Teaching & Learning Methods (Student centered, independent & lifelong learning)
Lectures per week: 4 X 45 min
Lectures per week: 4 X 45 min
Tutorials per week: 1 X 45 min
Tutorials per week: 2 X 45 min ICT Utilisation: Projects, case study, assignments & simulation Library Utilisation: Projects, case study, assignments & simulation Blackboard: Self study Self & small group study: Team & Independent learning
Assessment
Continuous Assessment. Test, tutorials, practical and theoretical assignments and assessments
OLD COURSE/MODULE Subject Information
Formative Assessment: 50%
This will include assignments, presentations and written tests
Summative Assessment: 50%
3 hour written examination
PROPOSED COURSE/MODULE
Degree: B.Compt
Semester: Two
Subject Name: Introduction to Business and Risk Management
Degree: BAccSc
Semester: Two
Subject Code: BMAN152
NQF Level: 5
NQF Credit: 10.9
Subject Code: BMAN 172
NQF Level: 5
NQF Credit: 12
Prerequisite
National Senior Certificate with a pass in mathematics or commercial subjects
BMAN 171
Objectives
N/A
To introduce students to the importance of risk management in business; to familiarise students with the concepts and objectives of risk management; to acquaint students with the various tools/methodologies of identification, analysis, assessment, and management of risks to which an entity is exposed.
Content
Introductory to global overview of general management as a management function in the South African environment in a multicultural context. General management based on historical and modern approaches as well as the management tasks, namely planning, organising, leading and controlling as well as the importance of business ethics
Definition of risk and related concepts; risk management approach; objectives of risk management; principal categories of risk; types of risk; risk identification tools; documentation of risk; analysing and assessing risk; strategies for managing risk; implementing and integrating risk management.
SAICA ACCREDITATION SELF-EVALUATION REPORT 2011
Subject Name: Introduction to Marketing
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