Management and Commerce Document

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE

VISION

Faculty of Management and Commerce is a vibrant centre of learning and innovation to build an entrepreneurial, sustainable and caring African social and economic system.

MISSION

To provide learning, research and community engagement opportunities that enable intellectual and personal growth, and the development of a critical learning community.

ORGANIZATION

Our programmes are offered by two Schools of the Faculty, namely: • The School of Business and Enterprise, and • The School of Public Management and Development

FACULTY OFFICE

Executive Dean: Thakhathi, D.R. Diploma in PA (UNIN); B Admin, B Admin (Hons), M Admin (UNIVEN), PhD (UNISA)

Faculty Manager: Mr M Ndlovu B Ped (Commerce) B Ed (Hons) PGDE (Education Mgt) (UFH); M Ed (Adult Learning & Global Change) (UWC)

Assistant Faculty Manager: Mcako, N., B Admin (Unisa) B Admin Hons (UNISA); A.I.M. (UCT)

Senior Administrative Officer: Magocoba, N. P., N. Dip. (EL College); B Admin (HRM) (UFH)

Foundation Programme Administrator: Magocoba, N. N6 Certificate in Mngt Assistant (Ikhala FET college)

Executive Secretary: Vacant

CONTACT DETAILS

Alice (Main) Campus: Faculty of Management and Commerce Private Bag X 1314 ALICE 5700

Tel +27 40 602 2533 / 2184/ 2382 Fax +27 86 627 6539/+27 40 6022514

Bhisho Campus: Faculty of Management and Commerce P O Box 1153 King William‟s Town 5600

Tel +27 40 6083407/ 6352982 Fax +27 40 6083408

East London Campus: Faculty of Management and Commerce P O Box 7426 East London 5200

Tel +27 43 704 7000/7196/7236/7364 Fax +27 43 704 7095

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

All enquiries and correspondence should be addressed to the Faculty Manager:

Alice (Main) Campus: Faculty of Management and Commerce Private Bag X 1314 Alice 5700

Tel +27 40 602 2020/2533 / 2382 Fax +27 86 628 2644 E-mail: [email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

School of Business and Enterprise 1. Faculty Office Staff & Contact Details 2-3 2. SBE Academic and other staff members 6-9 3. Description of programmes offered 10-13 4. Rules for the School of Business and Enterprise degrees 13-17 5. Description of Curricula 5.1 Bachelor of Commerce 17 5.2 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) (60001) 17-19 5.3 Bachelor of Commerce (General Accounting) (60014) 19-20 5.4 Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) (60006) 20-21 5.5 B Com Business Management and Industrial Psychology (60002) 21-24 5.6 Bachelor of Commerce (Economics & Business Mang.) (60003) 24-27 5.7 B Com General (60005) 28-30 5.8 B Com Inter-faculty (60009) 30-32 5.9 B Com Law (60004) 33-34 5.10 B Com Information Systems (60011) 35-40 5.11 B Economics (Business Science) (60008) 41-42 5.12 Bachelor of Administration 42-47 5.13 Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (60506) 47-48 5.14 Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Preliminary (60505) 48-49 5.15 Postgraduate Diploma in Economics (60508) 49-51 6. Higher degrees 51 6.1 The degree of Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) & Bachelor of Administration (Hons) 51-60 6.2 The degree of Master of Commerce & Master of Administration 60-65 6.3 PhD (Information System) 65-66 6.4 DCom (IPS) 66-67 6.5 DCom (Economics) 67-68 7. Detailed syllabi of the School of Business & Enterprise 69-126 8. Service modules offered by the Faculty of Law 126-127 9. Service modules for B Com Accounting and B Com Degree 128-130

School of Public Management and Development 10. Organization 131 11. Vision and Mission statement & General enquiries 132 12. Academic and other members of staff 133-135 13. Rules for the SPMD degrees 135- 137 14. Bachelor of Administration (62001) 137- 145 15. The Grounding Programme at UFH 146 16. Public Administration Certificated Programme 147-150 17. Postgraduate offerings/programmes in Public Administration 150-151

17.1 Public Administration Honours 151-153 17.2 Master of Public Administration programme (31010) 153-160 17.3 M Admin (Public Administration by Research) (63003) 160-161 18. Development Studies offerings/programmes 161-163 19. Postgraduate offerings/programmes in Development Studies 164-166 20. Master of Social Science in Development Studies (31001) 167-168 21. Doctor of Philosophy (Social Sciences) (61502) 168-169 22. Doctor of Administration (Public Administration) (61504) 169-170 23. PFSA staff & contact details 170-171 24. Special Projects at PFSA 171-180 25. Faculty Admission Requirements 181-182 26. Timetable for lectures and examinations 182-183

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE

VISION

We excel in the empowerment of business professionals and entrepreneurs from developing communities. Our motto is “from the bush to the globe”.

MISSION

Through our “quadripartite alliance” between the School and three major stakeholders: the government; organised black business formations and some of the major banks, we endeavour to develop cutting edge solutions to the challenges of doing business in Africa, via relevant research; unique and appropriate teaching methods; financial and advisory services as well as meaningful developmental engagements with our communities. This is our main value proposition and its uniqueness will deliver value to our students; course participants; staff and to the Southern African Development community over time.

ORGANISATION

The programmes of the School of Business and Commerce are offered at both the Alice and East London Campuses under the Departments of Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Industrial Psychology and Information System.

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Location: University of Fort Hare (Alice Campus) Private Bag X1314 Alice, 5700 Telephone: +27 40 602 2241/ 2118 Fascimile: +27 40 6022514

Location: University of Fort Hare (East London Campus) P O Box 7426 East London, 5200 Telephone:+27 43 704 7236/7196 Fascimile: +27 86 620 7873

ACADEMIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF STAFF

DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL Mr D Vlok (Acting) BA (US); BA (Hons.) (UPE); MBA (Rhodes)

Professor (Nedbank Chair in Ecomnomics) Ikhide S I B.Ed (Econs/Ed)(Ibadan); M.Sc.; M.Sc. (Financial Management) (London); PhD (Econs) (Ife) Brown, W. B Com (Hons) CTA (UCT) M Com, PhD(Stell)

Associate Professors Prinsloo, KS M Com (Rhodes) CTA (Wits), CA (SA) Bartlett, G, B. Compt. (Hons.), CTA (Transkei); M. Com. (Potchefstroom); ACMA, Adv. Cert. Tax (UNISA) Flowerday, S. BSc (Century, USA), MBA (Oxford Brookes, UK); D Tech (NMMU) Elliott, R B Com, LLB (Rhodes), MBA (Cape Town), PhD, PGDHE (Rhodes) Tsegaye, A, BA (Addis Ababa); PG Dip, MA, PhD (Economics)(Kent, UK)

Senior Lecturers Chipunza, C, BSc (Hons.), Cert. Ed. (UZ); B. Com. (Hons.), M. Com., MPA (UFH); PGD (HIV/AIDS Mgmt, cum laude) (Stell); RPP ; DTec (HRM) (NMMU) Hanner, L, B Compt. (Hons.) (UNISA), CA (SA) Harbottle, D O, Dip in Accounting Studies (Rhodesia); CA (Zim); CA (SA) Jordaan, B D, B.Com. (Hons.), M. Com., HED (UPE) Krug, L, B. Com., PG Dip Acc (Rhodes); CA (SA) Murugan, C, MA (UDW), HED (UNISA), (Reg. HPCSA) Rowles, M, B. Com. (UNISA); B. Sc. (Hons.) (Rhodes); MBA (Cape Town) Smit, P, B. Com., B. Com. (Hons.), M. Com. (RAU), NHOD Terblanche, W, B. Com. (Hons.), PG Dip. Acc. (Cape Town); CA (SA) Weldon, S, B. Com., PG Dip Acc (Rhodes); CA (SA) Zakuza, T., B. Com. PGDM (Fin Acc), PGDA (Cape Town); CA (SA) CIA Whitfield, S B Com (Hons) CTA (Rhodes) CA (SA) Majova, L, B. Compt (Hons) (Unisa); CA (SA)

UFH / Samlam Chair in Entrepreneurship

Shaw, G.K., BSc ( Hons) ( Hertfordshire. UK), MSc (PMI), MPhil (Pret); PhD (NWU)

Lecturers Gcaza, N I, STD (G. Mxenge College); Adv. Cert. Ed (cum laude) (NMMU); B Com, B Com (Hons cum laude); M Com (UFH) Boggis, K R, B. Com. (UNISA); HDip in Tax Law (WITS), Boucher, D. B Com (RU), B Com Hons (RU) Chikandiwa, C, BSc Hons, M.Com (UFH)

Fatoki, O, BSc Hons (OAU); MBA (OSU); M.Com (UFH), ACA; PhD Feketha,T, BA Econ (UCT); MA, Econ (USA), MS.Econ (SOAS), Heath, U, B. Com.(Rhodes); B.Com (Hons) (Acc) (UPE); CA (SA) Hubbard, K, B. Com., PG Dip Acc (Rhodes); CA (SA) Lockyear, M, B. Com., PG Dip Acc (Rhodes); CA (SA) Nel, A, B. Com. (PU vir CHO); B. Com. (Hons.), M. Com. (UP); HED (PU vir CHO) Nonxuba, PZ, B Com. (Hons.) (UPE); M.Com (Rhodes) Piderit, R. B Com (Rhodes) B Com Hons (cum laude) (UFH), M Com (IS) (UFH) Stevens, N., B. Com., CTA (Natal), CA (SA) Watson, J M G, B. Soc. Sc. (Soc. Wk.), M. Soc. Sc. (Soc. WK.) (Rhodes) Choga, I, BCom (UFH), BCom (Hons) (UFH), MCom (UFH) Wayi, N. B. Com (Rhodes), B Com Hons (UP), MCom (Informatics) (UP)

Junior Lecturers Baqo, Z., B. Admin., B. Admin. (Hons.) (UFH) Puchert J.I. BA (Hons) (Rhodes) Dwesini, N, B. Com., B. Com. (Hons.) (UFH) Makhetha-Kosi, P, B.Com. B.Com (Hons.); M Com (UFH) Taylor, NM, B Soc Sc (Rhodes); B Com (Hons) (UFH) Isabirye, N, B Sc (UFS), B Com Hons (UFH), M Com (IS) (UFH) Tarwireyi, P. B Sc (UFH) (cum laude), B Sc Hons (Rhodes), M Sc (CS) (UFH) Rungani, E, C. B.Com (Cum laude), B.Com (Hons); M Com (UFH)

Full Time Tutors Bomba M, B. Com (UFH); Intermediate Cert. in Accountancy (UN)

Project Coordinator (Thuthuka B. Com Accounting) Nobuya, X, B. Com., PGCE (UFH)

School Administrator Vacant

Support Staff (Alice) Zosela, C, Pitman Certificates in Word Processing & Typewriting

Support Staff (EL) Ellis, I. Nkwinti, L. Mxotwa, N Payroll Certificate Gojela, S, B Com Marketing (Damelin) Matiwane, L.Diploma in Financial Management (East London College)

ADJUNCT PROFESSORS Kusi, NK, BA (Hons) Econ, M Sc Econ (Univ of Ghana) PhD in Economics (New England,

Australia) Mayende, G., BA (Univ. of Botswana); MA (Univ. of Hull, UK), Ph D (Univ. of Hull, UK) Mokgoro, J., B.Sc. (UFH); BPA (Hons.) (Univ. North West); MPA (Toledo, Ohio, USA) Moyo, S, PhD (Sociology) New Castle (UK) Nengwekhulu R.H BA (UNISA), M.A (University of Dare Salaam), D.Phil (UP) Afolabi, B Adv Dip: Transport Planning (Univ of London, UK) M Sc Marine Transportation (State Univ of New York – Maritime College, USA) PhD, (Univ of Port Harcourt, Nigeria) Fowler, S MA (Distinction), University of Potchefstroom) PhD(University of Potchefstroom) Nkem-Abonta, E. B. Sc (University of Nigeria); MBA (University of Port-Harcourt); M.Phil (University of Paris-Dauphine); PhD in Applied Economics (University of Paris-Dauphine). Herselman, ME, Bed (Potch); Med (Vista); MBIS (NMMU); PhD (UP)

Associate Professors Guma X BA (Univ. Of Botswana & Swaziland), MA (Economics) (Univ of Toronto, Canada) PhD (Economics) (Victoria Univ of Manchester, UK)

Associative Fellows Mazwai, T. MBA (Henley Management College)

Visiting Academics Prinsloo, F.E. M Com (UPE) CA (SA) Forsythe, D.B Com (Natal) CTA (Rhodes) CA (SA) Stack, E. (Professor of Accounting – Rhodes), D Compt (UNISA); CA (SA) Brettenny, J.N. M Acc (Natal), CA (SA) Rowlands, J.E. M Com (Rhodes)

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMMES OFFERED

1. Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) Accounting (East London) (60001) (Three year programme) This programme, as well as the following one (60006), are designed for students who wish to become professional accountants. This is a three year programme designed for learners who meet the normal entrance requirements. All modules are core to the programme. Note that students who wish to write the qualifying examination of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants must complete either of these programmes, including amongst others, the following modules: Accounting 1A, Accounting 1B, Accounting 2A, Accounting 2B, Accounting 3A and Accounting 3B. The prerequisites for these modules are outlined on pages 59-61. Note also that students who register for the General Accounting modules may under certain circumstances proceed to the relevant Accounting modules (see Accounting Department module outlines for details).

In order to obtain the B. Com (Accounting) degree without entrance to the Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting, students need only complete two of Auditing 3, Financial Management 3 or Taxation 3. Accounting 3 is compulsory. In order to gain entrance into the Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting, students must pass all four major subjects with a pass rate of 55% for Accounting 3 and an average of 55% for the other 3 major subjects.

2. Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) Accounting (Alice and East London) (60006) (Four year programme) This is a programme aimed at growing the number of black Chartered Accountants in South Africa and the SADC region. This is a four year programme designed for students who do not meet the entrance requirements for the three year programme. Alice: This programme includes a foundation year, which must be passed in order to proceed to the second year.. Students migrate to East London in their third year of study subject to academic progress.

Students may be placed with various employers in commerce and industry during holiday periods, to gain practical work experience, while they are studying.

3. Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) General Accounting (60014) This programme is aimed at at students who may wish to become a member of an accounting professional institute (other than SAICA), or who do not wish to become professional accountants yet wish to major in accounting.

In order to obtain the B. Com (General Accounting) degree students need only complete two of Auditing 3, Financial Management 3 or Taxation 3. General Accounting 3 is compulsory. Note also that students who register for the General Accounting degree may under certain circumstances proceed to the relevant Accounting modules in the Accounting degree (see Accounting Department module outlines for details).

4. Bachelor of Administration in Human Resource Management (HRM), Honours, & Master of Administration in Industrial-Organisational Psychology The B. Admin degree in HRM is a reconfigured structure of the B. Admin degree in the Public Sector HRM programme and aims to develop skilled people-managers who can serve both the private and public sectors. The aim of the programme is to introduce educational opportunities that will provide learners with advanced knowledge of human behaviour, equip them with life, research, and work-related skills, and provide them with career exploration opportunities which will contribute to their personal growth and development as well as enhancing their employment opportunities. The B Admin programme has been re-designed to provide for the needs and requirements of Human Resource Managers in order to function effectively in a dynamic and culturally diverse South African workplace. Furthermore this programme is focused on pioneering approaches to training in Human Resource Management (HRM) that equip our graduates for global competitiveness while meeting the daily challenges of a rapidly changing South Africa. It is broadly conceived as a life-long learning experience. Students will also be able to specialise in the various areas of the field of I-O Psychology at their senior degree levels. Graduates with qualifications in I-O Psychology or Human Resource Management can proceed to do a masters degree in I-O Psychology by research or coursework (see below for details).

5. Bachelor of Commerce, Honours & Master of Commerce degrees in majors such as Economicsand Business Management Learners exiting from this programme will be able to demonstrate management knowledge, skills and applied competency in a large number of fields of the Economic and Management Sciences specifically directed to the private sector. Learners could enter various employment opportunities as business managers as well as self-employed entrepreneurs in highly competitive multi-cultural business environments.

6. Bachelor of Economics (B. Econ) This programme is designed for learners who wish to specialize in the field of Economics, either for the ordinary degree or the honours degree. It is expected that learners completing the programme will pursue careers such as in Banking and Finance, Industry, the Public Sector and Development requiring applied economic research. 7. Honours degree, Post Graduate Diploma in Economics, Master of Commerce in Economics, PhD in Economics

These programmes aim to develop skilled economists for the needs of both the private and public sectors. Applicants for the PG Diploma and Honours should be in possession of an undergraduate qualification with a sufficient grounding in base subjects for Post Graduate study in economics. Normally candidates will not be admitted to the Honours course unless they have obtained at least a second class pass in the final year in Economics. The Master‟s and PhD degree in Economics by dissertation are currently offered. These degree programmes enable candidates to choose a research topic from any field of specialization in Economics, such as general economics, transport economics, and financial markets. Admission requirements are indicated under item B.2.6. (Please also refer to the GMRDC Postgraduate Guide).

8. Bachelor of Commerce, Honours and Master of Commerce degrees in Information Systems (East London)

The Degree of Bachelor of Commerce (Information Systems) is designed for learners who wish to specialize in one of the five computing related disciplines, namely, Information Systems. Information systems specialists focus on integrating information technology solutions and business processes to meet the information needs of businesses and other enterprises, enabling them to achieve their objectives in an effective, efficient way. This discipline‟s perspective on “Information Technology” emphasizes information, and sees technology as an instrument to enable the generation, processing and distribution of needed information. Admission requirements are discussed under Item B.14.7. This degree is offered on a full-time basis only.

Applicants for the Honours degree in Information Systems (offered on a full-time and part-time basis over a one year and two-year period respectively) should be in possession of a relevant undergraduate qualification (e.g. B.Com Information Systems or equivalent). Admission requirements are discussed under Item B.24.4.

A Master of Commerce (Information Systems) by dissertation is currently offered. A Master of Information Systems by coursework will be available in the near future. Admission requirements are discussed under Item B.26.2.3 for admission requirements

9. Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting A candidate must first obtain a B.Com degree by completing the Accounting curriculum and then obtain the Diploma after one more year of full-time study. This diploma is accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants as fulfilling part of the entry requirements for part 1 of the qualifying examination. Admission to the Diploma is subject to the candidate obtaining 55% for Accounting 3 and an average of 55% for the other three major subjects. Candidates with a Bachelor‟s degree other than a B.Com (Accounting) may be admitted after obtaining credits in certain essential pre-requisite courses during a preparatory period of one year. This course will be known as the Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting

(Preliminary).

10. Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (Preliminary) This programme is designed for students with a Bachelor‟s Degree of Commerce in Accounting and certain Technikon qualifications from non-accredited universities. Admission to the programme is at the discretion of the Head of Department and will be based in the main on prior academic performance. The purpose of the programme is to enable students to advance to the Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting.

RULES FOR THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE DEGREES

The following cluster rules and regulations are to be read in conjunction with the provisions of the Higher Education Act (as amended), the Statute and the general rules and regulations of the University. Where a student includes a module(s) from another cluster in his/her curriculum, the rules and regulations of that cluster apply to that module(s). Applicants wishing to study for the degrees of this School should have obtained the required pass marks in Mathematics and English Language.

Degrees and Diplomas conferred

B.1 The following degrees are conferred in the School of Business and Enterprise by the Faculty of Management and Commerce: In Commerce: Bachelor of Commerce: B Com (60002/60003/60004/60005/60009/60011) Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) (60001/ 60006) Bachelor of Commerce (General Accounting) (60014) Bachelor of Commerce (Honours): B Com (Hons) (60501/60502/60503/60504) Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Taxation (60510) Bachelor of Economics: B Econ (60008) Master of Commerce: M Com (61001/61003/61005/61006/61007/61008) Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (Preliminary) (60505) Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDipAcc) (60506) Post Graduate Diploma in Economics (PGDEcon) (60508)

In Administration: Bachelor of Administration: B Admin (62002 / 62003) Bachelor of Administration (Honours): B Admin (Hons) (62501) Master of Administration: M Admin (63001/63002) B.2 Composition of Curricula: B.2.1 A “module”, as used in these rules, is any part of a subject and has a specified code. The “weighting” of a module is expressed in terms of credit hours (or

“credits”), which is usually determined by the duration of the module. Different structured curricula are offered of not less than 384 credits which must be distributed as follows: 100 Level - At least 128 credits 200 Level - At least 128 credits 300 Level - At least 128 credits Students may not deviate from the specified curricula without the approval of the Faculty Board. B.2.2 The first digit of the module code indicates the level (100, 200, etc.) at which the module is offered. B.3 Entrance Requirements Except as provided in Rules G.2 to G.3 of the General Rules no candidate shall be admitted to any of these degrees unless they have attended approved courses subsequent to their first registration as matriculated students for at least the minimum time specified for each degree. B.3.1 To be admitted directly to the three year B Com Accounting degree (60001), a learner must have obtained four subjects at level four and two at level three. Two of the subjects at level four must be Mathematics and English. B.3.2 To be admitted to the four year B Com Accounting degree (60006), a learner must have obtained a minimum of three subjects at level four (one being English), two at level three and Mathematical Literacy at level six or higher. B.3.3 To be admitted to the B Economics degree, prospective students must have obtained Matriculation Exemption with a D symbol at standard grade (SG) level or E symbol at higher grade (HG) in Mathematics and an E symbol at standard grade (SG) in English Language, and overall 35 unweighted Swedish rating points. For admission to the BCom Information Systems Degree refer to paragraph B14.7. For other B Com degrees, prospective students must have obtained Matriculation Exemption with an E symbol at standard grade (SG) level both in Mathematics and English Language. However, for the B. Admin (HRM) prospective students must have obtained Matriculation Exemption with an F symbol in Mathematics at standard grade (SG) level. B.3.4 Applicants who have passed matric with 25 to 34 Swedish rating points and obtained satisfactory marks in Maths and English Language may be admitted into an extended curriculum requiring them to take no more than 60% of the regular load in the first year of study. This category of applicants may be considered subject to fulfilling an interview, test and other (e.g., other post matric studies, work experience, mature age & RPL) selection criteria.

B.4 Restriction on the Number of Credits per Semester Except with the permission of the Dean, a student in any semester of study may register for only 16 credits in excess of the number of credits prescribed for that

semester of study. B.4.1 Candidates may not present themselves for examination in courses amounting to more than 160 credits in the first academic year and 140 credits in the second academic year. B.5 Level of Study In a three-year degree programme, a student is deemed to be at the 100 level of study until s/he has obtained less than 120 credits at the 100 level and at 200 level if s/he had between 120 and 240 credits. A student is at the 300 level of study when s/he has obtained over 240 credits, of which at least 96 credits must be at the 200 level. All other students will be regarded to be at the 200 level of study. A student is not allowed to take a module, within a prescribed curriculum, that is at a higher level of study than that which s/he is registered for. B.6 Special Curriculum Senate may, on the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty of Management and Commerce, give credit towards the degree for a module not included in a particular curriculum. B.7 Choice of Modules The selection of options and choice of modules must be done in consultation with the Dean, Director of School and/or Head of Department and all registration formalities must be completed within two weeks after the commencement of the semester except as may be permitted by the office of the University Registrar. The onus is on students to ensure that they register for a curriculum which will lead to a degree or diploma as the case may be. The Dean‟s approval of a curriculum does not imply permission to obtain a degree or diploma following a curriculum different from those contained in these Rules. Choices of subjects offered for a degree or certificate may be limited by the University timetable. Students who wish to take a degree over more than the minimum period of time are urged to consult the Dean or Director of School, to ensure that their choice of curriculum is feasible on the timetable of the relevant campus. B.7.1 Credit shall not be given for: Commercial Law 1, and also Legal Studies 1 or 2 or Legal Theory 1 or 2; Commercial Law 2 and also any course in Legal Theory or Legal Studies; Sociology 2 and also Industrial Sociology 2; Sociology 3 and also Industrial Sociology 3; Professional Communications and English 1. B.7.2 Candidates shall not be admitted to the courses Business Mathematics and Statistics (Theory of Finance and Statistics 1D) unless they have obtained at least an E symbol in Mathematics Higher Grade or a D symbol in Mathematics Standard Grade at the matriculation examination, or a pass in Mathematics at another examination deemed to be equivalent thereto. B.7.3 Candidates who have credit in Management 1 may register for Management 2 only

if they have credit in, or are concurrently registered for, Accounting 1. B.8 Examinations B.8.1 In order to complete a degree, a student must comply with the requirements laid down in the general rules for a bachelor‟s degree. B.8.2 The semester class mark and the examination mark shall be combined in equal proportions to obtain the final mark. B.8.3 A student must obtain a final mark (examination and semester class component) of 50% to pass a semester course. B.8.4 A student must obtain a minimum of 40% in the examinations in order to obtain an overall pass for any semester module. B.8.5 When 2 semester courses comprise a full year‟s course, credit for the full year‟s course will be given according to the following rules, which apply to East London joint and pipeline students: B.8.5.1 A student will be given credit if both semester courses have been passed irrespective of the year or examination in which they were passed. B.8.5.2 An aggregated credit (ACR) will be given if the student has an aggregated mark of at least 50% for both semester courses and has obtained at least 45% in the course failed, provided also that the provisions of 8.4 are complied with. B.8.5.3 A non-continuing credit (NCR) will be given if the candidate has an aggregated mark of at least 50% for both semester courses and has obtained between 40% and 44% (inclusive) in the semester course failed, provided also that the provisions of 8.4 are complied with. B.8.5.4 Aggregation as above will only be permitted in respect of examinations written in the same academic year. B.8.6 If students miss a test or other assessment without reason, they will be awarded a 0 mark. B.8.7 A student shall be admitted to a supplementary examination in a module failed if: B.8.7.1 s/he obtained a minimum final mark of 45% in the normal examination, or B.8.7.2 the module concerned is the last outstanding module towards the degree offered in the semester concerned. B.8.8 The final mark for a supplementary examination shall not exceed 50%. B.8.9 Due Performance (DP) requirements: class marks made up of tests and assignments of 50% and attendance regulations as per each Programme. B.8.10 At the discretion of the Dean and/or Registrar, students may be allowed to register for a module at another university, e.g., Unisa, if that module is not offered by the University, provided that it is not a major, and/or if there is a timetable clash, or as is consistent with General Rule G3.10. B.9 Pass with Distinction/Degree with Cum Laude B.9.1 A final mark of 75% or more in a particular module shall be regarded as a distinction in that module.

B.9.2 A degree will be awarded Cum Laude if a student qualifies for the degree in the prescribed period of study, obtains at least 64 credits (4 modules) at the 300 level simultaneously with distinction and achieves an average of 75% or more in all the compulsory modules taken in that candidate‟s prescribed programme of study. This section should be read in conjunction with General Rule G5.8 of the General Prospectus of the University. B.9.3 A B Com Accounting degree will be awarded Cum Laude if a student qualifies for the degree in the prescribed period of study, obtains at least 75% for Accounting 3 and an average of 75 % for the other three major subjects. This section should be read in conjunction with Faculty Rule B.9.2 and General Rule G5.8 of the General Prospectus of the University. B.10 Exclusion B.10.1 Students will be excluded if: B.10.1.1 They do not pass more than 6 semester credits (96 credits) or 3 full courses in 2 years.

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

B.11 Duration The curricula shall extend over a minimum period of six semesters of full-time study.

B.12 Options: The degree may be obtained in any of the following options: B.13.1 Accounting (60001 / 60006) General Accounting (60014) B.12.2 Business Management and Industrial Psychology (60002) B.12.3 Economics and Business Management (60003) B.12.4 General (60005) B.12.5 Inter-Faculty (60009) B.12.6 Law (60004) B.12.7 Information Systems (60011)

B.13 Curricula The curricula for each of the options shall be as follows:

B.13.1a BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING) (60001) (EAST LONDON) This programme, as well as the following one (60006), are designed for students who wish to become professional accountants. All modules are core to the programme. Note that students who wish to write the qualifying examination of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants must complete either of these programmes, including amongst others, the following modules: Accounting 1A,

Accounting 1B, Accounting 2A, Accounting 2B, Accounting 3A and Accounting 3B. Note also that students who register for the General Accounting modules may under certain circumstances proceed to the relevant Accounting modules(see Accounting Department module outlines for details).

Level First Semester - Title of Module Module Code Cr 100 Accounting 1A ACC 111E 16 Commercial Law 1A ACL 111E 16 Economics 1 ECO 111E 16 Computer Literacy CLT 111E 8 Business Mathematics TFN 111E 16 Business Management 1 BEC 111E 16 Professional Communication CMP 111E 16 200 Accounting 2A or General Accounting 2A ACC 211E / 16 ACG211E Auditing 2A AUD 211E 16 Commercial Law 2A ACL 211E 16 Financial Management 2A AFC 211E 16 Life, Knowledge and Action LKA 111E 16 300 Accounting 3A/General Accounting 3A ACC 311E / ACG 16 311E Auditing 3A AUD 311E 16 Taxation 3A ATV 311E 16 Financial Management 3A AFC 311E 16

Level Second Semester - Title of Module Module Code Cr 100 Accounting 1B or ACC 121E/ General Accounting 1B ACG121E 16 Commercial Law 1B ACL 121E 16 Economics 1 ECO 121E 16 Business Statistics STD 121E 16 Business Management 1 BEC 121E 16 Information Systems IFS121E 16 Professional Communication CMP121E 16 200 Accounting 2B or General Accounting 2B ACC 221E/ ACG 16 Taxation 2A 221E 16 Financial Management 2B ATV 221E 16 AFC 221E 300 Accounting 3B or ACC 321E/ 16 General Accounting 3B ACG 321E Auditing 3B AUD 321E 16

Taxation 3B ATV 321E 16 Financial Management 3B AFC 321E 16 (1) Pre-requisites for Information Systems courses are provided in B. 14.7.2

B.13.1a BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (GENERAL ACCOUNTING) (60014) (EAST LONDON) This programme is aimed at students who may wish to become a member of an accounting professional institute (other than SAICA), or who do not wish to become professional accountants yet wish to major in accounting.

Level First Semester - Title of Module Module Code Cr 100 Accounting 1A ACC 111E 16 Commercial Law 1A ACL 111E 16 Economics 1 ECO 111E 16 Computer Literacy CLT 111E 8 Business Mathematics TFN 111E 16 Business Management 1 BEC 111E 16 Professional Communication CMP 111E 16 200 General Accounting 2A ACG211E 16 Auditing 2A AUD 211E 16 Commercial Law 2A ACL 211E 16 Financial Management 2A AFC 211E 16 Information Systems IFS 211E/ IFS212E 16 300 General Accounting 3A ACG 311E 16 and two of: 16 Auditing 3A AUD 311E 16 Taxation 3A ATV 311E 16 Financial Management 3A AFC 311E

Level Second Semester - Title of Module Module Code Cr 100 General Accounting 1B ACG121E 16 Commercial Law 1B ACL 121E 16 Economics 1 ECO 121E 16

Business Statistics STD 121E 16 Business Management 1 BEC 121E 16 Information Systems IFS121E 16 Professional Communication CMP 111E 16 200 General Accounting 2B ACG 221E 16 Taxation 2A ATV 221E 16 Financial Management 2B AFC 221E 16

300 General Accounting 3B ACG 321E 16 and two of: 16 Auditing 3B AUD 321E 16 Taxation 3B ATV 321E 16 Financial Management 3B AFC 321E

(1) Pre-requisites for Information Systems courses are provided in B. 13.7.2

B.13.1b B.Com (ACCOUNTING)(60006) (ALICE/EAST LONDON CAMPUS) 4 YEARS

Level First Semester - Title of Module Module Code Cr Foundation Year Business English for Accounting BEA 111/ BEA 111E 0 Computer literacy CLT 111 8 Economics 1 ECO 111/ ECO 111E 16 Fundamentals of Business Mathematics 1A AMB 111/ AMB 111E 0

Business Management 1 BEC 111/ BEC 111E 16 100 Accounting 1A AAC 111/ACC111E 16 Commercial Law 1A ACL 111/ ACL 111E 16 Financial Management 1A AFM 112/ AFM 112E 16 Business English for Accounting BEA 211/BEA 211E 0 200 Accounting 2A or AAC 211E/ 16 General Accounting 2A ACG 211E Auditing 2A AAD 211E 16 Commercial Law 2A ACL 211E 16 Financial Management 2A(*) AFM 211E 16

300 Accounting 3A or AAC 311E / General Accounting 3A ACG 321E 16 Auditing 3A AAU 311E 16 Taxation 3A ATA 311E 16

Financial Management 3A AFM 311E 16

Level Second Semester - Title of Module Module Code Cr Foundation Year Business English for Accounting BEA 122/ BEA 122E 0 Introduction to Accounting 1A AIA 121/ AIA 121E 0 Economics 1 ECO 121/ECO 121E 16 Fundamentals of Business Maths 1B AMB 121/AMB 121E 0

Business Management 1 BEC 121/ BEC 121E 16 100 Accounting 1B / AAC 121/ AAC 121E 16 General Accounting 1B ACG 121/ACG 121E 16 Commercial Law 1B ACL 121/ACL 121E 16 Business Statistics STD 121/STD 121E 16 Fundamentals of Information Systems IFS 121/ IFS 121E 16 200 Accounting 2B or AAC 221E/ 16 General Accounting 2B ACG 221E 16 Taxation 2A ATA 221E 16 Financial Management 2B AFM 221E 16

300 Accounting 3B or AAC 321E/ 16 General Accounting 3B ACG 321E 16 Auditing 3B AAU 321E 16 Taxation 3B ATA 321E 16 Financial Management 3B AFM 321E 16

(1) Pre-requisites for Information Systems courses are provided in B. 13.7.2 AFM 112 or TFN111E is a prerequisite for AFM221E and AFM211E, AFC221E and AFC211E

B.13.2 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY) (60002) (ALICE)

Level First semester - Title of module Module Code Cr Group Business Management 1 BEC 111 16 F 100 Industrial Psychology 1 IPS 111 16 A Economics 1 ECO 111 16 B Financial Accounting 1 ACG 111 16 E Statistics 1 STA 111 16 D Life, Knowledge and Action LKA 111 16

Core modules: 200 Business Management 2 BEC 211 16 G

Industrial Psychology 2 IPS 211 8 B

IPS 212 8 B

Economics 2 ECO 211 16 C

Electives - Two of the following subjects: Financial Accounting 2 AFA 211 16 D Commercial Law 1 LCM 111 16 A Labour Law 3 LEL 312 16 B Core modules: 300 Business Management 3 BEC 311 8 A

BEC 312 8 A

Industrial Psychology 3 IPS 311 8 G

IPS 312 8 G

Electives - One of the following subjects: Financial Accounting 2 AFA 211 16 D Commercial Law 1 LCM 111 16 A Commercial Law 2 LCM 211 16 B Labour Law 3 LEL 312 16 B Computer Science 1 CSC113 16 C

Level Second semester - Title of module Module Code Cr Group 100 Business Management 1 BEC 121 16 F Industrial Psychology 1 IPS 121 16 A Economics 1 ECO 121 16 B Financial Accounting 1 ACG121 16 E Statistics 1 STA 122 16 D

200 Core modules: Business Management 2 BEC 221 16 G Industrial Psychology 2 IPS 221 8 B IPS 222 8 B Economics 2 ECO 221 16 C Electives - Two of the following subjects: Financial Accounting 2 AFA 221 16 D Commercial Law 1 LCM 121 16 A Labour Law 3 LES 422 16 B

Core modules: Business Management 3 BEC 321 8 A BEC 322 8 A 300 Industrial Psychology 3 IPS 321 8 G IPS 322 8 G Electives - One of the following subjects: Financial Accounting 2 AFA 221 16 D Commercial Law 1 LCM 121 16 A Commercial Law 2 LCM 221 16 B Labour Law 3 LLL 321 16 B Computer Science 1 CSC 121 16 C

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME BACHELOR OF COMMERCE ( BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY (60002) (ALICE)

Level First semester - Title of Module Module Code Cr Group Core Modules:

Academic Reasoning Skills Computer Literacy APR 111 F Value added Business English CLT 111 8 Business Management 1 AEB 111 F 8 100 Industrial Psychology 1 BEC 111 16 F IPS 111 16 A

Second Semester

Core Modules:

APR 121 F Value added Academic Reasoning Skills Computer Literacy** CLT 121** 8

Business English AEB 121 F 8 Business Management 1 BEC 121 16 F Industrial Psychology 1 IPS 121 16 A First Semester

Core Modules:

Academic Reasoning Skills APR 112 F Value added Business English AEB 112 F 8 Economics 1 ECO 111 16 B General Accounting 1 ACG 111 16 E Statistics 1 STA 111 16 D Life, Knowledge and Action LKA 111 16

Second Semester

Core Modules:

Academic Reasoning Skills APR 123 F Value added Business English AEB 123 F 8 Economics 1 ECO 121 16 B General Accounting 1 ACG 121 16 E Statistics 1 STA 122 16 D

NB: For 2rd and 3th year (which will be your 3rd and 4th year) please refer to your respective Degree. (AUGMENTED)

B.13.3 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT) (60003) (ALICE)

Level First semester - Title of Module Module Code Cr Group Core modules: Economics 1 ECO 111 16 B 100 Business Management 1 BEC 111 16 F

Financial Accounting 1 ACG 111 16 E

Statistics 1 STA 111 16 D

Life, Knowledge and Action LKA111 16

Electives - One of the following subjects: Industrial Psychology 1 IPS 111 16 A Commercial Law 1 LCM 111 16 A Computer Science 1 (Literacy) CSC113(CLT111) 16(8) C Core modules: 200 Economics 2 ECO 211 16 C

Business Management 2 BEC 211 16 G

Electives-Three of the following subjects: ECO 212 16 A Mathematical Economics 2 AFA 211 16 D Financial Accounting 2 IPS 111 8 A Industrial Psychology 1 IPS 211 8 B Industrial Psychology 2 IPS 212 16 B LCM 211 16 B Commercial Law 2 EDE 211 16 F

Development Economics 2 LEL 312 16 B Labour Law AGE 211 16 C Agricultural Economics Core modules: 300 Economics 3 ECO311, and one 8 F

of ECO312, 8 F

ECO313, 8 F

Business Management 3 ECO314 8 F

BEC 311 8 F

BEC 312 8 A

8 A

Electives - One of the following subjects: IPS 311 8 G Industrial Psychology 3 IPS 312 8 G AFA 311 16 D Financial Accounting 3 LCM 211 16 B Commercial Law 2 CSC 113 18 C Computer Science 1 EDE 211 16 F Development Economics 2 LEL 312 16 B Labour Law AGE 311 8 E Agricultural Economics AGE 312 8 F EDE 311 16 G Development Economics 3

Level Second semester - Title of module Module Code Cr Group Core modules: 100 Economics 1 ECO 121 16 B

Business Management 1 BEC 121 16 F

Financial Accounting 1 ACG 121 16 E

Statistics 1 STA 122 16 D

Electives - One of the following subjects: Industrial Psychology 1 IPS 121 16 A Commercial Law 1 LCM 121 16 A Computer Science 1 CSC 121 16 C 200 Core modules: Economics 2 ECO 221 16 C Business Management 2 BEC 221 16 G

Electives-Three of the following subjects: ECO 222 16 A

Mathematical Economics AFA 221 16 D Financial Accounting 2 IPS 121 8 A Industrial Psychology 2 IPS 221 8 B Industrial Psychology 2 IPS 222 16 B LCM 221 16 B Commercial Law 2 EDE 221 16 H Development Economics 2 LES 422 16 B Labour Law AGE 221 16 D Agricultural Economics 2

Core modules: Two of Economics 3 ECO321, 8 F 300 ECO 323, 8 F

ECO 324, 8 F

EOC 325, 8 F

ECO 326 8 F

Business Management 3 BEC 321 8 A

BEC 322 8 A

Electives - One of the following subjects: Industrial Psychology 3 IPS 321 8 G IPS 322 8 G Financial Accounting 3 AFA 321 16 D Commercial Law 2 LCM 221 16 B Development Economics 2 EDE 221 16 E Labour Law LES 422 16 B Agricultural Economics AGE 321 16 B Development Economics 3 EDE 321 8 G EDE 322 8 G

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME BACHELOR OF COMMERCE ( ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT) (60003) (ALICE)

Level First semester - Title of Module Module Code Cr Group 100 Core Modules:

Academic Reasoning Skills APR 111 F Value added Computer Literacy CLT 111 8 Business English AEB 111F 8 Economics 1 ECO 111 16 B Business Management 1 BEC 111 16 F

Electives: One of the following subjects IPS 111 16 A Industrial Psychology 1 LCM 111 16 A Commercial Law 1 CSC 113 16 C Computer Science 1

Second Semester

Core Modules:

Academic Reasoning Skills APR 122 F Value added Computer Literacy CLT 121 8 Business English AEB 121F 8 Economics 1 ECO 121 16 B Business Management 1 BEC 121 16 F

Electives: One of the following subjects IPS 121 16 A Industrial Psychology 1 LCM 121 16 A Commercial Law 1 CSC 121 16 C Computer Science 1

200 First Semester

Core Modules:

Academic Reasoning Skills APR 112 F Value added Business English AEB 112 F 8 General Accounting 1 ACG 111 16 E Statistics 1 STA 111 16 D Life, Knowledge and Action LKA 111E 16

Second Semester

Academic Reasoning Skills APR 123 F Value added Business English AEB 123 F 8 General Accounting 1 ACG 121 16 E Statistics 1 STA 121 16 D

NB: For 2rd and 3th year (which will be your 3rd and 4th year) please refer to your respective Degree.

B.13.4 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE GENERAL (60005) (EAST LONDON)

Level First Semester - Title of Module Module Code Cr 100 Core Modules: General Accounting 1A or ACG 111E / 16 Accounting ACC 111E 16 Commercial Law 1 ACL 111E 16 Economics 1 ECO 111E 16 Business Management 1 BEC 111E 16 Business Mathematics (5) TFN 111E 16 Computer Literacy CLT 111E 16

200 Core Modules: Economics 2 ECO 211E 16 Life, Knowledge and Action LKA111E 16

Electives: Three of the following:

Accounting 2A or General Accounting 2A ACC211E/ 16

Commercial Law 2A ACG211E 16

Business Management 2 ACL211E 8

MNG211E 8

Information Systems MNG212E 16

IFS 211E / IFS212E

Or two from above and 2 semester credits

of one of the following:

English 1a 16 Psychology 1 ECL 110E 16 Sociology 1 PSY 111E 16 SOC 111E 300 Core Modules: Prof. Communication CMP 111E 16 Electives - Two of the following Accounting 3A or General Accounting 3A ACC 311E/ ACG 16 Economics 3 311E ECO 311E 8 and one of ECO 312E 8 ECO 313E 8 Business Management 3*** ECO 314E 8 BEC 311E 8 Information Systems 3 BEC 312E 8 IFS 311E/312E 16

Level Second Semester - Title of Module Module Code Cr 100 Core Modules: General Accounting 1B or ACG 121E / 16 Accounting 1B ACC 121E 16 Commercial Law 1 ACL 121E 16 Economics 1A ECO 121E 16 Business Management 1 BEC 121E 16 Business Statistics (5) STD 121E 16 Information Systems IFS121E/ 16 IFS 122E 16 200 Core Modules: Economics 2 ECO 221E 16

Electives - Three of the following:

General Accounting 2B or Accounting 2B ACG221E /

ACC221E 16

Commercial Law2B ACL 221E 16

Information Systems IFS222E/ 223E 16

Business Management 2 BEC 221E 16

Or two from above and and 2 semester

credits of one of the following:

English 1a ECL 120E 16 Psychology 1 PSY 122E 16 Sociology 1 SOC 122E 16

300 Electives - Two of the following General Accounting 3B or Accounting 3B ACG 321E/ACC 16 321E Economics 3 Two of 8 ECO 321E 8 ECO 323E 8 ECO 324E 8 Business Management 3 ECO 326E 8 BEC 321E 8 Information Systems 3B BEC 322E 16 IFS321E/322E/323E

(1) Pre-requisites for Information Systems courses are provided in B. 13.7.2

AFM112 or TFN 111E and STD 121E are prerequisites for Business Management 3

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME BACHELOR OF COMMERCE GENERAL (60005) (EAST LONDON)

Level Second Semester- Title of Module Code Cr 100 Academic Reasoning Skills APR 111 L Value added Computer Literacy CLT 111 E 8 Business English AEB 111L 8 General Accounting 1A/ Accounting 1A ACG 111 E/ACC111E 16 Commercial Law 1 ACL 111 E 16 Economics 1- Microeconomics ECO 111 E 16

Second Semester Academic Reasoning Skills APR 122 L Value added Computer Literacy CLT 121 E 8 Business English AEB 121L 8 General Accounting 1B/Accounting 1B ACG 121LE/ACC121E 16 Commercial Law 1 ACL 121E 16 Economics 1-Macroeconomics ECO 121E 16

200 First Semester Academic Reasoning Skills APR 112 L 8 Business English AEB 112L 8 Business Management 1 BEC 111E 16 Business Mathematics TFN 111E 16 Life, Knowledge and Action LKA 111E 16

Second Semester Academic Reasoning Skills APR 123 L 8 Business English AEB 123L 8 Business Management 1 BEC 121E 16 Business Statistics STD 121E 16 Fundamentals of Information Systems IFS 121 E 16

NB: For 2rd and 3th year (which will be your 3rd and 4th year) please refer to any of the Specialised Degrees.

B.13.5 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (INTER-FACULTY) (60009) (EAST LONDON)

Level First Semester - Title of Module Module Code Cr 100 Core Modules: Accounting 1 A or ACC 111E 16 Financial Accounting 1* ACG 111E 16 Commercial Law 1A ACL 111E 16 Economics 1 ECO 111E 16

Business Management 1 BEC 111E 16 Computer Science 1A CSC 113E 16

Electives - One of the following

Psychology 1 PSY 111E 16

Sociology 1 SOC 111E 16 Core Modules: 200 Economics 2 ECO 221E 16

Electives - Two of the following: ACG 211E/ ACC General Accounting 2A or Accounting 2 A 211E 16 Commercial Law 2A ACL 211E 16 Information Systems 2A IFS 211E 16 Business Management 2 MNG 211E 8 MNG 212E 8 Business Mathematics TFN 111E 16 And one of: Psychology 2 PSY 211E 16 Sociology 2 SOC 211E 8 SOC 212E 8

Core Modules: CMP 111E Prof Communication 16 300 1 major of: ACG 311E/ACC

General Accounting 3A or Accounting 3A 311E 16

Economics 3 ECO 311E 8

and one of

ECO 312E 8

ECO 313E 8

ECO 314E 8

Information Systems 3A IFS 311E 16

Business Management 3 BEC 311E 8

BEC 312E 8

Electives - One of the following: Psychology 3 PSY 311E 16 Sociology 3 SOC 311E 8 SOC 312E 8

Level Second Semester - Title of Module Module Code Cr

Core Modules: ACG 121E/ General Accounting 1B or Accounting 1B or ACC121E 16 100 Financial Accounting 1 ACG 121E 16

Commercial Law 1B ACL 121E 16

Economics 1 ECO 121E 16

Business Management 1 BEC 121E 16

Electives - One of the following: Psychology 1 PSY 122E 16 Sociology 1 SOC 122E 16 Computer Science 1B CSC 121E 16 Core Modules: Economics 2 ECO 221E 16 200 Electives - Two of the following: General Accounting 2B or ACG 221E/ Accounting 2B ACC 221E 16 Commercial Law 2B ACL 221E 16 Information Systems 2 IFS 221E 16 Business Management 2 BEC 221E 16 Business Statistics STD 121E 16 And one of: Psychology 2 PSY 222E 16 Sociology 2 SOC 222E 16 Core Modules: General Accounting 3B or ACG 321E/ 300 Accounting 3B ACC 321E 16

Economics 3 Two of

ECO 321E 8

ECO 323E 8

ECO 324E 8

ECO326E 8

Information Systems 3B IFS 321E 16

Business Management 3 BEC 321E 8

BEC 322E 8

Electives - One of the following: Psychology 3 PSY 322E 16 Sociology 3 SOC 322E 16

B.13.6 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (LAW) (60004) (EAST LONDON)

Level First Semester - Title of Module Module Code Cr 100 Core Modules: Accounting 1 A or ACC 111E 16 Financial Accounting 1 AFA 111E 16 Economics 1 ECO 111E 16 Legal Studies 1* LPI 112E 12 LAC 112E 16 Business Management 1 BEC 111E 16 Computer Science 1A CSC 113E 16 English 1 ECL 110E 16

Core Modules: ECO 211E 16 Economics 2 LCL 112E 16 200 Legal Studies 2 LPC 212E 16

LEC 212E 16

Life, Knowlege and Action LKA 111E 16

Electives - Two of the following: General Accounting 2A or ACG 211E/ Accounting 2A ACC 211E 16 Information Systems 2 IFS 211E 16 Business Management 2 MNG 211E 8 MNG 212E 8 Business Mathematics TFN 111E 16 Psychology 1 PSY 111E 16 Sociology 1 SOC 111E 16 Core Modules: 300 Prof Communication CMP 111E 16

Legal Studies 3 LCE 212E 12

LCP 212E 16

LPS 212E 16

Electives - One of the following: General Accounting 3A or ACG 311E/ 16 Accounting 3A ACC 311E 8 Economics 3 ECO 311E And one of 8 ECO 312E 8 ECO 313E 8 ECO 314E 16 Information Systems 3 IFS 311E 8 Business Management 3*** BEC 311E 8

BEC 312E

* English 1 is compulsory for credit in Legal Studies 1 AFM 112 or TFN111E and STD121E are prerequisites for Business Management 3.

Level Second Semester - Title of Module Module Code Cr Core Modules: 100 General Accounting 1B or ACG121E/ Accounting 1B ACC121E 16 Economics 1 ECO 121E 16 Legal Studies 1 LPP 122E 16 LAC 122E 16 LLS 122E 10 Bus. Management 1 BEC 121E 16 English 1a ECL120E 16 Core Modules: 200 Economics 2 ECO 221E 16

Legal Studies 2 LCL 122E 16

LPC 222E 12

LEA 222E 16

Electives - Two of the following ACG221E/ ACC General Accounting 2B or Accounting 2B 221E 16 Information Systems 2 IFS 221E 16 Business Management2 BEC 221E 16 Business Statistics STD 121E 16 Psychology 1 PSY 122E 16 Sociology 1 SOC 122E 16 Core Modules: 300 Legal Studies 3 LCE 222E 12

LCP 222E 16

LEJ 222E 12

Electives - One of the following ACG 321E/ACC General Accounting 3B or Accounting 3B 321E 16 Two of Economics 3 ECO 321E 8 ECO 323E 8 ECO 324E 8 ECO 326E 8 Information System 3 IFS 321E 16 Business Management3 BEC 321E 8 BEC 322E 8

B.13.7 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (INFORMATION SYSTEMS) (60011) – EAST LONDON The Degree of Bachelor of Commerce (Information Systems) is designed for learners who wish to specialise in one of the computing related disciplines, namely, Information Systems. Admission into the ordinary degree is subject to a successful matriculation (NSC prior to 2009) in approved subjects, including a D standard grade or an E higher grade in Mathematics as well as English. Minimum requirements for the new NSC include a level 3 achievement (40 -49) in Mathematics and English Language. However, applicants who have achieved higher grades, i.e. a higher pass mark in both Mathematics and English Language will be given preference in the selection process.

Students who have been previously registered for IS modules under the old BCom (IS) curriculum or any IS module under another degree must ensure that they register for the correct modules in 2011. Students should seek the assistance of the Department of Information Systems staff if they are unsure of the modules applicable to their course. The prerequisites for the Information Systems modules are outlined after the degree structure.

The Department of Information Systems strives to ensure that the new IS Curriculum will be presented as shown herein, but reserves the right to amend the material and courses to be delivered, in so far, as the student majority are in no way disadvantaged by said action.

B.13.7.1 New Curriculum: B.Com (Information Systems) – applicable to students who registered in 2009 for the first time or students who change degree in 2009 or 2010

Level First Semester- Title of Module Code Cr 100 Core Modules General Accounting 1A ACG 111 E 16 Business Management 1A BEC 111E 16 Theory of Finance TFN 111E 16 Microeconomics ECO 111E 16 Essentials of IT IFS 112E 16 Computer Literacy (1) CLT 111E 8 200 Core Modules: Business & Systems Analysis IFS 212E 16 Networks and Communications IFS 213E 16 Commercial Law 1 ACL 111E 16

Electives - One approved two semester course at 2nd year level

Level First Semester- Title of Module Code Cr Accounting 2 ACC 211E / 16 ACG211E Auditing 2A AUD 211E 16 Business Management 2 MNG 211E 8 MNG 212E 8 Economics 2 ECO 211E 16 Financial Management 2A AFC 211E 16 300 Core Modules: IT Project Management IFS 312E 16 Emergent Technologies IFS 313E 16 Professional Communications CMP 111E 16

Level Second Semester- Title of Module Code Cr 100 Core Modules: Accounting Reporting AFA 121E 16 or Accounting 1B ACC 121E 16 Business Management 1B BEC 121E 16 Business Statistics STD 121E 16 Life, Knowledge and Action LKA 121 E 16 Macroeconomics ECO 121E 16 Fundamentals of IS IFS 121E 16 Introduction to Programming for Business IFS 122E 16 200 Core Modules: Systems Design and Implementation IFS 222E 16 Databases** IFS 223E 16 Commercial Law 1 ACL 121E 16

Electives - One approved two semester course at 2nd year level Accounting 2 ACC 221E 16 Taxation 2A ATV 221E 16 Business Management 2 BEC 221E 16 Economics 2 ECO 221E 16 Financial Management 2B AFC 221E 16 300 Core Modules: Systems Development Project IFS 322E 16 Enterprise Information Systems IFS 323E 16

For pre-requisites pertaining to all Information Systems modules, refer to Item B.17.4.2.

B.13.7.2 Module pre-requisites for IS degree courses:

Cre Link to course Pre- Code Description Notes dits structures requisites CLT111 8 Computer 60006 Requirement for None Literacy 60006 CLT111E 8 Computer 60001/60002/600 Compulsory for all None Literacy 03/60004/60005/ EL BCom, elective 60008/60011 + for other BSocSci IFS112E 16 Essentials of 60011 Compulsory for None Information BCom IS Technology IFS121 16 Fundamental 60006 Requirement for None s of 60006 Information Systems IFS121E 16 Fundamental 60001/60002/600 Compulsory for all None s of 03/60004/60005/ EL BCom, elective Information 60008//60011 + for other Systems BSocSci IFS122E 16 Introduction 60001/60006/600 Replace One of: to 02/60003/60004/ CSC121E, CSC113/113 Programming 60005/60008/600 Compulsory for E, for Business 11 + BSocSci BCom IS, elective CLT111/111E for other or exemption IFS212E 16 Business and 60001/60006/600 Compulsory for IFS121/121E Systems 02/60003/60004/ BCom IS, elective Analysis 60005/60008/600 for other 11 + BSocSci IFS213E 16 Networks 60011 Compulsory for IFS112E and BCom IS Communicati ons IFS222E 16 Systems 60001/60006/600 Compulsory for IFS212E, Design and 02/60003/60004/ BCom IS, elective AND Implementati 60005/60008/600 for other IFS122E or on 11 + BSocSci CSC121E IFS223E 16 Data bases 60001/60006/600 Compulsory for IFS211E/212 Manipulation 02/60003/60004/ BCom IS, elective E 60005/60008/600 for other or other

Cre Link to course Pre- Code Description Notes dits structures requisites 11 + BSocSci IFS312E 16 IS/IT Project 60001/60006/600 Compulsory for IFS212E/211 Management 02/60003/60004/ BCom IS and E 60005/60008/600 students planning 11 + BSocSci to major in IS, elective for other

IFS313E 16 Emergent 60011 Compulsory for IFS222E Technologies BCom IS

IFS321E 16 Information 60001/60006/600 Requirement for IFS311E Systems 3B 02/60003/60004/ BCom IS, elective 60005/60008/600 for other 11 + BSocSci IFS322E 16 Systems 60001/60006/600 Compulsory for IFS312E, Development 02/60003/60004/ BCom IS, elective and Project 60005/60008/600 for other. IFS222E/223 11 + BSocSci E IFS323E 16 Enterprise 60001/60006/600 Compulsory for IFS312E or Information 02/60003/60004/ BCom IS, elective IFS313E Systems 60005/60008/600 for other 11 + BSocSci

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

Level Second Semester- Title of Module Code Cr 100 Academic Reasoning Skills APR111 L Value added Computer Literacy CLT111 E 8 Business English AEB111L 8 General Accounting 1A / Accounting ACG111 E/ACC 111 E 16 Economics 1 - Microeconomics ECO111 E 16 IT Essentials IFS112E 16 Second Semester

Academic Reasoning Skills APR122L Value added Computer Literacy CLT121 E 8 Business English AEB121L 8 General Accounting 1B/ Accounting 1B ACG121E/ACC 121E 16 Economics 1 - Macroeconomics ECO121E 16 Programming for Business IFS122E 16 200 First Semester

Level Second Semester- Title of Module Code Cr

Academic Reasoning Skills APR112L 8 Business English AEB112L 8 Business Management 1 BEC111E 16 Business Mathematics TFN111E 16 Second Semester

Academic Reasoning Skills APR123L 8 Business English AEB123L 8 Business Management 1 BEC121E 16 Life, Knowledge, Action LKA121E 16 Fundamentals of Information Systems IFS121E 16

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS (60011) – Augmented Model (EAST LONDON)

B.13.7.3 Old Curriculum: B. Com (Information Systems) – see degree structure under B.13.7.3.2.

B.13.7.3.1 Rules applicable to students who have registered for a module in information systems prior to 2009: Students following the “old” B.Com (IS) curriculum as well those students registered for other degrees serviced by the IS department prior to 2009, are advised to note the following rules: Alice BCom Accounting students who passed CSC113 in 2008, must register for IFS121 in 2009, and if successful, for IFS212E in 2010 when/if they migrate to East London. Alice BCom Accounting students who failed CSC113 in 2008, must register for CLT111 in 2009. East London students who failed CSC111E or CSC113E in 2008, must register for CLT111E in 2009 before continuing with IFS121E. Students who passed CSC111E but failed CSC112E, may register for IFS121E EL students who failed CSC121E in 2008, may register for IFS122E. EL Students who failed IFS211E and/or IFS221E in 2008, may re-register for the same courses in 2009. Students who fail the 1st semester module IFS211E in 2009, must register for the 2nd semester module IFS121E in 2009 and if successful in IFS121E, then register for 2nd year courses in 2010. Students who fail IFS221E in 2009, must register for IFS121E in 2010 Alice students who failed IFS211 in 2008 and who are permitted to migrate to East London in 2009, must register for IFS211E in 2009. Students who are not allowed to migrate to East London, must register for IFS121 in Alice.

Alice students who failed IFS221 in 2008 and who migrate to East London in 2009 must register for IFS221E in East London. Students who are not allowed to migrate to East London in 2009, may register for IFS121E in 2010 in East London Students who fail IFS311E in 2010, must register for IFS212E and 312E in 2011. Students who fail IFS321E in 2010, must register for IFS323E in 2011.

B.13.7.3.2 Curriculum structure (Old B.Com IS) – refer to 2008 Prospectus for Year 1 and 2 Information Level First Semester - Title of Module Code Cr

Core Modules: 300 Professional Communication CMP 111E 16

Information Systems 3A IFS 311E 16

Electives - One of the following: General Accounting 3A ACG 311E 16 Economics 3B ECO 311E, 8 and one of ECO 312E 8 ECO 313E 8 ECO 314E 8 Business Management 3 BEC 311E 8 BEC 312E 8

Level Second Semester - Title of Module Code Cr 300 Core Modules: Information Systems 3B IFS 321E 16

Electives - One of the following

General Accounting 3A ACG321E 16

Two of

Economics 3 ECO 321E 8

ECO 323E 8

ECO 324E 8

ECO 325E 8

ECO 326E 8

Business Management 3 BEC 321E 8

BEC 322E 8

B.13.8 BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS (BUSINESS SCIENCE) (60008) (EAST LONDON) The Degree of Bachelor of Economics is designed for learners who wish to specialize in Economics, either for the ordinary degree or the honours degree. Admission into the ordinary degree is subject to a successful matriculation in approved subjects, including a D standard grade or an E higher grade in mathematics

Level First Semester - Title of Module Module Code Cr

100 Core Modules: Economics 1 ECO 111E 16 Business Mathematics TFN 111E 16 Computer Science 1A CSC 113E 16 Accounting 1A OR ACC 111E 16 Financial Accounting 1 ACG 111E 16 Commercial Law 1A ACL 111E 16 Business Management 1 BEC 111E 16 Core Modules: Economics 2 ECO 211E 16 Math. Economics 2 ECO 212E 16 200 Life, Knowledge and Action LKA 111E 16

Electives - Two of the following: ACG 211E/ACC General Accounting 2A or Accounting 2A 211E 16 Information Systems 2A ** IFS 211E 16 Business Management 2A MNG 211E 8 MNG 212E 8 Core Modules: Economics 3 ECO 311E 8 And two of 300 ECO 312E 8

ECO 313E 8

ECO 314E 8

Electives - One of the following General Accounting 3A or Accounting 3A ACG 311E/ ACC 311E 16 Information Systems 3A Business Management 3 *** IFS 311E 16 BEC 311E 8 BEC 312E 8

AFM 112 OR TFN111E and STD121E are a prerequisite for Business Management 3

Level Second Semester – Title of Module Code Cr

Core Modules: 100 Economics 1 ECO 121E 16 Business Statistics STD 121E 16 General Accounting 1B or ACG 121E/ Accounting 1B ACC 121E 16 Commercial Law 1B AFA 121E 16 Business Management 1 BEC 121E 16 Information Systems IFS 121E 16 Core Modules: Economics 2 ECO 221E 16 200 Math. Economics 2 ECO 222E 16

Electives - Two of the following: General Accounting 2B or ACG 221E/ Accounting 2B ACC 221E 16 Information Systems 2B IFS 221E 16 Business Management 2 BEC 221E 16 Core Modules: Three of: 300 Economics 3 ECO 321E 8

ECO 323E 8

ECO 324E 8

ECO 326E 8

Electives - One of the following: ACG General Accounting 3B or Accounting 3B 321E/ACC321E 16 Information Systems 3B IFS 321E 16 Business Management 3 BEC 321E 8 BEC 322E 8

B.14 THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION B.14.1 Duration The curricula shall extend over a minimum period of six semesters of full-time study. To be admitted to this degree, prospective students must have achieved a level of 4 in Mathematical Literacy OR a level of 2 in Mathematics. Statistical Methods 1 is a prerequisites for HRM 3 and IPS 3 (and for graduating with this degree). NB: Students who matriculated before 2008 must have obtained matriculation exemption, have done and sat for mathematics examination at matriculation level. B.16.2 Option The degree may be obtained in the following option:

Human Resource Management (62003) (Revised) B.14.3 Curricula The curriculum for this option, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Industrial Psychology Department, shall be as follows: Bachelor of Administration (Human Resource Management) (62003) (Alice)

Level First Semester - Title of Course Module Code Cr Group

Core Modules: 100 Human Resource Management 1a HRM 111 16 D

Industrial Psychology 1 IPS 111 16 A

Public Administration 1 PAD 111 16 G

Statistical Methods OR STA 114 16 C

Statistics 1 STA 111 16 D

Life, Knowledge and Action LKA 111 16

Elective Modules - One of the following Business Management 1 BEC 111 16 F Economics 1 ECO 111 16 B Financial Accounting 1 ACG 111 16 E Core Modules: HRM 2a HRM 211 16 F Industrial Psychology 2 IPS 211 8 B IPS 212 8 B Public Administration 2 PAD 211 16 E Elective Modules - One of the following: Business Management 2 BEC 211 16 G Financial Accounting 2/ Accounting AFA 211 16 D Systems& Special Applications Development Economics 2 EDE 211 16 H 200 Economics 2 ECO 211 16 C 300 Core Modules: HRM 3a HRM 311 8 C HRM 3b HRM 312 8 C Industrial Psychology 3 IPS 311 8 C IPS 312 8 G Public Administration 3 PAD 311 16 G Labour Law LEL 312 16 D

Level Second Semester - Title of Course Module Code Cr Group

Core Modules: HRM 1b HRM 121 16 D Industrial Psychology 1 IPS 121 16 A 100 Public Administration PAD 122 16 G

Statistical Methods OR STA 124 16 C

Statistics 1 STA 122 16 D

Elective Modules - One of the following Business Management 1 BEC 121 16 F Economics 1 ECO 121 16 B Financial Accounting 1 ACG 121 16 E

Core Modules: HRM 2b HRM 221 16 F Industrial Psychology 2 IPS 221 8 B 200 IPS 222 8 B

Public Administration 2 PAD 222 16 E

Elective Modules - One of the following Business Management 2 Financial Accounting 2/Financial BEC 221 16 G Report AFA 221 16 D Development Economics 2 EDE 221 16 H Economics 2 ECO 221 16 C 300 Core Modules: HRM 3c HRM 321 8 C HRM 3d HRM 322 8 C HRM 3e HRM 323 8 C Industrial Psychology 3 IPS 321 8 G IPS 322 8 G Public Administration 3 PAD 322 16 D Labour Law LES 422 16 B

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION ( HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT) (62003) (ALICE)

Duration The curricula shall extend over a minim period of eight semester of full-time study. To be admitted to this degree, prospective students must have achieved level 3 in Mathematical

Literacy OR a level 1 in Mathematics. Statistical Method 1 is a prerequisites for HRM 3 and IPS 3 (and for graduating with this degree).

The degree may be obtained in the following option: Human Resource Management (62003) (Revised)

Curricula The curriculum for this option, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Industrial Psychology Department, shall be as follows:

Level First Semester - Title of Course Module Code Cr Group

100 Core Modules:

Academic Reasoning Skills 1 APR 111 F Value added Computer Literacy CLT 111 8 Business English AEB 111F 8 Human Resource Management 1a HRM 111 16 Industrial Psychology 1 IPS 111 16 D A Electives: One of the following

Business Management 1 BEC 111 16 Economics 1 ECO 111 16 F General Accounting 1 ACG 111 16 B E Second Semester

Core Modules:

Academic Reasoning Skills 1 APR 121 F Value added Computer Literacy CLT 121 8 Business English AEB 121F 8 Human Resource Management 1b HRM 121 16 Industrial Psychology 1 IPS 121 16 D A Electives: One of the following

Business Management 1 BEC 121 16 Economics 1 ECO 121 16 F General Accounting 1 ACG 121 16 B E 200 First Semester

Core module:

Academic Reasoning Skills APR 112F Value added Business English AEB 112F 8 Public Administration 1 PAD 111 16 Statistical methods or STA 114 16 G Statistics 1 STA 111 16 C Life, Knowledge and Action LKA111E 16 D

Second Semester

Core module:

Academic Reasoning Skills 1 APR 123F Value added Computer Literacy AEB 123F 8 Business English 1 PAD 122 16 Public Administration 1 STA 124 16 G

Statistical methods or STA 122 16 C Statistics 1 D

NB: For 2rd and 3th year (which will be your 3rd and 4th year) please refer to your respective Degree.

REVISED BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT) (62003) (Bhisho)*

LEVEL TITLE OF COURSE MODULE CR EXAM** ATTEND CODE (S) GROUP ANCE** GROUP 100 CORE MODULES: HR Management HRM 111&121 32 D Z Industrial psychology IPS 111& 121 32 A Y YEAR 1 Public Administration PAD 111 & 122 32 G V Life, Knowledge and Action LKA111 16 200 CORE MODULES: HR Management HRM 211 &221 32 F X Industrial psychology IPS211,212,221,222 32 B W YEAR 2 Public Administration PAD 211 & 221 32 E B Statistical Methods STA 114 & 124 32 C U 300 CORE MODULES YEAR 3 Business Mgt BEC 111 & 121 32 F X Industrial psychology IPS311,312,321,322 32 G U Public administration PAD 311 & 321 32 D Z

300 Core Modules YEAR 4 HR Management HRM311,312,321. 40 C V 322&323 Labour Law & Social LLL 312& LES421 32 B Y Security Business Mgt BEC 211 &221 32 G Z

B.15 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING (60506) (EAST LONDON)

Level Title of course Code Cr 400 Accounting 4 ACC 401E 32 Taxation 4 ATA 401E 32 Financial Management 4 AFM 401E 32 Auditing 4 AUD 401 E 32

B.15.1 Admission Criteria Candidates for the Diploma shall not be admitted to the programme unless: 15.1.1 They have a Bachelor‟s degree in Accounting obtained from an accredited university; and 15.1.2 They have obtained the permission of the Head of Department for Accounting Studies and have obtained at least 55% for Accounting 3 and an average of 55% for the other 3 major subjects. B.15.2 Programme Structure This programme consists of the following subjects that are taught separately, but are examined in an integrated manner: Accounting 4 Auditing 4 Financial Management 4 Taxation 4 Successful completion of the course will enable students to sit for the first qualifying examination of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. B.15.3 Assessment Six 4¼ hour DP tests will be held during the year. Each DP test will comprise:

75 minutes Accounting 4 topics 60 minutes Auditing 4 topics 60 minutes Managerial Accounting and Finance 4 topics 60 minutes Taxation 4 topics

It is contemplated that the year marks for each of the PG Dip Acc courses will count 33 1/3% towards the overall assessment and will be based on the results of the July major tests and the DP tests as follows:

Marks %

July major test 70 23⅓% DP test 30 10%

Year mark 100 33⅓% Year end examination 200 66⅔% 300 100%

The DP test mark for each subject is calculated using the marks achieved for each subject in the two best overall results of the first three tests and the two best overall results of the second three tests.

The DP requirements for the PG Dip Acc programme, which will be strictly enforced, are as follows:

. 75% of acceptable hand ins up to the end of the second term; or . An average mark of at least 45% for the first three DP tests. Failure to comply with the DP requirements will lead to exclusion from the programme in mid-year.

In order to pass the PG Dip Acc, a minimum of 50% must be obtained in each of the four subjects. To qualify to write the QE (Part 1), all four subjects must be passed in the same academic year. A maximum of two supplementary exams may be granted. In order to qualify for a supplementary examination, at least two subjects must be passed and a sub-minimum of 45% must be obtained for the subject(s) not passed.

B.16 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING (PRELIMINARY) (60505) (East London)

Students who do not qualify for the Post Graduate Diploma may be accepted on a preliminary registration which effectively repeats the third year courses of the B Com (Accounting) and B. Acc. Prerequisites: B Com or similar degree or Technikon Degree. Entrance is at the discretion of the Head of Department. Students may receive a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (Preliminary) certificate after successful completion of the course. In order to gain entry to the PGDip Acc, students would have to obtain at least 55% for Accounting 3 and an average of 55% for the other 3 major subjects.

Level First Semester - Title of Course Code Cr 300 Accounting 3A ACC311E 16 Auditing 3A AUD311E 16 Taxation 3A ATV311E 16 Financial Management 3A AFC311E 16

Level Second Semester - Title of Course Code Cr

300 Accounting 3B ACC321E 16 Auditing 3B AUD321E 16 Taxation 3B ATV321E 16 Financial Management 3B AFC321E 16

Students may be required to register for additional courses to the above, depending on their previous qualifications.

B.17 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ECONOMICS – Post. Grad. Dip. (Economics) (60508) (Alice) This programme is specially designed for graduates who do not have sufficient background in Economics, but who want to acquire specialized training in Economics for employment or further study. B.17.1 Admission Criteria B.17.1.1 Applicants should have a Bachelors degree with economics as a major or minor subject from a recognized University or equivalent institutions. B.17.1.2 Recognition of prior learning: Candidates with satisfactory evidence of prior experiential /work related learning may be exempted from the normal admission requirements. B.17.1.3 Learners who do not have adequate economics back-ground must be ready to register for some under-graduate degree courses in order to qualify for direct entry to this course. B.17.2 Curriculum Learners will be expected to complete the following core and elective modules.

Core Modules (64 Credits)

CODE TITLE CREDITS

ECO 502 Project Paper 32

ECO 511 Microeconomics Honours 16

ECO 512 Macroeconomics Honours 16

Electives (64 credits)

CODE TITLE CREDITS

ECO 212 Mathematical Economics 2 16

ECO 222 Mathematical Economics 2 16

ECO 313 Introduction to Econometrics 8

Money, Banking & International ECO 326 Finance 8

ECO 516 Monetary Economics 16

Contemporary Int. Trade Theory ECO 522 and Policy 16

ECO 524 Labour Economics 16

ECO 529 Public Finance 16

ECO 520 Development Economics 16

NB: The School of Business and Enterprise will endeavour to offer as many of the optional modules as possible, subject to the availability of resources.

B.17.3 Assessment B.17.3.1 Unless specifically stated, the general rules of the University and the Faculty shall apply, mutatis mutandis B.17.3.2 The Post Graduate Diploma in Economics will be offered by course work and a research essay (project paper). B.17.3.3 The Program will comprise a minimum period of 1 year of full-time

study or 2 years by part time. B.17.3.4 All Post Graduate diploma courses in economics will begin in February every year. B.17.3.5 In the course of second semester, each student will be allocated a promoter for the independent research project. The topic of the project paper should be associated with either a core subject in Economics or an elective in the same field, and must be approved by the Head of Department. B.17.3.6 All taught courses shall be assessed continuously. The ratio of continuous assessment to the end –of –semester examination shall be 1:1. B.17.3.7 Learners shall be permitted to write supplementary examinations at the end of each semester, but on no account will learners be allowed to take supplementary exams in more than 2 modules in a semester. B.17.3.8 The diploma may be awarded with distinction.

B.17.4 Exemptions B.17.4.1 Exemption from courses completed at this university or other university may be granted subject to the approval of Senate. B.17.4.2 Notwithstanding Rule 19.4.1, learners shall not be granted exemption from more than 64 credits – i.e., 50% of the total number of prescribed credits. B.17.4.3 Notwithstanding the above rules learners shall not be granted exemption from courses completed at undergraduate level.

HIGHER DEGREES

THE DEGREES OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HONOURS) (60500) (ALICE & EAST LONDON) AND BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION (HONOURS) (62500) (ALICE & EAST LONDON) (Please refer to the Statute and General Rules for the Honours Degree)

B.18 Duration The period of study for the degree will extend over at least two semesters of full- time study. Except for honours in Accounting, a student may with the approval of the Head of Department concerned, attend and complete the degree over four semesters on a part-time basis.

B.19 Subject fields The degree of Bachelor of Commerce with Honours may be taken in any major subject for the degree (excepting Commercial Law and Legal Theory), or in any subject or combination of subjects approved by the Senate. The degree of Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) may be obtained in any of the following subjects: Business Management; Economics; Information Systems or Industrial Psychology. The degree of Bachelor of Administration (Honours) may be obtained in any of the following subjects: Economics, Industrial Psychology. The degree of Bachelor of Economics with Honours may be taken in any major subject for the degree, or in a combination of any two of these subjects.

B.20 Admission B.20.1 A student may be admitted to an honours degree in a subject in which an average mark of 60% in all modules at the 300 level was obtained in a specific discipline/subject. For Business Management, personal interview will be conducted with all applicants to the course at a date decided upon by the Head of Department. B.20.2 Where a student obtained a relevant undergraduate degree at another university, approval by Senate is required for admission to the degree. Candidates shall not be admitted to any course in the honours degree unless they have obtained the permission of the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the Head of Department. Normally candidates will not be admitted to the honours course unless they have obtained at least a second class pass in the final year in the subject in which they wish to take honours. B.20.3 The honours degree normally requires a period of one year‟s full-time study. Such candidates may not take up any full-time employment while engaged on the course. They may, however, on the recommendation of the Head of Department concerned and with the approval of Senate, take up part-time employment. Candidates may, on the recommendation of the Head of Department concerned and with the permission of Senate attend and write the examination in a course in the same or another Programme concurrently with their honours degree. B.20.4 Senate may, on the recommendation of the Head of Department concerned, permit a student to take an honours course as a part-time student, provided that: B.20.4.1 the honours classes are attended within the normal (day or evening) timetable of the Programme; and B.20.4.2 the honours course is spread over two years, but, except with the special permission of Senate, not more than two years. Candidates taking the honours degree may be required to satisfy the examiners that they have an adequate reading knowledge of an approved language other than the official languages.

B.21 Examination B.21.1 A student will not be admitted to any part of the examination unless, in the opinion of the Head of Department, the module work was of a satisfactory standard. B.21.2 The examination will be by means of written theory papers, and/or oral examinations and/or project work. The examinations will be written at the end of the first semester for 1st semester modules and at the end of the second semester for 2nd semester or full year modules. B.21.3 A pass in the examination will require a final average of at least 50% of the marks and a sub-minimum of 40% of the marks in each module. B.21.4 The degree will be awarded with distinction if an average of 75% is obtained by the student for all modules B.21.5 Subject to any exceptions approved by the Senate, candidates shall not be permitted to present themselves for the examinations for the degree more than once in the same subject. B.21.6 Subject to any exceptions approved by the Senate candidates must write all parts of the examination at one time, and they shall not be exempted from any part of the examination, provided that a part-time candidate, or a candidate taking the degree over two years, may, on the recommendation of the Head of Department and with the permission of Senate, write part of the examination at the end of the first year of study and part at the end of the second year of study. In specific instances candidates may write examinations for semester courses in mid-year.

B.22 Curriculum The selection of modules for the honours degree will be done in consultation with the Head of Department. B.22.1 B. Com. Business Management Honours (60501) (Alice and East London) The Business Management honours modules are offered on a full-time basis, that is over a period of 2 semesters and a part time basis at the East London Campus (that is over a period of 4 semesters), depending on the availability of resources. The degree shall comprise of 128 credits. Students must complete 2 modules (64 credits) from Group 2 and also submit a mini-dissertation (32 credits) on an approved topic at the end of the period of 2 semesters of full-time study. Group 1 Compulsory module in the Department of Business Management BEC 501 Mini-dissertaion of ±45 typed pages, 1.5 spacing 32 credits BEC 506 Marketing Research 32 credits Group 2 Optional modules offered in the Department of Business Management BEC 502 Advanced General Management 32 credits

BEC 503 Advanced Marketing Management 32 credits BEC 504 Advanced Financial Management 32 credits BEC 505 Advanced Operations Management 32 credits BEC 507 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 32 credits NB: Presentation of modules will depend on the availability of subject specialists (lecturers) and the registration of the minimum economical number of students as determined by the Department.

B.22.2 Economics Honours (60502) (Alice & East London) Economics Honours is offered on both full-time and part-time basis at the Alice and East London Campuses. Candidates can specialise either in the General Stream, Financial Markets Stream or Transport Economics Stream, subject to approval. Candidates specialising in either the General Stream or Transport Economics Stream are required to complete 3 core modules (48 credits), three or more electives (48 credits) plus a mini-dissertation - ECO 501 (32 credits) of 30 typed pages (1.5 spacing) on an approved topic, selected in consultation with the Programme Coordinator, over a period of two semesters (full-time) and two years (part-time). The Honours degree with a specialisation in Financial Markets is specifically structured and no optional papers are offered. The degree is offered in two formats and can thus be completed in either one or two years. Candidates are required to complete the modules offered during the first semester/year (56 credits), the modules offered during the second semester/year (56 credits) plus a mini dissertation (ECO 501E, 32 credits). The topics for the research reports are to be selected in consultation with, and approved by, the Programme Coordinator. It is intended to ultimately incorporate learnerships during the second year of the two year programme, but the arrangements have not as yet been finalised and no commitment in this regard can be given at this time.

ECONOMIC HONOURS – GENERAL STREAM (ALICE & EAST LONDON) – 60502

ECO 523 Mathematical Economics 16 ECO 522 Contemporary International Trade Theory and Policy 16 ECO 524 Labour Economics 16 ECO 525 Econ. Develop. of the SA Economy in the 21st Century 16 ECO 526 Industrial Economics 16 ECO 529 Public Finance 16 ECO 520 Developmental Economics 16 ECO 514 Environmental & Resource Economics 16 ECO 528 International Finance 16

ECONOMIC HONOURS- FINANCIAL MARKETS STREAM (EAST LONDON) – being phased-out (no new intake with effect from 2008)

Core Module (80 Credits) Code Title Credits ECO 501E Mini-Dissertation of 30 typed pages (1.5 spacing) 32 ECO 511E Microeconomics Honours 16 ECO 512E Macroeconomics Honours 16 ECO 513E Econometric Techniques 16 Electives (48 Credits) Code Title Credits ECO 516E Monetary Economics 16 ECF 523E Equity and Foreign Exchange Markets 8 ECF 524E Financial Economics 8 ECF 525E Derivative Markets 8 ECF 526E Financial Market Regulation 8 ECF 527E Debt Markets 8 ECONOMIC HONOURS - FINANCAIL MARKETS STREAM - 60511 (EAST LONDON) – New curriculum First Semester/Year (56 Credits) Code Title Credits ECO 516E Monetary Economics 16 ECF 511E Macroeconomics, Policy and the Financial Markets 16 ECO 511E Microeconomics Honours 16 ECF 512E Financial Market Microstructure and Regulation 8 Second Semester/Year (56 Credits excluding 32 credits in respect of ECO501E) Code Title Credits ECF 527E Debt (Money and Bond) Markets 8

ECF 528E Equity Markets 8 ECF 529E Foreign Exchange Markets 8 ECF 525E Derivative Markets 8 ECO 513E Econometric Techniques 16 ECF 514E Financial Economics 8 ECO 501E Mini-dissertation 32

ECONOMIC HONOURS - TRANSPORT STREAM (ALICE) - 60512

Core Module (80 Credits) Code Title Credits ECO 501 Mini-Dissertation of 30 typed pages (1.5 spacing) 32 ECO 511 Microeconomics Honours 16 ECO 512 Macroeconomics Honours 16 ECO 513 Econometric Techniques 16 Electives (48 Credits) ECO 522 Contemporary International Trade Theory and Policy 16 ECO 525 Econ. Develop. of the SA Economy in the 21st Century 16 ECO 526 Industrial Economics 16 ECO 527 Transport Economics 16 ECO 528 International Finance 16 ECO 529 Public Finance 16 ECO 514 Environmental & Resource Economics 16 ECO 520 Developmental Economics 16 BEC 505 Advanced Operations Management 16

NB: Not all the above streams or the modules listed under each of the streams will be offered in any one year. Those offered will depend on the specialist qualifications of available staff. Learners are advised to enquire before registering. Learners registering for the Honours programme without Econometrics background will be required to do Year 3 Econometrics for non-degree purposes.

Learners who specialise in Transport Economics and select the transport-related elective module (i.e., Transport Economics) will be required to write their mini dissertation on a Transport-related topic and may benefit from a capacity development sponsorship of the National Department of Transport – (subject to meeting the qualifying criteria)

B.22.2.1 Examinations (Economics Honours) B.22.2.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, in the description of modules, essays and/or mid-semester tests will be conducted during the semester. If a number of such essays and/or tests are written during the semester, an average module work mark will be recorded for the student. B.22.2.1.2 The semester mark for completed modules and the examination mark shall be combined in the proportion of 50% each to obtain the final mark. B.22.2.1.3 With respect to full time studies, no student shall be allowed to proceed to the second semester unless he/she has successfully completed both Microeconomics (ECO 511) and Macroeconomics (ECO 512). Note that this ruling applies to the General and Transport Economics streams only B.22.2.1.4 If a candidate is unable to meet the deadline of submitting his/her Mini- Dissertation at the end of the second semester (full time students) or the second year (part-time students), he/she shall apply in writing to the Head of Department, giving full reasons for the delay in completing the dissertation. This application will then serve before the Faculty Board, which will make a recommendation to Senate. This ruling shall also apply to the individual research reports required in the Financial Market specialisation. B.22.2.1.5 Subject to the approval of the Faculty Board, on the recommendation of the Head of Department, a full-time candidate who has been awarded the ordinary degree may be permitted to take the Honours and Master‟s degree in Economics concurrently. The candidate shall write the full Honours examination in no more than two years, and if successful may submit the Master‟s thesis at any subsequent date without further attendance requirements, provided the candidate remains a registered student. B.22.3 Industrial Psychology Honours (60503 / 62501) (Alice) Pre-requisites STA 111, STA 122 or STA 114 & STA 124. The degree of an accredited university with Industrial Psychology and/or Human Resource Management as a major, provided a grade of 60% or equivalent is obtained. The grade of 60% may be waived at the discretion of the Department. BEC 502 (Advanced General Management offered in the Department of Business Management - 32 credits) could be taken in place of IPS 514 (16 Credits) and IPS524 (16 Credits). In terms of Rule C. 21 above, this degree may be registered, as either a B. Com. or B. Admin. The degree shall comprise 160 credits. First Semester Modules (All modules listed below are compulsory.) IPS 511 Advanced Organisational Psychology A:

Individuals and Groups 16 credits IPS 512 Advanced Personnel Psychology A: Strategic HRM Issues. 16 credits IPS 513 Advanced Industrial Relations Theory A 16 credits IPS 514 Individual Aspects of Consumer Behaviour A 16 credits IPS 515 Research Methodology 16 credits Second Semester Modules (All modules listed below are compulsory.) IPS 521 Advanced Organisational Psychology B: The Organisation 16 credits IPS 522 Advanced Personnel Psychology B: HRM Functions 16 credits IPS 523 Advanced Industrial Relations B Practice16 credits IPS 524 Environmental Factors and Consumer Behaviour B 16 credits IPS 525 Mini-dissertation 16 credits

B.22.3.1 Examinations (Industrial Psychology Honours) B.24.3.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, in the description of modules, essays and/or mid-semester tests will be conducted during the semester. If a number of such essays and/or tests are written during the semester, an average module work mark will be recorded for the student. B.22.3.1.2 The semester mark for completed modules and the examination mark shall be combined in the proportion of 50% and 50% respectively to obtain the final mark. B.22.3.1.3 Students must obtain a pass marks in both semesters‟ assessments in order to obtain the degree and those who would wish to proceed to the Masters degree must record an average mark of 60% B.22.3.1.4 If a candidate is unable to meet the deadline of submitting his/her Mini-Dissertation at the end of the second semester, s/he shall apply in writing to the Head of Department, giving full reasons for the delay in completing the dissertation. This application will then serve before the Faculty Board, which will make a recommendation to Senate.

B.22.4 Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems Honours (60504) (East London) The Information Systems Honours modules will be offered on a full-time or part-time basis that is over a period of 2 or 4 semesters. The degree shall comprise 128

credits. Students must complete 6 modules (80 credits) and also submit a systems development project (24 credits) and mini-dissertation (24 credits). In addition to rule G.17.4 (Assessment for Honours degrees), students must obtain a 50% pass mark in IFS 501E and IFS 502E which are assessed continuously.

Admission into the Honours degree is subject to an aggregate of 60% obtained over IFS311E and 321E on the old Information Systems curriculum (Please enquire at the Department for admission criteria for 2012). Students with an aggregate below 60% may be accepted at the discretion of the Department following an interview. Candidates who have not been successful at their first attempt at IFS3, and who have scored a 60% aggregate will have their academic performance considered as part of their application, and their acceptance onto the Honours programme is at the discretion of the Department. Candidates with qualifications in cognizant disciplines need to apply for an interview with the Department prior to submitting an application to the University. Compulsory modules in the Department of Information Systems: Corporate Communications (IFS511E) 8 credits; Research Methods (IFS512E) 8 credits; Requirements Management (IFS513E) 16 credits; Information Systems Management (IFS527E) 16 credits; Systems Development Project (IFS501E) 24 credits; Research Project (IFS502E) 24 credits.

Optional modules offered in the Department of Information Systems: Knowledge Management (IFS514E) 16 credits; E-Business (IFS526E) 16 credits; Information Systems Trends (IFS529E) 16 credits; Human Computer Interaction (IFS528E) 16 credits; Advanced Project Management (IFS515E) 16 credits. *Running of modules subject to demand and/or availability of staff.

22.5 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HONOURS (TAXATION) - 60510

The entrance requirements are a Bachelor of Commerce degree, with undergraduate taxation. A minimum mark of 55% is required for the undergraduate taxation course.

The programme is a one-year programme (full time) or two years (part time). It comprises four papers as follows:

Paper Code Credits

Taxation IV TAX 501E 32

Theory of Taxation IV TAX 502E 32

Introduction to Research Methods TAX 503E 32 and Design TAX 504E 32 Research Essay (or paper)

THE DEGREES OF MASTER OF COMMERCE (61000) (Alice & East London) AND MASTER OF ADMINISTRATION (63000) (Alice & East London) (Please also refer to the Statute and General Rules for the Masters Degree)

B.23 Subject fields The degrees may be obtained in the following subjects: M Com: Business Management (61001) Economics (61003) Industrial Psychology (61005) Information Systems (61007) M Admin: Industrial Psychology (63001/63002)

B.24 Curriculum for Masters Degree

B.24.1 Masters in Economics A brief research proposal shall be submitted for acceptance to the Head of Department where after the student will be assigned a supervisor(s). A detailed research proposal shall be completed within a prescribed period and presented to the School Research and Higher Degrees Committee for approval to proceed with the dissertation.

B.24.1.1 Examination B.24.1.1.1 If the examination for the degrees M Com and M Admin consists of a prescribed number of modules, a candidate shall qualify for the degree if s/he attains at least 40% in each module and an average of at least 50% for all the modules. B. 24.1.1.2 Where the examination consists of a dissertation and in addition a written or oral examination the above-mentioned requirements will apply to the examinations and dissertation respectively. B. 24.1.1.1 Pass with distinction Where the examination consists of individual modules, a student shall pass with distinction if s/he obtains an average of at least 75% for the examination as a whole.

Where the examination consists of a dissertation, a candidate shall pass with distinction if, in the opinion of the examiners, he or she has attained a first class standard.

Where the examination consists of a dissertation and in addition a written or oral examination, the above-mentioned requirements will apply to both the papers and dissertation respectively. B.25 Curriculum for Masters Degree B.25.1 Masters other than Industrial Psychology A research proposal shall be submitted for acceptance to the Head of Department and Faculty Research and Higher Degrees Committee where after the student could proceed with research with the aim of writing a dissertation for submission and evaluation. B.25.2 Masters in Industrial Psychology B.25.2.1 Masters degree in Industrial Psychology by dissertation (61005/63001) Students are required to undertake a study of literature prescribed by the Programme/Department on the specific field of study in which the student intends to carry out research. An oral or written examination on the prescribed literature must be done, not earlier than three months and not later than one year after first registering for the Masters degree. A student will not be permitted to continue with his/her studies unless the outcome of such an examination is to the satisfaction of the promoter and the Programme Coordinator. A research proposal should be submitted for acceptance to the Programme Coordinator and/or the Faculty Research Committee where after the student could proceed with research with the aim of writing a dissertation for submission and evaluation.

B.25.2.2 Masters degree in Industrial Psychology by examination (61006/63002) All the rules regarding Masters degrees by examination apply. Examinations are written in the normal examination periods of the University. The degree is intended to be completed within two academic years. Students are required to pass all the modules of which the Masters degree in Industrial Psychology is composed. The modules are as follows:

FIRST YEAR MODULES IPS 601: a) Advanced Psychometrics and, b) Research Methodology (including Statistics) IPS 602: Advanced Personnel Psychology IPS 603: Advanced Organisational Psychology SECOND YEAR MODULES IPS 604: Mini-dissertation. Approximately 80 typed pages based on the research project. IPS 605 & IPS 606: To be selected by the students from the main and/or related fields in Industrial-Organisational Psychology and approved by the Head of Department. IPS 607 Work Placement/Internship (20-22 weeks in the first semester of the second year) (Note: 604 & 607 are not contact/tuition based. They are however evaluated through strict criteria that would be made available to the students). B.25.2.3 Master‟s in Commerce (Information Systems) and Masters (Information Systems) (61007/61008) Admission/Entry requirements: A 4-year Bachelors / Honours degree with Information Systems as major or cognate disciplines and relevant work experience. Consideration may be given to those with 3-year Bachelor degree plus extensive (>3 years) managerial / relevant work experience (including experience from private sector). Note that only a limited number of learners without a 4-year Bachelors (Honours) degree may be enrolled after an assessment of work profile, managerial experience and other professional qualifications. Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV and a three page draft research proposal. Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Admission into the programme can be obtained at the beginning of the academic year but application forms are available at the end of the preceding academic year. B.25.2.4 Master‟s in Commerce (Information Systems) by dissertation (61007)

All the rules regarding Master‟s degree by research dissertation apply. Students are required to undertake a study of relevant literature prescribed or agreed to by the Department of Information Systems pertaining to the specific field of study in which the student intends to carry out research. A research proposal should be submitted for acceptance to the Programme Coordinator and/or the Faculty Research and Higher Degrees Committee whereafter the student can proceed with research with the aim of writing a dissertation for submission and assessment. B.25.2.5 Master‟s in Commerce (Information Systems) by coursework and mini- dissertation (61008) – Enquire at the Department All the rules regarding Masters degrees by examination apply.

Duration of the Programme The Master of IS is a programme with a minimum duration of two years and a maximum of three years. A combination of contact and other creative modes of education are employed for effective learning purposes. Studies are arranged in part-time sessions for coursework and research. It is envisaged that part-time students will take three years to complete the course. Part time students may spread the course work modules over two years. The coursework component takes place in the student‟s first year.

The exit qualification in the programme is a Master of Information Systems (obtained after completing two years of study which includes course work and a research dissertation).

Module Content Some modules may be offered over a two year-cycle. The elective modules will be offered depending on the skills available in the Department. It is important to ascertain from the Head of Department which modules will be offered in which years.

First year (Coursework) Title of Module Code Credit Year 1 Fundamental Semester 1 Introduction to Information Systems* IFS 711E 8 Information Systems Theory* IFS 712E 8 Core: Research Methods IFS 801E 8 Strategic Management in IS IFS 813E 16 Electives:

Knowledge Management and IS IFS 814E 16 Year 1 Core: IFS 801E 8 Semester 2 Research Methodology IFS 824E 16 Information Security Management Electives - two of IS for Entrepreneurship** IFS 825E 16 Advanced Project Management for IFS 826E 16 IS** PAD 814E 8 Information Technology for Public Sector Managers***

Second Year (Mini-Dissertation) Title of Module Code Credit Year 2 Core Research Project / Dissertation IFS 800 100 Research Report and article

* Required for students who have not studied Information Systems at the required level ** Choice of 2 of the three electives *** May be chosen as an elective, dependent on credit value and consultation with the School of Public Administration.

Assessment Assessment includes course work and a supervised research project/ dissertation. Continuous assessment will be done through assignments, essays, presentations, participation on work seminars, and submission of portfolios. Summative assessment will be done through a 3-hour examination.

The research project accounts for approximately 55% of the total mark requirements for the Masters Degree programme. Approximately 100 typed pages based on the research project

In order to continue with the course after each semester of assessment, students should have passed the preceding modules at the 50% level. The course as a whole is passed by aggregating the marks for the courses and the dissertation. Students need to achieve a 50% pass overall (with sub- minima of 40% for each course), as well as a 50% pass mark for the dissertation. The dissertation should consist of a 100 page research report, and can comprise either: The application of extant theory to workplace problems

A unique solution to workplace problems Addition to existing theory. Interim deliverables will be required for the dissertation: A proposal that needs to be approved by the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee A literature review A research methods description and discussion A journal article for publication Each of the above is required to be considered acceptable for continuation with the programme Students not achieving the required levels may be counselled into exiting the course.

On completion of the Masters Degree programme, graduates will be able to pursue Doctoral studies, if they so wish and subject to the availability of appropriate supervision.

B.26 Phd (in Information Systems) – 61505 – DIS900 B.26.1 Purpose To equip the student with both theoretical and methodological grasp, towards building conceptual and empirical oversight. The intended outcome is the ability to work at the paradigmatic level of development. The PhD is predicated upon the premise that the student has mastered the ability to translate or operationalise theory into a research programme at the Masters level. B.26.2 Mode of delivery By research only. B.26.3 Articulation Qualifiers may enrol for post-doctoral studies. Horizontally, learners can have access to other PhD programmes in the faculty.

B.26.4 Admission Criteria A Masters degree with a pass mark of not less than 60% for the major courses (in the case of coursework Masters) or a good masters and evidence of scholarly contribution (in the case of a research Masters). A research proposal of less than 600 words indicating the topic, introduction, the problem statement, objectives of the study and the methodology.

B.26.5 Exit level outcomes Understanding of the conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of development thinking and action Ability to understand and to successfully carry out the analysis and

evaluation of policy and to determine the political economy of policy paradigm shifts. Capacity to design and write a thesis that can respectably stand alongside refereed and published research in the same field and have practical application in the social context. Critical Cross-field outcomes Ability to work in both the urban and rural contexts in investigating and formulating different strategies and policies for development, including carrying out institutional policy and strategic planning at all levels of governance. Integrated assessment Seminar presentations, group discussions and debates including written research proposals which are used to assess mastery of the theory and conceptual clarity. Research competence and analytical skills are assessed from the dissertation and the use of case studies

B.26.6 Programme structure The programme runs through two to five years. The first year is devoted to the review of literature and writing of a research proposal undergirded by a series of seminar presentation for peer assessment. This culminates into a final assessment of the proposal by the research committee of the Faculty. The remaining years are for the writing and defending of the research thesis.

B.27 Doctor of Commerce (in Industrial Psychology) – 61503 – DIP900 B.27.1 Purpose To equip the student with both theoretical and methodological grasp, towards building conceptual and empirical oversight. The intended outcome is the ability to work at the paradigmatic level of development. The PhD is predicated upon the premise that the student has mastered the ability to translate or operationalise theory into a research programme at the Masters level. B.27.2 Mode of delivery By research only. B.27.3 Articulation Qualifiers may enrol for post-doctoral studies. Horizontally, learners can have access to other PhD programmes in the faculty.

B.27.4 Admission Criteria A Masters degree with a pass mark of not less than 60% for the major courses (in the case o f coursework Masters) or a good masters and evidence of scholarly

contribution (in the case of a research Masters). A research proposal of less than 600 words indicating the topic, introduction, the problem statement, objectives of the study and the methodology.

B.27.5 Exit level outcomes Understanding of the conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of development thinking and action Ability to understand and to successfully carry out the analysis and evaluation of policy and to determine the political economy of policy paradigm shifts. Capacity to design and write a thesis that can respectably stand alongside refereed and published research in the same field and have practical application in the social context. Critical Cross-field outcomes Ability to work in both the urban and rural contexts in investigating and formulating different strategies and policies for development, including carrying out institutional policy and strategic planning at all levels of governance. Integrated assessment Seminar presentations, group discussions and debates including written research proposals which are used to assess mastery of the theory and conceptual clarity. Research competence and analytical skills are assessed from the dissertation and the use of case studies

B.27.6 Programme structure The programme runs through two to five years. The first year is devoted to the review of literature and writing of a research proposal undergirded by a series of seminar presentation for peer assessment. This culminates into a final assessment of the proposal by the research committee of the Faculty. The remaining years are for the writing and defending of the research thesis.

B.28 Doctor of Commerce (in Economics) – 61500 – DEC900 B.28.1 Purpose To equip the student with both theoretical and methodological grasp, towards building conceptual and empirical oversight. The intended outcome is the ability to work at the paradigmatic level of development. The PhD is predicated upon the premise that the student has mastered the ability to translate or operationalise theory into a research programme at the Masters level.

B.28.2 Mode of delivery By research only. B.28.3 Articulation Qualifiers may enrol for post-doctoral studies. Horizontally, learners can have access to other PhD programmes in the faculty.

B.28.4 Admission Criteria A Masters degree with a pass mark of not less than 60% for the major courses (in the case o f coursework Masters) or a good masters and evidence of scholarly contribution (in the case of a research Masters). A research proposal of less than 600 words indicating the topic, introduction, the problem statement, objectives of the study and the methodology.

B.28.5 Exit level outcomes Understanding of the conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of development thinking and action Ability to understand and to successfully carry out the analysis and evaluation of policy and to determine the political economy of policy paradigm shifts. Capacity to design and write a thesis that can respectably stand alongside refereed and published research in the same field and have practical application in the social context. Critical Cross-field outcomes Ability to work in both the urban and rural contexts in investigating and formulating different strategies and policies for development, including carrying out institutional policy and strategic planning at all levels of governance. Integrated assessment Seminar presentations, group discussions and debates including written research proposals which are used to assess mastery of the theory and conceptual clarity. Research competence and analytical skills are assessed from the dissertation and the use of case studies

B.28.6 Programme structure The programme runs through two to five years. The first year is devoted to the review of literature and writing of a research proposal undergirded by a series of seminar presentation for peer assessment. This culminates into a final assessment of the proposal by the research committee of the Faculty. The remaining years are for the writing and defending of the research thesis.

DETAILED SYLLABI OF THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE (By Programme)

ACCOUNTING

Old Course Codes New Course Codes AAC ACC AAU AUD ATA ATV AFC AFM

AIA 121 Introduction to Accounting 1A Purpose: The purpose of this module is to cover the basic concepts of accounting. Instruction: Lectures, Tutorials Credits: 0 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: None

ACC 111E Accounting 1A Purpose: The purpose of this module is to cover the basic concepts of accounting. Instruction: Lectures, Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: AIA121 for degree 60006/Other degrees None

ACC 121E Accounting 1B Purpose: The purpose of this module is to demonstrate the preparation of financial statements, including cash flow statements, for partnerships (including changes in partners), companies and close corporations. Instruction: Lectures, Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 3 hour examination Prerequisites: 50% in ACC111E /ACC111/ACG111E/ACG111

ACG 121E/ACG 121E General Accounting 1B The module is aimed at students who do not intend to qualify as chartered accountants, but who wish to become members of another professional institute or who do not wish to become professional accountants, yet to include Accounting as a major subject in the degree. Purpose: The purpose of the module is to demonstrate the preparation of financial statements including cash flow statements, for partnerships (including changes in partners), companies and close corporations

Instruction: Lectures and tutorials . Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular Class tests and one 3 hour examination. Prerequisite: 40% in ACC 111 / ACC 111E

ACC211E Accounting 2A Purpose: The purpose of this module is to introduce South African Statements of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice and IFRS to ensure that learners gain a basic understanding of the elements of financial statements, their measurement, recognition, presentation and disclosure. Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 3 hour examination Prerequisites: 50% in ACC111E/ACC111 and 55% in ACC121E/ACC121 “Or passed both Accounting 1 modules with an overall average of 55%”

ACG 211E/ACG 211 General Accounting 2A The module is aimed at students who do not intend to qualify as chartered accountants, but who wish to become members of another professional institute or who do no wish to become professional accountants, but want to include Accounting as a major subject in the degree. Purpose: The purpose of this module is to introduce South African Statements of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice and IFRS and to ensure that learners gain a basic understanding of the elements of financial statements, their recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure. Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 3 hour examination Prerequisites: 50% in ACC111E/ACC111 and 50% in either ACC121E/ACC121 or ACG121E/ACG121

ACC221E Accounting 2B Purpose: The purpose of this module is to cover the basic aspects of a company‟s own shareholders‟ interest and investment with specific emphasis on simple investments in various financial instruments and investments giving the investor a controlling interest in the investee. Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 3 hour examination Prerequisites: 50% in ACC211E

ACG 221E/ACG221 General Accounting 2B Purpose: The purpose of this module is to cover the basic aspects of a company‟s own

shareholders interest and investment with specific emphasis on simple investments in various financial instruments and investments giving the investor a controlling interest in the investee. Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class test and one 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: 40% in either ACC211E/ACC211 or ACG 211E/ACG211

AFA 211 Accounting Systems and Special Applications Purpose: The purpose of this module is to demonstrate the accounting procedures required for incomplete records, associations not for gain, manufacturing concerns, branches and investments, as well as accounting for instalment sales. Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 3 hour examination Prerequisites: AFA111 and AFA121 *This course will be discontinued from 2012

AFA 221 Financial Reporting- Financial Accounting 2 Purpose: The purpose of this module is to cover the presentation of company financial statements in compliance with the Companies Act and generally accepted accounting practice, including the preparation of the cash flow statement, as well as accounting for close corporations and more advanced financial analysis. Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 3 hour examination Prerequisites: 40% in AFA211 *This course will be discontinued from 2012

ACC311E Accounting 3A Purpose: The purpose of this module is for learners to develop intellectual skills to be able to prepare and present advanced and comprehensive financial statements to fully comply with the requirements of the South African Statements of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice and IFRS in the manner required by the Companies Act of South Africa. Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 3 hour examination (Open book allowed) Prerequisites: 50% in ACC211E and 55% in ACC221E “or passed both Accounting 2 modules with an overall average of 55%”

ACG 311E/ACG311 General Accounting 3A Purpose: The purpose of this module is for learners to develop intellectual skills to be able to prepare and present advanced and comprehensive financial statements to fully comply with the requirements of the South African Statements of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice and IFRS in the manner required by the Companies Act Of South Africa. The module is aimed at students who do not intend to qualify as chartered accountants but who wish to become members of another professional institute or who do not wish to become professional accountants, but want to include Accounting as a major subject in the degree.” Institution: Lecturers, Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 3 hour examination Prerequisites: 50% in either ACC 211E or ACG 211E or 50% in either ACC 221E or ACG 221E/ACG 221

ACC 321E Accounting 3B Purpose: The purpose of this module is for learners to develop intellectual skills to be able to prepare, present and disclose consolidated annual financial statements for a group of companies to comply with the requirements of the South African Statements of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice and IFRS in the manner required by the Companies Act of South Africa. Instruction: Lectures, Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 3 hour examination (Open book allowed) Prerequisites: 50% in ACC311E

ACG 321E/ACG321 General Accounting 3B Purpose: The purpose of this module is for learners to develop intellectual skills to be able to prepare, present and disclose consolidated annual financial statements for a group of companies to comply with the requirements of the South African Statements of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice and IFRS in the manner required by the Companies Act of South Africa. The module is aimed at students who do not intend to qualify as chartered accountants but who wish to become members of another professional institute or who do not wish to become professional accountants, but want to include Accounting as a major subject in the degree Instruction: Lectures, Tutorials Assessment: Regular class tests and one 3 hour examination Prerequisites: 40% in either ACC311E or ACG 311E/ACG311

AFA 311 External Financial Reporting Purpose: The purpose of this module is to cover the preparation of consolidated financial statements, including those with associated companies, as well as the accounting treatment of inter group transactions and the purchase and

sale of group interests; and accounting transactions of a special nature – taxation. Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 3 hour examination Prerequisites: AFA211 and AFA221, LCM111 and LCM121, STA111 and STA122 (or concurrently). *This course will be discontinued from 2013.

AFA 321 Accounting Applications and Developments Purpose: The purpose of this module is to cover accounting for transactions of a special nature, i.e. foreign exchange and contract accounting; as well as concepts of financial reporting including a consideration of recognition, measurement and disclosure of financial information, and also understanding the standard setting process, including the framework for evaluating these processes. Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 3 hour examination Prerequisites: 40% in AFA311 *This course will be discontinued from 2013

AUD211E Governance and Auditing 2A Purpose: The purpose of this module is to - introduce the learners to the ethical dimension of economic activities, managing the ethical dimension of organizations, and ethical decision- making - introduce the learners to effective communication in the business environment, effective writing and presentation skills in order to better communicate in the corporate environment. - cover the basic principles of auditing as well as ethical and legal aspects governing the work performed by an auditor. Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and assignments and one 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: 50% in ACC 111E/ACC111 and ACC 121E/ACC121/ACG121/ACG121E : 50% in ACL 121/ACL 121E 50% in IFS121E

AUD221E Governance and Auditing 2A Purpose: The purpose of this module is to : - provide learners with a knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply various legislation as well as common-law principles applicable to commerce and industry legislation as well as common-law principles

applicable to commerce and industry - provide learners with a practical understanding of accounting systems and business cycles and the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of these systems and cycles - cover the basic overall audit process. Instruction : Lectures and Tutorials Credits : 16 Assessment : Regular class tests and assignments and one 3 hour examination Prerequisites : 40% in AUD 211E

AUD 311E Governance and Auditing 3A Purpose: The purpose of this module is to cover the basic steps in the audit process, and cover in detail audit planning and risk assessment, and the audit of various accounting cycles. The audit of the cycles includes the use of computer assisted audit techniques and an integrated practical. Instruction: Lectures and tutorials and computer based practical instruction. Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and assignments and practical assessment and one 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: AUD211E and AUD221E

AUD321E Auditing 3B Purpose: The purpose of this module is to build on the knowledge gained in Auditing 3A and cover in detail the remaining accounting, inclusive of the use of computer assisted audit techniques and integrated practical assignments. The evaluating, concluding and reporting stages of the audit process are covered in detail on a theoretical as well as a group and individual project- driven practical basis. Instruction: Lectures and tutorials and computer-based practical instruction. Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and assignments, practical assignments and one 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: 40% in AUD 311E

AFM 111E/AFM111 Financial Management 1A Purpose: The purpose of this module is to provide the learners firstly with concepts regarding the time value of flow of money in order to evaluate financial decisions and secondly to understand and implement basic concepts and techniques of probability and statistics emphasising where each of these concepts are related to financial management issues. Introduction: Lecturers and Tutors Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 3 hour examination. Prereqiusites: AMB111 and AMB121 or equivalent.

AFM 211E Financial Management 2A Purpose: The purpose of this module is to describe and explain the function of financial management in making long and short term finance decisions as well as long term investment decisions. Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and assignments and one 3 hour examination Prerequisites: AFM111E/AFM111

AFM 221E Financial Management 2B Purpose: The purpose of this module is to cover the basic concepts of cost accounting, cost classification, cost behaviour and cost management, absorption and direct costing, the allocation of overheads and the management of accounting information systems as it relates to types of costing systems. Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials. Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and assignments and one 3 hour examination Prerequisites: AFM111E/AFM111

AFM 311E Financial Management 3A Purpose: The purpose of this module is to cover the influence of changes in volume on the nature of cost, cost volume profit analysis, the concept of the learning curve, the concept of advanced manufacturing environment and management accounting techniques. Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and assignments and one 3 hour examination Prerequisites: AFM211E and AFM221E

AFM 321E Financial Management 3B Purpose: The purpose of this module is to describe and explain the function of financial management in making long and short term finance decisions as well as long term investment decisions. Instruction: Lectures ant tutorials. Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and assignments and one 3 hour examination Prerequisites: AFM211E and AFM221E

ATV221E Taxation 2A Purpose: The purpose of this module is to introduce the concepts and ground rules regarding Income Tax. This module deals with the inclusion of taxable amounts and deductions against the gross income of a taxpayer. Instruction: Lectures and tutorials. Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 3 hour examination

Prerequisites: 50% in ACC111/ ACC111E and ACC121E/ACC121 or 50% in ACC111E/ACC111/ACG111/ACG111E and ACG121/ACG121E

ATV311E Taxation 3A Purpose: The purpose of this module is to build on the rules regarding Income Tax, as well as Value Added Tax as introduced in Taxation 2A. The module deals with the inclusion of complex taxable amounts and recoupment‟s in the gross income of taxpayers as well as the deductions and allowances available to them. The module also covers the taxation principles regarding Capital Gains Tax. Instruction: LECTURES and Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 3 hour examination (open book allowed) Prerequisites: ATV221E

ATV321E Taxation 3B Purpose: The purpose of this module is to apply the basic concepts of taxation (including capital gains tax) to individuals, companies, partnerships and estates as well as the rules and regulations regarding the administration and payment of taxation Instruction: Lectures and tutorials. Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 3 hour examination (open book allowed) Prerequisites: 40% in ATV311E

AMB111 Business Mathematics 1A Purpose: The purpose of this course is to provide basic mathematical knowledge for students doing the extended 4 year B.Com (Accounting). Instruction: Lectures and tutorials. Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 2 hour examination. Prerequisites: None

AMB121 Business Mathematics 1B Purpose: The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the time value of money, how to read and prepare graphical financial information, the South African Securities exchange and basic financial ratios and analysis techniques. Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials. Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 2 hour examination. Prerequisites: None

AEB111 Business English 1A Purpose: The purpose of this module is to identify areas of strength and those needing attention in regards to students reading, thinking and problem-solving skills, and to build on the areas of strength and address the weaknesses identified. Instruction: Lectures and tutorials. Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 2 hour examination. Prerequisites: None

AEB121 Business English 1B Purpose: The purpose of this module is to provide students with further thinking and time management skills. Instruction: Lectures and tutorials. Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 2 hour examination. Prerequisites: None

AAT211 Fundamental Accounting Principles Purpose: The purpose of this module is to cover the basic concepts of accounting, as well as the preparation of financial statements for attorneys. Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 2 hour examination. Prerequisites: None

AAT322 Accounting Procedures and Trust Accounting Purpose: The purpose of this module is to cover particular accounting procedures and trust accounting relevant to attorneys. Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests and one 2 hour examination. Prerequisites: None

Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting Purpose: The purpose of this qualification is to confer the Certificate in the Theory of Accountancy on successful students, thus enabling them to sit part I of the qualifying examination of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. Content: This programme is the prescribed CTA curriculum as formulated by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and consists of the following subjects: ACC 401E Accounting 4 FIM 401E Financial Management 4 ATV 401E Taxation 4

AUD 401E Governance and Auditing 4 Instruction: Formal Lectures, tutorials and case studies Credits: 128 Assessment: Refer to p.62 - 63 (page numbers may vary) Prerequisites: B Com (Accounting) from an accredited university, or Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (Preliminary) with the following minimum marks – Accounting 3 55% and an average of 55% for Governance and Auditing 3, Taxation 3 and Financial Management 3

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1

IFS112E Essentials of Information Technology Purpose: Provides foundational networking knowledge, practical experience in networking. Teaches networking based on information technology architectures covering the types of practical networks students may encounter, from simple home or small office networks Instruction: Lectures, Practical Session and Computer-based Training Credits: 16 Assessment: Assignments, Tests and Examination Prerequisites: None

IFS121E Fundamentals of Information Systems Purpose: Information Systems fundamentals is a broad introduction to the field of Information Systems and information technology as well as providing instruction designed to improve personal productivity in an organization through the effective and efficient use of information technology tools. Instruction: Lectures, Tutorials, Practical Session, and Blackboard Credits: 16 Assessment: Class tests, practical assignments, and theory examination. Prerequisites: None

IFS122E Programming for Business Applications (New curriculum – available from 2009) Purpose: To introduce students to programming with the goal of developing good programming skills suited to the business environment. The language used will be determined by the Department, but will be either the latest versions of C#.Net or another Object Oriented Event Driven Language such as Java. Instruction: Lectures, Tutorials, Practical Session, and Blackboard Credits: 16 Assessment: Class tests, practical assignments, practical / theory examinations. Prerequisites: CSC113/CSC113E/CLT111/CLT111E or exemption

IFS212E Business and Systems Analysis Purpose: This course examines the front end of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). It emphasizes the factors for effective communication and integration with users and user systems. It encourages interpersonal skill development with clients, users, team members, and others associated with development, operation, and maintenance of the system. Structured and object oriented analysis and design, use of modeling tools, adherence to methodological life cycle and project management standards are the main focus of this course. Instruction: Lectures, Tutorials, Practical Session, and Blackboard Credits: 16 Assessment: Class tests, assignments, and examination. Prerequisites: IFS121/121E

IFS213E Introduction to Networks and Communications Purpose: Teaches networking based on information technology architectures covering the types of networks students may encounter in more complex enterprise models. This module builds on the foundational networking knowledge and skills gained in IFS112E. Instruction: Lectures, Tutorials, Practical Session, and Computer-based Training. Credits: 16 Assessment: Class tests, assignments, and examination. Prerequisites: IFS112E

IFS222E Systems Design and Implementation Purpose: To cover the physical design and implementation of information systems applications, with specific focus on emerging distributed computing environments using traditional and contemporary development methodologies. Instruction: Lectures, Tutorials, Practical Session, and Blackboard Credits: 16 Assessment: Class tests, assignments, and examination. Prerequisites: IFS212E and IFS122E/CSC121E

IFS223E Data Manipulation Purpose: To cover information systems design and implementation within a database management system environment. Students will demonstrate their mastery of the design process acquired in earlier courses by designing and constructing a physical system using database software to implement the logical design. Instruction: Lectures, Tutorials, Practical Session, and Blackboard Credits: 16 Assessment: Class tests, assignments, and examination.

Prerequisites: IFS211E/212E

Information Systems 3

IFS312E IS/IT Project Management Purpose: This course covers the factors necessary for successful management of information systems development or enhancement projects. Both technical and behavioural aspects of project management are applied within the context of an information systems development project. This course is also suitable for those students wanting a general understanding of Project Management. Instruction: Lectures, Tutorials, Practical Session and Blackboard Credits: 16 Assessment: Class tests, assignments, and examination. Prerequisites: IFS211E/212E

IFS313E Emergent Technologies Purpose: To develop an understanding and the skills for systems development within new and emergent technologies, such as web development principles and practices, Web Services, e-Commerce and m-Commerce applications. Instruction: Lectures, Tutorials, Practical Session, and Blackboard Credits: 16 Assessment: Class tests, assignments, and examination. Prerequisites: IFS222E

IFS322E Systems Development Project Purpose: It focuses on engaging in and completing a major system development project. Within the project context, management of IS, systems integration is an explicit requirement for students to address. The project is a team effort and allows a final opportunity to practice personal and interdependence skills to ensure team member empowerment and success. Instruction: Project meetings/feedback sessions and Blackboard Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous Evaluation Prerequisites: IFS222E/223E and IFS312E

IFS323E Enterprise Information Systems Purpose: To familiarise students with enterprise resource planning systems and the challenges associated with enterprise architecture. Instruction: Lectures, Tutorials, Practical Sessions, and Blackboard Credits: 16 Assessment: Class tests, assignments, and examination. Prerequisites: IFS312E

INFORMATION SYSTEMS HONOURS

IFS501E Systems Development Project Purpose: To implement a working system, appreciate the relevance of processes that have been taught at an academic level, gain project management experience, an enhanced team dynamics. : A te Instruction: Team-based supported by supervision. Credits: 24 Assessment: Continuous Evaluation

IFS502E Research Project Purpose: To apply knowledge and skills gained in the research methods module. Content: Research methods Instruction: Workshops and presentations, research supervision Credits: 24 Assessment: Continuous Evaluation

IFS511E Corporate Communications Purpose: Instil the skills to manage people effectively, and to communicate effectively. Content: business-related communication skills; array of organisational communication tools; team and group dynamics Instruction: Lectures Credits: 8 Assessment: Continuous Evaluation.

IFS512E Research Methods Purpose: To provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct research in a specific area and to prepare the student for studies towards a higher degree The module aims to create an understanding of where research fits into the overall knowledge acquisition process perspective. Content: Scientific method; research methodologies. Analysis of information resources (traditional and electronic). phases of research Instruction: Lectures Credits: 8 Assessment: Continuous Evaluation.

IFS513E Requirements Engineering Purpose: To establish the importance of requirements engineering and management, consolidate techniques for requirements elicitation; and model and assess the efficacy of different modelling techniques. Content: Tools and techniques for requirements elicitation and specification, requirements management and validation, and scope, change, risk and issue management. Instruction: Lectures and student-led workshops and presentations

Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests, practical assignments; one 3 hour examination Prerequisites: IFS322E or an equivalent degree with relevant experience

IFS514E Knowledge Management and Business Intelligence Purpose: This module attempts to explore knowledge management as an emerging paradigm. Explores associated technologies used by organisations to create, store and extract information and knowledge Content: Knowledge management, organisational learning and intellectual capital, technologies, data warehousing and data mining Instruction: Lectures Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests, practical assignments; one 3 hour examination Prerequisites: IFS322E or an equivalent degree with relevant experience

IFS515E Advanced Project Management Purpose: Understanding the use of project management in managing a diversity of Information Systems and Information Technology projects Content: Advanced use of a project management software tool. Examination of the complexity associated with managing multiple projects. Examination of the specific requirements for IS/ICT project management and risk assessment. Credits: 8/16 Assessment: Regular class tests, practical assignments; one 1.5 / 3 hour examination Prerequisites: IFS322E or an equivalent degree with relevant experience

IFS526E E-Business Purpose: Understanding of intranet and extranet technology and its use in the corporate environment, generally and for eCommerce Content: Techniques and tools to create professional web pages and web sites with the emphasis on integration with business processes. It includes an understanding of Intranet and Extranet Concepts and eBusiness, and use of development tools such as Hypertext Markup Language, Java, PHP and ASP. Practical issues of IS project management. Instruction: Lectures and student-led workshops and presentations Credits: 16 Assessment: Regular class tests, practical assignments; one 1.5 hour examination. Prerequisites: IFS322E or an equivalent degree with relevant experience

IFS527E Information Systems Management Purpose: Give learners an understanding of the issues relevant to managing Information Systems, Information Technology and people Content: Strategic Information System Management Instruction: Lectures and student-led workshops and presentations Credits: 16

Assessment: Regular class tests, practical assignments; one 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: IFS322E or an equivalent degree with relevant experience

IFS528E Human Computer Interaction Purpose: To inculcate an understanding and practical knowledge of the importance of the interface design of computers and the changing technology requirements such as mobile computing etc. Content: Impact of design, design methods, evaluations and frameworks. Instruction: Lectures and student-led workshops and presentations Credits: 8/16 Assessment: Regular class tests, practical assignments; one 1.5 / 3 hour examination Prerequisites: IFS322E or an equivalent degree with relevant experience

IFS529E Information System Trends and Information Management Purpose: To bring students up to speed in the latest trends in Information Systems Development and Management and the need for Information management. Content: Tools and techniques and the risks associated with them. Societal aspects of introduction of Information Systems. Risks associated with Information management. Instruction: Lectures and student-led workshops and presentations Credits: 8/16 Assessment: Regular class tests, practical assignments; one 1.5 / 3 hour examination Prerequisites: IFS322E or an equivalent degree with relevant experience

MASTERS DEGREES IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Master of Commerce in Information Systems - by Research (61007) Purpose: To generate new theories and insights through a thesis and research in an appropriate area.

Master of Information Systems by Course work and mini-dissertation (61008) (enquire at the Department)

Fundamental Modules

IFS 711E Introduction to IS/ICT For those without a IS/ICT background / experience. The purpose of this module is to enable the learner who does not have the relevant work experience / training to acquire basic knowledge of Information Systems and Management and the concept of governance. A pass (50%) in this course is a prerequisite for continuation.

IFS 712E Information Systems Theory The purpose of the module is to provide students with a solid background knowledge of the theories informing the discipline of Information Systems. A pass (50%) in this course is a prerequisite for continuation of the programme

Core Modules (Compulsory)

IFS 801E Research Methods in IS (PART I & II) Learners will become familiar with the epistemological and ontological problems in the natural and social sciences generally and in Information Systems and Information Technology in particular. They will gain greater knowledge about research designs; selecting, planning and proposing research projects. A pass (50%) in this course is a prerequisite for continuation to IFS 800

IFS 813E Strategic Management in IS/ICT (Compulsory Module) The purpose of this module is to examine the strategic management of the IS/ICT function and the relationship between the IS/ICT and the organisation at strategic level. Strategic planning and analysis will in particular be focused on.

IFS 826E Information Security Management (Compulsory Module) The purpose of this module is to provide students with the necessary knowledge to manage the security and risk aspects of IS/ICT.

Elective Modules

IFS 814E Knowledge Management and Technology The purpose of this module is to provide learners with the necessary skills required to establish the relevance of Knowledge Management in organisations in conjunction with IS/ICT support.

IFS 827E Advanced Project Management for IS/ICT The purpose of the Project Management module is to introduce the learner to Project Management with respect to IS projects. The module builds on the skills and knowledge obtained at undergraduate level.

IFS 825E IS/ICT and Entrepreneurship This is a module designed for examination of the challenges of harnessing IS/ICT for entrepreneurs. PAD 814E Information Technology for Public Sector Managers (Possible Elective Module) This is a module designed for those in public sector management positions to better prepare and assist them utilise current technological trends in the management process.

TOTAL CREDITS (excluding IFS 711 & IFS 712): 80 Credits

Second Year IFS 800 Research Project: 100 Credits This project accounts for 50% of the total requirement for the Masters degree programme. The learner must present an academically sound report on an approved research subject. Steps in the process of undertaking this research project include: Development of Research Proposals Presentation of proposals to the relevant school / stream Presentation of a detailed design plan Undertake in-depth, guided research Development of a journal article or presentations at „peer reviewed‟ conference Scientific reporting or writing up of the dissertation

TOTAL CREDITS: 100 Credits

ECONOMICS – UNDERGRADUATE

ECONOMICS 1

ECO111 Introduction to Economics (Microeconomics) Purpose: To develop an understanding of basic microeconomic theory and analysis, and insight into the functioning of the economy at a micro level. Content: Introduction to Economics; Demand Supply and Market Equilibrium; Elasticity of Demand and Supply; Government Intervention and applications of Price Theory; the Household and Consumer Behaviour; the Firm, Production, and Costs; Market Structures. Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures (3 hours per week, approx 12 weeks), voluntary Supplemental Instruction. Assessment: Continuous assessment through tests, tutorial attendance and participation, and essays. Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: None

ECO121 Introduction to Economics (Macroeconomics) Purpose: To develop an understanding of how the various sectors of the economy interrelate, through the use of elementary macroeconomic tools and theories. Content: Introduction to Macroeconomics; National Income and Aggregate Expenditure; National Income and the Price Level in the Short Run/Long Run; Money and Monetary Institutions; the role of Money in Macroeconomics; Monetary Policy; Inflation; International Trade; International Finance. Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures (3 hours per week, approx 12 weeks), voluntary Supplemental

Instruction. Assessment: Continuous assessment through tests, tutorial attendance and ] participation, and essays. Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: None

ECONOMICS 2

ECO 211 Microeconomics Purpose: To expand on the concepts learned in the first year course and provide a more complex analysis of micro economic fundamentals. Content: The theory of consumer behaviour: preferences, utility and consumer choice; consumer demand, consumer‟s surplus and elasticity; Theory of production; Theory of costs; Pricing and output decisions, and equilibrium conditions under different market structures, perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition and oligopoly. Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures (3 hours per week, approx 12 weeks), discussions in tutorials, voluntary Supplemental Instruction. Assessment: Continuous assessment through tests, tutorial attendance and participation, and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: ECO 111

ECO 212 Mathematical Economics 2A Purpose: To introduce learners to various mathematical tools and techniques that can be used to analyse and understand economics. . Content: Linear functions and their economic applications. Non-linear functions and their applications in economic theory. Equations and inequations. Linear simultaneous equations. Economic applications of linear simultaneous equations. Derivatives and differentiations; Economic applications of derivatives and differentiation. Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures (3 hours per week, approx 12 weeks), discussions in tutorials, voluntary Supplemental Instruction. Assessment: Continuous assessment through tests, tutorial attendance and participation, and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: Economics 1 or ECO 111 & ECO 121

ECO 221 Macroeconomics Purpose: To provide a thorough understanding of the structure and functioning of the macro-economy, its theoretical framework and polices Content: Review of national income accounts and measurement; Classical

Macroeconomics and the Free Market System; The Simple Keynesian model of Income Determination and the Role of Aggregate Demand in the Economy; Fiscal Policy and Economic Stabilization; IS-LM model of Income Determination and the role of Money and Interest Rate in the Economy; Effectiveness of Fiscal and Monetary Policy policies in the IS-LM Model; Open Economy Macroeconomics; Money and Monetary Policy; The Budget and Fiscal Policy; Inflation and Unemployment; the Growth Debate in South Africa. Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures (3 hours per week, approx 12 weeks), discussions in tutorials, voluntary Supplemental Instruction. Assessment: Continuous assessment through tests, tutorial attendance and participation, and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: ECO 121

ECO 222 Mathematical Economics 2B Purpose: To extend the learners understanding of the mathematical tools and techniques that can be used to analyse and understand economics. . Content: Integration; economic application of integration; unconstrained optimization; economic application of unconstrained optimization; maxima and minima.; economic applications of maxima and minima; matrix algebra.; economic applications of matrix algebra Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures (3 hours per week, approx 12 weeks), discussions in tutorials, voluntary Supplemental Instruction. Assessment: Continuous assessment through tests, tutorial attendance and participation, and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: Economics 1 or ECO 111 & ECO 121

ECONOMICS 3

ECO 311 Micro and Macroeconomic Theory (Compulsory) Purpose: To enhance learner‟s understanding of economic theory, real world issues and how these interact with various policy issues. Content: Microeconomics: Introduction to general equilibrium; Welfare economics and microeconomic policy; Market failure; Government and microeconomic policy; Choice under uncertainty and risk; Markets with Asymmetric Information; Risk, uncertainty and demand for risky assets. Macroeconomics: IS-LM model revisited; Aggregate Supply and Demand Model and the role of Aggregate Demand in the economy; Effectiveness of Policy under Alternative Assumptions with regards to Supply, Prices and Wages; Short run Economic Fluctuations: Consumption and Investment; Economic Forecasting and

Stabilization Policy; Growth Models. Credits: 8 Instruction: Lectures (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), discussions in tutorials Assessment: Continuous assessment through tests, tutorial attendance and participation; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: Economics 2 or ECO 211 & ECO 221

ECO 312 Public Finance Purpose: To acquaint learners with the principles of and other aspects of public finance and their applications to real issues Content: Introduction to the Scope of Public Finance: The Rationale for the government sector: Market failure and rationale for government. Efficient Provision of public goods, Partial Equilibrium analysis, General Equilibrium Analysis. Impure Public goods, Externalities. Social choice rules, Voting models. Theories of public expenditure. Project appraisal: Cost benefit analysis. Taxation: Overview of the tax system, Principles of taxation, Equity, Efficiency and Productivity, Partial equilibrium analysis, Income taxation: Taxation and consumption/savings choices. Taxation of goods and services, Taxation of corporation. Tax policy. Public Finance in South Africa. Credits: 8 Instruction: Lectures (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), discussions in tutorials, class participations and presentations Assessment: Continuous assessment through tests, essay, tutorial attendance and participation; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: Economics 2 or ECO 211 & ECO 221

ECO 313 Econometrics Purpose: To equip learners with the ability to apply statistical techniques to economic data in order to analyse the relationships suggested by economic theory Contents: Statistical review; simple linear regression; estimation and hypothesis testing; multiple regression, estimation and goodness of fit and hypothesis testing; functional forms of regression models – non-linearity in variables; dummy variables; regression in practice: multicollinearity, hetroscedasticity, autocorrelation, a spurious regression. Credits: 8 Instruction: Lectures (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), discussions in tutorials, class participations Assessment: Continuous assessment through tests, practical assignments, tutorial attendance and participation; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: Economics 2 or ECO 211, ECO 221 and either ECO 212 and ECO 222 or TNF 111 and STD 121 or STA 111 & STA 122.

ECO314 Economic History Purpose: To expose students to the evolutions of the modern economic systems, such as the industrialization system, from pre industrialization times to the present. Content: Historiography; industrialisation in historical perspective; the industrial revolution; why Europe?; change in social structures; technological change; labour and capital in historical perspective; concept of growth revisited; development and underdevelopment; imperialism; late industrialization. Credits: 8 Instruction: Lectures (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), discussions in tutorials, class participations Assessment: Continuous assessment through tests, essay, tutorial attendance and participation; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: Economics 1 or ECO 111 & ECO 121

ECO321 International Trade Theory and Policy Purpose: To provide an introduction to the theoretical, applied and policy aspects of international economics. Content: Trade Theory: Classical Trade Theory: Mercantilism; Absolute Advantage and Comparative Advantage in Trade; Extensions and Tests of the Classical Model; Neoclassical Trade Theory: Increasing Costs and Gains from Trade; Offer Curves and the Terms of Trade: Trade Based on Factor Endowments (H-O theorem); Empirical Tests of H-O model; Post H-O theories for Trade in Manufactures: Technological Differences and Trade; The role of Demand; Economies of Scale, Product Differentiation, Monopolistic Competition and Trade. Trade Policy: Trade Restrictions: The Instruments and effects of Trade Restrictions (nominal and effective rates of protection); Non-tariff Barriers in Trade; Arguments for Trade Restrictions; Economic Integration: Types of Economic Integration; Economic Integration in Africa; The Static Trade Creation and Trade Diversion Effects of Integration; Economic Integration in Practice (Southern African Customs Union); Alternative Trade Strategies: Import Substitution vs. Export Promotion. Credits: 8 Instruction: Lectures (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), discussions in tutorials, class participations Assessment: Continuous assessment through tests, tutorial attendance and participation; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: Economics 2 or ECO 211 & ECO 221.

ECO 323 Labour Economics Purpose: To acquaint learners with labour market issues, and the institutions and policies affecting labour market outcomes. Content: Overview of the South African labour market; the Supply of labour; the demand for labour; wage and productivity; labour market discrimination; labour market institutions; employment and unemployment; employment

policies Credits: 8 Instruction: Lectures (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), discussions in tutorials, class participations Assessment: Continuous assessment through tests, essay, tutorial attendance and participation; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: Economics 2 or ECO 211 & ECO 221

ECO 324 Environmental Economics Purpose: To acquaint learners with the core ideas of environmental economic theory and to enable them to apply economic principles to environmental issues. Content: scope and development of environmental economics; a model of the economy and the environment; the economics of pollution; measuring economic impacts on the environment; resource economics; sustainable development and applications. Credits: 8 Instruction: Lectures (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), discussions in tutorials, class participations Assessment: Continuous assessment through tests, essay, tutorial attendance and participation; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: ECO 111

ECO 325 Comparative Economic Systems Purpose: To expose learners to frameworks that underpin different economic systems. This module enables learners to understand the basic foundations on which different economies operate. Content: Traditional Economies: Success and Failures; Various aspects of Centrally Planned Economies, such as Nationalization of Land and Capital; Non – Price Allocation of Goods and Services; Rapid Industrialization; Full Employment and Social Equity; Weaknesses; Market Economic Systems; Recent Expansion of Markets - Collapse of Communist Planned Economies; Privatization, and Globalization; Mixes Economic Systems; Role and functions of Governments. Credits: 8 Instruction: Lectures (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), discussions in tutorials, class participations Assessment: Continuous assessment through tests, essay, tutorial attendance and participation; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: ECO 211 and ECO 221

ECO 326 Money, Banking and International Finance Purpose: To enhance learners knowledge in the field of money and money maters, as well as various aspects of banking and financial institutions Content: money and interest rates; the demand for money; interest rate behaviour;

transmission mechanism; rational expectation theory (traditional, new classical and new Keynesian models); financial institutions and markets; central banking and depository institutions; Foreign exchange markets and the balance of payments accounts (monetary, portfolio balance; price adjustments approaches to the external balance); National income and current account; and macroeconomic policy in the open economy. Credits: 8 Instruction: Lectures (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), discussions in tutorials, class participations Assessment: Continuous assessment through tests, essay, tutorial attendance and participation; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: Economics 2 or ECO 211 & ECO 221

DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS

This option will be offered only if at least 15 students register for it in each year. (To be taken after Economics 1)

EDE 211 introduction to Development Economics Purpose: Growth and development. Development and under-development. Factors in the development process. Obstacles to development. Financing economic development. International aspects of development. Prerequisites: ECO111 &ECO 121. 3 Lectures per week; 16 credits. Examination: One paper of three hours duration.

EDE 221 Regional and Urban Economics 1 Purpose: Regional aspects of development. Spatial distribution and social problems. Development of a city or region. Trade, migration and spatial flows. Development theory and social welfare analysis. Coalition analysis and conflict resolutions. Prerequisites: ECO111 & ECO 121. 3 Lectures per week; 16 credits. Examination: One paper of three hours duration.

EDE 311 Regional and urban Economics Purpose: Spatial price theory. Location. Regional growth. Growth-Pole analysis. Policy issues. Prerequisites: EDE 211 & EDE 221. 3 Lectures per week; 16 credits. Examination: One paper of three hours duration.

EDE321 Economic Planning and Programming Purpose: Principle of planning programming. Typology of and planning of underdeveloped areas. Application to Southern Africa. Prerequisites: EDE 211. 3 Lectures per week; 8 credits. Examination: One paper of two hours duration.

EDE322 Regional and Urban Policy Analysis Purpose: Demographic models. Economics activity and employment analysis. Land use and travel demand. Programming models. Prerequisites: ECO111 &ECO 121. 3 Lectures per week; 16 credits. Examination: One paper of three hours duration.

ECONOMICS HONOURS – General Stream

COMPULSORY MODULES

ECO 501 Mini Dissertation Purpose: To enable learners to demonstrate the ability to produce a well-researched and applied piece of work on a topic in economics. Content: Literature Survey; Research paper for conference/seminar presentation, showing research methodology and empirical analysis and findings; final research document Credits: 32 Instruction: Regular supervision Assessment: regular submission of the work/findings; incorporation of comments/feedback; conference/seminar presentation; internal and external examiners assessment.

ECO 511 Microeconomics Honours Purpose: Enable learners to apply modern microeconomic thinking to their daily decisions Content: The theory of the consumer: Preference ordering, feasible set. Utility maximisation, Duality theory; the expenditure function, indirect utility, Roy‟s identity. The Firm and technology: The production function, measurement of inputs and outputs, Input requirement set. Cobb Douglas and Leontief technologies, The technical rate of substitution, The elasticity of substitution, returns to scale, the CES production function. Profit maximisation, The profit function. Cost minimisation, Cost function. Duality. The theory of competitive markets: The competitive firm, General Equilibrium analysis. Efficiency and welfare. Imperfect markets, Welfare and output, Introduction to game theory: Nash equilibrium, Oligopoly Models. Market failure, Uncertainty, Asymmetric Information, and Incomplete markets Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures and seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECO 512 Macroeconomics Honours Purpose: To allow learners to observe how macroeconomics has evolved over time and to think critically about macroeconomic issues and policies. Content: Review of Classical and Keynesian models. Debates over the evolution of macroeconomic policies. Recent developments in macroeconomic analyses. Macroeconomic model of a small open economy. Fiscal deficits, public solvency and the macro economy: Government budget constraint, seigneorage and inflationary finance. The short-run and long-run dynamics of inflation. Rational and adaptive expectations models. Consumption and investment theories. Recent developments in the theory of economic growth. Macroeconomic policy in South Africa. Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures and seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECO 513 Econometric Techniques Purpose: To equip learners to apply and test economic theory using empirical data at a more advanced level and to handle applied economic literature. Content: Dummy dependent variables (qualitative response regression models); panel data regression models; dynamic econometric models; simultaneous equation models; time series econometrics (stationairty; unit root tests, co- integration, forecasting with ARIMA and VAR models). Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures and tutorials (2½ hours per week, about 12 weeks) tutorial participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through tutorial assignment and test; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisite: ECO 313 – Introduction to Econometrics

OPTIONAL MODULES

ECO 516 Monetary Economics Purpose: To allow learners to observe how monetary economics has evolved over time and to think critically about macroeconomic issues and policies. Content: Money and credit creation. Monetary theory (classical, Keynesian). The demand for money. Extensions of the classical and Keynesian theories of money demand. The money supply process. Theory and application of the definition of money. Money and inflation. The reserve bank and monetary policy. Monetary policy targets and instruments (direct and indirect). Financial institutions and financial intermediation. Money in the open economy. Money and Economic Growth. South African monetary policy. Credits: 16

Instruction: Lectures and seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECO 523 Mathematical Economics Purpose: To provide an in depth coverage of mathematical tools necessary for learners doing a research in economics. Content: Calculus of multivariate functions: Exponential logarithmic and power functions in Economics; Row Operations, Augmented Matrix and Guassian Method of Solving Linear Equations; Matrix Inversion; Matrices and their Use in Economics; The Jacobian and Hessian Determinants; Derivation of Marshallian Demand function; Input-Output Analysis; Linear Programming; The Simple Algorithm; The Dual; Integral Calculus: Economic Applications of Integration. Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures and tutorials (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks) tutorial participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through tutorial assignment and test; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECO 522 Contemporary International Trade Theory & Policy Purpose: To enable the learner to explain and interpret the underlying principles, theory, and trends in the dynamic environment of International Trade Policy, as applied in the contemporary global context, and its relevance for South Africa and the Sub-Saharan region. Content: Trade Theory: Review of Alternative Trade Theories: The Specific Factors Models, Neo Factor Proportions Theory and Intra Industry Trade Models; The Effects of Growth on Trade in Large and Small Economies; Growth and the Terms of Trade in Developing Countries; Effects of the International Factor Movements: Foreign Direct Investment and Labour. Trade Policy: Review of Instruments of Instruments of Trade Protection; Static and Dynamic Arguments for Protection; The Theory of Domestic Distortions; Protection and Optimal Intervention; Tariffs and Retaliation; The Political Economy of Trade Policy: The GATT and the Developing Countries; The Role of the World Trade Organization; Trade Reforms and Adjustment; Trade Liberalization in Sub Saharan Africa. Credits: 16 Instruction: Lecturers and seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and participation, essays and assignments. Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECO 524 Labour Economics Purpose: Exposes learners to contemporary issues in labour economics, and shows how understanding labour is an essential component of informed economic decision- making at all levels. Content: Overview of Labour Supply and Labour Demand; Modelling of Labour Supply and Empirical Evidence; Modelling Labour Demand and Empirical Evidence; Operations of Labour Markets: Human Capital Theory: Rates of Return to Education and Training; Economics of Pay and Institutional Factors in the Labour Market; Economic Performance and Labour Market Outcomes: Unemployment,, Productivity; SADC and South African Labour Markets. Credits: 16 Instruction: Seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECO 529 Public Finance Purpose: To enlighten learners with contemporary public finance issues in theory and practice, as applied to South Africa Content: Role of Government: Pareto optimal provision of Public goods, Impure Public goods/ Club Goods, Externalities. public expenditure and growth; Collective choice: Voting models. Bureaucrats and efficiency. General Equilibrium Analysis. Rent seeking behaviour. Project appraisal: Taxation: Overview of the South African tax system, Principles of taxation, General equilibrium analysis. Income taxation: the work-leisure choice. Taxation and consumption/savings Commodity Taxation, Corporate Tax. Tax policy.. public debt and budget deficits; fiscal federalism; distribution and development; Public Finance in South Africa Credits: 16 Instruction: Seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECO 526 Industrial Organization Purpose: To allow learners to gain in insight into the industrial organizations, and the alternative theories dealing with various aspects of a complex firm. Content: Origins of industrial organization; market entrance and barriers; theory of contestable markets; paradigm of market structure; organization and efficiency;; behavioural theory of the firm; agency theory; economics of transaction costs; evolution theory. Credits: 16 Instruction: Lecturers and seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECO 520 Development Economics Purpose: To expose learners to the economic challenge development and the contribution that economics can make to an understanding and resolving the growth and development difficulties facing South Africa. Content: The meaning and measurement of development; poverty and income distribution; alternative perspectives on growth and development; factors in the development process: land, Labour and Agriculture; capital, technical progress and development; population and development; The Role of the state in development; Development and the Environment; Obstacles to development. Dualism and inequalities. Financing development: From domestic resources. From Foreign sources. Structural adjustment. Aid and development. Debt and development. Other issues in the development process: The Economics of corruption; The Economics of Aid; Privatisation and Development; Globalisation and Development; Aids/HIV and Development; NEPAD. South African development process. Credits: 16 Instruction: Seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECO 514 Environmental and Resource Economics Purpose: To enable learners to have a deeper understanding and application of the principles of both micro and macroeconomics to the study of how environmental resources are developed and managed. Content: Scope and nature of environmental economics. Economic development and the environment: Environmental degradation, Sustainable economic development. Growth, equity and ecological preservation. The economics of natural resource extraction and management: Non renewable resources, Renewable Resources. Environmental externalities, pure and rival environmental public goods. Pareto optimal provision of public goods. Environmental valuation. Environmental policy instruments: Market based instruments, Mixed instruments (tradable permits), regulations. Choice of policy instruments. Credits: 16 Instruction: Lecturers and seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECO 525 Economic Development of the SA Economy in the 21st Century Purpose: enhance the learners understanding of the economics issues and problems of South Africa in historical context Content: Brief review of development theory, role of mining in development, agriculture and dual economy; inward industrialisation and the beginning of

export led growth; parastatals and development; apartheid and the role of the state; competition policy; strategy and structure in institutional development Credits: 16 Instruction: Seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

EC0 528 International Finance Purpose: To expose learners to various facets of international finance. The course will deepen the knowledge of learners desiring to pursue careers in banking, investment and corporate finance. Content: Balance of Payments Accounting; Theories of Exchange Rate Determination; Balance of Payments Adjustments; Devaluation in Developing Countries; Foreign Exchange Markets and International Parity Conditions; Risk Premia in International Financial Markets; Speculation and Bubbles; Foreign Exchange Market Efficiency. Open Economy Macroeconomics; The Mundell- Fleming Model and its Extensions. Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures and Seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), Self Study/ Learning Assessment: Continuous assessment through informal student led class discussion and presentations; summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECONOMICS HONOURS – Financial Market Stream

First semester/year

ECO 516E Monetary Economics Purpose: To allow learners to observe how monetary economics has evolved over time and to think critically about macroeconomic issues and policies. Content: Money and credit creation. Monetary theory (classical, Keynesian). The demand for money. Extensions of the classical and Keynesian theories of money demand. The money supply process. Theory and application of the definition of money. Money and inflation. The reserve bank and monetary policy. Monetary policy targets and instruments (direct and indirect). Financial institutions and financial intermediation. Money in the open economy. Money and Economic Growth. South African monetary policy. Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures and seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECF511E Macroeconomics, Policy and the Financial Markets Purpose: To provide learners with a firm understanding of the fundamental issues of macroeconomic theory that relate to the financial markets. Content: Review of aggregate demand and the national income accounts; Review of economic indicators: GDP, price indices, productivity, employment; Theories of economic growth, the theory and nature of business cycles; Saving, investment and financial markets; The central bank and monetary policy; Fiscal policy and government finances; Expectations, inflation and interest rates; The open economy: The theory and practice of foreign exchange markets and foreign trade; International capital flows and financial markets. Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures and seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECO 513E Econometric Techniques Purpose: To equip learners to apply and test economic theory using empirical data at a more advanced level and to handle applied economic literature. Content: Dummy dependent variables (qualitative response regression models); panel data regression models; dynamic econometric models; simultaneous equation models; time series econometrics (stationarity; unit root tests, co- integration, forecasting with ARIMA and VAR models). Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures and tutorials (2½ hours per week, about 12 weeks) tutorial participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through tutorial assignment and test; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisite: ECO 313 (Introduction to Econometrics)

ECF 514E Financial Economics Purpose: To provide learners with the theory, markets and instruments related to the use of capital in financing loans and investments, and to enable them to form a clear opinion with regards to the operation of the South African system. Content: Introductory overview of financial markets (meaning, goals participants, and instruments), Forms of business organizations, An introduction to Financial Instruments, Basic Tools for Portfolio Analysis –concept of risk aversion, investors preferences (utility function), mean, variance, and covariance, Risk and return, efficient frontiers of risky assets etc., The Capital Assets Pricing Model (CAPM)-difference between Mean Variance Analysis and CAPM, required return of common stock using CAPM, meaning of a stocks beta, Factor Models and Arbitrage Pricing Model-concept of arbitrage, hedging portfolio etc., Markets, Traders, and the Trading Process- elementary knowledge of how security trading is conducted, understand the basic

motivations underlying trading in financial markets, Fixed income Securities- main sources of debt financing, bond features, yield to maturity and relation to coupon yield etc., Bond Pricing and the Term Structure of Interest rates- Spot and Forward rates, theories of the Term Structure of Interest rate, pricing of default-free bonds, Introduction to Options and Futures, Capital Structure: the Modigliani-Miller Theorem, Agency Problem Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures/ seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 6 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECF512E Financial Market Microstructure and Regulation Purpose: The module has two purposes. The first is to provide students with a firm understanding of the determination of asset prices by flows through the various types of financial markets, unlike the stock-based models that are studied elsewhere. The second objective, which is related to the first, is to provide students with an insight into the need for, and complexities of, financial market regulation. Content: Financial market functions, participants and trading mechanisms; Industrial organisation of financial markets; Trading and asset prices in call markets; Bid- ask spreads: inventory and information based models; Principles and objectives of regulation; Targets of and hazards in regulation; regulation and supervision of financial intermediaries and markets; main regulators (South African Reserve Bank and Financial Services Board). Credits: 8 Instruction: Lectures/ seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 6 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

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ECF 527E Debt Markets Purpose: To equip learners with a sound understanding of the Reserve Bank‟s role as well as how all other bank markets are influenced by the money market, and how the bond market functions, as an extension of the money market. Content: The money market: historical background; what the money market is; Borrowers in the money market; the instruments of the money market and its holders; money market derivatives; inter bank market; the central bank and the money market; other aspects of the money market; Bond: historical development of the bond market; supply and demand for bonds; bond exchange of South Africa; Bond derivatives Credits: 8

Instruction: Lectures (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), contact with the debt market participants by speakerphone/ DVD video material; learners participation through compulsory readings of module material and others sources of information. Assessment: Continuous assessment through class participation and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECF 528E Equity Markets Purpose: To help learners gain knowledge about (i) how companies that require funds for expansion are able to raise such funds in the primary capital market, (ii) the operation of the secondary market and its role in supporting the primary market and (iii) the fair pricing of equities. Content: History of the equity market, primary and secondary markets; role of the regulator and the JSE as manager of the market; participants in the equity market; market instruments; mechanics of the market; pricing of shares, theories of the equity market, international aspects of the market. Credits: 8 Instruction: Lectures (2½ hours per week, approx 6 weeks), contact with the financial market participants by speakerphone/ DVD video material; learners participation through compulsory readings of module material and others sources of information. Assessment: Continuous assessment through class participation and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECF 529E Foreign Exchange Markets Purpose: The purpose of the module is to introduce learners to the role of the foreign exchange market as a conduit into foreign financial markets (both debt and equity) as well as foreign goods (import and export) markets. Learners will be provided with an understanding of the function of the market in facilitating the conversion of currencies for these purposes, as well as an overview of theories of exchange rate determination and the role of the Central Bank in the foreign exchange market. Content: Essentials of the foreign exchange market, exchange rate theory and determinants, as well as exchange rate policy in South Africa; the participants, including: importers, exporters, speculators, foreign sector; the importance of hedging tools, such as forex and currency swaps, forwards and futures. Credits: 8 Instruction: Lectures (2½ hours per week, approx 6 weeks), contact with the financial market participants by speakerphone/ DVD video material; learners participation through compulsory readings of module material and others sources of information. Assessment: Continuous assessment through class participation and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

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ECF 525E Derivative Markets Purpose: To allow learners to acquire sufficient understanding of pricing and markets associated with derivatives. Content: The financial system and the derivative markets; categorisation of derivative markets; forwards; futures; swaps; options and other derivative instruments; derivatives and regulation Credits: 8 Instruction: Lectures (2½ hours per week, approx 6 weeks), contact with the financial market participants by speakerphone/ DVD video material; learners participation through compulsory readings of module material and others sources of information. Assessment: Continuous assessment through class participation and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECO 501E Mini-dissertation Purpose: To enable learners to demonstrate the ability to produce well-researched and applied pieces of work on topics related to the financial sector Content: Theoretical Survey; Application; Research papers for conference/seminar presentation, showing research methodology and empirical analysis and findings; final research documents Credits: 32 Instruction: Regular supervision Assessment: regular submission of the work/findings; incorporation of comments/feedback; conference/seminar presentation; internal and external examiners assessment

ECONOMICS HONOURS – Transport Economics

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Content: The theory of the consumer: Preference ordering, feasible set. Utility maximisation, Duality theory; the expenditure function, indirect utility, Roy‟s identity. The Firm and technology: The production function, measurement of inputs and outputs, Input requirement set. Cobb Douglas and Leontief technologies, The technical rate of substitution, The elasticity of substitution, returns to scale, the CES production function. Profit maximisation, The profit function. Cost minimisation, Cost function. Duality. The theory of competitive markets: The competitive firm, General Equilibrium analysis. Efficiency and welfare. Imperfect markets, Welfare and output, Introduction to game theory: Nash equilibrium, Oligopoly Models. Market failure, Uncertainty, Asymmetric Information, and Incomplete markets Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures and seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECO 513 Econometric Techniques Purpose: To equip learners to apply and test economic theory using empirical data at a more advanced level and to handle applied economic literature. Content: Dummy dependent variables (qualitative response regression models); panel data regression models; dynamic econometric models; simultaneous equation models; time series econometrics (stationarity; unit root tests, co- integration, forecasting with ARIMA and VAR models). Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures and tutorials (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks) tutorial participation

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ECO 516 Monetary Economics Content: Money and credit creation. Monetary theory (classical, Keynesian). The demand for money. Extensions of the classical and Keynesian theories of money demand. The money supply process. Money and inflation. The reserve bank and monetary policy. Rules versus discretion. Credibility, reputation and dynamic inconsistency of monetary policy. Monetary policy targets and instruments (direct and indirect). Financial institutions and financial intermediation. Money in the open economy. Money and Economic Growth. Monetary control in South Africa. Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures and seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECO 522 Contemporary International Trade Theory and Policy Purpose: To enable the learner to explain and interpret the underlying principles, theory, and trends in the dynamic environment of International Trade Policy, as applied in the contemporary global context, and its relevance for South Africa and the Sub-Saharan region. Content: Trade Theory: Review of Alternative Trade Theories: The Specific Factors Models, Neo Factor Proportions Theory and Intra Industry Trade Models; The Effects of Growth on Trade in Large and Small Economies; Growth and the Terms of Trade in Developing Countries; Effects of the International Factor Movements: Foreign Direct Investment and Labour. Trade Policy: Review of Instruments of Instruments of Trade Protection; Static and Dynamic Arguments for Protection; The Theory of Domestic Distortions; Protection and Optimal Intervention; Tariffs and Retaliation; The Political Economy of Trade Policy: The GATT and the Developing Countries; The Role of the World Trade Organization; Trade Reforms and Adjustment; Trade Liberalization in Sub Saharan Africa. Credits: 16 Instruction: Lecturers and seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and participation, essays and assignments. Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

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ECO 529 Public Finance Purpose: To enlighten learners with contemporary public finance issues in theory and practice, as applied to South Africa Content: Role of Government: Pareto optimal provision of Public goods, Impure Public goods/ Club Goods, Externalities. public expenditure and growth; Collective choice: Voting models. Bureaucrats and efficiency. General Equilibrium Analysis. Rent seeking behaviour. Project appraisal: Taxation: Overview of the South African tax system, Principles of taxation, General equilibrium analysis. Income taxation: the work-leisure choice. Taxation and consumption/savings Commodity Taxation, Corporate Tax. Tax policy, public debt and budget deficits; fiscal federalism; distribution and development; Public Finance in South Africa Credits: 16 Instruction: Seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECO 526 Industrial Economics Purpose: To allow learners to gain in insight into the industrial organizations, and the alternative theories dealing with various aspects of a complex firm. Content: Origins of industrial organization; market entrance and barriers; theory of contestable markets; paradigm of market structure; organization and efficiency;; behavioural theory of the firm; agency theory; economics of transaction costs; evolution theory. Credits: 16 Instruction: Lecturers and seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

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Development; NEPAD. South African development process. Credits: 16 Instruction: Seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECO 527 Transport Economics Purpose: The purpose of this course is to provide learners a basis for understanding the economics of the transport system and, in particular, how transportation relates to urban, regional, and national development. Content: What is Transport Economics? Demand and Supply for Transport Services. Transport Markets. Direct Costs of Transport. External costs of Transport. Pricing of Transport Services. Investment criteria- Public and Private sector Analysis. Transport Planning and Forecasting. Transport and Development. The Regulation of Transport. Transport and Development in South Africa. Credits: 16 Instruction: Seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation.

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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ECONOMICS

COMPULSORY MODULES

ECO 502 Project Paper (Long Essay) Purpose: To enable learners to apply what they have learned in economics to a topic of their own choice. Content: Extended essay on an approved topic, selected in consultation with the Programme Coordinator: Credits: 32 Instruction: Regular supervision Assessment: Submission of the final essay; at least 15 typed pages; 12-point standard typeface; 1.5 spacing

ECO 511 Microeconomics Honours Purpose: enable learners to apply modern microeconomic thinking to their daily decisions Content: Production, information costs and economic organisation; the allocation of resources in the presence of indivisibilities; the usefulness of core theory in economics; the analytics of uncertainty and information; the causes and consequences of the dependence of quality and price. Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures and seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECO 512 Macroeconomics Honours Purpose: To allow learners to observe how macroeconomics has evolved over time and to think critically about macroeconomic issues and policies. Content: Review of Classical and Keynesian models. Debates over the evolution of macroeconomic policies. Recent developments in macroeconomic analyses. Macroeconomic model of a small open economy. Fiscal deficits, public solvency and the macro economy: Government budget constraint, seigniorage and inflationary finance. The short-run and long-run dynamics of inflation. Rational and adaptive expectations models. Consumption and investment theories. Recent developments in the theory of economic growth. Macroeconomic policy in South Africa. Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures and seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.OPTIONAL MODULES

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ECO 212 Mathematical Economics 2A Purpose: To introduce learners to various mathematical tools and techniques that can be used to analyse and understand economics. . Content: Linear functions and their economic applications. Non-linear functions and their applications in economic theory. Equations and inequalities. Linear simultaneous equations. Economic applications of linear simultaneous equations. Derivatives and differentiations; Economic applications of derivatives and differentiation. Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures (3 hours per week, approx 12 weeks), discussions in tutorials, voluntary Supplemental Instruction. Assessment: Continuous assessment through tests, tutorial attendance and participation, and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: Economics 1 or ECO 111 & ECO 121

ECO 222 Mathematical Economics 2B Purpose: To extend the learners understanding of the mathematical tools and techniques that can be used to analyse and understand economics. . Content: integration; economic application of integration; unconstrained optimization; economic application of unconstrained optimization; maxima and minima.; economic applications of maxima and minima; matrix algebra.; economic applications of matrix algebra Credits: 16 Instruction: Lectures (3 hours per week, approx 12 weeks), discussions in tutorials, voluntary Supplemental Instruction. Assessment: Continuous assessment through tests, tutorial attendance and participation, and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: Economics 1 or ECO 111 & ECO 121

ECO 313 Introduction to Econometrics Purpose: To equip learners with the ability to apply statistical techniques to economic data in order to analyse the relationships suggested by economic theory Contents: Statistical review; simple linear regression; estimation and hypothesis testing; multiple regression, estimation, goodness of fit and hypothesis testing; functional forms of regression models – non-linearity in variables; dummy variables; problems of econometrics – multicollinearity, micronumerosity, heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation. Credits: 8 Instruction: Lectures (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), discussions in tutorials, class participations Assessment: Continuous assessment through tests, practical assignments, tutorial attendance and participation; Summative assessment through a 3 hour

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examination. Prerequisites: Economics 2 or ECO 211 and ECO 221; either ECO 212 and ECO 222 or Business Maths and Statistics

ECO 524 Labour Economics Purpose: Exposes learners to contemporary issues in labour economics, and shows

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how understanding labour is an essential component of informed economic decision- making at all levels. Content: Overview of Labour Supply and Labour Demand; Modelling of Labour Supply and Empirical Evidence; Modelling Labour Demand and Empirical Evidence; Operations of Labour Markets: Human Capital Theory: Rates of Return to Education and Training; Economics of Pay and Institutional Factors in the Labour Market; Economic Performance and Labour Market Outcomes: Unemployment,, Productivity; SADC and South African Labour Markets. Credits: 16 Instruction: Seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

ECO 529 Public Finance Purpose: To enlighten learners with contemporary public finance issues in theory and practice, as applied to South Africa Content: Public choice theory; public expenditure and growth; cost-benefit analysis; public debt and budget deficits; planning and management; fiscal federalism; distribution and development; Credits: 16 Instruction: Seminars (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), seminar participation Assessment: Continuous assessment through seminar presentation and essay; summative assessment through a 3 hour examination.

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ECO 528 International Finance Purpose: To familiar the learners with financial instruments for transferring wealth across countries and to indicate the possibilities that exist internationally for satisfying financial investors‟ preferences. Content: Foreign exchange markets and the balance of payments accounts (monetary, portfolio balance; price adjustments approaches to the external balance); National income and current account; and macroeconomic policy in the open economy. Credits: 8 Instruction: Lectures (2½ hours per week, approx 12 weeks), discussions in tutorials, class participations Assessment: Continuous assessment through tests, essay, tutorial attendance and participation; Summative assessment through a 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: Economics 2 or ECO 211 & ECO 222

MASTER’S DEGREE IN ECONOMICS

MCE 701/ MCE 701E Master of Commerce in Economics by research Purpose: To enable students wishing to pursue a clearly defined research on a topic chosen from any field of specialization (i.e., the General Stream, Financial Market Stream or Transport Economics) and where such students have the ability to work independently. It is also intended to equip the students with the necessary theoretical and technical skills to be effects research analysts in both the private and public sectors or the academic circle. Content: Research Proposal, Submission of work to Supervisor(s) for feedbacks; Seminar Presentation; Submission of the Thesis satisfying the requirements for the Masters Degree. Credit: 240 Instruction: Library and/or Field Research; Regular Supervision Assessment: Evaluation of pieces of Work; Progress Report; Seminar Presentation; Assessment of the Thesis by Internal and External Examiners

INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY

IPS 111 Introduction to psychology in industry Purpose: The aim of this module is to help the student to become more Knowledgeable, gain more insight and develop his/her skills and potential in applying psychological principles/knowledge in the work context Content: Perspectives on general and work behaviour; Research methodology; Biological basis of behaviour with special reference to the muscle system, central nervous system and job design; Learning; Motivation; Psychopathology; Cognition; Perception Instruction: 6 lectures per week Credits: 16 credits

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IPS 121 Introduction to industrial psychology Purpose: The module is meant to introduce students to the field of industrial psychology and its related fields and how these are applied in the work context Content: The practice of industrial psychology, techniques and tools in the field principles and techniques of recruitment and selection, employee performance, motivation, organisation of the organisation, workplace characteristics, employee health and safety. Instruction: 180 minutes per week lectures, tutorials and group assignments Credits: 16 credits Assessment: Continous assessment through tutorial assignments, group tasks, and class tests. Examination 3 hour paper moderated internally. Prerequisites: IPS 111

IPS 211 Personnel psychology Purpose: To provide learners with an overview and theory of personnel psychology as an applied discipline that focuses on individual differences in behaviour, with a view to understanding the changes in work places and how they affect individual employees as well as employers. Content: The course will focus on the application and practice of the organisation as a system, personnel management system, staffing the organisation, employee development, remuneration and maintenance of personnel Instruction: 135 minutes per week lectures, lecture method, groups tasks, and tutorial sessions Credits: 8 credits Assessment: Continuous assessment through the use of group tasks and class tests Examination: 3hour paper internally moderated. Prerequisites: IPS 111 & IPS 121

IPS 212 Industrial relations Purpose: To align learners with the processes as well as behavior of the labour force and that of employers in the workplace. The involvement of the state in the employment relationship in trying to instill harmony between workers and employers. Content: The course focuses on the environment of Industrial relations, different approaches to the study, the tripartite relationship between the state, employees as well as employers and their respective roles, collective bargaining structures, industrial action, the legal framework as well as future developments of Labour Relations. Instruction: 3 lectures per week

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IPS 221 Social behaviour and social processes in organizations Purpose: The aim of this module explains how individuals and groups influence one another and their direct and indirect contributions in organizations; nature and functions of attitudes, aggression, conflict, groups; how to handle aggression, resolve conflicts, use of various techniques in group decision- making. Content: Understanding Social Behaviour; Attitudes; Aggression; Conflict; Group behaviour; Social processes in organizations. Instruction: 3 lectures per week Credits: 8 credits Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, worksheets and examination. Examination of 3 hours duration. Prerequisites: IPS 111& IPS 121

IPS 222 Career psychology (An Organisational Perspective) Purpose: The objective of this module is to assist students in planning and managing their own career (job search skills); making them aware of: - the role that organisations can play in managing careers effectively; - application of career model to individuals and organizations; - theoretical explanation of career choice; - awareness of organizational restructuring and its implications for careers. - value of choosing the right career Content: Career concepts and a career management model; Career choice; Stages of career development; Phases of organizational entry; Changes in organizations and its implications for career; organizational careers; Goals of organizational career planning; Career management system; Methods of organization career planning and development; job search skills. Instruction: 3 lectures per week Credits: 8 credits Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, worksheets. Examination of 3 hours duration. Prerequisites: IPS 111

IPS 311 Research methodology and psychometrics Purpose: Research Methodology: It aims at equipping students with basic skills and knowledge of the techniques required in order to carry out research. It is designed to introduce students to the different methods of

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investigation available, to develop their general analytical skills and ability to decide which type of scientific investigation ought to be used in any given situation. Psychometrics: Its goal is to expose students to the various types of tests, its applications and biases and the role it plays in the broader discipline of Industrial Psychology. Content: Research Methodology: Aims of research; Research process and assessment efficiency; Quantitative and qualitative approaches; Data collecting methods and measuring instruments; Ethical standards in psychological research. Psychometrics: What is a psychological test; Types and uses of tests; Misconceptions, characteristics and how to use tests properly; Moral, ethical, social issues, rights of users and test biases. Instruction: 3 lectures per week Credits: 8 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, worksheets. Examination of 3 hour duration. Prerequisites: IPS 211, 212, 221, 222: either STA 111 & STA 122 or STA 114, STA 124 (or concurrently).

IPS 312 Psychology of personality in the work context Purpose: The objective of this module is to: - introduce students to the major theoretical and practical issues involved in the study of personality. - provide information about the application of psychology to important human concerns and at providing understanding of the methods used by personality psychologists in applying their knowledge to personality assessment and personality change. Content: Definition of Personality; Structural-interactional theory of John Holland; Learning theory approach to personality; Rational-emotive approach of Ellis; Humanistic psychology of Abraham Maslow; Freud and psychodynamics; Transactional analysis. Instruction: 3 lectures per week Credits: 8 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, worksheets and examination. Examination of 3 hours duration. Prerequisites: IPS 211, 212, 221, 222: either STA 111 & STA 122 or STA 114, STA 124 (or concurrently).

IPS 321 Consumer behaviour Purpose: The module introduces students to the field of consumer behaviour so that they are able to identify the role consumers‟ play in the health of the economy at the national and international levels

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Content: The nature and role of consumer behaviour; the consumer as an individual; consumers; behaviours in their social and cultural settings; consumer decision making; the psychological basis of consumer behaviour Instruction: 3 lectures per week, assignments, individual tests, self-study Credits: 8 Assessment: Continuous assessment through participation, group work, tests. Examination: 3 hour paper moderated externally. Prerequisites: IPS 211, IPS 212, IPS 221, IPS 222, either STA 111, STA 122, STA 124 (or concurrently)

IPS 322 Organisational psychology (Behaviour) Purpose: This course intends to provide the student with an opportunity to improve his/her level of understanding of behaviour in organisations, acquaint students with the nature, scope, and conceptual component of organisational psychology, acquire fresh insight into the complexities of organisations and organisational behaviour and equip students with theoretical knowledge and practical managerial and supervisory skills for the professional arena. Content: Nature of Organisational Environment. Foundations of Individual behaviour. Group Dynamics. Organisational process. Change and Develop management Instruction: 3 lectures per week. Assignments, formal lectures and self study. Credits: 8 Assessment: Examination: One paper of three (3) hours Prerequisites: IPS 211, IPS 212, IPS 221, IPS 222, either STA111, STA122, or STA 124 (or concurrently)

HONOURS IN INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY

IPS 511 Advanced organisational (Behaviour) Psychology Purpose: To improve the level of understanding of behaviour in organisations and to give the student a fresh insight into the complexities of organisations and organisational behaviour. Content: Individuals and groups in organisations : motivation, perception, personality and stress Instruction: 120 minutes per week. Seminars, assignments self study. Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through: participation in class, seminar paper - 3 hours examination.

IPS 512 Advanced personnel psychology A Purpose: This course will serve to acquaint students with the nature, scope, and conceptual component of Personnel Psychology in the organisational context from a multicultural perspective. It equips students with theoretical knowledge and practical managerial and supervisory skills

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Content: This course will be closely aligned with courses in Industrial Relations and Organisational Behaviour. The theoretical foundations of Human Resource Management will be explored, recruitment, selection, placement and induction into the organisation. Instruction: 120 minutes per week. Seminars, assignments and self study. Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through: participation in class, seminar papers – 3 hours examination.

IPS 513 Advanced industrial relations A (Theory) Purpose: This major aim of the module id to acquaint the student to the importance, practice, and application of industial relations in organizations and the society at large Content: This course will be closely aligned with courses in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour. The theoretical foundations of industrial relations will be explored, the role of the government in labour relations, the parties and the environmental context, The historical development of labour relations and trade unions, the structure of trade unions: their membership, leadership and organizational activities Instruction: 120 minutes per week. Seminars, assignments and self study. Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through: participation in class, seminar papers – 3 hours examination.

IPS 514 Individual aspects of consumer behaviour Purpose: The major aim of the module is to introduce students to the importance, practice, and application of the individual aspects of consumer behaviour in the health of organisations and society at large. Content: Perspectives of understanding consumer behaviour, consumer needs, motivation, personality and application to market segmentation, consumer perceptions, consumer decision making, consumer research and understanding the South African consumer. Instruction: 120 minutes per week lectures, seminars, assignments and self study Credits: 16 Assessments: Continuous assessment through class participation and seminar papers – 3 hours examination moderated externally

IPS 515 Research Methodology Purpose: The purpose of the course is to enable students to display proficiency in the theory and application of research methodology for research purposes in the organisations. Content: Understanding what research is; development of research ideas; problem identification and hypothesis; study of literature; research types; research designs; descriptive methods of data collection; statistics in research;

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research proposal & writing research report. Instruction: 120 minutes lectures per week, seminars, assignments and self study Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class participation and seminar papers - 3 hours examination moderated externally.

IPS 521 Advanced organisation (Behaviour) Psychology B Purpose: Emphasis is placed on understanding the real world functioning of behaviours in organisations and the impact of these on different aspects of work life. The significance of this course is related to its specific bias towards the application of psychological principles to the field of management in general and organisations in particular. Content: Organisations: A working unit Instruction: 120 minutes per week. Seminars, assignments, self study Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through: participation in class, seminar papers – 3 hours examination.

IPS 522 Advanced personnel psychology B Purpose: Emphasis is placed on the understanding the real world functioning of the Human Resource Management. Investigates the social, cultural and structural changes affecting business and the workplace as well as the impact of these changes on employers and employees. Content: The course will focus on the application and practice in work situations: legal aspects of employment, remuneration and benefits and employee retention and performance improvement. Instruction: 120 minutes per week lectures, seminars, assignments and self study. Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through: participation in class, seminar papers – 3 hours examination.

IPS 523 Advanced industrial relations B (Application & Practice) Purpose: This major aim of the module id to acquaint the student to the importance, practice, and application of industial relations in organizations and the society at large Content: This course will be closely aligned with courses in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour. The concepts and practice of collective bargaining and negotiations will be examined, Employee Discipline, Employee grievances, Industrial disputes and dispute resolution mechanisms, Strikes, and a comparative analysis of labour relations would be undertaken. Instruction: 120 minutes per week. Seminars, assignments and self study. Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through: participation in class, seminar papers –

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IPS 524 Environmental factors and consumer behaviour Purpose: The emphasis of the course is on understanding the behaviour of consumers under various environmental influences; relate that knowledge to the South African context and other contexts. Content: The role of the family, groups, social class, cultures and subcultures in consumer behaviour; consumerism and social responsibility in South Africa. Instruction: 120 minutes per week lectures, seminars, assignments and self study Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class participation and seminar papers 3 hour examination moderated externally

IPS 525 Mini dissertation Purpose: This is a research report that learners undertake (under the guidance of a supervisor) as a partial fulfillment of the requirements for obtaining the honours degree. Students can do the research in any area of their interest in the field of industrial psychology. The length of mini-dissertation shall be ± 40 pages. Credits: 16

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

HRM 111 Introduction, nature and fields of HRM Purpose: To help students understand issues relating to management of human resources in the workplace. To further equip them with theory and practical application of managerial skills as future human resource managers. Content: Background to the study of HRM, definitions, fields, policies, human being as an employee as well as challenges facing HRM. Instruction: 3 lectures per week Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, group presentations and assignments – 3 hour examination moderated internally

HRM 121 Employee resourcing Purpose: The aim of this module is to help students understand the importance of planning in attaining as well as retaining the most suitable employees for the successful continued existence of organizations. Content: Concepts underlying human resources planning processes, recruitment and selection as well as placement and induction. Instruction: 3 lectures per week Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, group presentations and

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assignments – 3 hour examination moderated internally Pre-requisite: HRM 111

HRM 211 Legal aspects of employment Purpose: The purpose of the course is to acquaint students with the relevant legislative framework applicable in the field of human resource management. Students with knowledge of the laws and practices governing employment. Content: Contract of employment, terms and conditions of employment, employer and employee duties. Termination of the contract, statutory control of employment, equal opportunity and non-discrimination. Instruction: 135 minutes per week lectures, tutorials and assignments Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, tutorials, assignments and group presentations – 3 hour examination Prerequisites: HRM 111 & 121

HRM 221 Compensation management Purpose: The purpose of the course is to acquaint students with issues of compensation in the field of Human Resources management. It is aimed at equipping students with theoretical knowledge and practical managerial and supervisory skills for the professional arena. Content: Definitions and components, compensation legislation, compensation structures, workmen‟s compensation, compensation for injuries at work. Instruction: 135 minutes per week lectures, tutorials and assignments Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, tutorials, assignments and group presentations – 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: HRM 111 & 121

HRM 311 Quantitative methods in HRM Purpose: The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the types of quantitative analysis applicable in the HR field. The module would also examine human resource information systems (HRIS). Thus learners would acquire skills in both the theory and application of data/statistical analysis in the HR function. Content: Definitions, nature and purpose of HRIS, Structural design and types of HRIS, HRIS databases, development and implementation of an HRIS Instruction: 135 minutes per week lectures, tutorials and assignments Credits: 8 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, tutorials, assignments and group presentations – 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: HRM 211 & 221; STA 114 & 124

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HRM 312 Education, training and development Purpose: The purpose of the course is to clarify the role of employee training and management development in human resource management, explain the importance of applicable legislation Content: Definitions and components, training needs analysis, types of training, training process, training and management development, appraising and evaluating training Instruction: 135 minutes per week lectures, tutorials and assignments Credits: 8 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, tutorials, assignments and group presentations – 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: HRM 211 & 221; STA 114 & 124

HRM 321 Employee health, safety and wellness Purpose: The purpose of the course is to acquaint students with the problems of health and safety and to be able to analyze the statutes which regulate health and safety, and examine the recent investments in employee wellness programmes . Content: Importance of occupational health, maintaining and improvement of safety, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Effective accident prevention programmes, implications and applications for HR executives Instruction: 135 minutes per week lectures, tutorials and assignments Credits: 8 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, tutorials, assignments and group presentations – 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: HRM 211 & 221; STA 114 & 124

HRM 322 Employee retention & performance management Purpose: The purpose of the course is to acquaint students with issues of employee retentions and performance management. It is aimed at equipping students with theoretical knowledge and practical managerial and supervisory skills for the professional arena. Content: Definitions and components, the concept of „employee evaluations‟, evaluative and developmental objectives of performance appraisals, the different methods and problems associated with appraisals, developing a comprehensive performance management programme/system. Instruction: 135 minutes per week lectures, tutorials and assignments Credits: 8 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, tutorials, assignments and group presentations – 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: HRM 211 & 221; STA 114 & 124

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different types of incentive systems and to enable them understand the growth of employee benefits and their organizational objectives. acquaint students with issues of compensation in the field of Human Resources management. Content: Definitions and components, pay, determining job rate differentials, types of wage differentials, motivation and performance, time-based pay system using pay grades and steps, special problems of managerial remuneration, different types of incentive systems, using employee benefits to reward loyal service. Instruction: 135 minutes per week lectures, tutorials and assignments Credits: 8 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, tutorials, assignments and group presentations – 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: HRM 211 & 221; STA 114 & 124

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

BEC 111/111E Introduction to Business Management Purpose: The purpose is to equip students with knowledge of management in a multicultural business environment. The aim of the business is to optimise limited economic resources, human resources and information technology and be able to execute the tasks of planning, organising leading and control in the different fields of operations while applying appropriate business ethics. Content: An introduction is provided to the field of Business Management. Areas covered are the business world, the business organisation as study object; the business environment; general management principles and management processes as well as an introduction to public relations. Prerequisite: Grade 12 Mathematics & English. A minimum E symbol at Standard Grade (SG) Instruction: Expository lectures and tutorial classes (including case study discussions). Assessment: Class tests, tutorials, a semester test and a two hour examination. Credit value: 16

BEC 121/121E Introduction to Specialised Business Management Purpose: The aim of this module is to equip students with a basic knowledge about all the specialised functional management areas. Content: Introduction to Marketing Management, Introduction to Human Resources Management, Introduction to Financial Management and Introduction to Purchasing Management Prerequisite: A minimum 40% for BEC 111. Instruction: Expository lectures and tutorial classes (including case study discussions). Assessment: Class tests, tutorials, a semester test and a two hour examination. Credit value: 16

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BEC 211 Operations and Purchasing Management Purpose: This module will acquaint the learner with a comprehensive analysis of the operations theory. Content: Aspects to be addressed are cost budgets, break-even analysis, strategic, medium and short range planning, productivity improvement and productivity measurements; quality control and improvements and materials management (purchasing and inventory management) Instruction: Expository lectures and tutorial classes (including case study discussions). Prerequisite: BEC 111 and BEC 121. Assessment: Class tests, tutorials, a semester test and a three hour examination. Credit Value: 16

MNG 211E Human Resource Management Purpose: To develop comprehension and skills in the functional area of Human Resource Management. Content: Overview of HR approaches; Structure and Planning of HR; Staffing; Compensation; Strategic HRM and the Macro context of HR. Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials Credits: 8 Assessment: Class test; Group assignment; one 2 hour examination Prerequisites: BEC 111 and BEC 121

MNG 212E Operations Management Purpose: To introduce the topic of production, logistics and quality management. Content: Production Systems Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials Credits: 8 Assessment: One Class test; a practical assignment; one 2 hour examination Prerequisites: BEC 111 and BEC 121

BEC 221/221E: Marketing Management Purpose: This module will acquaint the learner with a comprehensive analysis of the marketing management theory. A strong focus is put on strategic marketing issues. Content: Aspects to be addressed are strategic analysis; market analysis; sustainable competitive advantage; building relationship with stakeholders; strategy implementation and evaluation, consumer behaviour and the management of the marketing mix; Instruction: Expository lectures and tutorial classes (including case study discussions). Prerequisite: BEC 111 and BEC 121 . Assessment: Class tests, tutorials, a semester test and a three hour examination. Credit Value: 16

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BEC 311/311E Financial Management Purpose: The student will acquire financial management skills directed towards a career in the corporate world. Knowledge acquired can be used if the student takes the option of self-employment. Content: Introduction to the field of financial management; the time value of money; risk and return; valuation; the cost of capital; capital budgeting; risk analysis; working capital management and leasing. Instruction: Expository lectures and tutorial classes (including case study discussions). Evaluation: Class tests, self study assignments/tutorials, a semester test and a three hour examination which are externally moderated. Prerequisite: STA 111; STA122; BEC 211; BEC 221; AFA 111 and AFA 122. Credit Value: 10

BEC 312/312E Selected topics in Financial Management Purpose: The learner will be provided with skills on expansion techniques for both listed and unlisted companies. The skills acquired are directed towards a career in the corporate world or for self-employment. Content: The role of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange; An analysis of financial statements; ratio analysis; mergers and consolidations. Instruction: Expository lectures and tutorial classes (including case study discussions). Evaluation: Class tests, self study assignments/tutorials, a semester test and a two hour examination which are externally moderated. Prerequisites: A minimum 40% for BEC 311, STA 111, STA 122, BEC 211 and BEC 221. Credit value: 6

BEC 321/321E Business Research Purpose: The success of any enterprise depends to a large extent on sound information for efficient decision-making and planning. This module will focus on the importance of Business Research as a source of information which enables the enterprise to compete. The approach adopted will be practical oriented to provide a clear understanding of the research terminology and process. Content: Business research in perspective; the organisational environment of business research; internal and external data collection; ethics in business research; the research process; a basic research proposal and report writing. Instruction: Continuous assessment through tutorials and group work. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: STA111 and STA 122. Assessment: Class tests and a semester test, a two hour examination which are externally moderated, the writing of a practical research proposal, and an independent group research survey. Credit value: 6

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BEC 322/322E General Management Purpose: The learner will be introduced to the importance and role of management in society and would also have knowledge of the management process and its environment. Content: Introduction to management; the management environment; management processes; managerial decision-making; the management of change; the human dimension of management; groups in the organisation; corporate culture and contemporary issues. Instruction: Expository lectures and tutorial classes (including case study discussions). Prerequisite: BEC 311 and BEC 312. Assessment: Class tests, a semester test, assignments and a three hour examination which are externally moderated. Credit value: 10

TFN 111E Theory of Finance (Business Maths) Purpose: As a service course to provide mathematical knowledge for other B.Com. courses. Content: Financial mathematics, linear programming, Calculus Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Class tests; one 3 hour examination Prerequisites: Matric Mathematics Standard Grade (D)

STD 121E Statistics (Business Statistics) Purpose: To provide statistical knowledge for other B.Com. courses and to assist in sound business decision making Content: Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distributions, Estimation, Hypothesis Testing, Index Numbers and Time Series Instruction: Lectures and Tutorials Credits: 16 Assessment: Class tests; one 3 hour examination Prerequisites: Matric Mathematics Standard Grade (D)

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT HONOURS (Alice)

BEC 501 Mini-dissertation Purpose: To equip learners with the skills of conducting formal research, from proposal formulation to report writing. This module would also serve as one of the stepping stones for entry into the Masters Programme in Business Management. Content: A field of study chosen by the student. Instruction: Guidance and monitoring of the dissertation. Co-requisite: BEC 506

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Assessment: Externally examined. Credit value: 32

BEC 502: Advanced general management (Strategic management) Purpose: Learners exiting from this module will be equipped not only with sound skills on guiding a complex organisation through a dynamic, rapidly changing environment, but also with skills to function at middle and top management level. This module would also serves as one of the stepping stones for entry into the Masters Programme in Business Management. Content: Techniques of strategic management; an analysis of the internal environment, portfolio management and corporate- level strategy issues; business unit strategies; strategy implementation and strategy control strategies for non-profit organisation. Instruction: Case studies, self – study assignments and presentations. Assessment: Seminars; assignments and a three-hour examination which are externally moderated. Pre-requisite: BEC 311, BEC 312, BEC 321 and BEC 322. Credit value: 32

BEC 503 Advanced marketing management Purpose: To create an understanding of marketing principles and to demonstrate the interactive relationship between concepts. To provide a wider perspective of marketing decisions including the close interface with other business functions. To analyze and integrate concepts as published. To analyze the role of customers and their impact on business. This module would also serve as one of the stepping stones for entry into the Masters Programme in Business Management. Content: Marketing management in perspective; analyzing marketing opportunities; developing marketing strategies; planning marketing programs and managing marketing efforts. Instruction: Expository lecturers, discussion groups and both individual and group presentations. Assessment: Class tests, a semester test, assignments, oral presentations and a three hour examination which are externally moderated. Credit value: 32

BEC 504 Advanced financial management Purpose: Learners will acquire advanced and sophisticated financial management skills towards a career in the corporate world. This module would also serve as one of the stepping stones for entry into the Masters Programme in Business Management. Content: An in depth study of risk and returns, cost of capital, capital budgeting, risk budgeting, risk analysis, working capital management, dividend policy portfolio theory and financial institutions in SA.

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Instruction: Tutorials, case studies and self-study assignments. Assessment: Continuous assessment on presentations and a three hour examination which is externally moderated. Credit value: 32

BEC 505 Advanced operations management Purpose: Learners will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge, skills and an applied competency in the field of operations management and be equipped for senior positions in the field of Business Management. This module would also serve as one of the stepping stones for entry into the Masters Programme in Business Management. Content: Operations analysis, decision-making process strategy and capacity planning; managing quality; supply chain management; inventory management material requirement planning, project management and maintenance and reliability. Instruction: Self-study assignments, case studies, student-led seminars and practical projects. Assessment: One group assignment; continuous assessment on presentations and a three hour examination externally moderated. Credit value: 32

BEC 506 Marketing research Purpose: An in-depth study is provided of the different aspects of marketing research. Areas such as the research process, primary and secondary data, questionnaire design, sampling, data analysis and report writing are addressed. It furthermore provides a good theoretical background to prepare students for the writing of a dissertation or thesis. This module would also serves as one of the stepping stones for entry into the Masters Programme in Business Management. Content: Marketing research in perspective; the marketing research process; conducting primary and secondary research; data preparation; data analysis; report writing. Instruction: Class tests, a semester test, assignments, oral presentations and a three hour examination which are externally moderated. Co-requisite: BEC 501 Credit value: 32

BEC 507 Enterpreneurship and small business management Purpose: Learners exiting from this programme will be equipped with a superior knowledge, skills and applied competency to start their own businesses as self-employed entrepreneurs. In addition, learners would be qualified to act as consultants and advisors to other small business entrepreneurs in conducting feasibility studies and compiling business plans. This module can serves as a stepping stone for entry into the Masters Programme in

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Business Management. Content: Entrepreneurship in perspective, the nature of entrepreneurship, the role, place and importance of small business and entrepreneurship in a free market economy, feasibility studies; the compilation of a business plan, managing small production units; retail and service outlets, small business control aspects, financial and budgetary control, marketing, customer relations and after sales service, store design and layout, merchandise development and planning, pricing; promoting the retail firm and its products and maintaining a dynamic growing business. Instruction: Expository lectures, case studies and student-led seminars. Credit value: 32

SERVICE MODULES OFFERED BY THE FACULTY OF LAW

LCM 111 Commercial Law – Introduction to Law and General Principles of Contract Purpose: This module is designed for future participants in Commerce and Industry as well as for prospective Corporate, Public and Business Functionaries. It will equip the learners with an elementary understanding of the South African legal system and some basic legal concepts. It will also provide them with a basic understanding of the principles of Contract. Contents: Introduction to South African Law, Basic Principles of the Law of Contract. Teaching: 180 minutes of lectures per week, learner self-study, assignments with feedback from the lecturer and tutorials. Assessment: Formative assessment through class participation, assignments and two major tests; summative assessment through a 2-hour internally moderated examination. Credits: 16 Prerequisite: Admission for B Com (other than B Com law) or B Admin studies. Target group: Compulsory for B Com or B Admin (except B Com Accounting or B Com Law).

LCM 121 Commercial Law- Special Contracts Purpose: This module is meant for future participants in Commerce and Industry and for Corporate, Public and Business Functionaries. It will equip them with a basic understanding of legal principles applicable to some Commercial transactions within the South African business environment. Contents: Special Contracts frequently encountered in Commerce being – Sale, Credit Agreements, Lease, Agency, Security, Carriage and Employment. Teaching: 180 minutes of lectures per week, learner self-study, assignments with feedback from the lecturer and tutorials. Assessment: Formative assessment through class participation, assignments and two major tests; summative assessment through a 2-hour internally moderated examination. Credits: 16

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Prerequisites: Admission for B Com (other than B Com law) or B Admin studies Target group: Compulsory for B Com or B Admin (except B Com Accounting or B Com Law).

LCM 211 Commercial Law – Corporate Law Purpose: This module is meant for prospective participants in Commerce and Industry as well as for future Corporate, Public and Business Functionaries. It will equip learners with a sound knowledge of the legal principles governing partnerships, companies, close corporations and business trusts. Contents: Introduction to various business entities/forms of business enterprise; law of partnerships, companies and close corporations. Teaching: Expository lectures, learner reading, assignments with feedback from lecturer, seminars. Assessment: Formative assessment through class participation, assignments and two major tests; summative assessment through a 3 hour externally moderated examination. Credits: 16 Prerequisite: Admission to the second year of B Com studies (other than B Com Law). Target group: Compulsory for B Com or B Admin (except for B Com Accounting or B Com Law).

LCM 221 Commercial Law – Instruments of Payment, Insurance, Insolvency and Succession Purpose: This module is intended for prospective participants in Commerce and Industry as well as future Corporate and Business Functionaries. It will equip the learners with a working knowledge of Negotiable Instruments and other Instruments of Payment and a basic knowledge of the principles of Insurance, Insolvency and Succession. Contents: The law of Negotiable Instruments, and other Instruments of Payment; The law of Insurance – general principles of Insurance and types of Insurance; The law of Insolvency – personal and corporate insolvency, effects of sequestration, and the administration and winding-up process; The law of Succession – the principles of testate and intestate succession, administration of deceased estates and distribution of assets amongst beneficiaries. Teaching: 180 minutes of lectures per week, learner self-study, assignments with feedback from the lecturer and practical exercises. Assessment: Formative assessment through class participation, assignments and two major tests; summative assessment through a 2-hour externally moderated examination. Credits: 16 Prerequisites: Admission to the second year of B Com or B Admin studies. Target group: Compulsory for B Com or B Admin (except B Com Accounting or B Com Law).

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SERVICE MODULES FOR B Com (ACCOUNTING) AND B Com DEGREE AT EAST LONDON CAMPUS

ACL 111/111E – Commercial Law 1A Purpose: This module is designed for learners studying towards the accounting profession and also for future participants in Commerce and Industry. It will equip them with an elementary understanding of the South African legal system and its sources and some basic legal rules and principles. It will also provide them with a basic understanding of legal obligations and the requirements, characteristics and consequences of contracts to enable them to participate within the Business context. Contents: The history, structure and sources of South African Law, interpretation of statutes, general principles of the law of obligations and general principles of the law of contract. Teaching: Expository lectures utilizing electronic and other media, learner reading and self study, class problem solving with feedback from lecturer and tutorials incorporating smaller groups conducted by senior students. Assessment: Formative assessment through class participation and comprehensive tutorial involvement. Summative Assessment: Two major tests and one two hour internally moderated examination. Credits: 16 Prerequisites: Admission for B Com Accounting, B Com (other than B Com law) or B Admin. Target group: Compulsory for B Com Accounting, optional for all other B Com (except B Com law) or B Admin.

ACL 121/121E – Commercial Law 1B Purpose: This module is designed for learners studying towards the accounting profession and also for future participants in Commerce and Industry. It will equip them with a basic understanding of legal principles applicable to relevant Commercial transactions frequently encountered within the business environment. They will also be able to understand the granting of credit and its statutory regulation, management of risks, labour law issues, creditor protection in the creditor–debtor relationship, instruments of payment and the debt collection and distribution procedure applicable to insolvency. Contents: Commercial transactions frequently encountered in Commerce: Sale, Lease, Agency, Credit agreements and the Usury Act, Carriage, Insurance law, Security, Instruments of payment, Insolvency, Labour Law, Statutory Property Transactions and other Statutes relevant for auditors. Teaching: Expository lectures utilizing electronic and other media, learner reading and self study, class problem solving with feedback from lecturer and tutorials incorporating smaller groups conducted by senior students. Assessment: Formative assessment through class participation and comprehensive

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tutorial involvement.Summative Assessment: Two major tests and one two hour internally moderated examination. Credits: 16 Prerequisites: Admission for B Com Accounting, B Com (other than B Com law) or B Admin. Target group: Compulsory for B Com Accounting, optional for all other B Com (except B Com law) or B Admin.

ACL 211E – Commercial Law 2A Purpose: The module is designed for students following the accounting curriculum and also for future participants in commerce and industry. The purpose of the module is to provide a basic knowledge of the concepts, principles, rules and sources of the law relating to business structures in South Africa and to put students in a position to critically evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of conducting business through various business mediums. Learners will also be provided with a review of statutes relating to financial institutions, the management of public finances and other statutes relevant for the accounting profession. Contents: Introduction to the various business structures: law of partnerships, companies, close corporations and business trusts including an overview of the law relating to the liquidation of close corporations and companies. An introduction to the law relating to financial institutions designed to protect investors and regulate the capital market, the management of public finance and other laws relevant for the accounting profession. Teaching: Expository lectures utilizing electronic and other media, learner reading and self study, class problem solving with feedback from the lecturer. Assessment: Formative assessment through class participation and practical problem solving exercises and summative assessment through two major tests and one two hour internally moderated examination. Credits: 16 Prerequisites: None. Target Group: Compulsory for accounting curriculum. Students wishing to develop their knowledge of business law, where permitted by the curricula of their respective faculties.

ACL 221E – Commercial Law 2B Purpose: The module is intended to provide further legal knowledge and expertise in three unrelated but important areas of business for prospective participants in commerce and industry Contents: An introduction to the law of succession and the process of administering a deceased estate and an introduction to the law of unlawful competition and intellectual property rights. Teaching: Expository lectures utilizing electronic and other media, learner reading and self study, class problem solving with feedback from the lecturer.

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Assessment: Formative assessment through class participation and practical problem solving exercises and summative assessment through two major tests and one two hour internally moderated examination. Credits: 16 Prerequisites: None Target Group: Students following curricula in the Faculty of Management and Commerce as well as other interested students from other faculties permitted by the rules of their faculties.

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SCHOOL OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

ORGANIZATION

Our programmes are offered in two locations and include those previously offered by the Fort Hare Institute of Government, and the Centre for Development and Local Government Studies. The Institute and the Centre are in the process of being phased out as we establish the School to integrate their programmes.

PREMISE

The state as represented by the public sector arm is well positioned to be the key facilitator of development and protector of its citizens. As such the State has the responsibility to manage the public sector and promote the development of its people, both the present and future generations. The state also has a responsibility to create a conducive environment for the private sector to thrive whilst it regulates their behaviour. In the context of transformation, there is a paradigm shift from the public sector emphasis on administration and regulation to the provision of an enabling environment for development. The public management and policy terrain is no longer pre-occupied with applying rules and regulations. Rather, the public sector is a facilitator of development. Therefore, public management and development are reviewed as an appropriate combination and partnership in the form of the newly established School of Public Management and Development.

The School views the Developmental State as a • Shift from public administration and public institutions as regulators and rule enforcers to partnership between public institutions and civil society / communities and citizens in shared development and governance endeavour. And Development as • Organic evolution towards the total well-being of the people realigning highest human potential with the environment and the economy in ensuring sustainability. The people have a freedom to participate critically and fully in the determination of their future.

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VISION

The School of Public Management and Development is a vibrant learning centre that facilitates a critical, compassionate and self-sustaining public sector and communities in Africa and globally.

MISSION

At the core of the agenda of the School and its sub-units – irrespective of specialisation – is the notion of development as – Goal: Desirable end and regenerative movement towards an integrated, sustainable socio-cultural and economic betterment, with „end‟ being continuously redefined Process: Enactment of movement, or actions facilitative of development of people and their material and social environment Intellectual Construct: Integration and creative balancing of three critical elements are manifest in curriculum content and pedagogy, organization and relations, as well as approach to other tasks and concerns Community Service: Learning community approach to knowledge as negotiated construct, cognizant of context, valuing experience and alternative worldviews, emphasis on dialogical pedagogic settings Collaborative Action: Shared activities, programmes and modules to optimize School/Units resources and address essential elements, for an example common grounding modules

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Location: University of Fort Hare (Bhisho Campus) Receptionists/Secretary’s Office: Telephone: (040) 639 2445 Facsimile: (040) 639 2447

Location: University of Fort Hare (Alice Campus) Receptionists/Secretary’s Office: Telephone: (040) 602 2382 Facsimile: (086) 627 6539

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ACADEMIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF STAFF

DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL Buthelezi, S, MA (York, UK); M. Sc. ( Zimbabwe); UED (Unizul)

Professors Ijeoma E, Higher National Diploma, Finance NCAS (Nigeria); MBA (Kensington- Honololu, USA); PhD Public Affairs (UP)

Associate Professors Buthelezi, S, MA (York, UK); M. Sc. ( Zimbabwe); UED (Unizul) Rahim, A, BA (Hons.) Pol Sc (Rajshahi); MA (Waterloo); PhD (Univ. of Toronto) Kanyane, M, H., B Admin, B Admin. (Hon), M. Admin (UNIN); D Admin (UP), International Economic and Financial Negotiation Certificate Course, IIAP, Paris],

Senior Lecturers Monyai, P B, BA (Loyola); BA (Hons.) (UFH); M.Sc. (Dar-es-Salaam, UFH, UZ)

Lecturers Mle, T. R., BA (Hons.) (UFH); MA (Pretoria); PhD (NMMU) Sibanda, M.M, B.Ed (UZ), M.Ed (Management & Policy) (UFH), MA (Public Admin) (London Metropolitan, UK)

Junior Lecturers Mr S Mago, MBA (Zimbabwe Open University) BA Hon in Economics (University of Zimbabwe), Certificate in supervisory management (Zimbabwe Institute of management).

School Administrator (Acting) Mcako, N., B Admin,(Hons) (UNISA) B Admin (UNISA); A.I.M (UCT)

Personal Assistant to the Director Makula, A

Development Studies Department Administrator Ms C Manyota

Master of Public Administration Administrator Ms P Foko, BA (Rhodes)

Executive Programmes Programme Coordinator Meecham, J, FET Certificate (City & Guilds), PGD (Management) University of Portsmouth Dip: Theology (Univ. of London) Adjunct Professors

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Mayende, G., BA (Univ. of Botswana); MA (Univ. of Hull, UK), Ph D (Univ. of Hull, UK) Mokgoro, J., B.Sc. (UFH); BPA (Hons.) (Univ. North West); MPA (Toledo, Ohio, USA) Moyo, S, Ph D (Sociology) New Castle (UK) Nengwekhulu R.H BA (UNISA), M.A (University of Dare Salaam), D.Phil (UP) Afolabi, B PhD, FCIPS Fowler, S PhD (Univ of Potchefstroom); MA (Distinction) (Univ of Potchefstroom)

SPECIALIZED UNITS/AGENCIES PRESENTLY HOUSED WITHIN THE FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE

TRANSVERSAL TRAINING MANAGEMENT AGENCY (and other programmes) previously under FHIG)

Acting Executive Manager Jack, M., Post Grad Cert. in Management & Social Care (Sheffield Hallan University, U. K.)

Secretary to Executive Manager Meyer, M., BA Honours Public Admin (UFH)

Managers Harbor, R., B.Sc. (Hons.); MBA (UFH), Nontshokweni, N., Masters Diploma HR Management RAU; B.Ed UNISA

PA to Manager Siko, B., Business Studies Cert. (Iqhayiya Tech.College); Customer Communication Cert. (Buffalo City College); Computer Software Skills Cert. (MSC College)

Trainers Masha, A., BA Honours Education Moyikwa, M.,B Tech HR Management WSU

HR Practitioner Njoli, N., National Diploma – Public Management (UNISA)

Course Administrators Soga, P., Cert. in Project Management (FHIG) Boysen, A., Office Assistant Cert (George College); Customer Service Mgt Cert (Unisa); Effective Communication Cert (FHIG); Community Dev Cert (FHIG) Peter, S., Office Management & Technology Diploma (Border Tech)

Procurement Administrator: Maqoma, F., ND Tourism Management Moko, N., ND Small Business Management

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Data Capturers Mashalaba, E., Nweba, P., Financial Management Cert.(Buffalo City College)

Receptionist Daniels, S., Professional Receptionist (Cert) Vetta Communications, Secretarial & Support staff development (Cert) Honey guide, Business writing & Minute taking (Cert) Siyanqoba Seminars

RULES FOR THE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DEGREES

The following cluster rules and regulations are to be read in conjunction with the provisions of the HED, the Statute and the general rules and regulations of the University.

DEGREES AND DIPLOMA CONFERRED

The following degrees are conferred in the School of Business and Enterprise by the Faculty of Management, 62004 Certificate in Public Administration Advanced Certificate in Public Administration 60601 Advanced Diploma in District Health Services Management and Leadership 62001 Bachelor of Administration: B Admin (Public Sector Management & Administration) 62502 Bachelor of Administration Honours (Public Administration) 30507 Bachelor of Social Science Honours (Development Studies) 60509 Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration 31002 Master of Policy Studies: MPS 31010 Master of Public Administration: MPA 31001 Master of Social Science in Development Studies 63003 Master of Administration (Public Administration) 61502 Doctor of Philosophy in Social Science (Dev): PhD 61504 Doctor of Administration (in Public Administration)

D.1 Rules and Curricula The rules of Faculty of Management and Commerce must be read in conjunction with and subject to the Act, the Statute and the General Rules of the University of Fort Hare. D.2 Credit requirements To qualify for the Bachelor of Admin (PA) degree a learner must have obtained a

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minimum of 416 credits. D.3 Admission D.3.1 To be admitted to the Bachelor of Admin (PA) degree a learner must have obtained Matriculation Exemption. D.3.2 Admission to Diploma: To be admitted to the Diploma a learner must be in possession of a Matriculation Exemption or a Senior Certificate. D.3.3 Admission to Postgraduate Diploma: Graduates from various degrees will be admitted to the diploma depending on the subjects they have taken at graduate level. Normally a first degree is required. D.4 Level of Study A student is at the 100 level of study until s/he has obtained 96 credits at the 100 level. A student is at the 300 level of study when s/he has obtained 288 credits, of which at least 64 credits must be at 200 level. D.5 Number of Modules at each level A learner shall take modules as follows: D.5.1 Not more than 160 credits at the 100 level, and not more than 128 credits at the 200 level provided that a module(s) of 16 credits more than the maximum may be taken in a previously failed module(s). D.5.2 Not more than 96 credits at the 300 level provided that 16 credits more than the maximum may be taken in a previously failed module(s) or if it is the last outstanding requirement for the degree. D.6 Special Curriculum Senate may, on the recommendation of the Board of Faculty of Management and Commerce, give credit towards the degree for a module not included in a particular curriculum. D.7 Choice of Modules The selection of options and choice of modules must be done in consultation with the Faculty Manager and Heads of Departments. D.8 Examinations D.8.1 In order to complete a degree, a student must comply with the requirements laid down in the general rules for a degree of bachelor. D.8.2 The semester mark and the examination mark shall be combined in equal proportions to obtain the final mark. D.8.3 A student must obtain a final mark of 50% to pass a module. D.8.4 A student shall be admitted to a supplementary examination in a module if: D.8.4.1 s/he obtained a minimum final mark of at least 45%, or D.8.4.2 the module concerned will be the last outstanding module towards the degree offered in the semester concerned. D.8.5 Departments shall have the right to give a candidate an oral examination in a module where the candidate is either close to qualifying for a supplementary

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examination or close to passing the module. D.8.6 The final mark for a supplementary examination shall not exceed 50% D.9 Pass with Distinction/Degree with Distinction D.9.1 A final mark of 75% or more in a particular module shall be regarded as a distinction in that module. D.9.2 A degree will be awarded with cum laude if a student qualifies for the degree in the prescribed period of study, obtain at least 64 credits (4 modules) at the 300 level simultaneously with distinction and achieve an average of 70% in all the compulsory modules taken in the last two semesters of study.

UNDER-GRADUATE OFFERINGS/PROGRAMMES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

D.10 Bachelor of Administration (Public Sector Management & Administration) [62001] D.10.1 Admission requirements A learner may be admitted to this programme when she/he- D.10.1.1 has obtained Matriculation Exemption in South Africa or a certificate from another country which is recognised by Senate to be equivalent thereto; D.10.1.2 qualifies for Mature Age Exemption on the basis that she/he is 23 years of age at the time of registration and obtains a Mature Exemption certificate; D.10.1.3 obtains Senate Discretionary Exemption in terms of the regulations as applied by the Senate. D.10.2 Duration The curriculum shall extend over a minimum period of six semesters of full-time study (3 years). D.10.3 Composition of the curriculum This is a structured, professional qualification consisting of the following courses:

Level First Semester - Title of Module Code Cr Group Core Modules 100 Public Administration 1 PAD 111 16 G

Political Science 1 POL 111 16 A

Economics 1 ECO 111 16 B

Bus. Management 1 BEC 111 16 F

Electives (one of the following) Financial Accounting 1 ACG 111 16 E

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Statistics 1 STA 111 16 D Statistics Method STA 114 16 C 200 Core Modules Public Administration 2 PUB 211 16 E Political Science 2 POL 211 16 D Bus. Management 2 BEC 211 16 G Constitutional Law 2 LEC 212 16 A

Electives (one of the following) Economics 2 ECO 211 16 C Development Economics 2 EDE 211 16 H Core Modules 300 Public Administration 3 PAD 311 16 D

Political Science 3 POL 311 16 G

Electives (one of the following) Economics 3 ECO 311 8 F And one of: ECO 312 8 F ECO 313 8 F ECO 314 8 F Development Economics 3 EDE 311 16 G Communication 1A CMS 110 16 E

Level Second Semester - Title of Module Code Cr Group Core Modules Public Administration 1 PAD122 16 G 100 Political Science 1 POL 122 16 A

Economics 1 ECO 121 16 B

Bus. Management 1 BEC 121 16 F

Life, Knowledge and Action LKA 111 16

Electives (one of the following) Financial Accounting 1 AFA 121 16 E Statistics 1 STA 122 16 D Statistics Method STA 124 16 C Core Modules 200 Public Administration 2 PAD 222 16 E

Political Science 2 POL 222 16 D

Bus. Management 2 BEC 221 16 G

Administrative Law 2 LEA 222 16 A

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Economics 2 ECO 221 16 C Development Economics 2 EDE 221 16 H Core Modules 300 Public Administration 3 PAD 322 16 D Political Science 3 POL 322 16 G

Electives (one of the following) Two of: Economics 3 ECO 321 8 F ECO 323 8 F ECO 324 8 F ECO 325 8 F ECO326 8 F Development Economics 3 EDE 321 8 G EDE 322 8 G Juridical Interpretation LEJ 222 16 E

Foundation Programme (Extended Curriculum Model) Bachelor of Administration ( Public Sector Management and Administration) (62001) (Alice)

Level Second Semester - Title of Course Module Code Cr Group

Academic Reasoning Skills 1 APR 111 F Value added Computer Literacy CLT 111 8 Business Management 1 BEC 111F 8 Public Administration 1 PAD 111F 8 Political Science 1 POL 111F 8 Business English 1 AEB 111F 8 100

Second Semester

Academic Reasoning Skills 1 APR 122 F Value added Computer Literacy CLT 121 8 Business Management 1 BEC 121F 8 Public Administration 1 PAD 121F 8 Political Science 1 POL 121F 8 Business English 1 AEB 121F 8 200 First Semester

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Core Modules:

Economics 1 ECO 111 (R) 16 B Business Management 1 BEC 112F 8 Public Administration 1 PAD 112F 8 Political Science 1 POL 112F 8 Business English 1 AEB 112F 8 Life, Knowledge and Action LKA 112 16

Electives: One of the following ACG 111 16 E General Accounting 1 STA 111 16 D Statistics 1 STA 114 16 C Statistics Method

Second Semester

Core Modules:

Economics 1 ECO 121(R) 16 B Business Management 1 BEC 123F 8 Public Administration 1 PAD 123F 8 Political Science 1 POL 123F 8 Business English 1 AEB 123F 8

Electives: One of the following ACG 121 16 E General Accounting 1 STA 122 16 D Statistics 1 STA 124 16 C Statistics Method

NB: For 2rd and 3th year (which will be your 3rd and 4th year) please refer to your respective Degree.

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FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (AUGMENTED MODEL) BACHELOR OF ADMINISTRATION ( PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION) (62001) (ALICE) NB: To be admitted to this degree, prospective students must have achieved level 3 in Mathematical Literacy OR a level 1 in Mathematics.

LEVEL First semester – Title of Module code Credits Group module 100 Core modules:

Academic Reasoning Skills APR 111 F Value Computer Literacy CLT 111 added Business English AEB 111F 8 Public Administration 1 PAD 111F 8 G Political Science 1 POL 111F 16 A 16 Electives: one of the following AFA 111 E Financial Accounting 1 STA 111 16 D Statistics 1 STA 114 16 C Statistics Method 16

Second Semester

Core modules:

Academic Reasoning Skills APR 121 F Value Computer Literacy CLT 121 added Business English AEB 121F 8 Public Administration 1 PAD 122F 8 G Political Science 1 POL 122F 16 A 16 Electives: one of the following AFA 121 E Financial Accounting 1 STA 122 16 D Statistics 1 STA 124 16 C Statistics Method 16

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Academic Reasoning Skills APR 112F Value Business English AEB 112F added Economics 1 ECO 111 8 B Business Management 1 BEC 111 16 F Life, Knowledge and Action LKA 111 16 16 Second Semester

Core modules:

Academic Reasoning Skills APR 123F Value Business English AEB 123F added Economics 1 ECO 121 8 B Business Management 1 BEC 121 16 F 16

NB: For 2rd and 3th year (which will be your 3rd and 4th year) please refer to your respective Degree.

BACHELOR OFADMINISTRATION (Public Sector Management & Administration) (62001) (Bhisho)*

LEVEL TITLE OF COURSE MODULE CODE CR EXAM** ATTENDANCE** (S) GROUP GROUP 100 CORE MODULES: Economics ECO 111&121 32 B W Public Administration PAD 111 & 122 32 G Z YEAR Political Science POL 111 & 122 32 A U 1 Life, Knowledge and Action LKA 111 16 200 CORE MODULES: Economics ECO 211 & 221 32 C V Constitutional Law LEC 212&LEA222 32 A Y YEAR Public Administration PAD 211 & 221 32 E X 2 Political Science POL 211 &221 32 D W

300 CORE MODULES Business Mgt BEC 111 & 121 32 F Z YEAR Political Science POL 311 & 322 32 G W 3 Statistical Methods STA 114 & 124 32 C Y 300 Core Modules Business Mgt BEC 211 &221 32 G Z YEAR Economics 311, 312, 312, & 32 F V 4 322 Public Administration PAD 311 & 322 32 D X *programme offered over four year on part t me basis

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** A student my no register for courses that clash either in the EXAM GROUP or ATTENDANCE GROUP (SEE BHISHO TIME TABLE)

D.10.4 Description of Modules

PAD 111 Introduction to Public Administration Purpose: General orientation to public administration as a study and practice Contents: Definition of terms in Public Administration; the development of the Science of Public Administration; politics-administration dichotomy; generic public administration processes (policy-making, organising, financing, staffing, work methods and procedures, and control); Interdisciplinary approach to Public Administration; foundations of Public Administration. Instruction: 135 minutes per week; compulsory 120 minutes of tutorials per week; self study Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through: Participation in class; Assignment and essays; class tests. Summative assessment through: one 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: None

PAD 122 Local Government and Administration Purpose: Learners are introduced to the core business of public administration and the enabling institutions for public administration from the grassroots level Contents: Definition of local government; characteristics, powers and functions of local government, need for local government and administration, civic apathy; code of conduct; wards and voters roll (local government elections); vacancies in the local government structure; law and the municipal administrator; and financial administration at local government. Instruction: 135 minutes per week; compulsory 120 minutes of tutorials per week; Self study Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through: Participation in class; Assignment and essays; class tests. Summative assessment through: one 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: None

PUB 211 Human Resource Management and Local Government & Administration Purpose: Exposition of learners to real public administration fundamental processes and challenges in the areas of human resources and finance management. Contents: Introduction to human resource management – provision, support, training and development and utilization of human resources. Decentralisation and democracy, district municipalities, IDPs & LDOs in local government; relevant legislation Instruction: 135 minutes per week; self study

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Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through: Participation in class; Assignment and essays; class tests. Summative assessment through: one 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: PAD 111 & PAD 122

PAD 222 Organisation theories and Public Financial Management Purpose: Learners are required to identify organisational and institutional dynamics and challenges and prepare themselves for the world of work. Learners will be expected to explain general financial matters, identify the guidelines for democratic financial management and analyse the role of the legislature in the public financial management. Contents: The study of neo-classical systems and human relations theories of organizations and organisation theories; various modes of organisations; organisational behaviour; transitional challenges to organisations. The study of democratic principles for public financial management, budgeting, legislative control over public financial management, tenders, contract and stores administration. Instruction: 135 minutes per week; self study Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through: Participation in class; Assignment and essays; class tests. Summative assessment through one 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: PAD 111 & PAD 122

PAD 311 Public Policy-making and Municipal Financial Management Purpose: Learners are equipped with the skills to further pursue and execute the processes of public administration by dissecting the critical issues of policy and local government finance management, which are at the core of public administration. Contents: Introduction to policy-making; policy-makers: values and their environment; decision-making models: decision-making and policy-making; the public policy-making process; participants in public policy-making (role and tasks of public managers); public participants in public policy-making; public policy analysis: an introduction; policy analysis in government; models for policy analysis and evaluation of public policy. Municipal financial management: the process and the prescribed legislation. Instruction: 135 minutes per week; self study Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through: Participation in class; Class presentations; Assignment and essays; class tests. Summative assessment through one 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: PUB 211 & PAD 222

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PAD 322 Public Management and Administration Purpose: Learners are exposed to the real aspects of public management and the environment in which public managers‟ function. Contents: Future demands on public administrators; professionalism in the public sector; management and leadership in public administration; understanding human behaviour; aspects of planning in the public sector; decision making and the role values play in decision making; management of conflict; productivity in the public sector; management of change; crisis and risk management; strategic management; corruption and graft in the public sectors (ethics); control over public activities; a paradigm shift towards a „New Public Administration‟ epoch. Instruction: 135 minutes per week; self study Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through: Participation in class; Class presentations; Assignment and essays; class tests. Summative assessment through one 3 hour examination. Prerequisites: PUB 211 & PAD 222

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Life, Knowledge, Action: The Grounding Programme at UFH

Rule: If the LKA/GP is offered in your chosen programme of study in 2011, it is compulsory and all students must complete the course. Purpose: The LKA/GP is the University‟s signature undergraduate course aimed at developing a set of unifying ideas and purposes around critical citizenship, social engagement and „graduateness‟. Definition: The LKA/GP is a 16 credit transdisciplinary teaching and learning experience based on a just, humanising and collaborative pedagogy that builds on students‟ social capital as a way of developing compassionate, socially-engaged, critical and responsible citizens.

Curriculum Framework

Core Notions Knowledge Streams Skills Streams Society Citizenship, Science, Economics, Social Inquiry, Society and Technology and Education Scientific Inquiry Democracy Democracy Environment and Development Reading and Writing Non-discrimination U1: Life, Law, U3: Science and U5: Education regulation and Technology and Political, electoral, Loving, Living and society Globalization social, cultural and Learning (including U2: Citizenship, U4: Environment U6: Economics environmental HIV/AIDS) Democracy and and Society and literacy Human Rights Development Transdiciplinarity Information and Financial literacy Social engagement

Building an Values and Principles Humanising pedagogy/ argument

Student participation Equality; Healthy Lifestyle; Commitment to self- Communication development; Honesty; Accuracy; Hospitality; Integrity; Life/ Knowledge/ Action/ Reliability; Trust; Vitality; Playfulness; Curiosity; Integrity; Cooperative learning Expression Authenticity; Compassion; Efficiency; Enthusiasm; Agency; Responsibility; Love; Optimism; Rights choices; Emotional Africanisation and Respect intelligence

Taking a thoughtful Critical Thinking and stand Dialogue

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D.11 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATED PROGRAMMES

1. CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (62004)

2. ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (90015)

The Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Public Administration are multidisciplinary programmes consisting of various stand alone academic modules that collectively form an integral whole. They are delivered through a mixed mode with site supports provided through tutors and research/ library centres. Both programmes a year long academic programme which seek to develop a strong leadership cadre, critical thinkers who are well rounded and prepared to contribute towards the upliftment and/or development of society. The Certificated programmes are currently only available to specifically funded groups working in public and development institutions and can be tailored/developed to suit the particular needs of the client. D. 11.1 Admission/Entry requirements: Certificate: A Pass at senior certificate level with relevant experience in the public, development or private sectors. The relevance may be determined by the Coordinator of the Programme for the certificate programme. Advanced Certificate: For the Advanced certificate, entry is at least a Certificate in Public Administration or equivalent and relevant qualification as well as experience or relevant work experience.

D. 11.2 Target groups

Public officials, development practitioners and policy makers. The programmes have been designed to provide foundation theoretical grounding in the field of Public Administration. Groups of candidates working within public and development institutions.

D. 11.3 Articulation

The aim of the Programmes is to enable qualifiers to acquire specific knowledge, skills and applied competence for continued personal growth, gainful economic activity, rewarding contributions to enterprises, the economy and society. The qualification also seeks to provide a solid basis for further advancement and study in the field of Public Administration and Management. The qualifications will provide significant numbers of graduates with practical public sector, and leadership skills thereby equip them with innovative ways of thinking and doing things in their communities. They will also widen and deepen the learners‟ scholarly critique in ways that impact positively on public policy making and implementation.

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The Certificated programmes will further enable the learner to acquire basic skills in research and manipulation of data to contribute meaningfully in the implementation of policy and public service delivery improvement.

D. 11.4 Structure of programmes

Year long programmes The Programmes can be delivered at the preferred site of funder

D. 11.5 Programme delivery

Innovative mixed mode of delivery is employed including tutorials, support contact sessions, video sessions (where possible) and e- interactive learning. Course manuals are made available to students but they are encouraged to research and supplement the readings provided to ensure a robust understanding of the subject matter. Tutor/Lecturer facilitated learning, group discussions and debates.

D.11.6 Assessment Combinations of assessment methods are employed. The assessment of learners will be largely through; assignments, reflective learning reports Case studies Comprehensive final written examination on coursework will be used to evaluate the learner's level of knowledge of the subject area across a range of critical foci in the sector.

D.11.7 Outline of modules in the Certificate in Public Administration (62004)

Title of module Code Credits Core modules Introduction to Public Administration IPA 101 16 Introduction to HRM & Employee resourcing IHR 101 32 Introduction to governance/Nature & scope of political IGP 101 16 science Local government and Administration LGA 101 16 Elective modules (one of the following) Introduction to Development IDV 101 8

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Introduction to Civil Society Studies ICS 101 8 Total credits 88

D.11.8 Description of Modules (62004)

IPA 101: Introduction to Public Administration Purpose: To provide one with an understanding of how public administration (the nature and practice of government) works; to provide learners with an understanding of the concept of public administration as a field of study and how to relate theory to praxis Contents: the concept of public administration, public management, the political- administrative interface, the dynamics of activities in the public sector, comparisons with other government systems. Instruction: Contact sessions, tutorial support, peer teaching, comprehensive study manuals. Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through group and individual presentations and written assignment.

IHR 101: Introduction to Human Resource Management and Employee Resourcing Purpose: To help students understand issues relating to management of human resources in the workplace. To equip them with theory and practical application of managerial skills as future human resource managers. To help students to understand the importance of planning in attaining as well as retaining the most suitable employees for successful continued existence of organisations. Contents: Background to the study of HRM, definitions, field, policies, human being as an employee as well as challenges facing HRM. Instruction: Tutor supported group discussions, comprehensive study packs, contact sessions. Assessment: research based case study. Credits: 32

IGP 101: Nature and Scope of Political Science/ Introduction to Governance Purpose: To provide participants with a practical understanding of politics to help them in leadership roles and analysis of events in society. Accordingly, it is not a polemic treatise although debate is inevitable in matters of social or societal organisation. The module seeks to stimulate candidates to sufficiently enable them to engage in further research to satisfy their quest for the deeper understanding of political debate and events. Contents: The development of Political; Science as an academic discipline. Basic concepts as politics, political science, political economy and the content of political science, constitutions, democracy thereby giving the relevant

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application to Africa. Trends in the discourse of Political science, relation of Political Science to Political Economy, the relationship between politics and administration, the future of Political Science in the African and world contexts. Instruction: Independent study based on detailed course manuals, supportive tutorial and contact sessions Credits: 1 6 Assessment: Written assignment

LGA101: Local Government and Administration Purpose: to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the functioning of local government as a conduit for development. Contents: Defining local government, examining models/systems of local government, the role of local government in facilitating development. Instruction: Tutor based facilitation, contact sessions, and peer teaching. Credits: 16 Assessment:

IDV 101: Introduction to Development Purpose: to introduce learners to the concept of development Contents: Theories of development, human-centred development, social and human aspects of development, human development. Instruction: contact sessions, peer teaching, independent study and research Credits: 8 Assessment: written assignment

ICS 101: Introduction to Civil Society Studies Purpose: providing the learner (aspiring civil society activist) with the opportunity to develop the various capacities regarded as part of addressing problems and challenges in the immediate society. Contents: the constitution and rule of law, citizenship, civil society and human rights, democracy, International bill of rights, international conventions, communication, social partners in development, effective community and partner engagement. Instruction: Credits: 8 Assessment: written assignment, group presentations

POST GRADUATE OFFERINGS/PROGRAMMES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

The University of Fort Hare has built an impressive profile in en-skilling public servants and over the years has educated and skilled large numbers of people who now hold key public sector leadership positions in Africa but more significantly in South Africa. These Public Administration programmes have been developed by the University of Fort Hare,

150 registered with the Council for Higher Education and accredited by the South African Qualifications Authority to equip learners with the competencies that are needed for meaningful contribution in Public sector management across all the three spheres of government: national, provincial and local government as well as in non-government organizations. Learners will acquire and develop innovative skills and competencies in the dynamic and challenging environment of Public Administration. (Please refer to the general rules for further information)

D.12 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION HONOURS DEGREE (62502) D.12.1 Admission requirements D.12.1.1 A learner may be admitted as a candidate for the degree when she/he- D.12.1.2 Has obtained the degree of Bachelor of Administration or to the status of Bachelor of Administration at university level; D.12.1.3 Possesses relevant managerial experience in the Public Sector. D.12.1.4 Any learner who seeks admission on the bases of 1.1.1 should have obtained an average of at least 60% at the NQF6 level in the final assessment of the relevant area of specialisation or major, unless decided otherwise by the Programme Unit, at the recommendation of the relevant qualification director(s).

D.12.2 Duration of the programme D.13.2.1The honours programme shall extend over not less than two consecutive semesters of full-time study and not more than four semesters over three years. D.13.2.2 A learner may, with the permission of the Programme Coordinator, attend and complete the programme on a part-time basis in no less than four semesters and not more than six semesters, which may spread over four years.

D.12.3 Areas of specialisation The degree may be conferred when a learner has completed five core modules and one elective.

Title of Module Code Credits

Core Modules Methodology & Research Methods PAD 511 24 Research Project PAD 526 32 Advanced theories of Public Administration PAD 512 16

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Advanced Public Financial Management PAD 513 16 Public and Municipal Human Resource Mgt PUB 525 16 Elective Modules - One of the following: Local Government & Administration PAD 524 16 Labour relations & the public sector PAD 521 16 Public Policy PAD 522 16 Public Sector Management PAD 523 16

The examination consists of five papers and a research project.

PAD 511 Methodology and Research Methods Examination of such issues as the philosophy of research, creation of knowledge, design and execution of research. 24 credits. Examination: One 3 hour paper.

PAD 512 Advanced Theories of Public Administration An advanced study of schools of administrative theory. 16 credits. Examination: One 3 hour paper

PAD 513 Advanced Public Financial Management An advanced study of the major issues in financial management: Democratic principles for public financial management; public choices and public finance; organisational rules for public financial management; public revenue; features and functions of public budget; financing operations. 16 credits. Examination: One 3 hour paper

PAD 521 Labour Relations and the Public Sector The course examines labour relations in political and socio-economic context, the role of government in labour relations and labour relations in the public sector. 16 credits. Examination: One 3 hour paper

PAD 522 Public Policy The course covers the planning process, policy making, implementation, evaluation and analysis. 16 credits. Examination: One 3 hour paper

PAD 523 Public Sector Management The course covers skills for public managers: public management environment, leadership and motivation, decision-making techniques, change management, management of conflict, project management, information management, communications and negotiation, strategic management. 16 credits. Examinations: One 3 hour paper

PAD 524 Local Government and Administration An advanced study of selected contemporary problems of central and local government including political, structural and financial problems; Application of relevant legislation. 16 credits. Examination: One 3 hour paper.

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PUB 525 Public and Municipal Human Resources Management Management study of the major issues in public and municipal human resource administrative functions – provision, support, training and development & utilization of human resources. 16 credits. Examination: One 3 hour paper

PAD 526 Research Project The learner must undertake a research project which he must submit s/he must submit a written report of not less than 20 typed pages and not more than 35 pages. The topic for the project should be chosen in consultation with the Department. The report must show clearly that the learner is able to apply research methods empirically. Prerequisites: POL 311 & POL 321. 32 credits. Examination: One 3 hour paper

D.13 MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME (31010)

D.13.1 Admission/Entry requirements • 4-year Bachelors /Honours degree or has successfully completed a similar degree at NQF 7. • Consideration may be given to those with 3-year Bachelor degree and extensive managerial experience. Admission into the programme can be obtained at the beginning of the academic year but application forms are readily available at the end of the preceding academic year. Note that applicants may be invited for an interview and/or required to write a paper. Applicants must attach their CV‟s. D.13.2 Target group Public officials, who are familiar with the challenges of the Public Sector as well as graduates of other disciplines who want to integrate their areas of interest and academic pursuits through a wide range of courses D.13.3 Duration of the Programme The Master of Public Administration is a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years programme. A combination of contact and other creative modes of education are employed for effective learning purposes. Studies are arranged through block release coursework and research. There are two exit qualifications in the programme • Postgraduate Diploma (Obtained after completing all course work and if the learner does not wish to undertake a supervised detailed one year research project.) • Master of Public Administration (Obtained after completing two years of study which includes course work and research project).

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D.13.4 Assessment Assessment includes course work and a supervised research project/ dissertation. • Continuous assessment will be done through assignments, essays, presentations, participation on work seminars, and submission of portfolios. Summative assessment will be done through a 3 hour examination for fundamental and core modules. • The research project accounts for 50% of total requirements for the Masters Degree programme. D.13.5 Articulation The programme provides learners with the option of choosing one of three elective streams as follows: • Public Administration • Educational Policy & Management • Social Policy & Development On completion of the Masters Degree programme, graduates will be able to pursue Doctoral studies, if they so wish. D.13.6 Module Content (includes fundamental, core and specialist/elective modules) Fundamental Fundamental Course (required for candidates who do not have a Public Administration/Management background or training)

Level Title of Module Code Credit

100 Fundamental Introduction to Governance / Public Administration PAD 701 8

Level Title of Module Code Credit

Core 100 Research Methodology PAD 811 8

Research Part II PAD 821 8

Leadership & Public Sector Management PAD 812 16

Administrative Theories PAD 813 16

Information Technology for Public Sector Managers PAD 814 8

Human Resource Management PAD 822 16

Public Financial Management PAD 823 16

Project Management PAD 824 10

Specialist/Electives

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Public Administration stream PAD 815 10 Local Government & Administration PAD 816 10 Development Management PAD 825 10 Inter-governmental Relations Education Policy and Management stream PAD 817 10 Educational Leadership PAD 818 10 Educational Policy PAD 826 10 Managing the Curriculum Social Policy and Development stream PAD 819 10 Social Policy & Social Issues PAD 810 10 Development Management & Policy PAD 827 10 Theories of Development PAD 828 10 Political Economy of Southern Africa

Total 128

200 Research Project/Dissertation PAD 800 128 • Proposal Development • Scientific Research • Research Report

Total 128

D.13.7 Description of Modules

PAD 701: Introduction to Governance/Public Administration Purpose: Required for candidates who do not have a Public Administration/Management background or training, to enable the learner who does not have the relevant work experience/training to acquire basic knowledge of Public Administration and Management and the concept of governance. Content: Definition of terms in Public Administration, the development of the science of Public Administration. Politics-administration dichotomy, policy-making, implementation, ethics in the public sector. Principles and values that govern public administration – with specific reference to the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa; Act 108 of 1996, Chapter 10. Public-private sector partnerships, the customer concept in Public Administration (Batho Pele). Credits: 8 Prerequisites: None

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PAD 811 & PAD 821: Research Methodology (Part 1 & 2) Purpose: Learners will become familiar with the epistemological problems in the social sciences generally and in Public Administration in particular. They will gain greater knowledge about research designs; selecting, planning and proposing research projects. Content: Introduction to the philosophy of the social sciences, research methodology; quantitative and qualitative, survey research, action research; basic principles of sampling, research design; identifying and formulating the research problem, operationalising the research problem, data collection methods, data analysis and interpretation. Writing a research report. Credits: 16 Prerequisites: None

PAD 812: Leadership & Public Sector Management Purpose: To provide students with the necessary skills required to manage public institutions efficiently and effectively. The purpose is to sensitize learners to make innovative and positive contributions and change their environments. Content: Concepts such as management, public management, public administration and leadership. Leadership and management styles, characteristics of the public management environment, application and contextualisation of theoretical frameworks, management ethics and ethical conduct, professionalizing the public sector, the policy making process and policy implementation, corruption. Credits: 16 Prerequisites: None

PAD 813: Administrative Theories Purpose: To enable learners to correlate theory and practice in Public Administration. Identifying administrative theories that are relevant to the study of Public Administration. Content: Administration and public administration, administrative/managerial theories, scientific management school, leadership, generic functions, policy and policy-making, political administrative interface, professionalism and internationalisation. Credits: 16 Prerequisites: None

PAD 814: Information Technology for Public Sector Managers Purpose: Computer literacy course designed for those in public sector management positions to better prepare and assist them to utilise technological trends in the management processes. Content: MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Project, decision making using spreadsheets. Credits: 8

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Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy.

PAD 822: Human Resource Management Purpose: To provide public sector managers with skills required to manage human esources in the public sector in an efficient manner, practical public sector leadership skills. It will equip students with innovative ways of thinking and doing things in the process of service delivery. Content: The development of human resource management, employment, recruitment and selection, induction, orientation and placement. Legal aspects of employment, performance appraisal and career development, training and HR development. Remuneration and benefits, job evaluation and reward. Credits: 16 Prerequisites: None.

PAD 823: Public Financial Resource Management Purpose: To provide learners with the necessary knowledge and skills required to manage financial resources in the public sector in an efficient and effective manner. Content: Theoretical and conceptual foundations of public financial management, management of public financial resources, legislation relating to public finance. Credits: 16 Prerequisites: None

PAD 824: Project Management Purpose: To introduce students to Project Management in the public and development sector. To provide managers with skills necessary for the “projectisation” of their work responsibilities, especially the Strategic Plans of the department. Content: Models of project planning and management, project planning processes, process-based approach, critical path, the network diagram, work plans, work breakdown structures. MS Project. Credits: 10 Prerequisites: None

Elective/Specialist modules (Students would choose only one of the following streams)

STREAM 1: Public Administration

PAD 815: Local Government & Administration Purpose: To enable learners to acquire specific skills and applied competence for continued personnel growth, gainful activity and rewarding contributions to enterprises, the economy and society. It will provide practical public sector

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leadership skills and equip them with innovative ways of thinking and doing things in the process of service delivery and also promoting development at the local government level. Content: Co-operative governance, community participation, developmental local government, municipal partnerships, legislation relevant to local authorities. Structural relationship of local, national and provincial government. Performance management, interventions and institutional development. Credits: 10 Prerequisites: None

PAD 816/810: Development Management Purpose: It is meant for development practitioners and policy makers in government, NGO and CBO sectors who are required to manage the formulation, implementation and evaluation of development policies, programmes and projects for service delivery. Content: Development theories, the role of the state in development, the notion of sustainable development. An examination of the political, economic, cultural or social contexts that influence and within which management of development takes place. Identifying the major role players in development, different institutions at local, provincial and national level, as well as the international institutions that influence development in Africa. Empowering people for development and citizen participation, capacity building in local institutions. Credits: 10 Prerequisites: None

PAD 825: Inter-governmental Relations Purpose: To ensure learners develop skills and an understanding of the key concepts as well as the approaches/administrative issues in intergovernmental relations. Provide learners with a broad overview of intergovernmental relations, within the context of the Constitution and recent legislative and policy developments. Content: Approaches to governmental relations, interdependence of governmental bodies, vertical and horizontal relations, and extra- governmental relations. Social, political, economic and institutional extra-governmental relations. Mandate, agency, partnership. The concept of power in governmental relations. Credits: 10 Prerequisites: None

STREAM 2: EDUCATIONAL POLICY & MANAGEMENT

PAD 817: Educational Leadership Purpose: To prepare and develop bold, socially responsible educational leaders. This

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module is meant to increase and improve the skills, knowledge and leadership capacity of programme participants. Content: Leadership, teaching and learning for equity and high achievement. Systems thinking and strategic approaches to developing learning communities. Building organisational capacity, ethical, caring and reflective practice. Credits: 10 Prerequisites: None.

PAD 818: Educational Policy Purpose: To develop practical knowledge and skills to enhance public policy analysis in the education sector. It is intended to enable students to develop capacity to initiate, implement and evaluate policies and programmes in the education subsystem. Content: Policy making process, Education policy. Theories and approaches in the field of public policy analysis and the policy process. Policy goals, policy environment (cultural, political, ideological and socio-economic conditions). Policy instruments. Evaluation of education policies. Credits: 10 Prerequisites: None

PAD 826: Managing the Curriculum Purpose: To introduce the major theoretical and organisational issues that underpin approaches to managing the curriculum in schools and colleges; examine a range of constraints and opportunities within which curriculum policies are formulated; link curriculum policies to curriculum practice paying attention to external and internal pressures promoting change and innovation. Content: Curriculum development, policy-making and implementation. Curriculum construction, political, cultural, social environment influencing curriculum construction. Perspectives: traditionalists, post-modernists, critical analysis. Credits: 10 Prerequisites: None

STREAM 3: SOCIAL POLICY & DEVELOPMENT

PAD 819: Social Policy and Social Issues Purpose: To introduce social policy as a field of inquiry, affirm the understanding of social events in society and examine a range of value constraints as well as factual premises within which social policies are formulated. In addition, focus on the set of (endogenous and exogenous) forces impinging on society and economy is examined. Content: Public policy, policy-making process, social needs, social problems, social welfare. Equality, rights and social justice. Equity and choice. Neo-liberal, social democratic, socialist and feminist perspectives. Actors in policy process, policy environment.

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Credits: 10 Prerequisites: None

PAD 810: Development Planning: See PAD 816 above

PAD 827: Theories of Development Purpose: To introduce theories and their relevance to social practitioners in South Africa that underpin approaches to promoting and conserving social and human-centred development and underscore that effective project management is a dynamic process that takes into consideration the human and social cartography. Credits: 10 Prerequisites: None OR

PAD 828: Political Economy of Southern Africa (10 credits) Purpose: To introduce concepts pertaining to regionalism and integration, globalisation. Content: The concept of political economy. World trade, regional/economic cooperation, free trade areas, customs unions. Regionalism/Regional integration, inter-governmentalism, people-to-people integration. The EU, NAFTA, AU, SADC, COMESA, SACU. World trade market, debt crisis, diversification of economies, trade imbalances, hegemony. Total: 128credits (excluding PAD 701).

PAD 800: Research Project/Dissertation This project accounts for 50% of the total requirement for the Masters Degree programme. The learner must present an academically/scientifically sound report on an approved research subject.

Steps in the process of undertaking this research project include: · Development of research proposals · Presentations at „peer-support‟ conferences · Presentation of proposals to the relevant school/stream · Undertake in-depth, guided research · Scientific reporting or writing up of the dissertation

D.14 MASTER OF ADMINISTRATION (PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION) BY RESEARCH (63003)

D.14.1 Target group Scholars and practitioners in the discipline of Public Administration and Management, who are grounded in the theoretical/foundational modules in the discipline and are keen to carry out research around a problem in the

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discipline/sector.

D.14.2 Admission/Entry requirement • Learners must hold a four-year Bachelors degree or Honours in the subject of Public Administration. • A person shall not be regarded as a learner unless such a person has been admitted to the degree required ( Public Administration) • Note that an assessment of work profile, research potential and other professional qualifications may be required. Also note that applicants may be invited for an interview and/or required to write a paper.

D.14.3 Duration of the Programme • Programme is by research work • Not less than two years and not more than 4 years • Where necessary, learners may be advised to register specific MPA modules to deepen and sharpen their theoretical understanding

D.14.4 Program Structure The candidate is expected to complete & pass the examination of his/her research project. • Any interruption shall terminate registration, in exceptional circumstances; learners shall submit a motivation through the Head of Department to Senate, which will make the final decision. • Senate may cancel registration if insufficient progress has been made in the study. In this event, all fees shall be forfeited.

D.14.5 Articulation The programme provides successful learners with articulation opportunities in the PhD or D. Admin programmes in Public Administration & Management.

DEVELOPMENT STUDIES OFFERINGS/PROGRAMMES

Development Studies makes provision for new themes and concepts that are emerging within this social science discipline, and which reflect the processes of transformation that are taking place at all levels regionally, nationally and globally at this particular conjuncture. In order to achieve this objective, a research methodology component has been incorporated into development issues. This is done in order to broaden and enrich the paradigm frame of Development Studies in line with ongoing research review and criticisms of more orthodox conceptions.

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1. UNDERGRADUATE MODULES

These modules are offered within the in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in the following programmes: BSc Sc (Plain) as a major. BA as a an elective BSc Sc as (HRM) as a major OR to 200 as an elective BSocial Work as a major OR to 200 level as an elective BLib as a major Diploma in Lirary and Information Sc as as an elective

DEV 111 AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CONCEPT OF “DEVELOPMENT” Purpose: to introduce students to the concept of “Development” Content: the course focuses on social and human aspects of development ; competing theories about development including national, colonial, modernization, gender equity and human development. Gives a discursive analysis of development to denote its diversity of meaning by theoreticians and activists. Instruction: 4 lectures per week, group discussions and assignments. Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, group presentations and assignments Examination: 3 hour examination moderated internally

DEV 122 AN OVERVIEW OF THE AFRICAN POLITICAL ECONOMY Purpose: to help students to understand issues underlying the political economy of development. Content: An overview of the Political Economy of South Africa since the 19 , including the incorporation of the African continent into the world economic system and an examination of the state and its role in development.. Instruction: 4 lectures per week, group work and assignments. Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, group presentations and assignments Examination: 3 hour examination moderated internally

DEV 211 HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY Purpose: To help students understand issues relating to the workings of the world economy. Content: The International Economic system since 1945: An Historical Overview of the International Finance and Trade Systems. The working of the Brettonwoods institutions, Impact of Developing World, and Sub-Saharan Africa specifically.

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Instruction: 3 lectures per week, group work and assignments. Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, group presentations and assignments Examination: 3 hour examination moderated internally.

DEV 222 DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN, HUMAN, ENVIRONMENTAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEM Purpose: To help students understand issues relating to urban development including environment as well as human and technological development. Content: Urban Development and Management in the Developing World: The Development of the Social and Human Resources. The Environmental System. Population and Technological Growth in Developing Countries. Instruction: 3 lectures per week, group work and assignments. Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, group presentations and assignments Examination: 3 hour examination moderated internally

DEV 311 DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND STRATEGIES IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD Purpose: To help students understand issues relating to development planning and the role played by multilateral institutions of development. Content: Development Planning and Strategies in Developing Countries: The role of Multilateral Institutions (IMF, IBRD, GATT/WTO, EU-ACP) in the context of the “New World Order”. Economic Integration Theory. Economic Cooperation and Integration in Southern Africa. Instruction: 4 lectures per week, group work and assignments. Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, group presentations and assignments Examination: 3 hour examination moderated externally

DEV 322 RURAL SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Purpose: To enhance the students‟ knowledge of issues of rural social development. Content: Sociological theory and Rural Social Development. Strategies of Rural Social Development in Southern / South Africa. Instruction: 3 lectures per week, group work and assignments. Credits: 16 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, group presentations and assignments Examination: 3 hour examination moderated externally

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POST GRADUATE OFFERINGS/PROGRAMMESIN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

D.156 Development Studies Honours (30507) D.15.1 Entry Requirements:

A Bachelor degree in the social sciences with a pass mark of not less than 60% for the major courses in the last year of study. In cases of a general BA degree candidates must have passed at least one social science course with a pass mark of not less than 60% in the last year of study. Special admission to the programme would be given, subject to the approval of the HOD, to students who possess an undergraduate degree in the relevant areas but do not meet the admission requirements specified.

Course Title of Module Codes Credits Compulsory Modules Research Methodology in Development Studies DEV 511 32

Development Management in the Developing Countries DEV 513 32

Research Project DEV 523 32 Elective Modules Political Economy of Health in Developing Countries DEV 522 16

Gender issues and Social Change DEV 524 16

Strategies and Organization of Rural Social Change DEV 514 16

Development Strategies and Planning in Sub-saharan Africa DEV 525 16

COMPULSORY MODULES

DEV 511 Research methodology Purpose: To acquaint students with the different activities undertaken in the research process as well as the philosophical understanding of social science research. Content: Research methodology identifies several principal types of activities, each of which can be regarded as a stage in the research process, problems hypothesis, research designs, measurement, data collection, data analysis and empirical generalizations. Development Research includes research approaches, research procedures for development, policy research cycle, development research, and facts and values. Research techniques include sampling, questionnaire experimental and quasi-experimental designs; and

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Ethical issues in social science research. Instruction: One 3 hour lecture per week, group work and assignments. Credits: 32 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, group presentations and assignments. Examination: 3 hour examination moderated externally.

DEV 513 Development management in the developing countries Purpose: To help students understand issues relating to the management development in developing countries. Content: A critical examination of the concept of development management and its applicability in developing countries, and in South Africa particularly; Development management and its locus in the provision of service. The political and economic environment of development management ; local institutional development; the role of social organizations in development management. Instruction: one 3hour lecture per week. Credits: 32 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, group presentations and assignments Examination: 3 hour examination moderated externally.

DEV 523 Research project Purpose: To help students to apply their theoretical knowledge of research methodology and to master writing and thinking skills including logical and coherent argumentation. Content: Research project in the area of study approved by the Head of Department of not more than 10 000 words in length. Instruction: occasional seminars and presentations on research topics. Credits: 32

ELECTIVE MODULES

DEV 512 Development strategies and planning in sub-saharan Africa Purpose: To help enhance students understanding of issues relating to the new international order pertaining to development issues. Content: The New World Order in the current conjuncture. An historical overview of the international monetary system since 1945; The multilateral international agencies in the economic development of developing countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa; Economic integration theory; Economic cooperation and integration in Southern Africa. Instruction: one 3 hour lectures per week. Credits: 32 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, group presentations and

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assignments Examination: 3 hour examination moderated externally.

DEV514 Strategies and organisations of rural social development Purpose: To acquaint students with issues in social development in the rural sector. Content: Examines issues and theories of development with regard to change in rural societies; strategies influenced by ideologies; Agriculture and industry; Class stratification/Agribusiness and plantation agriculture; Gender issues in rural development and population; Contraception and social control; the farm size/land reform debate; Debates on technology; Marketing Boards and agricultural markets; cooperatives, primary health care and development; Agricultural development and the environment. Instruction: one 3 hour lectures per week. Credits: 32 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, group presentations and assignments Examination: 3 hour examination moderated externally.

DEV 522 Political economy of health in developing countries Purpose: To help enhance the knowledge of students on issues relating to the social production of health and illness and the medicalisation of health. Content: Understanding medicine and health; the social production of health and illness; health, illness and underdevelopment; the social production of medicine care; women, medicine and social reproduction; medical power and social knowledge; public health, medicine and social reproduction in South Africa; towards alternative medical care health system. Instruction: one 3 hour lecture per week. Credits: 32 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, group presentations and assignments Examination: 3 hour examination moderated externally.

DEV 524 Gender issues and social change Purpose: To acquaint students with issues of gender relations and social change. Content: Feminist theories and the concept of gender; different strategies to deal with gender relations and the empowerment of women, gender and development in Southern / South Africa. Instruction: one 3 hour lecture per week, group work and assignments. Credits: 32 Assessment: Continuous assessment through class tests, group presentations and assignments Examination: 3 hour examination moderated externally.

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D.16 MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (31001)

D.16.1 Purpose To equip the student with both theoretical and methodological grasp, to integrate theory and practice and to operationalise theory into a research programme. D.16.2 Mode of Delivery Research only D.16.3 Articulation Vertically, qualifiers may enrol for doctoral studies. Horizontally, learners can have access to other Masters programmes in the faculty or in the faculty of Social Sciences. D.16.4 Admission Criteria A Bachelor’s degree in the social and human sciences With a pass mark of not less than 60% for the major courses in the last year of study. A research proposal of less than 600 words indicating the topic, introduction, the problem statement, objectives of the study and the methodology.

D.16.5 Outcomes Exit Outcomes Understanding of the conceptual and theoretical aspects of the development complex and to make pragmatic interventions. Ability to translate or to operationalise theory into a research programme. Capacity to design and write a thesis that can respectably stand alongside refereed and published research in the same field and have practical application in the social context. Critical cross-field outcomes Ability to work in both the urban and rural contexts in investigating and formulating different strategies and policies for development, including carrying out institutional policy and strategic planning at all levels of governance.

D.16.6 Integrated Assessment Seminar presentations, group discussions and debates including written research proposals which are used to assess mastery of the theory and conceptual clarity. Research competence and analytical skills are assessed from the dissertation and the use of case Studies

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review of literature and writing of a research proposal undergirded by a series of seminar presentation for peer assessment. This culminates into a final assessment of the proposal by the research committee of the Faculty. The remaining year is devoted to the writing and defending of the research thesis. D.17. Doctor of philosophy (Social Sciences Development Studies): Ph D (Social Sciences Dev) 61502 – (DDV901) D.17.1 Purpose To equip the student with both theoretical and methodological grasp, towards building conceptual and empirical oversight. The intended outcome is the ability to work at the paradigmatic level of development. The PhD is predicated upon the premise that the student has mastered the ability to translate or operationalise theory into a research programme at the Masters level. D.17.2 Mode of delivery By research only.

D.17.3 Articulation Qualifiers may enrol for post-doctoral studies. Horizontally, learners can have access to other PhD programmes in the faculty or in the faculty of Social and Human Sciences.

D.17.4 Admission CriteriaA Masters degree with a pass mark of not less than 60% for the major courses (in the case o f coursework Masters) or a good masters and evidence of scholarly contribution (in the case of a research Masters). A research proposal of less than 600 words indicating the topic, introduction, the problem statement, objectives of the study and the methodology.

D.17.5 Exit level outcomes Understanding of the conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of development thinking and action Ability to understand and to successfully carry out the analysis and evaluation of policy and to determine the political economy of policy paradigm shifts. Capacity to design and write a thesis that can respectably stand alongside refereed and published research in the same field and have practical application in the social context. Critical Cross-field outcomes Ability to work in both the urban and rural contexts in investigating and formulating different strategies and policies for development, including carrying out institutional policy and strategic planning at all levels of governance.

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Integrated assessment Seminar presentations, group discussions and debates including written research proposals which are used to assess mastery of the theory and conceptual clarity. Research competence and analytical skills are assessed from the dissertation and the use of case studies

D.17.6 Programme structure The programme runs through two to five years. The first year is devoted to the review of literature and writing of a research proposal undergirded by a series of seminar presentation for peer assessment. This culminates into a final assessment of the proposal by the research committee of the Faculty. The remaining years are for the writing and defending of the research thesis.

D.18 Doctor of Administration (in Public Administration) – 61504 – DPA900

D.18.1 Purpose To equip the student with both theoretical and methodological grasp, towards building conceptual and empirical oversight. The intended outcome is the ability to work at the paradigmatic level of development. The PhD is predicated upon the premise that the student has mastered the ability to translate or operationalise theory into a research programme at the Masters level.

D.18.2 Mode of delivery By research only.

D.18.3 Articulation Qualifiers may enrol for post-doctoral studies. Horizontally, learners can have access to other PhD programmes in the faculty.

D.18.4 Admission Criteria A Masters degree with a pass mark of not less than 60% for the major courses (in the case o f coursework Masters) or a good masters and evidence of scholarly contribution (in the case of a research Masters). A research proposal of less than 600 words indicating the topic, introduction, the problem statement, objectives of the study and the methodology.

D.18.5 Exit level outcomes Understanding of the conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of development thinking and action

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Ability to understand and to successfully carry out the analysis and evaluation of policy and to determine the political economy of policy paradigm shifts. Capacity to design and write a thesis that can respectably stand alongside refereed and published research in the same field and have practical application in the social context. Critical Cross-field outcomes Ability to work in both the urban and rural contexts in investigating and formulating different strategies and policies for development, including carrying out institutional policy and strategic planning at all levels of governance. Integrated assessment Seminar presentations, group discussions and debates including written research proposals which are used to assess mastery of the theory and conceptual clarity. Research competence and analytical skills are assessed from the dissertation and the use of case studies

D.18.6 Programme structure The programme runs through two to five years. The first year is devoted to the review of literature and writing of a research proposal undergirded by a series of seminar presentation for peer assessment. This culminates into a final assessment of the proposal by the research committee of the Faculty. The remaining years are for the writing and defending of the research thesis.

SPECIALIZED UNITS/AGENCIES WITHIN THE FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE AND THE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

PUBLIC FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY (PFSA)

D. Griffiths, PFSA Executive Manager (Acting), H Dip Acc (Natal) PFSA Staff: M. Kuipers, Senior Manager: Training and Development, N.Dip Internal Auditing (PE Technikon), PGD Higher Education & Training (UFH) B. Randall, Senior Manager: Supply Chain Management, MBA (Business School Netherlands), MCIPS O. Mokitlane, Subject Matter Expert: Public Financial Management, B.Com (UWC) X. Dlanga, Subject Matter Expert: Public Financial Management, B. Soc Science (UCT) M. Kwinana, Subject Matter Expert: Public Financial Management, B.Com Acc (UFH) S. Lugumba, Subject Matter Expert: Public Financial Management, B.Com (Hons) B. Situnda, Administrator, Secretarial Diploma (East London Technical College) B. Mekuto, PFSA Receptionist N. Dip Marketing Management (EL College)

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K. Gola, Administrator, N. Dip Office Management & Technology (CUT) P. Mapasa, Administrator, CIST Advanced Diploma (Almega) & SSE Diploma (ELCI) L. Futuse, Manager: Education & Training Quality Assurance, Post Graduate Diploma in Enterprise Management (Rhodes) A. Nyandeni, Quality Reviewer, B. Comm. (Acc) (UFH) W. Flanagan, Junior Subject Matter Expert: Supply Chain Management B. Sali, Administrator, B. Admin (UFH) L. Nomkala, Administrator, N Dip Information Technology (WSU) D. Augustine, Systems Specialist, N. Dip Information Technology (NMMU) K. Skosana, Office Manager, B.Com (UFH) Z. Ngxenge, Junior Finance Clerk, Diploma – Information Technology P. Machakela, Housekeeping T. Qwemeshe, Housekeeping

Contact Information: Telephone: +27 (040) 608 5300 Fax: +27 (040) 608 5301 Web-site: http://pfsa.ufh.ac.za

SPECIAL PROJECTS AT THE PUBLIC FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY (PFSA)

Sound financial management skills are critical in the pursuit of good governance and service delivery in the public sector. To this end, the University of Fort Hare (UFH) and the Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury (ECPT) established the Public Financial Services Agency (PFSA) to develop and deliver quality training solutions that would build and enhance the intellectual capacity of executives, managers and operational staff in the Eastern Cape provincial administration.

Our Vision is to lead in the support of the public financial management reform within emerging economies.

Our Mission is to provide quality, relevant, customized and practical solutions, through; Continuous research and development, Effective use and management of our resource and knowledge base, Accredited training programmes, Workplace-based support, Effective partnerships, and Contributing to local economies. In our quest to fulfil our mission, PFSA have adopted a holistic approach in the design and development of our solutions. This includes extensive public sector research, skills profiling, reference groups, stakeholder participation, continuous evaluation, benchmarking and a total quality management system.

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Quality assurance of the training materials, facilitator selection and training delivery is a central aspect of PFSA quality management. Our solutions are outcomes based and meet the requirements of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

PFSA provides solutions to address all levels of skills in Public Sector Financial Management and Supply Chain Management. We have researched, developed and delivered Short Course and Certificate programmes in order to meet the needs of our learner audience.

The following Public Sector specific programmes exist: Certificate in Public Financial Management Certificate in Finance for Non-Finance Managers Certificate in Supply Chain Management Certificate in Municipal Financial Management Public Financial Management Short Courses Supply Chain Management Short Courses Local Government Short Courses and Unit Standards

Certificate in Public Financial Management, NQF Level 5 (120 Credits)

The objective of the certificate programme is to develop the capacity of public officials working in finance. The certificate programme is delivered in block sessions over a period of 24 months. The programme is delivered on the Bhisho Campus. The curriculum includes seven core subjects (compulsory) and two elective subjects.

Course Structure: Days in Module Credits Class Policy Making and Implementation 15 6 Public Financial Management 20 7 Financial Orientation 10 4 Public Accounting and Reporting 15 6 Auditing and Governance 15 6 Supply Chain Management 15 6 Budgeting and Costing 10 4 Elective 1 10 4 Elective 2 10 4 Total 120 47

Elective subjects: • Expenditure Management

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• Revenue Management • Asset Management

Assessment: The programme incorporates both formative and summative assessment and requires learners to prepare a Portfolio of Evidence which will contain evidence of competency in the form of assignments, case studies and research projects. Summative assessment of all subjects is carried out through examinations.

Certificate in Public Sector Supply Chain Management, NQF Level 5 The objective of the certificate programme is to bridge the gap between traditional methods of procuring goods and services and the balance of the supply chain; at the same time addressing procurement related matters that are of strategic importance. The programme will introduce internationally accepted best practice principles in the awarding and management of contracts so as to maximise value for money whilst, at the same time, addressing government‟s preferential procurement policy objectives and transforming procurement and provisioning practices into an integrated SCM function. The programme will improve the knowledge, skills and attitudes of all Supply Chain Management Practitioners and Officials involved in the SCM function.

The certificate programme is delivered in block sessions over a period of 12 months. The programme is delivered on the Bhisho Campus. The curriculum includes eight core subjects (compulsory) and one elective subject.

Course Structure: Days in Module Credits Class Introduction to Public Sector Supply Chain Management 15 6 Demand Management 15 6 Acquisition Management I 20 7 Acquisition Management II 10 4 Risk Management 10 4 Logistics Management 15 6 Disposal Management 10 4 Supply Chain Performance Review 10 4 Elective 15 6 Total 120 47 Elective subjects: Expenditure Management

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Financial Reporting Revenue Management Asset Management Project Management

Certificate in Finance for Non-Finance Managers, NQF Level 5

The objective of the certificate programme is to provide accredited professional development, training and support in financial management for non-financial managers. The programme will equip managers with the skills and knowledge required to cope effectively with the demand of the financial management environment in the Public Sector.

The certificate programme is delivered in block sessions over a period of 6 months. The programme is delivered on the Bhisho Campus. The curriculum includes seven core subjects.

Course Structure: Days in Module Class Orientation and Governance 2 Policy Analysis and Implementation 3 Public Financial Management 3 Performance Budgeting 3 Report Analysis and Decision Making 4 Supply Chain Management 3 Project and Programme Management 3 Total 21

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Certificate Programme in Municipal Financial Management, NQF Level 6

The purpose of this qualification is to enable qualifying learners to apply a strategic level of financial management competencies to ensure effective, efficient and economical utilization of public funds and resources at local government level. Learners will develop competencies to manage strategic planning and budgeting processes, financial management, internal control, auditing and reporting processes. Learners will benefit through enhancing their personal competencies, knowledge and skills so as to be able to complete tasks required in their employment contracts and by legislation.

The course is delivered through block sessions over a period of 24 months. Detailed learning material is presented using lectures, group discussions, case studies and activities. Learners are expected to complete classroom assignments, and present information during plenary sessions. Learners are required to complete workplace-based assessments constituting a portfolio of evidence in order to achieve competence in all the required assessment criteria as per the unit standards. A total of 166 credits are required to qualify for the certificate.

The programme is aimed at Senior and Middle Managers working in the local government sphere.

Fundamental Component: The Fundamental Component consists of two Unit Standards, one of which deals with consultation with stakeholders. Consultation is an important process in the setting and implementation of policy and procedures. This Unit Standard will enable learners to see the importance of consultation and provide them with the necessary skills to consult with stakeholders. The second Fundamental Standard deals with ethical behaviour, which is vitally important for municipal officials if public administration is to have credibility amongst the broad public. Both unit standards are compulsory.

US ID Modules Credits 116348 Conduct a stakeholders consultation around municipal finance 8 programmes 116343 Apply the principles of ethics in a Municipal environment 10

Core Component: The Core Component consists of Unit Standards to the value of 136 credits, which deal with the core competencies required by municipal official in the areas of strategic planning and budgeting, financial management and internal control. All Standards are compulsory.

US ID Modules Credits 116345 Apply the principles of budgeting within a municipality 15 116342 Apply approaches to municipal income and expenditure within 15

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multi-year framework 116340 Apply costing principles to municipal operation and service 11 based costing 116339 Apply risk management in south African municipalities 10 116346 Apply techniques and South African statutes to cash and 10 investment management in a municipal environment 116344 Apply the Inter-governmental Fiscal Relations Act to municipal 10 finance management 116347 Contribute to capital planning and financing 15 116358 Contribute to the strategic planning process in a South African 15 municipality 116362 Manage municipal assets and liabilities 11 116353 Participate in the design and implementation of municipal 12 supply chain management 116364 Plan a municipal budgeting and reporting cycle 8 116363 Prepare and analyze municipal financial reports 12

Elective Component: Learners are required to choose Unit Standards totalling a minimum of 12 credits from the Unit Standards from this component, which will enable the learner to obtain specialist insight into such matters as the use of technology in municipal administration, Internal Controls and Legislation and Performance Management.

US ID Modules Credits 11635 Conduct auditing planning and implementation in a South 12 1 African municipality 11634 Conduct performance management to a South African municipal 12 1 environment 11635 Design internal control and internal control evaluation framework 8 7 11636 Interpret South African legislation and policy affecting municipal 8 1 financial management 11636 Municipal information technology resources in a municipal 8 0 finance environment

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Senior and Executive Development Programme, namely the “Transforming Financial Governance Series”:

This was programme was designed to develop the capacity of senior and executive management in Financial Management related topics as featured below through seminars and workshops.

Description Days Asset Management for Senior Managers 2 Budgeting for Senior Managers 2 Financial Reports: Interpretation and Analysis 1 Managing Suspense Accounts 1 Performance Budgeting and Costing 5 Project Finance Decision Making 1 Project Management 5 Public Private Partnerships 3 Strategic and Annual Performance Planning 5 Supply Chain for Senior and Executive Managers 2 Policy Analysis and Interpretation Colloquiu m Assessing Strategic and Annual Performance Planning Seminar Financial Governance Seminar Financial Reforms Seminar Oversight of Performance Budgeting Systems Seminar Performance Budgeting Seminar Policy Analysis and Interpretation Seminar Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) Seminar

Short Courses Short courses delivered by PFSA range from 1 to 5 day interventions. These courses provide practical solutions relevant to the public sector. Quality assurance and accreditation of training materials, facilitator selection and training delivery is a central aspect of PFSA management.

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Public Financial Management Short Courses: Description Days Introduction to the PFMA 3 Finance for Non-Finance Managers 5 Budgeting in the Public Sector 4 Cash Flow Management 3 In Year Monitoring 3 Compensation of Employees 2 Revenue Management 2 Expenditure Management 3 Governance and Audit 2 Asset Management 5 Asset Management Case Study 2 Bank Reconciliation 1 Supplier Reconciliation 1 Persal Reconciliations 2 Quantitative Data Analysis 5 Role Of Management in Internal Control & Organisational Governance 2 Understanding Government 1

Supply Chain Management Short Courses: Description Days Introduction to Public Sector Supply Chain Management 4 Public Sector Supply Chain Management for Senior Managers 2 Orientation for Bid Committee Members (Specification, Evaluation & 3 Adjudication) Advanced Course in the Compilation, Evaluation & Adjudication of 4 Quotations & Bids Demand Management 3 Acquisition Management 4 Logistics Management 3 Disposal Management 2

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Risk Management 2 Supply Chain Performance Review 2 Guidelines for Procurement Plans 1 Contract Management 3 Suppliers Relationship Management 2 SCM Project Management 5

Local Government Short Courses: Description Days Municipal Finance Management Act 5 Asset Management 5 Project Management 5 General Accepted Municipal Accounting Practices 3 Community Participation 3 Integrated Development Plans 5

Local Government Unit Standards: Credit US ID Modules Days s 116345 Apply the principles of budgeting within a municipality 15 6 Design internal control and internal control evaluation 116357 8 3 framework Conduct auditing planning and implementation in a 116351 12 5 South African municipality Apply selected (Generally Recognised Accounting 119348 12 5 Practices) to periodic accounting reporting process Apply accounting principles and procedures in the 119350 15 6 preparation of reports and decision making Conduct stakeholder consultation around municipal 116348 8 3 finance programmes Apply the principles of ethics in a municipal 116343 10 4 environment Interpret South African legislation and policy affecting 116361 8 3 municipal financial management Discuss the selected legislative regulatory framework 119334 12 5 governing the public sector management and

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administration environment Apply principles of computerised systems to manage 119351 data and reports relevant to the public sector 10 4 administration Conduct working capital management activities in 119331 12 5 accordance with sound financial management policy Apply principles of information systems to public 119352 12 5 finance and administration Plan and implement public-private partnerships for 119353 12 5 municipal service delivery Apply operations research principles and tools in the 119343 15 6 management of project activities and resources Manage information technology resources in a 116360 8 3 municipal finance environment Conduct performance management to a South 116341 12 5 African municipal environment Apply cost management information systems in the 119341 15 6 preparation of management reports Apply approaches to municipal income and 116342 15 6 expenditure within multi-year framework Apply costing principles to municipal operation and 116340 11 4 service based costing Apply risk management in south African 116339 10 4 municipalities Apply techniques and South African statutes to cash 116346 and investment management in a municipal 10 4 environment Apply the Inter-governmental Fiscal Relations Act to 116344 10 4 municipal finance management 116347 Contribute to capital planning and financing 15 6 Contribute to the strategic planning process in a 116358 15 6 South African municipality 116362 Manage municipal assets and liabilities 11 4 Participate in the design and implementation of 116353 12 5 municipal supply chain management 116364 Plan a municipal budgeting and reporting cycle 8 3 116363 Prepare and analyze municipal financial reports 12 5

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAMME OLD SENIOR CERTIFICATE NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC) SUBJECT TOTAL SUBJECT LEVEL OF TOTAL REQUIREMENTS POINT REQUIREMENTS ACHIEVEMENT POINTS S - English Language 4 (50-59) 28 BCom Matric - Any other official Accounting exemption with 35 Language 4 (50-59) (60001) English-E (SG) - Mathematics 5 (60-69) & Maths-D - Life Orientation 3 (40-49) (SG)/ - Any 3 designated 4 (50-59) E (HG) subjects B Com Matric 35 -English Language 3(40 – 49) 26 Accounting exemption with -Any other official (60006/60014) English E (SG) language 4(50 – 59) & Maths D -Mathematics / 4(50 – 59) (SG)/ E(HG) Mathematics Literacy 7(80 – 89) -Life Orientation 3(40 – 49) -Any other 3 4(50 – 59) designated subjects BEconomics Matric - English Language 3 (40-49) 26 exemption with - Any other official English-E (SG) 35 Language 4 (50-59) & Maths-D (SG) - Mathematics 4 (50-59) / - Life Orientation 3 (40-49) E (HG) - Any 3 designated 4 (50-59) subjects

BCom (IS) Matric 35 - English Language 3 (40-49) 26 Exemption with - Any other official English-E (SG) Language 4 (50-59) Maths D (SC)/ - Maths Literacy/ 4 (50-59) E(HG) Mathematics - Life Orientation 3 (40-49) - Any 3 designated 4 (50-59) subjects BCom Inter- - English Language 3 (40-49) 25 Faculty - Any other official BCom Law Matric 30 Language 4 (50-59) exemption with - Maths Literacy/ 5 (60-69) BCom

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BUSE/ECO English-E (SG) Mathematics 4 (50-59) BCom & Maths-E (SG) - Life Orientation 3 (40-49) BUSE/IPS - Any 3 designated 4 (50-59) subjects BCom General BAdmin (HRM) Matric 24 - English Language 3 (40-49) 24 Exemption with - Any other official English-E (SG) Language 4 (50-59) & exposure in - Maths Literacy/ 4 (50-59) Matric Maths Mathematics 2 (30-39) BAdmin (PA) Matric 21 - Life Orientation 3 (40-49) Exemption with - Any 3 designated 4 (50-59) English-E (SG) subjects

TIME-TABLE FOR LECTURES AND EXAMINATIONS

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Bhisho Campus Time Table 2009 - 2012

BHISHO CAMPUS TIME TABLE

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C1 IPS 3 (G) ECO 2 (C) ECO 1 (B) PAD 2 (E) HRM1 (D) BEC 1 (F) BEC 2 C2 IPS 2 (B) ECO 3 (F) POL 2(D) PAD 3 (D) LLL 3 (B) (G) STA 1 BEC 3 D3 POL 1 (A) IPS 1 (A) POL 3 (G) STA 1 (C/D) (C/D) (A) PAD 1 D2 AFA 1 (E) HRM 3 (C) HRM 2 (F) AFA 2 (D) (G) LEA/LEC E2 EDE 2 (F/H) 2(D)

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