204New codeBEL208 [only for B.Com. (Accounting)]MAC224MAC314REK208Economic and Management Sciences 21Calendar 2011

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME IN PRIVATE SECTORMANAGEMENTGeneral InformationQualifications in private sector management can be obtained in severalfields of study. These are all accommodated within the degreeBaccalaureus Commercii (B.Com.). This is a highly regarded andcomprehensive basic management degree and is structured foreconomic and management positions (especially in the private sector)academic careers at universities and universities of technology, or acareer as a teacher.While a B.Com. is directed at economic and management positionsin the private sector, it is also an excellent degree for a career in thepublic sector. (Compare the Undergraduate Programme in PublicSector Management.)The degree is structured around the core subjects of Economics(being the root science), Business Management (includingMarketing and Financial Management), Industrial Psychology andAccounting, with a wide range of supporting subjects to choosefrom. B.Com. (General Management) offers a broader option tostudents who would like a solid general management background,but who prefer not to specialise too soon.Special interests can be accommodated as there is a wide range ofspecialities from which to choose within the B.Com. degree, as indicatedin the list below.B.Com. (Agricultural Economics)B.Com. (InvestmentManagement and Banking)B.Com. (Economics)B.Com. (Financial Management)B.Com. (Financial Mathematics)B.Com. (Marketing)B.Com. (Marketing)B.Com. (General Management)B.Com. (Human ResourceManagement)B.Com. (Information Technology)B.Com. (Law)B.Com. (Risk Management)B.Com. (Statistics)Economic and Management Sciences 22Calendar 2011

B.Com. (Accounting) is also available and falls within theProgramme: Training of Accountants.The curricula for the normal three year B.Com. degree in each fieldof study is explained in the following section. Each degree isstructured around a solid core of economic and managementsubjects. The foundation which is laid in the first year of study - andwhich is the same for all the degree options – is strengthened in thesecond and third years of study, whilst also systematically becomingmore focused in each field of specialisation.The distinctive aspects of each degree are clearly set out, so thatthe prospective students can make a well informed choice beforedeciding on a particular field of study. It is possible to change thefield of study during the module of a study period. This might meanhowever, that extra modules need to be taken in order to complywith the requirements for a new degree chosen.The number of semester modules normally required for a B.Com.degree, is 30. As a rule three major subjects at third-year level arerequired.Basic modules in computer literacy (BRS111 and BRS121) formpart of all the curricula, as well as modules in Afrikaans for theProfession or Business English. The language proficiency modulesare not only aimed at giving the student the necessary skills forsuccessful academic study, but will also prove to be valuable in amanagement position. [Should there be enough non-mother tonguespeakers who wish to register for Afrikaans for the Professionprovision will be made for a special non-mother tongue module inAfrikaans].Economic and Management Sciences 23Calendar 2011

When should a student’s choice be final?With a few exceptions all students taking degrees in this Facultytake the same first-year subjects, namely Economics, BusinessManagement, Industrial Psychology, Accounting and Statistics/Mathematics.These subjects form the foundation of anymanagement degree.In the second year there are a number of differences between thevarious fields, and in the third year there are significant differences.Ideally a student should try to make a choice at the end of his/herfirst year, although it can be done later on if necessary as well. Itcould have the implication that extra subjects need to be taken forthe new field of study.Students can change their field of study in the programme forPrivate Sector Management only twice. Only in exceptional casesand with the approval of the Dean and the Programme Director:Private Sector Management, will a student be allowed to change fora third time.Economic and Management Sciences 24Calendar 2011

REG.F2BACCALAUREUS COMMERCIIB.COM. (AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS)INFORMATIONThis option is for students who want to enter the field of agriculturalmanagement. After liberalisation of agricultural markets, jobopportunities in this field showed a great increase both locally andinternationally. Large agricultural co-operatives, international marketingcompanies and financial institutions offer good career opportunities inthis field.The core subjects for this option are Agricultural Economics andEconomics.Accounting is only required at first-year level.CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the degree B.Com. (Agricultural Economics)must satisfy the Faculty and general regulations when compiling theircurriculums as set out in the following schedule.A student must ensure that the subject preconditions are complied with,especially in the case of electives.Economic and Management Sciences 25Calendar 2011

B.COM. (AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS) Study code 6323FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2Economics EKN114 EKN124 EKN214 EKN224 EKN314 EKN324Quantitative EconomicsAgricultural Economics LEK124 LEK214 LEK224 LEK314LEK414LEK434Industrial PsychologyBusiness ManagementMarketingOBS134ORG124OBS144Accounting REK114 REK124Statistics STK114 STK124 STK216 STK226Taxation BEL208 BLS208Language Proficiency:Afrikaans for theprofession AFP132 AFP142ororBusiness English EBE112 EBE122Computer LiteracyComputer LiteracyInformation CompetencyILK111BRS111BRS121EKT324LEK324LEK424LEK444LEK461CHOICES:Choose onesubject from:Choose onesubject from:AccountingManagement AccountingREK208 REK208MAC224Financial Economics FEC214 FEC224 FEC314 FEC324Statistics STK316 STK326Business Management* OBS244 OBS314Marketing*OBS324orFinancial Management* OBS234 OBS364* In the second and third year the two Business Management semester modules count as one“subject”, although one of the modules is known as Financial Management.Economic and Management Sciences 26Calendar 2011

REG.F3BACCALAUREUS COMMERCIIB.COM. (INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ANDBANKING)INFORMATIONThis degree option is recommended for students who envisage enteringthe banking sector, other financial institutions or positions in the financialworld. It offers excellent prospects for a career in the Reserve Bank(which also handles monetary policy).By completing a postgraduate qualification in Economics (specialising inFinancial Economics), a student would be ideally suited to this type ofcareer. The postgraduate module in Investment Management forms anexcellent link with this degree.The core of this option is Financial Economics (a specialised field ofEconomics, focusing on monetary aspects) and Economics as majorsubjects. Taken with subjects such as Business Management at thirdyearlevel (including Marketing and Financial Management), this degreeoffers a firm management base. This option serves equally well as adegree in general management.Accounting need only be taken at first-year level (although it can bechosen as a second year subject as well).CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the degree B.Com. (Banking) must satisfy theFaculty and general regulations when compiling their curriculums as setout in the following schedule.A student must ensure that the subject preconditions are complied with,especially in the case of electives.Economic and Management Sciences 27Calendar 2011

B.COM. (INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ANDBANKING)Study code 6303FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2Economics EKN114 EKN124 EKN214 EKN224 EKN314 EKN324Quantitative EconomicsEKT324Financial Economics FEC214 FEC224 FEC314 FEC324Business Management OBS134 OBS244 OBS314Management Accounting MAC224 MAC314Marketing⎩OBS144Financial Management⎩ OBS234 OBS364Industrial Psychology HUM114 HUM124Accounting REK114 REK124 REK208 REK208Statistics STK114 STK124MathematicsorWTW114orWTW134orWTW124orWTW144Language Proficiency:Afrikaans for theprofession AFP132 AFP142ororBusiness English EBE112 EBE122Computer LiteracyComputer LiteracyInformation CompetencyILK111BRS111BRS121CHOICES:Choose onesubject from:Industrial Psychology ELR214 OCP224Statistics STK216 STK226Taxation BEL208 BEL208Commercial Law HRG114 HRG124Computer Science andInformaticsRIS134RIS144or⎩WTW114 and WTW124 should preferably be taken by students with Grade 12 HG Mathematics A orB symbols or achievement level 6 (70%).WTW134 and WTW144 should preferably be taken by students who intend to do only first yearMathematics.In the second and third year the two Business Management semester modules count as one“subject”, although one of the modules is known as Financial Management.Economic and Management Sciences 28Calendar 2011

REG.F4BACCALAUREUS COMMERCIIB.COM. (ECONOMICS)INFORMATIONThis degree is advisable for anyone wishing to specialise in the field ofEconomics, and who for example, envisages becoming a professionaleconomist or an economic policy analyst or forecaster, or for someonewho is interested in a career as an academic economist or researcher.Especially with a postgraduate qualification in Economics, a studentwould be very well equipped for the above-mentioned employmentopportunities in business enterprises, financial institutions or in thepublic sector.The core subjects for this option are Economics and FinancialEconomics and Banking (a specialised field of Economics whichconcentrates on monetary aspects), with Econometrics as an option.However, it still has a solid management basis, with among others,Business Management (including Marketing and FinancialManagement) at least up to second-year level. It could thereforefunction equally well as general management degree.CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and ispersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the degree B.Com. (Economics) must satisfythe Faculty and general regulations when compiling their curriculums asset out in the following schedule. A student must ensure that the subjectpreconditions are complied with, especially in the case of electives.Economic and Management Sciences 29Calendar 2011

B.COM. (ECONOMICS) Study code 6302FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2Economics EKN114 EKN124 EKN214 EKN224 EKN314 EKN324Quantitative EconomicsBusiness Management OBS134 OBS244 OBS314EKT324Financial Management⎩ OBS234 OBS364orMarketing⎩ OBS144 OBS324Industrial Psychology HUM114 ORG124Money en Banking FEC214 FEC224 FEC314 FEC324Financial EcoomicsAccounting REK114 REK124Statistics STK114 STK124MathematicsorWTW114orWTW134orWTW124orWTW144Language Proficiency:Afrikaans for theprofession AFP132 AFP142ororBusiness English EBE112 EBE122Computer Literacy BRS111 BRS121Information CompetencyILK111CHOICES:Choose twosubjects fromIndustrial Psychology ELR214 OCP224AccountingREK208 REK208Management AccountingMAC224Statistics STK216 STK226Mathematics⎩WTW214WTW252WTW224WTW262WTW114 and WTW124 should preferably be taken by students with Grade 12 HG Mathematics A orB symbols or achievement level 6 (70%).WTW134 and WTW144 should preferably be taken by students who intend to do only first yearMathematics.In the second and third year the two Business Management semester modules count as one“subject”, although one of the modules is known as Financial Management.Economic and Management Sciences 30Calendar 2011

REG.F6BACCALAUREUS COMMERCIIB.COM. (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT)INFORMATIONThis option is for students who envisage becoming financial managersin the private sector. Financial institutions are also increasinglyappointing students with these qualifications.The core subjects for this degree are Business Management (especiallysemester modules in Financial Management), and Accounting. It isstrongly recommended that students consider adding Taxation to theircurriculum.Accounting is compulsory up to third-year level.CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the degree B.Com. (Financial Management)must satisfy the Faculty and general regulations when compiling theircurriculums as set out in the following schedule.A student must ensure that the subject preconditions are complied with,especially in the case of electives.Economic and Management Sciences 31Calendar 2011

B.COM. (FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT) Study code 6306FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2Economics EKN114 EKN124 EKN214 EKN224Business Management OBS134 OBS244 OBS314Marketing⎩OBS144FinancialOBS234Management⎩Accounting REK114 REK124 REK208 REK208MAC224Industrial Psychology HUM114 ORG124Statistics STK114 STK124orMathematicsWTW114orWTW134WTW124orWTW144Financial Economics FEC214 FEC224Language Proficiency:Afrikaans for theprofession AFP132 AFP142ororBusiness English EBE112 EBE122Computer Literacy BRS111 BRS121orREK308OBS364REK308InformationILK111CompetencyCHOICES:Choose one subjectfrom:Choose one subjectfrom:Statistics STK216 STK226 STK316 STK326MathematicsWTW214 WTW224WTW252 WTW262Industrial Psychology ELR214 OCP224Computer Science andInformaticsRIS134 RIS144Taxation BEL208 BEL208WTW354WTW364Auditing ODT214 ODT224Economics# EKN314 EKN324Quantitative EconomicsEKT324Financial PlanningFBR214 FBR224EnvironmentFinancial Planning FBR314 FBR324Financial Economics FEC314 FEC324Economic and Management Sciences 32Calendar 2011

WTW114 and WTW124 should preferably be taken by students with Grade 12 HG Mathematics A or B symbols or achievement level 6 (70%). WTW134 and WTW144 should preferably be taken by students who intend to do only first year Mathematics.# Students who want to pursue postgraduate studies in the Department of Economics should note that they also need to pass EKT324 prior to beingadmitted to postgraduate studies.⎩ In all three years of study the two Business Management semester modules count as one “subject”, although one of the modules is known asFinancial Management.Economic and Management Sciences 33Calendar 2011

REG.F7BACCALAUREUS COMMERCIIB.COM. (FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS)INFORMATIONThis interdisciplinary degree is meant for students who are interested inMathematics in the financial world. Financial institutions such as banks,insurers and investment organisations need graduates who have a firmgrounding in the Economic Sciences as well as Mathematics. Studentscan choose how heavy the emphasis should be on the various fieldsthat they study. These skills present excellent career opportunities forpersons who can do mathematical analyses of financial problems. Afterpostgraduate study the person will be able to handle even morecomplex financial models.Accounting up to second-year level is compulsory.CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.SPECIAL PREREQUISITESModuleATW216Prerequisite(WTW114 and WTW124) or (WTW134 andWTW144) and (WKS114 and WKS124) or(STK114 and STK124)TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the degree B.Com. (Financial Mathematics)must satisfy the Faculty and general regulations when compiling theircurriculums as set out in the following schedule.A student must ensure that the subject preconditions are complied with,especially in the case of electives.Economic and Management Sciences 34Calendar 2011

B.COM. (FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS) Study code 6326FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2Mathematics WTW 114 WTW 124 WTW 214 WTW 224WTW 254 WTW 264Economics* EKN114 EKN124 EKN214 EKN224 EKN314Quantitative EconomicsBusiness Management OBS134 OBS244 OBS314MarketingOBS144EKT324Financial Management OBS234 OBS364Computer Information RIS 14 RIS 144SystemsAccountingManagementREK114 REK 124 REK 208 REK 208MAC224AccountingComputer Literacy BRS111 BRS121Actuarial Mathematics ATW216 ATW226Financial Economics FEC214 FEC224CHOICES:MathematicsororAt least 4 of the followingmodules for which thestudent has theprerequisitesWTW314WTW334WTW374WTW324WTW344WTW364WTW384⎩ In all three years of study the two Business Management semester modules count as one “subject”,although one of the modules is known as Financial Management.* Student who want to pursue postgraduate studies in the Department of Economics should note thatthey also need to pass EKN324 prior to being admitted to postgraduate studies . The moduleEKN324 is not required to obtain the B.Com. (Financial Mathematics) degree, only to gain entry tohonours study in Economics.Economic and Management Sciences 35Calendar 2011

REG.F8BACCALAUREUS COMMERCIIB.COM. (GENERAL MANAGEMENT)INFORMATIONThis is the most general B.Com. degree option, and is a highlyrecommended qualification for anyone who would like to have a basicand solid background in general management, without immediatelyspecialising in any specific field of study. It prepares the student for awide variety of career choices such as management positions in variousareas of the private sector as well as in the field of economics. A field of specialisation can be chosen at postgraduate level ifnecessary. (See chapter on postgraduate study).The core subjects for this degree centre around Economics on the onehand and Business Management on the other (including Marketingand/or Financial Management). In the third academic year a choice maybe made between Accounting and Industrial Psychology as a majorsubject.Accounting must be taken at second-year level at least, an indication ofits importance in the sphere of management.CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the degree B.Com. (General Management)must satisfy the Faculty and general regulations when compiling theircurriculums as set out in the following schedule.A student must ensure that the subject preconditions are complied with,especially in the case of electives.Economic and Management Sciences 36Calendar 2011

B.COM. (GENERAL MANAGEMENT) Study code 6301FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2Economics EKN114 EKN124 EKN214 EKN224 EKN314 EKN324Quantitative EconomicsBusiness Management⎩ OBS134 OBS244 OBS314EKT324Marketing⎩ OBS144 OBS324orFinancial Management⎩ OBS234 OBS364Industrial Psychology HUM114 ORG124 ELR214 OCP224AccountingREK114 REK124 REK208 REK208Management AccountingMAC224Statistics STK114 STK124MathematicsorWTW114orWTW134orWTW124orWTW144Language proficiency:Afrikaans for theprofession AFP132 AFP142ororBusiness English EBE112 EBE122Computer Literacy BRS111 BRS121Information CompetencyILK111CHOICES:Choose onesubject from:Choose onesubject from:Public Management OBB214 OBB224 OBB314 OBB324Money en Banking FEC214 FEC224Taxation BEL208 BEL208Commercial Law HRG114 HRG124Industrial Psychology TRG314 RSM324Computer InformationRIS134 RIS144SystemsAccounting REK308 REK308MathematicsWTW214 WTW224 WTW354 WTW364WTW252 WTW262 WTW114 and WTW124 should preferably be taken by students with Grade 12 HG Mathematics A orB symbols or achievement level 6 (70%). WTW134 and WTW144 should preferably be taken by students who intend to do only first yearMathematics.Economic and Management Sciences 37Calendar 2011

REG.F9BACCALAUREUS COMMERCIIB.COM. (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)INFORMATIONThis option is for students who are interested in entering careers likehuman resource management, labour relations and organisationdevelopment. The degree also makes provision for, with specificadditional modules, access to professional qualifications.Students are also allowed to include a subject in social science likeSociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Political Science or IndustrialCommunication or into the B.Com. (Human Resource Management)degree.During the first year a choice may also be made betweenEconomics and Accounting. It is not compulsory to take both subjects.Admission to the professional training and the B.Psych. equivalence issubject to selection (at the end of the third year). Consult the B.Psych.co-ordinator. After successfully completing the B.Com. (HRM) Honoursas well as the relevant internship programme, students can apply forregistration as psychometrists at the HPCSA (Health ProfessionsCouncil of South Africa). In case of uncertainty, please contact theDepartmental Chairperson of Industrial Psychology.CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the degree B.Com. (Human ResourceManagement) must satisfy the Faculty and general regulations whencompiling their curriculums as set out in the following schedule:A student must ensure that the subject preconditions are complied with,especially in the case of electives.Economic and Management Sciences 38Calendar 2011

B.COM. (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) Study code 6304FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2Industrial Psychology HUM114 ORG124 ELR214 OCP224 TRG314 RSM324Business Management OBS134 OBS244 OBS314Marketing⎩ OBS144 OBS324orFinancial Management⎩ OBS234 OBS364EconomicsEKN114 EKN124ororAccounting REK114 REK124Labour Law ABR214 ABR224StatisticsMathematicsSTK114orWTW114orWTW134STK124orWTW124orWTW144Language Proficiency:Afrikaans for theprofession: AFP132 AFP142ororBusiness English EBE112 EBE122Computer Literacy BRS111 BRS121Information CompetencyCHOICES:ILK111Choose onesubject from:Choose twosubjects from:Choose onesubject from:Economics#Quantitative EconomicsEKN114* EKN124* EKN214 EKN224 EKN314 EKN324orEKT324Financial Economics FEC214 FEC224 FEC314 FEC324Accounting REK114* REK124* REK208 REK208MAC224Sociology SOS114 SOS124 SOS214 SOS224 SOS314 SOS324Anthropology ANT114 ANT124 ANT312 ANT324ANT332Political Science PTW114 PTW124 PTW214 PTW224orPTW144PsychologyPSY112 PSY124 PSY212 PSY224 PSY312 PSY324PSY152PSY232PSY332Statistics STK216 STK226 STK316 STK326IndustrialCommunication/Communication ScienceBKO134 BKO144 BKO234 BKO264Economic and Management Sciences 39Calendar 2011

* If not already chosen from the compulsory group of subjects. WTW114 and WTW124 should preferably be taken by students with Grade 12 HGMathematics A or B symbols or achievement level 6 (70%). WTW134 and WTW144 should preferably be taken by students who intend to do onlyfirst year Mathematics.# Students who want to pursue postgraduate studies in the Department of Economics should note thatthey also need to pass EKT324 prior to being admitted to postgraduate studies.⎩ In the all three years of study the two Business Management semester modules countas one “subject”, although one of the modules is known as Financial Management.Economic and Management Sciences 40Calendar 2011

REG.F10BACCALAUREUS COMMERCIIB.COM. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)INFORMATIONThis option is ideal for someone who plans to specialise in managementof information technology (IT), computer information systems, computerprogramming and applications. This is a field that offers outstandingcareer opportunities in the era of information technology. Soundcomputer and numerical skills are essential requirements for thismodule.This option differs, because Computer Information Systems (RIS) iscompulsory as major subject, with choices for the other major subjects.Given the needs of a career in this field of management, the number ofoptional modules is limited.Accounting up to second-year level is compulsory.CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the degree B.Com. (Information Technology)must satisfy the Faculty and general regulations when compiling theircurriculums as set out in the following schedule.A student must ensure that the subject preconditions are complied with,especially in the case of electives.Economic and Management Sciences 41Calendar 2011

B.COM. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) Study code 6308FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2Computer Science and RIS114 RIS124 RIS214 RIS224InformaticsRIS164 RIS274Statistics STK114 STK124 STK216 STK226or or or orMathematics WTW114 WTW124 WTW214 WTW224WTW252 WTW262Economics EKN114 EKN124 EKN214 EKN224or or or orIndustrial Psychology HUM114 ORG124 ELR214 OCP224Business Management OBS134 OBS244Marketing⎩Financial Management⎩AccountingManagement AccountingLanguage proficiency:Afrikaans for theOBS144OBS234REK114 REK124 REK208 REK208MAC224profession AFP132 AFP142ororBusiness English EBE112 EBE122Computer Literacy BRS111 BRS121RIS314RIS334RIS324RIS344CHOICE:Choose two subjectsfromEconomics#Quantitative EconomicsEKN314 EKN324orEKT324Accounting REK308 REK308Statistics STK316 STK326Mathematics WTW354 WTW364Business Management⎩Financial Management⎩OBS314⎩ In all three years of study the two Business Management semester modules count as one “subject”,although one of the modules is known as Financial Management.# Students who want to pursue postgraduate studies in the Department of Economics should note thatthey also need to pass EKT324 prior to being admitted to postgraduate studies.OBS364Economic and Management Sciences 42Calendar 2011

REG.F11BACCALAUREUS COMMERCIIB.COM. (LAW)INFORMATIONThis option is:(a) for students who envisage a career in the business world but whowould like to equip themselves with a basic knowledge of law; or(b) for students who envisage a career in law, who would like to becomeattorneys, advocates or legal advisors for financial institutions andother enterprises.It is highly recommended to complement this degree with LL.B.-studies[refer to the Yearbook of the Faculty of Law.]This degree is characterised by the considerable number of lawsubjects, especially in the second and third years of study. However inthe third year of study only one management-based major subject canbe accommodated.Accounting is required up to second-year level.CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the degree B.Com. (Law) must satisfy theFaculty and general regulations when compiling their curriculums as setout in the following schedule.A student must ensure that the subject preconditions are complied with,especially in the case of electives.Economic and Management Sciences 43Calendar 2011

B.COM. (LAW) Study code 6309FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2Economics# EKN114 EKN124 EKN214 EKN224 EKN314 EKN324#BusinessOBS134ManagementMarketingOBS144FinancialManagementAccountingManagementREK114 REK124AccountingIntroduction toLegal ScienceILR114 ILR124Langue Proficiency:Afrikaans for theprofessionAFP132 AFP142or orBusiness English EBE112 EBE122or orLatinLAT114 LAT124or orLatin Special RTK108 RTK108Law of ContractorOBS234 OBS244 OBS314orREK208KON214REK208MAC224Law of SuccessionERF224and Administrationof Computer Estates Literacy BRS111 BRS121Law of EvidenceLaw of PersonsLaw of InterpretationFamily LawLaw of ThingsPSN114FAM124BWR224Criminal Law SFR114 SFR124Law of DelictsCriminal ProcedureREK308ULL214DEL314orOBS324orOBS364orREK308SAK324SPF224* These modules can be taken additionally to the prescribed B.Com. (Law) degree. The additionalmodules do not carry any credits for B.Com. (Law) and as such cannot be “exchanged”. To obtain theB.Com. (Law) degree, the prescribed curriculum should be followed. In all three years of study the two Business Management semester modules count as one “subject”,although one of the modules is known as Financial Management.# Students who want to pursue postgraduate studies in the Department of Economics should note thatthey also need to pass EKT324 prior to being admitted to postgraduate studies.Economic and Management Sciences 44Calendar 2011

REG.F12BACCALAUREUS COMMERCIIB.COM. (MARKETING)INFORMATIONThis degree is designed for students who want to enter the world ofmarketing management and international marketing.By additionally obtaining a postgraduate degree in MarketingManagement a graduate would be excellently qualified for a career inmarketing and advertising in the private sector.The core subjects for this degree are Marketing and IndustrialCommunication.Accounting needs only to be taken at first-year level; however, given itsimportance in any management field, it is recommended that it becontinued into the second year.CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the degree B.Com. (Marketing) must satisfy theFaculty and general regulations when compiling their curriculums as setout in the following schedule.A student must ensure that the subject preconditions are complied with,especially in the case of electives.Economic and Management Sciences 45Calendar 2011

B.COM. (MARKETING) Study code 6305FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2Economics EKN114 EKN124 EKN214 EKN224Business Management OBS134 OBS244 OBS314Marketing⎩ OBS144 OBS324FinancialOBS234Management⎩Industrial Psychology HUM114 ORG124 ELR214 OCP224 TRG314 RSM324Accounting REK114 REK124IndustrialCommunicationBKO134 BKO244 BKO334 BKO344Internet Marketing IBM314 orTourism MarketingStatistics STK114 STK124MathematicsorWTW114orWTW134orWTW124orWTW144Language ProficiencyAfrikaans for theprofession AFP132 AFP142ororBusiness English EBE112 EBE122Information CompetencyILK111Computer Literacy BRS111 BRS121CHOICES:AccountingManagementAccountingChoose onesubject from:REK208 REK208MAC224Financial Economics FEC214 FEC224Taxation BEL208 BEL208Commercial law HRG114 HRG124⎩orOBS344WTW114 and WTW124 should preferably be taken by students with Grade 12 HGMathematics A or B symbols or achievement level 6 (70%).WTW134 and WTW144 should preferably be taken by students who intend to do only firstyear Mathematics.In the second and third year the two Business Management semester modules count as one “subject”,although one of the modules is known as Financial Management.Economic and Management Sciences 46Calendar 2011

REG. F13BACCALAUREUS COMMERCIIB.COM. (RISK MANAGEMENT)INFORMATIONThis qualification is suitable for students who do not wish to becomeactuaries but would like to enter the field of risk management.This option is for students seeking to pursue the dynamic financialenvironment where risk management is an essential component. Riskmanagers are mostly sought after in banks, insurance companies andmerchant banks.The core subjects for this degree centre in Actuarial Sciences,Mathematical Statistics and Financial Economics.CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.PREREQUISITESModuleATW216Prerequisite(WTW114 and WTW124) or (WTW134 and WTW144)and (WKS114 and WKS124) or (STK114 and STK124)TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the degree B.Com. (Risk Management) mustsatisfy the Faculty and general regulations when compiling theircurriculum as set out in the following schedule.A student must ensure that the subject preconditions are complied with,especially in the case of electives.Economic and Management Sciences 47Calendar 2011

B.COM. (RISK MANAGEMENT) Study code 6325FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2Economics EKN114 EKN124 EKN214 EKN224Quantitative EconomicsEKT324Financial Economics FEC214 FEC224 FEC314 FEC324Business Management OBS134 OBS144Computer Science andInformaticsAccountingManagementAccountingRIS134REK114RIS144REK124RIS234RIS274orREK208RIS224orREK208MAC224Statistics STK114 STK124 STK216 STK226 STK316 STK326Mathematics WTW134 WTW144Actuarial Science ATW216 ATW226 ATW314 ATW324Language Proficiency:Afrikaans for theprofessions AFP132 AFP142ororBusiness English EBE112 EBE122Computer Literacy BRS111 BRS121Economic and Management Sciences 48Calendar 2011

REG.F15BACCALAUREUS COMMERCIIB.COM. (STATISTICS)INFORMATIONThis option is for students who would like to become involved in the fieldof economic and/or econometric or statistical research for financialinstitutions, public institutions, insurance companies or stockbrokers.Sound computer and numerical skills are essential requirements for thisoption.The core subjects for this degree are Statistics and Economics, withEconometrics as an option in the third year.Accounting must be taken up to second year level.CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the degree B.Com. (Statistics) must satisfy theFaculty and general regulations when compiling their curriculum as setout in the following schedule.A student must ensure that the subject preconditions are complied with,especially in the case of electives.Economic and Management Sciences 49Calendar 2011

B.COM. (STATISTICS) Study code 6307FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2Economics EKN114 EKN124 EKN214 EKN224 EKN314 EKN324Quantitative EconomicsEKT324Statistics STK114 STK124 STK216 STK226 STK316 STK326Industrial Psychology HUM114 ORG124Computer Science andInformaticsBusiness ManagementMarketingAccountingManagement AccountingLanguage Proficiency:Afrikaans for theorRIS134orRIS114OBS134or(RIS144 orRIS124)andRIS164OBS144profession AFP132 AFP142ororBusiness English EBE112 EBE122REK114 REK124 REK208 REK208MAC224Computer Literacy BRS111 BRS121Information CompetencyILKIIICHOICES:Choose twoChoose onesubjects from:subject from:Business Management* OBS244 OBS314Financial management* OBS234 OBS364Computer Science andRIS214 RIS224 RIS314 RIS324InformaticsRIS274RIS334 RIS344Financial Economics FEC214 FEC224 FEC314 FEC324If a student takes RIS in the first year, BRS111 should also be taken in the first year. In this caselanguage proficiency will be taken in the second year.Economic and Management Sciences 50Calendar 2011

REG.F17BACCALAUREUS COMMERCIIB.COM. 4-YEAR CURRICULUMINFORMATIONThe B.Com. 4-year Curriculum is recommended for students with thefollowing qualifications:AP = 25 – 29Mathematics =Achievement level 4 (50%)ORA Senior Certificate with endorsement andGrade 12 Mathematics (SG) C symbolAn M score of 25 - 29 marksThis is the general B.Com. degree option, and is the recommendedchoice for anyone who would like to have a basic and solid backgroundin general management and does not immediately qualify for the morespecialised B.Com. options.CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.Economic and Management Sciences 51Calendar 2011

B.COM. 4 YEAR CURRICULUM Study code 6338FIRST STUDY YEARSECOND STUDY YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2Economics EKN114 EKN124Business Management OBS134 OBS144Industrial Psychology HUM114 ORG124Accounting REK114 REK124Academic LanguageModuleALC108 ALC108or orAfrikaans for AcademicPurposesAFA108 AFA108Statistics STK114 STK124Language Proficiency:Afrikaans for theprofessionAFP132AFP142Business English EBE112 EBE122Computer Literacy BRS111 BRS121Mathematical Literacy MTE108 MTE108InformationCompetencySkills en Competenciesfor Life Long LearningVBL108VBL108orILK111orIf all modules from the first two years had been passed,change to a mainstreamB.Com. degreeTHIRDSTUDYYEARFollow the second year as prescribed for the chosenB.Com. degreeFOURTSTUDYYEARFollow the third year as prescribed for the chosen B.Com. degreeADDITIONAL REGULATIONS REGARDING THE B.COM. 4-YEAR CURRICULUM1. To obtain admission to the second year of study, two of the three modules takenduring the first year of study (i.e. ALC108, MTE108, VBL108) as well as at least 32main stream credits should be passed at the end of the first year of study. Studentsmay not enrol for any other modules if the prerequisites of the first year of study arenot adhered to.2. To obtain admission to the third year of study all first and second year modules shouldbe passed.3. After three years of study the student must have completed all the modules of the firsttwo study years, otherwise the student will not be readmitted to the University.4. Students who have passed all the development modules as well as the main streammodules in both the first and second years of study can obtain permission from theDean to be admitted to the second academic year of the 3 year B.Com. Programme.5. Students who envisage changing to B.Com. (Actuarial Sciences), B.Com. (InformationTechnology) or B.Com. (Financial Mathematics) after the successful completion oftheir first two years of study, should obtain permission from the Dean beforehand.Students should realise that these degrees will have an implication on the duration oftheir studies.Economic and Management Sciences 52Calendar 2011

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME IN PUBLIC SECTORMANAGEMENTGeneral InformationFirst qualifications in Public Sector Management can be obtained invarious fields of specialisation. They are all accommodated within twodegrees, namely B.Admin. and B.Pub.Baccalaureus Administrationis (B.Admin.).This is a well-established specialised degree for an administrativecareer in the public sector. It is structured around Public Managementand Municipal Management. It is possible for students to includesubjects such as Anthropology, Sociology or Political Science in theircurriculum.Baccalaureus in Public Management (B.Pub.).This is a unique and comprehensive basic degree, directed at preparingprospective candidates for senior management positions, especially inthe public sector, and also for academic careers at tertiary institutions. Although this degree focuses on management in the public sector, itis also an excellent qualification for a career in the private sector(refer to the Undergraduate Programme in Private Sector Management.)The degree is structured around the core subjects of Economics,Public Management, Industrial Psychology and Accounting, withample scope for optional subjects. Political Science also plays animportant role in the core.B.Pub. (General Management) is the most general option forsomeone who would like to have a thorough general managementdegree for the public sector, but does not want to specialise toosoon.Economic and Management Sciences 53Calendar 2011

Specialisation is made possible by way of the availability of anumber of focused options within the B.Pub. degree, namely:B.Pub.(General)B.Pub.(Accounting)B.Pub.(Economic Policy)B.Pub.(Human Resource Management)The structure of each curriculum for the normal three-year studyperiod is explained below. All the degrees are built on a solideconomic and management basis. The foundation which is laid inthe first year of study - and which is the same for all the degreeoptions - is strengthened in the second and third years of study,whilst also systematically becoming more focused in each field ofspecialisation.The distinctive aspects of each degree are clearly set out, so thatthe prospective students can make a well informed choice beforedeciding on a particular field of study. It is possible to changedirection during the module of a study period. This might mean,however, that extra modules need to be taken in order to complywith the requirements for a new degree chosen.A basic module in computer literacy (BRS111 and BRS121) formspart of all the curricula, as well as a module in Afrikaans for theprofession or English for business usage. The Language Proficiencymodule is not only aimed at giving the student the necessary skillsfor successful academic study, but will also prove to be a valuabletool in a management capacity.The number of semester modules normally required for a B.Pub.degree is 30.Typically, three “major” subjects must be taken at third-year level.This opens the way for postgraduate studies in one of thesesubjects or for one of the theme-oriented postgraduate degrees inthe Faculty.Besides the various degrees a Diploma or a Certificate in PublicSector Management is also available. A student may, however, notregister for the certificate or diploma initially, and therefore the sameadmission requirements will apply as for a degree module.Economic and Management Sciences 54Calendar 2011

When must a student make his or her final choice between thevarious fields of study?In most cases students in this Faculty follow the same first year subjectsfor all the degrees. These are. Economics, Business Management,Accounting, Industrial Psychology and Statistics/ Mathematics. Thesesubjects form the foundation of any basic management degree.In the second year of study diversification begins, and in the third yearthere are considerable differences between the various specialiseddegrees.Ideally a student should have made his/her final choice by the end of thefirst study year, but it can also be done later on. It might, however, havethe implication that certain extra subjects need to be taken which formpart of the alternative curriculum.Economic and Management Sciences 55Calendar 2011

REG.F18BACCALAUREUS ADMINISTRATIONISB.ADMIN.INFORMATIONB.Admin. is an established specialised degree which is relevant for acareer in the public sector, parastatals and non-government organisations.The degree focuses on modules in Public Management andMunicipal Management with a choice of supporting subjects.Accounting is not compulsory for this degree, but it is an option in thefirst year.CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the degree B.Admin. must satisfy the Facultyand general regulations when compiling their curriculums as set out inthe following schedule.A student must ensure that the subject preconditions are complied with,especially in the case of electives.Economic and Management Sciences 56Calendar 2011

B.ADMIN. Study code 6310FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem .2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2Economic systemsBasic EconomicsEBN114EBN124Public Management OBB124 OBB214 OBB224 OBB314 OBB324Municipal Management MPB214 MPB224 MPB314 MPB324Business ManagementOBS134Industrial Psychology HUM114 ORG124Computer Literacy BRS111 BRS121Information CompetencyILK111Language Proficiency:Afrikaans for theprofession AFP132 AFP142ororBusiness English EBE112 EBE122CHOICES:Choose two subjects Choose three subjects Choose one subjectfrom:from:from:Sociology SOS114 SOS124 SOS214 SOS224 SOS314 SOS324Political Science PTW114 PTW124 PTW214 PTW224 PTW314 PTW324Economics*** # EKN114 EKN124 EKN214 EKN224 EKN314 EKN324Business Management** OBS224 OBS314Marketing*Financial Management*OBS234OBS324Industrial Psychology ELR214 OCP224 TRG314 RSM324Accounting REK114 REK124Statistics STK114 STK124Introduction to Law ILR114 ILR124Public Law PBR314 PBR324Anthropology ANT114 ANT124 ANT312 ANT324ANT332Computer Science and RIS134 RIS144 RIS214 RIS224 RIS314 RIS324InformaticsorRIS144orRIS124RIS274# Students who want to pursue postgraduate studies in the Department of Economics should note thatthey also need to pass EKT324 prior to being admitted to postgraduate studies.** In all three years of study the two Business Management semester modules count as one “subject”,although one of the modules is known as Marketing or Financial Management.*** Economics is only an option for students who have Grade 12 Mathematics or STK114 and STK124.Economic and Management Sciences 57Calendar 2011

REG.F19BACCALAUREUS IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENTB.PUB. (GENERAL MANAGEMENT)INFORMATIONThis is the most general B.Pub. option, and is highly recommended foranyone who would like to have a solid general management degree,without specialising in one particular area. It prepares the student for awide variety of careers in several fields such as public sectormanagement; economic policy planning or development management.The core subjects for this option are Public Management and LocalGovernment Management on the one hand and Political Science on theother.Specialisation in a particular field can follow at postgraduate level ifnecessary. (See post graduate curricula below)Accounting is compulsory only at first-year level, but is an importantrecommended subject in the second year.CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the degree B.Pub. (General Management) mustsatisfy the Faculty and general regulations when compiling theircurriculums as set out in the following schedule.A student must ensure that the subject preconditions are complied with,especially in the case of electives.Economic and Management Sciences 58Calendar 2011

B.PUB. (GENERAL MANAGEMENT) Study code 6314FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2Business ManagementOBS134Public Management OBB124 OBB214 OBB224 OBB314 OBB324Municipal Management MPB214 MPB224 MPB314 MPB324Political Science PTW114 PTW124orPTW144PTW214 PTW224 PTW314orPTW324orEconomics# EKN114 EKN124 EKN214 EKN224 EKN314 EKN324Accounting REK114 REK124Industrial Psychology HUM114 ORG124Language Proficiency:Afrikaans for theprofession AFP132 AFP142ororBusiness English EBE112 EBE122Computer Literacy BRS111 BRS121Information CompetencyILK111CHOICES:Choose one subjectfrom:Industrial Psychology ELR214 OCP224Business Management**Financial Management**OBS234OBS244AccountingREK208 REK208Management AccountingMAC224Public Law PBR314 PBR324Anthropology ANT114 ANT124Sociology SOS214 SOS224Computer Science andRIS134 RIS144Informatics** In all three years of study the two Business Management semester modules count as one “subject”,although one of the modules is known as Marketing or Financial Management.# Students who want to pursue postgraduate studies in the Department of Economics should note thatthey also need to pass EKT324 prior to being admitted to postgraduate studies.Economic and Management Sciences 59Calendar 2011

REG.F20BACCALAUREUS IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENTB.PUB. (ECONOMIC POLICY)INFORMATIONThis option is ideally suited to someone who wishes to obtain a soundgeneral management degree and who would like to specialise ineconomic and development policy; fiscal and budgetary policy; labourpolicy; trade policy or industrial policy. It prepares the student for acareer as an economic policy analyst or budgetary planner in the publicsector, or as an economic and development consultant.The core subjects for this degree are Economics and Economic Policy,Public Management and Political Science. Development Economics andDevelopment Policy also form part of the core subjects.Accounting is only required at first-year level, but is an important optionin the second year.CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the degree B.Pub. (Economic Policy) mustsatisfy the Faculty and general regulations when compiling theircurriculums as set out in the following schedule.A student must ensure that the subject preconditions are complied with,especially in the case of electives.Economic and Management Sciences 60Calendar 2011

B.PUB.(ECONOMIC POLICY) Study code 6315FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2Economics EKN114 EKN124 EKN214 EKN224 EKN314 EKN324Quantitative EconomicsBusiness ManagementOBS134EKT324Public Management OBB124 OBB214 OBB224 OBB314 OBB324Political Science PTW114 PTW124orPTW144Industrial Psychology HUM114 ORG124Accounting REK114 REK124Statistics STK114 STK124Language Proficiency:Afrikaans for theprofessionorAFP132ororAFP142Business English EBE112 EBE122orPTW214PTW224Computer Literacy BRS111 BRS121Information CompetencyILK111CHOICES:Choose twosubjects from:Choose onesubject from:Municipal Management MPB214 MPB224 MPB314 MPB324orMPB314orMPB324Political Science PTW314 PTW324Industrial Psychology ELR214 OCP224Business Management*Financial Management*OBS234OBS244AccountingREK208 REK208Management AccountingMAC224Public Law PBR314 PBR324Anthropology ANT114 ANT124Sociology SOS214 SOS224Computer Science andRIS134 RIS144Informatics* In all three years of study the two Business Management semester modules count as one “subject”,although one of the modules is known as Marketing or Financial Management.Economic and Management Sciences 61Calendar 2011

REG.F21BACCALAUREUS IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENTB.PUB. (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)INFORMATIONThis degree is designed for the person interested in a career in themanagement of human resources (personnel management) or labourrelations in the public sector, and is equally suitable for a career in theprivate sector.The core of this option comprises Industrial Psychology and PublicManagement as well as Municipal Management, with Labour Lawforming an additional element in this core.Accounting is only required at first-year level for this degree.CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the degree B.Pub. (Human ResourceManagement) must satisfy the Faculty and general regulations whencompiling their curriculums as set out in the following schedule.A student must ensure that the subject preconditions are complied with,especially in the case of electives.Economic and Management Sciences 62Calendar 2011

B.PUB. (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) Study code 6316FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2Industrial Psychology HUM114 ORG124 ELR214 OCP224 TRG314 RSM324Business ManagementOBS134Public Management OBB124 OBB214 OBB244 OBB314 OBB324Municipal Management MPB214 MPB224 MPB314 MPB324Economics EKN114 EKN124Labour Law ABR214 ABR224Accounting REK114 REK124Statistics STK114 STK124Political Science PTW114 PTW124orPTW144Language Proficiency:Business English EBE112 EBE122ororAfrikaans for theprofession AFP132 AFP142Computer Literacy BRS111 BRS121ororInformation CompetencyILK111CHOICES:Business Management*Financial Management*Choose onesubject from:OBS244OBS234AccountingREK208 REK208Management AccountingMAC224Political Science PTW214 PTW224Public Law PBR313 PBR324Economics EKN214 EKN224Anthropology ANT114 ANT124Sociology SOS214 SOS224PsychologyPSY212 PSY224PSY232* In all three years of study the two Business Management semester modules count as one “subject”,although one of the modules is known as Marketing or Financial Management.Economic and Management Sciences 63Calendar 2011

REG.F22BACCALAUREUS IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENTB.PUB. (ACCOUNTING)INFORMATIONThis degree is recommended for persons who would like to follow apublic sector career in financial management or public accounting. It canlead to job opportunities in budget departments of municipal, provincialor central government finance, or careers which have to do withexpenditure control, internal auditing and other financial fields. Certainfinancial institutions such as the office of the Auditor-general or theSouth African Revenue Services (tax administration), or the financialdepartments of other public institutions offer employment opportunitiesto graduates with this type of degree.The core subjects for this degree are Accounting and PublicManagement, with Municipal Finance being equally important as well asPublic Finance (EKN314). This degree also offers a special module inAuditing (ODT224) with direct relevance to public management affairs.Computer Science and Informatics would be an advisable addition here,at second-year level, or alternatively Taxation or law subjects.Accounting is compulsory at third-year level.CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the degree B.Pub. (Accounting)) must satisfythe Faculty and general regulations when compiling their curriculums asset out in the following schedule.A student must ensure that the subject preconditions are complied with,especially in the case of electives.Economic and Management Sciences 64Calendar 2011

B.PUB. (ACCOUNTING) Study code 6318FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2AccountingManagement AccountingBusiness ManagementREK114 REK124 REK208 REK208MAC224OBS134REK308REK308Public Management OBB124 OBB214 OBB224 OBB314 OBB324ororMunicipal Management MPB214 MPB224 MPB314 MPB324AuditingODT224Political Science PTW114 PTW12ofPTW144Economics EKN114 EKN124 EKN214 EKN224 EKN324Industrial Psychology HUM114 ORG124Statistics STK114 STK124Language Proficiency:Business English EBE112 EBE122or ororAfrikaans for theprofession AFP132 AFP142Computer Literacy BRS111 BRS121Information CompetencyILK111CHOICES:Choose onesubject fromTaxation BEL208 BEL208Public Law PBR314 PBR324Computer Science andInformaticsorRIS134RIS144Economic and Management Sciences 65Calendar 2011

REG.F17BACCALAUREUS ADMINISTRATIONISB.COM. 4-YEAR CURRICULUMINFORMATIONThe B.Admin. 4-year Curriculum is recommended for students with thefollowing qualifications:• AP = 23 – 27or• A Senior Certificate with endorsement and• An M score of 24 - 27 marksB.Admin. is an established specialised degree which is relevant for acareer in the public sector, parastatals and non-government organisations.The degree focuses on modules in Public Management andMunicipal Management with a choice of supporting subjects.CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.Economic and Management Sciences 66Calendar 2011

B.ADMIN. 4-YEAR CURRICULUM Study code 6356FIRST STUDY YEARSECOND STUDY YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2Economics systemsBasic EconomicsPublic ManagementBusiness ManagementOBS134OBB124Industrial Psychology HUM114 ORG124Accounting andManagement AccountingLanguage Proficiency:Afrikaans for theProfessionEBN114REK114AFP132EBN124REK124AFP122Business English EBE112 EBE122Information CompetencyAcademic LanguageModuleALC108ALC108Afrikaans for AcademicPurposesAFA108 AFA108Mathematical Literacy MTE108 MTE108Computer LiteracySkills en Competenciesfor Life Long LearningorVBL108orVBL108orILK111BRS111orIf all modules from the first two years had been passed,change to the a mainstreamB. Admin. degreeTHIRD STUDYYEARFollow the second year as prescribed for the B. Admin.degreeFOURTHSTUDY YEARFollow the third year as prescribed for the B. Admin.degreeADDITIONAL REGULATIONS REGARDING THE B.ADMIN. 4-YEAR CURRICULUM1. To obtain admission to the second year of study, two of the three modules takenduring the first year of study (i.e. ALC108, MTE108, VBL108) as well as at least 32of the 3-year degree credits should be passed at the end of the first year of study.Students may not enrol for any other modules if the prerequisites of the first year ofstudy are not adhered to.2. To obtain admission to the third year of study all first and second year modulesshould be passed.3. After three years of study the student must have completed all the modules of thefirst two study years, otherwise the student will not be readmitted to the University.4. Students who have passed all the development modules as well as the modules forthe 3-year degree in both the first and second years of study, can obtain permissionfrom the Dean to be admitted to the second academic year of the B.Admin. 3-yeardegree.Economic and Management Sciences 67Calendar 2011

PROGRAMME: TRAINING OF ACCOUNTANTSGENERAL INFORMATIONQualifications in Accounting can be obtained in several ways which areaccommodated in any of the following degrees, namely Bachelor ofAccounting (B.Acc.) and Baccalaureus Commercii (B.Com.)(Accounting)These are highly sought after professional qualifications and aredirected at the requirements of the professional bodies within theaccountants’ profession, namely the S.A. Institute for CharteredAccountants (SAICA), S.A. Institute for Professional Accountants(SAIPA), Chartered Institute of Management and Accountants (CIMA)and The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Due tothe fact that these bodies enjoy international status, recognition is givento all the qualifications in the listed Accounting degrees. For this specificreason a qualification in Accountancy is very much in demand.The Programme: Training of Accountants can lead to membership ofprofessional bodies, in accordance with certain provisions laid downthese bodies. Documentation is available and can be consulted forfurther information in this regard.QualificationPart 2 of the professional examination of SAICAPart 1 of the professional examination of SAICAHonours Baccalaureus (Accounting) (B.Acc.(Hons.)Baccalaureus Accounting (B.Acc.)Baccalaureus Commercii (Accounting)Baccalaureus Commercii (ManagementAccounting)Professional BodySAICA: CA(SA)SAICA: AGA(SA)SAICA :AGA (SA)SAIPA/ACCA/CIMASAICA: AGA(SA)/SAIPA/ACCA/CIMACIMAEconomic and Management Sciences 68Calendar 2011

SAICA:SAIPA:ACCA:CIMA:CA(SA):AGA (SA):SA Institute of Chartered Accountants (enjoys international recognition)SA Institute of Professional Accountants (enjoys internationalrecognition)The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (International body)Chartered Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (International body)Chartered AccountantAssociated General AccountantsDescription and information regarding the degrees in AccountancyThe B.Acc. degree is designed for persons wanting to qualify asChartered Accountants. Chartered Accountants render services notonly as accountants, but also as taxation-, financial-, managementandauditing experts. This is a sought after career for both thecorporate and the public sectors. It is the equivalent of, and nowreplaces the B.Compt. degree which was previously offered at thisUniversity, and is still offered at certain other universities.Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation and Management Accountingform the core of this degree.Graduates who are in possession of a B.Acc. degree will be able toregister as an AGA with the SAICA. Without additional postgraduatestudy, a B.Acc. graduate can obtain full registration with the Instituteof Professional Accountants (SAIPA) This degree also serves aspartial accreditation to the Chartered Institute of ManagementAccountants (CIMA) and the Association of Chartered CertifiedAccountants (ACCA). Candidates who have obtained an honoursdegree, qualify to write the external professional examination (thetwo-part CA examination of SAICA).After having successfully completed the professional externalexamination and the prescribed practical articles period, thesepersons may register as Chartered Accountants at the SAICA.There are two areas of specialisation (known as specialisms),namely Auditing or Financial Management.B.Com. (Accounting) focuses on the Professional Accountantprofession. Financial Accounting, Taxation and ManagementAccounting form the core of this degreeEconomic and Management Sciences 69Calendar 2011

The Professional profession (SAIPA) focuses on duties performedby the Accounting Officer of Close Corporations as well asaccounting and taxation services, but also as financial managers inthe private sector.The B.Com. (Accounting) degree can also afford association in theform of an AGA at SAICA. This degree offers partial accreditationfor a qualification with the Chartered Institute of ManagementAccountants (CIMA) and with the Association of Chartered CertifiedAccountants (ACCA).All the above-mentioned qualifications also offer good academiccareer opportunities at universities or universities of technology. Themain subjects in the Programme: Training of Accountants areFinancial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, and ManagementAccounting. In view of the fact that the qualifications are designed inaccordance with the requirements of the various professionalbodies, electives are limited. The prescribed modules as set outbelow detail the curricula for degrees taken over a three-yearperiod.Economics, Business Management and Industrial Psychology arethe other management modules which form part of the curricula.Computer literacy and Commercial Law also play an important partin rounding off these degrees.Changing over between degrees can be done in consultation withthe Programme Director: Training of Accountants, providing that theprerequisites were met.Persons who have qualified with an Honours degree in one of theaccounting fields, can register for a Magister degree in Accounting,Auditing, Taxation or Management Accounting, and after qualifying,can register for a Doctoral degree in any of those fields ofspecialisation.Economic and Management Sciences 70Calendar 2011

REG.F25BACCALAUREUS IN ACCOUNTINGB.ACC.INFORMATIONThe B.Acc. degree is designed to for persons wishing to qualify asChartered Accountants. The B.Acc. degree is the equivalent of theB.Compt. degree that was previously offered at this University, andwhich is still offered at certain other universities.Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation and Management Accountingform the core of this degree.Graduates who are in possession of a B.Acc. degree will be able toregister as an AGA at SAICA. Candidates, who have obtained anHonours degree with certain requirements, qualify to write the externalprofessional examination (CA examination of SAICA).After having successfully completed the professional externalexamination and the prescribed practical article period, these personsmay register as Chartered Accountants (SAICA). CharteredAccountants render services as accountants, taxation-, financial-,management- and auditing experts. This is a lucrative and sought afterqualification in both the corporate and public sectors.Even without further postgraduate study, a graduate holding a B.Acc.degree can acquire full registration with the Institute of ProfessionalAccountants (SAIPA). This degree also serves as partial accreditationwith the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) andwith the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).Economic and Management Sciences 71Calendar 2011

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSStudents, who fail Financial Accounting or more than one semestermodule during their first year of study, will only be allowed to re-registerfor the B.Acc. in exceptional cases with permission from the ProgrammeDirector: Training of Accountants.Students who have not gained admission in their first year to the B.Acc.degree, can be admitted for the B.Acc. degree by the ProgrammeDirector: Training of Accountants, provided their first semester results inB.Com. or another degree proven to be satisfactory.TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the degree B.Acc. must satisfy the Faculty andgeneral regulations when compiling their curriculums as set out in thefollowing schedule.A student must ensure that the subject preconditions are complied with.Economic and Management Sciences 72Calendar 2011

B. ACC. Study code 6319FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem 1. Sem 2. Sem 1 Sem. 2Financial Accounting FIN114 FIN124 FIN208 FIN208 FIN308 FIN308Economics EKN114 EKN124 EKN224Business Management OBS244 OBS314ManagementAccountingManagerial FinanceMAC314MNF324ManagementAccounting andBRF308 BRF308FinanceAuditing ODT214 ODT224 ODT308 ODT308Business EthicsEBS224Taxation BLS208 BLS08 BLS308 BLS308CommunicationBKO154ScienceIndustrial Psychology HUM114 ORG124Commercial Law HRG114 HRG214Statistics STK114 STK124Computer LiteracyBusiness CalculationsComputer Applicationsand controlsLanguage Proficiency:Afrikaans for theprofessionBRS111AFP132BCA122AFP142Business English EBE112 EBE122ororRKT214Economic and Management Sciences 73Calendar 2011

REG.F26BACCALAUREUS COMMERCIIB.COM. (ACCOUNTING)INFORMATIONThis degree is designed to facilitate entry to the Accounting professionas a SAIPA (see the schedule above), as well as for someone wishingto pursue a career in the private or public sector.B.Com. (Accounting) focuses on the Professional Accountantprofession. Financial Accounting, Taxation and Management Accountingform the core of this degree. The Professional Accountantprofession (SAIPA) is aimed at equipping the Accounting Officer ofClose Corporations to perform accounting and taxation services andalso to perform the duties of financial managers in the private sector.The B.Com. (Accounting) degree also affords professional membershippossibilities as set out in the general information schedule above. Inaddition this degree offers partial accreditation for a qualification with theChartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and with theAssociation of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).Persons wishing to become Chartered Accountants must register for theB.Acc. degree. Alternatively, one can register for the B.Com. degreeand with the approval of the Programme Director: Accountancy andbased on favourable results, it is possible to switch to the B.Acc. degreefrom the second semester of the first year. Students may also doB.Com. (Hons. in Accounting) as bridging programme, on completion ofthe B.Com. (Accounting) degree. The transitional measures regardingthe prerequisites for Financial Accounting must, however, be taken intoconsideration.CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.Economic and Management Sciences 74Calendar 2011

TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the degree B.Com. (Accounting) must satisfythe Faculty and general regulations when compiling their curriculums asset out in the following schedule.A student must ensure that the subject preconditions are complied with.B.COM. (ACCOUNTING) Study code 6321FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2Accounting REK114 REK124 REK208 REK208 REK308 REK308Economics EKN114 EKN124 EKN224Business Management OBS244 OBS314Managerial FinanceMNF324ManagementAccountingMAC224Auditing ODT214 ODT224Business EthicsEBS224MAC314Taxation BEL208 BEL208 BEL308 BEL308CommuncationscienceBKO154Industrial Psychology HUM114 ORG124Commercial Law HRG114 HRG214Statistics STK114 STK124Computer LiteracyBusiness CalculationsComputer Applicationsand controlsLanguage Proficiency:Afrikaans for theprofessionBRS111AFP132BCA122AFP142Business English EBE112 EBE122ororRKT214Economic and Management Sciences 75Calendar 2011

REG.F26BACCALAUREUS COMMERCIIB.COM. (ACCOUNTING)4-YEAR CURRICULUM(Study code 6355)INFORMATIONThe B.Com. (Accounting) 4-year Curriculum is recommended forstudents with the following qualifications:AP = 25 – 29Mathematics = Achievement level 4 (50%)orA Senior Certificate with endorsementGrade 12 Mathematics (SG) C symbolAn M score of 25 - 29 marksCONDITIONS FOR ADMISSIONRefer to the General university admission regulations as well as theFaculty admission regulations.TIMETABLE CLASHESStudents must compile their curriculums in accordance with the classand lecture hall timetable and the examination timetable, and arepersonally responsible to ensure that there are no clashes.CURRICULUMStudents registering for the B.Com. (Accounting) 4 year curriculum mustsatisfy the Faculty and general regulations when compiling theircurriculums as set out in the following schedule.A student must ensure that the subject preconditions are complied withEconomic and Management Sciences 76Calendar 2011

B.COM. (ACCOUNTING) 4-YEAR CURRICULUM (Study code 6355)FIRST STUDY YEARSECOND STUDY YEARCOMPULSORY: Sem. 1 Sem. 2 Sem. 1 Sem. 2AccountingREK114REK124Economics EKN114 EKN124Business Management OBS134 OBS144Statistics STK114 STK124Industrial Psychology HUM114 ORG124Commercial LawComputer LiteracyCommunication ScienceLanguage Proficiency:Afrikaans for theProfessionBRS111HRG114BKO154AFP132BCA122AFP122Business English EBE112 EBE122Academic LanguageModuleALC108ALC108Afrikaans for AcademicPurposesAFA108 AFA108Mathematical Literacy MTE108 MTE108Information CompetencySkills en Competenciesfor Life Long LearningorVBL108orVBL108orILK111orIf all modules from the first two years had been passed, change tothe mainstreamB. Com. (Accounting) degreeTHIRD STUDYYEARFollow the second year as prescribed for the B. Com.(Accounting) degreeFOURTHSTUDY YEARFollow the third year as prescribed for B. Com. (Accounting)degreeADDITIONAL REGULATIONS REGARDING THE B.COM.(ACCOUNTING) 4-YEARCURRICULUM1. To obtain admission to the second year of study, two of the three modules takenduring the first year of study (i.e. ALC108, MTE108, VBL108) as well as at least 32main stream credits should be passed at the end of the first year of study. Studentsmay not enrol for any other modules if the prerequisites of the first year of study arenot adhered to2. To obtain admission to the third year of study all first and second year modulesshould be passed.3. After three years of study the student must have completed all the modules of thefirst two study years, otherwise the student will not be readmitted to the University.Economic and Management Sciences 77Calendar 2011