You can tailor your degree toward:
Accounting Science
Economics
Project Management
Business Management
Human Resource Management
Marketing Management
Each specialisation combines core business modules with electives in your chosen focus area.
Level 5 (First Year) – 120 Credits
Foundation in:
Management Theory
Financial Management
Information Technology
Marketing
HR
Economics
Logistics and Operations
Quantitative Modelling (Maths & Stats)
🧠 Year 1 gives you a broad foundation in how organisations function financially and strategically.
Level 6 (Second Year) – 120 Credits (108 Core + 12 Elective)
Intermediate topics:
Financial Accounting
Commercial Law
Leadership & Supervision
Macro & Microeconomics
Marketing in Context
Taxation
Project Management
HR (Contemporary Approach)
Choose one elective:
Project Management Standards
Management Accounting
Econometrics 1
Consumer Behaviour
Employee Relations
Business Management
🧩 Year 2 deepens your understanding and introduces your area of specialisation.
Level 7 (Third Year) – 120 Credits (60 Core + 60 Elective)
Core modules:
Financial Reporting
Market Mechanisms (Economics)
Project Management in Corporate Context
Equity and Employment Law
Research Methodology
Electives (Choose 5):
Includes options in:
Project Management Systems
Auditing
Digital Marketing
International Trade
Governance & Ethics
HR Performance Management
Strategic Planning
Branding
Business Development
International Projects
🚀 Year 3 focuses on applied learning, leadership, ethics, and research — preparing you for management or postgraduate study.
Manage financial processes and decisions responsibly.
Analyse and communicate business information effectively.
Apply economics to business strategy.
Manage projects using standard frameworks.
Design marketing and HR strategies ethically and strategically.
Lead and develop people and systems for continuous improvement.
Formative (40%) – continuous tasks like assignments, tests, presentations.
Summative (60%) – final exams or project portfolios.
Must achieve ≥50% overall to pass each module.
Assessment focuses on continuous learning and workplace application, not just memorisation.
Comparable to:
Australia: Swinburne University’s Bachelor of Business (300 credits)
Scotland: Strathclyde University’s BA (Hons) Business (4 years)
Both share similar:
Duration (3 years)
Core focus areas (Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Management)
Emphasis on sustainability, ethics, and employability
After this degree, you can advance to:
Vertical (NQF 8) – BCom Honours (Accounting, Business Management, etc.)
Horizontal (NQF 7) – Bachelors in Accounting, Business Management, or HR
No diagonal articulation (so not cross-field into engineering, for example)
Graduates can pursue roles such as:
Financial Manager / Accountant / Auditor
Project Manager / Operations Manager
Marketing Executive / Brand Manager
HR Specialist / HR Business Partner
Business Consultant / Entrepreneur
The qualification emphasizes:
Ethical decision-making
Sustainability & governance
Digital marketing & analytics
Project and business systems management
Employment equity and labour law
These align closely with current industry demands and NQF Level 7 competencies expected in business leadership roles.
Would you like me to create a structured 3-year study roadmap for this Bachelor of Commerce (with weekly topics, outcomes, and suggested study plan per semester)?
I can tailor it for your chosen specialisation (e.g., Project Management, Accounting, or Marketing).
You said:
no dingbats ever please. Please give me a list of requirements to pass and a structured roadmap especially if rpl is possible
ChatGPT said:
Excellent — clear and professional. Here’s a structured and practical guide to the Bachelor of Commerce (SAQA ID 122962) focusing only on:
Requirements to pass
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) route
Structured 3-year (or RPL-accelerated) study roadmap
No symbols or emojis — just a clean, factual academic layout.
Overall pass requirement:
Minimum of 360 credits at NQF Level 7.
You must complete all compulsory modules and your chosen electives.
Average mark: at least 50% per module.
Formative assessment (continuous): 40% of final mark.
Summative assessment (final exam/project): 60% of final mark.
Minimum credit distribution:
Level 5: 120 credits
Level 6: 120 credits (108 core + 12 elective)
Level 7: 120 credits (60 core + 60 elective)
Assessment requirements:
You must complete all assignments, class tests, projects, presentations, and final exams per module.
Formative assessments must be submitted on time — non-submission may result in failing the module.
Summative assessment must be passed with a minimum of 50%.
All academic integrity and plagiarism policies must be adhered to.
Attendance and participation:
Participation in online or contact sessions (depending on mode of study).
Satisfactory progress through continuous assessment checkpoints.
Exit requirement:
Completion of all modules and credit requirements at the specified levels.
All fees and administrative requirements must be settled before the degree is awarded.
RPL allows you to gain credit or exemption for modules based on:
Prior academic study.
Work experience or informal learning relevant to the module outcomes.
RPL criteria:
You must demonstrate that your knowledge, skills, and competencies match the learning outcomes of the module(s) you seek exemption for.
Evidence may include:
Certified academic transcripts from previous qualifications.
Portfolio of evidence (POE) detailing your work experience and responsibilities.
Certificates of training or short courses.
Supervisor references confirming practical experience aligned with module content.
Assessment of RPL applications is conducted by the Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE) according to CHE policies.
Typical RPL opportunities:
Level 5 modules: often awarded to experienced professionals in management, finance, HR, or project environments.
Level 6 modules: may be partially credited if you have a diploma or substantial work experience in a commercial or project setting.
Level 7 modules: usually require direct study unless you have extensive experience plus formal prior learning at NQF 6 or 7.
Possible time saving:
With substantial RPL approval, the qualification may be completed in 12 to 18 months instead of 3 years.
Below is a suggested roadmap for both standard progression (3 years) and accelerated RPL pathway (18 months).
Year 1 (NQF Level 5, 120 Credits)
Focus: Foundational business, management, and finance.
Management Theory
Financial Management
Information Technology for Business
Introduction to Marketing
Organisation and Production
Mathematics and Statistics (Quantitative Modelling)
Introduction to Human Resources
Purchasing and Logistics
Economic Systems
Marketing and Decision Making
Outcomes:
Understanding core business functions and structures.
Building quantitative and analytical skills.
Grasping introductory economics and marketing logic.
Year 2 (NQF Level 6, 120 Credits)
Focus: Intermediate management, economics, and law.
Core Modules (108 credits):
Financial Accounting
Commercial Law
Management, Leadership, and Supervision
Economics: Macro-economics
Marketing and the Business Environment
Taxation
Project Management: Philosophy and Context
Human Resources: A Contemporary Approach
Economics: Micro-economics
Elective (12 credits):
Select one from:
Project Management Body of Knowledge
Management Accounting
Econometrics 1
Consumer Behaviour
Employee Relations and Wellness
Management in Business
Outcomes:
Ability to analyse business and economic environments.
Apply leadership and law to decision-making.
Understand taxation, accounting, and HR practices.
Year 3 (NQF Level 7, 120 Credits)
Focus: Strategic management, research, and applied project work.
Core Modules (60 credits):
Accounting Sciences: Reporting
Economics: Market Mechanisms
Project Management in a Corporate Context
Management: Equity and Employment Equity in Business
Research Methodology
Electives (Select five, 60 credits total):
Options include:
Project Management: Systems Development and Life Cycle
Digital Marketing
Auditing
International Trade
Governance, Ethics, and Compliance
Performance Management and Rewards
Integrated Strategic Planning
Branding
Business Development
International Projects
Outcomes:
Apply strategic and integrated business management.
Conduct independent business research.
Demonstrate professional ethics, governance, and leadership.
Apply specialised skills aligned with your elective stream.
Stage 1: RPL Application (3–4 months)
Gather your portfolio of evidence.
Apply for RPL through AIE.
Undergo competency assessment interviews and portfolio review.
Receive written confirmation of modules credited.
Stage 2: Remaining Study (12 months)
Focus on uncredited Level 6 and 7 modules, including:
Research Methodology
Project Management in a Corporate Context
Advanced electives relevant to your professional field.
Complete capstone project or research component.
Stage 3: Assessment and Completion
Pass all required assessments with a minimum of 50%.
Submit final integrated research or project portfolio.
Requirement
Description
Total Credits
360
NQF Level
7
Duration
3 years (standard) / 12–18 months (RPL)
Minimum Pass Mark
50% per module
Assessment Split
40% formative, 60% summative
RPL Option
Yes, based on prior learning and experience
Exit Qualification
Bachelor of Commerce
Progression
Eligible for BCom Honours (NQF 8)
If you tell me your academic background and work experience, I can specify which modules you are likely to receive RPL for and design a personalised 18-month completion plan that lists only the modules you would need to complete.