economic-and-management-sciences-ug-2015.zp174082

Economic and Management Sciences 2015
FACULTIES OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
HUMANITIES
NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
LAW
THEOLOGY
ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
VETERINARY SCIENCE
EDUCATION
HEALTH SCIENCES
ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ISBN 978-1-77592-095-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACADEMIC PERSONNEL ........................................................................................ 1
GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 8

Admission ........................................................................................................... 8
Selection ............................................................................................................. 8
Statement of symbols .......................................................................................... 8
National Senior Certificate ................................................................................... 8
Language of tuition .............................................................................................. 8
Bursaries and loans............................................................................................. 9
Accommodation .................................................................................................. 9
Welcoming day, registration and start of the academic year ................................ 9
Prescribed books ................................................................................................ 9
Amendment of regulations and fees .................................................................... 9
Plagiarism ........................................................................................................... 9
Degree with distinction ........................................................................................ 9
Definition of terms ............................................................................................... 10
REGULATIONS ......................................................................................................... 12
Admission to undergraduate study ...................................................................... 12
Requirements for specific modules ...................................................................... 15
Academic literacy ................................................................................................ 16
Registration for a particular year of study ............................................................ 16
Concurrent registration for two fields of study ...................................................... 16
Minimum study periods and requirements for bachelor's degrees ........................ 16
Requirements for promotion ................................................................................ 16
Credits for unregistered students ......................................................................... 17
Examinations ...................................................................................................... 17
Major subject ....................................................................................................... 19
Degree conferred with distinction ........................................................................ 20
DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS CONFERRED/AWARDED IN THE FACULTY ............. 20

BACHELOR’S DEGREES ......................................................................................... 21
Regulations applicable to all bachelor‟s degrees ................................................. 21
Prerequisites for modules .................................................................................... 22
BCom ........................................................................................................... 33
BAdmin ......................................................................................................... 62
Transitional arrangements ......................................................................................... 65
OTHER REGISTRATIONS ........................................................................................ 68
LIST OF MODULES .................................................................................................. 69

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

PERSONNEL AS AT 31 AUGUST 2014
Dean
Loots, E., BCom(Free State) BCom(Hons) MCom DCom(Johannesburg)
Deputy Dean: Research

Nkomo, S., BS Bus.Ed(Bryant College) MBA(Rhode Island) PhD(Massachusetts)
Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning

Oberholster, J.G.I., BCompt(Free State) BCompt(Hons)(Unisa) .......... MCom(RAU)
DCom(Pretoria) CA(SA)
Department of Accounting
Myburgh, J.E., BCom(Hons)(Acc) HNOD MCom(Acc) ......................... Associate Professor
DCom(Pretoria) ................................................................................ (Acting Head)
De Villiers, C.J ., BAcc(Hons) MBA(Stellenbosch) DCom(Pretoria)
CA(NZ) CPA ..................................................................................... Extraordinary Professor
Van Staden, C.J., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Pretoria)
MCom(Acc)(Stellenbosch) DCom(Pretoria)....................................... Extraordinary Professor
Coetzee, S.A., BCompt(Hons)(Unisa) MCom(Tax)(Pretoria)
CA(SA).............................................................................................. Associate Professor
Oberholster, J.G.I., BCompt(Free State) BCompt(Hons)(Unisa) ........... Associate Professor
MCom(RAU) DCom(Pretoria) CA(SA) (CA Programme Manager)
Badenhorst, W.M., BCom(Hons)(Acc) MCom(Acc)(Pretoria)
CA(SA) ............................................................................................. Senior Lecturer
Bezuidenhout, J.J., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Pretoria) CA(SA) ..................... Senior Lecturer
De Klerk, M.C., BCom(Marketing Man)(Pretoria)
BCompt(Hons)(Unisa) MCom(Acc)(Pretoria) CA(SA)........................ Senior Lecturer
Ferreira, P.H., BCom(Hons)(Acc) MCom(Tax)
MCom(Acc)(Pretoria) CA(SA) ........................................................... Senior Lecturer
Gerber, M.C., BA BD MDiv(Pretoria) CTA(Unisa) CA(SA) .................... Senior Lecturer
Janse van Rensburg, E.C., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Pretoria) CA(SA) ......... Senior Lecturer
Joubert, J., BCom(Hons)(Acc) MCom(Tax)(Pretoria) CA(SA) .............. Senior Lecturer
Kotze, L., BCompt(Hons)(Unisa) MCom(Acc)(Pretoria) CA(SA) ........... Senior Lecturer
Leith, K.B., BAcc(Natal) CA(SA) .......................................................... Senior Lecturer
Pollock, M., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Pretoria) CA(SA) ................................. Senior Lecturer
Pretorius, D., BCom(Acc)(Pretoria) BCompt(Hons)(Unisa)
MCom(Acc)(Pretoria) CA(SA) ........................................................... Senior Lecturer
Pududu, M.L., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Unisa) CA(SA) ................................. Senior Lecturer
Schmulian, A., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Unisa)
MCom(Tax)(Pretoria) CA(SA) ........................................................... Senior Lecturer
Shabangu, N.L., BCom Hons(Acc)(Johannesburg) CA(SA) ................ Senior Lecturer
Smit, A., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Pretoria) CA(SA) ...................................... Senior Lecturer
Smith, S.E., BCom(Hons)(Acc) GDA(Cape Town) CA(SA) .................. Senior Lecturer
Tomes, T., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Pretoria) CA(SA)
Verster, H.C., BCom(Hons)(Acc) MCom(Tax)(Pretoria) CA(SA) .......... Senior Lecturer
Von Well, R., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Pretoria) CA(SA) ............................... Senior Lecturer
Zulu, M.M., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(KwaZulu-Natal) CA(SA) ....................... Senior Lecturer
Bezuidenhout, S.C., BCom(Hons) MCom(FBS)(Pretoria)..................... Lecturer
Cloete, M., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Potchefstroom) CTA(Unisa)
PGCHE(Pretoria) .............................................................................. Lecturer
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Goodey, J.S., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Unisa) THED.................................... Lecturer

Joynt, C., BCom(Law) MPhil(Enp)(Pretoria) ......................................... Lecturer
Venter, L.M., BCom(Potchefstroom) UED(Unisa) ................................. Lecturer
Department of Auditing
Barac, K., BCom(Hons)Acc MCom(Tax)(Pretoria)
DCompt(Unisa) CA(SA) .................................................................... Professor (Head)
De Jager, H., BEd(Pretoria) MEd(Potchefstroom) MCom
DCom(Acc)(Pretoria) RGA RA CA(SA) ............................................. Professor
Sumners, G.E., DBA CIA CFE CPA ..................................................... Honorary Professor
Beukes, B., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Potchefstroom)
PGCHE(Pretoria) CA(SA) ................................................................. Senior Lecturer
Bezuidenhout, H.C., BCom(Law)(Pretoria) LLM(Unisa)........................ Senior Lecturer
Coetzee, C., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Pretoria) CA(SA) ................................ Senior Lecturer
Du Bruyn, R., BCom(Hons)(Acc) MCom(Pretoria) MSc(Texas) CIA ..... Senior Lecturer
Fouché, K.B., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Pretoria) CA(SA) .............................. Senior Lecturer
Kirstein, M.,BCompt(Hons)(Unisa) PGCHE(Pretoria) CA(SA) .............. Senior Lecturer
Kunz, C.C.,BCompt(Hons)(Unisa) PGCHE(Pretoria) CA(SA) ............... Senior Lecturer
Plant, K., BCom(Hons)(Acc) MPhil(Pretoria) CIA ................................. Senior Lecturer
Reilly, Y., BCompt(Hons)(Unisa) MCom(Aud)(Unisa) CIA .................... Senior Lecturer
Seligmann, J., BBusSc MBusSc PGDip(Tax)(Cape Town) CA(SA) ...... Senior Lecturer
Steyn, C., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Pretoria) CA(SA) .................................... Senior Lecturer
Janse van Rensburg, J.O., BCom(Hons)(IAUD)
MCom(IAUD)(Pretoria) CIA CCSA................................................... Lecturer
Wilkinson, N., BCom(Hons)(IAUD) MCom(IAUD (Pretoria) CIA CCSA . Lecturer
Department of Business Management

Grobler, A.F., BA(Hons) MA PhD(Free State) ...................................... Professor (Head)
Heath, E.T., BCom(Hons)(Stellenbosch) MCom(Fort Hare)
DCom(Port Elizabeth) FTS FIMM ..................................................... Professor
Janse van Vuuren, J.J., BCom MBA DBA(Pretoria) ............................. Professor
Pretorius, M., BSc(Agric)(Pretoria) BSc(Agric)(Hons)
MSc(Agric)(University of the North) MBL(Unisa)
DTech(Technikon Pretoria) ............................................................... Professor
Antonites, A., BCom(Hons) MCom DCom(Pretoria) ............................. Senior Lecturer
Botha, M., BCom MPhil DCom(Pretoria) .............................................. Senior Lecturer
Le Roux, I., BA HOD BEd ETD(Hons) MPhil(Ent) PhD(Pretoria) .......... Senior Lecturer
Eresia-Eke, C.E., BEng(Hons) PGD MBA(Port Harcourt) PhD ............. Senior Lecturer
Maritz, R., MA(Pretoria) MBL(Unisa) DCom(Pretoria)……………… ..... Senior Lecturer
Mkansi, M., BCom MSc E-business PhD(Univ of Bolton, UK) .............. Senior Lecturer
Vögel, A.J., BCom(RAU) BCom(Hons) MCom DCom(Pretoria) ............ Senior Lecturer
Lemmer, H.R., MCom(Transport Econ)(Johannesburg) ....................... Lecturer
Letsholo, R., BCom(Hons) MPhil (Pretoria) .......................................... Lecturer
Mathibe, M.S., BCom(HR) BComHons(Marketing)
MCom(Free State) ............................................................................ Lecturer
Moos, M.N., BCom(Hons) MCom(Western Cape) ................................ Lecturer
Niemann, W., BCom(Hons) MCom(Pretoria) ........................................ Lecturer
Strydom, M.S., BA HED(Free State) BA(Hons) MBA(Stellenbosch) ..... Lecturer
Van der Merwe, B.J., BA(Hons)(Stellenbosch) MPhil(Pretoria) ........... Lecturer
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Division Communication Management

Rensburg, R.S., BA(Hons) MA(RAU) DLitt et Phil(Unisa) ..................... Professor
(Programme coordinator)
Van der Walt, L., BA(Hons) MA(RAU) DLitt et Phil(Unisa) .................... Senior Lecturer
De Beer, E., BA(Hons)(RAU) MA PhD(Pretoria) .................................. Lecturer
Du Plessis, N.M., BCom(Hons) MCom(Pretoria) .................................. Lecturer
Leonard, A., BCom(Hons)(Free State) MPhil(Pretoria) ......................... Lecturer
Meyer, A., MPhil(Pretoria)………………………………………………… . Lecturer
Selebi, O., BCom(Hons)(Pretoria) ........................................................ Junior Lecturer
Department of Economics
Koch, S.F., BA(Econ)(Oregon State) MA PhD(Pennsylvania State) ..... Professor (Head)
Salvatore, D., MA PhD(City Univ New York) ........................................ Honorary Professor
Bahl, R.W., BA(Illinois) MA PhD(Kentucky) .......................................... Extraordinary Professor
Cnossen, S., MA(Erasmus) PhD(Leiden) ............................................. Extraordinary Professor
Hall, S.G.F., MSc(LSE) PhD(Queen Mary College) .............................. Extraordinary Professor
Blignaut, J.N., MCom(Free State) MSc DCom(Pretoria) ....................... Professor
Franzsen, R.C.D., BLC LLB(Pretoria) LLD(Stellenbosch)..................... Professor
Gupta, R., BSc(Econ)(Calcutta) PhD(Connecticut)............................... Professor
Jordaan, A.C., BA(Hons) HED MPhil MCom DCom(Pretoria)............... Professor
Van Heerden, J.H., BCom(Hons) MCom(RAU) MA(WIU)
MA PhD(Rice University, Texas) HED(Unisa) ................................... Professor
Viegi, N., BCom(Pisa) MSc(Glasgow) PhD(Strathclyde). ..................... Professor
Zimper, A., MCom PhD(Germany) ....................................................... Professor
Bittencourt, M., BSc(Econ)(PUC, Brazil) MSc PhD(Bristol) .................. Associate Professor
Breitenbach, M., BCom(Econ)(Pretoria) PhD(Vista) ............................. Associate Professor
Naraidoo, R.D., BSc(Econ)(Mauritius) MSc
PhD(Cardiff Business School)........................................................... Associate Professor
Van Eyden, R., BSc(Hons) MBA DCom(Pretoria) ................................ Associate Professor
Bohlmann, H., MCom(Pretoria) PhD(Australia) .................................... Senior Lecturer
Clance, M.W., BS(Econ)(GC&SU) MA PhD(Clemson) ......................... Senior Lecturer
Getachew, Y.Y., BSc(Alemaya) MA(AIT) PhD(Maastricht).................... Senior Lecturer
Inglesi-Lotz, R., BCom(Hons) MCom PhD(Pretoria) ............................. Senior Lecturer
Kishore, K,, MS(Indian Statistical Institute) PhD(Southern Methodist)..Senior Lecturer
Scholtz, F.J., BCom(Hons) LLB MCom(Pretoria) ................................. Senior Lecturer
Seymore, R., BCom(Hons) MCom DCom(Pretoria).............................. Senior Lecturer
De Waal, A., BCom(Hons) MCom PhD(Pretoria) ................................. Lecturer
Janse van Rensburg, J.J., BCom(Hons) MCom(Pretoria) .................... Lecturer
Kilambo, S.R., BA(Econ & Political Science)(Botswana)
MA(Stellenbosch) ............................................................................. Lecturer
Department of Financial Management
Van Schalkwyk, C.H., BCom(Hons)(BLB) MCom(RAU) ....................... Associate Professor
PhD(Johannesburg) CFA .................................................................. (Head)
Brummer, L., BCom(Hons) MCom, MBA,DBA……… ........................... Professor
Gouws, D.G., BCom(Hons) MCom DCom(Potchefstroom)................... Professor
Lambrechts, H.A., MCom(Stellenbosch) PUB MBA(Ghent)
DBA(Pretoria) ................................................................................... Professor
De Wet, J.H. van H., BAcc(Hons) MBA(Stellenbosch)
DCom(Pretoria) CA(SA).................................................................... Associate Professor
Hall, J.H., BCom(Hons)(Port Elizabeth) MBA DBA(Pretoria) ................ Associate Professor
Vermaak, F.N.S., BCom(Hons) MCom DCom(Potchefstroom)
THED Professional Accountant(SA) .................................................. Associate Professor
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Wolmarans, H.P., BCom(Hons)(Unisa) BSc(Hons) MSc MBA

DBA(Pretoria) Pr Sci Nat .................................................................. Associate Professor
Coetzee, S.P., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Pretoria) CA(SA) ACMA(UK) .......... Senior Lecturer
De Hart, F.J., BCompt(Free State) BCompt(Hons)(Unisa) CA(SA)....... Senior Lecturer
Du Toit, E., BCom(INF) BCom(Hons)(FBS) MCom(FBS) DCom
Post Grad Dip(IFA)(Pretoria) Professional Accountant(SA) ............... Senior Lecturer
Enslin, Z., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Pretoria) MCom(Stellenbosch)
CA(SA) ............................................................................................. Senior Lecturer
Klopper, J.E., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Pretoria) CA(SA) .............................. Senior Lecturer
Louw, E., BCom(Hons) MCom(Pretoria) CFA CIPM............................. Senior Lecturer
Louw, E., BCom(Hons)(Potchefstroom) CA(SA) .................................. Senior Lecturer
Lowies, G.A., BCom(Hons) MSc PhD(Pretoria) MRICS………. ............ Senior Lecturer
Maredi, M., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Johannesburg) CA(SA) ........................ Senior Lecturer
Maree, A. BCom(Hons)(Acc) MCom(Acc)(Pretoria) CA(SA)................. Senior Lecturer
Matemane, M.R., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Unisa) CA(SA) ........................... Senior Lecturer
Plant, G.J., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Pretoria) CA(SA) ACMA ....................... Senior Lecturer
Reyers, M., BCom(Law) BCom(Hons)(FBS)
MCom(FBS) PhD(Pretoria) CFA ....................................................... Senior Lecturer
Schutte, G., BCom(Hons)(Acc) MCom(Tax)(Pretoria) CA(SA) CIMA ... Senior Lecturer
Viljoen, M.A., BCom(Hons)(Unisa) MCom(Potchefstroom)
HED(Pretoria) ................................................................................... Senior Lecturer
Visagie, J., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Pretoria) CA(SA) .................................. Senior Lecturer
Dowelani, M. BCom(Hons) MCom(Pretoria)…………………………...... Lecturer
Kirsten, E., BCom(Hons) MCom PGCE(Pretoria)…… .......................... Lecturer
Mabalane, M.D., BCom(Hons)(FBS)(Pretoria) ..................................... Junior Lecturer
Department of Human Resource Management

Stanz, K.J., BMil(Hons)(Stellenbosch) MA(RAU)
DPhil(Johannesburg) RPP ................................................................ Professor (Head)
De Beer, J.J., MA DPhil(Pretoria) RPP ................................................ Emeritus Professor
Vermeulen, L.P., MA DPhil(Pretoria) RPP............................................ Emeritus Professor
Bartram, D., DPhil(Sussex) CPsychol CSci FBPsS .............................. Extraordinary Professor
Zinn, C.A., BEd(Hons)(Unisa) MEd(Western Cape)
EdM EdD(Harvard) HED(Western Cape) .......................................... Extraordinary Professor
Brand, H.E., MA DPhil(Pretoria) RPP ................................................... Professor
Nkomo, S., BS Bus.Ed(Bryant College) MBA(Rhode Island)
PhD(Massachusetts) ........................................................................ Professor
Meiring, D., BA(Hons)(North-West) MA(Unisa) PhD(Tilburg)................ Associate Professor
Schaap, P., BCom(Hons) MCom DCom(Pretoria)
Dip in Food Technology(Technikon Pretoria) .................................... Associate Professor
Carrim, N.M.H., BCom(Hons) MCom PhD(Pretoria) ............................. Senior Lecturer
Koekemoer, F.E., MCom DCom(Northwest) RPP…………… ............... Senior Lecturer
Olckers, C., BCom(Hons) MCom PhD(Pretoria) ................................... Senior Lecturer
Smit, P.A., BA(Hons) MA(North-West) PhD(KwaZulu-Natal)
PhD(Pretoria) .................................................................................. Senior Lecturer
Strasheim, C.,BSc(Hons)(Pretoria) MSc(Unisa) MBA
PhD(Witwatersrand) ........................................................................ Senior Lecturer
Mamathuba, M.N.R., BCom(Hons) MCom(Pretoria)… ......................... Lecturer
O'Neil, S.M., MA(Pretoria) .................................................................... Lecturer
Themba, M.A., BMil(Hons)(Stellenbosch) MA(Unisa) ........................... Lecturer
Pillay, P., BCom(Hons)(Pretoria) .......................................................... Junior Lecturer
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Department of Marketing Management

Jordaan, Y., BCom(Hons) MCom DCom(Pretoria) ............................... Professor (Head)
Mohale, B., IMM CM(SA) ..................................................................... Honorary Professor
Pretorius, B., MCom(Free State) .......................................................... Honorary Professor
Ewing, M., MCom DCom(Pretoria) ....................................................... Extraordinary Professor
Pitt, L., MBA DCom(Pretoria) ............................................................... Extraordinary Professor
Schreuder, A.N., MCom(Pretoria) DCom(RAU).................................... Extraordinary Professor
Mostert, P.G., BCom(Hons) MCom DCom(Pretoria) ............................ Professor
Nel, D., BCom(Hons)(UPE) MCom DCom(Pretoria)… ......................... Professor
Maree, T., BCom(Hons)(Unisa) MCom(Unisa) DCom(Pretoria) ........... Senior Lecturer
Van Heerden, G.M., BCom(Hons) (MCom)(Pretoria)
PhD(Lulea Univ of Technology, Sweden) .......................................... Senior Lecturer
Wiese, M., MTech(TUT) PhD(Pretoria) ................................................ Senior Lecturer
Humbani, M., BCom(Hons)(Unisa) MCom(Pretoria)…………………….Lecturer
Kruger, L., BCom(Hons) MCom PhD(NWU)……………………………...Lecturer
Potgieter, D., BCom(Hons) MCom(Pretoria) ........................................ Lecturer
Van der Merwe, M.C., BCom(Hons)(Pretoria) MCom(Unisa)................ Lecturer
Samuels, J., BCom(Hons).................................................................... Junior Lecturer
Division Tourism Management

Lubbe, B.A., BCom(RAU) BCom(Hons) MCom(Unisa) ........................ Professor
DCom(Pretoria) ............................................................................. (Programme Coordinator)
Fairer-Wessels, F.A., BBibl(Hons)(Pretoria) MPhil(Wales)
DPhil(Pretoria) .................................................................................. Associate Professor
Douglas, A., BCom(Hons) MCom DCom(Pretoria) PGCE(Unisa) ......... Senior Lecturer
Kruger, E.A., BCom(Hons) MCom PGCE(Pretoria) .............................. Lecturer
Department of Taxation
Stiglingh, M., BCom(Hons) MCom(Tax)(Potchefstroom)
DCom(Pretoria) CA(SA).................................................................... Professor (Head)
Evans, C., BSc (Hons)(London) MA (Leicester) PGCE (Leeds)
PhD(UNSW) ..................................................................................... Extraordinary Professor
Holland, K.M., BA(Hons)(Acc)(Wales) ACA(ICAEW)............................ Extraordinary Professor
Stack, E.L., BCompt MCompt DCompt(Unisa) CA(SA) ........................ Extraordinary Professor
Surtees, P.G., MCom(Rhodes) CA(SA)................................................ Extraordinary Professor
Nienaber, S.G., BCom(Hons) MCom(Tax) PhD(Pretoria) CA(SA) ........ Associate Professor
Steyn, T., BCom(Hons) MCom(Tax) PhD(Pretoria) CA(SA) ................. Associate Professor
Venter, E.R., BCom(Hons)(Acc) MCom(Tax)(Pretoria)
PhD(Auckland, New Zealand) CA(SA) .............................................. Associate Professor
Bronkhorst, E., BCom(Hons) MCom(Tax)(Pretoria) CA(SA) ................. Senior Lecturer
Coetzee, E.S.M., BCom(Hons) HDip(Tax)(Unisa)
Du Preez, H., BCompt(Hons)(Unisa) MCom(Tax)(Pretoria) CA(SA) ..... Senior Lecturer
Hill, T., BCom(Hons) MCom(Tax)(Pretoria) CA(SA) ............................. Senior Lecturer
Janse van Rensburg, W., BCom(Law)(Stellenbosch)
BCom(Hons) MCom(Tax)(Pretoria) CA(SA) ...................................... Senior Lecturer
Oosthuizen, R., BCom(Hons)(Potchefstroom)
Pienaar, S., BCom(Hons) MCom(Tax)(Pretoria) CA(SA) ...................... Senior Lecturer
Schoeman, A.H., BCom(Hons) MCom(Tax)(Pretoria)
CA(SA) ............................................................................................ Senior Lecturer
Smit, A., BCom(Hons)(Acc) MCom(Acc)(Pretoria) CA(SA) .................. Senior Lecturer
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Stark, K., BCom(Hons) MCom(Tax)(Pretoria) CA(SA) ......................... Senior Lecturer

Van Oordt, T., BCom(Hons) MCom(Tax)(Pretoria) CA(SA) .................. Senior Lecturer
Fischer, I., BComHons(Tax) MCom(Tax)(Pretoria) ............................... Lecturer
Venter, J., BComHons(Tax) MCom(Tax)(Pretoria) ............................... Lecturer
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Chitiga-Mabugu, M.R.,BSc (Hons) MSc (University of Zimbabwe) ….Director/Professor
PhD (Gothenburg, Sweden) ............................................................ (Head)
Thornhill, C., BA(Hons) MA DPhil(Pretoria) .......................................... Professor Emeritus
Fourie, D.J., BA(Hons) MA DPhil(Pretoria) ........................................... Professor
Kuye, J.O., BA(Manitoba) MPA(Winnipeg) PhD(Manitoba) .................. Professor
Holtzhausen, N., BA(Political Science) BA(Hons)(PAD)
MA(PAD)(Pretoria) D Litt et Phil(Unisa) PGCHE(Pretoria) ................ Associate Professor
Malan, L.P., BAdmin MAdmin DAdmin(Pretoria) .................................. Associate Professor
Koma, S., BAdmin(Hons) MPA(Limpopo) DAdmin(Pretoria) ................ Senior Lecturer
Tshiyoyo, M.M., BCom(Hons)(Kinshasha) MPA PhD(Pretoria) ............ Senior Lecturer
Kruger, M., BAdmin(Hons) MAdmin(Pretoria)....................................... Lecturer
Madumo, O.S., BAdmin(Hons) MAdmin(Pretoria) ................................ Lecturer
Mthethwa, R.M., BA(Hons) MPA(Manchester) ..................................... Lecturer
Nhede, N.T., BA(English & Communication Studies)
BSc(Hons)(Politics & Administration) MPA(Zimbabwe) ..................... Lecturer
Nkwana, H.M., BAdmin(Hons) MAdmin(Pretoria) ................................. Lecturer
DEPARTMENTS IN OTHER FACULTIES/SCHOOLS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO TUITION IN THE
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development
Kirsten, J.F., BSc(Agric)(Hons)(Stellenbosch) MSc(Agric)
PhD(Pretoria).................................................................................... Professor (Head)
Department of Sport and Leisure Studies
Human, L.H., BA(Hons) MDiv(Pretoria) MA(Educ Psych)(RAU) ........... Professor (Head)
MA(Indust Psych)(Potchefstroom) PhD(Pretoria) .............................. (Acting)
Department of Informatics
Van der Merwe, A.J., BSc(RAU) MSc(Potchefstroom) PhD(Unisa) ...... Associate Professor (Head)
De Villiers, C., BSc(Potchefstroom) BSc(Hons) DCom(Pretoria)
MEd DTE HED(Unisa) ...................................................................... Professor
Gelderblom, J.H., BSc(Hons)(Potchefstroom) BSc(Hons Psych)
MSc PhD (Unisa) .. .............................................................................. Associate Professor
Kruger, C.J., NHD(Technikon Pretoria) MBA MIT PhD(Pretoria) .......... Associate Professor
Leonard, A.C., BSc(Hons)(Potchefstroom) MSc(Unisa)
DCom(Pretoria) ................................................................................ Associate Professor
Matthee, M.C., BSc(Hons) MSc DCom(Pretoria) HED ......................... Associate Professor
Croft, N., BSc (Hons) (RAU) MSc (Pretoria) PhD (Pretoria)...............…Senior Lecturer
Jordaan, M. BPrimEdBA(Hons) MA DPhil(Pretoria) HED(SACTE)
MDS(Free State)............................................................................... Senior Lecturer
Naidoo, T.R., BCom(Natal) BCom(Hons)(Unisa)
PGDip(Marketing)(IMM) BCom(Hons) MCom(Witwatersrand)
PhD(Pretoria).................................................................................... Senior Lecturer
Ochara, N.M., BCom(Hons) MBA(Nairobi) PhD(Cape Town) ............... Senior Lecturer
Weilbach, E.H. BCom(Hons) MCom PhD(Pretoria) HED...................... Senior Lecturer
Mawela, T. BCom (Pretoria) HDipComAud MBA(Witwatersrand) ......... Lecturer
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Pretorius, H.W., BSc(Hons) PGCHE MIT PhD(Pretoria)....................... Lecturer

Pretorius, J., BA(Ed) BA(Hons) MPhil(Pretoria).................................... Lecturer
Steyn, A.A., BCom(Hons) MCom(Pretoria) .......................................... Lecturer
Van Deventer, J.P., BA SocSci(Hons)(Psych)
BA(Hons)(Information Science) MIS PhD(Pretoria) ........................... Lecturer
Department of Mercantile Law

Van Eck, B.P.S., BLC LLB LLD(Pretoria) ............................................. Professor (Head)
Department of Political Sciences

Schoeman, M.M.E., BA(Hons) MA(Pol Sc)(RAU) Phd(Wales) ............. Professor (Head)
Department of Statistics
Bekker, A., MSc(Johannesburg) PhD(Unisa) ....................................... Professor (Head)
Chakroborti, S., PhD(University of Alabama, U.S.A) ............................ Professor
(SARChi chair holder)
Crafford, G., MSc PhD(Pretoria) .......................................................... Senior Lecturer
Debusho, L.K., MSc(Addis Ababa) PhD(KwaZulu-Natal)...................... Senior Lecturer
Ehlers, R., MSc PhD(Pretoria) ............................................................. Senior Lecturer
Fabris-Rotelli, I.N., MSc PhD(Pretoria) ................................................. Senior Lecturer
Fletcher, L., MSc PhD(Unisa)............................................................... Senior Lecturer
Kanfer, F.H.J., MSc PhD(Potchefstroom) ............................................. Senior Lecturer
Louw, E.M., MSc PhD(Pretoria) ........................................................... Senior Lecturer
Millard, S.M., MCom(Pretoria) .............................................................. Senior Lecturer
Strydom, H.F.,MSc(Unisa) HED PhD(Pretoria) .................................... Senior Lecturer
Swanepoel, A., MSc(Port Elizabeth) .................................................... Senior Lecturer
Bodenstein, L.E., BCom(Hons) MCom(Pretoria) .................................. Lecturer
Corbett, A.D., BCom BSc(Hons)(Pretoria) ............................................ Lecturer
Graham, M.A., MSc PhD(Pretoria) ....................................................... Lecturer
Kleyn, J., MCom PhD(Pretoria) ............................................................ Lecturer
Loots, M.T., BSc(Hons) MSc(Pretoria) ................................................. Lecturer
Reyneke, F., BSc(Hons) MSc(Pretoria) ................................................ Lecturer
Van Niekerk, J. BSc(Hons) MSc(Pretoria) ............................................ Lecturer
Van Staden, P.J., MCom PhD(Pretoria) ............................................... Lecturer
African Centre for Inclusive Banking
Coetzee, G.K., BSc(Agric)(Hons) MSc(Agric)(Stellenbosch) ................ Extraordinary Professor
PhD(Agric)(Pretoria) and Director
Albert Luthuli Centre for Responsible Leadership
De Jongh, D., BCom(Hons) MCom DCom(Pretoria)............................. Associate Professor
and Director
Conradie, P.D.G., BCompt(Hons)(Unisa) CA(SA) ................................ Senior Lecturer
Mamelodi Business Clinic
Van der Spuy, J., MPhil(Enp)(Pretoria) ................................................ Director
Office of the Dean
Fick, R., BA(Hons)(Johannesburg) MA(Pretoria) .................................. Student Counsellor
Student Administration
Malaza Y., BCom(Unitra). .................................................................... Head: Student Administration
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I. GENERAL INFORMATION
The information in this publication

Note: Due to the continuous restructuring of the Faculty and the accompanying phased-in
introduction of modules and credits, some of the information in this publication may not fully
reflect the most recent developments in the Faculty. Problems that are experienced as a result of
this situation may be taken up with Student Administration.
Admission
Any person who wishes to register at the University for the first time, or after an interruption of
studies, should apply or reapply for admission. Applications open on 1 March of the year preceding
the year of study and closes on 30 September.
Due to constraints on the University's facilities, there is a limit to student enrolments in all
programmes. Meeting the minimum requirements of a programme, specified in the brochure, may
therefore not be sufficient to ensure admission. Prospective students are therefore encouraged to
apply in good time.
Selection
A selection procedure takes place prior to admission to some of the degree programmes in this
Faculty. Formal selection takes place for the BAdmin [Option: Public Administration], where work
experience is a prerequisite.
Undergraduate programmes:
The basic module unit of the Faculty has a duration of 14 weeks. Candidates for the BCom and
BAdmin degrees who have not passed at least four core modules at the end of an academic year,
should apply for readmission to the degree programme. (Also consult General Regulation G. 3.2)
Postgraduate programmes:
Consult the Postgraduate yearbook of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.
General
The Dean has the right of authorisation regarding matters not provided for in the General
Regulations or in the Faculty regulations.
Statement of symbols
When registering at this University for the first time, an undergraduate candidate has to submit a
record of symbols obtained for each subject in the National Senior Certificate/Grade 12
examination.
National Senior Certificate

All undergraduate candidates who enrol at the University of Pretoria for the first time, must show
their original National Senior Certificate or certificate of complete exemption from the
Matriculation Board, HESA at the Student Administration office of the faculty before the end of the
first semester.
Language of tuition
In conducting its business, the University uses two official languages, namely English and
Afrikaans. In formal education the medium of instruction is either English or Afrikaans, or both of
these languages; provided that there is a demand and that it is academically and economically
justifiable. However, it remains the student‟s responsibility to ascertain on an annual basis in
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which language a module and any further level of that module is presented. In respect of
administrative and other services, a student has the right to choose whether the University should
communicate with him or her in English or Afrikaans. Where the University has the capacity,
Sepedi is used as an additional language of communication.
Bursaries and loans

Particulars of bursaries and loans are available on request (www.up.ac.za/fao).
Accommodation
Applications for accommodation in university residences for a particular year may be submitted
as from March 1 of the preceding year. Applications will be considered as long as vacancies
exist, and prospective students are advised to apply well in advance. Please note that admission
to the University does not automatically mean that lodging will also be available.
Welcoming day, registration and start of the academic year

Details of the welcoming day to which all parents are cordially invited, and the subsequent
programme for registration and start of the academic year during which all new first-year students
must be present, are obtainable from the office of the Dean of Students.
Prescribed books
Lists of prescribed books are not available in advance. The appropriate lecturers will supply
information regarding prescribed books to students at the commencement of lectures.
Amendment of regulations and fees

The University retains the right to amend the regulations and to change tuition fees without prior
notification. Please note: The fees advertised and thus levied in respect of a module or study
programme presentation represents a combination of the costs associated with the formal
services rendered (for example lectures, practicals, access to laboratories, consumables used in
laboratories, etc) as well as associated indirect overheads such as the provision of library and
recreation facilities, security and cleaning services, electricity and water supply, etc. Therefore the
fees in respect of a module or study programme presentation cannot simply be reconciled with
the visible services that are rendered in respect of such module or study programme.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is when you present someone else's ideas – published or unpublished – as if they
were your own. Other people's ideas may be contained in written text (journal articles, textbooks,
etc), visual text (graphics, photographs, etc), multimedia products (web sites, media productions,
etc), music (compositions, lyrics, etc), and spoken text (speeches, lectures, etc). Plagiarism is a
serious offence and a student could be charged with misconduct which could lead to suspension
from the University. For further informa-tion on plagiarism visit the following web site:
www.ais.up.ac.za/plagiarism/index.htm
Degree with distinction

Weighted averages (GPA), together with other faculty-specific criteria if applicable, are used at
UP to calculate averages for the determination of distinctions.
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Definition of terms
Familiarise yourself with the following terms. They are used generally in all faculties.
academic year: the duration of the academic year which is determined by the University
Council.
admission requirements: a regulation compiled by the Dean concerning the admission
of students to a specific programme, which includes a provision regarding the selection
process.
core module: a module that is essential for a particular programme or package.
credit (or credit value): a value unit (credit) accredited to every module and which
represents the complexity of and amount of work needed for the module. It is the
responsibility of the student to ensure that the degree programme complies with
the total number of credits required to complete the degree.
curriculum: a series of modules grouped together from different subjects over a
specified period of time and in a certain sequence according to the regulations.
elective module: a module that forms part of a package and which can be selected on
an elective basis, with the proviso that enough credits are obtained at the specific year
level, as required by the relevant qualification.
examination mark: the mark awarded to a student in a module on the basis of an
examination in a paper/papers, including practical and clinical examinations, where
applicable.
final mark: the mark calculated on the basis of the module/semester/year mark and the
examination mark awarded to a student in a module using a formula which is determined
from time to time by means of regulations for every module with the proviso that should
no semester/year mark be required in a module, the examination mark serves as the
final mark.
fundamental module: a module that serves as an academic basis of the learning
activities for a particular programme or package.
grade point average based on module credits (GPA): an average mark that is
calculated by multiplying the final mark achieved in a module with the credit value of that
module and then dividing the sum of these values by the total of the credit values of all
the modules for which a student was enrolled. The result of these calculations is a
weighted average based on module credits.
GS: a combined mark (module/semester/year mark plus examination mark) of at least
40% required for admission to a specific prescribed module.
learning hours: the notional number of hours a student should spend to master the
learning content of a particular module or programme. The total number of learning
hours for a module consists of the time needed for lectures, practicals, self-study and
any other activity required by the study programme. Learning hours for modules are
calculated on the basis of 40 working hours per week x 28 weeks = 1120 + 80 additional
hours for evaluation = 1200. For undergraduate modules, the total number of learning
hours per module is calculated using the formula: number of credits (per module) x 10.
level of a module: the academic level of a module which is indicated in the module
code.
module: an independent, defined learning unit and to which a module code and credits
are allocated. A module may stretch over 7, 14 or 28 weeks.
module code: consists of an equal number of capital letters and digits, which indicate
the name of the module, the year of study, the period of study and the level of the
module, e.g. EKN 110 for Economics. The first digit indicates the year of study in which
the module is generally taken or the academic year in which it is presented for the first
time, namely 1 = 100 level, 2 = 200 level, 3 = 300 level, etc. When the first digit is 7, it
indicates the honours level, while 8 indicates master‟s level and 9 the doctoral level.
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module/semester/year mark: the mark awarded to a student on the basis of tests,

classwork, practical work or any other work which was completed in a module.
option: a specific focus area within an existing degree programme.
package: a group of modules which are connected and share a particular focus and
which are taken by students as an area of specialisation within a degree programme.
package coordinator: the individual responsible for organising, compiling and arranging
the teaching of and guidance with a particular package.
programme manager: the individual responsible for the overhead management,
organisation and composition of a particular programme, together with the packages that
make up the programme.
registration: the process a candidate is required to complete to be admitted as a
student of the University or for admission to a programme.
semester module: a module that extends over one semester (14 weeks).
subject: a demarcated field of study of which one module or more may be chosen for a
degree.
syllabus: the division of the study material for a specific module, according to the
regulations.
year module: a module that extends over one year (two semesters; 28 weeks).
The basic module unit of the Faculty has a duration of

14 weeks. Candidates for the BCom and BAdmin degrees
who have not passed at least four core
modules at the end of an academic year, must apply for
readmission to the degree programme.
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II. REGULATIONS
The rules for the degrees published here are subject to change and may be amended
prior to the commencement of the academic year in 2015.
The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of

Pretoria. It is expected of each student to familiarise himself or herself well with these
regulations. Ignorance concerning these regulations will not be accepted as an excuse for
any transgression.
1. Admission to undergraduate study
1.1 General
1.1.1 To register for a first bachelor's degree at the University, a candidate must, in
addition to the required National Senior Certificate with admission to degree
studies, comply with the specific admission requirements for particular modules
and fields of study as prescribed in the admission regulations and the faculty
regulations of the departments.
1.1.2 Admission requirements of the Faculty for candidates with a National

Senior Certificate with admission to degree studies
To be able to gain access to the Faculty and specific programmes, prospective
students require the appropriate combinations of recognised NSC subjects as
well as certain levels of achievement in the said subjects. In this regard the
determination of an admission point score (APS) is explained and a summary of
the specific requirements, ie APS and the specific subjects required is provided.
Accounting in Grade 12 is not a prerequisite for admission to any BCom degree
programme.
Determination of an Admission Point Score (APS)

The calculation is simple and based on a candidate‟s achievement in six 20-credit
recognised subjects by using the NSC ratings that is the “1 to 7 scale of
achievement”. Thus, the highest APS that can be achieved is 42.
Life Orientation is excluded from the calculation determining the APS.
Rating code Rating Marks %

7 Outstanding achievement 80-100%
6 Meritorious achievement 70-79%
5 Substantial achievement 60-69%
4 Adequate achievement 50-59%
3 Moderate achievement 40-49%
2 Elementary achievement 30-39%
1 Not achieved 0-29%
Provisional admission is offered on the basis of candidates' results in the grade 11

examination. Provisionally admitted candidates retain their admission only if they obtain
a National Senior Certificate with admission to degree studies and have obtained the
minimum subject and level requirements.
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Final admission is based on the following:

 National Senior Certificate (NSC) meeting the requirements for admission
to degree studies as well as specific degree requirements; or
 Results of the institutional proficiency test, together with the National Senior
Certificate (NSC) meeting the requirements for admission to degree studies
as well as the Faculty specific admission requirements or
 Certificate of complete exemption from the Matriculation Board, HESA.
1.1.3 Specific admission requirements for the Faculty

a) A valid National Senior Certificate with admission to degree studies.
b) The following minimum subject and level requirements:
Admission to undergraduate programmes is considered on the following basis:
To be able to gain access to the Faculty and specific programmes, prospective students
require the appropriate combination of recognised NSC subjects as well as certain levels
of achievement in said subjects. In this regard the determination of an Admission Point
Score (APS) is explained below and a summary of the specific requirements, i.e. the
Admissions Point Score (APS) per programme and the specific subjects required, is
provided.
There is no selection for the undermentioned degrees. Candidates are placed according
to the table below.
All applications will close on the 30th of September.
Programmes Minimum admission requirements

English/Afrikaans Mathematics APS
BCom (Accounting Sciences)
BCom (Investment
5 (60-69%) 6 (70-79%) 34
Management)
BCom (Econometrics)
5 (60-69%) 6 (70-79%) 32
BCom (Financial Sciences)
BCom (Law) 5 (60-69%) 5 (60-69%) 32
BCom (Economics)
BCom (Statistics)
BCom (Agribusiness
Management)
5 (60-69%) 5 (60-69%) 30
BCom (Informatics)
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Programmes Minimum admission requirements

English/Afrikaans Mathematics APS
BCom
BCom Option: Supply Chain
Management
BCom (Business
Management)
BCom (Communication
Management)
BCom (Entrepreneurship)
5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 30
BCom (Human Resource
Management)
BCom (Marketing
Management)
BCom (Recreation and Sport
Management)
BCom (Tourism
Management)
BCom (Four-Year
Programme) 4 (50-59%) 3 (40-49%) 26
*BAdmin (International Mathematics 4

Relations) (50-59%)
*BAdmin (Public or
Management) 5 (60-69%) 28
Mathematics
Literacy 4 (50-
59%)
BAdmin (Public  National Senior Certificate with admission to
Management) Option: Public degree studies
Administration  Departmental selection
 Three years‟ working experience
The Dean reserves the right to place meritorious candidates to improve the diversity
profile of students.
*Candidates will not be admitted to a BCom degree via BAdmin degree unless he/she
meets the required Mathematics admission requirement for a BCom degree.
The abovementioned table for placement is a guideline only and does not guarantee
admission. Study offers are limited by capacity.
NOTE: Accounting is not a specific prerequisite for admission to BCom or BAdmin

degrees.
Transferring students from other institutions
The applications of candidates who have previously been registered at another tertiary
institution are considered by the Admissions Committee of the Faculty on the basis of
their Grade 12 results and tertiary academic achievements. An academic record, as well
as the final school-leaving results is required for such applications.
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NB: Candidates who are still registered at another university must submit an
academic record of their studies to the faculty as soon as possible after their final
examinations. The closing date for these applications is also 30 September.
1.1.4 The following persons may also be considered for admission:

(i) A candidate who is in possession of a certificate that is deemed by the
University to be equivalent to the required National Senior Certificate with
admission to degree studies.
(ii) Candidates who matriculated with university exemption before the end of
2008 are requested to contact the faculty concerned for admission
requirements.
(iii) A candidate who is a graduate from another tertiary institution or has been
granted the status of a graduate of such an institution.
(iv) A candidate who complies with the admission requirements after writing an
entrance examination.
1.1.5 The Senate may limit the number of students allowed to register for a degree
programme, in which case the Dean concerned may, at his/her own discretion,
select from the students who qualify for admission those who may be admitted.
1.2 Requirements for specific modules
A candidate who has
(a) passed the Grade 12 examination in Mathematics with at least 5 (60-69%)
obtains admission to the module COS 110 in Computer Science; or has
passed COS 153 or COS 131 or COS 132 and WTW 133, obtains
admission to the module COS 110 in Computer Science;
(b) passed the Grade 12 examination in Mathematics with at least 4 (50-59%),
will be admitted to WTW 134, WTW 115 and WTW 152 and with at least 5
(60-69%) to WTW 114, WTW 126, WTW 158 and WTW 161 in
Mathematics, and to WST 111 in Mathematical statistics. (For the degree
programme in Actuarial and Financial Mathematics, 80% in Mathematics is
required.)
(c) obtained at least 5 (60-69%) in Mathematics in the Grade 12 examination,
or at least 50% in both Statistics 113, 123 will be admitted to Statistics (STK
110 and STK 120);
(d) been admitted to the degree BCom (Accounting Sciences), will be admitted
to Financial accounting 100 (FRK 100) ONLY on achieving a result in the
compulsory accounting proficiency test written before lectures commence,
that is acceptable. Candidates who did not take Grade 12 Accounting will be
admitted to Financial accounting 101 (FRK 101) irrevocably. Accounting in
Grade 12 is not a prerequisite for admission to any BCom degree
programme;
(e) obtained at least 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics in the Grade 12 examination,
or at least 60% in both Statistics 113 and 123 will be admitted to Informatics
112 and Economics 120, and at least 6 (70-79%) in Mathematics or 60% in
both Statistics 113 and 123 will be admitted to EKN 113 and 123;
(f) obtained at least 5 (60-69%) in Mathematics or 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics,
and has passed WTW 133 and WTW 143, will be admitted to Informatics
154, 164 and 171.
Note:
• "Grade 12 examination" refers to the final National Senior Certificate (NSC)
examination.
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2. Academic literacy
Training in academic literacy is offered as part of the study programmes.
3. Registration for a particular year of study

(Also consult General Regulation G.2)
At the beginning of an academic year, a student registers for all the modules he
or she intends taking in that particular year (whether these be 14- or 28-week
modules). Changes to the chosen curriculum may be made at the beginning of
the second semester, but only with the Dean's approval. A student may also only
register for modules that fit into the lecture, test and examination timetables. For
renewal of registration, see General Regulation G.3. and for termination of
registration, General Regulation G.4.
4. Concurrent registration for two fields of study

With the permission of the dean/deans concerned, a student may register for a
degree, diploma or certificate and another degree, diploma or certificate, whether
undergraduate or postgraduate, simultaneously, subject to the regulations
applicable to the fields of study in question and to any other stipulations the
dean/deans may prescribe on the condition that there shall be no overlap in the
course content of the first degree, diploma or certificate and the second degree,
diploma or certificate. Such a concession may be withdrawn by the dean(s) con-
cerned if the student does not perform satisfactorily. (See General Reg G.6.)
5. Minimum study periods and requirements for bachelor's degrees

A bachelor's degree is conferred on a student only if he or she complies with the
minimum period of study and other requirements as stipulated in the Joint
Statute and the regulations of the University pertaining to the acquisition of that
degree. (See General Regulation G.7.)
Periods of attendance at and credits for modules which a student obtained at the
University and which did not form part of the requirements for a degree already
conferred on a student, may be accepted by the dean in consultation with the
head of the department concerned, for a bachelor's degree, provided that the
student complies with the stipulations in G.8.1 and G.9.4(a).
Subject to the stipulations of the Joint Statute, the dean may accept periods of
attendance as a registered matriculated student at any other tertiary institution
approved by Senate for this purpose, as part of the student's attendance record
for a bachelor's degree.
6. Requirements for promotion

(According to General Regulation G.3 students have to comply with certain
requirements as set by the Faculty Board.)
(a) A student must pass at least 4 core semester or 2 core year modules to be
admitted to the subsequent year of study.
(b) If a student has passed less than the required minimum of 4 core semester
or 2 core year modules, he/she will not be readmitted to the Faculty of
Economic and Management Sciences. Such a student may apply in writing
to the Faculty's Admissions Committee to be readmitted conditionally – with
the proviso that the Admissions Committee may set further conditions with
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regards to the student's academic progress. The Faculty's Admissions

Committee may deny a student's application for readmission.
(c) If a student has been readmitted conditionally, his/her academic progress
will be monitored after the first semester examinations to determine
whether he/she has complied with the requirements set by the Admissions
Committee. If not, his/her studies will be suspended.
(d) A student whose studies have been suspended because of his/her poor
academic performance has the right to appeal against the decision of the
Faculty's Admissions Committee.
(e) A student may be refused promotion to a subsequent year of study if the
prescribed tuition fees are not paid.
(f) A student may be refused admisssion to the examination, or promotion to a
subsequent year of study or promotion in a module (if applicable) if he/ she
fails to fulfil the attendance requirements. Class attendance in all modules
and for the full duration of all programmes is compulsory for all students.
7. Credits for unregistered students
There are students who attend lectures, write tests and examinations and in this
manner earn "marks", but have either not registered for modules or have not
registered as students at all. These marks will not be communicated to any
student before he/she has provided proof of registration. A student cannot obtain
any credits in a specific academic year for a module "passed" in this manner
during a previous academic year and for which he/she was not registered. This
arrangement applies even where the student is prepared to pay the tuition fees.
8. Examinations
(a) A student is admitted to an examination only if the lecturer of that module in
consultation with the head of the department, certifies that the student has
prepared himself or herself satisfactorily by due performance in his/her work
and has fulfilled the attendance requirements. Class attendance in all
modules and for the full duration of all programmes is compulsory for all
students.
(b) A student may be refused admission to the examination or promotion to a
subsequent year of study if the prescribed tuition fees are not paid.
(c) A student may be refused admission to the examination or promotion to a
subsequent year of study if he/she fails to fulfil the attendance
requirements. Class attendance in all modules and for the full duration of
all programmes is compulsory for all students.
(d) In exceptional cases, where it is deemed appropriate, the Dean of a faculty
may excuse a student from attending all or part of a module.
(e) The minimum semester mark to be admitted to an examination in a first-
semester module on 100-level is 30%, and the semester/year mark for
admission to an examination in all other modules is 40%.
(f) The examinations for first-semester modules take place in May/June, while
all other examinations (second-semester modules and year modules) take
place in October/November (also consult General Regulation G.12).
8.1 Pass requirements and subminima in examinations
A final mark of at least 50% is required to pass a module. The year or semester
mark must fall within a range of 40%-60% and the examination mark must fall
within a range of 40%-60% of the final mark. Deviations from this rule can be
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approved by the Dean. The formula that is used to determine the final mark will
be specified in the study guide of the module.
8.2 Ancillary examinations
After completion of an examination and before the examination results are
announced, the examiners may summon a student for an ancillary examination
on particular aspects of the work of that module.
8.3 Re-marking of examination papers

After an examination, departments give feedback to students about the
framework that was used by the examiners during the examination. The way in
which feedback is given, is determined by the heads of department. Students
may apply for remarking of an examination paper after perusal and within 14
calendar days of commencement of lectures in the next semester. The
prescribed fee has to be paid. The paper will then be re-marked by an examiner
appointed by the head of the department (also consult General Regulation G.14).
8.4 Supplementary examinations
(Also consult General Regulation G.12, par. 4.3, 4.4, 4.5)
(a) Supplementary examinations in first-semester modules take place after the
May/June examinations, while those in second-semester and year modules
take place after the October/November examinations.
(b) A student may be admitted to a supplementary examination in a module, in
cases where
(i) a final mark of between 40% and 49% has been obtained, or
(ii) a pass mark has been obtained, but the required subminimum in the
examination section of the module or divisions thereof has not been
obtained.
(c) If the module, in which a final mark of between 40% and 49% has been
obtained, is a first-semester module at 100-level, a supplementary examina-
tion must be granted. For all other modules, the Department has the
discretion to allow a student to write a supplementary examination.
(d) To pass a supplementary examination, a student must obtain a final mark of
50% – the semester or year mark is not taken into consideration.
(e) The highest final percentage a student can obtain in a supplementary
examination is 50%.
(f) Special supplementary examinations are not arranged for students who are
unable to write the examination for whatever reason, at the scheduled times.
(g) Supplementary examinations cover the same subject matter as was the
case for the examinations.
8.5 Aegrotat/extraordinary examinations
(Also consult General Regulation G.12, par. 5.1 and 5.2)
(a) A student who is prevented from preparing for an examination, or from
sitting for it, owing to unforeseen circumstances or illness, may be granted
permission by the Dean to write an aegrotat/extraordinary examination in
the particular module(s).
(b) An application to sit for an aegrotat/extraordinary examination, supported by
applicable corroborative proof (for example an original medical certificate),
must be submitted to the Student Administration office, not later than 3
(three) days after the module should have been written, provided that an
application that could not be submitted in time may also be submitted for
consideration, provided that there is a valid reason.
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(c) Once a student has sat for an examination, he or she may not afterwards
apply for an aegrotat/extraordinary examination on the basis of unforeseen
circumstances or illness.
(d) A student who has been granted permission to write an aegrotat/ extraordinary
examination, and then fails to write the examination will not be allowed another
opportunity to write any further examination in the specific module.
(e) A student who wrote an aegrotat/extraordinary examination does not qualify
for a supplementary examination.
8.6 Special examinations

(See General Regulation G.12, par. 6.1)
(a) A student registered for the BCom or BAdmin degree programme and who
complies with all the requirements for the degree, with the exception of a
maximum of two 14-week modules, or the equivalent, may be admitted to a
special examination in the module(s) concerned at the end of the following
semester or earlier.
(b) A student only qualifies for a special examination if he/she were admitted to
and sat for the prescribed examination in the final (preceding) examination
period.
(c) If the special examination is conducted before 31 January, such a student
must not register again for the module/s concerned and the examination is
treated as a supplementary examination.
(d) If the special examination is conducted after 31 January, the student must
register again for the module/s concerned and a semester mark, examina-
tion mark and final mark must be obtained in an appropriate manner. In
such a case, the result of the examination will not be taken into
consideration with a view to the graduation ceremonies in March/April.
(e) All the regulations applicable to a supplementary examination, also apply to
a special examination (Reg G.12.4).
9. "Major subject"
To be considered a "major subject" the equivalent of four 14-week modules,
including two at 300-level, must be passed provided that:
• the following modules which are offered at 300-level only, are also
considered "major subjects": Labour law 311 (ABR 311), Labour relations
320 (ABV 320), and International business management 359 and 369 (OBS
359 and 369);
• only two 14-week modules, or the equivalent thereof, that are not preceded
by the 100- and 200-level modules, may be taken for degree purposes. In
other words, at least four 14-week modules must be taken at 300-level that
are preceded by the 100- and 200-level, except for modules offered on 200-
and 300-level only.
10. Degree conferred with distinction (Three-year undergraduate degrees)

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) and Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin)
a) A degree may be awarded with distinction provided the candidate meets the
following criteria:
1) Completes the degree within three years;

2) Obtains a Cumulative Grade Point Average CGPA) of 75%;
3) Repeated passed modules will not be considered. The initial pass mark
of module will be used when calculating the GPA.
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b) Transferees from other faculties and from other universities who still complete
their bachelor degrees (including credits transferred and recognised from the
degrees they registered for originally) within three years will be considered as
exceptional cases by the Dean.
c) The GPA will be not be rounded up to a whole number.
d) Exceptional cases will be considered by the Dean.
III. DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS CONFERRED/AWARDED IN THE FACULTY
The following degrees and diplomas are conferred/awarded in the Faculty (minimum
duration is given in brackets):
(i) Bachelor of Commerce – BCom (3 years)
Specific fields of study are indicated as a specialisation on the degree certificate
[See Reg. C.3(a)].
(ii) Bachelor of Commerce Honours – BComHons (1 year) – See the Postgraduate
yearbook
(iii) Master of Commerce – MCom (1 year) – See the Postgraduate yearbook
(iv) Doctor of Commerce – DCom (1 year) – See the Postgraduate yearbook
(v) Bachelor of Administration – BAdmin (3 years)
Specific fields of study are indicated as a specialisation on the degree certificate
(See Reg.C.23)
(vi) Bachelor of Administration Honours – BAdminHons (1 year) – See the
Postgraduate yearbook
(vii) Master of Administration – MAdmin (1 year) – See the Postgraduate yearbook
(viii) Master of Public Administration – MPA (2 years) – See the Postgraduate
yearbook
(ix) Doctor of Administration – DAdmin (1 year) – See the Postgraduate yearbook
(x) Master of Philosophy – MPhil (1 year) – See the Postgraduate yearbook
(xi) Doctor of Philosopohy – PhD (2 years) – See the Postgraduate yearbook
(xii) Postgraduate Diplomas – See the Postgraduate yearbook
Application of old and new regulations
(See General Regulation G.5)
Subject to transitional measures laid down by the Faculty, a student must complete his or
her degree in accordance with the regulations that were applicable when he or she first
registered for a specific field of study or specialisation. If a student interrupts his or her
studies or changes a field of study or specialisation, the regulations applicable in the year
in which studies are resumed, or the field of study is changed, apply.
Recognition of modules
(See General Regulations G.8 and G.9)
Credit for modules passed at other institutions is restricted to first-year (100-level)
modules, provided that the date of the student's National Senior Certificate with
admission to degree studies becomes effective before 2 April of the academic year in
which such a module was completed. A student who is in possession of a bachelor's
degree may not present any modules passed for that degree for another field of
specialisation or degree in this Faculty.
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General
Notes:
1. A student who registers for a module presented by another faculty should take note
of the admission requirements of that module, the subminima required in
examination papers, supplementary examinations, etc.
2. It is the responsibility of all students to familiarise themselves with the General and
Faculty Regulations of the University, as well as the procedures, rules and
instructions pertaining to study in this Faculty. Ignorance of the applicable
regulations, rules and instructions, or the wrong interpretation thereof will not be
accepted as an excuse for not complying with the stipulations of such regulations,
rules and instructions.
Only two 14-week modules, or the equivalent thereof, that are

not preceded by the 100- and 200-level modules, may be taken
for degree purposes. In other words, at least four 14-week
modules must be taken at 300-level that are preceded by the
100- and 200-level, except for modules offered on 200- and
300-level only.
It is thus the responsibility of students to ensure before
registration, that their curricula comply with all the
requirements of the applicable regulations. (See 2 above)
IV. BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Minimum requirements for bachelor's degrees; semester and year modules; new
regulations
1. Students who commenced their studies before 2015 must complete the programme
in terms of the curriculum of the year in which they commenced their studies, or in
terms of the curriculum of the year in which they switched to their current field of
specialisation. Students who prefer to do so may, however, apply to change over to
the latest curriculum, but then they should comply with all the requirements thereof
and they may not revert to the regulations of an earlier year.
2. Students who are registering for a degree programme for the first time in 2015 must
take the modules indicated under the particular field of specialisation.
C.1 Regulations applicable to all bachelor’s degrees
(a) General Regulations G.1 to G.15 (with the exception of Regulation G.11.2(c)) apply
to a bachelor's degree.
(b) A student may not take more than the prescribed number of modules per semester
unless the Dean decides otherwise.
(c) A student may take a module not listed as an elective module only if the prior
approval of the Dean has been obtained.
(d) A student who is in possession of a bachelor's degree may not present any modules
passed for that degree for another field of specialisation or degree in this Faculty.
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(See General Regulations G.8 and G.9)

(e) A module passed at 300-level shall only be recognised for degree purposes if the
corresponding prescribed module(s) at 200-level has/have been passed, unless the
Dean decides otherwise, with the proviso that the following modules which are
offered at 300-level only, are also considered "major subjects": Labour law 311
(ABR 311), Labour relations 320 (ABV 320) and International business management
359 and 369 (OBS 359 and 369); only two 14-week modules, or the equivalent
thereof, that are not preceded by the 100- and 200-level modules, may be taken for
degree purposes. In other words, at least four 14-week modules must be taken at
300-level that are preceded by the 100- and 200-level, except for modules offered
on 200- and 300-level only.
(f) A module already passed may only be repeated with the approval of the Dean.
(g) A module passed may not be taken into account for more than one degree or field of
specialisation.
(h) It remains the student's responsibility to ascertain, prior to registration, whether all
the modules he/she intends taking can be accommodated in the class, test and
examination timetables.
(i) The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences supports an outcomes-based
education system and places a high premium on the development of specific
academic competences. Class attendance in all modules and for the full duration of
all programmes is therefore compulsory for all students.
(j) The Dean has the right of authorisation regarding matters not provided for in the
General Regulations or the Faculty Regulations.
C.2 Prerequisites for modules
Curricula for the bachelor‟s degrees in the Faculty are compiled from the subjects listed
below. The list is arranged alphabetically according to the name of the particular module.
When a module in any of these subjects is chosen, the prerequisites stated opposite the
module should be complied with.
The first column lists the modules and module codes. When a module code in the second
column ends with the symbol GS, it indicates that a combined mark of at least 40% must
be obtained in that module before admission to the module in the first column can be
obtained. A module listed in the second column without these letters must, however, be
passed before admission to the module in the first column can be obtained. Where Reg
1.2 appears in the second column, it refers to Requirements for specific modules on
page 16 of this publication.
Module Prerequisites Credits
Academic information management Credits

AIM 101 6
AIM 111 4
AIM 121 4
Academic literacy for Economic and Management Sciences Credits

ALL 124 6
VAG 124 (for Afrikaans students) 6
Academic literacy for Information Technology Credits

ALL 121 6
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Actuarial mathematics* Credits

IAS 211 WTW 114: 60% and WTW 128: 60% 12
IAS 282 IAS 211: 70% 12
IAS 382 IAS 282 20
* If presented.
Note: Please consult the publication Regulations and Syllabi: Faculty of Natural and
Agricultural Sciences for information on the study programme in Actuarial and Financial
Mathematics.
Administrative law Credits

ADR 310 10
Afrikaans Credits
AFR 110 12
AFR 114* 12
AFR 120 12
* No mother tongue speakers of Afrikaans will be allowed in this module.
For prerequisites see Regulations and Syllabi: Faculty of Humanities.
Agricultural economics Credits

LEK 210 12
LEK 220 LEK 210 or EKN 113 and/or EKN 120 12
LEK 310 LEK 210 or EKN 110,120 12
LEK 320 LEK 210, 220 18
LEK 410 LEK 210, 220, STK 281 24
LEK 415 EKN 110, LEK 220 and WTW 134 18
LEK 421 LEK 410, STK 210, STK 281 24
LEK 424 LEK 210 15
Auditing Credits
ODT 200 FRK 100 or FRK 101 32
ODT 300 ODT 200 40
Business law* Credits

BER 210 16
BER 220 Admission to the examination in BER 210 16
* BER 210, 220 may not be included in the same curriculum as Commercial law (KRG)
110, 120, 200 for degree purposes.
Business and governance of sport Credits

SRM 220 SRM 210 16
Business management Credits
OBS 114 10
OBS 124 Admission to the examination in OBS 114 or OBS 133 and 10
OBS 143
OBS 133 8
OBS 143 OBS 133 GS 8
OBS 210 OBS 114 or 124 with admission to examination in the other 16
OBS 310 OBS 114 or 124 with admission to examination in the other 20

Only for BCom (Four-year Programme) students.
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 OBS 310 may not be included in the same curriculum as BDO 319, 329 for degree
purposes.
Note:
• For OBS 213, 223, 313 and 323 see Entrepreneurship.
• For OBS 359 and 369 see International business management.
Commercial law* Credits

KRG 110 10
KRG 120 Admission to the examination in KRG 110 10
KRG 200 KRG 120 24
* Business law (BER) 210, 220 may not be included in the same curriculum
as Commercial law (KRG) 110, 120, 200 for degree purposes.
Communication management Credits

KOB 181# 5
KOB 182# 5
KOB 183# 5
KOB 184# 5
KOB 210 16
KOB 220 KOB 210 GS 16
KOB 310 KOB 210 or KOB 220 with a GS in the other 20
KOB 320 KOB 210 or KOB 220 with a GS in the other; KOB 310 GS 20
KOB 356^ KOB 210 or KOB 220 with a GS in the other 20
# Only one of KOB 181-184 may be taken as a module where necessary for a
programme.
^ Only for BCom (Communication Management) students.
Community-based project Credits

JCP 202 8
For prerequisites see Regulations and Syllabi: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment
and Information Technology
Computer science Credits

COS 110 COS 153 or COS 131 or COS 132 and Grade 12 Mathematics 16
5 (60-69%) or WTW 133
COS 132 APS of 30 and Grade 12 Mathematics 5 (60-69%) 16
Consumer protection Credits

VBB 220 10
Economics Credits
EKN 110 10
EKN 120 EKN 110 GS or EKN 113 GS; At least 4 (50-59%) in 10
Mathematics in the Grade 12 examination or 60% in STK 113
and concurrently registered for STK 123
EKN 113 Reg 1.2(e) 15
EKN 123 Reg 1.2(e); EKN 113 GS 15
EKN 214 EKN 110 GS and EKN 120 or EKN 113 GS and EKN 123; 16
STK 110 GS and STK 120 GS
EKN 224 EKN 110 GS and EKN 120 or EKN 113 GS and EKN 123 and 16
STK 110 GS and STK 120 GS
EKN 234 EKN 214; STK 120 16
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EKN 244 EKN 224; STK 120 16

EKN 310 EKN 214; EKN 234 20
EKN 314 EKN 234, EKN 244 20
EKN 320 EKN 310 GS 20
EKN 325 EKN 214; EKN 234 20
Economics of sport and leisure Credits
SRM 310 SRM 220 30
English Credits
ENG 118 12
ENG 120 12
Entrepreneurial law Credits
ODR 320 12
Entrepreneurship Credits
OBS 213* OBS 114 or 124 with admission to the examination in the other 16
OBS 223* OBS 213 GS 16
OBS 313* OBS 114, 124, 213, admission to the examination in OBS 223 20
OBS 323* Admission to the examination in OBS 313 20
* Only for BCom (Entrepreneurship) students
Financial accounting Credits
FRK 100*# Acceptable performance in the compulsory accounting 24
proficiency test; Reg 1.2(d)
FRK 101*# Reg 1.2(d) 24
FRK 111 10
FRK 121 FRK 111 GS or FRK 133 and FRK 143 12
FRK 122 FRK 111 GS or FRK 133 and FRK 143 12
FRK 133 As for the BSc (IT), BIS (MM) Four-year programmes and 8
BCom (Four-year programme)
FRK 143 As for the BSc (IT), BIS (MM) Four-year programmes and 8
BCom (Four-year programme); FRK 133
FRK 153 FRK 133, FRK 143 12
FRK 201# FRK 100 or 101 32
FRK 211 FRK 111, 121 or FRK 100 or 101 16
FRK 221 FRK 211 GS 16
FRK 300# FRK 201 40
FRK 311 FRK 211, 221 and INF 281 20
FRK 321 FRK 311 GS and INF 281 20
*A student who failed FRK 100 must repeat FRK 100 and is not allowed to register for
FRK 101. A student who failed FRK 101 may only repeat FRK 101 if his/her final mark
for this module was below 35%. If his/her final mark for FRK 101 was 35% or higher, the
student must register for FRK 100.
# Only for BCom(Accounting Sciences) students
Financial management Credits

FBS 1101# 10
FBS 1122 To be taken concurrently with WST 111 10
FBS 1201* 10
FBS 1213 10
FBS 1222 To be taken concurrently with WST 121 10
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FBS 2003 FRK 100 or 101 and FBS 121 GS 32

FBS 2104 FRK 111 and 121 (or FRK 100 or 101) and simultaneously 16
registered for FRK 211; STK 110, STK 120 or FBS 121
4
FBS 220 FRK 211 GS; STK 110, STK 120 16
FBS 212 FRK 111 and 121/122 or FRK 100 or FRK 101 16
FBS 222 FRK 111 and 121/122 or FRK 100 or FRK 101 16
3
FBS 300 FBS 200 40
FBS 3104 Admission to the examination in FBS 220 and FRK 211, 221 20
FBS 3204 FBS 210 20
1#
Only for BSc (Mathematical Statistics, Construction Management, Real Estate and
Quantity Surveying and BEng (Industrial Engineering) students
1*
Only for BSc (Mathematical Statistics, Construction Management, Real Estate and
Quantity Surveying) students
2
Only for BSc (Actuarial and Financial Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics) and
BCom (Statistics) students
3
Only for BCom (Accounting Sciences) students
4
Only for BCom (Financial Management Sciences, Financial Sciences, Investment
Management, Internal Auditing and Law) students.
Foundations of recreation and sport management Credits

SRM 110 12
French
For module codes, credits and prerequisites see Regulations and Syllabi: Faculty of
Humanities.
German
Humanities.
History Credits
GES 110 12
GES 120 12
Industrial and organisational psychology Credits

BDO 110 10
BDO 120 BDO 110 GS; May not be included in the same curriculum as 10
SLK 110/120
BDO 181 5
BDO 219 BDO 110 GS, BDO 120 GS 16
BDO 229 BDO 219 GS 16
BDO 271** 8
BDO 272** 12
BDO 319* BDO 110, 120, BDO 219 GS, BDO 229 GS 20
BDO 329* BDO 319 GS 20
BDO 371** 12
BDO 372** 16
BDO 373** RES 210 GS 10
* BDO 319 and BDO 329 may not be included in the same curriculum as OBS 310 for
degree purposes.
** Only available for BCom (Human Resource Management) students.
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Informatics Credits
INF 112 Reg 1.2(e) or both STK 113 60% STK 123 60% 10
INF 154 Reg 1.2(f) 10
INF 164 INF 154, Reg 1.2(f) AIM 101 or AIM 111 and AIM 121 10
INF 171 Reg 1.2(f) 20
INF 214 AIM 101 or AIM 111 and AIM 121 14
INF 225 AIM 101 or AIM 111 and AIM 121, INF 171, INF 164 14
INF 261 INF 214 7
INF 264 AIM 101 or AIM 111 and AIM 121, INF 112 8
INF 271 INF 171, 164, Reg 1.2(f), AIM 101 or AIM 111 and AIM 121 14
INF 272 INF 171, 164, Reg 1.2(f), AIM 101 or AIM 111 and AIM 121 14
INF 281 FRK 111, FRK 121 or FRK 100 or FRK 101 3
INF 301* INF 214, 225, 261, 271, 272 80
* INF 301 is a module that combines INF 315, INF 324, INF 354 and INF 370. Students
register for all these modules, but receive a calculated percentage for INF 301.
Insolvency law Credits

ISR 310 10
Internal auditing Credits

IOK 211 FRK 111, 121 16
IOK 221 IOK 211 GS 16
IOK 311 IOK 211, 221 20
IOK 321 IOK 311 GS 20
International business management Credits

OBS 369 Admission to examination in OBS 359 20
International relations Credits

IPL 210 PTO 111 GS, PTO 120 GS 20
IPL 220 PTO 111, PTO 120 GS, IPL 210 GS 20
IPL 310 PTO 120, IPL 210 GS, IPL 220 GS 30
IPL 320 IPL 210, IPL 220 GS, IPL 310 GS 30
Introduction to moral and political philosophy Credits
FIL 251* 10
*Available in quarter 2, 3 or 4. A limited number of students can be accommodated in
each quarter.
Investment management* Credits

BLB 200 FRK 111, FRK 121 or FRK 100 or 101, STK 110, STK 120 and 32
EKN 110, EKN 120
BLB 300 BLB 200 40
* Only for BCom (Investment Management) students.
IsiNdebele
Humanities.
IsiZulu
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Humanities.
Note: IsiNdebele and isiZulu may not both be included in the same curriculum for degree
purposes.
Jurisprudence Credits
JUR 110 15
JUR 120 15
Labour law Credits

ABR 311 20
Labour relations Credits

ABV 320 20
Language, life and study skills Credits

LST 133 As for BSc (Four-year programme) and BCom (Four-year 8
programme)
LST 143 LST 133 8
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Law of contract Credits

KTR 211 15
Law of delict Credits

DLR 320 15
Law of persons Credits

PSR 110 10
Law of succession Credits

ERF 222 15
Law of things Credits

SAR 310 15
Leadership in sport and recreation Credits

SRM 120 SRM 110 12
Legal interpretation Credits

RVW 210 10
Marketing management Credits

BEM 110 10
BEM 122 BEM 110 GS 10
BEM 212 BEM 110 GS 16
BEM 224 BEM 110 GS 16
BEM 256** BEM 110 GS 16
BEM 314 BEM 110; BEM 212 GS and STK 110 20
BEM 315** BEM 110 20
BEM 321 BEM 212 20
BEM 356** BEM 110; BEM 256 20
** Only for BCom (Marketing management) students.
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Mathematical statistics Credits

WST 111 Reg 1.2(b) 16
WST 121 WST 111 GS or WST 133, 143 and 153 16
WST 133 BSc and BCom students: At least 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics 8
in the Grade 12 examination and must be taken concurrently
with WTW 133.
WST 143 BSc and BCom numeric stream students: WTW 133 and WST 8
133 and must be taken concurrently with WTW 143, or
BCom non-numeric stream students: WST 133 and WTW 133
WST 153 WST 133 and WST 143 and WTW 143. Must be taken 8
concurrently with WTW 153.
WST 211 WST 111, 121; WTW 126 GS, WTW 128 GS, WTW 114 GS 24
WST 221 WST 211 GS 24
WST 311 WST 211, 221; WTW 211 GS, WTW 218 GS 18
WST 321 WST 211, 221; 311 GS; WTW 211 GS, WTW 218 GS 18
Mathematics Credits
WTW 114 Reg 1.2(b) 16
WTW 115* Reg 1.2(b) 8
WTW 126 Reg 1.2(b) 8
WTW 128 WTW 114 GS 8
WTW 133 As for BSc (Four-year programme) and BCom (Four-year 8
programme)
WTW 143 WTW 133 8
WTW 211 WTW 126 12
WTW 218 WTW 114, 126, 128 12
WTW 220 WTW 114, 128 12
WTW 221 WTW 211 12
WTW 264 WTW 114, 126, 128 12
WTW 286 WTW 114, 126, 128 and 162 12
WTW 310 WTW 220 18
WTW 354 WTW 211, 218, WST 211 18
WTW 381 WTW 114, 211 18
WTW 382 WTW 218, 286 18
WTW 383 WTW 114, 128, 211 18
* Only for BCom (Informatics) students.
Payment methods Credits
VHD 320 10
Political science Credits

STL 210 PTO 111 GS, PTO 120 GS 20
STL 220 PTO 111, PTO 120 GS, STL 210 GS 20
STL 310 PTO 120, STL 210 GS, STL 220 GS 30
STL 320 STL 210, STL 220 GS, STL 310 GS 30
Politics Credits
PTO 111 12
PTO 120 PTO 111 GS 12
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Professional ethics* Credits

BPE 211 6
* For BCom (Accounting Sciences) students only.
Public Administration Credits

PAD 112 10
PAD 122 PAD 112 GS 10
PAD 212 PAD 112 or 122 with a GS in the other 16
PAD 222 PAD 212 GS 16
PAD 312 PAD 112, PAD 122; PAD 212 or 222 with a GS in the other 20
PAD 322 PAD 312 GS 20
Public information management* Credits

PUM 120 18
* Only available for BAdmin (Public Management) Option: Public Administration students.
Public management* Credits

OPB 110 18
OPB 210 22
OPB 310 24
Public organisation studies* Credits
ODM 110 18
* Only available for BAdmin(Public Management) Option: Public Administration students.
Public people management* Credits

PUT 120 18
PUT 220 22
Public practices* Credits

PBP 320 32
Public resource management* Credits
PUF 110 18
PUF 210 22
PUF 220 22
PUF 310 24
Research Credits
RES 210 20
Roman law Credits
ROM 120 10
Sepedi
Humanities.
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Setswana
Humanities.
Note: Modules in Setswana and Sepedi cannot both be included in the same curriculum
for degree purposes.
Specific contracts Credits

KTH 220 15
Sport development Credits

YSL 220 YSL 210 16
Sport facility and event management Credits

SRM 210 SRM 120 16
Sport and recreation science Credits

SRM 220 SRM 120 16
Sport tourism Credits

YSL 210 YSL 120 16
Statistics Credits
STK 110 Reg 1.2(c) 13
STK 120 STK 110 GS or both STK 113 GS, STK 123 GS or WST 133 13
and WST 143
STK 113* 11
STK 123* STK 113 GS 12
STK 161 STK110 GS or both STK 113 GS, STK 123 GS 6
STK 162 STK110 GS or both STK 113 GS, STK 123 GS 7
STK 210 STK 110, 120 20
STK 220 STK 210 GS 20
STK 281 STK 110, 120 10
STK 310 STK 210, 220 25
STK 320 STK 310 GS 25
STK 353 STK 210, 220 or WST211,WST221 25
Supply chain management* Credits
OBS 316* OBS 114, 124; admission to the examination in OBS 216, 20
OBS 226
OBS 326* OBS 316 GS 20
*Only for BCom [Option: Supply chain management] students
Taxation Credits
BEL 200* FRK 111, 121 or FRK 100 or 101 32
BEL 220# FRK 111, 121 or FRK 100 or FRK 101 16
BEL 300* BEL 200 and FRK 221 GS or FRK 201 GS 40
* Only available for BCom (Option: Taxation, Accounting Sciences, Financial Sciences,
Financial Management Sciences, Investment Management and Law) students.
# BEL 220 is offered in the first semester.
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Tourism management Credits

TBE 210 16
TBE 220 TBE 210 GS 16
TBE 310 TBE 210 GS 20
TBE 320 TBE 210 GS 20
Value-based decision-making in sport and recreation Credits

SRM 320 SRM 310 30
General notes regarding prerequisites:

(i) The requirement that students must have already passed a module listed in the
second column, or take the module together with a module in the first column at the
same time, may be amended by the Dean. Such a concession is made almost
exclusively only to students who will be able to register for all the still outstanding
modules for the degree if they are exempted from the prerequisite of no more than
two 14-week modules or the equivalent thereof. If a student fails any module
required by a finalist for graduation purposes, the concession(s) that was/were
granted by the Dean is/are withdrawn.
(ii) The class, test and examination timetables are compiled to avoid timetable clashes
if module choices are limited to the 100-, 200-, or 300-level. The onus is on
students who choose modules at more than one level, or elective modules that are
offered by other faculties, to ensure that timetable clashes do not occur with regard
to these choices.
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C.3 Bachelor of Commerce [BCom]
(a) Specialisations Academic Academic Page no

Plan Program
BCom (Four-year Programme) (07139922) CB012 34

BCom degree (07130221) CB005 35
with the following options:
Supply Chain Management (07130064) CB005 37
Taxation (07130001) CB005 38
In addition, the degree can also be taken in the following fields of specialisation:
Accounting Sciences (07130042) CB005 39
Agribusiness Management (07130091) NB032 40
Business Management (07130062) CB005 41
Communication Management (07130281) CB005 42
Econometrics (07130011) CB005 43
Economics (07130051) CB005 44
Entrepreneurship (07130063) CB005 45
Financial Management Sciences (07130203) CB005 46
Financial Sciences (07130204) CB005 47
Human Resource Management (07130142) CB005 48
Informatics (07130172) EB025 49
Internal Auditing (07130071) CB005 51
Investment Management (07130202) CB005 52
Law (07130151) CB005 53
Marketing Management (07130161) CB005 56
Recreation and Sports Management (07130251) HB034 57
Statistics (07130261) NB032 58
Tourism Management (07130242) CB005 60
(b) Duration of study

Three years, but the programme can be extended to four years. Four-year study
programmes are compiled in consultation with the Student Administration.
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C.4 Curriculum for BCom (Four-year programme) (Code 07139922)

The first year is presented on the Mamelodi Campus.
Package coordinator: Dr Q Kritzinger, Mamelodi Campus, Tel: 012 842 3469.

Total credits required: 80*/88
The programme is aimed at the training of students in the Economic and Management
Sciences who do not meet the prescribed admission requirements for a BCom degree.
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1
Core modules (Compulsory)
AIM Academic information management 111, 121
LST Language, life and study skills 133, 143
WTW Mathematics 133*, 143*
FRK Financial accounting 133, 143
WST Mathematical statistics 133, 143
OBS Business management 133, 143
* Students who want to do a non-numerical BCom degree only do a first-semester course

in WTW 133 (Precalculus), and will not be required to do WTW 143 in the second
semester. Students who want to continue with a numerical BCom degree programme (eg
Economics, Econometrics, Accounting Science, Informatics, Financial Sciences and
Investment Management) will need to register for WTW 133 and WTW 143.
Selection from the second academic year onwards, to be discussed with the
Student Administration of the Faculty.
This is the ideal starting point for students who are interested in studying towards BCom
degrees in Management or Financial sciences. Students must apply during October of
their first year to transfer to the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (Hatfield
Campus). Placement in BCom (Accounting Sciences) and BCom (Investment Manage-
ment) cannot be guaranteed as these are selection programmes where numbers are
limited. All modules must be passed in the first year to transfer to any of the BCom
programmes.
 AIM 111 and AIM 121 – as currently presented on the Hatfield Campus.
 WST 133 and WST 143 – equivalent to STK 110. WST 133 and WST 143 will give
BCom students entrance to STK 120.
 FRK 133 and FRK 143 – equivalent to FRK 111.
 OBS 133 and OBS 143 – equivalent to OBS 114.
 Students must register for FRK 153 in the first semester of the second year.
 FRK 153 is equivalent to FRK 122.
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C.5 Curriculum for BCom (Code 07130221)
The programme is aimed at the training of students in the Economic and Management
Sciences, but it does not lead to a specific vocational outcome. However, students are
able to compile their own curricula with a view to work opportunities in all sectors.
Total credits required: 403/406
Year-level 1 Year-level 2 Year-level 3

Credits Credits Credits
Fundamental modules 12 10 0
Core modules 113 (93) 0 (32) 0
Elective modules 20 (40) 128 (99) 120*
Total 145 138 (141) 120
* Only two 14-week modules, or the equivalent thereof, that are not preceded by the
100- and 200-level modules, may be taken for degree purposes. In other words, at
least four 14-week modules must be taken at 300-level that are preceded by the 100- and
200-level except for the modules offered at 200- and 300-level only.
Please note:
 If BER 210 and BER 220 are chosen as core modules at 200-level, the elective
modules will total 40 credits and the core modules 93 credits at 100-level.
 If WTW or WST is chosen as core modules, the credits will be higher.
 If FRK 211 and FRK 221 are chosen, INF 281 (3 additional credits) is compulsory.
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3
Fundamental modules (Compulsory)
AIM Academic information management 101
FIL Introduction to moral and political
philosophy 251
ALL Academic literacy for EMS 124
EKN Economics 110, 120
FRK Financial accounting 111, 121/122#
KRG Commercial law(1) 110, 120
or
BER Business law(1) 210, 220
STK Statistics 110, 120
or
WST Mathematical statistics(2) 111, 121
KOB Communication management 184
One of the following subjects:
BEM Marketing management 110, 122
BDO Industrial and organisational 110, 120
psychology
PAD Public Administration 112, 122
(Any of these four subjects may be chosen as elective modules, if not chosen under
core modules.)
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Elective modules
EKN Economics 214, 234 310, 320
OBS Business management 114, 124 210, 220 310(3), 320
FRK Financial accounting 211(4), 221(4) 311(4), 321(4)
INF Informatics 281(Sem 2)(4)
BEL Taxation 200 300
or
220(first
semester)
STK Statistics 210, 220 310, 320
or
WST Mathematical statistics(2) 211, 221 311, 321
312, 322
or
WTW Mathematics(2) 114, 126 211, 220 310, 381
128 218, 221 354, 382
286 383
or 264
BEM Marketing management 110, 122 212, 224 314, 321
BDO Industrial and organisational 110, 120 219, 229 319(3),329(3)
psychology
KOB Communication management 210, 220 310, 320
INF Informatics 112 214, 261
225
FBS Financial management 212, 222
PAD Public Administration 112, 122 212, 222 312, 322
ABR Labour law 311
ABV Labour relations 320
Note: See the alphabetical list of modules for the prerequisites for all modules.
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FRK 122 is a terminating module. If FRK 122 is selected, a candidate will not be
able to continue with Financial Accounting at the 200- and 300- level. Also note that
FRK 121 may be a prerequisite for a number of other modules (eg BEL 200) and it is
the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that he/she makes the appropriate
choice between FRK 121 and 122.
 FBS 212 and 222 are terminating modules. Candidates will not be able to continue
with Financial management at 300-level.
(1)
BER 210 and 220 may not be included in the same curriculum as KRG 110, 120.
(2)
Mathematical statistics and Mathematics are not mutually exclusive and may be
taken simultaneously. WTW 114, 126, 128, 211, 218 must be taken if WST will be
taken up to 300-level.
(3)
OBS 310 may not be included in the same curriculum as BDO 319, 329 for degree
purposes.
(4)
Informatics 281 (INF 281) (with 3 additional credits), is compulsory if Financial
Accounting 211, 221 (FRK 211, 221) are chosen.
Specialisation modules: Any prescribed modules at 300-level which is preceded by the
appropriate modules at 200-level.
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Curriculum for BCom Option: Supply Chain Management (Code 07130064)
The purpose of this option 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.
Package coordinator: Mr W Niemann, EM 3-70, Tel: 012 420 4635

Total credits required: 393

Core modules 123 128 120
Elective modules 0 0 0
Total 135 138 120
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3
FIL Introduction to moral and political 251
philosophy

OBS Business management 114, 124 210, 220 310, 320
OBS Supply chain management 216, 226 316, 326
FRK Financial accounting 111, 122#
INF Informatics 112
BER Business law 210, 220
OBS International business management 359, 369
Note: See the alphabetical list of modules for prerequisites of all modules.
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FRK 122 is a terminating module. Candidates will not be able to continue with
Financial accounting in the second or third year.
Specialisation modules: OBS 316 and 326.
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Curriculum for BCom Option: Taxation (Code 07130001)

This programme is being phased out. The last intake of new students was in 2013.
Please refer to BCom Financial Sciences on page 47)
The purpose of this option in Taxation is to equip qualifiers with the essential knowledge
and skills so that they will be competent to perform tax related functions both in the
private and public sector environment.
Package coordinator: Prof M Stiglingh, EM 4-49.1, Tel: 012 420 3346


Total 140 141 120
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3

FRK Financial accounting 111, 121 211, 221 311
INF Informatics 281 (Sem 2)
IOK Internal auditing 211, 221 311, 321
OBS Business management 114
EKN Economics 110, 120 214, 234 310
KRG Commercial law 110, 120
JUR Jurisprudence 110, 120
RVW Legal interpretation 210
Specialisation modules: BEL 300, IOK 311 and IOK 321
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C.6 Curriculum for BCom in Accounting Sciences (Code 07130042)

This degree programme (that is only presented on a full-time basis) is the specialised
bachelor's degree for candidates who are preparing for the relevant qualifying
examinations of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and the
Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA). The programme BCom (Accounting
Sciences), together with (the full-time) BComHons (Accounting Sciences) and the
Certificate in the Theory of Accountancy (CTA) is accredited by the SAICA as part of its
education requirements for the chartered accountant qualification.
Package coordinator: Prof JGI Oberholster, EMS 2-45, Tel: 012 420 3761
Total 124 161 160
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3
BPE Professional ethics 211
FRK* Financial accounting 100(1)(2) or 201 300
101(1)(2)
INF Informatics 281(Sem 1)
ODT* Auditing 200 300
FBS* Financial management 121 200 300
BEL* Taxation 200 300
INF Informatics 112
KRG Commercial law 110, 120 200
STK Statistics 110
KOB Communication management(3) 183(Q3)
* The specialisation modules on first to third year for the degree BCom (Accounting
Sciences), may only be taken by students who are selected for this degree.
(1)
See Reg 1.2 (d).
(2)
A student who failed FRK 100 must repeat FRK 100 and is not allowed to register
for FRK 101. A student who failed FRK 101 may only repeat FRK 101 if his/her final
mark for this module was below 35%. If his/her final mark for FRK 101 was 35% or
higher, the student must register for FRK 100.
Note: If second-year modules clash with FRK 101 periods, students are advised not
to register for those modules as class attendance for FRK 101 is compulsory.
(3)
Students are strongly advised to take KOB 183 in the third quarter of their second
year as prescribed only and not in their first year. KOB 183 presupposes a basic
knowledge of second year Accounting, Auditing, Financial management and
Taxation and first-year students have not been exposed to all four these subjects.
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Please note: See the alphabetical list of modules for the prerequisites for individual
modules.
Specialisation modules: FRK 300, FBS 300, BEL 300 and ODT 300.
C.7 Curriculum for BCom in Agribusiness Management (Code 07130091)

The purpose of this degree programme is to train students in the field of Economics and
Business management as applied to the agricultural and agribusiness sector. The degree
prepares students for management careers in agricultural sales and marketing,
brokerage, market research, international market development, finance, public relations,
food manufacturing and distribution, and agricultural-input industry.
Package coordinator: Prof JF Kirsten, Agriculture Annex 2-21
Tel: 012 420 3248
Total 125 170 127
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3
FIL Introduction to moral and political
philosophy 251
LEK Agricultural economics 210, 220 310, 320
410
Choose 2 of the
following to the
value of a minimum
of 33 credits:
415, 421
424
EKN Economics 110, 120 214, 234 310, 320
OBS Business management 114, 124 210, 220
Note: See the alphabetical list of modules for the prerequisites for all modules.
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Specialisation modules: LEK 310, 320, 410.
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C.8 Curriculum for BCom in Business Management (Code 07130062)
This qualification is aimed at management knowledge and skills as it applies to the

private enterprise as value-adding unit in a changing environment with the necessary
competitiveness to survive. The study field is introduced and management decision-
making skills acquired. How to establish an enterprise and how to co-ordinate the
different areas in management also receive attention. Although this package is intended
to serve as a foundation for further study, and for the corporate environment, it also
enables graduates to establish their own enterprises and to manage it.
Package coordinator: Prof A Grobler, EMS 3-46, Tel: 012 420 2306

Total 135 138 120
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3
philosophy

INF Informatics 112
#
Specialisation modules: OBS 310, 320
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C.9 Curriculum for BCom in Communication Management (Code 07130281)
This option of specialisation has as its aim the provision of a theoretical foundation of
corporate communication principles complemented by practical projects. The student will
be able to combine theory with practice through intergration and application.
Package coordinator: Prof RS Rensburg, EM 4-64, Tel: 012 420 3395


Total 135 122 120
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3
philosophy

KOB Communication management 181 210, 220 310, 320
356
BEM Marketing management 110
OBS Business management 114, 124 220 310, 320
OBS Entrepreneurship 213
#
FRK Financial accounting 111, 122
BDO Industrial and organisational 110, 120 219
psychology
OBS International business management 359
#
Specialisation modules: KOB 310, 320, 356.
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C.10 Curriculum for BCom in Econometrics (Code 07130011)
The purpose of this qualification is to provide graduates with knowledge on the working of
economics and economic policy in South Africa and the foundations of econometric
models. After completing this programme, candidates will be able to do a prognosis,
analysis and forecast of the South African economy.
This degree will provide the graduate with the necessary practical skills for using
economic and econometric models that management or government can apply in policy.
Candidates will be able to do basic statistical analyses of economic trends and to apply
the necessary computer and communication skills.
Package coordinator: Department of Economics, Tukkiewerf, Tel. 012 420 2413


Total 153 136 134
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3

EKN Economics 110, 120 214, 234 310, 320
224, 244 314, 325
WST Mathematical statistics 111, 121 211, 221 311, 321
312
INF Informatics 154, 164
WTW Mathematics 114, 126 211, 218
128
#
Specialisation modules: EKN 310, 320, 314, 325.
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C.11 Curriculum for BCom in Economics (Code 07130051)
The purpose of this qualification is to provide graduates with knowledge on the working of
economics and economic policy in South Africa and the influence exerted on it by the
global economy and general markets conditions, related to government policy and
regulation. This programme will provide students with the necessary theoretical and
applied principles of the instruments and effects of economic policy, such as fiscal policy,
monetary policy and labour policy. Graduates will be able to do a prognosis and analysis
of the South African economy and therefore be able to advise management in the private
as well as public sectors. Candidates will also be provided with the necessary statistic,
computer and communication skills.
Package coordinator: Department of Economics, Tukkiewerf, Tel. 012 420 2413


Total 137 146 130
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3
philosophy

EKN Economics 110, 120 214, 234 310, 320
224, 244 314, 325
STK Statistics 110, 120 210, 220 310, 320
WTW Mathematics 114, 126
128
#
Specialisation modules: EKN 310, 320, 314, 325.
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C.12 Curriculum for BCom in Entrepreneurship (Code 07130063)
The purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifiers with the necessary performance
motivation, entrepreneurial and business skills to improve their entrepreneurial
performance. The student is provided with the applicable theory, supported by the
practical application thereof, to operate efficiently in a diversity of work environments.
Specific attention is paid to starting and developing own entrepreneurial ventures.
Package coordinator: Prof JJ van Vuuren, EM 3-60, Tel: 012 420 3401

Total 125 170 120
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3
philosophy
OBS Entrepreneurship 213, 223 313, 323
BEM Marketing management 110, 122 212, 224
#
Specialisation modules: OBS 313, 323.
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C.13 Curriculum for BCom in Financial Management Sciences (Code 07130203)

The purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifiers with detailed knowledge and
specific skills in a number of fields in Financial management which can be applied in
private as well as the public sector. It provides learners with vocational training which
prepares them to write the qualifying examinations of a number of professional
qualifications in the Financial management sciences.
Package coordinator: Ms MA Viljoen, EM 3-24, Tel: 012 420 3339


Total 130 141 120
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3
philosophy

FBS Financial management 210, 220 310. 320
FRK Financial accounting 111, 121 211, 221 311, 321
OBS Business management 114, 124 210(1), 220(1) 310(1), 320(1)
or or
BEL Tax 200(1) 300(1)
INF Informatics 112,
171
(1)
At 200- and 300-level either Business Management (OBS) or Taxation (BEL) should
be taken as compulsory modules.
Specialisation modules: FBS 310, 320, FRK 311, 321.
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C.14 Curriculum for BCom in Financial Sciences (Code 07130204)
The purpose of this qualification is to equip students with detailed comprehensive

knowledge and specific skills in a number of fields in the Financial Sciences which can be
applied in private as well as the public sector. It provides learners with vocational training
which prepares them to write the qualifying examinations of a number of professional
qualifications in the Financial Sciences.
Package coordinator: Dr GA Lowies, EM 3-19, Tel: 012 420 3404


Total 130 181 120
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3
philosophy
FBS Financial management 210, 220 310(1)(2) 320(1)(2)
or
212(2), 222(2)
FRK Financial accounting 111, 121 211, 221 311(1), 321(1)
BEL Taxation 200 300(1)
INF Informatics 112, 171 264
IOK Internal auditing 211, 221 311(1), 321(1)
(1)
At 300-level, any three of the following must be taken as majors: Financial
accounting (FRK), Financial management (FBS), Internal auditing (IOK) or Taxation
(BEL).
(2)
Financial management 210 and 220 are required to take Financial management as a
major in the third year. Financial management as a major is a prerequisite to apply for
admission to the BComHons (Financial Management Sciences) degree.
Specialisation modules: FBS 310, 320, FRK 311, 321, IOK 311, 321, BEL 300
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C.15 Curriculum for BCom in Human Resource Management (Code 07130142)
The purpose of this package is to equip learners with the required knowledge and
practical skills to effectively manage human resources in any organisation. These include:
perception (study, research); evaluation (appraisal, measuring, selection, placing,
problem identification); optimal utilisation and influencing (change, training, development,
motivation, negotiation and management) of human behaviour in its interaction with the
environment (physical, psychological, social, organisational) as it manifests itself in the
world of work.
Package coordinator: Dr C Olckers, EM 3-95, Tel: 012 420 3435

Total 125 146 141
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3
philosophy

BDO Industrial and organisational 110, 120 219, 229 319(1), 329(1)
psychology 271, 272 371, 372
373
OBS Business management 114, 124 210, 220 320(1)
BER Business Law 210, 220
ABR Labour Law 311
ABV Labour relations 320
RES Research 210
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FRK 122 is a terminating module. Candidates taking this module will not be able to
continue with Financial accounting in the second or third year.
(1)
OBS 310 may not be included in the same curriculum as BDO 319, 329 for degree
purposes.
Specialisation modules: BDO 319, 329, 373, OBS 320.
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C.16 Curriculum for BCom in Informatics (Code 07130172)
Informatics studies the application and use of the computer and information systems
within the organisation. Our students‟ strength lies in their broad background of the
economic and management sciences, which implies that the world of business is nothing
sinister to them. The use of information technology by organisations is growing
exponentially and new, more complex and challenging applications are explored and
developed on a daily basis. It has the benefit that, in addition to the work of informatics
specialists being extremely interesting, there will only be a very small chance that they
will ever be without work.
The Informatics specialist has the knowledge to analyse the information needs of
organisations, be that businesses, government departments, non-profit organisations or
any other group where information is crucial. They not only analyse the needs but then
address those needs by designing and implementing information systems. Information
systems nowadays refer to computer-based systems (including mobile applica-tions)
which store and manipulate data such that people can understand, use, interpret and
make decisions based on the information.
The BCom (Informatics) programme at UP is the only degree in South Africa that is
internationally accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
(ABET) of the USA.
Package coordinator: Prof C de Villiers, IT 5-78, Tel: 012 420 3085
Total credits required: 428 (431)**

Core modules 151 103 (106)** 80
Elective modules 0 32 40*
Total 163 145 (148)** 120
** If Financial accounting 211 and 221 (FRK 211 and 221) are chosen, it is compulsory to
take INF 281 (3 additional credits).
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3
ALL Academic literacy for IT 121
philosophy
** Students who are deemed to be at risk of their level of academic literacy are compelled
to take the following two modules:
ALL 110 Academic literacy S1
ALL 121 Academic literacy for IT S2
Students who are deemed NOT to be at risk of their level of academic literacy are
compelled to take the following module:
ALL 121 Academic literacy for IT S2
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Note:
*Credits for ALL 110 will not form part of the minimum credit requirement for a
programme.
INF Informatics(1); (2) 112 214, 261 301(5)
154, 164 225
171 271, 272

WTW Discrete structures 115
JCP Community-based project 202
Elective modules
OBS Business management 210, 220 310, 320
FRK Financial accounting(3) 211, 221 311, 321
INF Informatics(3) 281 (Sem 2)
BEM Marketing management 110(4), 122(4) 212, 224 314, 321
IOK Internal auditing(6) 211, 221 311, 321
Elective modules can only be taken if they can be accommodated in the class, test and
examination timetables.
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able to continue with Accounting at the 200- and 300-level. Also note that FRK 121
may be a prerequisite for a number of other modules (eg BEL 200) and it is the
responsibility of the candidate to ensure that he/she makes the appropriate choice
between FRK 121 and 122.
(1)
Only candidates who meet the entrance requirements for the compulsory modules
Informatics 154, 164, 171 and 271, 272 ie at least 5 (60-69%) in Mathematics in
Grade 12, will be admitted to the BCom in Informatics. Admission to the BCom in
Informatics can also be obtained by complying with the requirements as set out in
Reg 1.2(f) of the section Requirements for specific modules, in which case the
Dean, on the recommenda-tion of the head of department, may allow a student to
register simultaneously for Informatics 154, 164, 171 and 271, 272.
(2)
In addition to the provisions of the footnote(1) above, a student who does not fulfil the
Mathematics requirement for admission but is nevertheless interested in a BCom
(Informatics) degree, should register for the BCom (Four Year Programme) and
pass Mathematics 133 (WTW 133). At the end of the first year, he or she may then
apply for permission to change to the BCom in Informatics. Students who have
already passed Informatics 112, may, if their academic performance merits it, be
allowed by the Dean, on the recommendation of the head of department, to register
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simultaneously for Informatics 154, 164, 171 and 271, 272.

(3)
Informatics 281 (INF 281 – 3 additional credits) is compulsory at 200-level, if
Financial accounting 311 and 321 (FRK 311 and 321) are chosen.
(4)
If these modules are chosen as electives in the second and third year, the first-year
modules will have to be included as extra modules.
(5)
INF 301 is a module that combines INF 315, INF 324, INF 354 and INF 370.
Students register for all these modules, but receive a calculated percentage for INF
301. Please refer to table below:
Module Register Module in which Examination

outstanding for student has to Exam Write
attend classes paper with
INF 315 INF 315 INF 315 + INF 301 INF 315 INF 315
(6)
Students who plan to apply for the BComHons (Internal Auditing) degree must discuss
it with the relevant head of department at the beginning of the second year of study.
Specialisation modules: INF 301
C.17 Curriculum for BCom in Internal Auditing (Code 07130071)

The purpose of this package in Internal auditing is to equip qualifiers with the essential
knowledge and skills so that they will be competent to perform internal audit functions.
The programme prepares students to obtain the international qualification Certified
Internal Auditor (CIA).
Package coordinator: Prof K Barac, EM 4-88, Tel: 012 420 3788

Total 135 197 120
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3
philosophy
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BEL Taxation 220(1)
IOK Internal auditing 211, 221 311, 321
OBS Business management 114, 124 210, 220 310, 320(2)
or
FBS Financial management 210, 220 310, 320(2)
BER Business law 210(3), 220(3)
INF Informatics 112 264
171
154
(1)
Classes for BEL 220 are offered in the first semester.
(2)
Financial management on third-year level is compulsory for admission to the
honours programme in Internal Auditing.
(3)
It is recommended that students take BER 210 and 220 in their third year.
Specialisation modules: IOK 311, 321 and FRK 311, FRK 321 or IOK 311, 321 and
OBS 310, 320, or IOK 311, 321 and FBS 310, 320.
C.18 Curriculum for BCom in Investment Management (Code 07130202)
The purpose of this degree programme is to expose students, specialising in Investment

management, to the theoretical principles and practical application of investment
decision-making at a high level. A multidisciplinary approach is followed and financial,
economic and statistical principles are incorporated with the aim of improving the
investment decision-making process. This well-structured degree has an analytic and
scientific basis and is aimed at enabling students to cope with the demands of a rapidly
changing local and international investment environment.
Package coordinator: Ms M Mabalane, EM 3-35, Tel: 012 420 5696


Total 120 181 160
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3
philosophy
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BLB Investment management 200(1) 300
EKN Economics 110, 120 214, 234 310, 320
FBS Financial management 210, 220 310, 320
INF Informatics 112
KRG Commercial law 110, 120
(1)
To continue with BLB 200, a student must pass Financial accounting 111, 121,
Statistics 110, 120 and Economics 110, 120.
Specialisation modules: BLB 300.
C.19 Curriculum for BCom in Law (Code 07130151)
The purpose of this package in law is to provide broad formative education but it does not
lead to any specific career outcomes. The student is, however, enabled to continue with
the LLB degree (which is career-specific) or a BComHons. The skills acquired may be
applied in either the private or public sectors.
Package coordinator: Mrs H Coetzee, Law 3.33, Tel: 012 420 2363
Total credits required: 412 (415)**

Elective modules 0 64 (67)** 80*
Total 146 124(127)** 142
** Credits will increase if Financial accounting is chosen as a major.
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3
JUR Jurisprudence 110, 120
Any of the following language modules in the Faculty of Humanities to the value of 12
credits: AFR 110, AFR 120, AFR 114, ENG 118, ENG 110, ENG 120.
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ROM Roman law 120
PSR Law of persons 110
KTR Law of contract 211
ERF Law of succession 222
KTH Specific contracts 220
VBB Consumer protection 220
SAR Law of things 310
DLR Law of delict 320
ODR Entrepreneurial law 320
ISR Insolvency law 310
VHD Payment methods 320
Elective modules
OBS Business management 124(1) 210, 220 310, 320
EKN Economics 214, 234 310, 320
FBS Financial management 210, 220 310, 320
FRK Financial accounting 211, 221 311, 321
BEL Taxation(3) 200 300
INF Informatics(2) 281(Sem 2)
It is advisable for BCom (Law) students to combine Business management with

Economics as a major, Financial accounting with Financial management or alternatively
Financial accounting with Taxation.
Note: See the alphabetical list of modules for prerequisites of all modules
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able to continue with Accounting at the 200- and 300-level. Also note that FRK 121
may be a prerequisite for a number of other modules (eg FBS 210 and 220) and it is
the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that he/she makes the appropriate
choice between FRK 121 and 122.
 BCom Law students will only be allowed to take Financial management 210, 220,
310 and 320 (FBS 210, 220, 310 and 320) if Financial accounting is also taken at
200- and 300-level.
(1)
Must be taken as an extra module if OBS is taken at 300-level.
(2)
Informatics 281 (extra 3 credits) is compulsory if Financial accounting 311, 321 (FRK
311, 321) are chosen.
(3)
Recommended that students taking If Taxation is taken at 300-levelr FRK 211 and
FRK 221.
Please note: Students whose aim is to obtain the LLB degree after completion of the
BCom in Law degree, is advised to contact the Student Administration of the Faculty of
Law for advice on which additional modules may be taken whilst doing their
undergraduate study. Please note, however, that permission must be obtained from the
Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences for extra modules to be
taken.
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BCom (Law) students who wish to register for additional law modules do so in terms of
the Faculty of Law yearbook of the academic year in which they registered for the first
time.
TRANSITIONAL MEASURES as from 2015
These transitional measures apply to students who registered for the BCom (Law) degree
for the first time prior to 2013.
Students who registered for the BCom (Law) prior to 2013 will be allowed to register for
the compulsory law modules as set out in the relevant (pre-2013) yearbook. Previous
yearbooks are available on the web at http://web.up.ac.za (New Students).
Possible summer/winter schools to be offered depending on availability of lecturers and
availability of funding:
FAMILY LAW
Module outstanding
FMR 110 Contact Student Administration, Faculty of Law
FMR 120 Contact Student Administration, Faculty of Law
INTRODUCTION TO LAW
Module outstanding
IDR 110 Contact Student Administration, Faculty of Law

IDR 120 Contact Student Administration, Faculty of Law
LEGAL SKILLS
Module outstanding
RVD 110 Contact Student Administration, Faculty of Law
RVD 120 Contact Student Administration, Faculty of Law
*Detailed transitional arrangements to be provided in the study guides to these modules.

In terms of the Faculty of Law Summer/Winter School policy a student may register for a
maximum of two modules per Summer/Winter School.
BCom (Law) students will also be allowed to enrol for the summer/winter schools in HVR
110, HVR 120, SRG 210, SRG 220 and MRT 220, despite not having enrolled for these
modules previously.
First-year BCom (Law) students who passed fewer than four (4) core semester modules
or fewer than two (2) core year modules in 2013 and who are not academically excluded,
will be registered for the new curriculum as from 2013. The same will apply mutatis
mutandis for second- and third-year students in 2015 and beyond (General Regulation
G.5.2.c read with paragraph 6(b) of the 2013 Faculty of Economic and Management
Sciences yearbook).
Repeaters who failed a relevant first-year law module again in 2013 must enrol for the
module again as set out in the table above but will be expected to complete the content of
the module as set out in the 2014 yearbook.
Repeaters who fail a relevant second- or third-year law module again in 2014 must enrol
for the module again but will be expected to complete the content of the module as set
out in the 2015 yearbook.
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The Dean of the Faculty of Law has the discretion to make an equitable and practical
ruling where an unforeseen situation arises in the application of the transitional
arrangements or where a particular issue has not explicitly been set out in the transitional
arrangements.
C.20 Curriculum for BCom in Marketing Management (Code 07130161)
This field of specialisation has as its aim the provision of a theoretical foundation of
marketing principles complemented by practical projects. The student will be able to
combine practice with theory through integration and application.
Package coordinator: Dr G van Heerden, EMS 4-127, Tel: 012 420 4440

Total 125 138 120
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3
philosophy

BEM Marketing management 110, 122 212 314
224, 256* 315*
356*, 321
OBS Business management 114, 124 210, 220 320
BER Business law 210
OBS International business management 359
#
with Financial management at 300 level.
* BEM 256, BEM 356 and BEM 315 are presented in English only to BCom
(Marketing Management) students exclusively.
Specialisation modules: BEM 314, 315, 321 and OBS 320.
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C.21 Curriculum for BCom in Recreation and Sports Management

(Code 07130251)
The package aims to equip potential managers with specific and applied knowledge and
competencies to manage sport and recreation in both the private and public sector.
Recreation and sport as products differ from other products in the market causing the
bridge between Management Science and the theory and practice of sport and recreation
not to be realised efficiently. The package focuses specifically on this challenge.
Package coordinator: Prof AE Goslin, Sports Centre 2-27, Tel: 012 420 6043

Total 144 160 140
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3
SRM Foundation of recreation and sport 110
management
Leadership in sport and recreation 120
Sport facility and event 210
management
Business and governance of sport 220
Economics of sport and leisure 310
Value-based decision-making in 320
sport and recreation
YSL Sport tourism 210
Sport development 220
#
FRK 122 is a terminating module. Candidates taking this module will not be able to
continue with Financial accounting in the second or third year.
Specialisation modules: SRM 310, 320
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C.22 Curriculum for BCom in Statistics (Code 07130261)
Statistics is an independent discipline with interdisciplinary applications. The aim of this

qualification is to prepare the candidates in totality with methods that can be applied for
the gathering and interpretation of data and empirical information. Statistics lay the
foundation for scientific accountable conclusions, planning and estimation. Candidates
are at the same time equipped with the necessary computer and communication skills.
Statistics is commissioned by all disciplines where it can contribute towards scientific and
technological progress.
Package coordinator: Mr A Swanepoel, IT 6-4, Tel: 012 420 3559

Total credits required: 396 (399)*

Core modules**• 93 (99) 50 (58) 75 (97)
Elective modules** • 25 (20) 86 (78) 55 (35)***
Total 130 (131) 136 (136) 130 (132)
* Total credits refer to minimum as required by the programme, but can be more,
depending on the elective modules.
** Alternative credits as indicated in brackets are based on choosing WST as a
specialisation module instead of STK, while all elective modules are selected within
the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.
*** Only two 14-week modules on the 300-level, or the equivalent thereof, that are
not preceded by the 100- and 200-level modules, may be taken for degree
purposes. In other words, at least four 14-week modules must be taken at 300-level
that are preceded by the 100- and 200-level apart from the modules offered only at
200- and 300-level.
• The number of elective modules is influenced by the inclusion of modules from other
faculties and their respective credit values.
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3

STK Statistics 110, 120 210, 220 310, 320
or 281(3) 353
WST Mathematical statistics(1) 111, 121 211, 221 311, 321
312, 322
and
STK Statistics 281(3) 353
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Elective modules@
FRK Financial accounting 211, 221 311, 321
INF Informatics(2) 281 (Sem 2)
WTW Mathematics (1) 114, 126 (4)
211, 220 310, 382
128(4) 218, 221 354, 383
EKN Economics 113, 123 214, 234 310, 320
314, 325
FBS Financial management 112, 122
LEK Agricultural economics(5) 210, 220 310, 320
philosophy
INF Informatics 112 214, 261
154, 164 225
171 271, 272
COS Computer science 132(6), 110
IAS# Actuarial mathematics 211, 282 382
#IAS 211 = Actuarial mathematics 211
#IAS 282 = Financial mathematics 282
#IAS 382 = Actuarial modelling 382
See prerequisites for IAS on page 24.
For example: Students in Mathematical statistics who also want to be trained for the
insurance industry, select, among others, the following modules as part of their core
and elective modules:
312, 322
(1) (4)
128(4) 218, 221
FBS Financial management 112, 122
IAS# Actuarial mathematics 211, 282 382
For example: Students in Mathematical statistics who also want to be trained in the
Econometrics field select, among others, the following modules as part of their core and
elective modules:
312, 322
(1) (4)
128(4) 218, 221
310, 320
314, 325
Other students may select among others, modules from any other subject/faculty
according to their own specific career requirements as part of their core and elective
modules:
@
At least one of the two elective modules in which a candidate graduate must be
selected from the available modules within the Economics and Management
Sciences Faculty.
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#
(1)
If WST modules are selected, notice must be taken of the relevant WTW
prerequisites as stipulated in the yearbook.
(2)
Informatics 281 is compulsory if Financial accounting 211 and 221 (FRK 211, 221)
are chosen.
(3)
STK 281 may not be taken if a candidate already passed STK 310.
(4)
The equivalent of seven-week modules, with the exception of WTW 114 which is
presented over a period of 14 weeks.
(5)
Students who register for Agricultural economics at 200 and 300 level as electives
will have to pass extra modules to make up the credits.
(6)
It is recommended that COS 132 be taken as an elective by all students in this
programme.
Specialisation modules: STK 310, 320 or WST 311, 312, 321, 322.
C.23 Curriculum for BCom in Tourism Management (Code 07130242)

(2015 will be the last intake of new students for this programme)
The overall purpose of this qualification is to develop future managers and entrepreneurs
in the tourism industry that have a sound foundation in the economic and management
sciences; think and act within a strategic and systems framework; have analytical and
problem-solving skills and an in-depth knowledge of the management aspects of the
various sectors of the tourism industry.
Package coordinator: Prof B Lubbe, EMS 4-112, Tel: 012 420 4102

Total 125 138 120
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3
philosophy
TBE Tourism management 210, 220 310, 320
OBS Business management(1) 114, 124 210, 220 310, 320
or
FBS Financial management(1) 212, 222
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Elective modules
EKN Economics 214, 234 310, 320
#
with Financial management at 300 level.
(1)
At 200-level either OBS 210, 220 or FBS 212, 222 should be taken as "compulsory
modules".
Specialisation modules: TBE 310, 320.
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C.24 Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin)
(a) Fields of specialisation Academic plan Academic program

Public Management (07131171) CB013
[Option: Public Administration] (07131172) CB013
International Relations (07131151) CB013
(b) Duration
Three years.
C.25 Curriculum for BAdmin in Public Management (Code 07131171)
This programme is directed towards the study of Public Administration that will equip the
candidate for a career in the broad public sector. Candidates will gain in-depth knowledge
of certain administrative and management practices in the South African and international
public sectors. Emphasis is placed on the three spheres of government with reference to
aspects such as resources management, international administration and management,
policy, accountability and ethics, the role of the state, intergovernmental relations and
administrative justice.
Package coordinator: Prof LP Malan, EMS 3-130, Tel: 012 420 2063

Elective modules 30 96 80*
Total 121 128 120
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3

PTO Politics 111, 120
EKN Economics 110
BDO Industrial and organisational 110, 120
psychology
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Elective modules
(Students can only choose from the listed modules)
STL Political science(4) 210, 220 310, 320
or
IPL International relations(4) 210, 220 310, 320
EKN Economics 120 214, 234 310, 320
OBS Business management 114, 124 210, 220 310(1), 320
BDO Industrial and organisational 219, 229 319(1), 329(1)
psychology
AFR Afrikaans 110, 120
114
ADR Administrative law 310(2)
RVW Legal interpretation 210
ABR Labour law 311(3)
ABV Labour relations 320(3)
#
(1)
OBS 310 and BDO 319, 329 may not be included in the same curriculum for degree
purposes.
(2)
Elective module only at 200-level, not at 300-level.
(3)
Can be included in the curriculum as elective modules at 200-level, provided that it
can be accommodated in the class, test and examination timetables.
(4)
STL and IPL have no modules at year-level 1, but follow on PTO 111 and PTO 120.
Please note: Candidates who did not obtain at least 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics in Grade
12, or who did not pass Statistics 113, 123, may not include the underlined modules in
their curriculum. Refer also to faculty prerequisites for these modules.
Specialisation modules: PAD 312, 322
Curriculum for the BAdmin in Public Management

Option: Public Administration (Code 07131172)
(Formal selection takes place and work experience is required.)
The option is directed towards the candidates already active within the field of public
administration. Candidates from national, provincial and local spheres of government will
obtain entry into the programme. Candidates will gain in-depth knowledge of the
administrative and management functions, from a South African and comparative
perspective. Emphasis is placed on the three spheres of government with reference to
aspects such as public resources management, policy studies, public sector ethics,
organisation studies and the role of the state.
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Total 122 120 120
Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3
PUF Public resource management 110 210, 220 310
ODM Public organisation studies 110
PUT Public people management 120 220
PBP Public practices 320
OPB Public management 110 210 310
PUM Public information management 120
Specialisation modules: PAD 312, 322
C.26 Curriculum for BAdmin in International Relations (Code 07131151)
The purpose of this package is to provide qualifiers with an in-depth knowledge and
understanding of contemporary world politics and related changes in the international
system. This will enable learners, once they are employed in the public or private sector,
to respond in an innovative and proactive manner to the problems and challenges of
globalisation.

Total 111 136 140
At each year level a minimum of four quarter or two semester modules of the electives
should be from the same subject. As the credits per module may differ from faculty to
faculty, the total credits for the required number of elective modules could exceed the
indicated values.
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Learning programme
YEAR LEVEL: 1 2 3

PTO Politics 111, 120
(1)
IPL International relations 210, 220 310, 320
EKN Economics 110
Elective modules
GES History(2) 110, 120
BDO Industrial and organisational 110, 120 219, 229 319, 329
psychology
STL(1) Political science 210, 220 310, 320
Language(3) (German, English, French, Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish)
(1)
STL and IPL have no modules at year-level 1, but follow on PTO 111 and PTO 120.
(2)
A maximum of 24 credits may be taken.
(3)
Language modules with a maximum value of 64 credits may be taken up to year-
level 2 from the following:
- A European language (from English, German, French, Spanish) at UP or
- An international language from Arabic, Mandarin or Russian at Unisa.
See Regulations and Syllabi: Faculty of Humanities for credits, prerequisites and
presentation of these modules.
Specialisation modules: IPL 310, 320
TRANSITIONAL MEASURES IN THE FACULTY FOR 2015
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
2015 and beyond
Module Registered up to 2014
Class attendance and
outstanding
examination
OBS 122 If failed – special examination  BCom (Accounting Sciences) –
to be conducted in January Register for OBS 114 in the first
2015. semester.
 BCom (Investment
Management) – Register for
OBS 114 in the first semester.
OBS 126 
If failed – special examination Bachelor of Social Work –
to be conducted in January Register for OBS 114 in the
2015.  first semester of the second year
of study.
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E-COMMERCE AND E-BUSINESS

Module Registered up to 2014 2015 and beyond
outstanding Class attendance and
examination
OBS 315 If failed – special examination  BCom Option: Supply Chain
to be conducted in January Management – Register for
2015. OBS 359
 BCom (Business Management)
– Register for OBS 359
 Other degree programmes –
Register for an alternative
elective module.
OBS 325 If failed – special examination  BCom Option: Supply Chain
to be conducted in January Management – Register for
2015. OBS 369
 BCom (Business Management)
– Register for OBS 369
elective module.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
2015 and beyond
Module Registered up to 2014
Class attendance and
outstanding
examination
OBS 311 If failed – special examination BCom – Choose an alternative
to be conducted in January elective.
2015.
OBS 321 If failed – special examination  Bachelor of Social Work –
to be conducted in January Register for OBS 124 in the
2015. second semester of the third
year.
elective module.
HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCE

Module Register for Class attendance and
outstanding examination
MBK 151 MBK 151 MBK 151
MBK 152 MBK 152 MBK 152
MBK 153 MBK 153 MBK 153
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MARKETING MANAGEMENT
BEM 211 BEM 212 BEM 212
BEM 221 BEM 224 BEM 224
BEM 311 BEM 314 BEM 314
BEM 321 BEM 321 BEM 321
RECREATION SCIENCE
RKD 251 RKD 251 RKD 251
RKD 252 RKD 252 RKD 252
RKD 253 RKD 253 RKD 253
RKD 254 RKD 254 RKD 254
RKD 354 RKD 354 RKD 354
SPORT AND TECHNOLOGY

SDT 254 SDT 254 SDT 254
SPORT SCIENCE
SPK 161 SPK 161 SPK 161
SPK 251 SPK 251 SPK 251
SPK 252 SPK 252 SPK 252
SPK 262 SPK 262 SPK 262
SPK 351 SPK 351 SPK 351
SPK 352 SPK 352 SPK 352
SPK 361 SPK 361 SPK 361
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XI. OTHER REGISTRATIONS
Commerce Special
Individual subjects – not for degree purposes
Undergraduate: (Code 07180001)
Postgraduate: (Code 07280001)
Admission course: Economic and Management Sciences

Non-examination purposes
FOREIGN CO-OPERATION
FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS

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XII. ALPHABETICAL LIST OF MODULES

# = Concurrent registration
() = Examination admission
dpw = discussions per week
GS = combined (final) mark (semester/year mark plus examination mark) of at
least 40%-49%
hpw = hours per week
LP = Lecturer's permission
lpw = lectures per week
ppw = practicals per week
spw = seminars per week
TDH = Permission by head of department
tpw = tutorials per week
ABR 311 Labour law 311
Academic organisation: Mercantile Law
Contact time: 2 lpw and 1 tpw every second week
Period of presentation: Semester 1
Language of tuition: Both Afr and Eng Credits: 20
Module content:
Basic principles of the employment contract. Collective labour law. Statutory conditions of
employment. Individual labour disputes. Collective labour disputes. Settlement
procedures.
This module is offered by the Faculty of Law.
ABV 320 Labour relations 320
Academic organisation: Human Resource Management
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
The theoretical basis of labour relations
In this section the basic concepts, historical context and theoretical approaches to the
field of labour relations will be discussed. The institutional framework in which labour
relations operates, will be addressed with particular emphasis on the structural
mechanisms and institutional processes. The service relationship that forms the basis of
labour relations practices, will also be analysed.
Labour relations practice
In this section students are taught the conceptual and practical skills related to practice
aspects such as handling of grievances, disciplining, retrenchments, collective
bargaining, industrial action and dispute resolution.
ADR 310 Administrative law 310
Academic organisation: Public Law
Contact time: 2 lpw
Module content:
*For LLB and BAdmin
An overview of judicial review of administrative action in light of the Constitution and the
Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000, with a focus on the legitimate scope of
such judicial review and the grounds for judicial review.
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AFR 110 Afrikaans 110

Academic organisation: Afrikaans
Contact time: 2 lpw 2 dpw
Language of tuition: Afrikaans Credits: 12
Module content:
Taalkundekomponent
Inleiding tot die Afrikaanse taalkunde met klem op lees- en skryfvaardigheid.
Letterkundekomponent
Inleiding tot die Afrikaanse letterkunde aan die hand van kortverhale en gedigte.
Hierdie module word deur die Fakulteit Geesteswetenskappe aangebied.
Contact time: 2 lpw
Module content:
Afrikaans for speakers of other languages (1)
*No mother tongue speakers of Afrikaans will be allowed to take this module.
A subject for advanced learners of Afrikaans. A basic knowledge of Afrikaans grammar
and listening, reading, writing and speaking skills are required.
This module is offered by the Faculty of Humanities.
Module content:
Taalkundekomponent:
Inleiding tot die Afrikaanse sintaksis, fonetiek en taalgeskiedenis.
Letterkundekomponent:
Inleiding tot die Romankuns.
Inleiding tot die Drama.
Hierdie module word deur die Fakulteit Geesteswetenskappe aangebied.
AIM 101 Academic information management 101
Academic organisation: School of Information Technology
Contact time: 2 lpw
Period of presentation: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Module content:
Find, evaluate, process, present and manage information resources for academic
purposes using appropriate technology. Apply effective search strategies in different tech-
nological environments. Demonstrate the ethical and fair use of information resources.
Integrate 21st century communications into the management of academic information.
This module is offered by the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information
Technology
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Contact time: 2 lpw
Language of tuition: Both Eng and Afr Credits: 4
Module content:
Find, evaluate, process, present and manage information resources for academic
purposes using appropriate technology.
Technology

Contact time: 2 lpw
Language of tuition: Both Eng and Afr Credits: 4
Module content:
Apply effective search strategies in different technological environments. Demonstrate the
ethical and fair use of information resources. Integrate 21 st century communications into
the management of academic information.
Technology
ALL 121 Academic literacy for Information Technology 121

Academic organisation: Unit for Academic Literacy
Contact time: 2 lpw 1 web-based period per week
Language of tuition: English Credits: 6
Module content:
By the end of this module students should be able to cope more confidently and
competently with the reading, writing and critical thinking demands that are characteristic
of the field of Information Technology.
ALL 124 Academic literacy for Economic and Management Sciences 124
Contact time: 2 lpw
Period of presentation: Semester 1 (MyFoundationsLab) Semester 2 (coursework)
Module content:
This module intends to equip students with the competence in reading and writing
required in the four high-impact modules: Business management, Financial accounting,
Statistics and Economics. Students will also be equipped to interpret and draw figures
and graphs and to do computations and manage relevant formulas. During semester 1,
students engage with the online computer program MyFoundationsLab individually in a
flexible learning environment, and during semester 2 they attend the scheduled contact
sessions and do the coursework.
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BDO 110 Industrial and organisational psychology 110

Contact time: 4 lpw
Module content:
Introduction to industrial and organisational psychology
This section is an introduction to the various schools of thought in psychology with
particular emphasis on industrial and organisational psychology and its fields of
application. The basic principles of scientifically systematising industrial psychological
knowledge will be discussed. The biological basis of behaviour will be addressed in order
to lay the foundation for the application of ergonomical principles.
Individual processes
This section consists of the principles of learning as found in the work context. The role of
perception in the work environment will be discussed by considering aspects such as
shape, depth, distance and colour perceptions. Cognition, thought, reasoning, memory,
creativity and decision-making will be included. Intelligence will be addressed and placed
in an industrial and organisational psychology perspective.

Prerequisite: BDO 110 GS May not be included in the same curriculum as SLK 110/120
Contact time: 4 lpw
Module content:
Development and personality
This module consists of a discussion of the life span and important periods in human
development with emphasis on their meaning in the work context. With regard to
personality, the following themes will be addressed: the cultural context of personality, its
formation and determinants of personality; personality as determinant of behaviour as
well as the development and maintenance of self-image. Attention will be given to the
basic methods of personality measuring and personality assessment.
Man in interaction
This theme deals with some central aspects in human interaction. These aspects should
be known and understood by prospective human resource management practitioners and
industrial psychologists, as they are acknowledged as human behaviour specialists in the
work context who can assist employers/organisations to enhance the performance,
productivity and wellness of human resources in the workplace. Effective human
interaction plays a pivotal role in this environment. Thus this module covers aspects like
the self-concept, social roles, social perception, time structuring and management,
motivation and frustration and psychological adaptation processes and how it relates to
human interaction in general and with reference to the workplace. Both theory and
practical implications are covered.

Contact time: 3 lpw
Period of presentation: Quarter 2
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Module content:
Capita selecta
This module will provide an introduction to personnel psychology, organisational
behaviour and labour relations. It will refer to the selection of employees and the training
and development of human resources in order to adapt to changing circumstances. The
role of leadership in group utilisation and motivation will be treated both theoretically and
practically. Labour relations will be studied in terms of institutional processes and the
service relationship and will include practical aspects such as the handling of grievances,
disciplining and dispute resolution.

Prerequisite: BDO 110 GS, 120 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Group behaviour and leadership
This module will focus on organisational behaviour with specific reference to the
principles of group behaviour and the role of work teams in the organisation. Particular
attention will be paid to group development, group interaction, group structures, group
processes and the promotion of team performance in the organisation. Leadership and
the effect of power and politics in the organisation will be studied. The function of
leadership in individual, group and task-oriented behaviour will also be addressed.
Organisational behaviour
The behavioural basis for organisational structuring and organisation design will be
addressed. This will include organisational culture as an important facet in any
organisation. The dynamics and approaches to organisational change will be addressed
with specific reference to the role of change agents, resistance to change and
organisational development with a practical discussion of the contemporary problems of
organisational change.

Prerequisite: BDO 219 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Employee health and ergonomics
This section focuses on actual and important aspects of safety and health management
in organisations, as well as the nature and role of ergonomics therein. These aspects are
theoretically and practically covered, providing the student with the knowledge and skills
required in the organisational psychology and human resource management field.
Workforce diversity
This section will focus on the development of sensitivity towards a diverse employee
corps and the development of mutual respect and tolerance between individuals and
groups in any organisation. Particular attention will be given to the prerequisites for the
effective implementation of a diversity management programme in an organisation.
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Contact time: 1 lpw
Period of presentation: Year
Module content:
*Only available for BCom (Human Resource Management) students.
Industrial psychology practice
This module will address the practical applications of leadership in the workplace, groups,
organisation structures, organisation change, management of diversity, occupational
health, ergonomics and goal achievement in organisations. The following methods will be
used in this module: case studies, practical exercises, group work and assignments which
have to be integrated with the process of research.

Contact time: 1 lpw
Module content:
Psychometrics
This module focuses on the basic concepts of psychological assessment. This includes
the following aspects: fundamental, ethical and legal problems in psychological testing;
test validity and reliability; test bias; test interpretation methods; the effective application
of different kinds of psychometric tests and the use of computers in the application and
interpretation of tests.

Prerequisite: BDO 110, 120; BDO 219 GS, BDO 229 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Human resource management systems
This section provides an introduction to human resource management systems and
addresses current developments and problems in the field, which will be comprehensively
addressed and include the following: job analysis, description, specification, and design,
remuneration theory and systems, job evaluation and grading as well as benefit and
fringe-benefit systems. Remuneration systems as motivation for employees will also be
included.
Human resources provision
Human resources provision will be presented from an industrial psychological perspective
and will include the following themes: human resources planning; macro and micro
variables which could affect personnel forecasting and provision; human resource
information systems; the auditing of skills as well as techniques such as recruitment,
selection, placement and induction.
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Prerequisite: BDO 319 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Motivation and performance management
This section will address the main characteristics of a performance management system
and will focus on the strategic and motivational value of the process. Performance
management will be addressed under the following headings: criteria development;
performance planning; data gathering; observation and documenting; performance
appraisal; appraisal instruments; performance feedback to promote motivation.
People and career development
This section will address current methods that can be used to develop human resources
and to present career development programmes in order to promote performance at both
an individual and organisational level. Emphasis will be on needs analysis, curriculum
design, goal setting for learning, programme development, preparation of materials,
training interventions, presentation and facilitation skills as well as course evaluation. The
integration of individual career expectations with the organisation's requirements and
strategies will be illustrated based on career development.

Contact time: 1 lpw
Module content:
Human resource management practices
In this module the virtual organisation will be established. Students will act as ''human
resource practitioners'' in this organisation. The full spectrum of human resource
practices will be applied and practised. The student will be given the opportunity to
prepare and present reports, to practise and apply techniques, to work on projects within
teams as well as to assess processes.

Contact time: 2 lpw
Module content:
The module will focus on the use of psychological testing and other evaluation methods
in organisational context. The following themes will be addressed: the transfer of test
results in organisations; compilation of capability/competency profiles; conducting of
interviews in the workplace and the practical application thereof. Application of ethical
assessment practices in the work context; application of assessment centres; video
simulation tests; situational judgement tests (SJT); value-scales and career guidance
tests as well as an introduction to the measuring of personality will be included in the
module.
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Prerequisite: RES 210 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Research methodology for human resources practice
This module places research methodology within the context of human resource
management and industrial and organisational psychology. Emphasis is placed on the
practical application and conducting of research through practical research projects. This
module places emphasis on: problem statement; identification of variables; the use and
creation of a questionnaire and interview schedule for the collection of data; selection and
application of basic research designs; use and interpretation of descriptive statistics;
research ethics in practice; reporting of results through a research report.
BEL 200 Taxation 200

Academic organisation: Taxation
Prerequisite: FRK 111, 121 or FRK 100 or FRK 101
Contact time: 1 ppw 3 lpw
Module content:
* Only available for BCom (Option: Taxation, Accounting Sciences, Financial Manage-
ment Sciences, Financial Sciences, Investment Management and Law) students
Introduction to income tax in respect of companies and individuals
In this module an introduction to the administration of deceased and insolvent estates is
provided. Specific emphasis is placed on the preparation of the executor's account for
deceased estates as well as the trustee's account for insolvent estates. The calculation of
estate duty is also dealt with in detail. Introduction to taxation, objection and appeal,
gross income, source of income, gross income (special inclusions), exempt income,
general deduction formula, assessed losses, special deductions for companies, special
deductions for individuals, capital allowances.

Prerequisite: FRK 111, FRK 121 or FRK 100 or FRK 101
Module content:
Introduction to income taxation, gross income, gross income (special inclusions), exempt
income, general deduction formula, special deductions for individuals, capital allowances,
introduction to fringe benefits, provisional taxation and employees' taxation.

Prerequisite: BEL 200 and FRK 221 GS or FRK 201 GS
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Module content:
** Only available for BCom (Option: Taxation, Accounting Sciences, Financial Manage-
ment Sciences, Financial Sciences, Investement Management and Law) students
The purpose of the module is to enable the learner to calculate the value-added tax
liability and to journalise transactions; calculate the normal tax liability (including the
determination of taxable capital gains and assessed capital losses) of individuals,
companies, estates and trusts, discuss tax principles; and calculate provisional and
employees' tax and to object against an assessment.
BEM 110 Principles of marketing management 110

Academic organisation: Marketing Management
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Principles of marketing management and marketing instruments, customer centricity, the
process of marketing management, market segmentation, positioning and marketing
information systems, environmental analysis, identification of target markets, value
creation, positioning strategies, consumer behaviour, relationship marketing, relationship
intention, application of product, price, marketing communication and distribution
strategies.
BEM 122 Marketing applications 122

Prerequisite: BEM 110 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
E-marketing, services marketing, not-for-profit marketing, business-to-business marketing,
retailing, global marketing.
BEM 212 Consumer behaviour 212

Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Internal and external influencing factors of consumer behaviour, the consumer's decision
process and application fields of consumer behaviour, consumerisms and social
responsibility, buying behaviour of consumers in both product and service related
industries, consumer psychology and the influence thereof on buying behaviour,
psychology of pricing, influencing factors in consumer buying behaviour, the impact of
various forms of marketing communication on buying behaviour.
BEM 224 Integrated brand communications 224

Contact time: 3 lpw
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Module content:
Integrated brand communications approach, marketing communication planning,
objectives and budgets for integrated marketing communications, principles and
strategising of marketing communication elements, new media, the brand name
communication process, marketing metrics and evaluation for marketing communication
effectiveness.
BEM 256 Market offering 256

Prerequisite: BEM 110 GS; Only for BCom(Marketing Management) students
Contact time: 2 lpw
Module content:
*Only for BCom (Marketing Management) students.
Integrated practical project: The development of a market offering.
New product/service development variables influencing new offerings to the market,
product/service concept generation, identification of opportunities, evaluating the
feasibility of a new product/service concept, pricing a new market offering, the
development of a distribution strategy for a new market offering.
BEM 314 Marketing research 314

Prerequisite: BEM 110; BEM 212 and STK 110
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
The role of marketing research, the process of marketing research, interpretation of
secondary research, qualitative research, survey research, observation, measurement
and attitude scaling, questionnaire design, sampling design and sampling procedures,
basic data analysis, descriptive statistical analysis, interpretation and reporting of results,
research report writing.
BEM 315 Personal selling and account management 315

Prerequisite: BEM 110; Only for BCom(Marketing Management) students
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
*Only for BCom (Marketing Management) students.
Marketing mix and the role of selling, managerial and ethical aspects of selling,
communication/ persuasion, steps in the selling process, implementing the sales strategy,
key account management.
BEM 321 Marketing management 321

Prerequisite: BEM 212
Contact time: 3 lpw
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Module content:
Strategic issues in marketing, strategic marketing, strategic analysis (market analysis,
customer analysis, competitor analysis and internal analysis), market strategies
(competitive strategies, strategies in the product life cycle and relationship building
strategies) and strategy implementation and control.
BEM 356 Integrated practical marketing project 356

Prerequisite: BEM 110, BEM 256, Only for BCom(Marketing Management) students
Contact time: 2 lpw
Period of presentation: Quarter 2 and 3
Module content:
*Only for BCom (Marketing management) students.
Students will be required to conduct a practical marketing audit and prepare a tactical
marketing plan for a small to medium-sized organisation based on an integrated
understanding of the marketing strategy variables. Students will complete the project in
groups of three to five and will be required to present their plans in the form of a written
report which will be assessed together with an oral presentation to the lecturer and
representatives from the specific organisation.
BER 210 Business law 210

Contact time: 1 dpw 2 lpw
Module content:
Basic principles of law of contract. Law of sales, credit agreements, lease.
BER 220 Business law 220

Prerequisite: Examination entrance for BER 210
Module content:
Labour law. Aspects of security law. Law of insolvency. Entrepreneurial law; company
law, law concerning close corporations. Law of partnerships.
BLB 200 Investment management 200

Academic organisation: Financial Management
Prerequisite: FRK 111, FRK 121 or FRK 100 or FRK 101; STK 110, STK 120, EKN 110,
EKN 120
Module content:
*Only for BCom (Investment Management) students.
Functioning of the South African financial system, interest bearing instruments: issuers,
institutions and valuation, types of risk and measuring risk, types of return and measuring
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return, share markets, Financial market regulation, trading activities in the equity market,
share price indices, valuation of ordinary shares, and the fundamental analysis of
ordinary shares, industry analysis, technical analysis of shares, investment objectives and
investment process, asset allocation, local and international bond markets, bond
fundamentals, valuation of bonds, mathematics of fixed interest securities, structure of
interest rates and yield curves, duration, convexity introduction to derivatives.
BLB 300 Investment management 300

Prerequisite: BLB 200
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
*Only for BCom (Investment Management) students.
Efficient market hypothesis, portfolio management, asset allocation, construction of
efficient investment portfolios, asset pricing models (CAPM and APT), equity portfolio
management strategies, performance evaluation of investment portfolios, restructuring of
investment portfolios, measuring of financial risk exposure, futures market in South Africa,
the use of futures contracts in financial risk management, pricing and the valuation of
futures contracts, swaps and forward rate agreements, option markets in South Africa
and the valuation of options, option payoffs and trading strategies, warrants and
convertible securities, alternative evaluation techniques, real estate investment, venture
capital, rights issues and capitalisation issues, immunisation, switching and trading
strategies in the bond market, fixed income portfolio strategies, ethics.
BPE 211 Professional ethics 211

Academic organisation: Philosophy
Contact time: 1 lpw
Module content:
In the first quarter of this module students are equipped with an understanding of the
moral issues influencing human agency in economic and political contexts. In particular
philosophy equips students with analytical reasoning skills necessary to understand and
solve complex moral problems related to economic and political decision making. We
demonstrate to students how the biggest questions concerning the socio-economic
aspects of our lives can be broken down and illuminated through reasoned debate.
Examples of themes which may be covered in the module include justice and the
common good, a moral consideration of the nature and role of economic markets on
society, issues concerning justice and equality, and dilemmas of loyalty. The works of
philosophers covered may for instance include that of Aristotle, Locke, Bentham, Mill,
Kant, Rawls, Friedman, Nozick, Bernstein, Dworkin, Sandel, Walzer, and MacIntyre. In
the second quarter of the module the focus is on professionalism, careers and ethics.
Codes of ethics in business and professions, professional codes, as well as ethical issues
in the accountancy profession are discussed.
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COS 110 Program design: Introduction 110

Academic organisation: Computer Science
Prerequisite: COS 153 or COS 131 or COS 132 and Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) or
WTW 133
Module content:
The focus is on object-oriented (OO) programming. Concepts including inheritance and
multiple inheritance, polymorphism, operator overloading, memory management (static
and dynamic binding), interfaces, encapsulation, reuse, etc. will be covered in the
module. The module teaches sound program design with the emphasis on modular code,
leading to well-structured, robust and documented programs. A modern OO programming
language is used as the vehicle to develop these skills. The module will introduce the
student to basic data structures, lists, stacks and queues.
Technology.
COS 132 Imperative programming 132

Academic organisation: Computer Science
Prerequisite: APS of 30 and Grade 12 Mathematics level 5 (60-69%)
Contact time: 1 ppw 1 tpw 3 lpw
Module content:
*Note: All students registered for degrees within the School of IT, excluding the two four-
year programmes, BIS (Information Science) and BIS (Publishing), need to enrol for this
module.
This module introduces imperative computer programming, which is a fundamental
building block of computer science. The process of constructing a program for solving a
given problem, of editing it, compiling (both manually and automatically), running and
debugging it, is covered from the beginning. The aim is to master the elements of a
programming language and be able to put them together in order to construct programs
using types, control structures, arrays, functions and libraries. An introduction to object
orientation will be given. After completing this module, the student should understand the
fundamental elements of a program, the importance of good program design and
userfriendly interfaces. Students should be able to conduct basic program analysis and
write complete elementary programs.
Technology.
DLR 320 Law of delict 320

Academic organisation: Private Law
Contact time: 4 lpw
Module content:
*For LLB and BA/BCom (Law)
(a) General principles of the law of delict.
(b) Capita selecta from the principles applicable to specific delicts.
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EKN 110 Economics 110

Academic organisation: Economics
Module content:
This module deals with the core principles of economics. A distinction between
macroeconomics and microeconomics is made. A discussion of the market system and
circular flow of goods, services and money is followed by a section dealing with
microeconomic principles, including demand and supply analysis, consumer behaviour
and utility maximization, production and the costs thereof, and the different market
models and firm behaviour. Labour market institutions and issues, wage determination,
as well as income inequality and poverty are also addressed. A section on money,
banking, interest rates and monetary policy concludes the module.

Prerequisite: Reg. 1.2(e)
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Introduction to economics and principles of microeconomics
The scope of economics; the basic theory of demand and supply; price, income and
cross elasticity of demand; consumer utility, the utility function and case studies in terms
of the utility function; the theory of the firm in the short and long run; market structures,
namely the perfect market, monopoly, oligopoly and monopolistic competition; public
sector finances; microeconomics versus macroeconomics and economic statistics.

Prerequisite: EKN 110 GS or EKN 113 GS; At least 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics in the
Grade 12 examination or 60% in STK 113 and concurrently registered for STK 123
Module content:
This module deals with the core principles of economics, especially macroeconomic
measurement. The private and public sectors of the South African economy receive
attention, while basic macroeconomic relationships and the measurement of domestic
output and national income are discussed. Aggregate demand and supply analysis
stands core to this course, which is also used to introduce students to the analysis of
economic growth, unemployment and inflation. The microeconomics of government is
addressed in a separate section, followed by a section on international economics,
focussing on international trade, exchange rates, and the balance of payments. The
economics of developing countries and South Africa in the global economy conclude the
module.
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Prerequisite: Reg. 1.2(e) EKN 113 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
National income and principles of macroeconomics
The mechanics of national income accounts, the Keynesian macroeconomic model, the
money market, demand for money and money supply, money and credit creation and the
role of the monetary authorities. The IS-LM model of macroeconomic equilibrium and
monetary and fiscal policy applications. The aggregate demand and supply models with
the debate between the classical school, the monetarists and the Keynesian school. The
problems of inflation and unemployment. Macroeconomic issues, namely macroeconomic
policy, international trade, the balance of payments and economic growth.

Prerequisite: EKN 110 GS and EKN 120 or EKN 113 GS and EKN 123 and STK 110 GS
and STK 120 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Macroeconomics
From Wall and Bay Street to Diagonal Street: a thorough understanding of the
mechanisms and theories explaining the workings of the economy is essential.
Macroeconomic insight is provided on the real market, the money market, two market
equilibrium, monetarism, growth theory, cyclical analysis, inflation, Keynesian general
equilibrium analysis and fiscal and monetary policy issues.

Prerequisite: EKN 110 GS and EKN 120 or EKN 113 GS and EKN 123 and STK 110 GS
and STK 120 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Microeconomics
Microeconomic insight is provided into: consumer and producer theory, general
microeconomic equilibrium, Pareto-optimality and optimality of the price mechanism,
welfare economics, market forms and the production structure of South Africa.

Prerequisite: EKN 214, STK 120
Contact time: 3 lpw
Language of tuition: Both Afr en Eng Credits: 16
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Module content:
Macroeconomics
Application of the principles learned in EKN 214 on the world we live in. We look at
international markets and dynamic macroeconomic models, and familiarise the students
with the current macroeconomic policy debates. We also take a look at the latest
macroeconomic research in the world. The module includes topics of the mathematical
and econometric analysis of macroeconomic issues.

Prerequisite: EKN 224, STK 120
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Microeconomics
From general equilibrium and economic welfare to uncertainty and asymmetric
information. In this module we apply the principles learned in EKN 224 on the world
around us by looking at the microeconomic principles of labour and capital markets, as
well as reasons why the free market system could fail. We touch on the government‟s role
in market failures. The module includes topics of the mathematical and econometric
analysis of microeconomic issues.

Prerequisite: EKN 214, EKN 234
Module content:
Public finance
Role of government in the economy. Welfare economics and theory of optimality. Ways of
correcting market failures. Government expenditure theories, models and programmes.
Government revenue. Models on taxation, effects of taxation on the economy. Assess-
ment of taxation from an optimality and efficiency point of view. South African perspective
on public finance.

Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
International trade/finance
International economic insight is provided into international economic relations and
history, theory of international trade, international capital movements, international trade
politics, economic and customs unions and other forms or regional cooperation and
integration, international monetary relations, foreign exchange markets, exchange rate
issues and the balance of payments, as well as open economy macroeconomic issues.
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Prerequisite: EKN 310 GS
Module content:
Economic analyses
Identification, collection and interpretation process of relevant economic data; the
national accounts (ie income and production accounts, the national financial account, the
balance of payments and input-output tables); economic growth; inflation; employment,
unemployment, wages, productivity and income distribution; business cycles; financial
indicators; fiscal indicators; social indicators; international comparisons; relationships
between economic time series – regression analysis; long-term future studies and
scenario analysis; overall assessment of the South African economy from 1994 onwards.

Module content:
Economic policy and development: Capita selecta
The module provides an introduction to growth economics and also to some topics on
development economics. Firstly, historical evidence is covered and then the canonical
Solow growth model and some of its empirical applications (human capital and
convergence). Secondly, the new growth theory (the AK and the Romer models of
endogenous growth) are covered. Some of the development topics to be covered include
technology transfer, social infrastructure and natural resources.
ENG 110 English 110

Academic organisation: English
Contact time: 2 web-based periods per week 1 dpw 2 lpw
Module content:
*Alternative evening classes – 2 discussion classes per week
Introduction to literature in English (1)
This module introduces the study of literature by examining a number of texts
representing different genres (poetry, prose, drama). The texts studied here will be mainly
from the pre-twentieth century era and may include texts written in English from both
Africa and other parts of the world. The aim of this module is to equip students with the
critical and analytical skills required for a perceptive reading of poetry, novels and plays.
ENG 118 English 118

Contact time: 2 lpw
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Module content:
This module is intended to equip students with a thorough knowledge of English grammar
and is particularly useful for those interested in a career in teaching, editing, document
design or other forms of language practice.
ENG 120 English 120

Module content:
*Alternative evening classes – 2 discussion classes per week
Introduction to literature in English (2)
This module introduces the study of post-nineteenth century literature by examining a
number of texts representing different genres (poetry, drama, prose). Texts will be from
both Africa and other parts of the world. By the end of this module students should have
the background and analytical skills to perceptively read modern and contemporary
poetry, novels and plays.
ERF 222 Law of succession 221

Contact time: 1 tpw 4 lpw
Module content:
(a) Intestate succession
(b) Testate succession
(c) Administration of estates
FBS 110 Financial management 110

Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
*Only for BSc (Mathematical Statistics, Construction Management, Real Estate and
Quantity Surveying) and BEng (Industrial Engineering) students
Purpose and functioning of financial management. Basic financial management concepts.
Accounting concepts and the use of the basic accounting equation to describe the
financial position of a business. Recording of financial transactions. Relationship between
cash and accounting profit. Internal control and the management of cash. Debtors and
short-term investments. Stock valuation models. Depreciation. Financial statements of a
business. Distinguishing characteristics of the different forms of businesses. Overview of
financial markets and the role of financial institutions. Risk and return characteristics of
various financial instruments. Issuing ordinary shares and debt instruments.
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Prerequisite: To be taken concurrently with WST 111
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
*Only for BSc (Actuarial and Financial Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics) and
BCom (Statistics) students
Key principles of financial management. Company ownership. Taxation. Introduction to
financial statements. Structure of financial statements. Depreciation and reserves.
Preparing financial statements. Group financial statements and insurance company
financial statements. Interpretation of financial statements. Limitation of financial
statements. Issue of share capital.

Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
*Only for BSc (Mathematical Statistics, Construction Management, Real Estate and
Quantity Surveying) students
Analysis of financial statements. Budgeting and budgetary control. Tax principles and
normal income tax for individuals. Time value of money and its use for financial and
investment decisions. Calculating the cost of capital and the financing of a business to
maintain the optimal capital structure. Capital investment decisions and a study of the
financial selection criteria in the evaluation of capital investment projects. The dividend
decision and an overview of financial risk management.

Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
*Only for BCom (Accounting Sciences) students
Introduction to management accounting, critical reasoning skills and problem-solving
techniques for management accounting, cost concepts, simple linear regression analysis
for the purpose of forecasting future sales volumes and costs, time-series analysis for the
purpose of forecasting future sales volumes; Indexing for the purposes of inflating and
deflating a set of financial data, introduction to financial management, the functioning of
the financial markets including interest rate and foreign exchange mechanisms,
mathematics for business including time value of money calculations, and the critical
reasoning skills and problem-solving techniques in a financial management context.
Where appropriate spread sheet applications (Excel) will be addressed as part of the
respective topics being covered.

Prerequisite: To be taken concurrently with WST 121
Contact time: 3 lpw
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Module content:
*Only for BSc (Actuarial and Financial Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics) and
BCom (Statistics) students.
Financial instruments. Use of financial derivatives. Financial institutions. Time value of
money. Component cost of capital. Weighted average cost of capital. Capital structure
and dividend policy. Capital project appraisal. Evaluating risky investments.

Prerequisite: FRK 100 or FRK 101 and FBS 121 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
The purpose and functioning of management accounting, cost classification. The
determination of product costs including raw material costs, labour costs, overheads and
the allocation thereof according to traditional and activity-based costing methods,
inventory management, the accumulation of costs according to job and process costing
systems, the treatment of joint and by-products and the determination of costs according
to a direct and absorption costing approach.
Decision making with reference to cost-volume-profit ratios, relevant costs, risk and
uncertainty, decision trees, linear programming and capital investment budgets. Planning
and control through the application of quantitative techniques, budgets and standard
costing.

Prerequisite: FRK 111 and 121 or FRK 100 or 101 and simultaneously registered for
FRK 211; STK 110, STK 120 or FBS 121
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
*Only for BCom (Financial Management Sciences, Financial Sciences, Investment
Framework and purpose of financial management; understanding financial statements;
analysis of financial statements for decision making; time value of money; risk and return
relationships; business valuation; short-term planning; current asset management.

Prerequisite: FRK 111 and 121/122 or FRK 100 or FRK 101
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Role and environment of financial management; financial statement analysis; cash flow
and financial planning; time value of money; risk and return. Capital investment decisions;
working capital management.
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Prerequisite: FRK 211 GS; STK 110, STK 120
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
The purpose and function of management accounting, cost classification; the
its allocation according to traditional and activity-based costing methods, inventory
management, the accumulation of costs according to job and process costing systems,
the treatment of joint and by-products and the determination of costs according to a direct
and absorption costing approach; decision making with reference to cost-volume-profit
ratios.

Prerequisite: FRK 111 and 122 or 121 or FRK 100 or FRK 101
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Introduction to management accounting; cost terms, concepts and classifications; job-
order costing; process costing; cost behaviour; variable versus absorption costing; cost-
volume profit relationships; budgeting.

Prerequisite: FBS 200
Contact time: 4 lpw
Module content:
The purpose and functioning of management accounting, cost classification. The
its allocation according to traditional and activity-based costing methods, the
accumulation of costs according to job and process costing systems, the treatment of
joint and by-products and the determination of costs according to a direct and absorption
costing approach. Decision making with reference to cost-volume-profit ratios, relevant
costs, risk and uncertainty, decision trees, linear programming and capital investment
budgets, principles of project management. Planning and control through the application
of quantitative techniques, budgets and standard costing. Performance measurement by
means of the principles of responsibility accounting and the determination of transfer
prices. Financial management by taking cognisance of the purpose of financial
management, working capital management, financing decisions, cost of capital, dividend
policy, capital structure decisions, share valuation. The student should be capable of
applying the underlying theory to advance case studies.
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Prerequisite: Admission to the examination in FBS 220; FRK 211, FRK 221
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Relevant costs; standard costing with reference to application and evaluation; preparation
and evaluation of plans, budgets and forecasts; techniques for allocating and managing
resources; costing and accounting systems evaluation; techniques used in management
decision making; new developments in business and management accounting; case
study perspective.
Cost management; strategic management accounting; cost estimation and cost
behaviour; quantitative models for stock control; application of linear programming in
management accounting; various management accounting techniques.

Prerequisite: FBS 210
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Cost of capital; determination of capital requirements and the financing of a business to
maintain the optimal capital structure; the investment decision and the study of financial
selection criteria in the evaluation of capital investment projects; impact of inflation and
risk on capital investment decisions; evaluation of leasing decisions; dividend decisions;
international financial management. Valuation principles and practices: an introduction to
security analysis; hybrids and derivative instruments, mergers and acquisitions.
FIL 251 Introduction to moral and political philosophy 251

Academic organisation: Philosophy
Contact time: 2 lpw
Period of presentation: Quarter 2, 3 and 4
Language of tuition: Double Medium Credits: 10
Module content:
In this module students are equipped with an understanding of the moral issues
influencing human agency in economic and political contexts. In particular philosophy
equips students with analytical reasoning skills necessary to understand and solve
complex moral problems related to economic and political decision making. We
demonstrate to students how the biggest questions concerning the socio-economic
aspects of our lives can be broken down and illuminated through reasoned debate.
Examples of themes which may be covered in the module include justice and the
common good, a moral consideration of the nature and role of economic markets on
society, issues concerning justice and equality, and dilemmas of loyalty. The works of
philosophers covered may for instance include that of Aristotle, Locke, Bentham, Mill,
Kant, Rawls, Friedman, Nozick, Bernstein, Dworkin, Sandel, Walzer, and MacIntyre.
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FRK 100 Financial accounting 100

Academic organisation: Accounting
Prerequisite: Acceptable performance in the compulsory accounting proficiency test;
Reg 1.2(d)
Contact time: 4 lpw 1 ppw
Module content:
*Only available for BCom (Accounting Sciences) students
(This is a core module for BCom (Accounting Sciences) that forms part of the CA
Programme. Modules are compiled and presented taking cognisance of the requirements
of the SAICA syllabus.)
An introduction to the conceptual framework (theory of accounting); the accounting
equation; value added tax; discounts, control accounts; revenue; inventory; property,
plant and equipment; cash and cash equivalents; investments; borrowings; the
processing of data from subsidiary journals to trial balance; annual financial statements of
sole proprietors; departmental accounts; tracing and correction of errors; incomplete
records; branch accounting; entities without profit motive; permanent partnerships;
changes in partnerships; partnership accounts; close corporations; companies;
manufacturing entities; interest calculations; insurance claims; analysis and interpretation
of financial statements using a cash flow statement.
A technical ability to apply the aforementioned knowledge to complex problems is
essential.

Prerequisite: Reg 1.2(d)
Contact time: 6 lpw
Module content:
*Only available for BCom (Accounting Sciences) students
*Students who registered for FRK 101 in a previous academic year and did not pass the
module, are only allowed to register for FRK 101 again if they achieved less than 35% for
the module and may, with a mark below 35%, not register for FRK 100.
An introduction to the conceptual framework (theory of accounting); basic accounting
equation; value added tax; discounts, revenue; accounting procedures from source
documents via subsidiary journals to general ledger and trial balance; annual financial
statements of a sole proprietorship; adjustments to financial statements; control accounts;
departmental accounts; bank reconciliation statements; inventory; property, plant and
equipment; cash and cash equivalents; investments; borrowings; interest calculations;
insurance claims; entities without profit motive; branch accounting; permanent
partnerships; partnership accounts; changes in partnerships; close corporations;
companies; analysis and interpretation of financial statements using a cash flow
statement; manufacturing entities; tracing and correction of errors; incomplete records. A
technical ability to apply the aforementioned knowledge to complex problems is essential.
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Contact time: 4 lpw
Module content:
The nature and function of accounting; the development of accounting; financial position;
financial result; the recording process; processing of accounting data; treatment of VAT;
elementary income statement and balance sheet; flow of documents; accounting
systems; introduction to internal control and internal control measures; bank
reconciliations; control accounts; adjustments; financial statements of a sole
proprietorship; the accounting framework.

Prerequisite: FRK 111 GS
Contact time: 4 lpw
Module content:
Property, plant and equipment; intangible assets; inventories; liabilities; presentation of
financial statements; enterprises without profit motive; partnerships; companies; close
corporations; cashflow statements; analysis and interpretation of financial statements.

Prerequisite: FRK 111 GS or FRK 133, FRK 143
Contact time: 4 lpw
Module content:
Budgeting, payroll accounting, taxation – income tax and an introduction to other types of
taxes, credit and the new Credit Act, insurance, accounting for inventories (focus on
inventory and the accounting entries, not calculations), interpretation of financial state-
ments.

Prerequisite: As for the BSc (IT), BIS (MM) Four-year programmes and BCom (Four-
year programme)
Contact time: 4 lpw Foundation Course
Module content:
The nature and function of accounting; the development of accounting; financial position;
financial performance; flow of documents; the recording process; processing of
accounting data; treatment of VAT; elementary statement of comprehensive income
(income statement) and statement of financial position (balance sheet).
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Prerequisite: As for the BSc (IT), BIS (MM) Four-year programmes and BCom (Four-
year programme); FRK 133
Contact time: 4 lpw Foundation Course
Module content:
Accounting systems; introduction to internal control and internal control measures; bank
reconciliations; control accounts; adjustments; preparing the financial statements of a
sole proprietorship; the accounting framework.

Prerequisite: FRK 133, FRK 143
Contact time: 4 lpw
Module content:
Budgeting, payroll accounting, taxation – income tax and an introduction to other types of
taxes, credit and the new Credit Act, insurance, accounting for inventories (focus on
inventory and the accounting entries, not calculations), interpretation of financial state-
ments.

Prerequisite: FRK 100 or FRK 101
Contact time: 4 lpw
Module content:
Preparation and presentation of company annual financial statements in compliance with
the requirements of the Companies Act and Statements of Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice relating to the following: the presentation of financial statements;
revenue; inventory; property, plant and equipment; investment properties; impairment (of
individual assets); provisions; leases; events after the balance sheet date; earnings per
share; accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors; certain aspects
of financial instruments. Introduction to consolidations, including basic consolidation
techniques for both wholly-owned and partly-owned subsidiaries. Certain aspects of the
Companies Act, including directors‟ emoluments and Schedule 4.
essential.

Prerequisite: FRK 111 and FRK 121 or FRK 100/101
Contact time: 4 lpw
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Module content:
the requirements of the Companies Act, the Framework and Statements of Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice relating to the following: presentation of financial
statements; revenue; investments; provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets;
events after the balance sheet date; inventories; income taxes; leases; property, plant
and equipment; impairment of assets; intangible assets; investment property, changes in
accounting estimates and errors; introduction to financial instruments.

Prerequisite: FRK 211 GS
Contact time: 4 lpw
Module content:
the requirements of Statements of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice relating to the
following: employee benefits; the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates;
accounting policies; earnings per share; cashflow statements; interests in joint ventures.
Branch accounting. Introduction to consolidations, including basic consolidation
techniques for both wholly-owned and partly-owned subsidiaries. Introduction to public
sector accounting.

Prerequisite: FRK 201
Contact time: 5 lpw
Module content:
Revision of work covered in FRK 201 and application of this knowledge to advanced
problems. Preparation and presentation of company annual financial statements in
compliance with the requirements of Statements of Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice relating to the following: income taxes; leases (including sale and leaseback
transactions); property, plant and equipment; investment properties; provisions; events
after the balance sheet date; earnings per share (including headline earnings); intangible
assets; impairment (including introduction to cash generating units); government grants;
the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates (including hedge accounting); borrowing
costs; employee benefits; non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations;
associates; joint ventures; cashflow statements; further aspects of financial instruments.
Complex consolidation issues, including intra-group transactions; dividends; preference
shares; revaluations; horizontal, vertical and mixed groups; insolvent subsidiaries; the
acquisition of an additional interest. Analysis and interpretation of financial statements, as
well as changes in capital structures.
essential.
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Prerequisite: FRK 211, FRK 221 and INF 281
Contact time: 4 lpw
Module content:
following: income taxes; property, plant and equipment; impairment; non-current assets
held for sale; intangible assets; investment property; borrowing costs; leases; accounting
policies; changes in accounting estimates and errors; segment reporting; certain aspects
of financial instruments.

Prerequisite: FRK 311 GS and INF 281
Contact time: 4 lpw
Module content:
following: the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates; earnings per share; related
party disclosure; associates. Complex consolidation issues, including intra-group
transactions; dividends; preference shares; revaluations; horizontal, vertical and mixed
groups; insolvent subsidiaries; change of interest; consolidated cashflow statement.
GES 110 History 110

Academic organisation: Historical and Heritage Studies
Contact time: 2 lpw
Module content:
The Western world: a survey
A broad historical overview from 3000 BC to 2000 AD. It focuses on the major historical
episodes including the Ancient period, Middle Ages, Renaissance, rise of modern states,
World Wars, Cold War and subsequent developments. It considers the forces of
revolution, liberalism, nationalism and various other 20th century ideologies.
GES 120 History 120

Academic organisation: Historical and Heritage Studies
Contact time: 2 lpw
Module content:
Africa and South Africa: a survey
An overview focusing on the making of African and South African societies from the
earliest times to the present with emphasis on the most significant historical forces,
factors and events.
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IAS 211 Actuarial mathematics 211

Academic organisation: Insurance and Actuarial Science
Prerequisite: Both WTW 114 and WTW 128 (60%)
Module content:
Accumulation functions, interest, time value of money, compounding periods, cash flow
models, equations of value, annuities certain, continuous time application, life tables,
derivation of contingent probabilities from life tables, contingent payments, loan
schedules, performance measurement, valuation of fixed interest securities.
This module is offered by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
IAS 282 Financial mathematics 282
Prerequisite: IAS 211 (70%) or TDH
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Generalised cash-flow model. The time value of money. Interest rates. Discounting and
accumulating. Compound interest functions. Equations of value. Loan schedules. Project
appraisal. Investments. Simple compound interest problems. The ''No Arbitrage''
assumption and forward contracts. Term structure of interest rates. Stochastic interest
rate models.
IAS 382 Actuarial modelling 382

Prerequisite: IAS 282
Module content:
Principles of actuarial modelling and stochastic processes. Markov chains and
continuous-time Markov jump processes. Simulation of stochastic processes. Survival
models and the life table. Estimating the lifetime distribution Fx(t). The Cox regression
model. The two-state Markov model. The general Markov model. Binomial and Poisson
models. Graduation and statistical tests. Methods of graduation. Exposed to risk. The
evaluation of assurances and annuities. Premiums and reserves.
INF 112 Informatics 112

Academic organisation: Informatics
Prerequisite: Refer to Regulation 1.2(e); or both STK 113 (60%), STK 123 (60%) or
STK 110
Contact time: 2 lpw
Module content:
Introduction to information systems, information systems in organisations, hardware:
input, processing, output, software: systems and application software, organisation of
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data and information, telecommunications and networks, the Internet and Intranet.
Transaction processing systems, management information systems, decision support
systems, information systems in business and society, systems analysis, systems design,
implementation, maintenance and revision.

Prerequisite: Refer to Regulation 1.2(f)
Module content:
Introduction to programming.

Prerequisite: INF 154; Regulation1.2(f) ,AIM 101 or AIM 111 and AIM 121
Module content:
Advanced programming, use of a computer-aided software engineering tool.

Prerequisite: Regulation 1.2(f)
Contact time: 2 lpw
Module content:
General systems theory, creative problem solving, soft systems methodology. The
systems analyst, systems development building blocks, systems development, systems
analysis methods, process modelling.

Prerequisite: AIM 101 or AIM 111 and AIM 121
Module content:
Database design: the relational model, structured query language (SQL), entity
relationship modelling, normalisation, database development life cycle; practical intro-
duction to database design. Databases: advanced entity relationship modelling and
normalisation, object-oriented databases, database development life cycle, advanced
practical database design.

Prerequisite: AIM 101 or AIM 111 and AIM 121, INF 171 and INF 164
Contact time: 2 dpw 1 ppw 1 lpw
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Module content:
An overview of systems infrastructure and integration.

Prerequisite: INF 214
Module content:
Database management: transaction management, concurrent processes, recovery, data-
base administration: new developments: distributed databases, client-server databases:
practical implementation of databases.

Prerequisite: AIM 101 or AIM 111 and AIM 121 and INF 112
Module content:
Application of spreadsheets and query languages in an accounting environment.
Prerequisite: AIM 101 or AIM 111 and AIM 121, INF 171, INF 164
Contact time: 1 ppw 2 dpw 1 lpw
Module content:
Systems analysis. Systems design: construction; application architecture; input design;
output design; interface design; internal controls; program design; object design; project
management; system implementation; use of computer-aided development tools.
Prerequisite: AIM 101 or AIM 111 and AIM 121, INF 171 and INF 164; Reg 1.2(f),
Reg IT.3(g)
Contact time: 5 web-based periods per week 1 dpw 2 ppw
Module content:
Use of computer-aided development tools; advanced programming.
Prerequisite: FRK 111, FRK 121 or FRK 100 or FRK 101
Contact time: 2 ppw
Period of presentation: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Module content:
Computer processing of accounting information.
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Prerequisite: INF 214, INF 225, INF 261, INF 271 and INF 272
Module content:
*INF 301 is a module that combines INF 315, INF 324, INF 354 and INF 370. Students
register for all these modules, but receive a calculated percentage for INF 301.
A review of current trends which are relevant to the application of information systems
within a business environment. Information systems in organisations, social and ethical
responsibilities, the role of the Informatician. IT end-user relationships; IT management.
Advanced programming. Application of systems analysis and design in a practical
project; programming; use of computer-aided development tools.
Prerequisite: INF 261, INF 225, INF 271 and INF 272
Contact time: 2 lpw
Module content:
A review of current trends which are relevant to the application of information systems
within a business environment.
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Information systems in organisations, social and ethical responsibilities, the role of the
Informatician. IT end-user relationships; IT management.
Module content:
Advanced programming.
Module content:
Application of systems analysis and design in a practical project; programming; use of
computer-aided development tools.
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IOK 211 Internal auditing 211

Academic organisation: Auditing
Prerequisite: FRK 111 and FRK 121
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Introduction to the audit environment. Nature, objectives, history and development of
internal auditing. The internal auditing profession and the role of the Institute of Internal
Auditors (IIA). Ethical code and standards of internal auditors (IPPF). An organisation‟s
internal control environment and internal control systems. Introduction to Information
Technology (IT). General controls and application controls frameworks. The internal audit
process and tools and techniques used during the audit. Introduction to sampling.

Prerequisite: IOK 211 GS
Contact time: 1dpw 2 lpw
Module content:
Introduction to corporate governance. Relationship between internal auditing and other
related disciplines and individuals. Background to external auditing. Internal and external
audit approaches. The identification of weaknesses, risks and controls for the revenue
and procurement systems. in the system. The audit of internal control systems and the
audit of financial statements.

Prerequisite: IOK 211 and IOK 221
Module content:
General and application IT controls. The identification of weaknesses, risks and controls
for the inventory, bank and cash systems. Statistical sampling. The audit of internal
control systems and the audit of financial statements. Internal audit and external audit
reports.

Prerequisite: IOK 311 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
The identification of weaknesses, risks and controls for the payroll system and health and
safety environment. The audit of internal control systems and the audit of financial
statements. Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATS). Introduction to performing an
operational/performance audit. Relevant legislation and other guidelines that affect the
internal audit profession. Introduction to the public sector internal audit environment.
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IPL 210 International relations 210

Academic organisation: Political Sciences
Prerequisite: PTO 111 GS, PTO 120 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
International theory and organisation
What cause war and peace? Can international order and justice be reconciled? Does the
international structure matter? The answers depend on the theoretical lenses through
which world politics are viewed. An overview is provided of competing theoretical
perspectives of international relations. It includes mainstream and alternative
perspectives, as well as the underlying ideas, theories and variants of each. These
theories also propose different approaches to global peace, amongst others peace
through international organisation. A comprehensive analysis is made of selected
international organisations with a universal or regional scope, such as the United Nations,
the African Union and the Southern African Development Community, and of international
law that underpins these organisations and their activities.

Prerequisite: PTO 111 GS, PTO 120 GS, IPL 210 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Foreign policy and diplomacy
A short introduction to the study of foreign policy is followed by an explanation of the use
of the comparative method and a framework for foreign policy analysis and evaluation.
This allows for a comparative study of the foreign policies of selected states from the
major regions of the world, amongst others of South African foreign policy. In each case
study the policy environment, the formulation and implementation processes, as well as
the substance of the particular state‟s foreign policy are covered. Thereafter the focus
narrows to diplomacy: the oldest, most versatile and universally used instrument of
foreign policy. The nature, history, modes of diplomacy and legal framework of the
institution are explored. Examples are drawn from global practice, with specific
consideration of the evolution of diplomatic practice within the African and South African
context. This module is offered by the Faculty of Humanities.

Prerequisite: PTO 111, PTO 120, IPL 210 GS, IPL 220 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
International political economy
The nature and functioning of the contempory international political-economic order are
analysed against the background of the process of globalisation. The focus is on the
interaction of political and economic trends and issues such as the economic importance
and political impact of regional trade blocs; the debt burden of states; international aid;
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the role and influence of multinational corporations; and the transfer of technology to less-
developed countries; the rise of new economic powers in the Global South; and global
economic governance.
Prerequisite: PTO 111, PTO 120, IPL 210 GS, IPL 220 GS, IPL 310 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Security and strategic studies
A study of traditional and contemporary approaches to security and strategy. Attention is
paid to new theories on war, security and strategy; military and non-military security
issues and threats; the national security of developing states; as well as the relationship
between policy, strategy and tactics. The latter includes an introductory overview of the
nature, levels, patterns, forms and instruments of strategy and of the laws of war. The
national, regional and continental security situation in Africa and modes of multilateral
security cooperation in particular are analysed, also in relation to extra-continental trends.
Regarding the aforesaid, emphasis is placed on the legal and institutional framework,
national security policy and strategic posture of South Africa.
ISR 310 Insolvency law 310
Contact time: 2 lpw
Module content:
*For LLB and BCom (Law)
(a) General introduction and historical background
(b) The process of sequestration
(c) Effects of sequestration
(d) Voidable and void dispositions
(e) Overview of administration of insolvent estates
(f) Composition, rehabilitation and offences
(g) Liquidation of insolvent companies and closed corporations
JCP 202 Community-based project 202
Contact time: 1 other per week
Module content:
This project-oriented module is a form of applied learning which is directed at specific
community needs and is integrated into all undergraduate academic programmes offered
by the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology.
The main objectives with the module are as follows:
(1) The execution of a community-related project aimed at achieving a beneficial impact
on a chosen section of society, preferably but not exclusively, by engagement with a
section of society which is different from the student's own background.
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(2) The development of an awareness of personal, social and cultural values, an attitude
to be of service, and an understanding of social issues, for the purpose of being a
responsible professional.
(3) The development of important multidisciplinary and life skills, such as communication,
interpersonal and leadership skills.
Assessment in this module will include all or most of the following components: evaluation
and approval of the project proposal, assessment of oral and/or written progress reports,
peer assessment in the event of team projects, written report-back by those at which the
project was aimed at, and final assessment on grounds of the submission of a portfolio
and a written report.
Technology.
JUR 110 Jurisprudence 110

Academic organisation: Jurisprudence
Contact time: 4 lpw 1 tpw
Period of Presentation: Semester 1
Module content:
The module has both a theoretical and skills component. All elements described below
will encompass conceptual knowledge combined with practical application.
UNDERLYING JURISPRUDENTIALS ASPECTS OF LAW / THE LAW IN GENERAL
(a) A first-year definition of law/the Law
(b) The relationships between law and society, law and history, law and politics, law and
language
(c) Being a law student or lawyer in South Africa
(d) Introduction to different perspectives on the law
THE SOUTH AFRICAN LEGAL SYSTEM AND ITS HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT
SOURCES OF SOUTH AFRICAN LAW AND THEIR HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT
(a) Introduction to characteristics and components of the South African legal system
(b) Mixed legal systems
(c) The South African Constitution and its historical development
(d) Customary law and its historical development
(e) Common law and its historical development
(f) Primary and other sources of modern South African law
(g) Applying the sources of law to a set of facts and relying on the sources of law to
answer a jurisprudential question.
THE ABOVE CONTENT FORMS THE BASIS OF THE SKILLS COMPONENT
(INCORPORATING ACADEMIC LITERACY SKILLS) WHICH CONSISTS OF:
(a) Conducting research in the library
(b) Finding, reading and applying the sources of law
(c) Reading, understanding and summarising texts on topics of law
(d) Analysing, criticising and improving (“edit”) a piece of writing on the law in a
theoretical sense; and
(e) Writing a well-constructed essay or paragraph on legal problems and topics of law or
legal history.
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JUR 120 Jurisprudence 120

Academic organisation: Jurisprudence
Period of Presentation: Semester 2
Module content:
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE:
(a) Law of obligations (contract and delict)
(b) Criminal law
(c) Law of civil procedure;
(d) Law of criminal procedure; and
(e) Law of evidence.
ACCESS TO JUSTICE:
(a) Courts and alternative dispute resolution;
(b) Legal profession; and
(c) Access to justice and its promotion in South Africa (the idea, problems,
representation in criminal matters, role of different organisations, etc).
THE ABOVE CONTENT FORMS THE BASIS OF THE SKILLS COMPONENT
(INCORPORATING ACADEMIC LITERACY SKILLS) WHICH CONSISTS OF:
(a) Drafting a simple contract based upon a set of facts (law of contract)
(b) Reading, understanding, summarising a case on the law of delict and applying the
principles of legal argument and logic to it
(c) Summing up, analysing, criticising and improving (“edit”) a piece of writing on the law
of evidence
(d) Understanding and applying the principles of examination in chief, cross-examination
and re-examination to a concrete set of facts with a view to participation in a “moot
court” or debate.
KOB 181 Communication management 181

Academic organisation: Division Communication Management Department Business
Management
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
*Module content will be adapted in accordance with the appropriate degree programme.
Only one of KOB 181–184 may be taken as a module where necessary for a programme.
Applied business communication skills
Acquiring basic business communication skills will enhance the capabilities of employees,
managers and leaders in the business environment. An overview of applied skills on the
intrapersonal, dyadic, interpersonal, group (team), organisational, public and mass
communication contexts is provided. The practical part of the module (for example, the
writing of business reports and presentation skills) concentrates on the performance
dimensions of these skills as applied to particular professions.

Management
Contact time: 3 lpw
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Module content:
Only one of KOB 181– 84 may be taken as a module where necessary for a programme.

Management
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
communication contexts is provided.
The practical part of the module (for example, the writing of business reports and
presentation skills) concentrates on the performance dimensions of these skills as applied
to particular professions.

Management
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:

Management
Contact time: 3 lpw
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Module content:
Management communication
Based on the paradigm of Integrated Communication (IC), this module covers
management communication theory, leadership and supervisory communication, as well
as the management of change and transformation through communication. Management
communication in the global arena focuses on the dynamics and celebration of diversity
and intercultural relations.
Managers should take cognisance of the importance of development communication in
both a business and community context. The importance of ethical considerations in
managerial and leadership communication is emphasised. After explaining quantitative
and qualitative research designs, appropriate communication research techniques are
explored.

Management
Prerequisite: KOB 210 GS
Contact time: 1 web-based period per week 3 lpw
Module content:
Organisational communication management
Through the utilisation of organisational communication management theories, a study is
made of group and team communication, with specific emphasis on facilitation,
negotiation and innovation. Knowledge management, internal communication, culture and
organisational climate are core components of the complex dynamics of the sharing of
meaning within the organisation. The function of strategic communication is emphasised
throughout. Ethical considerations in organisational communication management are also
stressed and appropriate research techniques are presented.

Management
Prerequisite: KOB 210 or KOB 220 with a GS in the other
Contact time: 1 web-based period per week 3 lpw
Module content:
Strategic communication management
Integrated Communication (IC) presupposes the alignment and subsequent
implementation of the enterprise, corporate and corporate communication strategies of
the organisation. The corporate positioning that results from these strategies is
communicated through the organisation's unique reputation, image, identity and brand.
Environmental scanning furthermore enables the organisation to identify and address
issues, risks and possible crises that can influence this positioning. Current corporate
governance thinking supports the principle of a symbiotic relationship between business
and society by emphasising economic, environmental and social sustainability (the triple
bottomline). This culminates in a new realisation of the organisation's corporate social
responsibility and its role as a corporate citizen. Ethics in strategic management are
highlighted and applicable research techniques are analysed.
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Management
Prerequisite: KOB 210 or KOB 220 with a GS in the other, KOB 310 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Strategic relationship management
The strategic management of internal and external relationships is essential for the
organisation's "licence to operate". Stakeholder theories provide a framework for
managing relationships with stakeholders such as employees, investors, media and the
government. The growing significance and potential impact of activism on organisational
performance, justifies the management of such pressure groups through communication.
Deontological and teleological ethical approaches are investigated in the strategic
management of relationships. The complexity of ethical decision making in the modern
business environment, as well as anti-ethics and African ethics amongst others, are also
studied. Perception, social and stakeholder audits are examples of idiosyncratic research
designs undertaken in strategic reputation management.
KOB 356 Integrated practical communication project 356

Management
Prerequisite: KOB 210 or KOB 220 with a GS in the other
Contact time: 2 lpw
Module content:
* Only for BCom (Communication Management) students
Students will be required to develop and suggest the implementation of a communication
strategy for a particular client. This process entails thorough research by means of continuous
liaising with the client. Students will present the integrated practical project supported by a
written proposal. Lecturers and representatives from the client will assess the projects.
KRG 110 Commercial law 110

Module content:
General introduction.
General principles of the law of contract: introduction to the law of contract; consensus;
contractual capacity; legality and physical possibility of performance; formalities; parties
to the contract; conditions and related legal concepts; special terms and the interpretation
of contracts; breach of contract and the termination of the contractual relationship.

Prerequisite: Examination entrance to KRG 110
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Module content:
Law of purchase and sale; law of lease; credit agreements; law of agency; law of security.

Prerequisite: KRG 120
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Company law, law concerning close corporations, law of partnerships, labour law, law of
arbitration and transport, law of insurance, law concerning negotiable documents, law of
insolvency, law of succession and trusts.
KTH 220 Specific contracts 220

Contact time: 4 lpw
Module content:
*For LLB, BCom (Law)
(a) Law of purchase and sale
(b) Law of letting and hiring of things
(c) Law of agency
(d) Law of surety
(e) Law of letting and hiring of work
KTR 211 Law of contract 211

Module content:
*For LLB and BA/BCom specialising in law
(a) General principles of the law of obligations
(b) Formation of the contract
(c) Content of the contract
(d) Interpretation of written contracts
(e) Breach of contract
(f) Remedies for breach of contract
(g) Termination of contractual obligations
(h) Drafting of contracts
LEK 210 Introduction to agricultural economics 210

Academic organisation: Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development
Contact time: 3 lpw
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Module content:
Introduction to financial management in agriculture: Farm management and agricultural
finance, farm management information; analysis and interpretation of farm financial
statements; risk and farm planning. Budgets: partial, break-even, enterprise, total, cash
flow and capital budgets. Time value of money. Introduction to production and resource
use: the agricultural production function, total physical product curve, marginal physical
product curve, average physical product curve, stages of production. Assessing short-
term business costs; Economics of short-term decisions. Economics of input substitution:
Least-cost use of inputs for a given output, short-term least-cost input use, effects of input
price changes. Least-cost input use for a given budget. Economics of product
substitution. Product combinations for maximum profit. Economics of crop and animal
production.
LEK 220 Agricultural economics 220

Prerequisite: LEK 210 or EKN 113 and/or EKN 120
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
The agribusiness system; the unique characteristics of agricultural products; marketing
functions and costs; market structure; historical evolution of agricultural marketing in
South Africa. Marketing environment and price analysis in agriculture: Introduction to
supply and demand analysis. Marketing plan and strategies for agricultural commodities;
market analysis; product management; distribution channels for agricultural commodities,
the agricultural supply chain, the agricultural futures market.

Prerequisite: LEK 210 or [EKN 110 and EKN 120]
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Historical evolution of South African agricultural policy. Agriculture and the state: reasons
for government intervention. Theoretical aspects of agricultural policy. Introduction to
agricultural policy analysis. Welfare principles, pareto optimality. Macroeconomic policy
and the agricultural sector. International agricultural trade.

Prerequisite: LEK 210, LEK 220
Module content:
The modern food and agribusiness system. Key drivers in the global context. Whole farm
planning and budget development The financial analysis of farm financial, financial
modelling, the financing decision: capital acquisition, creditworthiness, different capital
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sources, capital structures. The investment decision and working capital management.
Value chains in agribusiness. Risk management. Strategic management and marketing
principles in agribusiness. Operational management and human resources management.
Business planning for agribusiness.
LEK 410 Agricultural market and price analysis 410

Prerequisite: LEK 210, LEK 220 and STK 281
Module content:
This module will focus on the fundamentals of demand, supply and agricultural price
analysis. After providing an appropriate background in the theoretical concepts of
demand and supply these basics will be applied in the generation of econometric
simulation models. This will include the identification of supply and demand shifters as
well as the elasticities, flexibilities, and impact multipliers. Practical experience in the
formulation of these models will be attained from practical sessions. The student will
submit a project in which he/she must analyse the demand or supply patterns of a
commodity of his/her choice by generating an econometric model. Agricultural Price
analysis: price determination under different market structures followed by practical
sessions on measuring market structures in various ways. This will include the calculation
of market concentration. Price trend analysis and measurement of price changes by using
indexes, and especially seasonal indexing. All of this will be supported by the relevant
practical sessions.

Prerequisite: EKN 110, LEK 220 and WTW 134
Module content:
Derivative instruments in agriculture: To prepare students for taking the SAFEX
Agricultural Markets Division brokerage exam. Giving an in-depth knowledge on the
importance of hedging. Giving an in-depth knowledge on designing and implementation
of low/zero risk hedging strategies. Introduction to the mathematics of portfolio
management and mathematical modelling of derivatives. Working knowledge of the
mathematical relationships in the management of a hedged portfolio. Working knowledge
on the applicable software for managing derivative portfolios. Introduction into the
management of option portfolios. To expand the thinking on the uses of derivatives, by
also dealing with the hedging of diesel cost, interest rates and weather events.

Prerequisite: LEK 410, STK 210 and STK 281
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Module content:
Price and production function analysis. Input-output, input-input and product-product
relationships; profit maximization; the production process through time, economies of
size; decision making in agriculture under risk and uncertain circumstances; linear
programming.
LEK 424 Introduction to resource economics 424

Prerequisite: LEK 210
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
This module reviews the origins and evolution of natural and environmental resource
economics and its present-day main paradigms. Sources of externalities and causes of
environmental degradation are examined. An introduction to the concepts and methods
backing the design and implementation of environmental policies are provided. Economic
valuation of natural and environmental resources is introduced.
LST 133 Language, life and study skills 133

Academic organisation: Natural and Agricultural Sciences Dean‟s Office
Prerequisite: As for BSc (Four-year programme) and BCom (Four-year programme)
Contact time: 3 dpw 1lpw Foundation Course
Module content:
In this module students use different information and time management strategies, build
academic vocabulary, revise basic grammar concepts and dictionary skills, examine
learning styles, memory and note-taking techniques, practise academic reading skills
and explore basic research and referencing techniques, learn how to use discourse
markers and construct definitions, and are introduced to paragraph writing. The work is
set in the context of the students‟ field of study.
LST 143 Language, life and study skills 143

Academic organisation: Natural and Agricultural Sciences Dean's Office
Prerequisite: LST 133
Contact time: 3 dpw 1 lpw Foundation Course
Module content:
In this module students learn how to interpret and use visual literacy conventions.
Students write more advance paragraphs, and also learn how to structure academic
writing, how to refine their use of discourse markers and referencing techniques and how
to structure their own academic arguments. Students‟ writing is expected to be rational,
clear and concise. As a final assignment all aspects of the LST 133 and LST 143
modules are combined in a research assignment. In this project, students work in writing
teams to produce a chapter on a career and to present an oral presentation of aspects of
the chapter. The work is set in the context of the students‟ field of study.
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OBS 114 Business management 114

Academic organisation: Business Management
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Introduction to business management as a science; the environment in which the
enterprise operates; the field of business, the mission and goals of an enterprise;
management and entrepreneurship. The choice of a form of enterprise; the choice of
products and/or services; profit and cost planning for different sizes of operating units; the
choice of location; the nature of production processes and the layout of the plant or
operating unit.
Introduction to and overview of general management, especially regarding the five
management tasks: strategic management; contemporary developments and
management issues; financial management; marketing and public relations. Introduction
to and overview of the value chain model; management of the input; management of the
purchasing function; management of the transformation process with specific reference to
production and operations management; human resources management and information
management; corporate governance and black economic empowerment (BEE).

Prerequisite: Admission to the examination in OBS 114 or OBS 133 and 143
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Responsible leadership and the role of a business in society. The nature and
development of entrepreneurship; the individual entrepreneur and characteristics of
South African entrepreneurs. Looking at the window of opportunity. Getting started
(business start up). Exploring different routes to entrepreneurship: entering a family
business, buying a franchise, home-based business and the business buyout.
This semester also covers how entrepreneurs can network and find support in their
environments. Case studies of successful entrepreneurs – also South African
entrepreneurs – are studied.

Module content:
Foundation module
Introduction to Business Management as a science, the environment in which the
enterprise operates, the field of business, the mission and goals of an enterprise,
management and entrepreneurship. The choice of a form of enterprise, the choice of
products and/or services, profit and cost planning for different sizes of operating units, the
choice of location, the nature of production processes and the layout of the plant or
operating unit.
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Prerequisite: OBS 133
Module content:
Foundation module
Introduction to and overview of general management, especially regarding the five
management tasks, strategic management, contemporary developments and
management issues, financial management, marketing, public relations. (Note: For
marketing students, marketing is replaced by financial management, and public relations
by small business management.)
Introduction to and overview of the value chain model, management of the
input,management of the purchasing function, management of the transformation process
with specific reference to production and operations management, human resources
management, and information management; corporate governance and black economic
empowerment (BEE).

Prerequisite: OBS 114 or 124 with admission to the examination in the other
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Logistics management
The role of logistics in an enterprise; definition and scope of customer service; electronic
and other logistics information systems; inventory management; materials management
with special reference to Japanese systems; management of the supply chain. Methods
of transport and transport costs; types and costs of warehousing; electronic aids in
materials handling; cost and price determination of purchases; organising for logistics
management; methods for improving logistics performance.
OBS 213 Entrepreneurship 213

Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
*Only for BCom (Entrepreneurship) students
Creativity, innovation and identification of opportunities: synopsis of creativity; techniques
to facilitate creativity; barriers to creativity; creative versus critical thinking.
Creative problem-solving and identification of opportunities: identification of opportunities;
development of ideas; evaluation and prioritising of ideas. Reinforcement of personal
attributes: personal attributes and actions to facilitate creativity; enhancement of intuitive
abilities.
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OBS 216 Supply chain management 216

Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
*Only for BCom (Option: Supply Chain Management) students
The role of purchasing in the supply chain, decision-making in purchasing, the purchasing
process, markets and products, purchasing intelligence, outsourcing and risk
management, sourcing strategy, new product development and quality control,
purchasing performance management, supplier assessment, negotiating techniques and
facilities management and buying of services.

Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Project management: Introduction
Project management concepts; needs identification; the project, the project manager and
the project team; types of project organisations; project communication and
documentation. Planning and control: planning, scheduling and schedule control of
projects; resource considerations and allocations; cost planning and performance
evaluation.

Prerequisite: OBS 213 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Entrepreneurial process; new ideas; identification of opportunities; the entrepreneurial
mind in action; the entrepreneurial manager; new business plans. Ethics and the
entrepreneur; management of growth; entrepreneurs in unsuccessful businesses and
closure of the entrepreneurial process (harvesting).

Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
*Only for BCom [Option: Supply Chain Management] students
Operations strategy and competitiveness; process analysis, product design and process
selection; manufacturing; services; total quality management; operations re-engineering;
supply chain strategy; capacity management; just-in-time systems; forecasting; aggregate
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sales and operation planning; inventory control; operational scheduling; material

requirements planning and theory of constraints.

Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Human resource management and development
The environment in which human resource management takes place; job analysis; strategic
human resource planning; equal employment opportunities; planning and management of
training; development and careers; functioning in a global environment.
Negotiation and collective bargaining
The nature of negotiation; preparation for negotiation; negotiating for purposes of climate
creation; persuasive communication; handling conflict and aggression; specialised
negotiation and collective bargaining in the South African context.

Prerequisite: OBS 114,124 and 213 with admission to the examination in OBS 223
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Nature of small business management; management of entrepreneurial opportunities;
management of the business plan; small business marketing; purchasing; operational
and financial management. Social and legal small business environment in South Africa:
all legal requirements entrepreneurial businesses have to comply with.

Prerequisite: OBS 114, OBS 124 with admission to the examination in OBS 216 and
OBS 226
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
The transport environment; model selection and intermodel combinations; fundamental
transport economics; transport planning; transport operations; transport legislation;
transport strategies; warehouse methodologies; warehouse location and design; material
handling equipment; warehouse operations; key performance indications and
performance requirements.

Contact time: 3 lpw
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Module content:
Strategic management analysis and formulation
Basic concepts; formulation of mission; policy and objectives; external evaluation of the
business environment; internal evaluation of the enterprise; including intellectual assets;
the formulation and development of a strategic plan.
Strategic management implementation
The role of management in strategy implementation; budgets as instrument in the
implementation process; leading processes of change within enterprises; supporting
policies, procedures and information systems for implementation in the various functional
areas; evaluation and control of implementation.

Prerequisite: Admission to the examination in OBS 313
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Development of performance motivation; development of positive motives; role models;
level of performance motivation; reinforcement of performance motivation; strategies and
action plans.
Franchising, small business consultation, business acquisitions, mentorship, female
entrepreneurs, family business, home industries and management of growth.

Prerequisite: OBS 316 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Corporate alignments; competitive positioning; customer service design; strategy design;
channel strategy; network design; supply chain relationships; supply chain design;
supplier alignment; operations alignment; distribution alignment; demand alignment and
logistics information systems.
OBS 359 International business management 359

Prerequisite: OBS 114 or OBS 124 with admission to the examination in the other
Contact time: 2 lpw
Module content:
Introduction to international management
International business management; the process of internationalisation; growth in
international trade and investment; the evolution of multinational enterprises;
management perspectives on international trade and international trade theories;
international trade regulation; economic integration; the formation of trading blocks, and
free-trade areas.
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The international business environment

The cultural environment of international business; the political and legal environments as
well as the economic environment of international business; the international monetary
system; the foreign exchange market; and international capital markets.
OBS 369 International business management 369

Prerequisite: Admission to the exam in OBS 359
Contact time: 2 lpw
Module content:
International financial management
Purpose, scope and principles of international financial management; international
cashflow management; foreign exchange risk and foreign exchange risk management;
international investment and financing decisions; import and export management; import
and export financing, and international purchasing and sourcing.
International management, leadership and market entry
International management and leadership; dimensions of strategic international human
resource management; international market entry and introduction to international
marketing strategy, and future perspectives on Southern Africa as an emerging market.
ODM 110 Public organisation studies 110

Academic organisation: School of Public Management and Administration
Contact time: 3 days - 8 hours per day
Module content:
*Only available for BAdmin [Option: Public Administration] students.
Development of organisation theory – from classical to contemporary theories.
Organisation structure and design. Implementation of organisational functions including
departmentalisation, coordination, span of control, unity of command, centralisation and
decentralisation, authority and control. Public organisational dynamics and behaviour
including establishing the organisational culture, individual differences in the workplace,
motivating the public sector employee, group and team dynamics, communication, power
and empowerment and public leadership skills.
ODR 320 Entrepreneurial law 320

Module content:
(a) Company law
(b) Law relating to close corporations
(c) Partnership law
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ODT 200 Auditing 200

Prerequisite: FRK 100 or FRK 101
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
History of auditing: the concept ''profession''. The theory, including the postulates in
auditing. Most important concepts, selected sections of the Companies Act which are
prescribed by the Public Accountants‟ and Auditors‟ Board (PAAB) and the South African
Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). Publications of the SAICA and the PAAB.
Principles of auditing, the audit process. Internal control and system design and
evaluation.
ODT 300 Auditing 300

Prerequisite: ODT 200
Contact time: 4 lpw
Module content:
Application of statistical sampling methods in auditing. Sections of the Companies Act
and the Closed Corporation Act prescribed by the PAAB and the SAICA. Publications of
the SAICA, the PAAB and selected international auditing standards. The audit process.
Internal control and system design and evaluation. Test of controls. Auditing and controls
in an electronic data-processing environment.
OPB 110 Public management 110

Module content:
*Only available for BAdmin [Option: Public Administration] students
Development of management and public management. Importance of and need for
effective management. Management theories. Public management environment. Public
leadership theories. Leadership challenges. Creating an enabling public leadership
environment.

Module content:
Public management functions including planning, organising, leading and control. Public
management challenges in the South African public sector. The role of the public sector
junior and senior manager in a developmental landscape.
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Module content:
Students are exposed to specific modern public management techniques aimed at
effective management and performance, including business process re-engineering, total
quality management and service orientation. The focus is on quantitative techniques such
as decision trees, scheduling, controlling charts, simulation and network techniques, as
well as on qualitative techniques such as think tanks, task teams and management by
exception. Building an innovative public sector organisation – the reengineering approach
to management. Total Quality Management.
PAD 112 Public Administration 112

Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
This module in Public Administration is designed specifically to assist students in
understanding the role of public administration in a modern state, the unique
characteristics of public administration, the schools and approaches in public
administration and introducing the various generic administrative functions. The discipline
of public administration has developed rapidly and by implication, has changed and
shifted its paradigm over the years. The purpose of this module is to introduce public
administration to the student as a field of study that makes a significant contribution to the
effective administration and management of government institutions.

Prerequisite: PAD 112 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
This module in Public administration will introduce the constitutional framework pertaining
to public administration. The South African system of government, the functions, role and
powers of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government as well as the
functioning of the three spheres of government will be discussed. The module will enable
the student to understand how and where public administration is practiced.

Prerequisite: PAD 112 or PAD 122 with a GS in the other
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
This module in Public Administration constitutes an in-depth analysis of the generic
administrative functions, including, policy making, organising, financing, staffing and
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control. Students will thus be equipped with knowledge and skills related to government
strategic planning, policy making and decision making, budgeting, public procurement,
human resource management functions and employment legislation impacting on human
resources within public organisations.

Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
This module in Public Administration introduces the student to the process of planning,
executing and evaluating research in the public sector. Students will be enabled to
identify, plan, execute and present a research project. This is a service learning module
and as such students will be expected to complete approximately 15 hours service
learning and submit a portfolio as part of their formal assessment.

Prerequisite: PAD 112, PAD 122, PAD 212 or PAD 222 with a GS in the other
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
This module in Public Administration is designed specifically to assist students to have a
better understanding regarding the depth, origin and development of ethics in public
service and administration. The emphasis here is on building responsive public servants
whose duties and responsibilities do not only encourage the effective and efficient
functioning of public organisations with the aim to facilitate better service delivery to all,
but also apply ethical personal and organisational codes and standards in their daily
operational activities.
The purpose of this module is to enable the student to apply, synthesise and abstract
theory into practice for a better public service of the future.

Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
This module on Public Administration is designed to broaden the view of students on the
understanding of the origin and development of administrative systems. The emphasis is
on the practical application of knowledge to problems of developing societies. Increasing
global interdependence requires scholarly interest in comparative public administration. A
motivating force for comparative public administration is the search for discovering
regularities in administrative processes and behaviours throughout the human
experience, irrespective of place and time.
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PBP 320 Public practices 320

Module content:
Work-integrated learning module. Students are assessed at their workplace and are
required to hand in a portfolio of evidence as part of their assessment. The module is
aimed at assessing the skills that students have acquired throughout their previous years
of study.
PSR 110 Law of persons 110
Module content:
The legal rules in respect of the coming into existence, private law status and termination
of a natural person or legal subject.
PTO 111 Politics 111
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Basics of politics. An introduction to the study of organised political society at national
and international levels with specific reference to political concepts, approaches and
methods. The emphasis is on state and governance as frameworks for analysis. This
includes the development and comparison of related political entities, processes and
regime types of a democratic and non-democratic nature, also considering the salient
changes brought about by globalisation.
PTO 120 Politics 120
Prerequisite: PTO 111 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Cooperation in the political world. An introduction to cooperation at national and
international levels with specific reference to the nature, foundations and politics of
cooperation. This includes an analysis and comparison of the politicisation, localisation
and internationalisation of issues and of the problems at national, regional and
international levels related to cooperation in an increasingly interdependent world
characterised by the absence of supranational institutions. Attention is also paid to the
corresponding dynamics of regime development, performance and change.
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PUF 110 Public resource management 110

Module content:
The nature and role of public policy and decision making. Theories and models for public
policy-making, implementation and analysis. Public policy design and policy decision
making. Role-players and stakeholders in public policy making, -implementation and -
analysis.

Module content:
Concepts, aims and principles of public finance. Government and the distribution of
income. Role players in financial resource management. Different budgetary systems.
Governmental budget organisation, preparing government budget and managing the
budget. Intergovernmental fiscal relations. Structures established to promote financial
intergovernmental relations.

Module content:
Public procurement and supply chain management. Financial controls and fiscal
reporting. Financial accountability and responsibility. Institutions established to promote
financial accountability in the public sector

Module content:
The module is aimed at enabling students to demonstrate their competence in the use of
project management for strategic goal achievement. The emphasis of the module is on
detailing the project management context and cycle, focusing on project implementation
and evaluation. Assessing the success and value of the project management process.
Conceptualising project management in the public sector.
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PUM 120 Public information management 120

Module content:
Use and design of public management information systems. Knowledge management.
E-governance as an alternative service delivery strategy. Digitalisation of government in
South Africa.
PUT 120 Public people management 120

Module content:
The foundations and legislative framework for public people management. Strategic
human resource planning and utilisation. Management of diversity, equity, gender and
disability in the public sector. Maximising public acquisition strategies. Human resource
development in the public sector.
PUT 220 Public people management 220

Module content:
Maximising public performance and productivity.
Managing public employees through appropriate communication, conflict- and diversity
management and employee health strategies. Labour relations in the public sector.
Performance management and appraisal.
RES 210 Social research: Introductory methodology 210

Academic organisation: Psychology
Contact time: 2 lpw
Presentation period: Semester 1
Instruction language: Both Eng and Afr Credits: 20
Module content:
The module introduces methods of inquiry in the social sciences and humanities. The
purpose of this module is to introduce students to the research process in order to equip
them with the necessary competence to:
 identify social problems, formulate research questions and hypotheses;
 have a basic understanding of writing the literature review and research proposal;
 know and select relevant methods of inquiry;
 be aware of the necessity of conducting ethically sound research; and
interpret and present data graphically.
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ROM 120 Roman law 120

Academic organisation: Private Law i
Module content:
INTRODUCTION TO THE ROMAN LAW OF THINGS
(a) Things, real rights, possession
(b) Ownership, limitations, acquisition, protection
(c) Limited real rights, servitudes, real security
INTRODUCTION TO THE ROMAN LAW OF CONTRACT
(a) General principles of the law of contract
(b) Specific contracts
(c) Quasi contracts
INTRODUCTION TO THE ROMAN LAW OF DELICT
(a) General principles of the law of delict
(b) Specific delicts
(c) Quasi delicts
RVW 210 Legal interpretation 210

Academic organisation: Public Law
Contact time: 2 lpw
Module content:
*For LLB, BAdmin, BA (Law) and BCom [Option: Taxation]
Statute law:
(a) General introduction: relationship between text and context
(b) What is legislation: categories and types of legislation
(c) The structure and format of legislation (enacted law texts)
(d) Commencement, amendment and demise of legislation
Principles of interpretation:
(a) How to interpret legislation: various theories and methods of interpretation and
the influence of the supreme Constitution on statutory interpretation
(b) Internal and external aids to determine the legislative purpose
(c) So-called peremptory and directory provisions
(d) Statutory interpretation and judicial lawmaking
(e) Basic principles of constitutional interpretation
SAR 310 Law of things 310

Module content:
(a) General principles of the law of things
(b) Constitutional aspects
(c) Control (possession and holdership)
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(d) Ownership (including joint ownership and sectional-title property)

(e) Limited real rights (including servitudes, limiting provisions, public servitudes, mineral
rights and real security rights)
SRM 110 Foundations of recreation and sport management 110

Academic organisation: Sport and Leisure Sciences
Contact time: 3lpw
Language of instruction: Double Medium Credits: 12
Module content:
This module is a broad introduction to sport and recreation as products in the market.
Students discovers the nature of sport and recreation, the difference between the
concepts and policies, plans, strategies and structures of sport and recreation in South
Africa and Zone VI in Africa. The dynamic scope and nature of recreation and sport
management are introduced and discussed. Emphasis is placed on basic management
tasks and functions in sport and recreation contexts, interpersonal communication skills,
leadership and control systems and techniques in sport and recreation. The module
establishes a foundation of management knowledge and skills on which subsequent
sport and recreation management modules are built.
SRM 120 Leadership in sport and recreation 120

Prerequisite: SRM 110
Contact time: 3lpw
Module content:
This module explores the difference between sport and recreation management and
leadership and their application in sport and recreation. Selected classic and modern
management and leadership theories are identified, described and compared in sport and
recreation contexts. Students are guided towards selecting and demonstrating
appropriate leadership styles and skills related to cross-cultural sport and recreation
situations. Emphasis is placed on building leadership capacity through sport and
recreation. This module establishes leadership competencies and confidence for
subsequent academic service learning and community engagement activities.
SRM 210 Sport facility and event management 210

Contact time: 3lpw
Module content:
In this module the scope of sport and recreation facilities and events is identified and
explored. Knowledge of basic management tasks acquired in previous modules is applied
to plan and maintain sport facilities. Project management techniques are described and
applied to managing sport and recreation events. The Act on Safety at Sport and
Recreation Events is analysed and applied to sport and recreation events. Special
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attention is given to the synergy between facilities and events, safety and risk
management of sport facilities and events.
SRM 220 Business and governance of sport 220

Contact time: 3lpw
Module content:
In this module sport business models are investigated and integrated with governance
principles, legislation and business structures and applied in diverse sport and recreation
contexts. Sport agencies, sport facilities as income generators and the role of women in
the business of sport are debated. Relationships between financial decision-making and
sport business effectiveness are explored and discussed.
SRM 310 Economics of sport and leisure 310

Contact time: 3lpw
Module content:
This module builds on the business and governance principles applied to sport and
leisure industries and explores the basics of economic analysis and decision making. It
aims to explain and apply the supply and demand economic model underpinning
individual and organisational leisure and sport behaviours. The economics of professional
sport teams and sport franchises are examined. The module develops ability and
techniques to calculate GDSP and economic impact of sport and recreation events,
facilities, professional sport teams and sport franchises.
SRM 320 Value-based decision-making in sport and recreation 320

Contact time: 3lpw
Module content:
This module examines the theory and reality of cross-cultural value-based decision
making in sport and recreation. Relationships and potential conflict between diverse value
paradigms and responsible decision making are argued in mega sport events and
specific sport and recreation contexts.
STK 110 Statistics 110

Academic organisation: Statistics
Prerequisite: At least 5 (60-69%) in Mathematics in the Grade 12 examination.
Candidates who do not qualify for STK 110 must register for STK 113 and STK 123.
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Module content:
Descriptive statistics
Sampling and the collection of data; frequency distributions and graphical representa-
tions. Descriptive measures of location and dispersion.
Probability and inference
Introductory probability theory and theoretical distributions. Sampling distributions.
Estimation theory and hypothesis testing of sampling averages and proportions (one and
two-sample cases). Identification, use, evaluation and interpretation of statistical
computer packages and statistical techniques.
Contact time: 1 ppw (during the last 7 weeks) 3 lpw 1 tpw
Module content:
*On its own, STK 113 and 123 will not be recognised for degree purposes, but
exemption will be granted from STK 110.
Data operations and transformations: Introductory concepts, the role of statistic, various
types of data and the number system. Concepts underlying linear, quadratic, exponential,
hyperbolic, logarithmic transformations of quantitative data, graphical representations,
solving of equations, interpretations. Determining linear equations in practical situations.
Characteristics of logarithmic functions. The relationship between the exponential and
logarithmic functions in economic and related problems. Systems of equations in
equilibrium. Additional concepts relating to data processing, functions and inverse
functions, sigma notation, factorial notation, sequences and series, inequalities (strong,
weak, absolute, conditional, double) and absolute values.
Descriptive statistics – Univariate: Sampling and the collection of data, frequency
distributions and graphical representations. Descriptive measures of location and
dispersion. Introductory probability theory. Identification, use, evaluation and
interpretation of statistical computer packages and statistical techniques. The weekly one
hour practical is presented during the last seven weeks of the semester.
Prerequisite: STK 110 GS or both STK 113 GS and STK 123 GS or WST 133 and WST
143
Module content:
Multivariate statistics: Analysis of variance, categorical data analysis, distribution-free
methods, curve fitting, regression and correlation, the analysis of time series and indices.
Statistical and economic applications of quantitative techniques: Systems of linear
equations: drafting, matrices, solving, application. Optimisation: linear functions (two and
more independent variables), non-linear functions (one and two independent variables).
Marginal and total functions. Stochastic and deterministic variables in statistical and
economic context: producers' and consumers' surplus, distribution functions, probability
distributions, probability density functions. Identification, use, evaluation, interpretation of
statistical computer packages and statistical techniques.
This module is also presented as an anti-semester bilingual module.
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Prerequisite: STK 113 GS
Contact time: 1 ppw (during the last 7 weeks) 3 lpw 1 tpw
Module content:
*On its own, STK 113 and 123 will not be recognized for degree purposes, but exemption
will be granted from STK 110.
Optimisation techniques with economic applications: Data transformations and
relationships with economic applications, operations and rules, linear, quadratic,
exponential, hyperbolic and logarithmic functions; systems of equations in equilibrium,
system of linear inequalities, solving of linear programming problems by means of the
graphical and extreme point methods. Applications of differentiation and integration in
statistic and economic related problems: the limit of a function, continuity, rate of change,
the derivative of a function, differentiation rules, higher order derivatives, optimisation
techniques, the area under a curve and applications of definite integrals. Probability and
inference: Theoretical distributions. Sampling distributions. Estimation theory and
hypothesis testing of sampling averages and proportions (one-sample and two-sample
cases). Identification, use, evaluation and interpretation of statistical computer packages
and statistical techniques.
The weekly one hour practical is presented during the last seven weeks of the semester.

Prerequisite: STK110 GS or both STK 113 GS and STK 123 GS
Module content:
Multivariate statistics analysis of variance; categorical data analysis; distribution-free
methods; curve fitting, regression and correlation; the analysis of time series and indices.
Identification, use, evaluation and interpretation of statistical computer packages and
statistical techniques.
This module is also presented as an anti-semester (quarter 1) bilingual module.

Prerequisite: STK110 GS or both STK 113 GS and STK 123 GS
Module content:
Statistical and economic applications of quantitative techniques Systems of linear
equations: Drafting, matrices, solving, application. Optimisation: Linear functions (two and
more independent variables), non-linear functions (one and two independent variables).
Marginal and total functions. Stochastic and deterministic variables in statistical and
economic context: Producer‟s and consumer‟s surplus, distribution functions, probability
distributions, probability density functions. Identification, use, evaluation, interpretation of
This module is also presented as an anti-semester (quarter 2) bilingual module.
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Prerequisite: STK 110, STK 120
Module content:
Counting techniques. Probability theory: Sample spaces, events, rules of probability,
conditional probabilities, independent events and Bayes‟ theorem. Probability
distributions and probability densities: cumulative distribution functions, marginal
distributions, joint distributions, conditional distributions and independence. Expected
values: Moments, Chebyshev‟s theorem, moment-generating functions, product
moments, moments of linear combinations of random variables and conditional
expectations. Transformation techniques of random variables. Identification, use,
evaluation and interpretation of statistical computer packages and statistical techniques.

Module content:
Special probability distributions: the discrete uniform distribution, Bernoulli distribution,
binomial distribution, negative binomial and geometric distribution, the hypergeometric
distribution, Poisson distribution and multinomial distribution. Special probability densities:
Uniform distribution, gamma, exponential and chi-square distributions, the beta
distribution, the normal distribution and the bivariate normal distribution. Functions of
random variables. Sampling distributions, point estimation, interval estimation and
hypothesis testing. Regression Analysis. Identification, use, evaluation and interpretation
of statistical computer packages and statistical techniques.

Module content:
Applied regression analysis: simple and multiple regression, nonlinear regression,
correlation, the use of dummy variables, heteroscedasticity, serial correlation and lag
structures. Applied time-series analysis. Identification, use, evaluation and interpretation
of statistical computer packages and statistical techniques.

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Module content:
Regression analysis: simple and multiple regression; nonlinear regression; correlation
and the use of dummy variables. Multivariate distributions: normal, multinomial and
poison distribution. Linear combinations of normal variables. Analysis of variance and
covariance. Categorical data analysis. Identification, use, evaluation and interpretation of

Module content:
Regression analysis extensions: heteroscedasticity, serial correlation and lag structures.
Time-series analysis. Applications of matrices, differentiation and integration in the
economic and management sciences. Evaluation of simple economic models. Theory and
applications of time-series models: univariate time series. Stationary and non-stationary
time series. ARMA and ARIMA models. Regression models. Model identification and
estimation. Spectrum and periodogram. Forecasting with time-series models.
statistical techniques. Student seminars.
STK 353 The science of data analytics 353

Prerequisite: STK 210, STK 220 or WST 211, WST 221
Module content:
Sampling: basic techniques in probability, non-probability, complex and re-sampling
methods. Designing experiments: experimental and control groups, different data types
and relationships. Big and small data: exploring popular trends used in practise.
Consultation practise: ethical considerations, study design, data collection and
presentation, report writing and presentation. Hands-on application of statistical software
and packages to real-life datasets.
STL 210 Political science 210

Prerequisite: PTO 111 GS, PTO 120 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Political dynamics (Micro)
The study of the theory and practice of behavioural phenomena in politics. With reference
to appropriate examples, the emphasis is on the study of political culture, leadership,
communication, interests groups, parties and party systems; on elections, electoral
systems, voting behaviour; and on public opinion and direct popular control techniques.
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Prerequisite: PTO 111 GS, PTO 120 GS, STL 210 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Political dynamics (Macro)
A theoretical basis and framework is provided for the description, analysis and
classification of political and policy problems. The emphasis is on the nature of the state,
governance and conflict in Africa. Amongst others a study is made of the issues of
colonialism and post-colonialism, democratisation, authoritarianism and the development
of the state in Africa, in the context of a globalising world.

Prerequisite: PTO 111, PTO 120, STL 210 GS, STL 220 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Political theory
A theoretical and normative study of political ideas. This includes the study of key political
thinkers such as Plato, Thomas Hobbes and John Rawls as well as the contemporary
manifestations of ideologies such as liberalism, socialism, conservatism and nationalism.
This normative assessment of politics concludes with a critical evaluation of the
development, nature and practical value of prominent democratic theories including
participatory, legal, and deliberative democracy.

Prerequisite: PTO 111, PTO 120, STL 210, STL 220 GS, STL 310 GS
Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
Politics and analysis
The nature and problems underlying South African politics, amonst others, are studied.
This study utilises the methods and practice of political analysis, forecasting, risk
analysis, performance evaluation and the political audit. These analytical methods are
positioned in a political and policy context, with emphasis on their practical application
and value.
TBE 210 Tourism management 210

Academic organisation: Tourism Management Division
Contact time: 4 lpw
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Module content:
The Tourism System
This module introduces tourism management from a systems perspective covering
tourism demand and supply as well as the impact of the environment. Tourism demand is
viewed from tourist motivation to global movement and tourism supply from natural and
cultural resources to industry sectors such as hospitality, transport and attractions
(including events). The functional and physical links between demand and supply are
introduced and the role and impact of legislation, policies, national, regional and local
bodies and environmental trends analysed.

Prerequisite: TBE 210 GS
Contact time: 4 lpw
Module content:
Strategic tourism management
This module presents two interlinking themes: Strategic destination marketing and
contemporary tourism issues. Strategic destination marketing explores the unique
characteristics of and approaches to marketing a tourist destination. It provides a
management and operational framework for destination marketing and within this
framework trends, practices and case studies in destination marketing are addressed.
Contemporary tourism issues examine developments in tourism such sustainable and
ecotourism tourism, cultural tourism and sport tourism.

Contact time: 4 lpw
Module content:
Tourism industry sector management I
This module covers the management of two industry sectors: tourism attractions
(including events) and hospitality. Visitor attractions (including events), which are at the
core of successful tourism is addressed at three levels: the key role of visitor
attractions/events in the tourism industry; the overall development process (feasibility
studies, financial and design aspects, etc.) relating to visitor attractions/events; and finally
the strategic management and operational aspects of visitor attractions/events.
Hospitality management covers all the operational and management functions of the
“guest cycle” from the moment a potential guest contacts an accommodation
establishment to the time that he or she departs. A distinction is drawn between revenue
centres and support centres. Food and beverage management forms an essential
ingredient of this section. As financial management and costing are critical to the success
of any hospitality organisation, the policies, principles and procedures pertaining to
financial operations and financial management in such establishments are also covered.

Contact time: 4 lpw
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Module content:
Tourism industry sector management II
This module covers the management of two industry sectors as they relate to tourism:
transport and distribution channels. Transport is integral to understanding tourism. This
section covers how transport affects tourism and examines the supply of and demand for
transport from a tourism perspective. It also introduces the various modes of transport
and their impact on the tourism system and industry. Tourism distribution management
provides an overview of distribution theory as it relates to tourism and describes the
integral nature of information in the tourism industry. Distribution channels are analysed
and the special nature of tour wholesaling, travel retailing, business and corporate travel
management and incentive travel are introduced. This section also introduces the
concept of eTourism.
VAG 124 Akademiese geletterdheid vir Ekonomiese en Bestuurswetenskappe 124

Contact time: 2 lpw
Period of presentation: Semester 1 (MyFoundationsLab) Semester 2 (kursuswerk)
Hierdie module het ten doel om studente toe te rus met lees- en skryfvaardighede wat
benodig word in die volgende vier hoëimpakmodules: Ondernemingsbestuur, Finansiële
rekeningkunde, Statistiek en Ekonomie. Studente sal verder toegerus word met die
nodige vaardighede om diagramme en grafieke te kan teken en te interpreteer en om die
nodige berekeninge en formules toe te pas. Gedurende semester 1 werk studente
individueel met die aanlyn-rekenaarprogram MyFoundationsLab binne „n buigsame
leeromgewing, en gedurende semester 2 woon hulle die geskeduleerde kontaksessies by
en doen die kursuswerk.
VBB 220 Consumer protection 220

Contact time: 3 lpw
Module content:
(a) Basic principles of the National Credit Act 34 of 2005
(b) Aspects regarding the law applicable to credit agreements
(c) Basic principles of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008
VHD 320 Payment methods 320

Contact time: 2 lpw
Module content:
Offered from 2015
*For LLB and BCom specialising in Law
(a) Elements of negotiability; the bill of exchange, cheque and promissory note; parties
to bills, cheques and notes
(b) Requirements for validity, negotiation, holdership and acceptance
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(c) The banker-client relationship; crossings and additions to crossings; the legal
position of the drawee and collecting bank
(d) Electronic payment methods
WST 111 Mathematical statistics 111

Prerequisite: At least 5 (60-69%) in Mathematics in the Grade 12 examination
Module content:
Characterisation of a set of measurements: Graphical and numerical methods. Random
sampling. Probability theory. Discrete and continuous random variables. Probability
distributions. Generating functions and moments.

Prerequisite: WST 111 GS or WST 133, 143 and 153
Module content:
Sampling distributions and the central limit theorem. Statistical inference: Point and
interval estimation. Hypothesis testing with applications in one and two-sample cases.
Introductory methods for: Linear regression and correlation, analysis of variance,
categorical data analysis and non-parametric statistics.

Prerequisite: BSc and BCom students: At least 3 (40-49%) in Mathematics in the Grade
12 examination and must be taken concurrently with WTW 133.
Contact time: 1 ppw 1 dpw 4 Foundation Course
Module content:
Descriptive statistics – Univariate:
The role of Statistics, various types of data. Sampling, probability and non-probability
sampling techniques and the collection of data. Frequency, relative and cumulative
distributions and graphical representations. Additional concepts relating to data
processing: sigma notation, factorial notation, sequences and series. Descriptive
measures of location, dispersion and symmetry. Exploratory data analysis.
Probability:
Introductory probability theory and applications. Set theory and probability laws.
Introduction to random variables. Assigning probabilities, probability distributions,
expected value and variance in general. Specific discrete probability distributions
(Uniform, Binomial).
134

Prerequisite: BSc and BCom students: WST 133 and WTW 133 and must be taken
concurrently with WTW 143.
Contact time: 1 ppw 1 dpw 4 lpw Foundation Course
Module content:
Probability and inference:
Probability theory and theoretical distributions for continuous random variables (Uniform,
Normal and t). Sampling distributions (means and proportions). Estimation theory and
hypothesis testing of sampling averages and proportions (one- and two-sample cases).
Optimisation techniques with economic applications:
Applications of differentiation in statistic and economic-related problems. Integration and
Integration by parts. Applications of integration in statistic and economic-related
problems. Systems of equations in equilibrium. The area under a curve and applications
of definite integrals in Statistics and Economics. Identification, use, evaluation and
interpretation of statistical computer packages and statistical techniques.
Prerequisite: WST 133 and WST 143 and WTW 143. Must be taken concurrently with
WTW 153.
Contact time: 1 ppw 1 dpw 4 lpw Foundation Course
Module content:
Probability distributions:
Introductory distribution theory and special statistical distributions (Binomial, Geometric,
Hypergeometric, Poisson, Uniform, Normal, Gamma). Generating functions and
moments. Bivariate probability distributions.
Prerequisite: WST 111, WST 121, WTW 114 GS, WTW 126 GS and WTW 128 GS
Module content:
Set theory. Probability measure functions. Random variables. Distribution functions.
Probability mass functions. Density functions. Expected values. Moments. Moment
generating functions. Special probability distributions: Bernoulli, binomial,
hypergeometric, geometric, negative binomial, Poisson, Poisson process, discrete
uniform, uniform, gamma, exponential, Weibull, Pareto, normal. Joint distibutions:
Multinomial, extended hypergeometric, joint continuous distributions. Marginal
distributions. Independent random variables. Conditional distributions. Covariance,
correlation. Conditional expected values. Transformation of random variables:
Convolution formula. Order statistics. Stochastic convergence: Convergence in
distribution. Central limit theorem.
Practical applications. Practical statistical modelling and analysis using statistical
computer packages and the interpretation of the output.
135

Prerequisite: WST 211 GS
Module content:
Stochastic convergence: Asymptotic normal distributions, convergence in probability.
Statistics and sampling distributions: Chi-squared distribution. Distribution of the sample
mean and sample variance for random samples from a normal population. T-distribution.
F-distribution. Beta distribution. Point estimation: Method of moments. Maximum
likelihood estimation. Unbiased estimators. Uniform minimum variance unbiased
estimators. Cramer-Rao inequality. Efficiency. Consistency. Asymptotic relative efficiency.
Bayes estimators. Sufficient statistics. Completeness. The exponential class. Confidence
intervals. Test of statistical hypotheses. Reliability and survival distributions. Practical
applications. Practical statistical modelling and analysis using statistical computer
packages and the interpretation of the output.
WST 311 Multivariate analysis 311

Prerequisite: WST 211, WST 221, WTW 211 GS and WTW 218 GS
Module content:
Multivariate statistical distributions: Moments of a distribution, moment generating
functions, independence. Multivariate normal distribution: Conditional distributions, partial
and multiple correlations. Multinomial and multivariate Poisson distributions: Asymptotic
normality and estimation of parameters. Distribution of quadratic forms in normal
variables. Multivariate normal samples: Estimation of the mean vector and covariance
matrix, estimation of correlation coefficients, distribution of the sample mean, sample
covariance matrix and sample correlation coefficients. The linear model: Models of full
rank, least squares estimators, test of hypotheses. Practical applications: Practical
statistical modelling and analysis using statistical computer packages and interpretation
of the output.
WST 312 Stochastic processes 312

Module content:
Definition of a stochastic process. Stationarity. Covariance stationary. Markov property.
Random walk. Brownian motion. Markov chains. Chapman-Kolmogorov equations.
Recurrent and transient states. First passage time. Occupation times. Markov jump
processes. Poisson process. Birth and death processes. Structures of processes.
Structure of the time-homogeneous Markov jump process. Applications in insurance.
Practical statistical modelling, analysis and simulation using statistical computer
packages and the interpretation of the output.
136
WST 321 Time-series analysis 321

Prerequisite: WST 211, WST 221, WST 311 GS, WTW 211 GS and WTW 218 GS
Module content:
Stationary and non-stationary univariate time-series. Properties of autoregressive moving
average (ARMA) and outoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) processes.
Identification, estimation and diagnostic testing of a time-series model. Forecasting.
Multivariate time-series. Practical statistical modelling and analysis using statistical
computer packages.
WST 322 Actuarial statistics 322

Module content:
Decision theory. Loss distributions. Reinsurance. Risk models. Ruin theory. Credibility
theory. Methods to forecast future claim numbers and amounts. The generalised linear
model: Exponential family, mean and variance, link functions, deviance and residual
analysis, test statistics, log-linear and logit models. Practical statistical modelling and
analysis using statistical computer packages.
WTW 114 Calculus 114

Academic organisation: Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
Prerequisite: Refer to Regulation 1.2(b)
Module content:
*This module serves as preparation for students majoring in Mathematics (including all
students who intend to enrol for WTW 218 and WTW 220).
Students will not be credited for more than one of the following modules for their degree:
WTW 114, WTW 158, WTW 134.
Functions, limits and continuity. Differential calculus of single variable functions, rate of
change, graph sketching, applications. The mean value theorem, the rule of L'Hospital.
Definite and indefinite integrals, evaluating definite integrals using anti-derivatives, the
substitution rule.
WTW 115 Discrete structures 115

Prerequisite: Refer to Regulation 1.2(b)
Module content:
Propositional logic: truth tables, logical equivalence, implication, arguments. Mathematical
induction and well-ordering principle. Introduction to set theory. Counting techniques:
137
elementary probability, multiplication and addition rules, permutations and combinations,

binomial theorem, inclusion-exclusion rule.
WTW 126 Linear algebra 126

Prerequisite: WTW 114 Refer to Reg 1.2
Module content:
students who intend to enrol for WTW 211).
Vector algebra with applications, matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, the vector
space Rn, bases, determinants. Mathematical induction. Complex numbers and
factorisation of polynomials.

Prerequisite: WTW 114 GS
Module content:
students who intend to enrol for WTW 218 and WTW 220).
Applications of integration. The formal definition of a limit. The fundamental theorem of
Calculus and applications. Parametric and polar equations. Vector functions of one
variable, quadratic curves. Introduction to functions of several variables and partial
derivatives.
WTW 133 Precalculus 133

Prerequisite: As for BSc Four-year programme and BCom (Four-year programme)
Contact time: 3 lpw 1ppw 1tpw
Module content:
Real numbers, elementary set notation, exponents and radicals. Algebraic expressions,
fractional expressions, linear and quadratic equations, inequalities. Coordinate geometry:
lines, circles. Functions: definition, notation, piecewise defined functions, absolute value,
domain and range, graphs, transformations of functions, symmetry, even and odd
functions, combining functions, one-to-one functions and inverses, polynomial functions
and zeros. Sequences, summation notation, arithmetic, geometric sequences, infinite
geometric series, annuities and instalments. Degrees and radians, unit circle,
trigonometric functions, fundamental identities, trigonometric graphs, trigonometric
identities, double-angle, half-angle formulae, inverse trigonometric functions,
trigonometric equations, applications.
138

Prerequisite: WTW 133
Module content:
Functions: exponential and logarithmic functions, natural exponential and logarithmic
functions, exponential and logarithmic laws, exponential and logarithmic exponential and
logarithmic equations, compound interest. Limits: concept of a limit, finding limits
numerically and graphically, finding limits algebraically, limit laws without proofs, squeeze
theorem without proof, one-sided limits, infinite limits, limits at infinity, vertical, horizontal
and slant asymptotes, substitution rule, continuity, laws for continuity without proofs.
Differentiation: average and instantaneous change, definition of derivative, differentiation
rules without proofs, derivatives of polynomials, chain rule for differentiation, derivatives
of trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, applications of differentiation:
extreme values, critical numbers, monotone functions, first derivative test, optimisation.
Module content:
This is an introduction to linear algebra on Rn. Matrices and linear equations, linear
combinations and spans, linear independence, subspaces, basis and dimension, eigen-
values, eigenvectors, similarity and diagonalisation of matrices, linear transformations.
Prerequisite: WTW 114 , WTW 126 and WTW 128
Module content:
Calculus of multivariable functions, directional derivatives. Extrema and Lagrange
multipliers. Multiple integrals, polar, cylindrical and spherical coordinates.
WTW 220 Analysis 220
Prerequisite: WTW 114 and WTW 128
Module content:
Properties of real numbers. Analysis of sequences and series of real numbers. Power
series and theorems of convergence. The Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem. The Riemann
integral: Existence and properties of the interval.
139

Module content:
Abstract vector spaces, change of basis, matrix representation of linear transformations,
orthogonality, diagonalisability of symmetric matrices, some applications.
WTW 264 Differential equations 264

Prerequisite: WTW 114, WTW 126 and WTW 128
Module content:
Students will not be credited for more than one of the following modules for their degree:
WTW 264, WTW 286
Theory and solution methods for ordinary differential equations and initial value problems:
separable and linear first order equations, linear equations of higher order, systems of
linear equations. Laplace transform.
WTW 286 Differential equations 286
Prerequisite: WTW 114, WTW 126, WTW 128 and 162
Module content:
Theory and solution methods for ordinary differential equations and initial value problems:
separable and linear first-order equations, linear equations of higher order, systems of
linear equations. Application to mathematical models. Qualitative analysis of linear systems.
WTW 310 Analysis 310

Module content:
Topology of finite dimensional spaces: Open and closed sets, compactness,
connectedness and completeness. Theorems of Bolzano-Weierstrass and Heine-Borel.
Properties of continuous functions and applications. Integration theory for functions of
one real variable. Sequences of functions.
140
WTW 354 Financial engineering 354

Prerequisite: WST 211, WTW 211 and WTW 218
Module content:
Mean variance portfolio theory. Market equilibrium models such as the capital asset
pricing model. Factor models and arbitrage pricing theory. Measures of investment risk.
Efficient market hypothesis. Stochastic models of security prices.
WTW 381 Algebra 381
Module content:
Group theory: Definition, examples, elementary properties, subgroups, permutation
groups, isomorphism, order, cyclic groups, homomorphisms, factor groups.
Ring theory: Definition, examples, elementary properties, ideals, homomorphisms, factor
rings, polynomial rings, factorisation of polynomials. Field extensions, applications to
straight-edge and compass constructions.
WTW 382 Dynamical systems 382
Module content:
Matrix exponential function: homogeneous and non-homogeneous linear systems of
differential equations. Qualitative analysis of systems: phase portraits, stability,
linearisation, energy method and Liapunov's method. Introduction to chaotic systems.
Application to real life problems.
WTW 383 Numerical analysis 383
Prerequisite: WTW 114, WTW 128 and WTW 211
Module content:
Direct methods for the numerical solution of systems of linear equations, pivoting
strategies. Iterative methods for solving systems of linear equations and eigenvalue
problems. Iterative methods for solving systems of nonlinear equations. Introduction to
optimisation. Algorithms for the considered numerical methods are derived and
implemented in computer programmes. Complexity of computation is investigated. Error
estimates and convergence results are proved.
141
YSL 210 Sport tourism 210

Contact time: 3lpw
Module content:
This module presents an introduction to sport tourism from a tourist destination
perspective. Concepts in sport tourism are defined, a time line of the development of
sport tourism and different sport tourism models, motivations for sport tourism
involvement and forms of sport tourism are explored and discussed. The role and
influence of government in sport tourism are analysed and critiqued. The impact of sport
tourism on community development is examined through case studies.
YSL 220 Sport development 220

Prerequisite: YSL 210
Contact time: 3lpw
Module content:
In this module the student is orientated towards strategies and skills that develop both an
active and winning nations to improve the health and wellness of the South African
population through mass participation in sport and recreation. Knowledge and skills to
detect, develop and retain talented athletes through sport development structures and
systems are discussed. The Sport Academy system in South Africa and Zone VI in Africa
is analysed and appropriate delivery strategies and structures are planned and designed.
Students will also perform academic service learning through community engagement in
diverse communities.
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ACADEMIC PERSONNEL ........................................................................................ 1

GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................... 8

DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS CONFERRED/AWARDED IN THE FACULTY ............. 20

OTHER REGISTRATIONS ........................................................................................ 68

LIST OF MODULES .................................................................................................. 69

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Deputy Dean: Research

Deputy Dean: Teaching and Learning

Goodey, J.S., BCom(Hons)(Acc)(Unisa) THED.................................... Lecturer

Department of Business Management

Division Communication Management

Wolmarans, H.P., BCom(Hons)(Unisa) BSc(Hons) MSc MBA

Department of Human Resource Management

Department of Marketing Management

Division Tourism Management

Stark, K., BCom(Hons) MCom(Tax)(Pretoria) CA(SA) ......................... Senior Lecturer

Pretorius, H.W., BSc(Hons) PGCHE MIT PhD(Pretoria)....................... Lecturer

Department of Mercantile Law

Department of Political Sciences

The information in this publication

National Senior Certificate

Bursaries and loans

Welcoming day, registration and start of the academic year

Amendment of regulations and fees

Degree with distinction

module/semester/year mark: the mark awarded to a student on the basis of tests,

The basic module unit of the Faculty has a duration of

The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of

1. Admission to undergraduate study

1.1.2 Admission requirements of the Faculty for candidates with a National

Determination of an Admission Point Score (APS)

Life Orientation is excluded from the calculation determining the APS.

Rating code Rating Marks %

Provisional admission is offered on the basis of candidates' results in the grade 11

Final admission is based on the following:

1.1.3 Specific admission requirements for the Faculty

Admission to undergraduate programmes is considered on the following basis:

All applications will close on the 30th of September.

Programmes Minimum admission requirements

Programmes Minimum admission requirements

*BAdmin (International Mathematics 4

NOTE: Accounting is not a specific prerequisite for admission to BCom or BAdmin

1.1.4 The following persons may also be considered for admission:

3. Registration for a particular year of study

4. Concurrent registration for two fields of study

5. Minimum study periods and requirements for bachelor's degrees

6. Requirements for promotion

regards to the student's academic progress. The Faculty's Admissions

8.3 Re-marking of examination papers

8.6 Special examinations

10. Degree conferred with distinction (Three-year undergraduate degrees)

1) Completes the degree within three years;

III. DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS CONFERRED/AWARDED IN THE FACULTY

Only two 14-week modules, or the equivalent thereof, that are

IV. BACHELOR'S DEGREES

C.1 Regulations applicable to all bachelor’s degrees

(See General Regulations G.8 and G.9)