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Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences 2016/17
Message from the Dean The University of Pretoria aspires to be internationally competitive and nationally relevant. The Faculty achieves this by ensuring that it’s academic and research programmes conform to the highest standards and that the national and international accreditation of its degrees by professional bodies is maintained. Furthermore, the Faculty strives to ensure that the market value associated with its degrees will always be of competitive benefit to students. The key to the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences’ success lies in the high premium it places on the preparation of a new generation of business leaders, entrepreneurs, managers and government officials who can create jobs and maintain an innovative outlook on life. The Faculty consists of eight departments: Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Financial Management, Economics, Marketing Management (including Tourism Management), Human Resource Management and Business Management (including Communication Management), as well as the School for Public Management and Administration. Jointly, these departments and school present all the BCom and BAdmin degrees as well as the postgraduate programmes on honours, master’s and doctoral level. The Faculty boasts active agreements with institutions abroad of which six appear on the QS World University rankings and the Times Higher Education World University rankings. For more information about the Faculty’s academic offering, please visit www.up.ac.za/bcom. Tel +27 (0)12 420 2425 Email elsabe.loots@up.ac.za
Prof Elsabé Loots Dean: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
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Content Message from the Dean........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ii Undergraduate programmes..............................................................................................................................................................................................................1 The National Benchmark Test (NBT).................................................................................................................................................................................................4 Student administration.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................4 BCom (Accounting Sciences)* ............................................................................................................................................................................................................5 BCom (Investment Management)......................................................................................................................................................................................................5 BCom (Financial Sciences)**...............................................................................................................................................................................................................5 BCom (Econometrics)............................................................................................................................................................................................................................5 BCom (Economics)..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5 BCom (Law)...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6 BCom (Statistics)......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6 BCom (Informatics).................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6 BCom (Agribusiness Management)...................................................................................................................................................................................................7 BCom (Recreation and Sports Management).................................................................................................................................................................................7 BCom..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7 BCom (Entrepreneurship)....................................................................................................................................................................................................................7 BCom (Business Management)...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8 BCom (Supply Chain Management)...................................................................................................................................................................................................8 BCom (Marketing Management)........................................................................................................................................................................................................8 BCom (Human Resource Management)..........................................................................................................................................................................................8 BCom – Extended programme...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8 BAdmin (International Relations)........................................................................................................................................................................................................9 BAdmin (Public Management).............................................................................................................................................................................................................9 Postgraduate programmes..................................................................................................................................................................................................................9 General information...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................9 UP Open Day............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9 *Infographic: BCom (Accounting Sciences)...................................................................................................................................................................................10 **Infographic: BCom (Financial Sciences).....................................................................................................................................................................................11
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Undergraduate programmes Important information on undergraduate programmes for 2017 The following persons will be considered for admission: a candidate who is in possession of a certificate that is deemed by the University to be equivalent to the required Grade 12 certificate with university endorsement; a candidate who is a graduate from another tertiary institution or has been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution; and a candidate who is a graduate of another faculty at the University of Pretoria. Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS. University of Pretoria website National Benchmark Test website
www.up.ac.za/ems www.nbt.ac.za Minimum requirements for 2017 Achievement level
Programme
BCom (Accounting Sciences) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
Afrikaans or English
Mathematics
APS
NSC/ IEB
HIGCSE
ASLevel
ALevel
NSC/ IEB
HIGCSE
ASLevel
ALevel
5
3
C
C
6
2
B
B
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Careers: First step towards qualifying as chartered accountants and other categories of accountants, financial managers, internal auditors, bookkeepers, bankers, taxation practitioners and advisors, cost and management accountants and credit controllers BCom (Investment Management) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
5
3
C
C
6
2
B
B
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Careers: Funds manager, investment advisors, financial advisors, management accountants, management consultants, financial managers, investment brokers and investment analysts BCom (Financial Sciences) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
5
3
C
C
5
3
C
C
32
Careers: Specialisation in financial management: Management accountants, management consultants, performance managers, quality managers, financial advisors, strategy analysts, cost accountants, financial managers, financial planners and business analysts Specialisation in taxation: Tax advisors, tax auditors in public practice, tax policy designers, tax practitioners, tax compliance managers, SARS auditors and tax risk managers Specialisation in internal auditing: Internal auditors, risk officers, forensic auditors, IT auditors, financial auditors, performance auditors, environmental auditors, compliance officers, government auditors and governance auditors BCom (Econometrics) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
5
3
C
C
6
2
B
B
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Careers: Econometricians are employed by government, the central bank, private and commercial banks, leading stockbrokers and consultancies, both locally and internationally. Positions include analysts, consultants, researchers, traders or brokers, and academics. The work mostly entails statistical analysis (forecasting, structural and policy analysis) of economic and financial markets and interrelationships. BCom (Economics) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
5
3
C
C
5
3
C
C
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Careers: Economists may specialise in banking, public finance, international trade and investment or economic development. Economists are employed by government, the central bank, private and commercial banks, stock brokerage firms and consultancies, both locally and internationally. Positions include analysts, consultants, researchers, traders and academics. BCom (Law) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
5
3
C
C
5
3
C
C
32
C
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Careers: First step towards becoming attorneys, legal advisors, advocates, prosecutors, presiding officers (magistrate or judge) and law academics BCom (Statistics) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
5
Careers: Statistical analysts in several industries, researchers, consultants and lecturers
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C
C
5
3
C
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Undergraduate programmes Minimum requirements for 2017 Achievement level
Programme
BCom (Informatics) Focus area: Information Systems [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
Afrikaans or English NSC/ IEB
5
Mathematics
HIGCSE
ASLevel
ALevel
NSC/ IEB
3
C
C
4
APS
HIGCSE
ASLevel
ALevel
3
D
D
30
Careers: Manager in information technology environment, computer software or hardware supporter, computer systems analyst, financial information systems analyst, business analyst, information facilitator, IT training, systems developer, business systems analyst BCom (Agribusiness Management) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
5
3
C
C
5
3
C
C
30
Careers: Agricultural economist at banks and other agricultural and food-orientated institutions, commodity trader on future markets BCom (Recreation and Sports Management) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
5
3
C
C
4
3
D
D
30
4
3
D
D
30
Careers: Sport facility managers, sport event organisers, sport and recreation managers and sport marketing managers BCom [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
5
3
C
C
Careers: The degree does not lead to a specific vocational outcome, but offers opportunities to determine your own career outcome, within limits. Students are able to compile their own curricula with a view to work opportunities in all sectors. BCom (Entrepreneurship) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
5
3
C
C
4
3
D
D
30
Careers: Running of entrepreneurial activities and business, corporate entrepreneur, mentor to an entrepreneur, administrative manager, sales manager, shop manager, entrepreneur, business manager, business owner, retail-trade manager BCom (Business Management) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
5
3
C
C
4
3
D
D
30
Careers: A wide variety of opportunities in administration, finance, marketing and human resource management, including manager, teacher, lecturer, general manager, management consultant BCom (Supply Chain Management) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
5
3
C
C
4
3
D
D
30
Careers: The purpose of this programme is to equip learners of supply chain management with the ability to participate in functional management within an integrated supply chain. This includes the disciplines of supply management, production and operations management, warehousing, transport management and supply chain strategy. BCom (Marketing Management) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
5
3
C
C
4
3
D
D
30
Careers: Product management, customer service management, customer relationship management, strategic marketing, sales management, distribution management, brand management, advertising management, media planning, marketing research management and promotions management BCom (Human Resource Management) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
5
3
C
C
4
3
D
D
30
Careers: Human resource practitioners, personnel consultants, mediators, labour relations specialists, human resource managers, personnel managers, liaison officers, psychometrists and industrial psychologists. In their capacity as human resource practitioners, graduates will be responsible for matters such as developing human resource strategies and policies, human resource planning, recruitment and selection of employees, training and development of staff, labour relations and personnel administration.
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Undergraduate programmes Minimum requirements for 2017 Achievement level
Programme
BCom – Extended programme [4 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
Afrikaans or English NSC/ IEB
4
Mathematics
HIGCSE
ASLevel
ALevel
NSC/ IEB
3
D
D
3
APS
HIGCSE
ASLevel
ALevel
4
E
E
26
D
28
Please note: This programme is only offered in English. The first year of study is presented on the Mamelodi Campus. Admission is subject to selection. Careers: Career opportunities depend on the field of study chosen by students in their second year of study. BAdmin (International Relations) [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
5
3
C
C
Mathematics 4 or Mathematical Literacy 4
3
D
Please note: This programme is only offered in English. Students cannot be admitted to a BCom degree via a BAdmin if they do not comply with the admission requirements for a BCom degree. Careers: Diplomats, public servants, political analysts BAdmin (Public Management) Focus area: Public Administration [3 years] Closing dates: SA – 30 September Non-SA – 31 August
5
3
C
C
Mathematics 4 or Mathematical Literacy 4
3
D
D
Please note: This programme is only offered in English. Students cannot be admitted to a BCom degree via a BAdmin if they do not comply with the admission requirements for a BCom degree. Careers: Managers in the public sector, local government and the private sector, non-governmental organisations, international organisations and embassies. Graduates are often employed in human resource sections, planning divisions and in general administrative divisions.
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Undergraduate programmes To be able to register, National Senior Certificate (NSC)/IEB*/Cambridge candidates must comply with the minimum requirements for degree studies, as well as with the minimum requirements for the relevant programme. The calculation of an Admission Point Score (APS) is based on a candidate’s achievement in any SIX recognised NSC 20-credit subjects (including subjects from the non-designated subject list, eg CAT, Tourism, Hospitality Studies and Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Technology, etc), by using the NSC seven-point rating scale. Life Orientation is a 10-credit subject and may not be used for calculating the APS. Life Orientation is also not a faculty-specific subject requirement. *Independent Examination Board (IEB)
National Senior Certificate (NSC) seven-point rating scale Achievement level 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Description Outstanding achievement Meritorious achievement Substantial achievement Adequate achievement Moderate achievement Elementary achievement Not achieved
Percentage 80–100% 70–79% 60–69% 50–59% 40–49% 30–39% 0–29%
National Benchmark Test (NBT)
The NBT is not compulsory for programmes, but all students are advised to write the test. Please note that the Academic Literacy Test does not replace the NBT. Contact information Tel +27 (0)21 650 3523 Website www.nbt.ac.za International Students Division Tel +27 (0)12 420 3111 Email csc@up.ac.za Website www.up.ac.za/ISD
Student Administration Programme BCom (Accounting Sciences) BCom (Investment Management) BCom (Financial Sciences) BCom (Econometrics) BCom (Economics) BCom (Law) BCom (Statistics) BCom (Informatics) BCom (Agribusiness Management) BCom (Recreation and Sports Management) BCom BCom (Entrepreneurship) BCom (Business Management) BCom (Supply Chain Management) BCom (Marketing Management) BCom (Human Resource Management) BCom – Extended programme BAdmin (International Relations) BAdmin (Public Management)
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Undergraduate programmes Programmes
Core modules (compulsory)
BCom (Accounting Sciences) Note: All first-year students take the compulsory fundamental modules, Academic Information Management and Academic Literacy for EMS; and all second-year students take Professional Ethics.
Core modules (compulsory) 1st year *Financial Accounting *Financial Management Statistics Economics Informatics Commercial Law Business Management
2nd year *Financial Accounting *Financial Management *Auditing *Taxation Informatics Commercial Law Communication Management
3rd year *Financial Accounting *Financial Management *Auditing *Taxation
*The specialisation modules of the first to third years for BCom (Accounting Sciences) may only be taken by students who are selected for this degree.
BCom (Accounting Sciences) is an accredited programme that forms part of the requirements for training as both a chartered accountant (CA(SA)) and auditor (RAA). The CA(SA) and RAA qualifications are the highest professional qualifications in accounting in South Africa and enjoy international recognition.
BCom (Investment Management) Note: All first-year students take the compulsory fundamental modules, Academic Information Management and Academic Literacy for EMS; and all second-year students take Introduction to Moral and Political Philosophy.
Core modules (compulsory) 1st year Financial Accounting Economics Business Management Commercial Law Statistics Informatics
2nd year Financial Accounting Economics Investment Management Financial Management Statistics Informatics
3rd year Financial Accounting Economics Investment Management Financial Management
Graduates of this degree tend to pursue the following professional qualifications: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)*, Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)* and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA). *CFA Institute and CFA are registered trademarks of CFA Institute.
BCom (Financial Sciences) Note: All first-year students take the compulsory fundamental modules, Academic Information Management and Academic Literacy for EMS; and all second-year students take Introduction to Moral and Political Philosophy.
1st year 2nd year 3rd year Financial Accounting Financial Accounting *Financial Accounting Business Internal Auditing *Internal Auditing Management Statistics Taxation *Taxation Economics Financial *Financial Management Management Informatics Informatics Business Law *Students choose any three majors at third-year level.
The University of Pretoria is one of only six universities in the world accredited as Centre of Excellence in Internal Auditing – the highest level of accrediting awarded by the International Institute of Internal Auditors. Graduates with a BCom (Financial Sciences) degree obtain certain exemptions for the CIMA (Chartered Institute of Mangement Accountants) professional qualification and may also pursue professional qualifications from SAIPA (South African Institute of Professional Accountants) and ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).
BCom (Econometrics) Note: All first-year students take the compulsory fundamental modules, Academic Information Management and Academic Literacy for EMS.
Core modules (compulsory) 1st year Economics Mathematical Statistics Mathematics Business Management Financial Accounting Informatics Communication Management
2nd year Economics Mathematical Statistics Mathematics
3rd year Economics Mathematical Statistics
BCom (Economics) Note: All first-year students take the compulsory fundamental modules, Academic Information Management and Academic Literacy for EMS; and all second-year students take Professional Ethics.
Core modules (compulsory) 1st year Economics Statistics Business Management Financial Accounting Mathematics Communication Management
2nd year Economics Statistics Business Law
3rd year Economics Statistics
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Undergraduate programmes BCom (Law) Note: All first-year students take the compulsory fundamental modules, Academic Information Management, Judisprudence, English or Afrikaans.
Core modules (compulsory) 1st year Economics Business Management Financial Accounting Statistics
2nd year Law of Contract Law of Succession
3rd year Law of Things Law of Delict
Specific Contracts Consumer Protection
Entrepreneurial Law Insolvency Law
Roman Law Law of Persons
Payment Methods
Elective modules
(See the Yearbook of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences) 1st year Business Management
2nd year Business Management Economics Financial Management Financial Accounting Taxation Informatics
3rd year Business Management Economics Financial Management Financial Accounting Taxation
BCom (Statistics) Note: All first-year students take the compulsory fundamental modules, Academic Information Management and Academic Literacy for EMS.
Core modules (compulsory) 1st year Statistics or Mathematical Statistics Economics Financial Accounting Business Management Communication Management
2nd year Statistics or Mathematical Statistics
3rd year Statistics or Mathematical Statistics
Computer Science Financial Management Economics
Agricultural Economics *Actuarial Mathematics
Mathematics Computer Science Financial Management
2nd year Mathematical Statistics *Actuarial Mathematics Mathematics
3rd year Mathematical Statistics *Actuarial Mathematics
*See prerequisites for Actuarial Mathematics in the Yearbook of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.
Students in Mathematical Statistics who also want to be trained in the econometrics field, select the following modules, among others, as part of their core and elective modules: 1st year Mathematical Statistics Mathematics Computer Science
2nd year Mathematical Statistics Economics Mathematics
3rd year Mathematical Statistics Economics
Other students choose modules from any other subject or faculty according to their own specific career requirements.
BCom (Informatics) Note: All first-year students take the compulsory fundamental modules, Academic Information Management and Academic Literacy for IT; and all second-year students take Introduction to Moral and Political Philosophy.
Core modules (compulsory) 1st year Informatics Financial Accounting Economics
2nd year Informatics Business Law Community-based Project
3rd year Informatics
Elective modules
(See the Yearbook of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences) 2nd year Mathematics Informatics
1st year Mathematical Statistics Economics
Business Management Statistics Communication Management
Elective modules 1st year Mathematics Informatics
Students in Mathematical Statistics who also want to be trained for the insurance industry, select the following modules, among others, as part of their core and elective modules:
3rd year Mathematics Agricultural Economics *Actuarial Mathematics Economics
Economics Financial Accounting Financial Accounting Introduction to moral and political philosophy
*See prerequisites for Actuarial Mathematics in the Yearbook of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.
Choose one elective. (See the Yearbook of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences) 1st year Marketing Management
2nd year Marketing Management Communication Management Business Management Internal Auditing Statistics Financial Accounting Taxation Informatics Financial Management
3rd year Marketing Management Communication Management Business Management Internal Auditing Statistics Financial Accounting Taxation
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Undergraduate programmes The BCom (Informatics) degree is the only Information Systems programme that is accredited by the International Accreditation Board for Engineers and Technology (ABET) in Africa.
BCom (Agribusiness Management) Note: All first-year students take the compulsory fundamental modules, Academic Information Management and Academic Literacy for EMS; and all second-year students take Introduction to Moral and Political Philosophy.
Core modules (compulsory) 1st year Economics Statistics
2nd year Economics Statistics
Business Management Financial Accounting Communication Management Marketing Management
Business Management Business Law Agricultural Economics
3rd year Economics Agricultural Economics
BCom (Recreation and Sports Management) Note: All first-year students take the compulsory fundamental modules, Academic Information Management and Academic Literacy for EMS.
(See the Yearbook of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences) 1st year Business Management Marketing Management Industrial and Organisational Psychology Public Administration Any of these four modules may be chosen as elective modules if not chosen as core modules.
Elective modules
(See the Yearbook of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences) 1st year Business Management Marketing Management Industrial and Organisational Psychology Public Administration Mathematics
Informatics
Core modules (compulsory) 1st year Marketing Management Business Management Fundamentals of Recreation and Sport Management Economics
One of the following modules:
2nd year Marketing Management Business Management Sport Facility and Event Management
3rd year Marketing Management Business Management Economics of Sport and Leisure
Business and Governance of Sport
Value-based Decision-making in Sport and Recreation
Leadership in Sport Sport Tourism and Recreation Financial Accounting Business Law Statistics Sport Development
BCom Note: All first-year students take the compulsory fundamental modules, Academic Information Management and Academic Literacy for EMS; and all second-year students take Introduction to Moral and Political Philosophy.
Core modules (compulsory) 1st year 2nd year Economics Business Law Financial Accounting Commercial Law (first-year level) or Business Law (secondyear level) Statistics or Mathematical Statistics Communication Management
2nd year Business Management Marketing Management Industrial and Organisational Psychology Public Administration Statistics or Mathematical Statistics or Mathematics Communication Management Economics Financial Accounting Taxation Informatics Financial Management
3rd year Business Management Marketing Management Industrial and Organisational Psychology Public Administration Statistics or Mathematical Statistics or Mathematics Communication Management Economics Financial Accounting Taxation Labour Relations Labour Law
BCom (Entrepreneurship) Note: All first-year students take the compulsory fundamental modules, Academic Information Management and Academic Literacy for EMS; and all second-year students take Introduction to Moral and Political Philosophy.
Core modules (compulsory) 1st year Business Management Economics Statistics
2nd year Business Management Entrepreneurship Business Law
Financial Accounting Financial Management Marketing Marketing Management Management Communication Management
3rd year Business Management Entrepreneurship International Business Management
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Undergraduate programmes BCom (Business Management) Note: All first-year students take the compulsory fundamental modules, Academic Information Management and Academic Literacy for EMS; and all second-year students take Introduction to Moral and Political Philosophy.
Core modules (compulsory) 1st year Business Management Marketing Management Economics
2nd year Business Management Marketing Management Business Law
3rd year Business Management Marketing Management International Business Management
Financial Accounting Financial Management Statistics Communication Management Informatics
Core modules (compulsory)
Economics
Supply Chain Management Financial Accounting Financial Management Informatics Communication Management Statistics
2nd year Marketing Management Business Management Financial Management
3rd year Marketing Management Business Management International Business Management
Financial Accounting Business Law Statistics Communication Management
BCom (Human Resource Management)
Core modules (compulsory)
Note: All first-year students take the compulsory fundamental modules, Academic Information Management and Academic Literacy for EMS; and all second-year students take Professional Ethics.
2nd year Business Management Business Law
1st year Marketing Management Business Management Economics
Note: All first-year students take the compulsory fundamental modules, Academic Information Management and Academic Literacy for EMS; and all second-year students take Introduction to Moral and Political Philosophy.
BCom (Supply Chain Management)
1st year Business Management Marketing Management
Core modules (compulsory)
3rd year Business Management International Business Management Supply Chain Management
The supply chain management programmes offered by the Chair in Logistics are accredited by the European Certification Board for Logistics (ECBL) who acts as the custodian of standards for the European Logistics Association (ELA). The University of Pretoria is the only certification centre to offer the ELA certification in South Africa and only one of two countries outside the European Union.
BCom (Marketing Management) Note: All first-year students take the compulsory fundamental modules, Academic Information Management and Academic Literacy for EMS; and all second-year students take Introduction to Moral and Political Philosophy.
1st year Industrial and Organisational Psychology Business Management Economics Financial Accounting Statistics Communication Management
2nd year Industrial and Organisational Psychology Business Management Business Law Research
3rd year Industrial and Organisational Psychology Business Management Labour Law Labour Relations
BCom – Extended programme The first study year is offered at the Mamelodi Campus and is offered in English only. This is the ideal starting point for students who are interested in studying towards BCom in management and financial sciences. Students must apply during October of their first year to be transferred to the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences on the Hatfield Campus. Placement in BCom (Accounting Sciences) and BCom (Investment Management) cannot be guaranteed. All first-year modules must be passed to be able to transfer to any of the BCom programmes.
Core modules (compulsory) 1st year Academic Information Management Language, Life and Study Skills Mathematics Financial Accounting Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics Business Management
2nd year Complete outstanding first-year modules as per chosen programme.
3rd year Complete outstanding modules as per chosen programme.
4th year Complete outstanding modules as per chosen programme.
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Undergraduate programmes BAdmin (International Relations) Note: All first-year students take the compulsory fundamental modules, Academic Information Management and Academic Literacy for EMS.
Core modules (compulsory) 1st year Public Administration Communication Management Politics Economics
2nd year Public Administration International Relations
3rd year Public Administration International Relations
(See the Yearbook of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences) 2nd year Industrial and Organisational Psychology Political Science Marketing Management
3rd year Industrial and Organisational Psychology Political Science
Language: German, English, French, Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish Language modules with a maximum value of 64 credits may be taken up to the second year. Select from the following: A European language (English, German, French or Spanish) at UP An international language (Arabic, Mandarin or Russian) at Unisa
BAdmin (Public Management) Note: All first-year students take the compulsory fundamental modules, Academic Information Management and Academic Literacy for EMS.
Core modules (compulsory) 1st year Public Administration Politics Economics Industrial and Organisational Psychology Communication Management
(See the Yearbook of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences) 1st year Economics Business Management Financial Accounting
Statistics
Afrikaans
Elective modules 1st year Industrial and Organisational Psychology History Marketing Management
Elective modules
2nd year Public Administration
3rd year Public Administration
2nd year Economics Business Management Industrial and Organisational Psychology Political Science or International Relations Business Law Communication Management Legal Interpretation
3rd year Economics Business Management Industrial and Organisational Psychology Political Science or International Relations Labour Law Communication Management Administrative Law Labour Relations
Note: Candidates who did not obtain at least 4 (50–59%) in Mathematics in Grade 12, or who did not pass Statistics (STK) 113 and 123 may not include Economics (EKN) 120, 234, 244, 310 and 320 and Statistics (STK) 110 and 120 in their curriculum. Also refer to the faculty prerequisites for these modules.
Postgraduate programmes The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences offers postgraduate opportunities in numerous specialisation areas. See the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Postgraduate Yearbook for contact information or visit www.up.ac.za/bcom.
General information Visit www.up.ac.za > ‘Study at UP’ > ‘Undergraduate students’ for information on the following: Study information Calculate your Admission Point Score (APS) Closing dates Fees and Funding Special offer for top academic achievers Apply at Tuks Change or add a programme National Benchmark Test (NBT) Application status Prepare to study at Tuks Registration and start of the academic year
UP Open Day Date 21 May 2016 Time 08:00–14:00 The following persons should attend the UP Open Day: Learners in Grade 12 who already received confirmation that they are provisionally admitted to UP Learners in Grade 12 who meet the admission requirements and wish to hand in their application forms Learners in Grade 11 who are fairly certain they will apply at UP Parents of the above learners
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The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences strives to create a quality student life and the student houses play an important role in this regard. Commercii is the overarching Faculty’s student house. Commercii goes beyond just being a “typical society” on campus – it concentrates on being a society that provides valuable experiences and life learning skills that will empower our students to be leaders both on campus and in the workplace after completing their studies.
TUKS CA-students annually excel in the SAICA exams! The Chartered Accountancy (CA) students of the University of Pretoria constantly perform exceptionally in the Initial Test of Competence (ITC) of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
Our students serve the community. Providing a balanced student life is important to the Faculty, as it forms an integral part of students’ development. Through outreach projects our students serve the community and understand the meaning of caring.
Our students often get the opportunity to participate in discipline-specific events. Off to New York! Students from the Department of Economics annually attended a six week Summer Study Tour at the Fordham University in New York.
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Tax Indaba The Tax Indaba was held at Sandton Convention Centre. More than 800 participants – including over a hundred speakers – discussed, debated and deliberated on every area of tax from every conceivable angle.
3 Continent Master of Science in Global Management (3CMGM) programme
EMS Students – not everything happens in the classrooms… There is ample opportunity for students to liaise outside the classroom with fellow students and industry.