The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences · i calendar 2011 faculty of commerce and administration undergraduate & postgraduate programmes mafikeng campus

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CALENDAR 2011 FACULTY OF COMMERCE

AND ADMINISTRATION UNDERGRADUATE &

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES Mafikeng Campus

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This calendar is applicable to students registered for the first time

at the University in 2011.

Students registered prior to 2011 should refer to the respective

calendars applicable in their years of registration.

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ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO: The Registrar North-West University Mafikeng Campus Private Bag X2046 Mmabatho 2735 Tel: (018) 389 2111 Fax: (018) 392 5775 Internet: http://www.nwu.ac.za PLEASE MENTION YOUR UNIVERSITY NUMBER IN ALL CORRESPONDENCE. The General Academic Rules of the University, to which all students have to subject themselves and which apply to all the qualifications offered by the University, appear in a separate publication and are available on the web page at: http://www.nwu.ac.za PLEASE NOTE: 1. Although the information in this Calendar has been compiled with the utmost care

and accuracy, the Council and the Senate of the University accept no responsibility whatsoever for errors that may occur.

2. Before students finally decide on the selection of modules, they must consult the

class timetable. If a clash occurs in the planned selection by a student, the relevant module combination is not permitted.

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Table of Contents

1. ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF........................................................................................................ 1

1.1 Office of the Dean ...................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Schools of the Faculty ................................................................................................................................ 1

1.2.1 School of Accounting ................................................................................................................................ 1 1.2.2 School of Management Sciences ............................................................................................................. 1 1.2.3 School of Economic and Decision Sciences ............................................................................................. 2 1.2.4 Graduate School of Business and Government Leadership ..................................................................... 2

2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ...................................................................................................................................... 3 3. QUALIFICATIONS IN THE FACULTY OF COMMERCE AND ADMINISTRATION .............................................. 3 4. DISCIPLINES WITHIN THE FACULTY OF COMMERCE AND ADMINISTRATION ............................................ 3 5. FACULTY RULES ................................................................................................................................................. 3

5.1 Authority of the General Rules ................................................................................................................... 3 5.2 Evaluation of Academic Literacy Levels ..................................................................................................... 3 5.3 Duration of Studies ..................................................................................................................................... 4 5.4 Extension of Study Period .......................................................................................................................... 4 5.5 Admission Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 4

5.5.1 B Admin .................................................................................................................................................... 4 5.5.2 B Admin Extended .................................................................................................................................... 4 5.5.3 B Com Extended ....................................................................................................................................... 5 5.5.4 B Com ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 5.5.5 B Com ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 5.5.6 B Com ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 5.5.7 B Com ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

5.6 Admission to the Examination .................................................................................................................... 5 5.7 Composition of the Participation Mark ........................................................................................................ 5 5.8 Number of Examination Opportunities ....................................................................................................... 5 5.9 Internal Examiners and Moderators ........................................................................................................... 6 5.10 Unsatisfactory Academic Performance ...................................................................................................... 6 5.11 Termination of Studies ............................................................................................................................... 6

6. SCHOOLS IN THE FACULTY ............................................................................................................................... 6 7. QUALIFICATIONS AND PROGRAMMES - UNDERGRADUATE ......................................................................... 6

7.1 Extended Bachelor of Commerce (B Com) ................................................................................................ 7 7.2 Extended Bachelor of Administration (B.Admin) ........................................................................................ 7 7.3 Bachelor of Commerce (B Com) ................................................................................................................ 8 7.4 Module Mark .............................................................................................................................................. 9 7.5 Pass Requirements of a Module and a Curriculum .................................................................................... 9 7.6 Progress in a Curriculum Based on Assumed Learning ............................................................................. 9 7.7 Interpretation of Pre-Requisite Rule ........................................................................................................... 9 7.8 Re-Admission to a Qualification ................................................................................................................. 9 7.9 The Credit System ..................................................................................................................................... 9

8. LIST OF MODULES ............................................................................................................................................ 10 9. MODULES OFFERED BY OTHER FACULTIES ................................................................................................. 15 10. PROGRAMMES IN THE SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING ...................................................................................... 16

10.1 B.Com Chartered Accountancy (500155) ................................................................................................ 16 10.1.1 Purpose of the Programme ..................................................................................................................... 16 10.1.2 Prescribed Curriculum (E370M).............................................................................................................. 16

10.2 B.Com Financial Accountancy (500156) .................................................................................................. 17 10.2.1 Purpose of the Programme ..................................................................................................................... 17 10.2.2 Prescribed Curriculum (E371M).............................................................................................................. 17

11. PROGRAMMES IN THE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES ................................................................. 18 11.1 Bachelor of Commerce ............................................................................................................................ 18 11.2 Human Resource Management & Industrial Psychology (500195) .......................................................... 18

11.2.1 Purpose of the Programme ..................................................................................................................... 18 11.2.2 Prescribed Curriculum (E301M).............................................................................................................. 18

11.3 Management - Reconfigured Programme for 2010 (500197) ................................................................... 19 11.3.1 Purpose of the Programme ..................................................................................................................... 19

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11.3.2 Prescribed Curriculum (E301M).............................................................................................................. 19 11.4 Marketing Management – Aligned Programme (500203)......................................................................... 20


11.5 Bachelor of Administration (B Admin) ...................................................................................................... 20 11.6 Bachelor of Administration: Economics (545107) .................................................................................... 21


11.7 Bachelor of Administration: Human Resource Management (545108) .................................................... 22 11.7.1 Purpose of the Programme ..................................................................................................................... 22 11.7.2 Prescribed Curriculum (E301M).............................................................................................................. 22

11.8 Bachelor of Administration: Local Government/Development Management (545109) ............................. 23 11.8.1 Prescribed Curriculum (E322M).............................................................................................................. 23

11.9 Bachelor of Administration: Industrial Psychology (545110) .................................................................... 24 11.9.1 Purpose of the Programme ..................................................................................................................... 24 11.9.2 Prescribed Curriculum (E301M).............................................................................................................. 24

11.10 Bachelor of Administration: Public Administration (545113) ..................................................................... 25 11.10.1 Prescribed Curriculum (E301M).............................................................................................................. 25

12. Programmes of the School of Economic and Decision Sciences ........................................................................ 26 12.1 Bachelor of Commerce Programmes ....................................................................................................... 26 12.2 Bachelor of Commerce: Economics (500192) .......................................................................................... 27


12.3 Bachelor of Commerce: Information Systems (500196)........................................................................... 28 12.3.1 Purpose of the Programme ..................................................................................................................... 28 12.3.2 Prescribed Curriculum (E301M).............................................................................................................. 28

12.4 Bachelor of Commerce: Operations Research (500199) ......................................................................... 29 12.4.1 Purpose of the Programme ..................................................................................................................... 29 12.4.2 Prescribed Curriculum (E301M).............................................................................................................. 29

12.5 Bachelor of Commerce: Statistics (500198) ............................................................................................. 30 12.5.1 Purpose of the Programme ..................................................................................................................... 30 12.5.2 Prescribed Curriculum (E301M).............................................................................................................. 30

12.6 Bachelor of Commerce: Transport Economics (500194) ......................................................................... 31 12.6.1 Purpose of the Programme ..................................................................................................................... 31 12.6.2 Prescribed Curriculum (E301M).............................................................................................................. 31

12.7 Bachelor of Commerce: Logistics Management (500193) ....................................................................... 32 12.7.1 Purpose of the Programme ..................................................................................................................... 32 12.7.2 Prescribed Curriculum (E301M).............................................................................................................. 32

13. MODULE DETAILS - UNDERGRADUATE ......................................................................................................... 33 14 SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING .............................................................................................................................. 33 15. SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND DECISION SCIENCES .................................................................................. 45

15.1 Economics ................................................................................................................................................ 45 15.2 Logistics Management ............................................................................................................................. 48 15.3 Transport Economics ............................................................................................................................... 50 15.4 Information Systems ................................................................................................................................ 53 15.5 Statistics - Operations Research .............................................................................................................. 60 15.6 Statistics ................................................................................................................................................... 61

16. SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES ......................................................................................................... 67 16.1 Industrial Psychology ............................................................................................................................... 67 16.2 Human Resource Management ............................................................................................................... 68 16.3 Management ............................................................................................................................................ 70 16.4 Public Administration ................................................................................................................................ 76

17. MODULES OFFERED BY OTHER FACULTIES ................................................................................................. 80 17.1 Faculty of Human & Social Sciences ....................................................................................................... 80 17.2 Faculty of Law .......................................................................................................................................... 81

18. QUALIFICATIONS AND PROGRAMMES - POSTGRADUATE .......................................................................... 83 19. PROGRAMMES IN THE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES ................................................................. 84

19.1 Bachelor of Commerce (B Com Hons) ..................................................................................................... 84 19.1.1 Human Resource Management (504111)............................................................................................... 84

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19.1.2 Industrial Psychology (504112)............................................................................................................... 85 19.1.3 Industrial Relations (504113) .................................................................................................................. 85 19.1.4 Management (504115)............................................................................................................................ 86

19.2 Bachelor of Administration (B Admin Hons) ............................................................................................. 86 19.2.1 Human Resource Management (548104) (E611M) ................................................................................ 87 19.2.2 Industrial Psychology (548105) (E612M) ................................................................................................ 87 19.2.3 Industrial Relations (548106) (E613M) ................................................................................................... 87 19.2.4 Public Administration (548107) ............................................................................................................... 88

19.3 Master of Commerce (M Com) ................................................................................................................. 88 19.3.1 Human Resource Management (505113)............................................................................................... 89 19.3.2 Industrial Psychology (505114)............................................................................................................... 89 19.3.3 Industrial Relations (505115) .................................................................................................................. 90 19.3.4 Management (505116)............................................................................................................................ 90 19.3.5 Entrepreneurship (505124) ..................................................................................................................... 91 19.3.6 Marketing Management (505125) ........................................................................................................... 91 19.3.7 Business Management (505134) ............................................................................................................ 91

19.4 Master of Administration (M Admin) ......................................................................................................... 91 19.4.1 Human Resource Management (550100)(E814M/E815M) .................................................................... 92 19.4.2 Industrial Psychology (550101)(E816M/E817M) .................................................................................... 92 19.4.3 Industrial Relations (550102)(E818M/E819M) ........................................................................................ 92 19.4.4 Public Administration (550103) ............................................................................................................... 92

19.5 Master of Public Administration (MPA) (557100) ..................................................................................... 93 20. PROGRAMMES IN THE SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND DECISION SCIENCES ............................................ 94

20.1 Bachelor of Commerce (B Com Hons) ..................................................................................................... 94 20.1.1 Applied Economics (504110) .................................................................................................................. 94 20.1.2 Economics (504110) ............................................................................................................................... 95 20.1.3 Information Systems (504114) ................................................................................................................ 95 20.1.4 Operations Research (504116)............................................................................................................... 96 20.1.5 Statistics (504117) .................................................................................................................................. 96

20.2 Master of Commerce (M Com) ................................................................................................................. 97 20.2.1 Economics (505112) – This module will be discontinued as from 2012 ................................................. 97 20.2.2 Economics (505120) – This module will be offered as from 2012 .......................................................... 98 20.2.3 Operations Research (505118)............................................................................................................... 98 20.2.4 Statistics (505117) .................................................................................................................................. 99

21. PROGRAMMES OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP ......... 100 21.1 Postgraduate Diploma In Management (PGDM) .................................................................................... 100

21.1.1 PGDM in Financial Management: 549 102 .......................................................................................... 101 21.1.2 PGDM in Human Resource Management: 549 101 ............................................................................ 101 21.1.3 PGDM in Marketing Management: 549 100......................................................................................... 101 21.1.4 PGDM in Training and Development Management: 549 103 ............................................................... 102 21.1.5 PGDM in Local Governance Management: 549 104 ........................................................................... 102 21.1.6 PGDM in Operations Management: 549 105 ....................................................................................... 102 21.1.7 PGDM in Public Financial Management: 549 107 ............................................................................... 102 21.1.8 PGDM in Labour Relations Management: 549 106 .............................................................................. 102 21.1.9 PGDM in Small Business Management: 549 108 ................................................................................. 102 21.1.10 PGDM in Information Systems Management: 549 109......................................................................... 103 21.1.11 PGDM in Public And Non-Profit Management: 549 111 ....................................................................... 103

21.2 Masters in Business Administration (MBA) (551 100) ............................................................................ 103 21.2.1 CLUSTER A: MBA Finance- E831M.................................................................................................... 105 21.2.2 CLUSTER B: MBA Human Resource Management- E832M ............................................................... 105 21.2.3 CLUSTER C: MBA Public Sector Management – E833M .................................................................... 106 21.2.4 CLUSTER D: MBA Business and Governmental Relations- E834M .................................................... 106 21.2.5 CLUSTER E: MBA Operations And Decision Management- E835M .................................................... 106 21.2.6 CLUSTER F: MBA Entrepreneurial Management- E836M .................................................................. 106 21.2.7 CLUSTER G: MBA Marketing Management- E837M ........................................................................... 106

22. MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (M Phil) (187105)................................................................................................. 107 22.1 Public Administration (E860M) ............................................................................................................... 108

23. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph D) ................................................................................................................. 108 23.1 Marketing Management (506125) .......................................................................................................... 109 23.2 Entrepreneurship (506124) .................................................................................................................... 109 23.3 Economics (506112) .............................................................................................................................. 109

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23.4 Business Management (506108) ........................................................................................................... 109 23.5 Industrial Psychology (506113) .............................................................................................................. 109 23.6 Information Systems (506114) ............................................................................................................... 109 23.7 Statistics (506115) ................................................................................................................................. 109 23.8 Operations Research (506116) .............................................................................................................. 109 23.9 Business Management (506108) ........................................................................................................... 109

24. MODULE DETAILS – POSTGRADUATE ......................................................................................................... 110 24.1 Economics .............................................................................................................................................. 110 24.2 Industrial Psychology ............................................................................................................................. 114 24.3 Human Resource Management ............................................................................................................. 116 24.4 Information Systems .............................................................................................................................. 119 24.5 Management .......................................................................................................................................... 122 24.6 Public Administration .............................................................................................................................. 125 24.7 Statistics ................................................................................................................................................. 127

24.7.1 Operations Research ............................................................................................................................ 127 24.7.2 Statistics................................................................................................................................................ 131

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1. ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 1.1 Office of the Dean

Executive Dean Professor S Swanepoel, BCom (UP), BCom (Hons) (UP), MCom HRM (UP), DCom HRM (UP), HED (Unisa), Registered Industrial Psychologist (HPCSA)

Faculty Administrator DR Mheta, B Com (Unibo) Senior Secretary KG Gopane, Certificate in Management (UNW) General Worker NE Kraai

1.2 Schools of the Faculty 1.2.1 School of Accounting

Director Professor AAI Bootha, BCom (UNISA), MCom Forensics (NWU), CIA, CA (SA) Senior Lecturers N Chitima, BCompt (UNISA), BCompt Hons (UNISA), CIA, CA (SA) KM Meko, BCom (Unin), MBA (District of Columbia) J Hanna, B Admin (Brock), CA (Canada) J van der Merwe, BCom, CTA (UOFS), CA (SA) *TE Triegaardt, BCom (Wits), CTA (Wits), CA (SA) FK Kgotle, BCom (NWU), Hons BCompt (UNISA), CTA (UNISA), CA (SA) Lecturers A Muller, BCom (PU for CHE), BCompt Hons (Unisa), MCom (NWU),

Professional Accountant (SA), Tax Practitioner (SA) T Mashoene, BAcct (UKZN), BCompt Hons (Unisa) T Odendaal, BCom (UP), BCom (Hons) (UP), CIA Senior Administrative Officer MI Mere, BPA, B.Admin Hons, MBA (UNW) Secretary EB Sutcliffe, Pitman’s Certificates, RSA Certificates (Royal Society of Arts)

1.2.2 School of Management Sciences

Director Professor JB van Lill MA (Stellenbosch), DLitt et Phil (UNISA), MBL (Unisa), Registered Psychologist (HPCSA)

Senior Secretary KJ Mokaila, BA Comm (Unibo), Pitman’s Certificate, PRISA Certificate

INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Professor Professor JB van Lill MA (Stellenbosch), DLitt et Phil (UNISA), MBL (Unisa), Registered Psychologist (HPCSA)

Senior Lecturer KRF Mokgele, BA PM, BA PM Hons (Fort Hare), MBA (UNW) Lecturers TJ Maubane, BPA BPA Hons (Unibo), MBA (NWU) ND Makgala, BAdmin Hons (Unibo), MCom (UNW), PGDM (NWU)

DL Lesenyeho, B Soc Sc BAdmin Hons, M Admin (UNW) *AM Molefi, BCom BCom Hons, MCom (UNW)

MANAGEMENT

Senior Lecturers LJK Godji, BA Hons (Cape Coast), MBA (Ghana) AS Pelser, BCom BCom Hons (PU vir CHE), MCom (UniVen) Lecturers *KFR Kadama, BSc Hons (Makerere University, Uganda), MBA, PhD (NWU)

MA Matlabe, BCom BCom Hons, MCom (NWU) KL Motlhabane, Advanced Diploma in Taxation (University of Pretoria), B Com

(Unibo), MBA (UNW) MC Maseko, BCom BCom Hons, MBA (UNW) JSM Legodi, BCom, UED (Unin), BCom Hons (Vista), MBA (De Mont Fort)

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Senior Lecturers *LM Masilo, BPA (Unibo), BAdmin Hons (Unisa), MPA (Northern Arizona) AI Tabane, BAdmin Hons (Unisa), MPA (UP) Lecturers TE Mabille, BPA BPA Hons (Unibo), MPA (Stellenbosch), PhD (NWU) LP Bogopane, BPA BPA Hons (Unibo), MPA (Texas), PhD (NWU)

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1.2.3 School of Economic and Decision Sciences

Director: MN Sikwila, BA (Zambia), MA (Acadia), PhD (Bath) Senior Secretary VTV Mabalane, Nat Secretarial Certificate (Setlogelo Tech) Technician M Toka, Nat Diploma in Information Technology (Tech

Northern Gauteng)

ECONOMICS

Senior Lecturers *FP Lembede, BCom (Unizul), BCom Hons (Unisa), M.A. (Williams) SJH Louw, BCom (UOFS), BCom Hons (UP), MA (Pensylvania) MN Sikwila, BA (Zambia), MA (Acadia), PhD (Bath) Lecturers OD Daw, BPA (Unibo), HDiploma, MSc (Wits)

MJ Khumalo, BA, MSc (NUL)

TRANSPORT ECONOMICS AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

Associate Professor JN Cronjé, BCom (RAU), BCom HONS (Unisa), MCom (Unisa), DCom (Unisa) Lecturer HC Kuun B.Com Hons (RAU), M.Com (Unisa) Junior Lecturers A Mooketsi, B.Com (NWU) B.Com Hons (UJ)

KW Motatsa B.Com (NWU) B.Com Hons (UJ) *K Visser, BCom (Stellenbosch), BCom Hons (RAU)

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Professor S Lubbe, BCom, BCom (Hons), MCom (IS) (UCT), PgD (IS) (WITS) Senior Lecturer *N Mavetera, PM (NL), BSc Survey Hons (UZ);MCSSA, MSAICSIT (SA) Junior Lecturers ME Nhlapo, B Com, BSc Hons (UNW) F Mosetja, BSc, BSc (Hons) (UNW) CG Mavetera, BCom, BCom (Hons) (UNW), Dip (Edu), Dip (Accounting), Cert

(Business Studies) (CTTC)

STATISTICS

Senior Lecturers *MS Sedupane, BSc, BSc Hons (UCT), M Com (UNW) NN Maruma, BSc Hons (Unin) Lecturers LD Metsileng, BCom BCom Hons, MCom (UNW) ND Moroke, BCom BCom Hons (UNW), M Com (NWU) PG Seaketso, BSc BCom Hons, MCom (NWU) SD Sebolai, BSc BSc Hons, MCom (NWU)

1.2.4 Graduate School of Business and Government Leadership

POSTGRADUATE DIVISION

Director *GD Setsetse, BA (Unin), BAdmin Hons (Unisa) – RPP Professor OC Miruka, BSc (University of Nairobi) MMan PhD (Wits) Programme Manager PT Mpete, BAdmin BAdmin Hons (UNW) RTA (SHL), MAdmin (NWU) Assistant Programme Manager PL Ntsizwane, BCom BCom Hons (NWU) Research Assistant SD Sebolai, BSc BSc Hons (NWU), MCom (NWU)

* Programme Leader / Coordinator

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2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

• To provide students with a broad background for personal development and growth and a relevant and practical training which will develop skills and expertise in the individual student whilst at the same time recognising the importance of a commitment to community service.

• To provide training which will satisfy a wide variety of private sector human resource needs, ranging from sophisticated multi-national companies to small businesses and to offer courses recognised by professional bodies such as the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) and the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP).

• To provide students with a wide variety of courses relevant to employment opportunities to be found in both public and private sectors.

• To promote an innovative and technologically sound approach to the solution of problems of development and to carry out research related to development priorities.

3. QUALIFICATIONS IN THE FACULTY OF COMMERCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Bachelor of Administration B.Admin Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Bachelor of Administration Honours B.Admin.Hons Bachelor of Commerce Honours B.Com.Hons Post-Graduate Diploma in Management P.G.D.M Master of Administration M.Admin Master of Business Administration M.B.A. Master of Commerce M.Com Master of Philosophy M.Phil Master of Public Administration M.P.A. Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D

4. DISCIPLINES WITHIN THE FACULTY OF COMMERCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Accounting ACCC, ACCF, ACCS, ACMP, AUDT, IAUD, MACC, PETH, TAXC, TAXF

Economics ECON, ECA Transport Economics and Logistics Management TECM, LMNM Industrial Psychology IPSM, HRNM Information Systems INYM Management BMAN, MANM, FINM, DMTM Public Administration PAYM, LGAM Statistics STFM, STOM, BRM

5. FACULTY RULES 5.1 Authority of the General Rules

The faculty rules valid for the different qualifications, programmes and curricula of this faculty and contained in this faculty calendar, are subject to the General Rules of the University, as determined from time to time by the Council of the University on recommendation of the Senate. The faculty rules should therefore be read in conjunction with the General Rules. The General Academic Rules, which are published on the website of the University at http://www.nwu.ac.za, can be found under “Governance and Management”/”Policy and Rules”/”A-rules”.

5.2 Evaluation of Academic Literacy Levels a) All under-graduate students who register at the University for the first time, must report, at a time and place

determined by the University, for compulsory proficiency tests in academic literacy in order to evaluate their ability to function in an academic environment. The purpose of the test is to identify students who, due to insufficient academic skills, run the risk of not completing their study programme successfully within the allowed period.

b) The test is conducted in English and each student will receive only one opportunity to write the test. c) Students who are identified as risk cases by the test must register for the module AGLE111 [English]. This module

will not be considered for credit purposes of curricula, but the credits awarded will count as additional credits. d) For admission to the exam in AGLE111, a participation mark of 40% is required. Students who do not receive

admission to the exam in AGLE111, or who fail the exam, and who also fail two or more other modules, will have

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the continuation of their studies in the next semester re-evaluated by the Selection Committee. Lastly, AGLE111 must be passed by the end of the second historic year of study in order to prevent the termination of studies.

e) For admission to the module AGLE121, which is compulsory for all students registering at the University for the first time, a student who first has to complete AGLE111 must receive a mark of at least 40% in AGLE111. The modules AGLE121 carry a weight of 12 credits that form part of the curriculum that the student has registered for.

f) Students who have failed the module AGLE111, but who have been admitted to AGLE 121 and have passed this exam, may have their results for AGLE111 condoned into a passing grade by the relevant school director.

g) Students who have already successfully completed a module or modules (course[s]) similar to AGLE111, 121, at another institution and can provide proof of this, can apply, in writing, to receive recognition for this from the Director of the School of Human Sciences, Faculty of Human and Social Sciences.

5.3 Duration of Studies The minimum duration for BCom and BAdmin degrees is three years and the maximum duration to complete the degree is five years.

5.4 Extension of Study Period Subject to any other provisions of the faculty rules, a student who does not expect to complete the curriculum at all levels for any qualification within the prescribed number of years (“n”), must, before the end of the academic year preceding the normal year n minus 1 (“n-1”) of such curriculum, apply to the school director concerned for an extension of the study period for the minimum period of study which will enable a student to complete the qualification.

5.5 Admission Requirements The statutory minimum admission requirements for diploma and degree programmes are regulated by Higher Education South Africa (HESA). Additional admission requirements are also set by the university, and these include the Admission Point Score (APS) as stipulated by the different faculties and faculty specific requirements. Please note that the University, due to capacity constraints, reserves the right to limit the number of students admitted into certain fields of study. This means that prospective students who comply with the minimum requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the relevant programmes.

APS The results obtained in four designated and two recognised National Senior Certificate (NSC) subjects are used to calculate the APS score. The performances achieved in 6 subjects are used to determine the APS-count. Life Orientation will not be used in the calculation. The APS is scored as follows:

NSC RATING APS COUNT 8 (90 – 100%) 8 7 (80 – 89%) 7 6 (70 – 79%) 6 5 (60 – 69%) 5 4 (50 – 59%) 4 3 (40 – 49%) 3 2 (30 – 39%) 2 1 (0 – 29%) 1

5.5.1 B Admin

Economics, Human Resource Management, Local Government & Development, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration • English Level 4 • Mathematical Literacy Level 3 • APS 21

5.5.2 B Admin Extended Public administration, Local Government & Development Management • English Level 3 • Mathematics Level 3 or Mathematical Literacy Level 3 • APS 15 • Selection Test

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5.5.3 B Com Extended

Chartered Accountancy, Economics, Information Systems, Marketing Management, Statistics, Transport Economics, Logistics Management, Financial Accountancy. • English Level 3 • Mathematical Literacy Level 3 • APS 15 • Selection Test

5.5.4 B Com

Economics, Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Management, Marketing Management, Transport Economics, Logistics Management • English Level 4 • Mathematics Level 3 or Mathematical Literacy Level 4 • APS 21

5.5.5 B Com Information Systems, Statistics, Operations Research • English Level 4 • Mathematics Level 4 • APS 21

5.5.6 B Com *Financial Accountancy • English Level 4 • Mathematics Level 4 • APS 24

5.5.7 B Com *Chartered Accountancy • English Level 4 • Mathematics Level 4 • APS 26

* Students who did not have Accountancy as a school subject, but wish to register for BCom Financial Accountancy or BCom Chartered Accountancy, must take the Basic Accounting Course at the beginning of the first semester of the first year. If the course is passed with 75% the student may register for ACCC111 in the first semester. Students who achieve between 60% and 75% for the course, may register for ACCF111, but cannot enroll for ACCC111. Students with less than 60% for the course, must register for ACCS111. In this case ACCS111 and ACCS121 must first be passed before the student can register for ACCF111. ** If a student reaches 65% at the end of the first semester in ACCF111 (B Com Financial Accountancy) the student may be allowed to do ACCC121 (B Com Chartered Accountancy) in the second semester. If a student reaches 65% in ACCF121, he/she may write the second opportunity examination in ACCC121 and if a mark of 55% is obtained, he/she can be admitted to the second year of the Chartered Accountancy programme.

5.6 Admission to the Examination a) Admission to the examination in any module takes place by obtaining a proof of participation. b) A participation mark of 40% is required for admission to the examination in all modules.

5.7 Composition of the Participation Mark The participation mark for a module may be compiled from tests, assignments and practical work.

5.8 Number of Examination Opportunities a) For undergraduate examinations there will be two examination opportunities, either or both of which may be utilised

by the student. A student who utilises the second examination opportunity will be liable for the required fee. Where the student utilises both such opportunities, the mark achieved in the module written during the second opportunity will determine the final module mark.

b) A student who has passed all modules, but one, required for a qualification, shall after finalisation of all the examination results of the student, upon application to the Campus Registrar and recommendation of the dean of

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the faculty, be granted an additional opportunity to be assessed in such a module before a date determined by the Senate and without registration.

5.9 Internal Examiners and Moderators a) For each module there will be a first internal and one further internal examiner. b) For each exit-level module there will be two internal examiners and one examiner/moderator external to the

University who will have a moderating function.

5.10 Unsatisfactory Academic Performance A student whose academic performance is found to be unsatisfactory, in that the student fails more than 50% of his/her semester's work/credits as prescribed by General Rule A.5.7, shall receive a formal written warning from the dean, and be referred for academic advice and study counseling. If progress is still not satisfactory, the student may be dealt with in terms of General Rule A.5.7.

5.11 Termination of Studies The Vice-Chancellor may, in terms of the prescribed rules and upon the recommendation of the relevant Vice-Rector Academic, terminate the studies of any student who: a) fails to comply with the requirements laid down by the Senate and/or faculty; or b) exceeds the maximum duration of the study period as determined by the faculty; or c) in any three semesters, fails to acquire at least half of the work/credits prescribed for those three semesters and

has previously received a Dean’s warning. A student whose studies have been terminated, may apply to the respective Campus Registrar for re-admission to the University. In the event of re-admission, it will be subject to the conditions laid down by the University.

6. SCHOOLS IN THE FACULTY

The Faculty of Commerce and Administration consists of four schools. A director manages each school. In each school, there are different programmes, each with a programme leader/co-ordinator.

SCHOOL PROGRAMMES Accounting Chartered Accountancy

Financial Accountancy Management Sciences Industrial Psychology

Management Public Administration Marketing Management Human Resource Management Local Government/Development Management

Economic and Decision Sciences Economics Transport Economics and Logistics Management Information Systems Statistics

Graduate School of Business and Government Leadership Postgraduate Diploma in Management Master of Business Administration

7. QUALIFICATIONS AND PROGRAMMES - UNDERGRADUATE

In the Faculty of Commerce and Administration, different qualifications can be obtained at an undergraduate and post-graduate level. One of those that can be obtained at an undergraduate level is known as the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree, of which all the curricula are only offered on a full-time basis. The BCom and BAdmin degrees are offered in different programmes. Each programme consists of a fixed curriculum that is compiled from relevant modules (subdivisions of subjects). Each module has a unique code, carries a certain credit value, has a descriptive name and is briefly described under the heading “Module outcomes”. Information on the rules for the different qualifications and programmes are set out in this calendar. For administrative purposes, the different programmes are placed under the schools in which they are primarily offered, and each one is provided with a unique degree code.

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A prospective student must first decide which qualification he or she wishes to obtain, after which the specific programme is selected.

THE RULES FOR THE POST-GRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS AND PROGRAMMES ARE FOUND LATER IN THE POSTGRADUATE PART OF THIS CALENDAR.

7.1 Extended Bachelor of Commerce (B Com) Specialisations:

Chartered Accountancy 500204 E302M Economics 500205 E302M Marketing Management 500206 E302M Statistics 500207 E302M Information Systems 500208 E302M Transport Economics 500211 E301M Logistics Management 500212 E301M Financial Accountancy 500215 E301M

The extended B.Com is taken over four years. It is a foundation programme that augments and equips students with tuition and skills for entry into the regular B.Com programmes.

In the first year of study, the student will enrol for the modules as listed below. From the second year to the fourth year the student will follow relevant specialisations within the regular B.Com. However, the student will remain in the system throughout the period of study as “Extended BCom”. Semester 1 Semester 2

Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr.

1 CFAM111 Intro. to Accounting 12 CFAM 121 Intro. to Financial Accounting 12

CFEM111 Intro. to Microeconomics 12 CFEM 121 Intro. to Macroeconomics 12

CFFM 111 Fundamentals of Management 12 CFFM 121 Fundamentals of Management 12

SFSM111 Success Strategies & Productive Skills 12 SFSM 121 Receptive Skills 12

CFMA111 Pre-calculus I 12 CFMA 121 Pre-calculus II 12

CFIM111 Intro. to Computer Studies 12 CFIM 121 Intro. to Computer Applications 12

Total Sem.1 Credits 72 Total Sem.2 Credits 72

For second to fourth year see regular curriculum (years 1-3) for the respective B.Com specialisations.

7.2 Extended Bachelor of Administration (B.Admin) Specialisations:

Public Administration 545114 E301M Local Government & Development 545115 E301M

The extended B.Admin is taken over four years. It is a foundation programme that augments and equips students with tuition and skills for entry into the regular B.Admin programmes. In the first year of study, the student will enrol for the modules as listed below. From the second year to the fourth year the student will follow relevant specialisations within the regular B.Admin. However, the student will remain in the system throughout the period of study as “Extended BAdmin”.

Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 CFDM111 Intro. to Public Administration 12 CFDM 121 Intro. to Public Administration 12 CFEM111 Intro. to Microeconomics 12 CFEM 121 Intro. to Macroeconomics 12

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CFFM 111 Fundamentals of Management 12 CFFM 121 Fundamentals of Management 12 CFMA111 Pre-calculus I 12 CFMA 121 Pre-calculus II 12 CFIM111 Intro. to Computer Studies 12 CFIM 121 Intro. to Computer Applications 12 Total Sem.1 Credits 60 Total Sem.2 Credits 60

For second to fourth year see regular curriculum (years 1-3) for B.Admin in the respective specialisations.

7.3 Bachelor of Commerce (B Com)

Purpose of Qualification

a) To provide qualifiers with Graduate level knowledge, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills, problem solving skills, in the field of business, commerce and management studies; that would enable them to be self-driven, and integrated thinkers who can pursue continued professional growth.

b) To provide South Africa with commerce graduates who are capable of contributing to economic growth and job

creation as entrepreneurs and professionals. c) To provide South Africa with a significant number of commerce graduates in order to ensure that the local

leadership base of innovative knowledge, economic and scholarly activity is widened.

Duration of Qualification Minimum: Six Semesters Maximum: Ten Semesters Minimum Credit Requirements 360 Credits The North-West University is authorised to award the following undergraduate degrees in the Faculty of Commerce and Administration:

Qualification Programmes Curriculum and Code SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Chartered Accountancy 500155 - E370M Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Financial Accountancy 500156 – E371M SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Human Resource Management &

Industrial Psychology 500195 - E305M

Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Management 500197 – E307M Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Marketing Management 500203 – E308M Bachelor of Administration B.Admin Economics 545107 – E320M Bachelor of Administration B.Admin Human Resource Management 545108 – E321M Bachelor of Administration B.Admin Local Government/Development

Management 545109 – E322M

Bachelor of Administration B.Admin Industrial Psychology 545110 – E323M Bachelor of Administration B.Admin Public Administration 545113 – E325M SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND DECISION SCIENCES Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Economics 500192 – E304M Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Information Systems 500196 – E306M Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Operations Research 500199 – E309M Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Statistics 500198 – E310M Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Transport Economics 500194 – E311M Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Logistics Management 500193 – E312M

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7.4 Module Mark The module mark is calculated according to the ratio 1:1 between the participation mark and the examination mark.

7.5 Pass Requirements of a Module and a Curriculum a) The provisions of general rules A.5.4.4 apply. b) The sub-minimum required for all modules in which examinations are written is 40%. c) The pass requirement of a module in which examinations are taken, is a module mark of 50% . d) Where a student who is a bona fide first-time entering student has failed any first level module of the first semester,

the school director may nevertheless award a pass mark of 50% for such module, provided that an examination mark of at least 50% has been attained in it.

e) Passing all the modules of which the programme is compiled individually, passes the programme. f) The requirements for a module/curriculum/qualification to be passed with distinction is 75%. Any qualification will

be conferred with distinction if the candidate obtains an average of 75% of all the core modules of the curriculum of the qualification at all levels in the minimum period of study.

7.6 Progress in a Curriculum Based on Assumed Learning A module of any subject can only be taken if the student has already complied with the prerequisites as stipulated in the list of modules.

7.7 Interpretation of Pre-Requisite Rule If any course X is a pre-requisite for course Y, and course Y is a pre-requisite for course Z, then by implication course X is a pre-requisite for course Z. The same interpretation can be extended to prerequisites for modules. For example, given that ACCF111 is a pre-requisite for ACCF121, and also that ACCF121 is a pre-requisite for ACCF211, then ACCF111 is also a pre-requisite for ACCF211. If, further, ACCF111 is a pre-requisite for ACCF211 then, again, ACCF111 is a pre-requisite for ACCF221, etc.

7.8 Re-Admission to a Qualification Existing University Rules shall apply.

7.9 The Credit System The term credit is used in this Calendar as a measure of time. It is a measure of the amount of time a student is expected to spend on average studying for a course. This time includes lecture time, self-study time, time on tutorials or on practicum, etc. A credit of 1 is equivalent to 10 hours of work on a course or module. Thus when we say, for example, that the module BMAN111 has a credit rating of 12, we mean that, a student will spend on approximately 120 hours doing all the things that the module demands (lectures, tutorials, independent work, assignments etc.). Each of our qualifications is assigned a credit rating. By that we are specifying how much work has to go into studying for the qualification. As a general rule, each year of study of every one of our qualifications (Bachelors, Honours, Masters etc.) carries a rating of at least 120 credits. Thus a bachelor’s degree spanning three years of study has a rating of at least 360 credits. An honours degree is rated at 120 credits, because an honours degree is a one-year qualification.

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8. LIST OF MODULES

SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING Module Code Description Pre-Requisite(s) Credits ACCC111 Accounting: Framework, Assumptions and Applications Mathematics level 4 (50-60%) 16

ACCC121 Accounting: Introductory Corporate Accounting ACCC111 (55%) or ACCF111 (65%) 16

ACCC271 Accounting: Introduction to AARP/IFRS, Corporate Accounting and Analysis and Interpretation (from 2008)

ACCC121 (55%) or ACCF111/121 (65%) and ACCC121 (55%) in the 2nd examination

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ACCC371 Accounting: Complex Corporate Accounting (including Groups) and AARP/IFRS (from 2009) ACCC271 (55%) 32

ACCF111 Financial Accounting: Basic Concepts, Accounting Cycle, Accounting Systems and Elementary Financial Reporting

Maths grade 12 level 4 (40-50%) 16

ACCF121 Financial Accounting: Special Accounts, Partnerships and Close Corporations

ACCF 111 (40%) or ACCC 111 (40%) 16

ACCF211 Financial Accounting: Financial Reporting ACCF111, 121 or ACCC111, 121 16

ACCF221 Financial Accounting: Special Topics and Elementary Group Statements

ACCF211 (40%) or ACCC211 (40%) 16

ACCF311 Financial Accounting: Group Statements ACCF211, 221 or ACCC211, 221 16

ACCF321 Financial Accounting: Generally Accepted Accounting Practice – Capita Selecta

ACCF311 (40%) or ACCC371 (40%) 16

ACCM128 Accounting for Legal Practice ACCS111 12

ACCS111 Financial Accounting (Special): Basic Concepts, Accounting Cycle and Accounting Systems Grade 12 Mathematics Literacy 16

ACCS121 Financial Accounting (Special): Financial Reporting, Analyses and Interpretation of Financial Statements ACCS111 (40%) 16

ACMP211 Accounting & Computers: Accounting Computer Applications ACCC121 12

ACMP321 Accounting & Computers: Accounting and Auditing Computer Applications AUDT221 12

AUDT211 Auditing: The Auditor and the Audit Process ACCC111, 121 16 AUDT221 Auditing: Applications and Computer Auditing AUDT211 (40%) 16

AUDT321 Auditing: Company Law Applications and Computer Auditing AUDT211, 221 16

CFAM111 Introduction to Accounting Grade 12 12 CFAM121 Introduction to Accounting CFAM111 (40%) 12 FINM211 Financial Management: Introduction ACCC111 or ACCF121 16 FINM321 Financial Management: Decision-Making and Valuations MACC311 (40%) 16

IAUD211 Internal Auditing: Role of the Internal Auditor ACCF111,121 or ACCC111,121 16

IAUD221 Internal Auditing: Planning of the Internal Audit Process IAUD211(40%) 16

IAUD321 Internal Auditing: Fieldwork and Finalisation Phases of the Internal Audit Process IAUD211, IAUD221 16

MACC211 Management Accounting: Costing Concepts, Elements and Systems

ACCS111, 121 or ACCF111, 121 or ACCC111,121 16

MACC221 Management Accounting: Cost/Costing Behaviour and MACC211 (40%) 16

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SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING Module Code Description Pre-Requisite(s) Credits

Decision-Making Techniques

MACC311 Management Accounting: Planning and Control MACC211, 221 16

MACC321 Management Accounting: Decision-Making and Financial Management MACC211, 221 16

PETH311 Professional Ethics for Accountants None 12 TAXC221 Income Tax of Individuals and Administration of Estates ACCC121 (55%) 16

TAXC311 Income Tax of Businesses and Advanced Income Tax of Individuals TAXC221 16

TAXC321 Other Taxes, Tax Avoidance and Taxation of Trusts TAXC311 (40%) 16 TAXF221 Introduction to Income Tax ACCF121 or ACCC121 16 TAXF311 Tax of Individuals and Businesses TAXF221 16 TAXF321 Company Taxes, Trusts, Farming, VAT and CGT TAXF311 (40%) 16 WVES221 Understanding the World None 12 WVES311 Business Ethics WVES221 12

SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND DECISION SCIENCES

Module Code Description Pre-Requisite(s) Credits

Economics

ECAM221 Introduction to Economic Planning ECON211 and ECON212 16

ECAM311 Planning Techniques ECAM221 16

ECAM321 The Strategy of Planning ECAM311 16

ECON111 Introduction to Economics None 12

ECON121 Basic Micro- and Macroeconomics None 12

ECON211 Macroeconomics ECON111 and STFM111 or STFM112 16

ECON212 Macroeconomics Applications ECON111 and STFM111 or STFM112 16

ECON221 Microeconomics ECON211 16

ECON222 Microeconomics Applications ECON211 16

ECON311 Fiscal and Monetary Policy ECON211 and ECON221 16

ECON312 Public Policy Applications ECON211 and ECON221 16

ECON321 Economic Analysis ECON211 and ECON221 16

ECON322 Development Economics ECON211 and ECON221 16

ECON323 International Economics ECON211 and ECON221 16

ECON324 Quantitative Economics None 16

WVES221 Understanding the World None 12

WVES311 Applied Ethics WVES221 12

Logistics Management

LMNM211 Introduction to Logistics None 16

LMNM221 Introduction to Logistics Activities None 16

LMNM311 Models for Logistics Decisions Support None 16

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LMNM312 Logistics Strategies and Customer Service None 16

LMNM321 Logistics Business Systems None 16

LMNM322 International Logistics None 16

WVES221 Understanding the World View None 12

WVES311 Understanding the World View WVES221 12

Transport Economics

TECM111 Introduction to Transport Economics None 12

TECM121 Road Freight Transport None 12

TECM211 Rail Transport Studies None 8

TECM212 Public Passenger Transport Studies None 8

TECM221 Aviation Studies None 8

TECM222 Maritime Transport Studies None 8

TECM311 Transportation Planning None 16

TECM321 Transportation Policy Formulation and Analysis None 16



Information Systems

INYM111 Introduction to Computers and Programming None 12

INYM114 Computer Literacy for Human Sciences None 12

INYM115 Computer Literacy for Natural Sciences None 12

INYM121 Computer Applications and Packages None 12

INYM122 Visual Programming INYM111 12

INYM211 Information Systems Theory and Practice INYM121 12

INYM216 Object Oriented Programming INYM122,INYM111 16

INYM217 Computer Organization and Architecture INYM122 & INYM111 16

INYM218 Systems Analysis and Design INYM111 16

INYM225 Electronic Business INYM218 & INYM111 16

INYM226 Introduction to Databases INYM218 16

INYM228 Computer Systems and Networks INYM111,INYM219 16

INYM229 Web Programming and System Software INYM111, INYM122, INYM216 16

INYM313 Database Systems INYM226 and INYM218 16

INYM314 Project Management for Information Systems INYM218 16

INYM316 Computer Networks and Cryptology INYM219, INYM229 & INYM227 16

INYM325 Artificial Intelligence INYM226, INYM216, INYM122 16

INYM326 Business Wireless and Mobile Networking Systems INYM316 16

INYM327 Management of Information Technology INYM111, INYM216 16

INYM328 Information Systems Project All level 1, II modules and level 16

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Module Code Description Pre-Requisite(s) Credits III 1ST Semester Modules



Statistics – Operations Research

STOM211 Introduction to Operations Research STFM211 and STFM212 12

STOM222 Network Analysis STFM211 and STFM212 12

STOM311 Dynamic Programming and Game Theory STOM221 12

STOM312 Inventory Control & Production Planning and Scheduling STOM221 12

STOM321 Decision Theory and Reliability Theory STOM311 and STOM312 12

STOM322 Stochastic Processes STOM311 and STOM312 12

WVES221 Understanding the World View None 12

WVES311 Business Ethics WVES221 12

Statistics

STFM111 Introduction to Statistics Basic Mathematics 12

STFM112 Basic Statistics Basic Mathematics 12 STFM113/ WISK115 Mathematical Techniques Matric Mathematics SG 12

STFM121 Inferential Statistics and Operations Research STFM111 12

STFM122 Introduction to Financial Mathematics Basic Mathematics 12 STFM123/ STTK122/ WISK123

Introduction to Business Statistics Basic Mathematics 16

STFM125 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics Matric Mathematics HG 12

STFM211 Distribution Theory with Simulation STFM121 12

STFM212 Statistical Inferences with Non-Parametrics STFM121 12

STFM221 Experimental Design & Survey Sampling STFM111 and STFM121 12

STFM222 Categorical Data Analysis STFM111 and STFM121 12

STFM223 Statistical Computing STFM211 and STFM212 12

STFM311 Regression Analysis & Multivariate Techniques STFM211 and STFM212 12

STFM312 Time Series Analysis STFM211 and STFM212 12

STFM321 Econometrics Methods STFM311 12

STFM322 Forecasting Methods STFM312 12

STTN122 Introduction to Descriptive Statistics Mathematics Level 4 16

WISN112 Advanced Mathematical Techniques Mathematics Level 4 12

WVES221 Understanding the World I None 12

WVES311 Understanding the World II WVES221 12

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SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES


Industrial Psychology

BETH316 Business Ethics 12

IOPS111 Introduction to Industrial Psychology None 12

IOPS121 Basic Concept of Organisational Behaviour None 12

IOPS212 Consumer Psychology IOPS111 and IOPS121 16

IOPS221 Career Psychology None 16

IOPS311 Organisational Psychology None 16

IOPS321 Psychometrics and Research Methodology None 16

PSDT111 Professional Skills Development None 12

WVES221 Applied Ethics None 12

WVES311 Understanding the World View WVES221 12

Human Resource Management

HRMA111 Introduction to Human Resource Management ( HRM) None 12

HRMA121 The Functions of Human Resource Management None 12

HRMA211 Training and Development HRMA111 and HRMA121 16

HRMA221 Performance Management and Rewards HRMA111 and HRMA121 16

HRMA311 Employee Relations and Employment Legislation HRMA211 and HRMA221 16

HRMA321 Strategic Human Resource Management HRMA211 and HRMA221 16


WVES311 Business Ethics WVES221 12

Management

MANM111 Introduction to Management and Management Processes None 12

MANM112/ BMAN111 Introduction to Business Management None 12

BMAN121 General Management None 12

BMAN211 Introduction to Marketing Management MANM121 12

BMAN218 Personal Financial Management None 16

BMAN219 Entrepreneurship and Business Opportunities None 16

BMAN221 Purchasing Management and Supply Chain Management MANM221 16

BMAN222 Creative Entrepreneurship None 16

BMAN227 Entrepreneurship and Financial Aspects in SMME’s ACCS111, ACCS121 16

BMAN229 Investment and Financial Risk Management MANM221 16

BMAN311 Financial Management MANM121, ACCS111, ACCS121 16

BMAN313 Production and Operations Management MANM121, MANM221 16

BMAN321 Strategic Management and Business Policy MANM311 16

BMAN326 Project Management None 16

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BMAR211 Services Marketing MANM121 16

BMAR221 Consumer Behaviour MANM121 16

BMAR311 Product Decision MANM121 16

BMAR312 Pricing and Distribution Decisions MANM121 16

BMAR321 Marketing Research MANM121 16

BMAR322 Integrated Marketing Communication MANM121 16

BRMM221 Business Research Management BMAN121 16


WVES311 Understanding the World WVES221 12

Public Administration

CFDM111 Introduction to Public Administration None 12

CFDM121 Introduction to Public Administration CFDM111 12

PAYM117 Principles and the Practice of Public Administration None 12

PAYM118 Introduction to Public Administration None 12

PAYM126 Public Management None 12

PAYM128 Organization of Government and Administration None 12

PAYM211 Public Financial Resource Management PAYM116 16

PAYM212 Development Management PAYM118 16

PAYM221 Public Human Resource Management PAYM116 16

PAYM222 Developmental Local Government and Administration PAYM222 16

PAYM311 Organisational and Administrative Theories None 16

PAYM312 Research Methods in Public Administration None 16

PAYM321 Governmental Policy Analysis None 16

PAYM322 Comparative and International Administration PAYM116 16


WVES311 Applied Ethics WVES221 12 9. MODULES OFFERED BY OTHER FACULTIES

Module Code Description Pre-Requisite(s) Credits AGLE111 Introduction to Academic Literacy None 12 AGLE121 Academic Literacy AGLE111 12 KCOM226 Effective Communication 12 MLAW111 Introduction to Contracts and Business Law 16 MLAW121 Business Forms 16 MLAW311 Commercial Law: Advanced Company Law 16 SFSM111 Success Strategies & Production Skills SFSM121 Receptive Skills SFMM111 Pre-Calculus I SFMM121 Pre-Calculus II

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10. PROGRAMMES IN THE SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING

10.1 B.Com Chartered Accountancy (500155) 10.1.1 Purpose of the Programme

a) To provide students with the ability to pursue a professional career route culminating in being a Chartered Accountant South Africa, CA (SA);

b) To provide students with foundation knowledge and skills in professional accounting and auditing

c) To produce professional accountants capable of making lifelong positive contributions to society

d) To produce students with the ability to maintain currency with recent technological developments in the field of accounting and auditing

e) To instil an attitude of lifelong learning in students

f) To prepare students for postgraduate study in Accounting and Auditing 10.1.2 Prescribed Curriculum (E370M)

Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 ACCC111 Accounting: Framework, Assumptions and

Applications 16 ACCC121 Accounting: Introductory Corporate

Accounting 16

BMAN111 Introduction to Business Management 12 BMAN121 General Management 12 ECON111 Introduction to Economics 12 ECON121 Basic Micro- and Macroeconomics 12 MLAW111 Introduction to Contracts and Business Law 16 MLAW121 Business Forms 16 PSDT111 Professional Skills Development 12 STTN122 Mathematical Techniques 12 WISN112 Advanced Mathematical Techniques 12 AGLE 121 Academic Literacy(pre-req AGLE 111) 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 80 Total Semester 2 Credits 80 2 ACMP211 Accounting and Computers: Accounting

Computer Applications 12 KCOM226 Effective Communication 12

AUDT211 Auditing: The Auditor and the Audit Process

16 AUDT221 Auditing: Applications and Computer Auditing

16

MACC211 Management Accounting: Costing Concepts,-Elements and –Systems.

16 MACC221 Management Accounting: Costing Behaviour and Decision-Making Techniques

16

FINM211 Financial Management: Introduction 16 TAXC221 Income Tax of Individuals and Administration of Estates

16

ACCC271 Accounting: Introduction to AARP/IFRS, Corporate Accounting and Analysis and Interpretation (Year Module)

ACCC271 Accounting: Introduction to AARP/IFRS, Corporate Accounting and Analysis and Interpretation (Year Module)

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Total Semester 1 Credits 60 Total Semester 2 Credits 92 3 MACC311 Management Accounting: Planning and

Control 16 ACMP321 Accounting and Computers:

Accounting and Auditing Computer Applications

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MLAW311 Commercial Law: Advanced Company Law 16 AUDT321 Auditing: Company Law Applications and Computer Audit

16

PETH311 Professional Ethics for Accountants 12 FINM321 Financial Management: Decision Making and Valuations

16

TAXC311 Income Tax of Businesses and Advanced Income Tax of Individuals

16 TAXC321 Other Taxes, Tax Avoidance and Taxation of Trusts

16

ACCC371 Accounting: Complex Corporate Accounting (including Groups) and AARP/IFRS (Year Module)

ACCC371 Accounting: Complex Corporate Accounting (including Groups) and AARP/IFRS (Year Module)

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Total Semester 1 Credits 60 Total Semester2 Credits 92

Students who register as first years in 2011 are informed that due to changed requirements of Professional Bodies, the second and third year of this programme will change in 2012. Information in this regard will be given during 2011.

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10.2 B.Com Financial Accountancy (500156) 10.2.1 Purpose of the Programme

a) To provide students with the ability to pursue a professional career route culminating in being a Professional Accountant (SA) (SAIPA).

b) To provide students with foundation knowledge and skills in professional accounting and auditing. c) To produce professional accountants capable of making lifelong positive contributions to society. d) To produce students with the ability to maintain currency with recent technological developments in the field of

accounting.

10.2.2 Prescribed Curriculum (E371M)

Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 ACCF111 Financial Accounting: Basic Concepts,

Accounting Cycle and Accounting Systems, Elementary Financial Reporting

16 ACCF121 Financial Accounting: Special Accounting, Partnerships and Close Corporations

16

BMAN111 Introduction to Business Management 12 BMAN121 General Management 12 ECON111 Introduction to Economics 12 ECON121 Basic Micro- and Macroeconomics 12 MLAW111 Introduction to Contracts and Business Law 16 MLAW121 Business Forms 16 PSDT111 Professional Skills Development 12 STTN122 Introduction to Descriptive Statistics 12

WISN112 Advanced Mathematical Techniques 12 AGLE121 Academic Literacy (pre-req AGLE 111) 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 80 Total Semester 2 Credits 80 2 ACCF211 Financial Accounting: Financial Reporting 16 ACCF221 Financial Accounting: Special Topics

and Elementary Group Statements 16

IAUD211 or AUDT211

Internal Auditing: Role of the Internal Auditor / Auditing: The Auditor and the Audit Process

16 IAUD221 or AUDT221

Internal Auditing: Planning of the Internal Audit Process / Auditing: Application and Computer Auditing

16

ACMP211 Accounting and Computers: Accounting Computer Applications

12 KCOM226 Effective Communication 12

MACC211 Management Accounting: Costing Concepts, -Elements and –Systems.

16 MACC221 Management Accounting: Cost/Costing Behaviour and Decision-Making Techniques

16

FINM211 Financial Management: Introduction 16 TAXF221 Introduction to Income tax 16 WVES221 Understanding the World 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 76 Total Semester 2 Credits 88 3 ACCF311 Financial Accounting: Group Statements 16 ACCF321 Financial Accounting: Generally

Accepted Accounting Practice - Capita Selecta

16

MACC311 Management Accounting: Planning and Control

16 IAUD321 or ACMP321

Internal Auditing / Accounting and Computers: Accounting and Auditing Computer Applications

16

12 MLAW311 Commercial Law: Advanced Company Law 16 FINM321 Financial Management: Decision

Making and Valuations 16

TAXF311 Tax of Individuals & Businesses 16 TAXF321 Company Taxes, Trusts, Farming, VAT and CGT

16

WVES311 Business Ethics 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 76 Total Semester 2 Credits 64

Students who register as first years in 2011 are informed that due to changed requirements of Professional Bodies, the second and third year of this programme will change in 2012. Information in this regard will be given during 2011.

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11. PROGRAMMES IN THE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

11.1 Bachelor of Commerce 11.2 Human Resource Management & Industrial Psychology (500195) 11.2.1 Purpose of the Programme

a) To provide training which will satisfy the needs of the private and public sector in the North West Province in particular, and South Africa in general;

b) To equip students with a high level of specialised theoretical and practical knowledge in major disciplines

pertaining to the private and public sectors; c) To prepare students for the specialised field of private sector Human Resource Management and make them

adaptable to a public sector environment; d) To prepare students to apply their knowledge to specific human resource problems and to solve these problems; e) To prepare students for a variety of job opportunities in Commerce and Industry, and the Public Sector and

related institutions in general; f) To provide courses which are in line with world trends in the field of Human Resource Management and

Industrial Psychology; g) To provide courses that will equip students with the skills needed for self-employment.


Semester 1 Semester 2

Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 IOPS111 Introduction to Industrial Psychology 12 IOPS121 Ergonomics and Occupational Health 12 HRMA111 Introduction to Human Resource

Management 12 HRMA121 The Functions of Human Resource

Management 12

STFM111 Introduction to Statistics 12 STFM121 Inferential Statistics 12 BMAN111 Introduction to Management and

Management Processes 12 BMAN121 General Management 12

ECON111 Introduction to Economics 12 ECON121 Basic Micro- and Macroeconomics 12 AGLE121 Academic Literacy (pre-req AGLE 111) 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 60 Total Semester 2 Credits 72 2 IOPS212 Consumer Psychology 16 IOPS221 Career Psychology 16 HRMA211 Training and Development 16 HRMA221 Performance Management and Rewards 16 BMAN219 Entrepreneurship and Business

Opportunities 16 BMAN227 Entrepreneurship and Financial Aspects in

SMMEs 16

INYM111 Introduction to Information Systems 12 INYM121 Computer Applications and Packages OR

12

ACCS129 Government Accounting 12 WVES221 Understanding the World 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 60 Total Semester 2 Credits 72 3 IOPS311 Organisational Psychology 16 IOPS321 Psychometrics and Research Methodology 16 HRMA311 Employee Relations and Employment

Legislation 16 HRMA321 Strategic Human Resource Management 16

BMAN211 Marketing Management 16 BMAN326 Project Management 16 WVES311 Understanding the World 12 BMAR321 Marketing Research 16 Total Semester 1 Credits 60 Total Semester 2 Credits 64

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11.3 Management - Reconfigured Programme for 2010 (500197) 11.3.1 Purpose of the Programme

The purpose of the programme is to provide skills required to satisfy entrepreneurship, private and public sector managerial needs by equipping students with knowledge and ability to identify, assess and solve problems in a globally competitive business environment. Specifically, the programme aims to: a) Provide training which will satisfy the managerial needs of the private sector in the North West Province in

particular, and South Africa in general; b) Prepare students for the specialized field of private sector management and make them adaptable to a public

sector environment; c) Prepare students to apply their knowledge to specific business problems and negotiate decisions to solve

problems; d) Prepare students for a variety of job opportunities in the Financial Services, Commerce and Industry, and the

Public Sector and related institutions in general; e) Provide courses which are in line with world trends in the field of management development; f) Provide courses that will equip students with the skills needed for self-employment.


Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 BMAN 111 Introduction to Business Management 12 BMAN 121 General Management 12

ACCS 111 Financial Accounting (Special): Basic Concepts

16 ACCS 121 Financial Reporting 16

INYM 111 Introduction to Information Systems 12 INYM 121 Computer Packages and Applications 12 ECON 111 Introduction to Economics 12 ECON 121 Basic Micro- and Macro-Economics 12 STFM 111 Introduction to Statistics 12 STFM 121 Inferential Statistics 12 AGLE 121 Academic Literacy (pre-req AGLE 111) 12

Total 64 76 2 BMAN 211 Introduction to Marketing Management 16 BMAN 221 Purchasing Management and Supply

Chain Management 16

BMAN 219 Entrepreneurship and Business Opportunities

16 BMAN 229 Investment and Financial Risk Management

16

MCLM 113 Contract 12 MCLM 121 Special Contracts 12 HRMA 111 Introduction to HRM 12 HRMA 121 The Role and Function of HRM 12 WVES 221 Understanding the World 12

Total 56 68 3 BMAN 311 Financial Management 16 BMAN 326 Project Man 16

BMAN 313 Production and Operations Management

16 BMAN 321 Strategic Management and Business Policy

16

HRMA 311 Employee Relations and Employment Legislation

16 HRMA 321 Strategic Human Resources Management

16

WVES 311 Applied Ethics 12 BMAR 321 Marketing Research 16 Total 60 64

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11.4 Marketing Management – Aligned Programme (500203) 11.4.1 Purpose of the Programme

The purpose of the programme is to equip students with marketing skills which can be applied in the business world to become successful marketers and marketing managers. Specifically the programme aims to:

a) Train students to provide quality products and services in the workplace; b) Equip students with the knowledge and skills to address decisions regarding product, price, distribution and

promotion;

c) Train students in aspects of consumer behaviour, marketing research and strategic management. 11.4.2 Prescribed Curriculum (E354M)

Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 BMAN 111 Introduction to Business

Management 12 BMAN 121 General Management 12

ACCS 111 Financial Accounting (Special): Basic Concepts

16 ACCS 121 Financial Reporting 16

INYM 111 Introduction to Information Systems 12 INYM 121 Computer Packages and Applications 12 ECON 111 Introduction to Economics 12 ECON 121 Basic Micro- and Macro-Economics 12 STFM 111 Introduction to Statistics 12 STFM 121 Inferential Statistics 12 AGLE 121 Academic Literacy (pre-req AGLE 111) 12

Total 64 76 2 BMAN 211 Introduction to Marketing

Management 16 BMAN 221 Purchasing Management and Supply

Chain Management 16

BMAN 219 Entrepreneurship and Business Opportunities

16 ECON221 Micro Economics 16

ECON211 Macro Economics 16 MCLM 121 Special Contracts 12 BMAR211 Services Marketing 16 BMAR221 Consumer Behaviour 16 MCLM 113 Contracts 12 WVES 221 Understanding the World (Economics) 12

Total 76 72 3 BMAN 311 Financial Management 16 BMAR322 Integrated Marketing Communication 16

BMAR311 Production Decisions 16 BMAN321 Strategic Management and Business Policy

16

BMAR312 Pricing and Distribution Decisions 16 BMAR321 Marketing Research 16 BMAR 313 Strategic Marketing 16 TECM321 Transportation Policy Analysis 16 WVES 311 Applied Ethics 12

Total 76 64

11.5 Bachelor of Administration (B Admin) Purpose of Qualification a) To provide qualifiers with Graduate level knowledge, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, effective oral and written

communication skills, problem solving skills in the field of public administration, public management, governance, and development management studies, that would enable them to be self-driven, and integrated thinkers who can pursue continued professional growth.

b) To provide South Africa with graduates who are capable of leading extensive governmental and non-governmental

administrative and management transformation, as well as guiding improved infrastructures and services. c) To provide South Africa with public professionals who are able to contribute to, and act within, a democratic,

accountable, and responsive public sector environment and non-governmental environment. d) To provide South Africa with a significant number of graduates in order to ensure that the local administrative and

political leadership base of innovative knowledge, economic and scholarly activity is widened.

Entrance Requirements To be admitted to the qualification a student should have:

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1. Formal Qualifications A Level 4 or the present Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption The normal entry requirement is based on the university's matriculation point count system for the Faculty; OR 2. Recognition of prior learning for access to this qualification In cases where prior learning at other institutions, or relevant experience, is deemed by the Dean to compensate

for the lack of formal qualifications required above, a candidate may be admitted to the Faculty.

Duration of Qualification Minimum: Six Semesters Maximum: Ten Semesters Minimum Credit Requirements 360 Credits Programmes Leading to the Qualification

11.6 Bachelor of Administration: Economics (545107) 11.6.1 Purpose of the Programme

1. To provide training which will satisfy the needs of the private and public sector in the North West Province in particular, and South Africa in general;

2. To equip students with a high level of specialised theoretical and practical knowledge in major disciplines

pertaining to the private and public sectors; 3. To prepare students to apply their knowledge to specific economic and social problems as faced by the economy

and to offer both theoretical and practical solutions; 4. To prepare students for a variety of job opportunities in Commerce and Industry, and the Public Sector and related

:institutions in general; 5. To provide courses which are in line with world trends in the field of economics and other related disciplines;


Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 ECON111 Introduction to Economics 12 ECON121 Basic Micro- and Macroeconomics 12 INYM111 Introduction to Information Systems 12 AGLE121 Academic Literacy (pre-req AGLE 111) 12 PAYM118 Introduction to Public Administration 12 PAYM128 Organisation of Govt and Admin. 12 ACCS111 Financial Accounting (Special):

Basic Concepts 16 ACCS121 Financial Accounting (Special):

Financial Reporting 16

STFM111 Introductory Statistics 12 STFM121 Inferential Statistics 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 64 Total Semester 2 Credits 64 2 PAYM211 Public Financial Management 16 PAYM221 Public Human Resource Management 16 ECON211 Macroeconomics 16 ECON221 Microeconomics 16 ECON212 Macroeconomics Applications 16 ECON222 Microeconomics Applications 16 PAYM 212 Development Management 16 PAYM 222 Developmental Local Government and

Administration 16

WVES 221 Understanding the World 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 64 Total Semester 2 Credits 76 3 ECON 312 Public Finance and Policy Analysis

Applications 16 ECON 321 Economic Analysis 16

PAYM311 Organisational and Administrative Theories

16 PAYM321 Government Policy Analysis 16

PAYM312 Research Methods in Public Administration

16 PAYM322 Comparative and International Administration

16

ECON311 Fiscal and Monetary Policy 16 ECON322 Development Economics 16 WVES 311 Applied Ethics 12

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Total Semester 1 Credits 76 Total Semester 2 Credits 64

11.7 Bachelor of Administration: Human Resource Management (545108) 11.7.1 Purpose of the Programme

a) To provide training which will satisfy the needs of the public and private sector in South Africa in general, and the North West Province in particular;

b) To prepare students for the specialized field of public sector Human Resource Management and make them

adaptable to a private sector environment; c) To prepare students to apply their knowledge to specific human resource problems and to solve these problems; d) To prepare students for a variety of job opportunities in the public/private sector and related institutions in general; e) To provide courses which are in line with world trends in the field of Human Resource Management; f) To provide courses that will equip students with the skills needed for self-employment.


Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 ECON111 Introduction to Economics 12 ECON121 Basic Micro- and Macroeconomics 12 HRMA111 Introduction to Human Resource

Management 12 HRMA121 Role and Functions of Human

Resource Management 12

IOPS111 Introduction to Industrial Psychology 12 IOPS121 Ergonomics and Occupational Health 12 BMAN111 Introduction to Business Management 12 BMAN121 General Management 12 PAYM118 Introduction to Public Administration 12 PAYM128 Organisation of Government and

Administration 12

AGLE121 Academic Literacy (pre-req AGLE 111) 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 60 Total Semester 2 Credits 72 2 HRMA211 Training and Development 16 HRMA221 Performance Management and

Reward Systems 16

INYM111 Introduction to Information Systems 12 INYM121 Computer Applications and Packages 12 MCLM113 Contracts 12 MCLM123 Labour Law 12 PAYM211 Public Financial Management 16 PAYM221 Public Human Resource Management 16 IOPS211 Consumer Psychology 16 STFM121 Introduction to Financial Mathematics 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 72 Total Semester 2 Credits 68 3 HRMA311 Employee Relations and Employment

Legislation 16 HRMA321 Strategic Human Resource

Management 16

IOPS211 Career Psychology 16 IOPS221 Consumer Psychology 16 PAYM311 Organisational and Administrative

Theories 16 PAYM321 Government Policy Analysis 16

PAYM313 Research Methods in Public Administration**

16 PAYM322 Comparative and International Administration**

16

BMAN219 Entrepreneurship and Business Opportunities**

16 BMAN227 Entrepreneurship and Financial Aspects in SMMEs**

16

PPLM313 Constitutional Law** 16 PPLM322 Administrative Law** 16 BMAN211 Marketing Management** 16 BMAN226 Project Management** 16 PAYM212 Development Management** 16 PAYM222 Developmental Local Government and

Administration** 16

Total Semester 1 Credits 64 Total Semester 2 Credits 64 ** Select one Module

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11.8 Bachelor of Administration: Local Government/Development Management (545109) [THIS PROGRAMME WILL BE RECONFIGURED DURING 2011] 11.8.1 Prescribed Curriculum (E322M)

Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 ACCS111 Financial Accounting (Special): Basic

Concepts 16 ACCS121 Financial Accounting (Special):


ECON111 Introduction to Economics 12 ECON121 Basic Micro- and Macroeconomics 12 INYM111 Introduction to Information Systems 12 INYM121 Computer Applications and Packages 12 LGAM115 Introduction Local Government and

Administration 12 LGAM126 Municipal Service Delivery 12

PAYM118 Introduction to Public Administration 12 PAYM128 Organisation of Government and Administration

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STFM112 Basic Statistics 12 STFM122 Introduction. to Financial Mathematics 12 AGLE121 Academic Literacy (pre-req AGLE 111) 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 76 Total Semester 2 Credits 88 2 PAYM212 Development Management 16 LGAM225 Integrated Development Management 12 LGAM215 Local Economic Development 12 LGAM226 Municipal Service Partnerships 12 BMAN111 Introduction. to Management and

Management Processes 12 BMAN121 The Functions of Management 12

PAYM211 Public Financial Management 16 PAYM221 Public Human Resource Management 16 Total Semester 1 Credits 56 Total Semester 2 Credits 52 3 DMTM316 Community Participation in

Development Programmes and Projects

12 DMTM325 Environmental Development Management

12

IOPS111 Introduction to Industrial Psychology 12 DMTM326 International Development Management

12

LGAM315 Governance and Ethics 12 IOPS121 Ergonomics and Occupational Health 12 LGAM316 Financial Management in Local

Government. 12 LGAM325 Housing Policy and Management 12

BMAN211 Marketing Management 16 LGAM326 Comparative Local Government and Administration

12


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11.9 Bachelor of Administration: Industrial Psychology (545110) 11.9.1 Purpose of the Programme

a) To provide training which will satisfy the needs of the public and private sector in South Africa in general, and the North West Province in particular;

b) To prepare students for the specialized field of public sector Industrial Psychology and make them adaptable to a

private sector environment; c) To prepare students to apply their knowledge to specific organizational behaviour problems and to solve these

problems; d) To prepare students for a variety of job opportunities in the public/private sector and related institutions in general; e) To provide courses which are in line with world trends in the field of Industrial Psychology; f) To provide courses that will equip students with the skills needed for self-employment.


Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 IOPS111 Introduction to Industrial Psychology 12 IOPS121 Ergonomics and Occupational Health 12 HRMA111 Introduction to Human Resource

Management 12 HRMA121 The Functions of Human Resource

Management 12

STFM111 Introduction to Statistics 12 STFM121 Inferential Statistics 12 BMAN111 Introduction to Management and

Management Processes 12 BMAN121 General Management 12

PAYM118 Introduction to Public Administration 12 PAYM128 Organisation of Government and Administration

12

AGLE121 Academic Literacy (pre-req AGLE 111) 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 60 Total Semester 2 Credits 72 2 IOPS212 Consumer Psychology 16 IOPS221 Career Psychology 16 HRMA211 Training and Development 16 HRMA221 Performance Management and

Reward Systems 16

PAYM211 Public Financial Management 16 PAYM221 Public Human Resource Management 16 INYM111 Introduction to Information Systems 12 WVES221 Applied Ethics 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 60 Total Semester 2 Credits 60 3 IOPS311 Organisational Psychology 16 IOPS321 Psychometrics and Research

Methodology 16

HRMA311 Employee Relations and Employment Legislation

16 HRMA321 Strategic Human Resource Management

16



BETH316 Business Ethics 16 PPLM322 Administrative Law 16 WVES311 World View 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 76 Total Semester 2 Credits 64

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11.10 Bachelor of Administration: Public Administration (545113) 11.10.1 Prescribed Curriculum (E301M)

Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 ECON111 Introduction to Economics 12 ECON121 Basic Micro and Macroeconomics 12 INYM111 Introduction to Information Systems 12 AGLE121 Academic Literacy (pre-req AGLE 111) 12 ACCS111 Financial Accounting (Special): Basic

Concepts 16 ACCS121 Financial Accounting (Special):


PAYM118 Introduction to Public Administration. 12 PAYM128 Organisation of Government and Administration

12

STFM111 Basic Statistics 12 STFM122 Introduction. to Financial Mathematics 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 64 Total Semester 2 Credits 64 2 PAYM212 Development Management 16 PAYM222 Developmental Local Government and

Administration 16

ECON211 Basic Microeconomics 16 ECAM221 Introduction to Economic Planning 16 BMAN111 Introduction. to Management and


WVES221 Understanding the World 12 PAYM211 Public Financial Management 16 PAYM221 Public Human Resource

Management 16

Total Semester 1 Credits 60 Total Semester 2 Credits 72 3 IOPS111 Introduction to Industrial

Psychology 12 IOPS121 Basic concepts of Organisational

Behaviour 12



PAYM312 Research Methods In Public Administration

16 PAYM322 Comparative and International Administration

16

BMAN219 Entrepreneurship and Business Opportunities

16 BMAN326 Introduction to Project Management. 16

WVES311 Applied Ethics 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 72 Total Semester 2 Credits 60

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12. PROGRAMMES OF THE SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND DECISION SCIENCES

12.1 Bachelor of Commerce Programmes Purpose of Qualification

a) To provide qualifiers with Graduate level knowledge, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, effective oral and written

communication skills, problem solving skills in the field of business, commerce and management studies; that would enable them to be self-driven, and integrated thinkers who can pursue continued professional growth.

b) To provide South Africa with commerce graduates who are capable of contributing to economic growth and job

creation as entrepreneurs and professionals. c) To provide South Africa with a significant number of commerce graduates in order to ensure that the local

leadership base of innovative knowledge, economic and scholarly activity is widened.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the qualification a student should have: Formal Qualifications:

a) A Level 4 or the present Senior Certificate with Matriculation Exemption and/with at least 40% standard grade in

Mathematics; b) The normal entry requirement is based on the university's matriculation point count system for the Faculty; c) Candidates who do not comply with the requirement of mathematics may be admitted into a special augmented

Curriculum which may result in an extended period of study, access to this will still require Matriculation Exemption; OR d) Recognition of prior learning for access to this qualification; e) In cases where prior learning at other institutions, or relevant experience, is deemed by the Dean to compensate

for the lack of formal qualifications required above, a candidate may be admitted to the Faculty.

Duration of Qualification Minimum: Six Semesters Maximum: Ten Semesters Minimum Credit Requirements 360 Credits Programmes Leading to Qualification The following programmes lead to this qualification: Economics, Logistics Management, Transport Economics, Information Systems, Statistics and Operations Research.

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12.2 Bachelor of Commerce: Economics (500192) 12.2.1 Purpose of the Programme


b) To equip students with a high level of specialized theoretical and practical knowledge in major disciplines

pertaining to the private and public sectors; c) To prepare students to apply their knowledge to specific economic and social problems as faced by the economy

and to offer both theoretical and practical solutions; d) To prepare students for a variety of job opportunities in Commerce and Industry, and the Public Sector and related

institutions in general; e) To provide modules which are in line with world trends in the field of economics and other related disciplines.


Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 ECON111 Introduction to Economics 12 ECON121 Basic Micro- and Macroeconomics 12 ACCS111 Financial Accounting (Special):

Basic Concepts 16 ACCS121 Financial Accounting (Special):


INYM111 Introduction to Information Systems 12 BMAN 121 General Management 12 BMAN111 Introduction to Management 12 STFM121 Inferential Statistics 12 STFM111 Introduction to Statistics 12 AGLE121 Academic Literacy (pre-req AGLE 111) 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 64 Total Semester 2 Credits 64 2 ECON211 Macroeconomics 16 ECON221 Microeconomics 16 ECON212 Macroeconomics Applications 16 BMAN221 Purchasing Management

Supply Chain Management 16

BMAN211 Introduction to Marketing Management

16 WVES221 Understanding the World 12

BMAN219 Entrepreneurship and Business Opportunities

16 ECON222 *Microeconomics Applications 16

ECAM221 *Economic Planning 16 *Choose one between the two above. Total Semester 1 Credits 64 Total Semester 2 Credits 60 3 BMAN313 Production and Operations

Management 16 BMAN321 Strategic Management and Business Policy 16

WVES311 Applied Ethics 12 ECON321 Economic Analysis 16 ECON311 Fiscal and Monetary Policy 16 ECON322 Development Economics 16 Select one module from the following three modules: Select one module from the following four modules: ECAM311 Planning Techniques 16 ECAM321 The Strategy of Planning 16 ECON312 Monetary and Fiscal Policy

Applications 16 ECNM321 Quantitative Economics 16

BMAN319 Financial Risk and Investment Management

16 ECNM322 International Economics 16

BMAN326 Introduction to Project Management 16 Total Semester 1 Credits 60 Total Semester 2 Credits 64

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12.3 Bachelor of Commerce: Information Systems (500196) 12.3.1 Purpose of the Programme

a) To produce graduates who are able to demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the IS and IT disciplines.

b) To produce graduates who are able to demonstrate problem solving competencies. c) To produce graduates who are able to demonstrate communication competencies. d) To produce graduates who can demonstrate an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging

applications of Information Systems and technology. e) To produce graduates who readily demonstrate the practical understanding of ethical and social responsibilities. f) To produce graduates who can demonstrate the ability to function effectively in teams. g) To produce graduates who constantly recognize the need to engage in lifelong learning and so display a

commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.


Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Credits Code Course Title Credits

1 ACCS111 Financial Accounting (Special):

Basic Concepts 16 ACCS121 Financial Accounting (Special): Financial

Reporting 16

ECON111 Introduction to Economics 12 ECON121 Basic Micro- and Macroeconomics 12

INYM111 Introduction to Computers and

Programming 12 INYM122 Visual Programming 12

BMAN111 Introduction to Management and


STFM111 Introduction to Business Statistics 12 STFM125 Calculus & Linear Algebra & Probability

and Inference 12

AGLE121 Academic Literacy (pre-req AGLE 111) 12 Total Semester Credits 64 Total Semester Credits 76 2 INYM216 Object Oriented Programming 16 INYM225 Electronic Business 16 INYM217 Computer Organization 16 INYM226 Introduction to Databases 16 INYM218 Systems Analysis and Design 16 INYM227 Introduction to Networks and OSI 16 INYM219 Business Information Systems 16 INYM229 Web Programming and System Software 16 Total Semester Credits 64 Total Semester Credits 64

3 INYM314 Project Management for

Information Systems 16 INYM327 Management of Information Technology 16

INYM313 Database Systems 16 INYM328 Information Systems Project 16

INYM316 Computer Networks and

Cryptology 16 INYM326 Business Wireless and Mobile Networking

Systems 16

WVES311 Applied Ethics 12 INYM329 Artificial Intelligence 16 Total Semester Credits 60 Total Semester Credits 64

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12.4 Bachelor of Commerce: Operations Research (500199) 12.4.1 Purpose of the Programme

a) To provide training, which will satisfy the Managerial Operations Research, needs of the private sector and public sector in the North West Province and, more generally, nationally and internationally;

b) To equip students with a high standard of theoretical and practical knowledge in the Operations Research

profession. c) To provide students with a sufficient breadth of courses relevant to self-employment or employment opportunities

to be found in the private sector and public sector within and beyond the North West Province. d) To prepare students for graduate study in Operations Research.


Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 ACCS111 Financial Accounting (Special):

Basic Concepts 16 ACCS121 Financial Accounting (special) Financial

Reporting 16

ECON111 Introduction to Economics 12 ECON121 Basic Micro- and Macroeconomics 12 INYM111 Introduction to Information Systems 12 AGLE121 Academic Literacy (pre-req AGLE 111) 12 BMAN111 Introduction to Management and


STFM111 Introduction to Statistics 12 STFM125 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 64 Total Semester 2 Credits 64 2 BMAN211 Marketing Management 16 BMAN221 Purchasing Management and Supply

Chain Management 16

STOM211 Introduction to Operations Research 12 BMAN229 Investment and Financial Risk Management

16

STFM211 Distribution Theory with Simulation 8 STOM222 Network Analysis 12 STFM212 Statistical Inference with Non-

Parametrics 8 STFM223 Statistical Computing 8

WVES221 Understanding the World I 12

Total Semester 1 Credits 44 Total Semester 2 Credits 64 3 BMAN311 Financial Management 16 BMAN321 Strategic Management and Business

Policy 16

BMAN313 Production and Operations Management

16 BMAN326 Project Management 16

STOM311 Dynamic Programming and Game Theory

16 STOM321 Decision Theory and Reliability Theory 16

STOM312 Inventory Control & Production Planning and Scheduling

16 STOM322 Stochastic Processes 16

WVES311 Understanding the World II 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 76 Total Semester 2 Credits 64

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12.5 Bachelor of Commerce: Statistics (500198) 12.5.1 Purpose of the Programme

a) To provide training which will satisfy the need for statisticians with applications in economics and business of the private sector and public sector in the North West Province and, more generally, nationally and internationally.

b) To equip students with a high standard of theoretical and practical knowledge in the Statistics profession. c) To provide students with a sufficient breadth of courses relevant to self-employment or employment opportunities

to be found in the private sector and public sector within and beyond the North West Province. d) To prepare students for graduate study in Statistics.


Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 ECON111 Introduction to Economics 12 ECON121 Basic Micro and Macroeconomics 12 ACCS111 Financial Accounting (Special):

Basic Concepts 16 ACCS121 Financial Reporting 16

INYM111 Introduction to Information Systems 12 AGLE121 Academic Literacy (pre-req AGLE 111) 12 BMAN111 Introduction to Management 12 BMAN121 General Management 12 STFM111 Introduction to Statistics 12 STFM125 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 64 Total Semester 2 Credits 64 2 ECON211 Macroeconomics 16 ECON221 Microeconomics 16 STFM211 Distribution Theory 8 STFM221 Experimental Design & Survey Sampling 8 STFM212 Statistical Inference 8 STFM222 Categorical Data Analysis 8 STOM211 Introduction to Operations Research 12 STOM222 Network Analysis 12 STFM223 Statistical Computing 8 WVES221 Understanding the World I 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 44 Total Semester 2 Credits 64 3 ECON311 Fiscal and Monetary Policy 16 ECON321 Economic Analysis 16 ECON312 Public Finance and Policy Analysis 16 ECON322 Development Economics 16 STFM311 Regression Analysis & Multivariate

Techniques 16 STFM321 Econometrics Methods 16

STFM312 Time Series Analysis 16 STFM322 Forecasting Methods 16 WVES311 Understanding the World II 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 76 Total Semester 2 Credits 64

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12.6 Bachelor of Commerce: Transport Economics (500194) 12.6.1 Purpose of the Programme


b) To equip students with a high level of specialised theoretical and practical knowledge in major disciplines



institutions in general; d) To provide courses which are in line with world trends in the field of economics and other related disciplines.


Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 TECM111 Introduction to Transport Economics 12 ECON121 Basic Micro and Macroeconomics 12 ACCS111 Financial Accounting (Special):


INYM111 Introduction to Information Systems 12 BMAN121 The Functions of Management 12 BMAN111 Introduction to Management 12 STFM121 Inferential Statistics 12 STFM111 Introduction to Statistics 12 TECM121 Road Freight Transport 12 ECON111 Introduction to Economics 12 AGLE121 Academic Literacy (pre-req AGLE 111) 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 76 Total Semester 2 Credits 76 2 ECON211 Microeconomics 16 TECM221 Air Transport 8 TECM211 Rail Transport 8 TECM222 Maritime Transport 8 TECM212 Public Passenger Transport 8 ECON221 Microeconomics 16 Select TWO from the following: WVES221 Understanding the World View 12 STFM212 Statistical Inference 8 Select ONE from the following: LMNM211 Introduction to Logistics Management 16 BMAN219 Entrepreneurship and Business

Opportunities 16

BMAN211 Introduction to Marketing Management 16 STOM229 Linear Optimisation Models 12 LMNM221 Introduction to Logistics Activities 16 Total Semester 1 Credits 64 Total Semester 2 Credits 60 3 TECM311 Transportation Planning 16 TECM321 Transport Policy Formulation 16 WVES311 Applied Ethics 12 Select TWO from the following: Select THREE from the following: ECON311 Fiscal and Monetary Policy 16 LMNM322 International Logistics 16 LMNM311 Models for Logistics Decision Support 16 ECNM321 Quantitative Economics 16 LMNM312 Logistics Strategies and Customer

Services 16 LMNM321 Logistics Business System 16

BMAN326 Introduction to Project Management 16 Total Semester 1 Credits 60 Total Semester 2 Credits 64

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12.7 Bachelor of Commerce: Logistics Management (500193) 12.7.1 Purpose of the Programme


b) To equip students with a high level of specialized theoretical and practical knowledge in major disciplines



institutions in general; e) To provide courses which are in line with world trends in the field of logistics management and other related

disciplines.


Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 TECM111 Introduction to Transport Economics 12 ECON121 Basic Micro- and Macroeconomics 12 ACCS111 Financial Accounting (Special):


INYM111 Introduction to Information Systems 12 BMAN121 The Functions of Management 12 BMAN111 Introduction to Management 12 STFM121 Inferential Statistics 12 STFM111 Introduction to Statistics 12 TECM121 Road Freight Transport 12 ECON111 Introduction to Economics 12 AGLE121 Academic Literacy (pre-req AGLE 111) 12 Total Semester 1 Credits 76 Total Semester 2 Credits 76 2 LMNM211 Introduction to Logistics Management 16 LMNM221 Introduction to Logistics Activities 16 BMAN211 Introduction to Marketing Management 16 TECM221 Air Transport 8 TECM211 Rail Transport 8 TECM222 Maritime Transport 8 TECM212 Public Passenger Transport 8 WVES221 Understanding the World View 12 Select ONE from the following: Select ONE from the following: ECON211 Macroeconomics 16 STOM229 Linear Optimisation Models 12 STFM212 Statistical Inference 8 ECON221 Microeconomics 16 BMAN219 Entrepreneurship and Business

Opportunities 16 BMAN222 Purchasing Management 16

Total Semester 1 Credits 64 Total Semester 2 Credits 60 3 WVES311 Applied Ethics 12 LMNM321 Logistics Business Systems 16 LMNM311 Models for Logistics Decision Support 16 LMNM322 International Logistics 16 LMNM312 Logistics Strategies and Customer

Services 16

Select ONE from the following: Select TWO from the following: TECM311 Transportation Planning 16 TECM321 Transport Policy Formulation and

Analysis 16

BMAN313 Production and Operations Management

16 BMAN326 Introduction to Project Management 16

BMAN311 Financial Management 16 BMAN321 Strategic Management and Business Policy

16


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13. MODULE DETAILS - UNDERGRADUATE 14 SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING

Module Code: ACCC111 Framework, Assumptions and Applications Purpose: Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of Accounting and its role in the business environment. Outcomes: On completion of the module the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the principles of the accounting cycle, including the recording of transactions and

adjustments from source documents in the subsidiary journals/ledgers and general ledger of an entity. b) Understand the accounting Framework and the basic elements of financial statements, including their recognition and

measurement criteria. c) Prepare a set of basic financial statements, in the correct format, based on the information in a trial balance or general

ledger, including basic disclosure in the notes to the financial statements. d) Record transactions incurred by clubs and other non-profit enterprises in the subsidiary ledgers, general ledger and financial

statements. Topics Fundamental Accounting Concepts and Principles; The Double Entry Accounting system; The Accounting Cycle;( i.e. Journal Entries, Ledger Accounts, Trial Balance; Adjusting Entries, Closing Entries); Accounting treatment of Inventory; Preparation of Financial Statements of Sole proprietors; Bank and cash (i.e. the Bank Reconciliations); Accounts Receivable and Cost of Sales, Introduction to VAT. Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination Pre-Requisites: Grade 12 Mathematics Level 4 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ACCC121 Accounting: Introductory Corporate Accounting Purpose: The introduction of different forms of entities in South Africa and their specific reporting requirements. Outcomes: a) On completion of the module the student should be able to: b) Apply the definitions, recognition and measurement criteria of the different elements of financial statements, as well as the

principles regarding the presentation of financial statements to a given situation. c) Distinguish between different entity forms, including sole proprietors, partnerships, companies and close corporations, and

account for transactions in the records of each of these entity forms. d) Use information technology effectively in the recording of transactions in the records of an entity. e) Work effectively together with others as part of a team or group. Topics General aspects of financial reporting; partnerships; close corporations; company financial statements for internal use; company financial statements for external use; cash flow statements; manufacturing enterprises; joint ventures; non-profit organizations; Share Capital transactions, Incomplete records and Debentures Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination Pre-Requisites: ACCC111 (55%) OR ACCF111 (65%) Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ACCC271 Accounting: Introduction to AARP/IFRS, Corporate Accounting, and Analysis and

Interpretation Purpose: The course provides understanding of application of Generally Accepted Accounting Standards in preparing Annual Financial Statements. Outcomes: On completion of the module the student should be able to: 1. Understand and interpret basic principles of different International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the interaction

between them. 2. Analyse and interpret a set of financial statements. 3. Perform a very basic consolidation of a parent and one subsidiary. 4. Utilise spreadsheets and accounting software to perform calculations and in the preparation of financial statements. 5. Organise and manage activities in a responsible and effective manner. Topics GAAP Statements: Framework for preparation and presentation of financial statements, Disclosure of Accounting policies, Net profit or loss for the period, fundamental errors and changes in Accounting, Earnings and dividends per share, Provisions and Contingencies, Events occurring after the balance sheet date, Inventories, Revenue, Reporting financial information by segment, Research and development/intangible assets. Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: ACCC121 (55%) Credits: 32 Duration: 32 Weeks

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Module Code: ACCC371 Accounting: Complex Corporate Accounting (including Groups) and AARP/IFRS Purpose: The course provides an understanding of advanced Group Annual Financial Statements (CA stream). Outcomes: On completion of the module the student should be able to: 1. Perform a complex consolidation of a parent and one or more subsidiaries. 2. Account for an investment in an associated entity or a joint venture. 3. Prepare a set of financial statements that fully comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), including the

discussion of the correct accounting treatment of transactions and the recording of transactions. 4. Effectively utilise information technology in the accounting/auditing profession. 5. Identify and solve problems where the response provides evidence of critical and creative thinking. 6. Collect, analyse, organise and evaluate information. Topics: Consolidated Cash Flow Statement; Consolidation (including Accounting for the results of associate companies, Indirect or vertical subsidiaries and associates and joint ventures) Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: ACCC271 (55%) Credits: 32 Duration: 32 Weeks

Module Code: ACCF111 Financial Accounting: Basic Concepts, Accounting Cycle, Accounting Systems and Elementary

Financial Reporting Purpose: Students will be introduced to the basic concepts, accounting cycle, accounting systems and elementary financial reporting Outcomes: a) Explain the purpose and function of accounting; b) Demonstrate a clear understanding of the accounting equation; c) Create journals, ledgers, subsidiary ledgers and control accounts; d) Design an accounting system that will meet the requirements of a specific entity; e) Prepare bank reconciliations; f) Calculate claims against insurers for inventory losses; g) Record transactions and compile financial statements for sole traders and departmental accounts. Topics Fundamental Accounting Concepts and Principles; The Double Entry Accounting system; The Accounting Cycle; (i.e. Journal Entries, Ledger Accounts, Trial Balance; Adjusting Entries, Closing Entries); Accounting treatment of Inventory; Preparation of Financial Statements of Sole proprietors; Bank and cash (i.e. the Bank Reconciliations); Accounts Receivable and Cost of Sales, Introduction to VAT. Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: Grade 12 Mathematics Level 4 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ACCF121 Financial Accounting: Special Accounts, Partnerships and Close Corporations Purpose: Students will be introduced to the special accounts, partnerships and close corporations Outcomes: a) Record transactions and compile the Statement of receipts and payments, Statement of comprehensive income (income

statement) and Statement of financial position (balance sheet) for non-trading enterprises; b) Compile annual financial statements for partnerships c) Compile annual financial statements for close corporations in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice

(GAAP); d) Demonstrate a clear understanding of the different types of company shares, record transactions for the issue and

redemption of shares and compile elementary financial statements for companies. Topics General aspects of financial reporting; partnerships; close corporations; company financial statements for internal use; company financial statements for external use; cash flow statements; manufacturing enterprises; joint ventures; non-profit organizations; Share Capital transactions, Incomplete records and Debentures Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination Pre-Requisites: ACCF111 or ACCC111 (40%) Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ACCF211 Financial Accounting: Financial Reporting Purpose: The course provides understanding of application of Generally Accepted Accounting Standards in preparing Annual Financial Statements. Outcomes: a) Explain the motivation for establishing a trust; name the parties to a trust; know what the duties and powers of trustees are

and how the office of the trustee may be vacated; discuss the rights of the trust beneficiary and know what the remedies are to protect his interest; know the ways in which a trust can be terminated; calculate the tax payable by the trust and place it on record; explain the function of the annual financial statements of a trust and know how to compile the financial statements for presentation to interested parties.

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b) Name the duties and powers of the body corporate and trustees as defined in the Sectional Titles Act; compile the annual financial statements of a sectional title entity.

c) Demonstrate his/her knowledge of the accounting standard of which the objective is to create a framework for the preparation and presentation of financial statements.

d) Demonstrate his/her knowledge of International Accounting Standard (IAS) 1 of which the objective is to set out the structure and content of financial statements and the overall requirements for presentation

e) Demonstrate his/her knowledge of IAS 7 of which the objective is to prescribe the structure and contents of the statement of cash flow.

f) Demonstrate a clear understanding of the disclosure requirements of companies as prescribed by the Companies Act and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP); compile, analyse and interpret the statement of cash flow.

g) Demonstrate his/her knowledge of IAS 16 of which the objective is to prescribe the accounting treatment for property, plant, and equipment

h) Identify and analyse financial ratios; explain the use and application of ratios in the analyses and interpretation of an undertaking’s liquidity, profitability and solvency; compile a report to interested parties regarding the liquidity, profitability and solvency of the business.

i) Convert incomplete records to proper financial records based on the double entry system; reconstruct the annual financial statements of the business from the information obtained from incomplete records

Topics GAAP Statements: Framework for preparation and presentation of financial statements, Disclosure of Accounting policies, Net profit or loss for the period, fundamental errors and changes in Accounting, Earnings and dividends per share, Provisions and Contingencies, Events occurring after the balance sheet date, Inventories, Revenue, Reporting financial information by segment, Research and development/intangible assets. Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: ACCF121 or ACCC121 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ACCF221 Financial Accounting: Special Topics and Elementary Group Statements Purpose: The course provides an understanding of various important topics in accounting. (CA stream) Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate his/her knowledge of International Accounting Standard (IAS) 2 of which the objective is to prescribe how the

cost of inventory is determined and which information is provided in the financial statements b) Calculate the cost price and selling price per unit of a manufactured product; record the accounting entries of a

manufacturing concern in the journal and ledger, including unrealised profit in completed goods; compile the financial statements of ‘n manufacturing entity.

c) Demonstrate his/her knowledge of IAS 18 of which the objective is to prescribe the accounting treatment for revenue arising from certain types of transactions and events

d) Demonstrate his/her knowledge of IAS 40 of which the objective is to prescribe the accounting treatment for investment property

e) Demonstrate his/her knowledge of IAS 17 of which the objective is to prescribe, for lessees and lessors, the accounting treatment for finance and operating leases

f) Explain the purpose of and need for consolidated financial statements; draft pro forma journal entries and consolidated financial statements at the date of acquisition and a few years since the acquisition date; account for intra group transactions relating to unrealised profit in opening and closing inventory, management fees, dividends, loans and interest.

Topics Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements, Cash Flow Statements, Financial Statements, Close Corporations and Advanced Partnerships (Conversion of partnership into close corporation and companies); Introduction to group statements; Discontinued operations Assessment: Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: ACCF211 (40%) Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ACCF311 Financial Accounting: Group Statements Purpose: The course provides an advanced understanding of application of Generally Accepted Accounting Standards in preparing Annual Financial Statements Outcomes: After completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) execute applicable consolidated accounting entries relating to a parent company and a single subsidiary; b) compile consolidated statements of financial position/balance sheet; comprehensive income/income statement; changes in

equity, cash flow and notes to the consolidated financial statements relating to a parent and subsidiary; c) demonstrate his/her knowledge of the IASB's mission and objectives, the scope of International Financial Reporting

Standards (IFRS), due process for developing IFRS and Interpretations, and policies on effective dates, format, and language for IFRS;

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d) demonstrate his/her knowledge of IAS 1 of which the objective is to prescribe the basis for presentation of general-purpose financial statements, to ensure comparability both with the entity's financial statements of previous periods and with the financial statements of other entities;

e) demonstrate his/her knowledge of IAS 12 of which the objective is to prescribe the accounting treatment for income taxes; f) demonstrate his/her knowledge of IAS 8 of which the objective is to prescribe the accounting treatment for changes in

accounting estimates, changes in accounting policies and the correction of prior period errors; g) demonstrate his/her knowledge of IAS 10 of which the objective is to prescribe the accounting treatment for events after the

balance sheet date; and h) demonstrate his/her knowledge of IAS 37 of which the objective is to prescribe the accounting treatment for provisions,

contingent liabilities and contingent assets. Topics GAAP Statements: Framework for preparation and presentation of financial statements, Lessee accounting, Lessor accounting, Retirement benefits, Borrowing costs, Property, Plant and equipment and Taxation. Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: ACCF221 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ACCF321 Financial Accounting: Generally Accepted Accounting Practice – Capita Selecta Purpose: The course provides an advanced understanding of application of Generally Accepted Accounting Standards in preparing Annual Financial Statements. (CA stream) Outcomes: After completion of this module, the student should be able to: a) demonstrate his/her knowledge of IAS 18 of which the objective is to prescribe the accounting treatment for revenue arising

from certain types of transactions and events; b) demonstrate his/her knowledge of IAS 23 of which the objective is to prescribe the accounting treatment for borrowing costs

including interest on bank overdrafts and borrowings, amortisation of discounts or premiums on borrowings, amortisation of ancillary costs incurred in the arrangement of borrowings and finance charges on finance leases;

c) demonstrate his/her knowledge of IAS 16 of which the objective is to prescribe the accounting treatment for property, plant and equipment;

d) demonstrate his/her knowledge of IAS 36 of which the objective is to ensure that assets are carried at no more than their recoverable amount and to define how recoverable amount is calculated;

e) demonstrate his/her knowledge of IAS 38 of which the objective is to prescribe the accounting treatment for intangible assets;

f) demonstrate his/her knowledge of IAS 40 of which the objective is to prescribe the accounting treatment for investment property;

g) demonstrate his/her knowledge of IAS 17 of which the objective is to prescribe, for lessees and lessors, the accounting treatment for finance and operating leases; and

h) demonstrate his/her knowledge of IAS 33 of which the objective is to prescribe the accounting treatment for earnings per share (EPS) amounts in order to improve performance comparisons between different enterprises, excluding diluted and headline earnings per share.

Topics GAAP Statements: Framework for preparation and presentation of financial statements, Lessee accounting, Lessor accounting, Retirement benefits, Borrowing costs, Property, Plant and equipment and Taxation. Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: ACCF311 (40%) Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ACCM128 Accounting for Legal Practice Purpose: Students will be introduced to specific requirements of accounting in legal practices. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Define rules governing accounting for legal practice b) Prepare reconciliation statements. c) Prepare Trust Bank Accounts, Ledger Control Accounts and Correspondents' accounts. d) Prepare Financial Statements of Partnerships and Close Corporations e) Analyse financial statement of different entities Topics Rules governing Accounting for Legal Practices; Bank Reconciliation Statements; Statements; Trust Bank Account; Client ledger control accounts; Correspondents' accounts; Preparation of Financial Statements of Partnerships and close corporations, budgets and Basic income tax Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: ACCS111 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

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Module Code: ACCS111 Financial Accounting (Special): Basic Concepts Purpose: Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of Accounting and its role in the business environment. Outcomes: After completion of this module, the student should be able to: a) explain the purpose and function of accounting; b) demonstrate a clear understanding of the accounting equation; c) create journals, ledgers, subsidiary ledgers and control accounts; d) design an accounting system that will meet the requirements of a specific entity; and e) record transactions and prepare financial statements of sole traders. Topics Fundamental Accounting Concepts and Principles; The Double Entry Accounting system; The Accounting Cycle;( i.e. Journal Entries, Ledger Accounts, Trial Balance; Adjusting Entries, Closing Entries); Accounting treatment of Inventory; Preparation of Financial Statements of Sole proprietors; Bank and cash (i.e. the Bank Reconciliations); Accounts Receivable and Cost of Sales, Introduction to VAT. Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: Grade 12 Mathematics Level 4 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ACCS121 Financial Accounting (Special): Financial Reporting, Analyses and Interpretation of Financial

Statements Purpose: Students will be introduced to the basic concepts of Accounting and its role in the business environment. Outcomes: On completion of the module the student should be able to: a) draw up a cash receipts- and payment journal and prepare a bank reconciliation statement; b) prepare a statement of comprehensive income (income statement), statement of financial position (balance sheet) and a

statement of changes in equity for sole traders on a generally acceptable format; and c) identify and explain financial ratios, explain their purpose and use it in the analyses of the liquidity, profitability and solvency

of a sole trader. Topics: Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: ACCS111 (40%) Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ACMP211 Accounting & Computers: Accounting Computer Applications Purpose: The use of computers as business tool in accounting Outcomes: On completion of the module the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate a complete and systematic knowledge of basic technical computer concepts and terms. b) Demonstrate a complete and systematic knowledge of the various steps in systems development. c) Demonstrate and understand IT management issues. d) Demonstrate basic skills in operating a computer, including the use of various programs simultaneously in Windows. e) Demonstrate the ability to use the most important tools in Windows Explorer (operating system). f) Demonstrate the ability to use a worksheet program such as MS Excel to do various financial analyses and to solve various

financial and mathematical problems. g) Demonstrate the ability to use a word-processing program such as MS Word to type and edit various reports needed in the

financial environment. h) Demonstrate the ability to prepare reports in different applications Topics Starting a company: Setup of a company: Creating of general ledger customers and suppliers accounts as well as creating inventory items: opening a set of accounts for service enterprise not registered for VAT as well as services rendered Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination Pre-Requisites: ACCC121 (55%) Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ACMP321 Accounting and Computers: Accounting and Auditing Computer Applications Purpose: The use of computers in Auditing Outcomes: On completion of the module the student should be able to:

a) Demonstrate a complete and systematic knowledge of IT concepts in accounting and auditing. b) Describe data formats and the methods of using different formats of databases in different programs. c) Describe computer security and controls and to make recommendations for the improvement of systems. d) Demonstrate an understanding of the evaluation and auditing of information systems and to apply this knowledge. e) Perform practical work with computer programs with regard to operating systems, databases and auditing applications.

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f) Demonstrate a complete and systematic knowledge of accounting applications with regard to the Internet and E-commerce and master most of the concepts.

Assessment: Assignments; Formal Test and Examination. Pre-Requisites: AUDT211, AUDT221 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: AUDT211 Auditing: the Auditor and the Audit Process Purpose: The course provides an understanding of concepts and principles relevant to the audit function. Outcomes: On completion of the module the student should be able to: Regarding the audit profession in South Africa: a) Explain the need for an audit; b) Distinguish between the different types of audits and auditors; c) Understand the difference between the professional and regulatory bodies with regard to the audit profession, as well as

the purpose and duties, respectively, of each body; d) Discuss the purpose of an audit, general principles relating to the performance of an audit, as well as the degree of

assurance that an audit offers to the users of audited information; e) Discuss the quality control procedures relating to the performance of an audit; f) Discuss the purpose, structure, content and scope of audit documentation with reference to ISA 230R. Regarding the audit process: a) Know and discuss the different steps that the audit process consists of; b) Know and discuss the requirements that each step of the audit process must consist of, as illustrated by the international

audit standards; c) Apply the principles relating to each step of the audit process to a practical case study. Regarding fraud and error: a) Know the responsibilities of the auditor, specific audit procedures to be performed, as well as the reactions of the auditor

with regard to fraud and error as illustrated by ISA 240 (Redrafted); b) Know and apply the definition of a reportable irregularity to a case study according to the Auditing Profession Act; c) Know and apply the duties of the auditor with regard to reporting on reportable irregularities according to the requirements

of the Auditing Profession Act. Topics The nature of the auditing functions; knowledge, skill and qualities of a competent professional auditor, introduction to basic auditing concepts and principles, introduction to the process of auditing. Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: ACCC121 (55%) Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: AUDT221 Auditing: Applications and Computer Auditing Purpose: The course provides an understanding of concepts and principles relevant to the audit function as well as the systems of internal control. Outcomes: On completion of the module the student should be able to: a) Understand the functioning of the different operating systems in a business, with specific reference to:

• The organisational structure and responsibilities of staff members • Source documents used • Flow of information to record transactions • Supervising and control procedures which must be performed.

b) Apply the procedures which should be performed by the auditor in the verification of the different financial statements items, with specific reference to: • The audit objectives • Identification of audit risks • Design of an audit programme • Interpretation of results • Making a conclusion.

c) Formulate an appropriate audit opinion in the audit report for the users of financial statements. Topics General overview of an audit of financial statements; the role of internal control in the audit process; the audit of the transactions cycles; revenue/receipts, purchases/payments; inventory, finance-source of funds, application of funds; review of financial statements and audit working papers. Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: AUDT211 (40%) Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

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Module Code: AUDT321 Auditing: Company Law Applications and Company Auditing Purpose: The course provides an understanding of advanced concepts and principles relevant to the audit function as well ad of internal control in advanced computer information systems environment Outcomes: On completion of the module the student should be able to:

a. understand and be able to apply the Companies Act and selected South African Auditing Statements, in all communications. b. apply and interpret the knowledge of the technical terms and demonstrate the acquisition of professional communication

skills. c. analyse and interpret factual auditing situations in financial statements and case studies. d. demonstrate your skills in problem solving in case studies. e. work in groups because practical auditing is done in teams. f. know, understand and implement the correct steps in the audit process, in particular regarding the requirements of the

Companies Act. g. write an audit report after successful completion of the audit. h. prepare advice/recommendations on completion of the audit illustrating the acquisition of skills in writing reports,

memorandums, audit programmes or audit working papers complying with the desired professional approach. Topics Advanced theory of auditing, performing the audit process : planning and field work on business cycles, completing an audit and reporting. Internal structures - EDP application controls : Input controls, processing controls, Output controls. The auditors approach to internal control systems - obtaining and understanding of systems, designing and evaluations of systems. Computer auditing and the use of computers in performing the audit process- programmes, files and data bases. Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: AUDT211, AUDT221 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: CFAM 111 Introduction to Accounting Purpose: This introduction to the basic concepts of accounting and elementary financial reporting of the different forms of entities in South Africa to students with no prior knowledge of accounting. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Apply the basic accounting principles. b) Analyse and record transactions correctly. c) Prepare a trial balance, calculate and record depreciation and perform reconciliations. Topics Fundamental Accounting Concepts and principles; The double entry accounting system; The accounting cycle; control accounts; Accounts Receivable and Cost of Sales; Introduction of VAT, Preparation of Financial statements of Sole Proprietor, Partnership and Close Corporation. Assessment: Assignments; Quizzes, formal Test and Examination. Pre-Requisites: Grade 12 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: CFAM 121 Introduction to Accounting Purpose: This introduction to the basic concepts of accounting and elementary financial reporting of the different forms of entities in South Africa to students with no prior knowledge of accounting. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Prepare adjusting and closing entries b) Prepare financial statements for a sole trader, partnership and close corporation c) Record share transactions of companies. Topics: Fundamental Accounting Concepts and principles; The double entry accounting system; The accounting cycle; control accounts; Accounts Receivable and Cost of Sales; Introduction of VAT, Preparation of Financial statements of Sole Proprietor, Partnership and Close Corporation. Assessment: Assignments; Quizzes, Formal Test and Examination. Pre-Requisites: CFAM111 (40%) Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: FINM211 Financial Management: Introduction Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) understand the role of financial management and the financial manager in a business organisation and identify the primary

goal of financial management; b) understand the concept of the time value of money and perform calculations; c) understand the relationship between risk and return and evaluate the risk and return of organisations based on the

necessary calculations; d) understand the basic accounting statements and concepts and perform an evaluation of financial performance using

financial statement analysis to assess the current financial condition of the firm;

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e) demonstrate a knowledge of the characteristics of the principle forms of finance used by companies and the ways in which they may be issued;

f) demonstrate a basic knowledge of the characteristics of financial instruments and how they can be applied by companies to hedge against risk;

g) demonstrate a complete and systematic knowledge of the factors to be considered by a company when deciding on its capital structure;

h) demonstrate the skills to calculate the cost of the different sources of finance and the weighted average cost of capital of a company; and

i) understand and apply the various techniques in evaluating capital investment projects. Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: ACCC121 or ACCF121 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: FINM321 Financial Management: Decision-Making and Valuations Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) demonstrate an understanding of the primary goal of financial management and the concept of time value of money and the

skills to apply time value of money principles to real world problems; b) demonstrate an understanding of the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) and the ability to calculate the WACC of a

company; c) understand and apply the various techniques in evaluating capital investment projects; d) evaluate capital investment projects under conditions of inflation and capital rationing; e) demonstrate knowledge of the different sources of finance for capital investment projects and make a recommendation

based on the discounted cash flow technique; f) demonstrate an understanding of working capital management including the working capital cycle, working capital policies

and working capital financing policies; g) demonstrate the skills to evaluate accounts receivable management as well as inventory management systems of

companies; h) demonstrate the basic skills to perform a valuation of a company; and i) demonstrate an understanding of the dividend policy of a company. Topics: Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: MACC311 (40%) Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: IAUD211 Internal Auditing: Role of the Internal Auditor Purpose: The course provides an understanding of concepts and principles relevant to the auditor and the audit process. Outcomes: After completion of this module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate his/her ability to discuss the history and development of internal auditing and define the purpose, authority and

responsibility of internal audit activities. b) Demonstrate a clear understanding of the relationship between internal auditing and other related concepts, for example

external auditing, the audit committee and board of directors. c) Demonstrate a basic knowledge and application of the provisions regarding corporate governance contained in the King

Report. d) Describe the internal control environment of an organisation and the related internal control systems, including policies and

procedures. e) Evaluate the effectiveness of an internal control environment. f) Distinguish between the different stages of the internal audit process. Topics The nature of the auditing functions; knowledge, skill and qualities of a competent professional auditor, introduction to basic auditing concepts and principles, introduction to the process of auditing. Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: ACCF121 or ACCC121 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: IAUD221 Internal Auditing: Planning of the Internal Audit Process Purpose: The course provides an understanding of concepts and principles relevant to the audit function as well as the applications and introductory computer auditing and the systems of internal control. Outcomes: After completion of this module, the student should be able to:

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a) Demonstrate his/her ability to plan and conduct internal audit activities. b) Demonstrate an ability to assess the risk for internal audit engagements c) Demonstrate an ability to incorporate risk in the internal audit plan, including the formulation of internal audit procedures

based on the risk identified. d) Compile internal audit procedures, including audit objectives and scope. Topics General overview of an audit of financial statements; the role of internal control in the audit process; the audit of the transactions cycles; revenue/receipts, purchases/payments; inventory, finance-source of funds, application of funds; review of financial statements and audit working papers. Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: IAUD211 (40%) Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: IAUD321 Internal Auditing: Fieldwork and Finalisation Phases of the Internal Audit Process Outcomes: After completion of this module, the student should be able to: a) demonstrate his/her ability to generate internal audit working papers; b) demonstrate an ability to utilise data gathering tools, including interviewing, questionnaires and checklists; c) demonstrate his/her ability to utilise statistical sampling methods, including ACL; d) describe process mapping, including flowcharting; e) communicate findings to management, including report writing; and f) demonstrate the ability to interpret findings and perform follow-up review procedures. Topics: Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: IAUD211, IAUD221 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: MACC211 Management Accounting: Costing Concepts, -Elements and -Systems Purpose: The course provides an understanding of costing concepts, elements and their application in the design, implementation and operation of costing systems. Outcomes: On completion of the module the student should be able to: a) demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the subject management or management accounting and to become

familiar with the cost terms and concepts that are applicable to managerial accounting; b) demonstrate your ability to deal with material and labour costs in manufacturing organisations as well as overhead cost; c) demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of how to deal with overhead cost, as part of product cost

(manufacturing cost) and as period cost (non-manufacturing cost); d) demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of cost and income statements in organisations and how to determine

the net income for a period after determining the cost of goods manufactured and cost of goods sold; e) demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding, and your ability to design a job-order costing system for an organisation

and to apply it to the organisation’s needs; and f) demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of a process costing system. You should also be able to determine the

cost price per unit completed, based on the three cost elements, namely direct material, direct labour and manufacturing overhead on an individual basis, as well as a preparation of a cost and production report by making use of the weighted-average and the first-in-first-out (FIFO) method, where normal and abnormal spoilage occurs.

Topics The purpose, uses and limitations of Cost Accounting, Elements of cost; cost concepts, recovery of service departments, job costing, contract cost accounting, process costing, standard costing, joint and by -products, ABC cost accounting Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: ACCC121 or ACCF 121 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: MACC221 Management Accounting: Cost/Costing Behaviour and Decision-Making Techniques Purpose: The course provides an understanding of costing concepts, cost behaviour, decision making techniques and their application in the design, implementation and operation of costing systems. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) do a cost estimation by using a cost equation, and prepare an income statement by using the contribution format; b) understand the relationship between cost, volume and profit and the application of this relationship in decision-making; c) become aware of the cost-volume-profit relationships when multiple products are dealt with in organisations, and the relevant

information to take note of when decision-making occurs; d) allocate joint costs to products, account for by-products, and make decisions as to whether a product should be further

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e) allocate service department costs by using the most appropriate allocation basis and allocation method for the service department cost; and

f) apply linear programming as a technique for decision-making in organisations. Topics Cost/Volume/Profit analysis, Marginal Costing, Standard Costing, Uniform Costing; Forecast; Budgetary Control; The relationship between cost and financial accounts, Quantitative analysis (Linear programming, network analysis, Probability theory) New developments in Management accounting. Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: MACC211 (40%) Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: MACC311 Management Accounting: Planning and Control Purpose: The course provides an understanding of advanced costing concepts and their application in the design, implementation and operation of costing systems. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) demonstrate knowledge and insight of the ethics of the management accountant in exercising his / her responsibility in an

organisation; b) demonstrate knowledge and insight of the planning process and to prepare short-term and long-term budgets for an

organisation; c) prepare flexible budgets for various activity levels of an organisation, and to analyse and interpret cost variances for

controlling purposes; d) demonstrate knowledge and insight of standard costing as cornerstone of budgeting, and to analyse and interpret standard

cost variances; e) demonstrate knowledge and insight of direct and absorption costing systems used for internal and external reporting

purposes; and f) demonstrate knowledge and insight in segmental reporting and transforming pricing. Topics: Advanced applications; Cost Elements, Cost Accounting Systems and Methods of Cost Determination, Budgets, quantitative techniques Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: MACC211, MACC221 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PETH311 Professional Ethics for Accountants Purpose: This course will introduce students to business ethics. Outcomes: On completion of the module the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge and understanding of world views and ideologies by analysing, synthesising and a

critique of • the nature and function of, as well as the similarities and differences between world views and ideologies, • important contemporary manifestations of these views, and • the influence of these views on issues of our time and world (including poverty, change, human rights, HIV-AIDS, power

abuse, corruption, scholarship, etc.); b) Demonstrate understanding for the interrelatedness of phenomena and of natural and social systems. c) Articulate a personal world view and a coherent own view about some of the core issues and problems of our time. d) Analyse and evaluate real life problems and case studies and argue and give feasible answers to these problems from an

own established world view; and report on your knowledge and viewpoints in a typical academic manner. e) Illustrate a sound introductory understanding of the ethical dimension of individual and social life experiences within the

context of cultural diversity. f) Understand and explain the virtue theory and deontological an utilitarian ethics and the relevance thereof for business and

professional ethics on basic level. g) Demonstrate his/her ability to apply ethical decision-making strategies, for instance, case studies. h) Show an understanding of the classical liberal approach to the role of business and government in society as well as the

basic principles of a fair tax system. i) Show a sound introductory understanding of selected socio-economic ethical issues applicable to business and in

professional practice and understand and explain it. j) Show an introductory understanding of selected issues and approaches in Business Ethics in South Africa and

internationally. k) Have basic knowledge and understanding of corporate control in South Africa including organisations and conformation. l) Place in ethical perspective the knowledge and basic skills with reference to the nature of organisations and management

and demonstrate the ability to link these skills and knowledge with appropriate case studies. m) Demonstrate sound knowledge of the nature of professionalism in general and concerning the ethical aspects. n) Demonstrate an understanding of the goals, structures and content of selected ethical codes of business and professions.

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o) Have an understanding of the main ethical issues and aspects of the accounting and auditing profession and understand and apply it.

p) Demonstrate the ability to analyse case studies in the accounting profession with reference to decision making, comparative ethics and diverse ethics (where applicable).

q) Show an understanding of the Professional Code of Conduct for accountants and auditors in South Africa. Topics: Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: TAXC221 Income Tax of Individuals and Administration of Estate Purpose: The course provides an understanding of taxation laws of individuals and trades. Outcomes: On completion of the module the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate an ability to interpret the Income Tax Act, administration of justice and practice notes issued by the South

African Revenue Service; b) Calculate the normal income tax payable by individuals on taxable income from remuneration, investment income and fringe

benefits; c) Distinguish between gross income and exempt incomes; d) Motivate, by means of referring to legislation and court cases, why items are taxable/ deductible; e) Do the tax and accounting treatment of deceased and insolvent estates with reference to the act on the Administration of

Estates No.66 of 1965 and the Insolvency Act No.24 of 1936; and f) By means of referring to legislation, calculate the donation tax payable. The student must be able to, by means of referring to

legislation and court cases, administer the estate. Topics Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: ACCC121 (55%) Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: TAXC311 Income Tax of Businesses and Advanced Income Tax of Individuals Purpose: The course provides an understanding of taxation laws. Outcomes: On completion of the module the student should be able to: a) Interpret the Income Tax Act, court cases and SARS practice notes. b) Identify and calculate capital and other allowances for various entities (e.g. companies, CC’s, Partnerships, Farmers) and

individuals. c) Calculate the normal income tax payable by individuals and the following entities (e.g. companies, CC’s, Partnerships,

Farmers). d) Calculate secondary tax on companies (“STC”). e) Calculate the taxation on lump sums received. f) Calculate the different types of taxation as required by the Fourth Schedule of the Income Tax Act payable by individuals, as

well as companies. (e.g. provisional tax, employees tax, etc.) Topics Fiscal policy, Income Tax Act, 1962 (as amended) and interpretation thereof, Capital income versus revenue income, accruals and disposal of income, Sources of Income, Total Income, Gross Income and taxable Income, Retirement benefits, Taxation of farmers Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: TAXC221, ACCC271 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: TAXC321 Other Taxes, Tax Avoidance and Taxation of Trusts Purpose: The course provides an understanding of taxation laws. Outcomes: On completion of the module the student should be able to: a) Interpret the Income Tax Act and practice notes issued by the South African Revenue Service; b) Interpret and calculate the Value Added Tax (VAT) according to the Value Added Tax Act. c) Calculate and apply the principles of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) according to the Eighth Schedule of the Income Tax Act. d) Identify, by means of referring to legislation and court cases, cases of tax avoidance and the consequences thereof. e) Calculate, by means of referring to legislation and court cases, estate duty. f) Calculate the relevant taxes relating to trusts and identify the relevant taxpayers as well as cases of tax avoidance in terms

of Sec 7 and 25 of the Income Tax Act. g) Apply all taxes to advanced taxation problems and calculations. Topics: Taxable income of companies, Secondary Tax companies, Donation Tax, Value Added Tax. Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination.

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Pre-Requisites: TAXC311 (40%) Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: TAXF221 Introduction to Income Tax Purpose: The course provides an understanding of taxation laws of individuals and trades. Outcomes: On completion of the module the student should be able to: a) interpret the relevant income tax law, case law and practice notes issued by the South African Revenue Services regarding

the taxation of individuals; b) demonstrate a clear understanding of the definition of gross income, deductible expenses and taxable income as defined by

the Income Tax Act; c) demonstrate a clear understanding of fringe benefits as defined in the Seventh Schedule; d) calculate taxable income derived from lump sum receipts from employment and from retirement funds; and e) calculate normal income tax payable by individuals on taxable income derived from employment and investment income. Topics Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: ACCF121 or ACCC121 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: TAXF311 Tax of Individuals and Businesses Purpose: The course provides an understanding of taxation laws. Outcomes: On completion of the module the student should be able to: a) Interpret the Income Tax Act, court cases and SARS practice notes. b) Identify and calculate capital and other allowances for various entities (e.g. companies, CC’s, Partnerships, Farmers) and

individuals. c) Calculate the normal income tax payable by individuals and the following entities (e.g. companies, CC’s, Partnerships,

Farmers). d) Calculate secondary tax on companies (“STC”). e) Calculate the taxation on lump sums received. f) Calculate the different types of taxation as required by the Fourth Schedule of the Income Tax Act payable by individuals, as

well as companies. (e.g. provisional tax, employees tax, etc.) Topics Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: TAXF221, ACCF211, ACCF221 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: TAXF321 Company Taxes, Trusts, Farming, VAT and CGT Purpose: The course provides an understanding of taxation laws. Outcomes: After completion of this module, the student should be able to: a) Interpret the relevant income tax law, case law and practice notes issued by the South African Revenue Services. b) Demonstrate a clear understanding of the definitions in the Income Tax Act regarding gross income, deductable expenses

and taxable income of farming operations, companies and trusts; c) Calculate the normal income tax payable by farmers, companies and trusts, calculate Donations tax and Estate duty

payable; d) Interpret the Value Added Tax (VAT) law and calculate VAT; e) Calculate Secondary Tax on Companies (STC); f) Interpret the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) law and calculate CGT; g) Motivate the taxability and deductibility of items by referring to case law and the income tax law. Topics> Taxable income of companies, Secondary Tax companies, Donation Tax, Value Added Tax Assessment: Assignments; Test and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: TAXF311 (40%) Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

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15. SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND DECISION SCIENCES 15.1 Economics

Module Code: ECAM221 Introduction to Economic Planning Purpose: This course introduces the student to the basic precepts and practices of planning as a way to achieve the economic and social objectives of growth and development in developing countries Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Understand how exactly a macro plan helps countries to achieve micro planning at the level of a community or sector. b) Understand the basic rationale and theory to formulate an economic plan. c) Learn from the experience of countries where planning has not fully achieved its objectives Topics The nature and the rationale for development planning. Demand and supply conditions in LDCs. Basic needs, rural development, community development and regional development; Efficiency and equity. The crises in planning Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: ECON211 and ECON212 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECAM311 Planning Techniques Purpose: The course covers both the essential concepts and the theoretical apparatus to formulate and implement a plan to achieve the basic objectives of economic growth and development; it also focuses on project appraisals. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Understand the effectiveness of planning exercise to achieve the various economic and social objectives. b) Understand the basic requirements of the planning exercise in terms of growth models, and input-output models. c) Understand plan formulation both at the micro and macro levels. d) Appraise and evaluate given plan in terms of its cost and benefit. Topics The planning process: some basic macro and micro models; aggregate growth models; input-output models; sectoral and regional planning techniques; introduction to project appraisal and cost benefit analysis Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: ECAM221 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECAM321 The Strategy of Planning Purpose: This course is essentially of applied nature and looks at the experience of a number of countries that have resorted to planning as a way to achieve a sustained rate of economic growth and also achieved a reasonable level of development. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Develop an evaluation skill to assess a given plan/project. b) Understand the formulation and evaluation of case studies in the context of various kinds of planning exercises c) Understand the importance of planning in the context of a number of countries. Topics Choosing a particular planning programme; A critical evaluation of a variety of development plans: South Africa's White paper; Plans of India, France etc. Case studies illustrating planning and policy analysis in manpower planning, industrial planning, fiscal planning etc. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: ECAM311 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECON111 Introduction to Economics Purpose: To expose students to the workings of a mixed economy with a free market orientation. Outcomes: The student will able to: a) Have a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the basic functioning of the economy and its various

components, the economic problem of scarcity, limited resources and unlimited needs, how different economic systems try to solve the economic problem and the ways that fiscal, monetary and other policy measures are implemented to reach specific economic objectives;

b) Acquire as an individual and/or in groups, the skills to interpret and analyse the behaviour of the principle economic agents such as consumers and producers.

c) Acquire as an individual and/or in groups, the skills to interpret and analyse economic data on the fiscal, monetary and other policies of South Africa;

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d) Develop the ability to identify, evaluate and solve defined, routine and new economic problems (such as unemployment and high inflation) in the South African context, based on evidence based methods, procedures and techniques.

e) Acquire the ability to gather information from given sources, select information appropriate to the task, analyse, synthesise and evaluate that information and communicate results and/or suggestions in an ethical sound manner in writing and verbal demonstration, using appropriate IT.

Topics: Definition of economics, economic problem, economic systems, economic policy objectives, demand and supply, government and market failure, monetary policy and the foreign sector. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECON121 Basic Micro- and Macroeconomics Purpose: The course exposes the student to the basic framework of macroeconomics. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate understanding of fundamental knowledge and insight into the principles and theories on which

microeconomics, macroeconomics and the Simple Macroeconomic Model are based and also to apply concepts and terminology in answering ill-defined problems and case-studies;

b) Fundamental knowledge of the interaction and interdependencies between economic participants and indicators; c) Skills to analyse and evaluate case-studies, examples and problems on certain macro- and micro economic phenomena,

with reference to demand, supply, equilibrium, consumption, production, price elasticity and various forms of competition; d) Fundamental understanding of the causes of inflation, unemployment and economic growth and knowledge to recommend

policies with regard to these; e) Skills to apply the Simple Macroeconomic Model in economic analyses and predictions; and information gathering and

processing skills for writing assignments within the context of micro- and macroeconomics, individually and in groups. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECON211 Macroeconomics Purpose: This module provides students with fundamental knowledge in Macroeconomics. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate a solid knowledge of macroeconomics with special reference to the five main concerns regarding

macroeconomics namely; economic growth, price stability, high and stable level of employment (full employment) stability on the balance of payments (equilibrium) and the equality of the distribution of income and insight into the interrelationship between different economic variables in an open economy;

b) Apply knowledge of theories, rules, mathematical processes and principles in macroeconomics to analyse and evaluate policy issues in the South African context, specifically, the current growth and development strategy ASGI-SA, of fiscal rules, the Reserve Bank’s inflation targeting regime, exchange rate management and the mix of fiscal and monetary policy;

c) Identify and investigate real world problems in macroeconomics as individual and/or in groups and communicate theoretical and ethical based solutions/arguments using appropriate knowledge of techniques and technology.

Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: ECON111 and STFM111 or STFM112 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECON212 Macroeconomics Applications Purpose: This module introduces students to the application of macroeconomics. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain accurately and clearly the use of econometrics in solving a macroeconomic problem. b) Explain the assumptions of the classical linear model in using a simple regression model. c) Demonstrate the competence to identify and analyse a research question in the field of Macroeconomics, conduct a relevant

literature search, apply basic statistics and econometric method (EViews) to analyse and interpret the research results and finally communicate the results to a specialist audience.

Assessment: Continuous Assessment and a Research Paper Pre-Requisites: ECON111 and STFM111 or STFM112 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECON221 Microeconomics Purpose: The module introduces the students to Microeconomics Theory. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant terms, rules, concepts, principles and theories to describe microeconomics

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b) Use theory driven arguments and IT skills to collect, organise, analyse and interpret as individual and/or group, information regarding microeconomic issues;

c) Demonstrate problem solving abilities regarding consumer demand and choices, market structures and the behaviour of competitors, equilibrium analyses, micro policy, and government intervention in the economy in the form of taxation/subsidisation;

d) Effectively communicate findings and/or solutions, coherently and reliable to an audience of peers and academics, using individual and/or group methods.

Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: ECON211 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECON222 Microeconomics Applications Purpose: This module introduces students to the applications of microeconomics. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain accurately and clearly the use of econometrics in solving a microeconomic problem b) Explain the assumptions of the classical linear model in using a simple regression model. c) Demonstrate the competence to identify a research question in the field of Microeconomics, d) Conduct a relevant literature search, apply basic statistics and econometric method and use EViews to analyse and interpret

the research results and finally communicate the results to a specialist audience Assessment: Continuous Assessment and a Research Paper Pre-Requisites: ECON211 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECON311 Fiscal and Monetary Policy Purpose: This module introduces students to Fiscal and Monetary Policy. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate well-rounded and systematic knowledge of market failure and the role of government in the economy; b) Demonstrate as an individual and/or part of a group, the practical skills to identify instances of market failure in case studies

and to recommend the appropriate forms of government intervention; c) Demonstrate the competence to evaluate different forms of government intervention in the economy and to communicate

recommendations to policymakers and stakeholders in written reports and oral presentations using the appropriate IT. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: ECON211 and ECON221 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECON312 Public Policy Applications Purpose: This module introduces students to the application of Fiscal and Monetary Policy. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain accurately and clearly the use of econometrics in solving a public policy issue b) Explain the assumptions of the classical linear model in using a simple regression model. c) Demonstrate the competence to identify a research question in the field of public policy d) Conduct a relevant literature search, apply basic statistics and econometric method and use EViews to analyse and interpret

the research results and finally communicate the results to a specialist audience Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: ECON211 and ECON221 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECON321 Economic Analysis Purpose: This module introduces students to the overall application of Economic Theory. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate well-rounded and systematic knowledge of classical linear regression models and specification testing of

regression results b) Demonstrate as individual and/or part of a group, the practical skills to estimate and test a regression model with EViews

software, undertake specification testing, including testing for stationarity, structural breaks, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity and autocorrelation, and to formulate solutions for practical problems in the field of Economic analyses;

c) Demonstrate the competence to identify a research question in the fields of Economics, Risk Management or International Trade, retrieve relevant information, apply basic statistics and econometric methods to analyse and interpret the research results, and then communicate the findings in an ethically sound oral presentation using the appropriate IT as well as in a mini dissertation of 20 pages.

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Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: ECON211, ECON221 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECON322 Development Economics Purpose: This module introduces students to the challenges of development. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate well-rounded and systematic knowledge of economic conditions in low and middle income economics and the

structural characteristics of Least Developed Countries’ economies; b) Apply critical understanding of terms, rules, principles and theories to analyse, interpret and evaluate, as an individual or in

groups, economic performance, in low and middle income economies, and other economic development issues in order to take part in norm based arguments;

c) Demonstrate well-developed information retrieval skills, analyse, interpret and evaluate the information to ethically deal with unfamiliar concrete and abstract problems in Development Economics;

d) Communicate information in well-structured arguments in written assignments and oral presentations following prescribed formats while using appropriate technology.

Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: ECON211, ECON221 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECON323 International Economics Purpose: This module introduces students to the theory of international economics. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain the functioning of the international monetary system. b) Analyse the various theories of international trade affecting the country’s economic performance in the global context. c) Explain the influence which is exercised on the internal economy by external forces. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: ECON211, ECON221 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECON324 Quantitative Economics Purpose: The module introduces students to the basic tools and techniques of mathematics that are highly useful for

the understanding of Economics. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Apply the relevant mathematical tools and techniques to solve economic problems. b) Explain the reason for the use of Mathematics in Economics. c) Explain the mathematical tools and techniques that are often used in Economics. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

15.2 Logistics Management

Module Code: LMNM211 Introduction to Logistics Purpose: To provide students with an overview of logistics and supply chain management, including related concepts,

principles and components. Outcomes: On completion of the module, students should be able to: a) Understand the role and importance of logistics in the economy and in business b) Apply the basic principles of demand management in business c) Identify various tactical logistics management processes d) Understand basic procurement principles e) Describe the nature and elements of reverse logistics f) Understand the basic concepts and principles related to international logistics Topics Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Dimensions and Activities of Logistics, Demand Management and Customer

Service, Procurement, Reverse Logistics, Global Logistics. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

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Module Code: LMNM221 Introduction to Logistics Activities Purpose: To provide students with a solid knowledge and sound understanding of the essential logistics activities Outcomes: On completion of the module, students should be able to: a) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of inventory concepts and apply basic formulas to solve inventory related

problems. b) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the transport activity in logistics and critically analyse and synthesize

appropriate information in order to make rational transport decisions from a logistics viewpoint. c) Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of warehousing, goods handling and packaging. Topics Inventory Decision Making, Warehousing Decisions, Materials Handling and Packaging, Transportation Systems,

Transportation Management. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: LMNM311 Models for Logistics Decisions Support Purpose: To introduce the student to quantitative and other models that support sound decision making in logistics Outcomes: On completion of the module, students should be able to: a) Identify appropriate models and/or software systems that can be used for making decisions in various areas in the supply

chain b) Identify and solve problems within a supply chain and logistics context, using appropriate models c) Demonstrate a coherent and critical understanding of the forecasting process and effectively select and apply appropriate

forecasting techniques for different circumstances. Topics Introduction to Decision Support Systems, Forecasting, Inventory Models, Transport Models, Logistics Network

Models. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: LMNM312 Logistics Strategies and Customer Service Purpose: To provide students with a profound knowledge and coherent and critical understanding of customer service

strategies from a logistics perspective and the strategic logistics planning process. Outcomes: On completion of the module, students should be able to: a) Understand customer service as the output of Logistics and contribute to establishing profitable customer service strategies

in business. b) Understand the supply chain management framework and the structure of a supply chain. c) Formulate a systematic process in planning and designing a logistics network d) Contribute to strategic logistics planning in business through understanding a strategic logistics plan and leading edge

logistics strategies. Topics Elements of customer service, methods of establishing a customer service strategy, cost of customer service, the

customer service audit, performance measurement, the logistics plan with reference to the elements of such a plan, total cost analysis, total order cycle and delivery time-management, place and transaction analysis and distribution forces, third-party logistics service providers as a strategic initiative, logistics strategies.

Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: LMNM321 Logistics Business Systems Purpose: To provide students with insight into the importance of business systems as decision making tools on a

strategic, tactical and operational level in logistics. Students will have a coherent and critical understanding of the application of business systems in logistics decisions and will enhance their ability to make rational decisions in logistics.

Outcomes: On completion of the module, students should be able to: a) Understand and apply integrated supply chain information systems b) Select and apply appropriate techniques to solve problems relating to inventory management c) Motivate rational decisions on the ownership, location and number of facilities in a logistics network d) Select and apply appropriate techniques for logistics network design e) Apply the principles for the economic operation of vehicles and the principles for the routing and scheduling of vehicles Topics Supply chain information systems and technology, Economic Order Quantity, Safety stock, Target stock level systems, Materials Requirements Planning, Distribution Requirements Planning, Routing and Scheduling, Location Analysis, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, Advance Planning and Scheduling Systems, Supply chain simulation. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None

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Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: LMNM322 International Logistics Purpose: To provide students with knowledge and applied competence to apply essential procedures with regards to

the importing and exporting products Outcomes: On completion of the module, students should be able to: a) Motivate the reasons for international trade and reflect on the differences between logistics for domestic and international

trade b) Understand the role of the Bill of Lading in international transactions c) Select and apply appropriate international trade terms d) Select appropriate methods of payment for international transactions e) Apply essential procedures with regards importing and exporting products Topics Role of sea and air transport in international trade, Contracts of carriage, International trade terms and methods of payment, protection and packaging of freight, shipment and export documentation, customs and excise practices, port facilities and operation, Marine insurance, role of freight forwarders, cost elements of imports and exports. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

15.3 Transport Economics

Module Code: TECM111 Introduction to Transport Economics Purpose: To provide the student with specialized intellectual knowledge and applied competencies in understanding and interpreting transportation issues with regard to the economic problem as well as address a number of solutions thereof. The student will furthermore be able to apply theoretical aspects of transport matters such as supply and demand for transport, movement of people and goods as well as the different modes of transport, including multi and intermodal transport. The student should be able to reflect on issues relating to transport and its role in the balance of payments, as well as prepare them for a career in transport. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain the linking of production factors in the economy and the support transport renders to a variety of sectors in the

economy. b) Analyse a particular market form within the transport sector. c) Describe the economic structure in the transport sector and recent developments. d) Describe the advantages of a well-balanced transport sector in improving the economic prosperity of a country in relation to

its international position. e) Analyse the demand for transport and to make a selection between carriers in an informed manner. f) Understand the importance of the determination of costs and the application of such knowledge in the running of a transport

operation. g) Describe pricing in the transport industry and explain how investment in transport will affect the economy. g) Explain the concepts involved in selection of a site from which a transport business can be conducted. h) Explain intermodalism and relate to transport application within the supply chain concept. Topics Introduction to transport economics, principles of transport, Functions of transport, the role and function of transport in the economy, Input/output analysis of transport, Relationship between transport facilities, economic growth and development, Intermodal arrangements, Relationship between transport and logistics, Costs of transport, Demand and supply of transport services, Tariff determination, the role of government in the transportation industry. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: TECM121 Road Freight Transport Purpose: To familiarize the student with specialized intellectual knowledge and applied competencies in the understanding of road freight transport. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Understand the way in which a road transport operation is structured managerially as well as the approach t business by

public and private transport operators. An understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of private transport will be obtained. This knowledge will be used to analyse the role of transport in the economy of a country.

b) Conduct a transport audit, including decisions taken, activities embarked on and results achieved. c) Select the correct vehicle for a particular operation. d) Have knowledge on the replacement of vehicles. e) Obtain knowledge to assess the investment opportunity within the road freight transport industry. f) Identify and understand factors having an effect on vehicle costs and the determination of costing systems is studied. g) Have knowledge of vehicle maintenance policies and procedures.

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Topics Introduction to the road freight industry and its management in South Africa, economics underlying the mode, vehicle selection, vehicle financing, operations management, vehicle maintenance, vehicle routing and scheduling, vehicle replacement, road transport costing and tariff setting, the transport audit, road transport legislation, regulatory and institutional issues in road transport. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: TECM211 Rail Transport Studies Purpose: To familiarize the student with rail transport concepts and principles. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Understand the rail transport management and organisations as well as the historical developments of rail transport in South

Africa. b) Understand the role of the rail transport in the economy. c) Select appropriate methods for tariff setting and costing rail services. d) Understand the factors which fully determine rail/road competition. e) Understand the legislative framework why rail services are franchised or concessioned locally and internationally. Topics Introduction to rail transport management, historical development of rail transport, rail management and organization, economics underlying the mode, demand and supply determinants, tariff setting, costing in rail services, intermodal competition, rail transport legislation, regulatory and institutional issues in rail transport, rail transport in the context of developing countries, concessioning and franchising issues. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 8 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: TECM212 Public Passenger Transport Studies Purpose: To focus on public passenger transport, mostly in a South African context and aims to familiarise the student with passenger transport concepts and principles. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Describe the characteristics of transport modes in terms of their "categories of separation" and reflect on the implications of

each category for modal selection. b) Identity shortcomings in public transport research and public transport policy and reflect on their implications. c) Analyse the inter-relationships between the different components of the problem, and reflect on possible solutions to them. d) Evaluate the role of government in public passenger transport and apply concepts and principles of legislation and policy to

public passenger transport, identifying and reflecting on problems and possible solutions in this regard. e) Distinguish between the formal and informal sector in public transport and comment on the advantages and disadvantages

of each. Topics Introduction and background to public transport, the role of government in public transport, public transport legislation, regulatory and institutional issues in public transport, optimum service levels, administration of public transport, tendering and contracting, economics underlying the modes, characteristics of public transport modes, financing of public transport, subsidy issues in public transport. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 8 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: TECM221 Aviation Studies Purpose: To familiarize the student with air transport concepts and principles. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Discuss the characteristics of the aviation industry as well as the trends regarding regulation, deregulation, liberalisation and

globalisation. b) Discuss role players such as international air transport organisations and associations. c) Reflect on the demand and supply characteristics of the air transport industry. d) Discuss the way in which air transport costs are calculated and relationship thereof with tariff setting. e) Reflect on the role and function of airfreight transport. f) Write notes on the factors taken into account in the planning of an airport. g) Contribute towards the level of knowledge and in the transport sector and thereby positively influence the economy. Topics An economic-technical analysis of the development of the aviation industry, regulatory developments in scheduled air transport, economics underlying the mode, demand and supply determinants in aviation, cost accounting in air transport, tariff setting in air transport, role of national and international institutional structures in aviation, airport planning, air transport legislation, regulatory and institutional issues in aviation. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 8 Duration: 16 Weeks

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Module Code: TECM222 Maritime Transport Studies Purpose: To familiarize the student with maritime transport concepts and principles. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Describe the importance of shipping. b) Explain the role of shipping in the South African economy. c) Describe the objectives of the SADC maritime policy. d) Analyse the South African maritime policy and identify features of the South African shipping industry . e) Explain the importance of ports. f) Explain the concept of containerization, intermodalism and logistics management. Topics The role of maritime transport in the economy, regulatory development of the maritime industry, economics underlying the mode, demand and supply determinants, national and international institutional structures in the maritime industry, tariff setting, commercial sea management practice, port development: national and international, port functions, economic contribution of ports to the economy, port placement and planning, management and control of ports, port tariff setting and policies. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 8 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: TECM311 Transportation Planning Purpose: The student will gain specialized intellectual knowledge and applied competencies in the understanding of urban transportation planning as well as an extensive reflection on relevant theoretical issues. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Analyse international and national approaches to the transportation planning process in the public sector, reflecting on the

skills and capabilities required by those involved. b) Plan and undertake research in the transportation planning field, including gathering, analysing and interpreting related

information, using the appropriate management technology, and reflecting upon the research undertaken. c) Apply the management principles of organising and co-ordinating resources in a transportation-planning context, reflecting

on the financial implications and the applications made. d) Evaluate the role of mobility and accessibility in people's lives, discussing transportation and society I identifying and

reflecting on important demographic and socio-economic characteristics and reflecting on problems and possible solutions in these regards.

e) Communicate effectively, in writing and/or orally, with respect to issues in transportation planning, and reflect upon the communication undertaken.

Topics Introduction to transport planning, principles and approaches towards transport planning, methodology used and execution of transport needs analysis, user charges and cost recovery options and techniques, reporting on transport projects. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: TECM321 Transportation Policy Formulation and Analysis Purpose: To introduce the student to transportation policy formulation and analyses, including all relevant underlying concepts and principles as well as the actual analysis of policies, locally and internationally, in the process also benchmarking national policies with International best practices Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Critically discuss the theory of policy formulation and apply policy frameworks and instruments, reflecting on the application

made and the issues of policy implementation; b) Discuss and evaluate the different stake holders in transport policy formulation and reflect on their individual roles,

particularly in the context of a policy formulation forum; c) Identify and critically discuss the roles and responsibilities of a person involved in policy formulation and/or implementation,

reflecting on future employment opportunities and skills required in this environment; d) Plan and undertake research with respect to the policy formulation process, including gathering, analysing and interpreting

related information, using the appropriate management technology, and reflecting upon the research undertaken; e) Communicate effectively, in writing and/or orally, with respect to issues of transport policy, and reflect upon the

communication undertaken; f) Make a contribution to the level of knowledge and professionalism in the transport sector; thus positively impacting on the

economy and contributing to the redress of poverty in the country; g) Demonstrate a positive approach to different communities and a sensitivity for the social, economic and cultural differences

and needs, particularly with respect to transport, within these communities; and h) Apply the management principles of organising and co-ordinating resources in a transport policy formulation context,

reflecting on the financial implications and the applications made. Topics National transport policy issues, transport policy options, international transport policies, intra- and intermodal co-operation, regional and international agreements, policy formulation and sensitivity analysis, policy implementation issues.

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Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

15.4 Information Systems

Module Code: INYM111 Introduction to Computers and Programming Purpose: The introduction to Information Technology will educate the student to be aware of the importance, the versatility, and the pervasiveness of computers within commerce, business and management. They will learn what computers systems are and how they work and what they can do. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate knowledge of the different components of a computer and of an information system as well as programming

languages and the use thereof. b) Furthermore, the student should also be able to demonstrate the manipulation of spreadsheets through the application of

knowledge of tables, calculations, transfer of data between different applications, functions and graphic representations; c) The student should be able demonstrate the ability to solve problems through design and implementation of structured

programming, use of data manipulation and data representations and the application of “GUI” event-driven approach in a spreadsheet’s development environment;

d) understand and demonstrate insight in ethical issues related to the broader IT industry and be aware of the risks and dangers that threaten the industry.

Topics Systems and Information Technology concepts (Hardware, Input/Output, Storage, Operating Systems), application versus system software; package software solutions, Knowledge work software; Design and re-engineering of information systems; procedural versus non-procedural programming languages; object orientated design; database features, functions, and architecture; networks and telecommunication systems and applications; characteristics of IS/IT professionals and IS/IT career paths. Assessment: Structured laboratory exercises, individual and team projects, assignments and a formal 3 hour examination. Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM114 Computer Literacy for Human Sciences Purpose The introduction to Computer Literacy will educate the student to be aware of the importance, the versatility, and the pervasiveness of computers within law and education. They will learn what computers systems are and how they work and what they can do. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Identify various components of a computer system hardware and software; b) Demonstrate knowledge and skills that enable student to operate different computer applications; c) Communicate effectively in a broad spectrum of environment by using the appropriate software and communication-related

tools; d) Make informed decisions when accessing, capturing and analyzing data, as well as manipulating, interpreting and

processing information; e) Demonstrate good work habits in the use and care of the computer and related equipment; f) Understand the information and communication technology legislation and the unethical and the unethical invasion of

privacy; g) Critical Cross Field Outcomes: Communication skills, self-management and technical skills. Topics Systems and Computer Literacy concepts (Hardware, Input/Output, Storage, Operating Systems), application versus system software; package software solutions, knowledge work software, networks and telecommunication systems and applications. Assessment: Tests, Structured laboratory exercises, individual and team projects, assignments Pre-Requisites: None Credits 12 Duration 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM115 Computer Literacy For Natural Sciences Purpose: The introduction to Computer Literacy will educate the student to be aware of the importance, the versatility, and the pervasiveness of computers within Science and Agriculture. They will learn what computers systems are and how they work and what they can do. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Discuss the issue of computers and the unethical invasion of privacy networks and databases. b) Identify various components of a computer system;

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c) Describe uses of the most popular programming languages; d) Acquire knowledge and skills that enhance the competency to interact with different computer applications e) Communicate effectively in a broad spectrum of environment by using the appropriate software and communication-related

tools; f) Make informed decisions when accessing, capturing and analyzing data, as well as manipulating, interpreting and

processing information. g) Critical Cross Field Outcomes: Communication skills, self-management and technical skills Topics Systems and Computer Literacy concepts (Hardware, Input/Output, Storage, Operating Systems), application versus system software; package software solutions, Knowledge work software, procedural versus non-procedural programming languages, object orientated design, database features, functions and architecture; networks and telecommunication systems and applications. Assessment: Tests, Structured laboratory exercises, individual and team projects, assignments Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM121 Computer Applications and Packages Purpose: This course enables students to improve their skills and productivity as knowledge workers through effective and efficient use of packaged software (report writing, presentations, data analysis, memos internet). Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain importance of technology to future developments and to future knowledge worker productivity b) Explain and Identify methods for achieving productivity in knowledge work c) Apply the process of information analysis and application of information technology solutions d) Apply a GUI event-driven solution in a development environment e) Identify and explain criteria to decide between acquisition of software packages vs. custom development of software f) Critical Cross-Field Outcomes: Communication, self-management and technical skills, and working effectively as a group. Topics End user systems versus organisational systems; analysis of knowledge work and its requirements; knowledge work productivity concepts; software functionality to support personal and group productivity; organisation and management of software and data; accessing organisation data, accessing external data; selecting a computer solution; developing a macro program by doing; designing and implementing a user interface; developing a solution using database software; refining and extending individual and group information management activities Assessment: Structured laboratory exercises, individual and team projects Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM122 Visual Programming Purpose: This module provides an understanding of algorithm development, programming, computer concepts and the design and application of data. It includes an understanding of the logical and physical structures of both programs and data. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Analyze program requirements b) Design/develop programs with GUI interfaces c) Code programs and develop interface using Visual Basic .Net d) Perform tests, resolve defects and revise existing code Topics Introduction to graphical, event-oriented programming. Visual programming development environment. Creating and using controls to build a Graphical User Interface. The visual programming languages. Data types, declarations, expressions and statements. Introduction to graphics. Event handling; File input-output; data access and selected advanced topics such as Object Linking and Embedding (OLE). Assessment: Structured laboratory exercises, individual and team projects, assignments, tests and formal examination. Pre-Requisites: INYM111 or equivalent Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM211 Information Systems Theory and Practice Purpose: To enable students to make business decisions about information systems and have insight into how information systems affect business, government and the society and vice versa. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Describe and explain systems’ goals and quality concept. b) Describe the strategic roles of information systems in organization. c) Apply decision theory and decision process in decision-making. d) Distinguish between the cognitive process and other human oriented considerations in information systems. e) Differentiate organizational information systems. f) Analytical skills, personal skills, teamwork, and communication skills.

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Topics Introduction to IS, Information systems and business, Psychological and behavioral aspects of information systems, decision-making and the value of information, the systems approach, organizational information, the information systems plan, Organization, management and control of IS, Quality in IS, e-commerce, business and I/S, telecommunications, future of IS. Assessment: Assignments, group discussions, and formal tests and examination Pre-Requisites: INYM121 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM216 Object Oriented Programming Purpose: This course presents object orientated and procedural software engineering methodologies, in data definition, measurement and abstract data type construction for use in developing IS applications. Students will develop Object-Oriented applications. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) understand the fundamental principles of object-oriented design, b) Use an object-oriented programming language to solve basic problems by making use of object-oriented programming

concepts; c) analyse and solve a problem by writing a structured, object-oriented program; d) discuss and use other numbers systems such as the binary numbers system and do basic calculations; e) do file handling and exception handling in an object-oriented programming language; and f) have basic knowledge of search, sorting and recursive methods. Topics Information Abstraction; OO systems design (Classes, Encapsulation); Algorithm Examples (Sorting, Searching, Analysis); Data Structures; File Structures: sequential, direct access, hashing and indexed; Assessment: Tests, group interaction in case studies, project Pre-Requisites: INYM122, INYM111 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM217 Computer Organization and Architecture Purpose: This module provides the hardware and software technology background to enable systems development personnel to understand tradeoffs in computer architecture for effective use in a business environment. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Discuss and explain levels of computer architecture. b) Explain the regular operation of a computer in terms of the fetch-decode-execute cycle and the interaction between the

instruction set architecture and the computer organization. c) Trace and explain the result(s) of the execution of a given instruction or sequence of instructions in a subset of assembly

language. d) Write modular assembly language programs that execute to given specifications, terminate normally, are well documented,

and are readable. e) Install and configure computer hardware. f) Understand and apply the major components of an operating system and how they interact. g) Identify classes of peripheral devices and implement the principles of operation and software requirements and functions

provided for each type of device. Topics Digital Concepts (Boolean Algebra, Logic gates), Computer Arithmetic (Number Systems), hardware overview, CPU architecture, memory, registers, addressing modes, busses, instruction sets, multi processors versus single processors, Peripheral devices, Hard disks, CDs, Video display monitors, Device controllers; Input/Output, operating system functions and types, Operating system modules, Processes, Process management, Memory & file system management, examples of hardware architecture, examples of operating systems, installation & configuration of multi-user operating systems, Introduction to Assembly Language. Assessment: Structured laboratory exercises, individual and team projects, assignments and/or formal examination Pre-Requisites: INYM122 and INYM111 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM218 Systems Analysis and Design Purpose: This module provides an understanding of the system development and modification process. It enables students to evaluate and choose a system development methodology. It emphasis the factors for effective communication and integration with users and user Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Propose solutions to information systems problems by creating models, using techniques such as entity-relationship

diagrams, dataflow diagrams, organization charts, network diagrams, data dictionaries, UML, and CASE tools. b) Communicate problem solutions through written documentation and an oral report. c) Define terms of the systems analyst's technical vocabulary. d) Recognize flaws in organizational structure when they affect information systems. e) Describe in detail the steps in the system life cycle.

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f) Plan for and ensure the security, integrity and privacy of data. Topics Life cycle phases: requirements determination, logical design, physical design, test planning, implementation planning, and performance evaluation; communication, interpersonal skills, interviewing, presentation skills; group dynamics; risk and feasibility analysis; group based approaches: project management, joint application development (JAD), structured walk-through; object orientated design; software production and reviews; prototyping; database design; software quality metrics; application categories; software package evaluation and acquisition; professional code of ethics. Assessment: Individual and team projects, assignments, field reports, class presentations Pre-Requisites: INYM111 and Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM219 Business Information Systems Purpose: Information Systems degree is computing degree that has its main focus on businesses. It is therefore of paramount importance that an Information Systems student understands the types of information systems that businesses of today require. The aim of this module is to equip students with development and maintenance of the different types of information skills. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Identify the various types of organizational information systems b) Describe these types of information systems in detail c) Evaluate business needs and recommend suitable information systems d) Discuss various information system development methodologies e) Design a prototype information system for some chosen organizational system f) Advise and recommend suitable IS for different business requirements. Topics: The theory component covers study of the fundamentals of organizational information systems, data and information, hardware software issues and trends, business software, business information systems, communication and networks, systems integration, linking current business needs to information systems available, some brief of system development methodologies, strategic information systems, managing the information systems function, e-business, web-commerce and personal productivity with information systems. Assessment: Formal examination, tests, assignments, and practical projects Pre-Requisites: INYM111 and INYM 122 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM225 Electronic Business Purpose: To gain an understanding of electronic business. The course covers both theoretical E-Business issues as well as the practical skills required to develop a small E-Business website. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Discuss basic concepts of E-business. b) Discuss and explain theoretical and practical issues of conducting business over the internet and the Web. c) Identify the importance of e-business and its impact on traditional organizations d) Develop an e-business strategy. e) Research and evaluate a wide range of existing e-business operations (both web sites and business activities) . f) Design and produce a basic e-business web site and specify the off-line activities that would support it. Topics The theory component covers the fundamentals of E-Business, overview of the underlying internet technologies, retailing in EC, E-business models, payment systems, marketing, legal issues, management and future trends in E-Business. The practical component includes web site planning and structuring, HTML, XML, advanced HTML editing, client-side and server-side scripting, database connectivity, marketing, web-site usability. The practical component will culminate in your group project in which you are required to build a website. Assessment: Laboratory Exercises, Individual and Team Projects, Assignments & Presentations. Pre-Requisites: INYM218 & INYM111 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 weeks

Module Code: INYM226 Introduction to Databases Purpose: The development of conceptual and practical skills in database design, data modelling and relational models, and proficiency in SQL. The student acquires the foundation knowledge necessary to progress to evaluating database management systems. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Acquire the fundamental knowledge of database systems as well as web-based applications. b) Design normalized databases from users' requirements using E-R diagram. Know the rules to convert an E-R Diagram to

Relational schema (tables). c) Employ SQL queries effectively to define and manipulate the databases. d) Employ PHP language effectively to access and present the data from the database.

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e) Implement a significant web-based application in PHP and Myself. This application can be built from scratch or from an open-source framework.

Topics Abstraction and Modelling; Functional Dependency Modelling: data elements and dependencies; Entity Relationship Modelling; entity types, relationship types and attribute types; The Relational; Data Model; Normalization; Structured Query Language. Assessment: Written test s and examination, assignments, practical work and oral presentations. Pre-Requisites: INYM218 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM228 Computer Systems and Networks Purpose: The main aim of the module is to provide the student with an operational understanding of how communications systems work, and specifically how we can communicate information almost effortlessly, over any distance, with a high degree of reliability. The module provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and theories employed in computer networks. It aims to develop a foundation that can be used as the basis for further study or research in this field. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) describe what a layered network communication model is, and describe at least one such model in detail b) name several protocol suites and indicate their relationship to standard models such as the ISO Model for Open Systems

Interconnection c) Choose appropriate network hardware for real or hypothetical networks. d) identify security and privacy issues that relate to computer networks e) Solve mathematical problems in such domains as: bandwidth & data rate, Hamming codes, cyclic redundancy check Topics Introduction to communications systems, communications media, communications techniques, network topologies, local area networks, wide area networks, OSI model and layers.. Assessment: Individual assignments, group discussions, tests, and examination Pre-Requisites: INYM111, INYM 219 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM229 Web Programming and System Software Purpose: This course is designed to cover the features of popular programming languages specifically for creating web pages. Mouse rollovers, browser detects pop-up windows that launch when a web page loads or in response to specific actions, and form data-checking are just a few of the most popular uses of web programming languages that will be discussed. Programming will be done in a representative programming language. The also introduces prevalent operating systems and the hardware and networking of those systems. User level commands in the current PC operating system and the UNIX/LINUX operating system for managing files, system utilities, and task management are introduced. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate the use of general scripting concepts. b) Write dynamic, web-based programs that involve user input. c) Identify the constructs of the chosen programming language that are used for sequential, conditional, and iterative

programming as well as modular constructs. d) Furnish proof that he/she disposes of sufficient knowledge of and insight in the principles according to which operating

systems work as well as the ways in which they are implemented in operating systems such as, for example, UNIX/LiNUX and DOS/Windows.

e) Furnish proof of his/her ability to install operating systems on a computer. f) Furnish proof of his/her ability to use Linux instructions and utility programs. g) Manage files, use system utilities and tools, and manage tasks on two computing platforms. h) Define and identify terms related to computer systems, telecommunications, and networking. i) Manipulate and configure system resources. Topics Internet Programming Marking Up Web Content, Style of Web Content: CSS, Scripting: an overview, C# Language: short review of syntax and semantics vis-a-vis C++, XML and DOM, ADO.Net, ASP.Net, Web Forms and Controls, Web Services, Semantic Web Services, overview of operating systems, networking commands, genral utilities. Assessment: Individual assignments, group discussions, tests, and examination. Pre-Requisites: INYM 111, INYM219, INYM122, INYM216 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM313 Database Systems Purpose: This course covers information systems design and implementation within a database management system environment. Students are introduced to transaction processing with the associated concurrency, integrity and recovery problems of a transaction based system. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Identify the advantages and the disadvantages of database. b) Use a graphical user interface to create/modify database structure. c) Use database query language to create/modify the data user.

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d) Design & develop database applications of moderate complexity from the user needs including menu-driver user interface for processing the database.

e) Identify the concerns prevalent in multi-user database processing. Topics Data models and modelling tools/techniques; structured and object design approaches; models for databases: relational, hierarchical, networked and object orientated designs; CASE tools; Building a Database; Query Processing; Database operations; data dictionaries, repositories, warehouses; implementation. Assessment: Structured laboratory exercises, individual and team projects, assignments, oral presentations and seminars Pre-Requisites: INYM226, and INYM218 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM314 Project Management for Information Systems Purpose: This course covers the factors necessary for successful management of system development or enhancement. Both technical and behavioural aspects of project management are discussed. The focus is on management of development for enterprise-level systems. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) The operational challenges of managing projects as distinct from the challenges of managing processes . b) The fundamentals of project scheduling, including scheduling projects under uncertainty and resource constraints. c) Risk analysis in Project Management Topics Introduction to PM, Project Integration Mgt, Scope Management, Project planning, Project resource management Assessment: Structured laboratory exercises, individual and team projects, assignments, field reports, oral presentations and seminars Pre-Requisites: INYM218 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM 316: Computer Networks and Cryptology Purpose: This is an introduction to computer networks and data communications as well as the basics of cryptology. Students will gain an understanding networking protocols and system, as well as classic and contemporary encryption algorithms. Cryptanalysis techniques of classic ciphers will be studied and implemented. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Acquire a thorough understanding of the TCP/IP model and functions of its four composite layers . b) Appreciation of the associated protocols in an over viewing context. c) Understand communications technologies well enough to analyze and design business data network applications. d) Evaluate, select, and implement communication options within organizations. e) Consider, security, and business related issues as they relate to the field. f) describe TCP/IP security architecture; g) describe common security standards and protocols for network security applications. h) describe the encryption and decryption techniques and their implementation. Topics: The layered model; LAN/ WAN architectures, hardware, Client server programming basics, introduction to cryptology, security and privacy in networked systems. Assessment: Projects, lab practicals tests and a formal examination Pre-Requisites: INYM219, INYM227, INYM 229 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM325 Artificial Intelligence Purpose: This module aims to demonstrate a variety of techniques for capturing human knowledge and representing it in a computer in a way that enables the machine to reason over the data represented and mimic the human ability to deal with incomplete or uncertain data. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Description of what Artificial Intelligence means and how machines can be made to process information intelligently. b) Identifying the different fields that comprise Artificial Intelligence, namely search techniques, game playing, automated

reasoning, problem solving, natural language processing, expert systems, knowledge based systems, pattern recognition, computer vision, robotics, machine learning and heuristics.

c) Writing computer programs and/or use shell programs that solve problems intelligently. d) Writing programs in artificial Intelligent methods. e) Writing programs to implement AI in areas such as: robotic hardware, visual processing, knowledge representation,

intelligent search techniques and heuristics. Topics Symbolic artificial intelligence: symbolic knowledge representation, fuzzy logic engines, genetic algorithms, sub-symbolic artificial intelligence: sub-symbolic knowledge representation, artificial neural networks perceptions, feed forward networks, self-organizing networks

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Assessment: Practical case study demonstrations, individual and team projects, assignments and presentations, tests and formal examination Pre-Requisites: INYM226, INYM 216, INYM 122 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM 326 Business Wireless and Mobile Networking Systems Purpose: The course integrates topics at all layers of wireless and mobile systems, from wireless physical layer constraints through mobile application. The course emphasizes learning through experiments, case studies, and design projects. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Describe the basic components of a wireless network from the mobile unit through to the backbone infrastructure. b) Explain the various wireless access methods and associated networking systems. c) Define various terms associated with wireless data networking and third/future generation systems. d) Identify the key players in the wireless data networking arena and their strategic directions e) Explain WAP and its components. f) Differentiate and identify wireless Internet components. Topics: Characteristics and operation of contemporary wireless network technologies such as the IEEE 802.11 wireless local area network , Bluetooth wireless personal area network, operation of the TCP/IP protocol suite in a mobile environment, Mobile IP and a mobile ad hoc routing protocols; security issues and current solutions for wireless networks and mobile systems; Assessment: Projects, lab practicals tests and a formal examination Pre-Requisites: INYM 316 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM327 Management of Information Technology Purpose: Advances in technology are profoundly changing the way of doing business. Spate of failures in Information Technology project and systems led to a serious consideration of management issues in the industry. The course is aimed at equipping students with soft skills needed for effective IT management. A student, who successfully completes (by participating in all activities) INF 323, is well prepared to work in number of positions in the IT industry and/or, if the selection criteria are obtained, to move into postgraduate IS studies. Research and case study analysis form an integral part of this course, which will help students in understanding various issues in IT. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Apply simple methods of analysing and solving IT related problems requiring management attention. b) Understand configuration of business processes that are necessary to run the corporation and their relationships with legacy

systems and other functional applications. c) Design a framework for evaluating strategies; design application architecture to provide the information needed for decision

making and knowledge management. d) Understand the concept of ERP and how it is implemented in business processes; describe the role of collaborative systems

in developing more flexible, fast response organisations. e) Make intelligent choices about computer architectures and platforms with emphasis on both organisational integration and

flexibility Topics Foundations of IT Management, managing business processes, superior practices and legal issues in IT, developing and managing customer expectations, legal issues in information technology Assessment: Structured laboratory exercises, individual and team assignments, field reports, oral presentations, Case studies, Exams Pre-Requisites INYM111, INYM 216 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM328 Information Systems Project Purpose: This course covers physical design, programming, testing and implementation of the system. Implementation of object-orientated, client-server designs using a programming environment. And the development of an integrated technical architecture to serve a rapidly changing environment Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate Problem Solving b) Demonstrate application of theoretical knowledge (scientific / or otherwise) c) Demonstrate the understanding of Design concepts. d) Demonstrate Professional and technical writing and oral communication. Assessment: Individual project, oral presentations, demonstrations and a formal report Final Exam will focus on the following three key components: • Oral presentation: Language: articulation, fluency, grammar etc .Organization of talk: logical flow of thought, time keeping,

and coverage .Posters/Slides: Clarity, neatness, congestion, and logical flow of content. • Report Writing: Format, organization, completeness, content.

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• Design: Adherence to Specification, relevance and depth of feasibility study, justification of proposed solution system design, detailed design, simulation, implementation, performance evaluation.

Pre-Requisites: All level 1 , II modules and level III 1st semester modules Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

15.5 Statistics - Operations Research

Module Code: STOM211 Introduction to Operations Research Purpose: The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the decision making process including solving linear programming problems by the simplex method. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Present linear programming models b) Construct linear programming models using computer applications c) Apply simplex methods to solve linear programming models d) Determine the dual situation of the linear programming problems e) Identify the decision variables of linear programming model Topics Quantitative analysis and the decision making process, linear programming; formulation, graphical and simplex methods of solution, duality, post optimality analysis, applications. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STFM218 and STFM219 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STOM222 Network Analysis Purpose: The purpose of this course is to familiarize the students with the elementary operations research techniques. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Define the decision variables of the network models b) Construct the networks c) Calculate the minimum costs of the network models d) Use the computer software packages to solve the network models e) Develop the models used in transportation analysis Topics Transportation problem, transhipment and assignment models network models, shortest route problem, max-flow problem, CPM/PERT, computer applications. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STFM211 and STFM212 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STOM311 Dynamic Programming and Game Theory Purpose: The aim of this course is to acquaint the students with the derivations and applications of some operations research formulae. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Define the decision variables used in game theory and dynamic programming b) Determine the optimal allocations of resources c) Derive the formulae used in allocating resources d) Estimate the parameters of the resource allocation problems e) Identify data to be used in game theory and dynamic programming Topics Introduction to dynamic optimisation models, recursive models and their solution, theory of games with mixed strategies, graphical and linear programming methods of solution. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STOM221 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STOM312 Inventory Control, Production Planning and Scheduling Purpose: The purpose of this course is to teach students how to derive, solve and apply some operations research formulae. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Define the decision variables of the inventory control and scheduling theory

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b) Calculate the optimal order quantities c) Derive formulae of inventory control and scheduling d) Recommend sequence of jobs to be processed by the machines e) Identify data to be used in inventory control and scheduling Topics: Inventory control models; economic order quantity, quantity discounts, economic production lot size model, multiple item inventory models, static production planning models, machine task sequencing, job shop and flow shop scheduling, computer applications. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STOM228 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STOM321 Decision Theory and Reliability Theory Purpose: The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with operations research techniques in decision theory and reliability theory. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Determine the reliability of a component or a system in a manufacturing process b) List the alternative strategies in decision-making situations c) Recommend the best strategy to be used in decision-making situations d) Derive formulae used in reliability and decision theories e) Identify data to be used in reliability and decision theories Topics Reliability theory; structure function of a system, system reliability, bounds, decision analysis; decision making under certainty and uncertainty, decision theory with decision making under certainty, uncertainty and risk. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STOM311 and STOM312 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STOM322 Stochastic Processes Purpose: The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with operations research techniques in decision theory, reliability theory, queuing theory and Markov chains. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Select the best order of processing orders b) Define the decision variables in queuing theory c) Derive the formulae used in queuing theory d) Calculate the average service and arrival rates e) Identify data to be used in queuing and Markovian processes. Topics The Poisson process and generalisations, theory of queues; infinite population models, Markovian decision processes; methodology of Markov analysis and its applications, insights to stochastic phenomena of other quantitative models, case studies. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STOM311 and STOM312 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

15.6 Statistics

Module Code: STFM111 / WISK 115 Introduction to Statistics Purpose: Students will be introduced to the field of statistics and be familiarised to the basic concepts of statistics and its applications. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Recognize the importance of statistics in both the private and public sectors b) Summarize the data into a few summary measures (e.g. mean and standard deviation). c) Do simple statistical analysis. Organize, tabulate and graphically present sets of data d) Perform regression analysis and correlation coefficient between variables e) Calculate interest and annuities

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Topics Introductory Statistics, correlation and linear regression, introductory probability, interest and annuities. An introduction to time series index numbers. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: Basic Mathematics Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM112 Basic Statistics Purpose: The students will be introduced to the field of statistics and be familiarized to the basic concepts of statistics and its applications. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Define and solve problems using statistical procedures. b) Collect statistical data in the work situation. c) Organise, tabulate and Graphical presents sets of data. d) Calculate measures of central tendency e.g. arithmetic mean, and variance. e) Perform correlation coefficients between variables. Topics The purpose of statistics, methods of data collection and tabulation, sampling techniques, theory of measurement, data presentation (diagrammatic and graphical); frequency distributions and their graphical presentation; describing sets of numbers, measures of central tendency and dispersion, skewness, kurtosis, relationships between variables. Index Numbers. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: Basic Mathematics Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM121 Inferential Statistics and Operations Research Purpose: To acquaint students with decision-making processes of operations research and statistics Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Calculate confidence interval and formulate the hypothesis test. b) Use Chi-square test on categorical data to test dependency between variables c) Interpret and calculate ANOVA table and non-parametric statistics in real life situations d) Use Operations Research algorithms in solving problems Topics Binomial, Poisson, Negative Binomial, Exponential, Uniform, and Normal Distributions. Chi-square tests, estimations, hypothesis testing, introduction to analysis of variance, and non-parametric statistics. Linear programming; Formulation, Graphical and Simplex Method of Solutions, Transportation problems. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STFM111 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM122 Introduction to Financial Mathematics Purpose: The students will be introduced to financial Mathematics including the theory of interest, promissory notes, calculation of interest, the present value of a debt and the United States Rule. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Calculate the simple and compound interest b) Calculate simple discount c) Calculate the present value of a debt d) Use rules of partial payment to financial data sets e) Calculate and Analyse the rates of interest Topics The theory of interest, simple interest; ordinary and exact, promissory notes, present value of a debt, equation of value, simple discount, partial payments; United States Rule, compound interest; nominal and effective rates of interest, present value, equation of value, bonds, word problems. Assessment: Tests, tutorials, assignments and final examination Pre-Requisites: Basic Mathematics Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

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Module Code: STFM123 Introduction to Business Statistics Purpose: The students will be introduced to basic concepts of statistics and its business applications and acquaint students with decision-making processes of operations research and statistics Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Topics Descriptive Statistics, Binomial, Poisson, Negative Binomial, Exponential, Uniform, and Normal Distributions. Chi-square tests, estimations, hypothesis testing, introduction to analysis of variance, and non-parametric statistics, Linear Regression, Linear programming; Formulation, Graphical and Simplex Method of Solutions, Transportation problems. Financial Calculations. Assessment: Tests, tutorials, assignments and final examination Pre-Requisites: Basic Mathematics Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM125 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics Purpose: The students will be introduced to calculus, linear algebra, matrix properties and arithmetic, probability distributions, inferential statistics. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Topics Limits, Derivatives, Integration, systems of linear equations, linear dependence and independence, matrix properties and arithmetic, probability theory and discreet and continuous distributions, inferential statistics with applications of linear programming and regression. Assessment: Tests, tutorials, assignments and final examination Pre-Requisites: Matric Mathematics SG Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM113 Mathematical Techniques Purpose: Students will be introduced to the field of mathematics and be familiarised to the basic concepts of mathematical techniques and its applications. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Apply mathematical function concept from examples which include exponential and logarithmic functions b) Use a solution method for systems of linear equations; matrix algebra, linear programming problems in more than two

variables c) Analyse the rate of change of mathematical functions with differentiation as a facilitating technique to analyse the properties

of functions d) Define mathematical concepts correctly, to recognise the applicability of these concepts in practical situations, to formulate it

in mathematical symbols, and to obtain new information in those situations by applying the relevant properties and differentiation or linear algebra computation techniques, which include standard cases of the simplex method.

Topics The mathematical function concept; and logarithmic function; of linear equations; matrix algebra, linear programming problems in more than two variables; rate of change of mathematical functions with differentiation as a facilitating technique to analyse the properties of functions; formulate mathematical symbols; differentiation or linear algebra computation techniques and simplex method. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: Matric Mathematics LG Credits: 16 Duration: 8 Weeks

Module Code: STFM211 Distribution Theory with Simulation Purpose: The purpose of this course is to familiarize the students with the standard discrete and continuous probability distributions, teach them about moment generating functions, sampling and the central limit theorem. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Define functions of random variables b) Apply some theoretical probability distributions, the central limit theorem, etc in real-life situation c) Apply he suitable sampling method to a research situation d) Determine the suitable sample size for a particular experiment or survey e) Analyse the relationship of samples to populations and central limit theory

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Topics Functions of random variables jointly distributed random variables, standard discrete and continuous distributions, mathematical expectation and moment generating functions, sampling theory; determining sufficient sample size, the relationship of samples to populations and the Central Limit. Theorem, simulation using computer program. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STFM121 or STFM125 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM212 Statistical Inferences with Non-Parametric Purpose: The students will be introduced to Bayes theorem and will be familiarized with the derivations and applications of statistical formulae. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) State and prove the Bayes theorem b) Use confidence intervals to estimate population parameters c) Infer on the population using samples (i.e. hypothesis testing) d) Calculate the power of test and chi-square statistic e) Derive Chebychev's theorem and apply non-parametric statistic to real life data sets Topics Bayes theorem, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, power of tests, goodness of fit, contingency tables, Chebychev's theorem, applied non-parametric statistics. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STFM121 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM223 Statistical Computing Purpose: The students will learn how to use a computer to do statistical analysis. Different statistical packages will be studied including SAS, SPSS, MINITAB and./or STATISTICA Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Draw and interpret graphs and charts using computer programmes b) Construct multivariate regression models c) Prepare data files and organize large sums of data d) Use a computer to approximating probabilities and percentage points of selected probability distributions e) Summarise, validate and analyse data using computer programmes Topics Data organisation and creating data files. Programming and use of at least one of the statistical software (SAS, SPSS, Minitab, Statistica) for: Approximating probabilities and percentage points of selected probability distributions; uniform random number generators and tests of random number generators, generation of variates from specific distributions; sampling and randomisation. Multiple regression analysis, analysis of data for classification models, Balanced incomplete fixed - effect models, ANOVA and variance component estimation, unconstrained optimisation and non-linear regression and model fitting. Assessment: Continuous assessment, present a project report on a practical computing problem and formal examination. Pre-Requisites: STFM211 and STFM212 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM228 Experimental Design with Survey Sampling Purpose: The students will get acquainted to the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) including different designs of experiments, namely completely randomised design, randomised block design, Latin squares, factorial and nested designs. The importance of the course is to Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Name the design of experiment suitable for an experiment b) Organise or prepare the data for Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) c) Apply different designs of experiments in real-life situations d) Apply the principles of experimental design e) Analyse the experimental data in real-life situations

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Topics Analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, completely randomised designs, randomised block design, Latin square designs, factorial experiments, nested designs, survey sampling. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STFM111 and STFM121 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM222 Categorical Data Purpose: The importance of this course is to teach students how to analyse categorical data using the chi-square test, loglinear, logit models as well as probit and ordinal logistic models. The course also introduces the students to limit-dependent variables. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Name the right statistical method of regression model to be used to analyse the categorical data b) Apply the chosen statistical method (e.g. chi-square test) correctly regarding the assumptions to real-life situations c) Demonstrate the ability to identify a limited-dependent variable d) Demonstrate the ability to use a computer to fit regression models e) Analyse categorical data using say the chi-square test, logistic, probit modelling or the tobit model Topics Categorical data analysis; chi-square tests, loglinear, logit, ordinal logistic models and probit models; limited - dependent variables and to bit models. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STFM111 and STFM121 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM311 MRegression Analysis and Multivariate Techniques Purpose: The students will be introduced to different types of multivariate statistical techniques, namely multiple regression, principal component analysis, factor analysis and discriminate analysis. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Interpret the mutlivariate normal distributions b) Apply multiple regression analysis in real-life situations c) Apply principal component to analyse large data sets d) Use factor analysis to load factors when constructing multivariate normal data set e) Design and calculate cluster and discriminant analysis Topics Matrix Methods; the multivariate normal distribution and related topics, multiple regression analysis, principal component analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis and discriminate analysis. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STFM212 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM312 Time Series Analysis Purpose: The students will be introduced and acquainted to the different time series stochastic processes and analyses. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Draw time series plots b) Use smoothing and decomposition methods to short term forecasting c) Identify and fit suitable statistical models to two time series data d) Develop ARIMA processes e) Model, validate and forecast time series data Topics Introduction to time series analysis, smoothing and decomposition methods, bivariate analysis, stationary processes; moving processes, Autoregressive processes and ARMA processes, nonstationary processes. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STFM211 and STFM212 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM322 Econometric Methods Purpose: The importance of the course is to teach students how to fit a proper regression model to data. This basically involves different methods of fitting a regression model; namely OLS, GLMS and MLE, model selection, selection of regressions, etc. Both Linear Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Define and explain what "econometrics" is all about

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b) Organise and code data for econometrics analysis c) Investigate the data for multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation and outliers and be able to check the fitted model

for any violation of the assumptions (I.e. diagnostic testing) d) Estimate a linear model e) Estimate a non-linear model Topics Introduction to linear modeling, regression analysis, least squares method, maximum likelihood estimation, dummy variables, model selection, selection of regressors, diagnostic tests; multicollinearity, autocorrelation and heteroscedasticity, outliers, types of residuals including recursive residuals; Introduction to nonlinear models, linear transformations, methods of fitting nonlinear models; least squares method, iterative methods including the Gauss-Newton and Marquardt methods. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STFM311 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM322 Forecasting Methods Purpose: The students will be taught how to do forecasting using either time series or multiple regression analysis basing on data collected over time. The method of Box and Jenkins is emphasized. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Model time series data by simple and multiple regression and the Box-Jenkins methods b) Apply regression and the Box-Jenkins methods c) Identify a time series model d) Estimate the parameters of the identified model e) Estimate the parameters of the identified model f) Perform diagnostic checks on the estimated model to assess the goodness-of-fit Topics Revision of time series analysis and regression analysis, the role of forecasting in decision making, time series forecasting, multiple regression forecasting, introduction to Box-Jenkins method, qualitative methods (i.e. Delphi), with applications of non-parametric methods (i.e. Neural Networks). Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STFM311 and STFM312 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

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16. SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 16.1 Industrial Psychology

Module Code: IOPS111 Introduction to Industrial Psychology Purpose: To expose students to the principles and development Industrial Psychology. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Describe the fundamentals of Industrial Psychology b) Interpret the basic psychological principles c) Define the role of Industrial Psychology d) Use principles of Industrial Psychology I.e. Motivation e) Identify basic theories in Industrial Psychology Topics Basic psychological principles applied to industry; an overview of the different fields of Industrial Psychology, viz. Organisational Behaviour, Career Psychology and Consumer Psychology. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: IOPS121 Basic Concepts of Organisational Behaviour Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) demonstrate knowledge of the nature and importance of a safe and healthy work environment that enhances the quality of

the work life of employees; b) show insight into the problems that workers experience regarding safety, health, quality of work life and the human-

technology interaction; c) demonstrate knowledge of the application of ergonomics by designing models to fit body posture, the office/work

environment, designing for special populations and the practical application of the models by means of the ergonomics checklist;

d) demonstrate knowledge of the connection between work and psychological well being (e.g. Psychological adjustment); e) know the determinants and causes of work maladjustment and the implications thereof for safety; f) demonstrate knowledge of the types of work dysfunctions and other work-related and organisational maladjustments; g) demonstrate knowledge of the ways in which organisations should go about to ensure a safe and healthy work environment

conducive to improving the quality of work life; and h) demonstrate knowledge of the most important provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) in

maintaining safe and healthy work environments. Topics The effect of individual behaviour on satisfaction, absenteeism, turnover and productivity. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: IOPS212 Consumer Psychology Purpose: The influence of individual, group and organisational behaviour on consumer behaviour. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain the influence on buyer behaviour b) Apply the difference models of buyer behaviour c) Demonstrate knowledge of the influence of culture on buyer behaviour d) Determine effective promotional strategy e) Distinguish between different strategies of influencing buyer behaviour Topics Models of buying behaviour; the influence of support groups, advertising and culture on buyer behaviour. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: IPSM211 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: IOPS221 Career Psychology Purpose: This module provides an understanding and analysis of career issues; individual career perspectives; individual and organisational strategies for career management. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain the importance of Career Management b) Demonstrate the relevance of life cycles to career stages c) Apply the different theories of career choice. d) Investigate and advise individuals on the different strategies used for career management. e) Determine implications for careers when organisations experience change, e.g. restructuring.

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Topics: Early, mid, and late career issues; the life cycle compared to career stages; strategies for career management; different theories of career choice. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: IPSM111 & IPSM121 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: IOPS311 Organisational Psychology Purpose: This module provides an understanding of the influence of individual, group and organisational structures on satisfaction, absenteeism, turnover and productivity. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain the influence of individual, group and organisational structure variables on satisfaction, absenteeism, labour turnover

and productivity b) Apply theories of organisational behaviour (OB) c) Compare and contrast theories (OB) from different schools of thought d) Identify the implications of individual and group behaviour to management e) Suggest ways of explaining, predicting and controlling behaviour of employees in organisations Topics: Individual variables, e.g. personality; group variables, e.g. leadership; organisational structure variables, e.g. organisational development and change. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: IOPS321 Psychometrics and Research Methodology Purpose: This course covers the theory and practical application of psychological assessment as well as the research methodology applicable to Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Understand the history of psychological testing b) Understand the various types of testing c) Understand the measurement concepts of central tendency, variability, distribution and correlation d) Understand the concepts of reliability and validity and apply this knowledge in evaluating test and interpreting assessments e) Understand the principles of test construction and standardization f) Develop the ability to select test for specific purposes g) Understand how aspects of individual and group differences influence testing and scores h) Develop the ability to administer, score and interpret psychological tests i) Analyse various research methods, their strengths, weaknesses and limitations and write a research proposal. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PSDT111 Professional Skills Development Purpose: This course Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Outcome 1: demonstrate personal attributes, such as self-management, taking responsibility and being motivated; Outcome 2: know and demonstrate insight into the role of group dynamics, demonstrate an ability to work in a group, lead a

group and manage diversity; Outcome 3: demonstrate an ability to manage change; and Outcome 4: demonstrate the ability to do career planning and understand the chosen career environment. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

16.2 Human Resource Management

Module Code: HRMA111 Introduction to Human Resource Management (HRM) Purpose: This module provides an understanding of the main HRM functions, and gives an overview of the field of HRM. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Apply in practice his knowledge of evaluation techniques. b) Understand the different HRM functions. c) Understand the interdependency of the HRM functions, and their importance to organisational well being

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d) Distinguish between the various fields of specialisation within HRM. Topics Introduction to the main HRM functions, viz. Recruitment, selection and placement, as well as an overview of the field of HRM, viz. personnel evaluation, training and development, reward systems and Industrial Relations. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: HRMA121 The Functions of Human Resource Management Purpose: This module provides practical knowledge and skills regarding the basic HRM roles and functions, e.g. techniques of recruitment, selection and evaluation. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Recruit, select, place and evaluate employees. b) Advise on reward systems. c) Recognise the importance of the role and functions of the HRM department. Topics Recruitment, selection, placement, evaluation, reward systems and the various roles of the HRM department as a staff function, e.g. as change agent, and as expert adviser to management and employees. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: HRMA211 Training and Development Purpose: The course covers both a macro-perspective as well as a micro-perspective on Human Resource Training and Development in South Africa. The student will be introduced to macro concepts such as the role of the state in training and development, as well as such micro aspects as designing training programmes. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Understand the macro milieu of training and development in South Africa. b) Implement a training programme. c) Evaluate a training programme d) Determine training needs. e) Design a training programme. Topics The role and functions of training boards, a strategic approach to training management, the different phases of training design and evaluation of the effectiveness of training and development. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: HRNM111 and HRNM121 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: HRMA221 Performance Management and Rewards Purpose: This course covers performance measurement, performance development and interventions as well as reward systems and the reward-motivation linkage. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Know the importance of extensive stakeholder consultation prior to the design and implementation of both a performance

management system as well as a reward system. b) Evaluate the effectiveness of both systems. c) Do a job description and a job analysis. d) Conduct an effective reward system analysis prior to implementation. e) Construct and design a performance management system. f) Understand the importance of performance management to ensure organisational productivity. Topics Performance management processes and procedures job description, job evaluation, reward systems and the motivational effects of rewards. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: HRNM111; HRNM121 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: HRMA311 Employee Relations and Employment Legislation Purpose: Perspectives and context of Industrial Relations; collective bargaining and different IR processes and procedures. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Interpret different perspectives/approaches in industrial relations b) Apply disciplinary/grievance procedures

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c) Design retrenchment policies d) Analyse industrial actions e) Develop recognition agreements Topics Introduction to the context of IR with special reference to South African conditions; unions and collective bargaining; grievance and disciplinary codes; the practical application of labour law in the context of IR management. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: HRNM211 & HRNM221 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: HRMA321 Strategic Human Resource Management Purpose: This course covers the concepts and importance of strategic HRM in executing one of the primary functions of HRM, namely the timeous provisioning of human resources of the right calibre and desired competence to ensure the continued effective functioning Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain the various strategic approaches. b) Recognise, explain and appreciate the importance of strategic HRM in private and public sector organisations. c) Understand and apply HRM strategy. d) Analyse human resource needs. Topics Introduction to the concept of strategy in HRM; defining the strategic context; development of HRM strategies and staffing; building the organisation and developing capabilities. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: HRNM211 & HRNM221 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

16.3 Management

Module Code: MANM111 Introduction to Management and Management Processes Purpose: To expose students to the basic principles and processes of Management. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Describe the types of Business firms in South Africa b) Explain the concepts of needs and needs satisfaction. c) Explain the importance of management within organisations. d) Utilise basic planning, organise, leading, motivation and controlling in business organisation and public sector departments

as the pillars of the management process. e) Analyse the role of management is playing in converting inputs from the environment into goods and services. Topics Needs and needs satisfaction; Introduction to management; types of business firms; the internal and external environments of a business organisation; introduction to the processes of planning, organising, leading and controlling; economic systems Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: MANM112/ BMAN111 Introduction to Business Management Purpose: To expose students to the basic principles and processes of Management. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate knowledge of the systematic nature of business management and the issues associated with the

establishment of new businesses. b) Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the different business functions. c) Demonstrate ability to execute a SWOT analysis and draw up a business plan. d) Prepare and present written and oral reports individually or as part of a team to audiences. Topics Needs and needs satisfaction; Introduction to management; types of business firms; the internal and external environments of a business organisation; introduction to the processes of planning, organising, leading and controlling; economic systems Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 8 Weeks

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Module Code: BMAN121 General Management Purpose: To introduce students to general management. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate comprehension of the role of managers in organisations while appreciating human resource and change

management issues. b) Demonstrate that organisations operate as systems. c) Analyse information and make informed decisions. d) Demonstrate leadership and motivational skills. Topics The functions of management Marketing, Finance, Purchasing, Operations, Human resources, and Industrial & Public Relations. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: BMAN211 Introduction to Marketing Management Purpose: This module provides an understanding and analysis of the marketing environment; target markets; marketing research; and basics of strategic marketing variables. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain the nature of marketing management. b) Apply marketing management theories in practical situations. c) Demonstrate an understanding of the processes of market segmentation, targeting and positioning. d) Practically apply the marketing matrix. Topics Marketing environment; selection and analysis of target markets; the importance of marketing research and marketing information systems; strategic marketing variables; product concepts; developing and managing products; pricing decisions and pricing policies; marketing distribution channels; wholesaling and retailing; distribution concepts; promotion concepts; the people concept in marketing management; and international marketing. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: MANM121 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: BMAN218 Personal Financial Management Purpose: The course covers the implementation of a personal financial management system and/or environment. The student will be introduced to concepts like financial discipline and control, financial guidelines, estate planning, investment opportunities, long-term Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate ability to understand the importance of personal financial planning. b) Demonstrate comprehension of career planning. c) Analyse investment opportunities. d) Evaluate banking services. Topics Personal financial management planning; future finances forecasting and planning; financial discipline; personal financial guidelines; estate planning; investment opportunities (national and international); personal long-term insurance portfolio analysis; loan facilities and personal banking. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: BMAN219 Entrepreneurship and Business Opportunities Purpose: This module provides an understanding of the concept of entrepreneurship and business opportunities, including the important small business management functions of planning, organising, leading and controlling. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate knowledge of the concept of entrepreneurship and the importance of entrepreneurs to the economy. b) Evaluate the internal and external problems of small businesses. c) Conduct feasibility. d) Demonstrate ability to initiate and organise operations in a small business.

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Topics Introduction to the concept of entrepreneurship and business opportunities; differentiating between creativeness and innovation; the management of a small business; general management issues and problems; the financial, marketing, purchasing, staffing, public relations, and administration functions in a small business. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: BMAN221 Purchasing Management and Supply Chain Management Purpose: This course covers the concept and importance of purchasing management in private and public sector organisations; The purchasing function and purchasing inventory control is included. The importance of computerisation in purchasing management will be ill Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the activities and processes involved in purchasing and supply chain

management. b) Compile purchasing procedures and formulate a purchasing policy. c) Analyse purchasing related information and make informed decisions. d) Demonstrate ability to apply computer soft ware in inventory management. Topics Introduction to the concept of purchasing management; the purchasing functions; Purchasing and inventory control; Purchasing management and computerisation. Practical assignments. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: MANM221 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: BMAN222 Creative Entrepreneurship Purpose: This module provides practical knowledge and skills in creative entrepreneurship. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of creative entrepreneurship. b) Identify opportunities for creative entrepreneurship and convert them into feasible ideas. c) Identify and evaluate environments for the establishment of projects. d) Demonstrate the ability to implement creative problem-solving techniques. e) Generate ideas within a group context. f) Demonstrate the ability to prepare a report as an individual or as a part of a team and to communicate these results in writing

as well as verbally. Topics The concept of the creative process; Creative entrepreneurship and conversion into feasible ideas; Collect available information and use it in project planning Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: BMAN227 Entrepreneurship and Financial Aspects in SMMEs Purpose: This module provides practical knowledge and skills regarding basic accounting in SMME's. Analysis of financial statements, capital requirements, break-even analysis and budgeting techniques are demonstrated in a practical manner. Credit control management. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Describe the characteristics and basics of accounting and financial management in small businesses b) Analyse a set of financial statements c) Determine the capital requirements of a small business d) Execute a break-even analysis and make decisions based on the analysis e) Compile a budget and business plan Topics Basic accounting and financial management in SMME's; analysis of financial statements; capital requirements of the small business enterprise; break-even analysis; budgeting; credit extension and debt collection in SMME's. Stock management, taxation and insurance issues. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: ACCS111; ACCS121 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: BMAN229 Investment and Financial Risk Management Purpose: Various investment opportunities and related financial risks attached to various investments; Investment analysis and risk evaluation; Money market and money market securities; Capital market and securities; interest rates and capital growth potential

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Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of investment management and recognise the different investment options

available. b) Differentiate between money market and capital market operations. c) Analyse and assess policies, standards and risks associated with investment. d) Demonstrate comprehension of foreign exchange controls associated with international investments. Topics Introduction to different investment opportunities (national and international); interest rates and capital growth potential; tax implications; Money and capital market operations; investing in State securities; investment risks analysis; Foreign exchange control regarding overseas investments. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: MANM221 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: BMAN311 Financial Management Purpose: This module provides an understanding of the financial management function in the private and public sector organisations. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain the strategic role of financial management. b) Apply the concept of time value of money in financial planning and analysis. c) Demonstrate skill in applying the techniques of capital budgeting, working capital management and financial risk

management. d) Analyse financial statements, assess financial health of organisations and make sound decisions based on ratios. Topics Goals and objectives of financial management; Financial analysis and planning; Working capital management and risk/return decisions; Capital budgeting process and evaluation; Time value of money techniques; Market value maximisation; Profit management and liquidations. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: MANM121; ACCS111; ACCS121 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: BMAN313 Production and Operations Management Purpose: This course covers an introduction to the production and operations function in the private and public sectors of the economy. It also includes the important areas of operations planning and decision making. Other areas covered are process capacity building Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain the production and operations functions in organisations. b) Demonstrate ability to plan low level production and operation activities. c) Apply the principles of process capacity building, inventory control and total quality management. d) Demonstrate ability to correlate processes in production and operations management to other functional areas of

management. Topics Introduction to the production and operations function; Operations planning & decision making; Planning and decision making criteria in production & operations management situations; The five major areas - process capacity building, inventory management, workforce and quality issues, importance of the interacting with strategic planning and business policy, strategic marketing management, and financial management. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: MANM121; MANM221 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: BMAN321 Strategic Management and Business Policy Purpose: Approaching the problems of an organisation from the CEO's point of view; Environmental analysis; Strategy formulation, Implementation and Control Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Evaluate the internal and external environments of an organisation. b) Apply a SWOT analysis as a basis for formulating strategy. c) Develop and implement a strategic audit in an organisation. d) Evaluate and choose between the different strategies available to an organisation. Topics Analysis of the external and internal environments of an organisation (private and public sector); Performing a SWOT analysis; Strategy formulation; Growth, Stability and Retrenchment Business Strategies; Implementing a strategy; Controlling implemented strategies; practical strategic audits and case analysis. Pre-Requisites: MANM311 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

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Module Code: BMAN326 Project Management Purpose: This course covers Top Management's role in project management and concentrates on the following: communication, planning, feasibility and viability studies, resources allocation, and computer software for project management. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain project management and the basic techniques used in the various fields to ensure better delivery. b) Apply tools and techniques of project management to the design and execution of projects. c) Determine the feasibility and viability of projects d) Organise project resources and teams for the successful implementation of projects. e) Choose and use appropriate computer software to monitor the implementation of projects. Topics Project phases; Top management and project management; strategic planning implementation and project management; estimating and planning; feasibility and viability studies; resources allocation; evaluation and control of projects, project financing and progress monitoring methods; project management and computer software. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: BMAR211 Services Marketing Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate systematic knowledge of marketing within a service environment, including service quality, the service delivery

process, insights into service customers and their decision-making, an understanding of the different available pricing strategies, as well as integrated service marketing communications.

b) Demonstrate skills to; design and develop a proper service offering, analyse and identify a pricing strategy relevant to a specific service market, suggest ways of how to build customer relationships and loyalty and to recover service failure.

c) Demonstrate the ability to undertake a literature and environmental review of the service environment and prepare a report as individual or as part of a team and to communicate these results in writing as well as verbally.

Pre-Requisites: MANM121 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: BMAR221 Consumer Behaviour Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate knowledge of; consumer behaviour, the consumer as an individual, consumers in their social and cultural

settings and the consumer decision-making process. b) Demonstrate skills, based on the understanding of concepts and theories, to identify the role of consumer research and

market segmentation in consumer behaviour as well as how consumer behaviour influences the marketing environment. Pre-Requisites: MANM121 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: BMAR311 Product Decision Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate systematic knowledge of product decisions - the classification of products, new product development, individual

and multiple product decisions, product positioning and the product life cycle concept – as an element of the marketing mix. b) Demonstrate skills to identify and analyze product related issues and to suggest a suitable product strategy to address the

product issues as components of the marketing mix. c) Demonstrate the ability to apply and evaluate the relevant theory and concepts as well as the ability to use the knowledge

gained to suggest product strategies as part of the marketing mix decisions to businesses as an individual or member of a team and to communicate the strategy verbally and in writing.


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Module Code: BMAR312 Price and Distribution Decisions Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate systematic knowledge of the importance of price, steps in setting price, determining the final price, designing

distribution channels, selecting channel members, logistics management, managing the distribution channel and the behavioural processes in distribution channels.

b) Demonstrate skills to price setting, determining a final price and distribution channel design and management. c) Demonstrate the ability to undertake a literature and environmental review to identify and analyse problems in price setting

and distribution management and to come up with solutions to solve the problems by writing reports and using applicable computer software.


Module Code: BMAR321 Marketing Research Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate systematic knowledge of marketing research; problem definition, research design, measurement and scaling,

questionnaire design, sampling design, fieldwork and data preparation, analysis and report writing. b) Demonstrate skills to identify and analyze marketing management problems and suggest solutions to these marketing

management problems by designing suitable marketing research projects and successfully reporting on the results of these projects.

c) Demonstrate the ability to undertake a literature and environmental review, plan a research project and prepare a research report as individual or as member of a team and to communicate in writing as well as verbally the research proposal and research report to a professional audience.


Module Code: BMAR322 Integrated Marketing Communication Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate systematic knowledge of integrated marketing communications (IMC), IMC advertising tools, promotional tools

and integration tools. b) Demonstrate skills to identify and analyse which IMC components would be best suited for different situations by compiling a

suitable IMC plan and campaign. c) Demonstrate the ability to undertake a situational review; plan an IMC campaign and prepare a research report as an

individual or as a member of a team; as well as to communicate the plan and campaign in writing and verbally to an audience.


Module Code: BRMM221 Business Research Management Outcomes: Pre-Requisites: BMAN121 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: WVES221 Understanding the World Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge and understanding of world views and ideologies by analysing, synthesizing and a

critique of the nature and function of, as well as the similarities and differences between world views and ideologies, different important contemporary manifestations of these views, and the influence of these views on issues of our time and world (including poverty, change, human rights, HIV-AIDS, power abuse, corruption, scholarship, etc.);

b) Demonstrate understanding for the interrelatedness of phenomena and of natural and social systems; c) Articulate a personal world view and a coherent own view about some of the core issues and problems of our time; d) Analyse and evaluate real life problems and case studies and argue and give feasible answers to these problems from an

own established world view; e) Report on his/her knowledge and viewpoints in a typical academic manner. Topics: Assessment: Continuous Assessment Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

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16.4 Public Administration

Module Code: CFDM111 Overview of Public Administration Purpose: Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Prepare scientifically and technically acceptable assignments. b) Explain public administration as an activity. c) Describe government services and functions. d) Explain principles of public administration. e) Describe ethics in public administration. Topics Technical requirements of assignment writing; Public administration as an activity; Government services and functions; Principles of public administration; Ethics in public administration. Assessment: Tests, Assignments and Exam Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: CFDM121 Principles and the Practice of Public Administration Purpose: Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain the effect of the external and internal environmental factors on public administration. b) Describe the arms of government in South Africa. c) Describe institutions at the three levels of government in South Africa and their roles. d) Explain intergovernmental relations and cooperative governance among the three levels of government in South Africa. Topics Public administration and the external and internal environment; Arms of government in South Africa: Legislature, Executive and Judiciary; Roles of institutions at the three levels of government in South Africa; Intergovernmental relations and cooperative governance in South Africa. Assessment: Tests, Assignments and Exam Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM117 Principles and the Practice of Public Administration Purpose: To give students a broad base knowledge of the field of Public Administration, and the context within which it operates Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain the meaning of public administration b) Explain how normative foundations affect the practice of public administration c) Explain the effect of external and internal environment factors on the practice of public administration d) Demonstrate understanding of the theories of governance and the effect of the Constitution on the practice of public

administration e) Identify structures and functions of government Topics The meaning of Public Administration; Governance, public administration and Constitution; factors of influence in the practice of public administration and Normative foundations of public administration Assessment: Tests, Assignments and Exam Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM118 Introduction to Public Administration Purpose: To introduce students to the theoretical foundations of Public Administration and the practical aspects of the discipline Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Describe Public Administration as a science and as art b) Explain the development of Public Administration as an academic discipline c) Describe the administrative process model of Public Administration d) Analyse the relationship between Public Administration and other academic disciplines e) Explain the concepts of intergovernmental relations and co-operative governance.

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Topics Definition of Public Administration; Science/art dichotomy in Public Admin; Development of Public Admin as an Academic Discipline; Application of Public Admin as national, provincial and local government; Intergovernmental relations and co-operative governance Assessment: Tests, Short Quizzes; tutorial exercises; Assignments and Exam; Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM126 Public Management Purpose: To introduce students to principles of Public Management, Analysis of the difference between public administration and public management, environment of public management and public management functions and skills. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Define Public Management b) Explain public management functions c) Explain public management skills d) Demonstrate understanding of the environment within which public management takes place e) Analyse the relationship between the traditional Public Administration and Public Management Topics Public Management environment, Public Management functions, Public Management Skills Relationship between traditional Public Administration and Public Management Assessment: Tests, Assignments and Exam Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM128 Organization of Government and Administration Purpose: To provide students with the knowledge of the various systems of government, government functions, goals of government, management principles, the regional, local and traditional authorities. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate understanding of the various systems of government as provided for in the constitutional law. b) Explain the original goals of government e.g. social welfare and economic welfare goals of government. c) Explain the nature and types of government functions as well as the nature of public services. d) Demonstrate the understanding that through the activity of public administration, government institutions perform a broad

spectrum of functions so that specific services can be rendered to society. e) Demonstrate the understanding of the public management principles which are imperative for good governance. f) Explain the structure of the legislative authority, executive and judicial authority of government. g) Demonstrate the understanding of regionalisation concept, the structure of local government system and the African tribal

system as another form of local government. Topics The various systems of government, the original goals of government, government functions, alternative ways of service delivery, public management principles, the legislative authority, executive and judicial authority, regionalisation concept, structure of local government and African tribal system. Assessment: Tests, Assignments and Exam Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM211 Public Financial Resource Management Purpose: To provide students with the knowledge and skills of managing public financial resources. To explain principles of financial resource management, financial policy-making, planning, leadership and control. To explain the financial management skills such as decision making, budgeting, managerial accounting and auditing and the legal framework for financial management Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Define Public Financial Resource Management b) Apply knowledge, tools, concepts and theories of Public Financial Resource Management c) Demonstrate ability to compile a budget d) Apply the principles of Public Financial Resource Management e) Analyse the legal framework for Public Financial Resource Management, e.g. Public Finance Management Act Topics Principles of Financial Resource Management, Managing Financial Resources, Financial Management Skills, Decision-making, Budgeting, Managerial Accounting and Auditing. Legal framework of financial resource management. Financial policy making, planning, leadership and control Assessment: Tests, Assignments and Exam Pre-Requisites: PAYM116 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

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Module Code: PAYM212 Development Management Purpose: To provide students with the knowledge and skills of managing development projects Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain and apply development theories b) Analyse urban and rural development management in South Africa c) Apply management techniques to development projects d) Explain the role of international agencies and institutions in development management e) Prepare funding proposals for development projects Topics: Assessment: Case studies, written assignments, tests and final examination Pre-Requisites: PAYM118 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM221 Public Human Resource Management Purpose: To inculcate knowledge and skills of managing human resources within transforming public and private organisations Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain components of Public Human Resource Management b) Demonstrate understanding of human resource planning in organisations c) Demonstrate understanding of recruitment and selection processes in organisations d) Demonstrate understanding of the development of a training programme for organisations e) Evaluate the effectiveness of HR legislation in South Africa Topics Components of Human Resource Management; place of Human Resource Management in Public Administration; Critical legislation impacting on the performance of human resource function Assessment: Pre-Requisites: PAYM116 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM222 Developmental Local Government and Administration Purpose: To introduce students to the concepts of local government and administration Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Define and explain the concept of local government and the different systems of local government b) Analyse legislation and policy framework of local government c) Explain municipal electoral process, municipal services and alternative municipal service delivery mechanisms d) Describe the local economic development and integrated development planning e) Analyse the differences between the South African system of local government and administration and those of other

countries Topics Assessment: Role plays, written assignments, case studies, tests and quizzes, final examination Pre-Requisites: PAYM118 Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM311 Organisational and Administrative Theories Purpose: To inculcate understanding of organisation theory and design issues, to build students' capacity to critically analyse organisational structures Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Describe the different perspectives to organisation theory b) Draw up organigrams in line with principles of organisation design c) Criticise bureaucratic theory of organising d) Evaluate public service transformation in the Republic of South Africa e) Differentiate between structural and functional approaches to organising Topics Theories of organising; Perspectives to Organisation theory; Organisation design and development; Evaluation of public service transformation Assessment: Tests, Assignments and Exam Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 8 Weeks

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Module Code: PAYM312 Research Methods in Public Administration Purpose: To introduce students to the basic procedures and techniques used in research studies, to explore how these procedures and techniques can be used, to provide administrators with answers to the numerous questions or problems they may be faced with by systematically studying the facts with parameters of a scientific method Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain how the research process begins and ends b) Conduct research at an elementary level c) Evaluate the significance of research within the field of Public Administration d) Develop research proposals e) Compare and contrast quantitative and qualitative research methodologies Topics Basic concepts of research; Steps in am Empirical Research Study; Research in Public Administration Assessment: Tests, Assignments and Exam/Project Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 8 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM321 Governmental Policy Analysis Purpose: To provide students with a basic understanding of the principles and techniques used in the systematic judgement and evaluation of public policies Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Define public policy analysis b) Demonstrate understanding of the various principles and techniques used in public policy analysis c) Identify the various and conflicting values that affect a policy or policies of government d) Evaluate measures against which policy actions can be designed and judged e) Evaluate the formulation and implementation of public policies Topics Problem structuring; Forecasting; Recommendation; Monitoring; Evaluation Assessment: Tests, Assignments and Exam Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 8 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM322 Comparative and International Administration Purpose: To inculcate understanding of the global environment within which public administration takes place by comparing the different systems of administration Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain the significance of the study of Comparative and International Administration b) Demonstrate understanding of mutual vulnerability among different countries c) Evaluate the role of international organisations in world affairs d) Compare and contrast administrative systems of two countries of your choice e) Compare the Organisation of African Unity with the African Union Topics Importance of comparative and international administration; Problems encountered in comparative studies; Case studies of different systems of administration; Evaluation of the administration of international organisations; Evaluation of public service transformation in South Africa Assessment: Tests, Assignments and Exam Pre-Requisites: PAYM116 Credits: 16 Duration: 8 Weeks

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17. MODULES OFFERED BY OTHER FACULTIES Details of the modules below are to be found in the Calendars of the respective faculties. 17.1 Faculty of Human & Social Sciences

Module Code: AGLE111 Introduction to Academic Literacy Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) demonstrate basic knowledge of learning strategies, academic vocabulary and register as well as the reading and writing of

academic texts in order to function effectively in the academic environment; b) communicate effectively orally and in writing in an appropriate manner in an academic environment; c) understand, interpret, and evaluate basic academic texts and write appropriate academic genres in a coherent manner by

making use of accurate and appropriate academic conventions; d) listen, speak, read and write accurately, fluently and appropriately in an ethical framework. Topics: Assessment: Formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: AGLE121 Academic Literacy Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of appropriate computer programmes, as well as apply learning, listening, reading and

writing strategies, use academic language register and read and write academic texts, in order to function effectively in the academic environment;

b) As an individual and a member of a group communicate effectively orally and in writing in an ethically responsible and acceptable manner in an academic environment;

c) As an individual and a member of a group find and collect scientific knowledge in a variety of study fields, analyse, interpret, and evaluate texts, and in a coherent manner synthesise and propose solutions in appropriate academic genres by making use of linguistic conventions used in formal language registers.

Topics: Assessment: Formal examination Pre-Requisites: AGLE 111 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: KCOM226 Effective Communication Outcomes: a) The overall outcome set by the modules is that, by the end of the semester, the student should be able to communicate

orally and specifically audibly (voice and speech), understandably (language use, organisation and audience adapting), and with conviction (non-verbal communication).

b) In order to achieve this the student also needs to know the theoretical guidelines for effective spoken communication to reproduce these clearly and explicitly in his/her specific field.

c) Regarding written communication, the aim is that the student should know and reproduce the theoretical guidelines for the successful writing of reports and memoranda so well (choice of words, sentences, format, medium, expression) that he/she should be able to apply these in practice in his/her specific field.

Topics: Learning and reading development Assessment: Formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 8 Duration: 12 Weeks

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17.2 Faculty of Law

Module Code: MLAW111 Introduction to Contracts and Business Law Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: • Demonstrate general knowledge of the general principles of the law of contract and the general principles of business law. • Apply the principles in a basic case study and make a recommendation. • Identify and solve basic legal problems. • Logically and systematically formulate and argue a legal point of view. • Show insight in the connection between different aspects of the law of contracts and business law. Assessment: Formative: Will be communicated in writing to students at the start of the semester Summative: 1 x 3 hour examination; weight - 50 Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: MLAW121 Business Forms Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to show the theoretical and practical knowledge of the law regarding the different forms of enterprises by: • Demonstrating a sound knowledge and insight of the law regarding partnership, close corporations and certain aspects of

the company law. • Analyzing case studies and providing legal advice. • Applying the applicable legal rules or norms regarding the different forms of enterprises to the establishment thereof,

membership requirements, internal and external relationships. • Applying the rules in practice. Assessment: Formative: Will be communicated in writing to students at the start of the semester Summative: 1 x 3 hour examination; weight - 50 Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: MLAW311 Commercial Law: Advanced Company Law Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Demonstrate a complete theoretical and practical knowledge of the law regarding the general principles and administration of companies and demonstrate an ability to apply in case studies the relevant statutory and common law principals – with specific reference to: • corporate functionaries, capacity and representation, offer of shares for subscription and sale, • share capital, majority rule and minor protection, company financial statements, auditors, • company groups, reorganizations and arrangements, judicial management and • winding up of companies and close corporations. Assessment: Formative: Will be communicated in writing to students at the start of the semester Summative: 1 x 3 hour examination; weight - 50 Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 16 Duration: 16 Weeks

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18. QUALIFICATIONS AND PROGRAMMES - POSTGRADUATE The North-West University is authorised to award the following postgraduate degrees in the Faculty of Commerce and Administration:* Qualification Programmes Curriculum and Code SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Hons Human Resource Management 504111 – E603M Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Hons Industrial Psychology 504112 – E604M Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Hons Industrial Relations 504113 – E605M Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Hons Management 504115 – E607M Bachelor of Administration B.Admin Hons Human Resource Management 548100 – E611M Bachelor of Administration B.Admin Hons Industrial Psychology 548105 – E612M Bachelor of Administration B.Admin Hons Industrial Relations 548106 – E613M Bachelor of Administration B.Admin Hons Public Administration 548107 – E610M Master of Commerce M.Com Human Resource Management 505113 – E803M/E804M Master of Commerce M.Com Industrial Psychology 505114 – E805M/E806M Master of Commerce M.Com Industrial Relations 505115 – E807M/E808M Master of Commerce M.Com Management 505116 – E809M Master of Administration M.Admin Human Resource Management 550100 – E814M/E815M Master of Administration M.Admin Industrial Psychology 550101 – E816M/E817M Master of Administration M.Admin Industrial Relations 550102 – E818M/E819M Master of Administration M.Admin Public Administration 550103 – E820M/E821M Master of Public Administration MPA Public Administration 557100 – E830M Master of Philosophy M.Phil Public Administration 187105 – E860M SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND DECISION DECISION SCIENCES Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Hons Applied Economics 504110 – E601M Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Hons Economics 504110 – E602M Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Hons Information Systems 504114 – E606M Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Hons Operations Research 504116 – E608M Bachelor of Commerce B.Com Hons Statistics 504117 – E609M Master of Commerce M.Com Economics 505112 – E801M/E802M Master of Commerce M.Com Operations Research 505118 – E812M/E813M Master of Commerce M.Com Statistics 505117 – E810M/E811M GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP Postgraduate Diploma in Management PGDM Financial Management 549102 – E530M Postgraduate Diploma in Management PGDM Human Resource Management 549101 – E531M Postgraduate Diploma in Management PGDM Marketing Management 549100 – E533M Postgraduate Diploma in Management PGDM Training and Development Managemt 549103 – E523M Postgraduate Diploma in Management PGDM Local Governance Management 549104 – E524M Postgraduate Diploma in Management PGDM Operations Management 549105 – E525M Postgraduate Diploma in Management PGDM Public Financial Management 549107 – E526M Postgraduate Diploma in Management PGDM Labour Relations Management 549106 – E527M Postgraduate Diploma in Management PGDM Small Business Management 549108 – E528M Postgraduate Diploma in Management PGDM Information Systems Management 549109 – E529M Postgraduate Diploma in Management PGDM Public and Non-Profit Management 549111 – E530M Master in Business Administration MBA Finance E831M Master in Business Administration MBA Human Resource Management E832M Master in Business Administration MBA Public Sector Management E833M Master in Business Administration MBA Business and Governmental Relations E834M Master in Business Administration MBA Entrepreneurial Management E836M Master in Business Administration MBA Operations and Decision Management E835M Master in Business Administration MBA Marketing Management E837M ALL SCHOOLS Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D Economics 506112 - E901M Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D Business Management 506111 - E902M Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D Industrial Psychology 506113 - E903M Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D Information Systems 506114 - E904M Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D Statistics 506115 - E905M Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D Operations Research 506116 - E906M Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D Business or Public Management 506108 – E907M

* It should be noted that some of the programmes will be presented only if there is an adequate number of students and on the availability of qualified personnel to present them.

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19. PROGRAMMES IN THE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 19.1 Bachelor of Commerce (B Com Hons)

Purpose of Qualification a) To provide qualifiers with comprehensive knowledge, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, effective oral and

written communication skills, problem solving skills in the field of business, commerce and management studies; that would enable them to be self-driven, and integrated thinkers who can critically evaluate the literature pertaining to the field of specialization and continue professional growth.

b) To provide South Africa with commerce post-graduates who are capable of contributing to economic growth and job creation as entrepreneurs and professionals.

c) To provide South Africa with a significant number of commerce post-graduates in order to ensure that the local leadership base in innovative knowledge, economic and scholarly activity is widened.

Entrance Requirements To be admitted to the qualification a student should have:

a) Formal Qualifications: b) B.Com. Degree or another approved related Commercial Bachelors Degree and have passed the final

course in the subject in which he/she wishes to proceed; or c) Be in possession of another degree and have passed at least five B.Com courses which include subjects

such as Economics, Management, Accounting, and Quantitative Methods and have passed the final course in the subject in which he/she wishes to study; or

d) Post-graduate Diploma in Management or equivalent OR

e) Recognition of prior learning for access to this qualification f) In cases where prior learning at other institutions, or relevant experience, is deemed by the Dean to

compensate for the lack of formal qualifications required above, a candidate may be admitted to the Faculty.

Duration of Qualification Minimum: Two Semesters Maximum: Four Semesters Minimum Credit Requirements 120 Credits PROGRAMMES LEADING TO THE QUALIFICATION:

19.1.1 Human Resource Management (504111)

Purpose of the Programme a) The postgraduate programme in Industrial Psychology is designed to provide students with a sound basis of

Industrial Psychology theory as well as the application of principles in the business world. b) The postgraduate courses are in line with the development of academic research in the field and also with

the increasing demand for quantitative techniques (for analysis) in practice. c) The exposure to disciplines in a variety of functional areas will successfully prepare students for professional

careers as Human Resource managers/specialists, in academic institutions and in the new millennium in private as well as public sector organisations.

Admission Requirements

a) Admission to the Human Resource Management programme is limited to approved students with credits in Industrial Psychology/Human Resource Management at the 300 level or their equivalent or a related field, e.g. Management (see general rules for admission).

b) To be admitted to the Honours programme a student shall have obtained an average of 60% in IPSM311/HRNM311 and IPSM321/HRNM321 or equivalent.

c) Students admitted to the programme are expected to have a good grounding in Mathematics and Statistics. This requirement can be met by successfully completing STFM111 and STFM121.

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Prescribed Curriculum (E603M)

Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 HRNM611 Human Resource Training

and Development 12 HRNM621 Strategic Human Resource

Management 12

HRNM612 The Human Resource Management Function

12 MCLM621 Labour Law 15

HRNM671 Research Project 60 IPSM622 Career Psychology 12 Total Credits 84 Total Credits 39

19.1.2 Industrial Psychology (504112)


Industrial Psychology theory as well as the application of principles in the business world. b) The postgraduate courses are in line with the development of academic research in the field and also with the

increasing demand for quantitative techniques (for analysis) in practice. c) The exposure to disciplines in a variety of functional areas will successfully prepare students for professional

careers as Psychometrists/Counsellors/Industrial Psychologists, in academic institutions and in the new millennium in private as well as public sector organisations.

Admission Requirements a) Admission to the Industrial Psychology programme is limited to approved students with credits in Industrial

Psychology at the 300 level or their equivalent or a related field, e.g. Human Resource Management (see general rules for admission).

b) To be admitted to the Honours programme a student shall have obtained an average of 60% in IPSM311 and IPSM321.

c) Students admitted to the Honours programme are expected to have grounding in Mathematics and Statistics. This requirement can be met by successfully completing STFM111 and STFM121


Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 IPSM611 Psychometrics 12 IPSM622 Career Psychology 12 HRNM612 HRM Functions 12 IPSM621 Organisational Behaviour 12 IPSM671 Research Project 60 MCLM621 Labour Law 15 Total Credits 84 Total Credits 39

19.1.3 Industrial Relations (504113)

Purpose of the Programme a) The postgraduate programme in Industrial Relations is designed to provide students with a sound basis of

Industrial Relations theory as well as the application of principles in the business world. b) The postgraduate courses are in line with the development of academic research in the field and also with the


careers as Industrial Relations managers in academic institutions and in private as well as public sector organisations.

Admission Requirements a) Admission to the Industrial Relations programme is limited to approved students with credits in Industrial

Psychology at the 300 level or their equivalent or a related field, e.g. Human Resource Management (see general rules for admission)

b) To be admitted to this Honours programme a student shall have obtained an average of 55% in IPSM311 and IPSM321.

c) Students from other disciplines (e.g., those who majored in Management, Public administration, Psychology, Sociology or Communication) will also be considered for admission to the programme, provided that they have obtained a minimum of 60% in both of their majors. Admission will also be considered for graduates who have had a minimum of three years of experience in the Human Resource Management/ Industrial Relations field.


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Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 HRNM612 HRM Functions 12 HRNM622 Collective Bargaining and

Conflict Management 12

HRNM613 Industrial Relations and the Environment

12 HRNM621 Strategic Human Resource Management

12

HRNM671 Research Project 60 MCLM621 Labour Law 15 Total Credits 84 Total Credits 39

19.1.4 Management (504115)

Purpose of Programme a) The postgraduate programme in Management is designed to provide students with a sound basis of modern

management theory in the business world. b) The postgraduate courses are in line with the development of academic research in the field and also with the

increasing demand for quantitative techniques (for analysis) in business practice. c) The curriculum is designed to develop managerial potential in students by exposing them to advanced functional

disciplines in business management. d) Exposure to disciplines in a variety of functional areas will successfully prepare students for professional careers

as business economists, in academic institutions and in the new millennium private sector organizations. Admission Requirements a) Admission to the B Com Hons in Management programme is limited to approved students with credits in

Management at the 300 level or their equivalent or a related field. (See general rules for admission) b) To be admitted to the Honours programme a student shall have obtained an average of 60% in BMAN311 and

BMAN321 and an aggregate of at least 55% in any THREE of the following courses: BMAN211, BMAN221, BMAN219, BMAN326, BMAN227, BMAN229, BMAN221.

c) Students admitted to the Honours programme are expected to have grounding in Mathematics and Statistics. This requirement can be met by successfully completing STFM111 and STFM121.


Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 MANM617 Operations Management 18 MANM624 Advanced Materials

Management 18

MANM618 Advanced Management Theories

18 MANM626 Problems of Financial Management

18

MANM619 Marketing Research 18 MANM627 Strategic Management and Business Policy

18

MANM671 Research Project 12 Total Credits 66 Total Credits 54

19.2 Bachelor of Administration (B Admin Hons) Purpose of Qualification a) To provide qualifiers with comprehensive knowledge, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, effective oral and written

communication skills, problem solving skills in the field of public administration, public management, governance, and development management studies, that would enable them to be self-driven, and integrated thinkers who can critically evaluate the literature pertaining to the field of specialization and continue professional growth.

b) To provide South Africa with post-graduates who are capable of leading extensive governmental and non-governmental administrative and management transformation, as well guiding improved infrastructures and services.

c) To provide South Africa with professionals who are able to contribute to, and act within, a democratic, accountable, and responsive public sector environment and non-governmental environment.

d) To provide South Africa with a significant number of post-graduates in order to ensure that the local administrative and political leadership base in innovative knowledge, economic and scholarly activity is widened.

Entrance Requirements To be admitted to the qualification a student should have Formal Qualifications:

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a) B.Admin Degree or another approved related Administrative Bachelors Degree and have passed the final course in the subject in which he/she wishes to proceed; or

b) Be in possession of another degree and have passed at least five B Admin courses which include subjects such as Public Administration, Economics, Management, Accounting or/and Information Systems, Political Studies or International Relations, and Quantitative Methods and have passed the final course in the subject in which he/she wishes to study; or

c) Post-graduate Diploma in Management or equivalent OR d) Recognition of prior learning for access to this qualification e) In cases where prior learning at other institutions, or relevant experience, is deemed by the Dean to compensate

for the lack of formal qualifications required above, a candidate may be admitted to the Faculty. Duration of Qualification Minimum: Two Semesters Maximum: Four Semesters Minimum Credit Requirements 120 Credits

PROGRAMMES LEADING TO THE QUALIFICATION:

19.2.1 Human Resource Management (548104) (E611M)

The programme is identical to the B.Com. Hons Human Resource Management.

19.2.2 Industrial Psychology (548105) (E612M) The programme is identical to the B.Com. Hons Industrial Psychology.

19.2.3 Industrial Relations (548106) (E613M) This programme is identical to the B.Com. Hons Industrial Relations.

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19.2.4 Public Administration (548107) Purpose of the Programme a) To provide qualifiers with Graduate level knowledge, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, effective oral and written

communication skills, problem solving skills in the field of public administration, public management, governance, and development management studies, that would enable them to be self-driven, and integrated thinkers who can pursue continued professional growth.

b) To provide South Africa with graduates who are capable of leading extensive governmental and non-governmental administrative and management transformation, as well guiding improved infrastructures and services at local authority.

c) To provide South Africa with Public Administration professionals who are able to contribute to, and act within, a democratic, accountable, and responsive public administration environment.

d) To provide South Africa with a significant number of graduates in order to ensure that the local administrative and political leadership base of innovative and knowledge base economic and scholarly activity is widened.

Prescribed Curriculum (E610M) Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 PAYM611 Advanced Theories and

Practice of Public Administration

12 PAYM629 Research Methods in Public Administration

24

PAYM612 Public Organisation Science OR

12 PAYM627 Public Enterprises and Economic Development OR

12

PAYM613 Advanced Public Management

12 PAYM628 Advanced Local Government Administration

12

PAYM614 Research Methodology 12 ITPM611 Internships 24 PAYM616 Advanced Public Human

Resource Management 12

PAYM618 Advanced Public Financial Administration

12

Total Credits 60 Total Credits 60 19.3 Master of Commerce (M Com)

Purpose of Qualification a) To provide qualifiers with an advanced knowledge, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, effective oral and written

communication skills, problem solving skills in their chosen field, that would enable them to be self-driven, and integrated thinkers who can critically evaluate the literature pertaining to the field of specialization and continue professional growth.

b) To provide South Africa with researchers who are capable of contributing to the production and advancement of knowledge in commerce, business and management;

c) To provide South Africa with a significant number of researchers in order to ensure that the local research leadership and scholarly activity is widened.

Requirements To be admitted to the qualification a student should have: Formal Qualifications a) B Com Hons Degree or another approved related Commercial Honours Degree; OR b) Recognition of prior learning for access to this qualification c) In cases where prior learning at other institutions, or relevant experience, is deemed by the Dean to compensate

for the lack of formal qualifications required above, a candidate may be admitted to M.Com.

Duration of Qualification Minimum: Two Semesters Maximum: Four Semesters Minimum Credit Requirements 180 Credits

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PROGRAMMES LEADING TO THE QUALIFICATION: 19.3.1 Human Resource Management (505113)

Purpose of the Programme a) The postgraduate programme in Human Resource Management is designed to provide students with a sound

basis of Human Resource Management theory as well as the application of principles in the business world. b) The postgraduate courses are in line with the development of academic research in the field and also with the


careers as Human Resource Management specialists, in academic institutions and in private as well as public sector organisations.

Admission Requirements Admission to the Human Resource Management Masters programme is limited to approved students with an Honours degree in Industrial Psychology/Human Resource Management (also see general rules for admission). Prescribed Curriculum This programme can be through course work or by full dissertation: Full Dissertation Option This option requires registration in HRNM871: Full Dissertation in Human Resource Management. (E803M) Course Work Option (E804M) The following courses must be completed:

Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 HRNM811 Human Resource Management

Functions 15 HRNM821 Career Management 15

HRNM812 Human Resource Training and Development

15 HRNM822 Strategic Human Resource Management

15

HRNM873 Mini-dissertation 60 HRNM873 Mini-dissertation 60 Total Credits 90 Total Credits 30

19.3.2 Industrial Psychology (505114)


Industrial Psychology theory as well as the application of principles in the business world. b) The postgraduate courses are in line with the development of academic research in the field and also with the


careers as Counsellors/Human Resource Management specialists, in academic institutions and in private as well as public sector organisations.

Admission Requirements Admission to the Industrial Psychology Masters programme is limited to approved students with an Honours degree in

Industrial Psychology (also see general rules for admission). Prescribed Curriculum This programme can be through course work or by full dissertation: Full Dissertation Option This option requires registration in IPSM871: Full Dissertation in Industrial Psychology. (E805M) Course Work Option (E806M) The following courses must be completed:

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Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 IPSM811 Assessment and Counselling 15 HRNM822 Labour Management 15 IPSM812 Individual and Group Behaviour

in Organisations 15 HRNM821 Career Management 15

IPSM873 Mini-Dissertation 60 IPSM873 Mini-Dissertation 60 Total Credits 90 Total Credits 30

19.3.3 Industrial Relations (505115)

Purpose of the Programme a) The Masters’ programme in Industrial Relations is designed to provide students with a sound basis of Industrial

Relations theory as well as the application of principles in the business world. b) The postgraduate courses are in line with the development of academic research in the field and also with the


careers as Human Resource Management specialists/Industrial Relations managers, in academic institutions and in private as well as public sector organisations.

Admission Requirements Admission to the Industrial Relations Masters programme is limited to approved students with an Honours degree in Industrial Relations (also see general rules for admission). Prescribed Curriculum This programme can be through course work or by full dissertation: Full Dissertation Option This option requires registration in HRNM871: Full Dissertation in Industrial Relations. (E807M) Course Work Option (E808M) The following courses must be completed:

Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 HRNM811 Human Resource

Management Functions 15 HRNM822 Labour Management 15

HRNM812 Human Resource Training and Development

15 MCLM824 Dispute Resolution and the Regulation of Conflict

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HRNM873 Mini-dissertation 60 HRNM873 Mini-dissertation 60 Total Credits 90 Total Credits 30

19.3.4 Management (505116)

Purpose of the Programme To prepare students for advanced research. To prepare students for Doctoral work Admission Requirements This programme is limited to applicants with a B.Com Hons in Management. Programme Requirements The programme is only available through a research dissertation. This route requires registration in MANM871: Full Dissertation (E809M).

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19.3.5 Entrepreneurship (505124)

Purpose of the Programme To prepare students for advanced research. To prepare students for Doctoral work Admission Requirements This programme is limited to applicants with a B.Com Hons in Management. Programme Requirements The programme is only available through a research dissertation. This route requires registration in ENTR872 and ENTR 874: (E814M). (Total credits : 180)

19.3.6 Marketing Management (505125)

Purpose of the Programme To prepare students for advanced research. To prepare students for Doctoral work Admission Requirements This programme is limited to applicants with a B.Com Hons in Management. Programme Requirements The programme is only available through a research dissertation. This route requires registration in BMAR872 and BMAR 874: (E815M). (Total credits : 180)

19.3.7 Business Management (505134)

Purpose of the Programme To prepare students for advanced research. To prepare students for Doctoral work Admission Requirements This programme is limited to applicants with a B.Com Hons in Management. Programme Requirements The programme is only available through a research dissertation. This route requires registration in BMAN872 and BMAN874: (E816M). (Total credits : 180)

19.4 Master of Administration (M Admin) Purpose of Qualification 1. To provide qualifiers with an advanced knowledge, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, effective oral and written


2. To provide South Africa with researchers who are capable of contributing to the production and advancement of knowledge;

3. To provide South Africa with a significant number of researchers in order to ensure that the local research leadership and scholarly activity is widened.

Admission Requirements To be admitted to the qualification a student should have 1. Formal Qualification B Admin Hons. Degree or another approved related Administrative Honours Degree; OR 2. Recognition of prior learning for access to this qualification In cases where prior learning at other institutions, or relevant experience, is deemed by the Dean to compensate

for the lack of formal qualifications required above, a candidate may be admitted to M. Admin.

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19.4.1 Human Resource Management (550100)(E814M/E815M) This programme is identical to the M Com Human Resource Management.

19.4.2 Industrial Psychology (550101)(E816M/E817M)

This programme is identical to the M Com Industrial Psychology. 19.4.3 Industrial Relations (550102)(E818M/E819M)

This programme is identical to the M.Com Industrial Relations. 19.4.4 Public Administration (550103)

Admission Requirements Admission to the programme will be open to approved candidates in possession of a B Admin Hons in Public Administration or its equivalent. Prescribed Curriculum The programme can be done through course work or by Full Dissertation. Full Dissertation Option (E820M) This option requires registration in PAYM871 Full Dissertation in Public Admin for 120 credits Course Work Option (E821M) Completion of a mini-dissertation in Public Administration. Select Three of the following for the remaining 60 credits

Code Title Credits PAYM811 Advanced Organisational Analysis 20 PAYM812 Environmental Management 20 PAYM813 Advanced Financial Administration 20 PAYM821 Advanced Human Resource Administration 20 PAYM822 Advanced Local Government Administration 20 PAYM823 Comparative Public Administration 20 PAYM873 Mini-dissertation 60 Total Credits 120

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19.5 Master of Public Administration (MPA) (557100) Purpose of Qualification a) To provide qualifiers with an advanced knowledge, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, effective oral and written


b) To provide South Africa with researchers who are capable of contributing to the production and advancement of knowledge;


Admission Requirements To be admitted to the qualification a student should have 1. Formal Qualification Students from other disciplines (e.g. those who majored in Management, Psychology, Sociology, Communication,

etc) will also be considered for admission to the programme OR 2. Recognition of prior learning for access to this qualification In cases where prior learning at other institutions, or relevant experience, is deemed by the Dean to compensate

for the lack of formal qualifications required above. Duration of Qualification Minimum: Two Semesters Maximum: Four Semesters Minimum Credit Requirements 180 Credits Degree Requirements The presentation of a mini-dissertation in accordance with the general rules. Programmes Leading to the Qualification Prescribed Programme (E831M) The following courses must be completed:

Year 1 Code Course Title Cr. MPAD874 Research for Senior Managers 20 MPAD875 Change Management 20 MPAD876 Communication and Customer Focusses Strategies 20 MPAD877 The South African Economy in the Global Environment 20 MPAD873 Mini-Dissertation 100 Total 180

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20. PROGRAMMES IN THE SCHOOL OF ECONOMIC AND DECISION SCIENCES 20.1 Bachelor of Commerce (B Com Hons)

Purpose of Qualification a) To provide qualifiers with comprehensive knowledge, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, effective oral and written

communication skills, problem solving skills in the field of business, commerce and management studies; that would enable them to be self-driven, and integrated thinkers who can critically evaluate the literature pertaining to the field of specialization and continue professional growth.

b) To provide South Africa with commerce post-graduates who are capable of contributing to economic growth and job creation as entrepreneurs and professionals.

c) To provide South Africa with a significant number of commerce post-graduates in order to ensure that the local leadership base in innovative knowledge, economic and scholarly activity is widened.

Entrance Requirements To be admitted to the qualification a student should have: Formal Qualifications: a) B.Com. Degree or another approved related Commercial Bachelors Degree and have passed the final course in

the subject in which he/she wishes to proceed; or b) Be in possession of another degree and have passed at least five B.Com courses which include subjects such as

Economics, Management, Accounting, and Quantitative Methods and have passed the final course in the subject in which he/she wishes to study; or

c) Post-graduate Diploma in Management or equivalent OR d) Recognition of prior learning for access to this qualification e) In cases where prior learning at other institutions, or relevant experience, is deemed by the Dean to compensate

for the lack of formal qualifications required above, a candidate may be admitted to the Faculty. Duration of Qualification Minimum: Two Semesters Maximum: Four Semesters Minimum Credit Requirements 120 Credits

PROGRAMMES LEADING TO THE QUALIFICATION

20.1.1 Applied Economics (504110)

Purpose of the Programme 1. The post-graduate programmes in Economics are designed to provide students with a sound basis in modern

theory, a broad background in applied fields, specialisation within fields of interest, the needed analytical and empirical tools, and a balanced perspective on the current state and uses of their disciplines.

2. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for professional careers as economists in academic institutions, government agencies and in business.

Admission Requirements a) Admission to the B Com Hons (Applied Economics) programme is limited to approved students with courses in

Economics at the 300 level, or a related field at the 300 level or their equivalent. (See also general rules for admission).

b) Students admitted to the honours programme are expected to have a good grounding in Mathematics and Statistics. This requirement can be met by successfully completing STFM111 and STFM121.

Prescribed Curriculum (E601M) The research proposal must be submitted at the beginning of the second semester of the first year of the post-graduate Programme for which the student has registered.

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Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 ECAM611 Applied Microeconomics 15 ECAM621 Monetary and FiscalPolicy 15 ECAM612 Applied Macroeconomics 15 ECAM622 Advanced Planning Techniques 15 ECAM613 Planning Techniques 15 ECAM623 Cost Benefit Analysis 15 ECAM671 Research Project 30 ECAM671 Research Project 30 Total Credits 75 Total Credits 45

20.1.2 Economics (504110)

Purpose of the Programme 1. The post-graduate programmes in Economics are designed to provide students with a sound basis in modern

theory, a broad background in applied fields, specialisation within fields of interest, the needed analytical and empirical tools, and a balanced perspective on the current state and uses of their disciplines.

2. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for professional careers as economists in academic institutions, government agencies and in business.

Admission Requirements a) Admission to the B Com Hons (Applied Economics) programme is limited to approved students with courses in

Economics at the 300 level, or a related field at the 300 level or their equivalent. (See also general rules for admission).

b) Students admitted to the honours programme are expected to have a good grounding in Mathematics and Statistics. This requirement can be met by successfully completing STFM111 and STFM121.

Prescribed Curriculum (E602M) The research proposal must be submitted at the beginning of the second semester of the first year of the post-graduate Programme for which the student has registered.

Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 ECNM611 Microeconomic Theory 15 ECNM621 Econometrics 15 ECNM612 Macroeconomic Theory 15 ECNM622 Public Policy Analysis 15 ECNM613 Models in Economics 15 Select one module from the

following:

ECNM623 Power System Economics 15 ECNM671 Research Project 30 ECNM624 General Equilibrium Theory and

Welfare Economics 15

Total Credits 75 Total Credits 45 20.1.3 Information Systems (504114)

Purpose of the Programme 1. The aim of the Honours programme is to further the work done in the undergraduate programme of producing

graduates for the Computer Industry. 2. To provide such graduates with a deep enough theoretical insight into the subject to enable them to pursue

advanced postgraduate work or merely to adapt in a field in which rapid change is the norm. Admission Requirements Admission to programme is limited to students with a Bachelor's degree with a major in some aspect of Computer Studies. An additional requirement is that a student must have studied at least two high level languages. Prescribed Curriculum (E606M) Formal lectures, Case Studies and practical work will form the bulk of the programme. Other activities will include: a) Independent study b) Project work c) Seminars The project work may be theoretical or practical.

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Compulsory Courses Code Course Title Weeks Credits INYM611 Databases, Advanced Topics 16 20 INYM621 Management of Information. Technology 16 20 INYM671 Research Project 16 20 Select Three Courses Code Course Title Weeks Cr. INYM612 Software Engineering 16 20 INYM613 Programming Languages 16 20 INYM617 Intelligent Systems 16 20 INYM622 IT Security 16 20 INYM627 Human Computer Interaction 16 20 INYM628 Computer Communications and Networks 16 20 Total Credits 120

20.1.4 Operations Research (504116)

Purpose of the Programme a) To provide the students with a sound theoretical knowledge in Operations Research b) To prepare students for professional careers in the field of Operations Research. c) To prepare students for masters studies in Operations Research d) To prepare students for employment in academic institutions, industry and government agencies. Entrance Requirements To be admitted to the qualification a student should have a B.Com with specialization in Operations Research degree or its equivalent. Prescribed Programme (E608M) A. Select the two compulsory courses for 30 credits.

Course Code Course Title Credits STFM611 Stochastic Models 15 STOM611 Optimization-1 15

B. Select the compulsory research project for 30 credits

STOM671 Research Project 30

C. Select at least two courses (the remaining courses may be Statistics courses below) for a minimum of 60 credits

STOM612 Network Analysis 15 STOM613 Reliability Theory 15 STOM614 Forecasting Methods 15 STOM621 Theory of Games 15 STOM622 Production Planning and Scheduling 15 STOM623 Optimization-2 15 STOM624 Inventory Control 15 Total Credits 120

20.1.5 Statistics (504117)

Purpose of the Programme a) To provide the students with a sound graduate theoretical knowledge in statistics b) To prepare students for professional careers in the field of statistics. c) To prepare students for masters studies in Statistics d) To prepare students for employment in academic institutions, industry and government urgencies.

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Entrance Requirements To be admitted to the qualification a student should have a B.Com. with specialization in Statistics degree or its equivalent. Prescribed Programme (E609M) A. Select the two compulsory courses for 30 credits.

Course Code Course Title Credits STFM613 Multivariate Analysis 15 STFM616 Applied Regression Analysis 15


STFM671 Research Project 30

C. Select at least two courses (the remaining courses may be Operations Research courses above) for a minimum

of 60 credits.

STFM611 Stochastic Models 15 STFM612 Advanced Probability Theory 15 STFM615 Decision Theory 15 STFM621 Design of Experiments and Sampling 15 STFM614 Statistical Quality Control 15 Total Credits 120

20.2 Master of Commerce (M Com) Purpose of Qualification a) To provide qualifiers with an advanced knowledge, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, effective oral and written


b) To provide South Africa with researchers who are capable of contributing to the production and advancement of knowledge in commerce, business and management;


Admission Requirements To be admitted to the qualification a student should have: Formal Qualifications a) B.Com.Hons. Degree or another approved related Commercial Honours Degree; OR b) Recognition of prior learning for access to this qualification

In cases where prior learning at other institutions, or relevant experience, is deemed by the Dean to compensate for the lack of formal qualifications required above, a candidate may be admitted to M.Com.

c) Approval of the School Director and the Dean.


20.2.1 Economics (505112) – This module will be discontinued as from 2012 Purpose of Programme a) To provide qualifiers with an advanced knowledge, appropriate analytic skills, effective communication skills,

adequate problem solving skills and sound interpersonal skills in economics. The approach is based on self-motivation, critical and analytic thinking skills needed to become a professional economist

b) To provide students with the advanced skills and knowledge to successfully enter a PhD research programme

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c) To provide students with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to become leading researcher in economics. Prescribes Curriculum This programme can be through course work or full dissertation: Full Dissertation Option This option requires registration in ECNM871/ECON871: Full Dissertation in Economics (E801M) Course Work Option (E802M) The following courses must be completed:

Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 ECNM811 Advanced

Microeconomics 15 Select one module from the

following two:

ECNM812 Advanced Econometrics and Model Building

15 ECNM821 Advanced Power System 15

ECNM813 Advanced Macroeconomics

15 ECNM822 Advanced Development Economics 15

ECNM873 Mini-dissertation 60 ECNM873 Mini-dissertation 60 Total Credits 165 Total Credits 15

20.2.2 Economics (505120) – This module will be offered as from 2012

The following courses will have to be completed (E803M): ECON872 ECON874 ECON876

20.2.3 Operations Research (505118)

Purpose of the Programme a) To provide the students with a sound advanced theoretical knowledge in Operations Research b) To prepare students for professional careers in the field of Operations Research. c) To prepare students for advanced postgraduate studies in Operations Research d) To prepare students for employment in academic institutions, industry and government urgencies. Entrance Requirements To be admitted to the qualification a student should have a B Com Hons with specialization in Operations Research degree or its equivalent. Prescribe Curriculum This programme can be through course work or by full dissertation: Full Dissertation Option (E812M) This option requires registration in STOM871: Full Dissertation in Operations Research. Course Work Option (E813M) The following courses must be completed:

A. Select the two compulsory courses for 30 credits.

Course Code Course Title Credits STFM811 Stochastic Models 15 STOM811 Optimization-1 15


STOM873 Mini-dissertation 30

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C. Select at least two courses (the remaining courses may be Statistics courses below) for a minimum of 60 credits

STOM812 Network Analysis 15 STOM813 Reliability Theory 15 STOM814 Forecasting Methods 15 STOM821 Theory of Games 15 STOM822 Production Planning and Scheduling 15 STOM823 Optimization-2 15 STOM824 Inventory Control 15 Total Credits 120

20.2.4 Statistics (505117)

Purpose of the Programme a) To provide the students with a sound advanced theoretical knowledge in statistics b) To prepare students for professional careers in the field of statistics. c) To prepare students for advanced postgraduate studies in Statistics d) To prepare students for employment in academic institutions, industry and government urgencies. Entrance Requirements To be admitted to the qualification a student should have a B Com Hons with specialization in Statistics degree or its equivalent. Prescribed Programme This programme can be through course work or by full dissertation: Full Dissertation Option (E810M) This option requires registration in STFM871: Full Dissertation in Statistics. Course Work Option (E811M) The following courses must be completed:

A. Select the two compulsory courses for 30 credits. Course Code Course Title Credits STFM813 Multivariate Analysis 15 STFM823 Applied Regression Analysis 15


STFM873 Mini-dissertation 30

C. Select at least two courses (the remaining courses may be Operations Research courses above) for a minimum of 60 credits

STFM811 Stochastic Models 15 STFM812 Advanced Probability Theory 15 STFM821 Decision Theory 15 STFM822 Design of Experiments and Sampling 15 STFM814 Statistical Quality Control 15 Total Credits 120

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21. PROGRAMMES OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP 21.1 Postgraduate Diploma In Management (PGDM)

Purpose of the Programme The programme provides students who have little or no managerial experience with a wide range of functional

management skills in their chosen field of specialization. Specifically the programme aims to: - a) provide a concentrated learning experience in specific management problems in a national and international

environment for students with or without business or public management background; b) develop competencies in strategic issues associated with organizations; c) develop an intermediary understanding of fundamental concepts and principles from the various business and public

disciplines; d) enhance students’ managerial skills through a commitment to an on-going managerial development; and e) encourage students to think broadly and bridge gaps between theories and the actual practice of effective

management. Students may choose from the following: • Marketing Management • Human Resource Management • Financial Management (Public sector or Business Sector) • Local Governance Management • Operations Management • Labour Relations Management • Small Business Management • Information System Management • Training and Development Management • Purchasing Management • Public and Non-profit Management This programme will enable students to gain relevant knowledge and skills and develop a deeper understanding of their particular specialization. In addition to the taught modules, a student must complete an assignment project of a limited scope on a topic selected to permit the student to use knowledge, theory and research skills obtained in classroom learning in an applied setting related to the individual’s employment, interest or community. Admission Requirements a) Application for admission as a candidate for the Diploma must be lodged in writing on the standard University and

the Graduate School forms. All supporting documents must be submitted, as described on the University and Graduate School forms and brochures.

b) A person shall not be admitted as a candidate for the diploma unless he/she: 2.1 is a graduate or diplomate of this university or is a graduate or diplomate of another university or technikon or

equivalent tertiary institution recognized by senate for that purpose, or 2.2 has satisfied the Senate by means of such test as may be prescribed by Senate, that he/she has attained an

equivalent level of competence for the purpose of study of this diploma, or 2.3 has considerable work experience which will be assessed on the basis of career to date and on management

potential. Such candidates may be admitted to the programme with the permission of the Academic Programmes Committee;

c) A candidate must satisfy the Senate that his/her qualifications are adequate preparation of the work prescribed for the diploma. The Senate may require a candidate whose qualifications it considers inadequate to complete an additional course or courses, prior to, or concurrently with, study for the diploma.

d) A candidate who does not have sufficient and appropriate background in statistics, computer technology, economics, financial management and accounting is expected to attend pre-diploma courses in the relevant course/s before the formal programme starts.

e) Candidates will be selected solely on the basis of merit, and will be invited for a test or interview. Duration of Qualification Minimum: One year Maximum: Three years subject to satisfactory progress Minimum Credit Requirements: 120 Curriculum Structure The programme consists of:

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• Five common core modules • 11 specializations, out of which a student selects one specialization consisting of four taught modules. • An assignment project of a limited scope on a topic selected to permit the student to use knowledge, theory and

research skills obtained in classroom learning in an applied setting related to the individual’s employment, interest or community.

A. CORE MODULES

Module Codes Module Titles Credits CCMM 511 General Management 12 ADMM 511 Statistical Applications and Principles 12 CCMM 512 Economic Applications and Principles 12 CCMM 513 Foundation of Information Systems 12 CCMM 514 Accounting and Finance 12 Total 60

SPECIALISATIONS Rules: • Students are required to select one specialization. • All modules within a specialization are compulsory • Any specialization will normally be offered if at least 10 students are registered for such specialization. • Specialization preference MUST be given upon registration. PROGRAMMES LEADING TO QUALIFICATION:

21.1.1 PGDM in Financial Management: 549 102

B. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (E530M) Module Codes Module Titles Credits BFYM 521 Corporate Finance 12 BFYM 522 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management 12 BFYM 523 Financial Institutions and Interest Rates 12 BFYM 524 International Finance 12 BFYM 525 Project Assignment on Financial Management 12 Total 60

21.1.2 PGDM in Human Resource Management: 549 101

C. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (E531M) Module Codes Module Titles Credits GHRM 522 Training and Development Management 12 GHRM 523 Labour Law 12 GHRM 524 Organisational Behaviour 12 GHRM 526 Human Resource Management Systems 12 GHRM 525 Project Assignment on HRM 12 Total 60

21.1.3 PGDM in Marketing Management: 549 100

D. MARKETING MANAGEMENT (E533M) Module Codes Module Titles Credits MKTM 521 Principles of Marketing and Advertising 12 MKTM 522 Marketing Research and Communication 12 MKTM 523 Theory and Analysis of Consumer Behaviour 12 MKTM 524 Marketing Strategy 12 MKTM 525 Project Assignment on Marketing Management 12 Total 60

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21.1.4 PGDM in Training and Development Management: 549 103 E. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT (E532M)

Module Codes Module Titles Credits GHRM 526 Human Resource Management Systems 12 TDMM 521 Managing Training Function 12 TDMM 522 Training Design and Evaluation 12 TDMM 523 Issues in Education, Training and Development 12 TDMM 524 Project Assignment on Training and Development Management 12 Total 60

21.1.5 PGDM in Local Governance Management: 549 104

F. LOCAL GOVERNANCE MANAGEMENT (E524M) Module Codes Module Title Credits GGMM 521 Governance and Management of Municipalities 12 GGMM 522 Management skills and service Delivery 12 GGMM 523 Intergovernmental Relations 12 GGMM 524 Municipal Financial Analysis and Management 12 GGMM 525 Project Assignment on Local Government 12 Total 60

21.1.6 PGDM in Operations Management: 549 105

G. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (E525M) Module Codes Module Title Credits GOPM 521 Operations Management 12 GOPM 522 Operations Strategy and Design 12 GOPM 523 International Operations Management 12 GOPM 524 Service/Quality Management 12 GOPM 525 Project Assignment on Operations Management 12 Total 60

21.1.7 PGDM in Public Financial Management: 549 107

H. PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (E526M) Module Codes Module Title Credits PFMM 521 Constitutional and Administrative Law 12 PFMM 522 Strategic Financial Management 12 PFMM 523 Fiscal and Tax Administration 12 PFMM 524 Auditing Principles and Practices 12 PFMM 525 Project Assignment on Public Financial Management 12 Total 60

21.1.8 PGDM in Labour Relations Management: 549 106

I. LABOUR RELATIONS MANAGEMENT (E527M) Module Codes Module Title Credits GHRM 526 Human Resource Systems 12 LRMM 521 Employment Relations Management 12 LRMM 522 Collective Bargaining and Negotiations 12 LRMM 523 Organisational Systems and Design 12 LRMM 524 Project Management on Labour Relations 12 Total 60

21.1.9 PGDM in Small Business Management: 549 108

J. SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (E528M) Module Codes Module Title Credits ADMM 521 Entrepreneurship 12 SBMM 521 Small Business Management 12 SBMM 522 Retailing and Merchandise 12 SBMM 523 International Small Business Management 12 SBMM 524 Project Assignment on Small Business Management 12

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Total 60 21.1.10 PGDM in Information Systems Management: 549 109

K. INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT (E529M)

Module Codes Module Title Credits ISMM 521 Information Systems Strategy 12 ISMM 522 Knowledge-Base Management 12 ISMM 523 Business Process Re-Engineering 12 ISMM 524 Organisational Systems and Designs 12 ISMM 525 Project Assignment of Public Financial Management 12 Total 60

21.1.11 PGDM in Public And Non-Profit Management: 549 111

L. PUBLIC AND NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT (E530M)

Module Codes Module Title Credits GGMM 526 Poverty Alleviation and Communication 12 PNMM 521 RSA Public Administration and ITS Legal Framework 12 PNMM 522 Development and Management of Non-Profit Org 12 PNMM 523 Public Policy Analysis 12 PNMM 524 Project Assignment of Public and Non-Profit Management 12 Total 60

Please refer to the PGDM Brochure for detailed module descriptions

21.2 Masters in Business Administration (MBA) (551 100)

Introduction The programme ranks organisational literacy and pragmatic business skills as top priorities among its objectives. It

promotes a necessary awareness of the broad context in which organisations of today operate in South Africa. Purpose of the Programme a) Develop competency and work skills relevant to the demands of the private and public sectors b) Cultivate social development competency that is necessary in South Africa c) Develop an ability to demonstrate a proficiency in the Masters degree (NQF-level) quality descriptors, in the work

environment d) Ensure that the programme outcomes satisfy all the relevant NQF-level descriptors The broad foundation of the MBA Programme provides a holistic approach to all management subjects. The student’s existing experience in business enterprises is utilized in the development of critical thinking skills, encouraging the deployment of innovative ideas in the face of challenges, whilst remaining true to the strategic integrity of a Masters in Business Administration.

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GENERAL INFORMATION Admission Requirements The Graduate School accepts a wide range of candidates, the key criterion being that all participants must be able to demonstrate an ability to benefit from and contribute to the programme. In keeping with this philosophy, students should have three years or more working experience, not exclusively in a management position. Students who wish to enrol should comply with the following admission requirements: a) Submit completed Application Forms b) Hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher education. However in exceptional

cases, candidates with considerable management experience and prior learning may be admitted with approval of the Academic Programmes Committee

c) Have three years or more working experience not exclusively in a management position d) Submit two references with at least one from an employer e) Submit an official transcript of his/her academic record f) Submit an updated curriculum vitae g) Pay a prescribed application fee h) Satisfactorily pass the GMAT or GMIT test i) Enrol in fundamental modules offered at Post Graduate Diploma level if they have insufficient grounding in statistics,

computer technology, economics, financial management and accounting j) Submit a written essay or personal statement outlining aims and objectives for undertaking the field of study k) Provide evidence of computer literacy upon admission l) Attend pre-MBA courses determined by the Graduate School upon admission. Duration of Qualification Minimum: Two years Maximum: Five years subject to satisfactory progress Minimum Credit Requirements 240 Credits Programme Outcomes Generic Outcomes Upon completion of this degree, all MBA graduates should be able to: a) Apply skills acquired from general business and management knowledge including the functional disciplines of

accounting, economics, finance, information systems, marketing, management, leadership, organizational environments, operations management, international issues and strategy.

b) Demonstrate the ability to apply multiple theoretical perspectives to complex managerial issues for effective problem solving and decision-making in contemporary organizational environments and successfully communicate decisions and conclusions to appropriate individuals and groups.

c) Evaluate, select and integrate information and organizational processes in order to assess the impact of environmental forces on organizations, including ethical, social, economic and technological issues of change, and the likely effects of international development.

d) Apply appropriate interpersonal and group management skills in various team-based activities of different organizations in the public and private sector.

e) Demonstrate mastery in comprehensive skills needed for managing and resolving conflict at all levels of hierarchal organizations including those of communicating, advocating, negotiating, mediating and arbitrating.

f) Continue with the advancement of knowledge and understanding in the pursuit of new skills to ensure continuing professional development.

Specific Outcomes Specific outcomes relating to knowledge and understanding, intellectual skills, practical skills, and transferable skills are detailed in the MBA brochure. Programme Structure The programme consists of:

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• fundamental modules at Postgraduate Diploma in Management level for students who have insufficient grounding in Statistics, Computer Studies, Economics, Financial Management and Accounting

• 13 core modules, 8 in the first year and 5 in the second year, allowing students to receive training and education in a range of general but essential skills and techniques, whilst facilitating the cross-fertilization of ideas and practices

• 3 electives, selected by the student from any one of the 7 clusters. Electives provide greater depth and understanding to the subject area of choice and equip the student with the skills and techniques necessary for the mini-dissertation.

• A dissertation of 10 000 to 15 000 words entailing an analysis of a real business or public management-related problem, to be completed by all students within the two years of study.

Semester 1 Semester 2 Year Code Course Title Cr. Code Course Title Cr. 1 ADMM 819 Human Resource

Management 12 ADMM 821 Information Technology

Management 12

ADNM 811 Change Management and Organisational Behaviour

12 ADMM 823 Managerial Economics 12

ADNM 812 Governmental and Legal Environment of Business

12 ADNM 815 Financial Management 12

ADNM 813 Marketing Management 12 ADNM 814 Business Research Methods

and Statistics 12

Total 1st Semester Credits 60 Total 2nd Semester Credits 36 2 YBAM 817 Management Accounting 12 Elective 1 12 YBAM 818 Strategic Management and

Business Policy 12 Elective 2 12

ADMM 813 Project Management 12 Elective 3 12 YBAM 813 Operations Management 12 YBAM

873 Mini-Dissertation 48

YBAM 819 Leadership and Negotiation Strategy

12 Total 2nd Semester Credits 84

Total 1st Semester Credits 60 Total Programme Credits 240

ELECTIVES Rules • Three modules are selected by the student from any one of the seven clusters. • Any module within a cluster will normally be offered if at least 10 students are registered for such a module. • Not all elective modules will necessarily be offered every year. • Cluster preference MUST be given at the end of 1st semester of study.

21.2.1 CLUSTER A: MBA Finance- E831M

Students should choose three modules from this cluster

Module Codes Module Titles Credits MBFM 821 International and Corporate Finance 12 MBFM 822 Derivatives and Risk Management 12 MBFM 823 Financial Planning 12 MBFM 824 Investment and Portfolio Management 12 Total 48

21.2.2 CLUSTER B: MBA Human Resource Management- E832M


Module Codes Module Titles Credits ADMM 822 Labour and Industrial Relations 12 YBAM 825 Strategic Human Resource Management 12 YBAM 826 Performance and Compensation Management 12 MBHM 821 Capacity Building and Productivity Development 12 Total 48

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21.2.3 CLUSTER C: MBA Public Sector Management – E833M Students should choose three modules from this cluster

Module Codes Module Titles Credits MBPM 821 Public Service Management 12 MBPM 822 Local Governance and Management 12 MBPM 823 Public Policy Management 12 MBPM 824 Public Financial Management 12 Total 48

21.2.4 CLUSTER D: MBA Business and Governmental Relations- E834M

Students should choose three modules from this cluster Module Codes Module Titles Credits ADMM 811 Public Enterprises, Public Private Partnerships 12 MBPM 825 Environmental Management and Risk Analysis 12 MBPM 826 Public Economics 12 ADMM 812 Managing International Development 12 Total 48

21.2.5 CLUSTER E: MBA Operations And Decision Management- E835M


Module Codes Module Titles Credits MBOM 821 Product Design and Process Selection 12 YBAM 814 Materials Management 12 MBOM 822 Decision Making Models 12 MBOM 823 Supply Chain Management 12 Total 48

21.2.6 CLUSTER F: MBA Entrepreneurial Management- E836M


Module Codes Module Titles Credits MBEM 821 Small Business Management 12 MBEM 822 Marketing in Small Business 12 MBEM 823 Financial Aspects of Small Business 12 MBEM 824 Legal Environment of Small Business 12 Total 48

21.2.7 CLUSTER G: MBA Marketing Management- E837M


Module Codes Module Titles Credits MBMM 821 Promotions Management 12 MBMM 822 Services Management 12 MBMM 823 Product, Price and Distribution Management 12 MBMM 824 Global Marketing 12 Total 48

Please refer to the MBA Brochure for detailed module descriptions.

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TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES AND METHODS Teaching and assessment approaches are adopted that will encourage in-depth learning, active engagement on the part of the student and the achievement of higher level learning outcomes. These approaches include: a) Clarifying programme expectations and learning outcomes (programme handbook, induction courses covering study skills,

learning strategies, cultural norms and mores, and critical reflection) b) Introducing critical thinking rather than rote learning (case study analysis, application-orientated assignment tasks and

open format examinations) c) Active student participation (student-led seminars, presentations, discussion and study groups, tutor-led discussion and

debate, role playing, guided reading and independent research) d) Ensuring the relevance of study (work-based assignment and projects, guest speakers, topical and international case

studies, reflective journal assessment, flexibility in choice of assignment topics, elective modules and dissertation) e) Encouraging independent learning (the emphasis is on student initiative rather than a didactic approach) f) Teaching and learning methods involve personal study using prescribed text books, journals, presentation, discussions

and group work. Students may draw upon recent case studies in a relevant module for projects. These methods are designed to achieve the aims and outcomes of each module in personal and group learning skills.

ASSESSMENT METHODS 1. A variety of data sources are used to assess the impact of the PGDM and MBA programmes 2. The application of knowledge of functional components, analytical thinking, quantitative and information technology skills is

assessed primarily through individual assignments, class participation and individual and group presentations 3. Creativity and research skills are gauged through proposal writing, the mini-dissertation or a publishable article. 4. At MBA level, assessment covers both formative and summative processes and includes individual assignments, syndicate

group assignments, examinations and a dissertation. A total of 50% is allocated for continuous assessment covering individual assignment (25%), group assignment (20%) and attendance (5%), while an examination contributes 50% towards the final module assessment. The dissertation is assessed out of 100%

5. At PGDM level, assessment covers both formative and summative processes and includes individual assignments, attendance an examinations and an assignment project. A total of 50% is allocated for continuous assessment covering individual assignment (45%) and attendance (5%), while an examination contributes 50% towards the final module assessment. The project assignment is assessed out of 100%

6. A mark of 50% is the pass mark for all modules and the research project. The mark earned in a module is constituted by an average drawn from the examination and continuous assessment marks. A sub-minimum mark of at least 45% for MBA and 40% for PGDM in the examination must be obtained to permit a pass in the module

7. Internal and external assessors as well as a Board of Examiners are involved in the assessment of the programme 8. Students have the opportunity, at the end of each module, to evaluate available facilitation and contact for each module in

which they are registered 9. All students are required to pass Strategic Management and Business Policy stressing curriculum integration at the

general management level 10. Alumni surveys are conducted to assess satisfaction with curriculum integration, social responsibility training, ethics and

impact on career success 11. End of programme benchmarking surveys are conducted to determine student satisfaction with curriculum integration, and

knowledge and training regarding ethical and environmental dimensions of the programme as well as knowledge of functional areas of management

12. The Programme Manager will conduct periodic programme reviews as required by the Academic Programmes Committee and co-ordinate data gathering for the programme’s self-study process

13. Employer surveys are conducted to determine satisfaction with programme depth and the extent of the PGDM and MBA graduate’s knowledge

PROGRAMMES NOT INVOLVING COURSEWORK AND THEIR QUALIFICATIONS – ALL SCHOOLS 22. MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (M Phil) (187105)

Purpose of Qualification a) To provide qualifiers with an advanced knowledge, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, effective oral and written


b) To provide South Africa with researchers who are capable of contributing to the production and advancement of knowledge;

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Admission Requirements To be admitted to the qualification a student should have: 1. Formal Qualifications An approved Honours Degree or equivalent; OR 2. Recognition of prior learning for access to this qualification In cases where prior learning at other institutions, or relevant experience, is deemed by the Dean to compensate for

the lack of formal qualifications required above, a candidate may be admitted to M.Phil. 3. Approval of the School Director and the Dean. Duration of Qualification Minimum: Two Semesters Maximum: Four Semesters Minimum Credit Requirements 120 Credits Degree Requirements The candidate must present a thesis in accordance with the general rules. Programmes Leading to the Qualification

22.1 Public Administration (E860M)

PAYM871: Full Dissertation 23. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph D)

Purpose of Qualification a) To provide qualifiers with an advanced knowledge and research skills characterized by intellectual independence

and capacity for further research at an advanced level. b) To provide qualifiers with the capacity for dealing with complexity, lacunae and/or contradictions in the knowledge

base c) To provide South Africa with researchers who are capable of contributing to the production and advancement of

knowledge in commerce, business and management. d) To provide South Africa with a significant number of researchers in order to ensure that the local research leadership

and scholarly activity is widened. Admission Requirements To be admitted to the qualification a student should have: 1. Formal Qualification: M Phil Degree or equivalent Masters Degree; OR 2. Recognition of prior learning for access to this qualification In cases where prior learning at other institutions, or relevant experience, is deemed by the Dean to compensate for

the lack of formal qualifications required above, a candidate may be admitted to PhD. 3. Approval of the School Director and the Dean. Duration of Qualification Minimum: Four Semesters Maximum: Six Semesters Minimum Credit Requirements 240 Credits Degree Requirements The presentation of a thesis in accordance with the general rules.

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Programmes Leading to the Qualification Ph.D. candidates must for the duration of their study be registered in the research course indicated in their chosen programme.

23.1 Marketing Management (506125)

BMAR971: Thesis in Marketing Management (E914M) 23.2 Entrepreneurship (506124)

ENTR971: Thesis in Entrepreneurship (E915M) 23.3 Economics (506112)

ECON971: Thesis in Economics (E902M) 23.4 Business Management (506108)

BMAN971: Thesis in Management (E916M) 23.5 Industrial Psychology (506113)

IPSM971: Thesis in Industrial Psychology (E903M) 23.6 Information Systems (506114)

INYM971: Thesis in Information Systems (E904M) 23.7 Statistics (506115)

STFM971: Thesis in Statistics (E905M)

23.8 Operations Research (506116) STOM971: Thesis in Operations Research (E906M)

23.9 Business Management (506108)

MBAM 971: Thesis in Business Management and Administration (E901M)

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24. MODULE DETAILS – POSTGRADUATE

24.1 Economics Module Code: ECAM611 Applied Microeconomics Purpose: This course focuses on advanced treatment of micro theories. This includes different market structures, consumer behaviour, theory of production and the theory of costs. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Understand the advanced tools in Microeconomic Theory. b) Understand advanced theory of Consumer behaviour c) Understand advanced theory of Production d) Understand advanced theory of Costs e) Understand advanced theory of different Market structures. Topics Theories of consumer behaviour, product demand, production costs, the firm in various market contexts, and theories of factor employment and factor income. Applications in the private and public sector. Assessment: 2 Tests, Assignments and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECAM612 Applied Macroeconomics Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain advanced theories in Macroeconomics b) Analyse the economy in the long run. Topics: Assessment: 2 Tests, Assignments and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECAM613 Planning Techniques Purpose: - Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain the planning process; b) Analyse macro and micro models and input-output models. Topics: Assessment: 2 Tests, Assignments and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: ECAM611 and ECAM612 Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECAM621 Monetary and Fiscal Policy Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Topics Theory of real goods and money markets. Interest rates, government expenditure and taxation as national planning tools. Assessment: 2 Tests, Assignments and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: ECAM611 and ECAM612 Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECAM622 Advanced Planning Techniques Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Topics Advanced sectoral and regional planning techniques, review of linear programming techniques, project evaluation, the budget as a planning tool and national planning. Assessment: 2 Tests, Assignments and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: ECAM612 and ECAM611 Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

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Module Code: ECAM623 Cost Benefit Analysis Purpose: - Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Topics The theory of cost-benefit analysis. Applications of specific problems. Assessment: 2 Tests, Assignments and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: ECAM611 and ECAM612 Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECAM671 Research Purpose: - Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Develop a research model; b) Investigate a research problem; c) Analyse and report on the data gathered. Topics: Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 30 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECNM611 Microeconomic Theory Purpose This course firstly introduces the student to the basic tools (economic models) of analysis in Microeconomics; it presents in detail the theory of demand and also extensively the theory of production; the theory of costs and finally analyses selected market structures under the theory of the firm. It emphasizes the report writing approach to prepare students for their final research paper. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: f) Understand the advanced tools of analysis in Microeconomic Theory. g) Describe the advanced theory of Consumer behaviour h) Describe the advanced theory of Production i) Explain the advanced theory of Costs j) Understand advanced theory of different Market structures. Topics Advanced treatment of theories of consumer behaviour, product demand, production, costs, the firm in various market contexts. Assessment: 2 Tests, 2 mini research presentations and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECNM612 Macroeconomic Theory Purpose: This course focuses on the advanced issues in macroeconomic problems. It covers the topics including economic growth, aggregate equilibrium, international trade, government fiscal policies and monetary policies. It also includes equilibriums in different markets, such as money and product market. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Understand the theories of economic growth b) Understand the major macroeconomic problems c) Interpret the government’s role in the economy with its policies d) Explain equilibrium in different markets e) Understand the types of inflation and its causes Topics Static theories of aggregate demand and supply, determination of national income, employment, inflation, and the fundamentals of monetary theory and policy. Assessment: Tests, Assignments and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECNM613 Models in Economics Purpose: The module enables the student to construct and use linear programming models, input-output tables and social accounting matrices and game theory models. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Understand and apply matrix algebra b) Apply linear programming as an economic modelling technique

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c) Apply and use input-output tables d) Apply and use social accounting matrices e) Apply and use simple game theory models Topics The theory of linear models, application of linear programming in economics, theory of positive matrices and its application to input-output analysis and social accounting matrices, and game theory. Assessment: Assignments and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECNM623 Power System Economics Purpose: To introduce the student to the background of the workings of the electricity supply industry. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Understand the background of the electricity supply industry b) Interpret different electricity markets c) Model electricity industry with different assumptions Topics Theories, programmes, and strategies of economic development as applied to economies that are in the early stages of industrialization, analysis of factors deterring economic expansion and policies for continuous growth. Assessment: Term paper, formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECNM624 General Equilibrium Theory and Welfare Economics Purpose: This course focuses on advanced treatment of micro theory concentrating on both partial and general equilibrium and optimal/welfare theory Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Understand and apply the different models of partial and general equilibrium b) Understand and analyse different social welfare theories. c) Understand public policy analyses from the point of view of welfare Economics Topics Pareto optimality and the Pareto criterion, Compensation principle and the welfare function Assessment: Tests, Assignments and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECNM621 Econometrics Purpose: The module consolidate basic econometrics which emphasises cross-section and time series analysis techniques Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) apply and understand the simple regression model to cross-section and time series data b) apply and understand simple cross-section data analysis techniques c) apply and understand simple time series data analysis techniques Topics Topic include the simple regression model, GLM, VAR Assessment: Assignments, tests and a short paper (about 15 pages Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECNM622 Public Policy Analysis Purpose: This module introduces students to the branch of Economics that is concerned with government spending and taxation; it introduces students to the tools of Positive analysis and tools of Normative analysis. It introduces public goods; externalities, income redistribution issues, expenditure programmes for the poor, taxation and efficiency. It focuses on the structure of both direct and indirect taxation and the rationale for public spending and also that of fiscal discipline. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Understand the theory of Public Finance in terms of Public Revenue and Public Expenditure b) Explain the economic functions of government; c) Define market failure and explain the justification for government intervention d) Analyse all aspects of government expenditure e) Describe a framework for tax analysis and explain theories of taxation Topics Tools of Positive Analysis, Tools of Normative analysis, Public goods, externalities, Income redistribution, and expenditure programmes for the poor, taxation. Assessment: 2 Term papers, Tests, and Formal Examination

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Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECNM671 Research Project Purpose: This module covers the theory and practical application of research methodology applicable to Economics. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Develop a research proposal b) Investigate a research problem c) Analyse and report on the data gathered Topics Problem and hypothesis formulation; research design; practical (or any acceptable) data gathering techniques; analysis and interpretation of data and report writing Assessment: Submission of a research project. Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 30 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECNM821 Advanced Power System Economics Purpose: This module introduces the student to the background of the workings of the electricity supply industry. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Understand the background of the electricity supply industry b) Interpret different electricity markets c) Model electricity industry with different assumptions Topics Theories, programmes, and strategies of economic development as applied to economies that are in the early stages of industrialization, analysis of factors deterring economic expansion and policies for continuous growth. Assessment: Term paper, formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 20 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECNM822 Advanced Development Economics Purpose: The module teaches the student advanced concepts and theories of growth and development and the various current initiatives that seek to assist developing counties in their endeavours to develop their countries and reduce poverty. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain the overview of economic development and economic growth b) Analyse the new growth theories c) Use the tools of analysis to explain the current initiatives that seek to assist developing counties Topics Economic Development: Overview, Economic Growth: Overview, The New Growth Theories, Nepad documents (or any current strategies of development). Assessment: 2 Practical term papers, test and formal written examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 20 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECNM812 Econometrics and Model Building Purpose: The module consolidates the application and understanding of econometric methods which emphasises cross-section and time series analysis. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Apply and understand advanced regression model to cross-section and time series data b) Apply and understand cross-section data analysis techniques c) Apply and understand simple time series data analysis techniques Topics Topics include the regression model, GLM, GMM, VAR, cointegration, panel data analysis. Assessment: Assignments, tests and a short paper (about 25 pages) Pre-Requisites: ECNM621 or equivalent Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: ECNM873 Mini-dissertation Purpose: This module provides skills in research and report writing with specific reference to Economics. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Identify a research problem in Economics b) Apply skills and principles of conducting research c) Write guided report which shows understanding of basic research principles Topics: Presentation of a mini-dissertation

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Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 120 Duration: 32 Weeks

Module Code: ECNM871 Full Dissertation Purpose: The module provides advanced skills in research and report writing with specific reference to Economics. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Identify a research problem in Economics b) Apply skills and principles of conducting research c) Write guided report which shows understanding of basic research principles Topics Presentation of a mini-dissertation Assessment: Submission of a full report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 180 Duration: 32 Weeks

Module Code: ECNM971 Thesis Purpose: The module provides advanced skills in research and report writing with specific reference to Economics. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Identify a research problem in the Economics area b) Apply skills and principles of conducting research c) Write a research report which is academically and professionally acceptable Topics Presentation of a of Thesis Assessment: Submission of a research report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 240 Duration: 64 Weeks

24.2 Industrial Psychology

Module Code: IPSM621 Organisational Behaviour Purpose: This module provides an understanding of the influence of individual, group and organisational structures on satisfaction, absenteeism, turnover and productivity. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Suggest strategies to apply organisational behaviour practices and principles in industry and the private sector b) Advise management on individual and group behaviour and its impact on satisfaction, absenteeism, turnover and

productivity c) Critically evaluate the relative influences of individual, group and organisational structure variables on satisfaction,

absenteeism, turnover and productivity Topics Individual variables, e.g. personality; group variables, e.g. leadership; organisational structure variables, e.g. organisational development and change. Assessment Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: IPSM611 Psychometrics Purpose: This course covers the theory and practical application of psychological assessment as well as techniques of counselling. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Advise Management On The Use Of Psychological Testing b) Critically Evaluate The Influence Of Culture And Other Extraneous Variables On Test Results c) Evaluate Test Results And Provide Concomitant Counselling. Topics Test reliability and validity; tests and test administration; use of norms; problem and hypothesis formulation; research design, test scores interpretation and counselling. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

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Module Code: IPSM622 Career Psychology Purpose: This module provides an understanding and analysis of career issues; individual career perspectives; individual and organisational strategies for career management. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Comment on the importance of career management to both individuals and organisations b) Compare the merits of different theories for career choice c) Motivate the application of different strategies for career management d) Evaluate the significance of life cycles to career stages and analyse the impact thereof on human resource management Topics Early, mid, and late career issues; the life cycle compared to career stages; strategies for career management; different theories of career choice. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: IPSM671 Research Project Purpose: This course covers the theory and practical application of research methodology applicable to Industrial Psychology Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Develop a research proposal b) Investigate empirically a research problem c) Analyse and report on the data gathered Topics Problem and hypothesis formulation; research design; practical data gathering techniques; analysis and interpretation of data and report writing. Assessment: Submission of a research project Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 60 Duration: 32 Weeks

Module Code: IPSM811 Assessment and Counselling Purpose: This course covers the theory and practical application of psychological assessment as well as techniques of counselling. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Assess and interpret test results b) Choose test batteries for specific purposes c) Advise management on the administration, usage and control of a, b and c-level tests d) Investigate the reliability and validity of test batteries e) Evaluate psychometric testing programmes Topics Test reliability and validity; tests and test administration; use of norms; principles of test construction; test battery selection; test scores analysis, interpretation and counselling. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: IPSM812 Individual and Group Behaviour in Organisations Purpose: This module provides an understanding of the influence of individual and group behaviour on satisfaction, absenteeism, turnover and productivity. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Investigate the influence of individual and group variables on satisfaction, absenteeism, turnover and productivity b) Advise management on techniques to influence individual and group behaviour c) Validate the use of different interventions aimed at addressing organisational problems d) Develop motivational strategies for both individuals and groups Topics Individual variables, e.g. personality; group variables, e.g. leadership; the effect of these variables on satisfaction, absenteeism, turnover and productivity; implications for management. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

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Module Code: IPSM873 Mini-Dissertation Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Conduct and report on an independent research. Topics Case study and mini-dissertation Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 60 Duration: 32 Weeks

Module Code: IPSM871 Full Dissertation Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Conduct and report on an independent research. Topics Submission of a full dissertation Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 120 Duration: 32 Weeks

Module Code: IPSM971 Thesis Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Conduct and report on an independent research. Topics Submission of a thesis Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 240 Duration: 64 Weeks

24.3 Human Resource Management

Module Code: HRNM621 Strategic Human Resource Management Purpose: This course covers the concepts and importance of strategic HRM in executing one of the primary functions of HRM, namely the timeous provisioning of human resources of the right calibre and desired competence to ensure the continued effective functioning Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Comment on the importance of strategic HRM in private and public sector organisations b) Evaluate the various strategic approaches c) Analyse HR needs d) Advise management on the application of HR strategy e) Develop a human resource strategic plan Topics Introduction to the concept of strategy in HRM; defining the strategic context; development of HRM strategies and staffing; building the organisation and developing capabilities. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: HRM718 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: HRNM613 Industrial Relations and the Environment Purpose: Focus on the processes involved in the field of Industrial Relations with specific reference to the South-African situation. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Comment on the importance of the role of the ILO in labour Matters b) Distinguish between the influence of the micro and macro environment on industrial relations c) Critically evaluate the role and function of the trade unions in the labour milieu Topics Theory of Industrial Relations; historical perspectives of South Africa and some other countries; socio-economic models Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

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Module Code: HRNM611 Human Resource Training and Development Purpose The course covers both a macro-perspective as well as a micro-perspective on Human Resource Training and Development in South Africa. The student will be introduced to macro concepts such as the role of the state in training and development, as well su Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Distinguish between the micro and macro environments of Training and development in South Africa b) Analyse training needs c) Design training programmes d) Plan and implement training programmes e) Evaluate training programmes Topics The role and functions of training boards, a strategic approach to training management, the different phases of training design and evaluation of the effectiveness of training and development. Models of training and development. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: HRNM612 The Human Resource Management Function Purpose: This course covers the theory and practical application of Human Resource Management processes and functions. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Identify the different steps in the provisioning process b) Advise management on selection, placement, evaluation and strategy c) Develop and implement sound human resource policy practice Topics Recruitment; selection; placement; evaluation; methods and techniques of execution of functions. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: HRNM622 Collective Bargaining and Conflict Management Purpose: Exposition of the current trends in industrial dispute resolution; the function of workplace forums; disciplinary and grievance procedure; retrenchment; institutionalising of conflict. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Advise management on HRM policy and practice b) Develop procedures to ensure sound functioning of the HRM function c) Advise management on HRM strategy Topics Negotiating skills, Conflict management, Grievance and disciplinary procedure, Industrial democracy, Collective bargaining Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: HRNM611 Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: HRNM671 Research Project Purpose: This course covers the theory and practical application of research methodology applicable to Human Resource Management Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Develop a research proposal b) Investigate empirically a research problem c) Analyse and report on the data gathered Topics Problem and hypothesis formulation; research design; practical data gathering techniques; analysis and interpretation of data and report writing. Assessment: Submission of a research project Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 60 Duration: 32 Weeks

Module Code: HRNM811 Human Resource Management Functions Purpose: This course covers the theory and practical application of Human Resource Management processes and functions. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to:

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a) Advise management on HRM policy and practice b) Develop procedures to ensure sound functioning of the HRM function c) Advise management on HRM strategy Topics Recruitment; selection; placement; evaluation; methods and techniques of execution of functions. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: HRNM821 Career Management Purpose: This module provides an understanding and analysis of career issues; individual career perspectives; individual and organisational strategies for career management. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Identify, and apply the different strategies used for career management b) Advise management on the formulation of career management programmes, and their implementation Topics Early, mid, and late career issues; the life cycle compared to career stages; strategies for career management; different theories of career choice. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: HRNM812 Human Resource Training and Development Purpose: The course provides an in-depth coverage both a macro-perspective as well as a micro-perspective on Human Resource Training and Development in South Africa. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Advise management on the impact of organisational dynamics on survival and growth. b) Investigate the influence of organisational system variables on satisfaction, absenteeism, turnover and productivity. c) Recommend structures and systems for effective management d) Select appropriate intervention strategies to address organisational problems Topics The role and functions of training boards, a strategic approach to training management, the different phases of training design and evaluation of the effectiveness of training and development. Models of training and development. Developing and maintaining training and development policy. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: HRNM822 Labour Management Purpose: This course covers the theory and practical application of sound labour practice in organisations. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Advise management on all labour management matters b) Develop sound labour management policy and practice c) Recommend appropriate interventions d) Advise management on the resolution of disputes Topics Industrial Relations practice; collective bargaining; negotiation; rules, processes and procedures; the role of the state, unions, employer organisations and legislation, with special reference to South African conditions. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: HRNM873 Mini-Dissertation Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Conduct and report on an independent research. Topics Case study and submission of a mini-dissertation Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 60 Duration: 32 Weeks

Module Code: HRNM871 Full Dissertation Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Conduct and report on an independent research. Topics Submission of a full dissertation Assessment: Submission of a report

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Module Code: HRM971 Thesis Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Conduct and report on an independent research. Topics Submission of a thesis Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 240 Duration: 64 Weeks

24.4 Information Systems

Module Code: INYM611 Advanced Databases Systems Purpose: This module will equip the student with theoretical knowledge and practical skills relating to modem database systems. The knowledge will be applicable across a wide variety of database environments. This covers: the issues involved in providing multiple users concurrent access to database systems; adequate backup support, recovery and security; and database administration Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Distinguish a data warehouse from an operational database system, and appreciate the needs for developing a data

warehouse for large corporations b) Explain the process of data mining and its techniques and understand the requirements for connecting database systems to

the Web c) Understand client/server database systems and describe the essential characteristics of distributed database systems d) Describe the essential characteristics of object databases e) Explain the role of the database administrator in supporting other types of staff within an organization Topics Concurrency and Transactions; Distributed databases; Object Oriented databases; Data Warehouses; Data Mining; Backup and Recovery; Web database Development; Current trends; and Database Administration Assessment: Practical case study demonstrations, individual and team projects, assignments and presentations, tests and formal examination Pre-Requisites: INYM226 /INYM313 or equivalent Credits: 20 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM612 Software Engineering Purpose: The course is devoted to the methods and tools that increase the quality and decrease the cost of developing software. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Select among alternatives, an appropriate methodology for building a system. b) Perform requirements analysis for a project implementation and produce a requirements analysis document c) Criticize a given set of documentation for a software product d) Select suitable verification and validation techniques to test software and record findings e) Modify code to conform to a new set of specifications Topics Processes and metrics, requirements and specifications, design and implementation, validation and verification; software tools and environments; configuration management; end-user considerations; software project methodologies. Assessment: Assignments, mini-project examination Pre-Requisites: INYM 216, INYM 312 or equivalent Credits: 20 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM613 Programming Languages Purpose: This module provides a study of the underlying concepts of programming languages such as automata, grammars, translation, bindings, scope, data types, control, subprogramming, concurrency, and exception handling. Languages representing contrasting paradigms are studied On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Analyse programming language design issues relating to data types, expressions and control structures b) Develop a program in a dynamically type language c) Design and run a table-driven parser for a simple context-free language d) Analyse parameter passing methods of a given programming language

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e) Analyse variable binding and scope rules Topics Overview of programming languages, virtual machines, introduction to language translation, declarations and types, abstraction mechanisms, object oriented programming, functional programming, language translation systems, type systems, programming language semantics, and programming language design. Assessment: structured Lab/programming exercises Assignments tests, individual or group projects, presentations and a three hour written examination. Pre-Requisites: INYM 122, INYM 216 or Equivalent, i.e. understanding of common programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java etc is a must. Credits: 20 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM617 Intelligent Systems Purpose: To enable students to solve complex problems using Artificial Intelligence techniques. Students learn how to develop expert systems and intelligent agents. They are exposed to different software tools to design and build intelligent agent applications. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) To implement a system using an expert systems shell b) To use the fundamental algorithm of an AI approach c) To build and deploy software utilizing intelligent agents. d) Analyse and report on the advantages and disadvantages of a given intelligent agent e) Use alternative search strategies in solving AI problems Topics Introduction to Intelligent Agents; Implementation of Agents; Expert Systems and intelligent Agents; Application Areas of Intelligent Agents. Assessment: Working Projects; Written Reports; Tests and Exam Pre-Requisites: INYM 325 Credits: 20 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM621 Management of Information Technology Purpose: This course is directly concerned with the management issues surrounding information and telecommunications systems. It presents the ingredients of management knowledge necessary for success in the management of information technology. The course views information technology from the perspective of managers at several levels--from the CEO to the first line manager. It provides frameworks and management principles those current or aspiring managers Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Identify the role ICT and IS/IT department play in adding value to an organization b) Develop an IS Operational/Tactical/Strategic Plan for an organization c) Develop standards and policies for the IS department which are aligned to organizational goals d) Understand the issues involved in ICT planning, examine future ICT trends and their possible impact on organizations

competitive advantage e) Identify the role of the IS department and CIO in an organization Topics Management in the Information Age, Information Technology’s Strategic Importance, Information Technology Planning, Developing the Organization's IT Strategy, Hardware and Software Trends, Managing Applications Portfolios, Managing Application Development, Managing E-Business Applications, Developing and Managing Customer Expectations, Measuring IT Investments and Returns, IT Controls, Asset protection and Security, People, Organizations, and Management Systems, The Chief Information Officer's Role Assessment: Written Reports, Case studies, Presentations, and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: INYM 327 or equivalent Credits: 20 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM622 IT Security Purpose: The course addresses how to secure computer systems, networks and information from unauthorised or accidental access, modification, and denial of service. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Identify security and privacy considerations and how they may be solved b) Discuss methods of risk assessment and reduction c) Asses the security of a systems based on the methods and devices used d) Identity possible security risks in a given system e) Design and Implement a plan for security and control and system integrity Topics Security, Privacy and Integrity; Risk assessment and management; information theory; information flow and covert channels; coding and cryptography; authentication methods; malicious software (e.g.. Viruses, worms); audit and control methods; legal factors; database and inference control; security kernels and verification methods. Assessment: Group Projects, Case Studies and Exams

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Module Code: INYM624 Operating Systems Purpose: This module provides the student with an understanding of the basic components of a general-purpose operating system. Topics include processes, process management, synchronization, input/ output devices and their programming, interrupts, memory management, resource allocation, and an introduction to file systems. Students will be expected to design and implement a large piece of system software. Intended audience: computer science majors and others interested in studying the software and hardware components of computer systems Outcomes: The successful student will be able to understand the basic components of a computer operating system, and the interactions among the various components. The course will cover an introduction on the policies for scheduling, deadlocks, memory management, synchronization, and file systems. The students will implement solutions via C/C++ programs. Ultimately the student will: a) Learn how to make effective use of operating system by writing programs that exercise specific components in a modern

operating system nucleus. b) Become familiar with principles for process and thread management, memory management, file management, and device

management. c) Learn to design and evaluate virtual machine models that support autonomous program execution, cooperating sequential

computations, resource sharing, exclusive control of resources, deadlock management, and broad protection mechanisms. d) Learn the basic principles of networks and distributed systems. e) Become well versed in the design and use of one OS, e.g., LiNUX Topics Basic concepts of operating systems and system programming. Using operating systems, Device management, Process and thread management, Memory, File and Other Resource management ,Protection and security Assessment: Structured laboratory exercises, projects, and a formal examination. Pre-Requisites: INYM217, INYM216 and knowledge of C++ Credits: 20 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM627 Human Computer Interaction Purpose: This module provides an in depth analysis of Human computer interaction (HCI) Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Provide a critique of user interfaces b) Build a computer based instruction unit to teach users how to use an interface c) Analyse and redesign the organisation of laboratories d) Develop security capabilities for interfaces Topics Design and Development of Systems; Interface Architecture; Usability test and Evaluation of HCI; Language Communication and Interaction; Adaptation of Human Systems; Application areas; Security and Ergonomics Assessment: Written Reports, Case studies, Presentations Pre-Requisites: INYM216 Credits: 20 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: INYM628 Computer Communications and Networks Purpose: This module provides an understanding of data communications, networking concepts, as well as associated protocols. Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Analyze the basics of data communications and network architecture b) Analyze functions of each layer of a computer network. c) Evaluate essential features of specific protocols in the common protocol suite. d) Analyze the methodology and the rationale behind addressing, routing, and congestion control. e) Evaluate the various multiplexing and switching methods used in networks. f) Evaluate wireless LANs, high-speed digital access, such DSL and cable modem, cellular phone and satellite networks. Topics Introduction, Transmission media; Analog Modulation, Digital modulation, source coding. Data Communications and OSI Model, TCP/IP Model, Networking devices, LANs, Internetworking; IP Version 4 / IP version 6, wireless communications, Next Generation Networking and services. Assessment: Examination Pre-Requisites: undergraduate networking courses/ prior exposure to networking fundamentals courses Credits: 20 Duration: 16 Weeks

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Module Code: INYM671 Research Project Purpose: Undertake a full research project that satisfies the requirements of the honours degree Research Methodology This short course introduces students to the concepts and philosophies underlying academic research and the scientific method. The process, assumptions, strengths and weaknesses of the scientific method are explored together with alternative paradigms. Students will be in a position to define their research problem on completion of this course. Upon completion of this short course, students should be able to: a) understand the scientific method as used for academic research. b) understand the various stages of conducting academic research. c) critically evaluate what constitutes academic research. d) write an appropriate research problem with proper background, assumptions and delimitations. Overall Project Outcomes: The following exit level outcomes are to be assessed: a) Problem Solving b) Application of theoretical knowledge (scientific / or otherwise). c) Full Design and its Completeness. d) Professional and technical written and oral communication. Topics: A full research project that satisfies the requirements of the honour’s degree. Assessment: Presentations, demonstrations as well as a formal report. The assessment is in three phases. [see study guide for more details] Pre-Requisites: Research Methodology [2 to 3 weeks compulsory course prior to commencement of project] Credits: 20 Duration: 16 Weeks

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Module Code: MANM617 Operations Management Purpose: To equip students with skills and knowledge that will enable them to cope with problems in managing the operations function. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Understand and recognise advanced operations problems. b) Understand and appreciate product design, process design, capacity planning and scheduling. c) Plan the operations functioning bearing in mind its relations with other functions d) Manage a small workforce. e) Understand the operations function and its relation with other management functions. Topics Operations functions of decision making; Product design and forecasting; Process design; Capacity planning and scheduling; Workforce management; Quality planning and control; Integration of operations functions. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 18 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: MANM618 Advanced Management Theories Purpose: To give students a firm grounding in the theories that underlie modern management practices. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Recognise and integrate the various schools of thought on the evolution of management thought. b) Recognise and integrate the various schools of thought on the evolution of management thought. c) Evaluate the theories of leadership and leadership styles. d) Understand organizational culture and change management. e) Choose the appropriate stance of social responsibility for their organisation f) Appreciate the need for managerial ethics and organisational code of conduct. Topics Evolution of management thought; Theories of leadership and leadership styles; Theories of motivation; Organisational culture and change; Social responsibility and managerial ethics. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 18 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: MANM619 Marketing Research Purpose: To expose students to the relevance of marketing research and the applicability of research techniques to marketing. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Argue the importance of Marketing Research.

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b) Design and implement a Marketing Research project. c) Manage and control interviewing of groups and leading of panel discussions. d) Present the results of a survey in report format e) Identify with accepted Marketing Research ethics in the marketing profession. Topics Research and marketing decisions; Research design; Implementation and control of a marketing research project; Basics of sampling and measurement; Data collection; Survey research; Questionnaire design; Interviewing; Observation methods; Panel discussions; Multivariate techniques in marketing research; Presentation of research results; Research applications and ethics. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 18 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: MANM624 Advanced Materials Management Purpose: To introduce students to the importance and role of the materials management function to modern organisations Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Assess the role of Materials Management in an organisation b) Develop procedures and policies for the function c) Appreciate the value of such techniques as quality control, negotiations, supplier management and purchasing research in

performing the function. d) Design and implement an inventory management and control. e) Combine materials management systems with electronic data processing. Topics The concept of materials management; Objectives and organisation of materials management; Planning and evaluation of materials management; Inventory holding and control; Materials management and electronic data processing. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 18 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: MANM626 Problems of Financial Management Purpose: To provide deeper insights into financial management policies and controls. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Understand the finance function, its role and its relationship with other functions. b) Develop financial policies and implement control and discipline. c) Determine the capital requirements of an organisation. d) Negotiate for capital funding for organisations. e) Report to Top Management on financial matters - policy implementation, and adherence to control measures. Topics Fundamental objective of financial management; Role of the financial manager; Concepts in financial management; Financial planning and control; Financial discipline in organisations; Financial policy and integrated topics in financial management; Capital requirements of different type of organisations. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 18 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: MANM627 Strategic Management and Business Policy Purpose: To enable students to see organisations from the view point of chief executives and equip them with skills to facilitate long-term planning. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Appreciate the importance of strategic planning and management in organisations. b) Appreciate the importance of strategic planning and management in organisations. c) Apply the Strategic Audit technique of organisational analysis. d) Design and implement different strategies in an organisation. e) Recognise company profiles and conduct a competitor analysis for Top Management. f) Produce in a report format, the results of a case analysis. Topics The strategic management process; Strategy formulation; Environmental analysis and forecasting; Industry and competitor analysis; Company profiles; Long-term goals and objectives; Strategy implementation and control, Case study analysis. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 18 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: MANM671 Practical Research Project Purpose: To expose students to practical marketing research and offer them hands-on experience in research methodology.

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Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Recognise and understand the importance of practical research projects. b) Design and implement a research project c) Understand the objectives and uses of practical research outcomes. d) Choose appropriate methodology for the project. e) Produce an acceptable research report. Topics The research project must be approximately 40 - 60 pages; It must be an empirical study; The student must demonstrate an ability to conduct and report on independent and original research; All preliminary chapters must be typed; The final report must be typed (1,5 spacing) and bound. (3 copies must be handed in for examination. Assessment: Continuous Assessment and Formal Examination Pre-Requisites: Topic to be approved by Head of the Department of Management Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: MANM871 Management Dissertation Outcomes: The student should be able to produce an acceptable research report. Topics Submission of a Dissertation Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 120 Duration: 32 Weeks

Module Code: BMAN971 Business Management Doctoral Thesis Outcomes: The student should be able to: a) Autonomously plan and execute a research project b) Do a high-level theoretical analysis of a related topic in business management c) Formulate integrated theoretical perspectives d) Test the theory in practice by applying research methodology e) Collect data by using different data collection methods f) Analyse and interpret data by using different statistical techniques g) Demonstrate a high-level research capability h) Make recommendations regarding the researched subject i) Make a significant and original academic contribution at the frontiers in the field of business management. Topics Submission of a thesis Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 240 Duration: 64 Weeks

Module Code: BMAR971 Marketing Management Doctoral Thesis Outcomes: The student should be able to: a) Autonomously plan and execute a research project b) Do a high-level theoretical analysis of a related topic in marketing management c) Formulate integrated theoretical perspectives d) Test the theory in practice by applying research methodology e) Collect data by using different data collection methods f) Analyse and interpret data by using different statistical techniques g) Demonstrate a high-level research capability h) Make recommendations regarding the researched subject i) Make a significant and original academic contribution at the frontiers in the field of marketing business management. Topics Submission of a thesis Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 240 Duration: 64 Weeks

Module Code: ENTR971 Entrepreneurship Doctoral Thesis Outcomes: The student should be able to: a) Autonomously plan and execute a research project b) Do a high-level theoretical analysis of entrepreneurship c) Formulate integrated theoretical perspectives d) Test the theory in practice by applying research methodology e) Collect data by using different data collection methods f) Analyse and interpret data by using different statistical techniques g) Demonstrate a high-level research capability h) Make recommendations regarding the researched subject

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i) Make a significant and original academic contribution at the frontiers in the field of entrepreneurship. Topics Submission of a thesis Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 240 Duration: 64 Weeks

24.6 Public Administration

Module Code: PAYM611 Advanced Theories and Practice of Public Administration (Compulsory Purpose: To cover the different theories and approaches in Public Administration Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Analyse the state of Public Administration in South Africa b) Analyse the different theories in the study of Public Administration Topics Development of Public Administration as a field of study: theoretical approaches and debated in public administration, state of Public Administration in South Africa. Assessment: Tests, assignments and final examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM612 Public Organisation Science (Elective) Purpose: To enable students to critically analyse the structuring of organisations Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Describe strategic management and operating tasks for organisation and their integration b) Identify different options for organisation design c) Analyse the relationship between the organisation and its environment d) Diagnose organisational problems and recommend solutions to those problems e) Explain the different perspectives on organisation theory Topics Perspectives on organisation theory, the problem of organisation; the structural and procedural elements of organisation; environmental characteristics; design of organisational structures, organisational ecology, change and organisation renewal, the importance of organisations for developing countries, critical operating tasks, strategic management tasks and integration of operating and strategic tasks. Assessment: Tests, assignments and final examinations Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM613 Advanced Public Management (Elective) Purpose: To cover the overall environment and theories in the field of Public Management Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Understand the functions involved in Public Management b) Understand theoretical perspectives of Public Management c) Critically analyse the theories and function of Public management Topics Theoretical perspectives on public management, public management and Public Administration, public management environment, functions, skills and aids. Assessment: Tests, assignments and final examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM614 Research Methodology (Compulsory Purpose: To introduce students to the Research Process Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Develop a research proposal b) Collect and analyse data c) Compile a research report Topics Meaning of research, types of research, steps in the research process Assessment: Submission of a research proposal Pre-Requisites: B Admin Degree Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM616 Advanced Public Human Resource Management

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Purpose: To enable students to critically analyse the different issues impacting on public human resource management in South Africa Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Explain the scope of human resource management b) Explain the legal framework within which the human resource function is performed c) Differentiate between the traditional performance appraisal system and the Performance Management System d) Identify critical issues impacting on the management of human resources like career pathing, Affirmative action, Employment

Equity, Sexual Harassment and human resource diversity Topics Legal environment of personnel and human resource management in the public service planning of jobs and Planning of jobs and people, staffing, appraisal, compensation. Critical issues on affirmative action, gender, equity and diversity. Assessment: Tests, assignments and final examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM618 Advanced Public Financial Administration (Compulsory Purpose: To provide students with analytical skills in dealing with Public Financial Administration Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Apply the methods of financial analysis Topics Principles of financial analysis; financial information; framework and methods of financial analysis; Revenue analysis, debt analysis; pensions analysis and internal revenue analysis Assessment: Tests, assignments and final examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 18 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM627 Public Enterprises and Economic Development Purpose: To cover theories, role and types of public enterprises. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Understand theories and types of public enterprises b) Compare public enterprises across countries Topics Theory of public enterprise; various types of state enterprises and their corresponding function in economic development; comparative studies in public enterprises in Africa and elsewhere. Assessment: Tests, assignments and final examinations Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM628 Advanced Local Government Administration Purpose: To cover functions and problems of local government administration Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Understand how policies and decisions are made at local government level b) Understand the need for citizen participation in local public affairs c) Identify problems and their possible solutions in local government administration Topics Local government and administration as a field of study: policy-making and decision-making in local government; public participation and representation in local government; synopsis and study of selected problems of present-day local authorities such finance, intergovernmental relations, housing and urbanisation. Assessment: Assignments and final examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 12 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM629 Research Methods in Public Administration Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Develop a research proposal a) Collect and analyse data; b) Compile a research report. Topics A brief introduction to Social Science research; research in Public Administration; guidelines for conducting research in Public Administration; evidence and causal analysis; selection and conceptual formulation of the problem; population and sampling; research design; methods of data collection and data analysis and interpretation (PAD799 will culminate in the submission of a research project) or a case study. Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: PAD III modules Credits: 30 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM824 Advanced Organisational Analysis Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to:

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Topics The theory of organisational analysis and the measurement of efficiency; Organisational goals; Structure and decision-making; Methods to improve organisational performance; MOB; Organisational development. Assessment: - Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 20 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM873 Mini-Dissertation Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Conduct and report on an independent research. Topics Research Assessment: - Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 20 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM871 Full Dissertation Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Conduct and report on an independent research. Topics Presentation of a Dissertation Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 120 Duration: 32 Weeks

Module Code: PAYM971 Thesis Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Conduct and report on an independent research. Topics Presentation of a Thesis Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 240 Duration: 64 Weeks

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Module Code: STOM611 Mathematical Programming Purpose: The students will study the theory of optimisation-I including some types of mathematical programming. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Apply linear, parametric and integer programming to solve real-life problems. b) Define the decision variables used in mathematical programming. c) Derive the formulae used in mathematical programming d) Identify data to be used in mathematical programming. e) Recommend the optimal allocation of resources Topics Mathematical programming; linear programming; revised simplex method, sensitivity analysis, dual simplex method; parametric programming; integer programming. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STFM319, STFM329, STOM328 and STOM329 Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STOM612 Network Analysis Purpose: The purpose of this course is acquaint the students with the theory of network analysis and how it can be applied to real-life situations. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Apply the theory of network analysis in terms of resource allocation to real-life situations. Topics Transportation and assignment problems, CPM and models of time cost trade offs in deterministic activity networks, resource allocation, variable costs and duration, analytical methods, extensions of the PERT model, the shortest route problem; general and cyclic networks, minimum spanning tree, the maximal flow problem, max-flow min-cut theorem. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

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Purpose: This course emphasizes the application of statistical methods to reliability estimation and directly related activities. It provides a summary of methods and procedures of reliability statistics and makes available to students a single ready reference to Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Estimate the parameters of the reliability function. b) Define the decision variables used in reliability theory. c) Calculate the survival rates of components and systems d) Derive formulae of reliability functions e) Identify data to be used in reliability theory. Topics Definition and properties of reliability function, structure function, order statistics, parametric families of life distributions - Exponential, Gamma, Weibull, Rayleigh, Normal and related failure time models; estimation with complete and censored samples, series and parallel system reliability, reliability bounds. Bayesian approach to reliability analysis, credible internal, predictive distribution, Bayesian appxn/coherent system. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STOM614 Forecasting Methods Purpose: The students are acquainted to a wide range of sophisticated methods of forecasting either using multiple regression analysis or time series analysis as part of a decision making process in the managerial planning and control context. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Forecast into the future either using time series analysis or multiple regression analysis b) To select the right forecasting method for a given type of data and duration (i.e. short -term or long-term). Topics The role of forecasting in decision making, smoothing techniques, decomposition methods, time series forecasting, multiple regression and correlation, introduction to Box-Jenkins method and econometric models, qualitative approaches to forecasting, comparison and selection of forecasting methods. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STFM319 and STFM328 Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STOM621 Theory of Games Purpose: The students will study the game theory and its application to real-life situations. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Apply the theoretical game strategies to real-life situations Topics Single strategy games, games with mixed strategies, graphical method of solution, LP interpretation of games, solution by the simplex method. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STOM318 Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

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Module Code: STOM622 Production Planning and Scheduling Purpose: The purpose of this course is to acquaint the students to the methods that can be used to facilitate optimal production planning and scheduling decisions in terms of product mix and allocation of scarce resources. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Make optimal business decisions by allocating resources optimally using mathematical modelling Topics Product mix decisions, single facility lot size problems, multiperiod planning under static probabilistic demand, models with linear costs, multiproduct models, stochastic models, job shop scheduling, assembly line balancing. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STOM319 Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STOM623 Optimization-1 Purpose: This course is intended to equip the students with statistical modelling techniques that will facilitate optimal business planning by studying network models, dynamic programming, non-linear modelling and implementation models. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Apply the theory of optimisation to real-life situations Topics Network models; dynamic programming; non-linear models; implementation of models. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STOM319 Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STOM624 Inventory Control Purpose: The purpose of this course is to teach the students inventory control using all the information available through mathematical modelling. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Apply the deterministic models with static demand, periodic and continuous review models and stochastic dynamic review

models to real-life situations b) Define the decision variables to be used in inventory control. c) Derive the formulae to be used in inventory control. d) Estimate the parameters of the inventory models. e) Identify data to be used in inventory models. Topics Deterministic models with static demand, multiple items and constraints, quantity discounts, stochastic single periods, periodic and continuous review models, lot size problems with dynamic demand, introduction to stochastic dynamic review models. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STOM319 Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STOM671 Research Project Topics Presentation of a Research Project Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 30 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STOM811 Optimization-1 Purpose: The students will study the theory of I-I including some types of mathematical programming. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Apply some optimisation techniques. Topics Mathematical programming; linear programming; revised simplex method, sensitivity analysis, dual simplex method; parametric programming; integer programming. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STOM812 Network Analysis Purpose: The purpose of this course is to acquaint the students with the theory of network analysis and how it can be applied to real-life situations. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Apply the theory of network analysis in terms of resource allocation to real-life situations. Topics Transportation and assignment problems, CPM and models of time cost trade offs in deterministic activity networks, resource allocation, variable costs and duration, analytical methods, extensions of the PERT model, the shortest route problem; general and cyclic networks, minimum spanning tree, the maximal flow problem, max-flow min-cut theorem. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination

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Module Code: STOM813 Reliability Theory Purpose: This course emphasizes the application of statistical methods to reliability estimation and directly related activities. It provides a summary of methods and procedures of reliability statistics and makes available to students a single ready reference to Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Do reliability estimation, reliability prediction, and b) Know system reliability Topics Definition and properties of reliability function, structure function, order statistics, parametric families of life distributions - Exponential, Gamma, Weibull, Rayleigh, Normal and related failure time models; estimation with complete and censored samples, series and parallel system reliability, reliability bounds. Bayesian approach to reliability analysis, credible internal, predictive distribution, Bayesian appxn/coherent system. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STOM814 Forecasting Methods Purpose: The students are acquainted to a wide range of sophisticated methods of forecasting either using multiple regression analysis or time series analysis as part of a decision making process in the managerial planning and control context. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Forecast into the future either using time series analysis or multiple regression analysis b) Select the right forecasting method for a given type of data and duration (i.e. short -term or long-term). Topics The role of forecasting in decision making, smoothing techniques, decomposition methods, time series forecasting, multiple regression and correlation, introduction to Box-Jenkins method and econometric models, qualitative approaches to forecasting, comparison and selection of forecasting methods. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STOM821 Theory of Games Purpose: The students will study the game theory and its application to real-life situations. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Apply the theoretical game strategies to real-life situations Topics Single strategy games, games with mixed strategies, graphical method of solution, LP interpretation of games, solution by the simplex method. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STOM822 Production Planning and Scheduling Purpose: The purpose of this course is to acquaint the students to the methods that can be used to facilitate optimal production planning and scheduling decisions in terms of product mix and allocation of scarce resources. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Make optimal business decisions by allocating resources optimally using mathematical modelling Topics Product mix decisions, single facility lot size problems, multiperiod planning under static probabilistic demand, models with linear costs, multiproduct models, stochastic models, job shop scheduling, assembly line balancing. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STOM823 Opmitization-1 Purpose: This course is intended to equip the students with statistical modelling techniques that will facilitate optimal business planning by studying network models, dynamic programming, non-linear modelling and implementation models. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Apply the theory of optimisation to real-life situations Topics Network models; dynamic programming; non-linear models; implementation of models. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

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Module Code: STOM824 Inventory Control Purpose: The purpose of this course is to teach the students inventory control using all the information available through mathematical modelling. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Apply the deterministic models with static demand, periodic and continuous review models and stochastic dynamic review

models to real-life situations Topics Deterministic models with static demand, multiple items and constraints, quantity discounts, stochastic single periods, periodic and continuous review models, lot size problems with dynamic demand, introduction to stochastic dynamic review models. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STOM873 Mini-Dissertation Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to conduct and report on an independent research. Topics Presentation of a research project Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 30 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STOM871 Full-Dissertation Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to conduct and report on an independent research. Topics Presentation of a Full Dissertation Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 120 Duration: 32 Weeks

Module Code: STOM971 Thesis Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to conduct and report on an independent research. Topics Presentation of a thesis Assessment: Submission of a research project Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 240 Duration: 64 Weeks

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Module Code: STFM611 Stochastic Models Purpose: The purpose of this course is to acquaint the postgraduate students with the stochastic intuition about problems encountered in real-life. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Apply the operations research or the statistical techniques to situations where customers have to be served by a single or by

several service facilities. b) Identify the probability distributions at the arrivals of customers and the service times at the service facilities. c) Define concepts used in stochastic models. d) Derive formulae used in stochastic models. e) Recommend strategies to be used in processing orders. Topics Preliminaries, stochastic processes, advanced poisson processes, non-homogeneous poisson processes, compound poisson processes, renewal theory, advanced Markov chains, advanced queuing theory. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM612 Advanced Probability Theory Purpose: The students are acquainted to advance probability theory including modes of convergence of random variables and limit theorem, and characteristic function. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Apply the probability theory to real-life situations Topics Distribution function; measure theory; classes of sets; probability measures and their distribution functions; random variable; expectation; independence, modes of convergence of random variables and limit theorems; characteristic function. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination

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Module Code: STFM613 Multivariate Analysis Purpose: The students will study multivariate analysis, including the multivariate normal distribution, multivariate analysis of variance, factor analysis and discriminate analysis. The importance of this course is to equip the students with some multivariate statistical techniques. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Do multivariate discriminate analysis b) Do factor analysis, and c) Do multivariate ANOVA and MANCOVA Topics Multivariate normal distribution, stochastic vectors, samples measurements, information criteria, multivariate analysis of variance and covariance, discriminant analysis. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STA318 Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM614 Statistical Quality Control Purpose: This module provides comprehensive coverage of the modern use of statistical methods for quality control and improvement. The objective is to give students a sound understanding of the principle, basis and application of statistical techniques. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Assess the quality of a product. Topics Quality and quality improvement, Modelling process quality, statistical process control, control charts; Acceptance sampling, ASN, AOQ, AOQL, LTPD plans, process capability, process design and improvement, producer and consumer risks, continuous production, life-time studies. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM615 Decision Theory Purpose: This course introduces to students a formal framework for making choices when the possible results of a choice can be given numerical values and a probability can be assigned to the attachment of each result. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Evaluate the potential benefit of buying more information about the probabilities of various payoffs and spend the optimal

amount of resources in this decision-making process b) Logically and objectively incorporate all the information that they have in the decision-making process c) Make the best decision even when a problem is complex and the result of each decision is uncertain Topics Basic concepts; decision making under certainty, uncertainty, competitive condition and condition risks, acts and error probabilities, types of errors, maximal / maximin / minimax and expected pay off criterion, expected value of perfect information, regret function, decisions based on prior information and subjective probability, break-even analysis. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM621 Design of Experiments and Sampling Purpose: The students will study different types of agricultural experiments, selecting 'optimal design' subject to underlying constraints, how the available resources may be optimally allocated and the resulting yield data may be analysed and interpreted. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Design a sample survey. b) Determine the right sample size for a sample survey, while. c) Minimizing the cost function and d) Optimising the allocation of sample size, n. Topics Analysis of Variance and covariance, completely randomised designs, randomised block design, missing plots, Latin square designs, factorial experiments, confounding, split-plot design; Simple random sampling, stratified random sampling, systematic and cluster sampling, allocation of resources; Questionnaire design. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STFM228 Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

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Module Code: STFM616 Applied Regression Analysis Purpose: The students will be acquainted to applied regression analysis. The importance of the course is to teach students statistical inference and some advanced regression ideas, such as logistic regression and non-linear regression. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Do logistic regression analysis, and b) Do statistical inference in real-life situations c) Fit a non-linear regression model to data Topics Multiple regression model; statistical inference; residual analysis; multicollinearity and transformations; model selection; standardised regression; general regression models; advanced regression ideas - logistic regression; principal components; nonlinear regression; other special topics on regression; case studies. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: STFM328 Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM671 Research Project Topics Presentation of a Research Project Assessment: Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 30 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM811 Stochastic Models Purpose: The purpose of this course is to acquaint the postgraduate students with the stochastic intuition about problems encountered in real-life. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Apply the operations research or the statistical techniques to situations where customers have to be served by a sing or by

several service facilities. b) Identify the probability distributions at the arrivals of customers and the service times at the service facilities. c) Define concepts used in stochastic models. d) Derive formulae used in stochastic models. e) Recommend strategies to be used in processing orders. Topics Preliminaries, stochastic processes, advanced Poisson processes, non-homogeneous Poisson processes, compound poisson processes, renewal theory, advanced Markov chains, advanced queuing theory. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM812 Advanced Probability Theory Purpose: The students are acquainted to advance probability theory including modes of convergence of random variables and limit theorem, and characteristic function. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: Apply the probability theory to real-life situations Topics Distribution function; measure theory; classes of sets; probability measures and their distribution functions; random variable; expectation; independence, modes of convergence of random variables and limit theorems; characteristic function. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM813 Multivariate Analysis Purpose: The students will study multivariate analysis, including the multivariate normal distribution, multivariate analysis of variance, factor analysis and discriminate analysis. The importance of this course is to equip the students with some multivariate statistical techniques. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Do multivariate ANOVA and MANCOVA b) Do factor analysis, and c) Do multivariate discriminant analysis Topics Multivariate normal distribution, stochastic vectors, samples measurements, information criteria, multivariate analysis of variance and covariance, discriminant analysis. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

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Module Code: STFM814 Statistical Quality Control Purpose: This module provides comprehensive coverage of the modern use of statistical methods for quality control and improvement. The objective is to give students a sound understanding of the principle, basis and application of statistical techniques. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Assess the quality of a product Topics Quality and quality improvement, Modeling process quality, statistical process control, control charts; Acceptance sampling, ASN, AOQ, AOQL, LTPD plans, process capability, process design and improvement, producer and consumer risks, continuous production, life-time studies. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM821 Decision Theory Purpose: This course introduces to students a formal framework for making choices when the possible results of a choice can be given numerical values and a probability can be assigned to the attachment of each result. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Evaluate the potential benefit of buying more information about the probabilities of various payoffs and spend the optimal

amount of resources in this decision-making process b) Logically and objectively incorporate all the information that they have in the decision-making process c) Make the best decision even when a problem is complex and the result of each decision is uncertain Topics Basic concepts; decision making under certainty, uncertainty, competitive condition and condition risks, acts and error probabilities, types of errors, maximal / maximin / minimax and expected pay off criterion, expected value of perfect information, regret function, decisions based on prior information and subjective probability, break-even analysis. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM822 Design of Experiments and Sampling Purpose: The students will study different types of agricultural experiments, selecting 'optimal design' subject to underlying constraints, how the available resources may be optimally allocated and the resulting yield data may be analysed and interpreted. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Design a sample survey b) Determine the right sample size for a sample survey, while c) Minimize the cost function and d) Optimize the allocation of sample size, n Topics Analysis of Variance and covariance, completely randomised designs, randomised block design, missing plots, Latin square designs, factorial experiments, confounding, split-plot design; Simple random sampling, stratified random sampling, systematic and cluster sampling, allocation of resources; Questionnaire design. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM823 Applied Regression Analysis Purpose: The students will be acquainted to applied regression analysis. The importance of the course is to teach students statistical inference and some advanced regression ideas, such as logistic regression and non-linear regression. Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to: a) Do logistic regression analysis, and b) Do statistical inference in real-life situations c) Fit a non-linear regression model to DAT Topics Multiple regression model; statistical inference; residual analysis; multicollinearity and transformations; model selection; standardised regression; general regression models; advanced regression ideas - logistic regression; principal components; nonlinear regression; other special topics on regression; case studies. Assessment: Continuous assessment and formal examination Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 15 Duration: 16 Weeks

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Module Code: STFM873 Mini-Dissertation Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to conduct and report on an independent research Topics Presentation of a mini-dissertation Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 30 Duration: 16 Weeks

Module Code: STFM871 Full-Dissertation Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to conduct and report on an independent research. Topics Presentation of a Full Dissertation Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 120 Duration: 32 Weeks

Module Code: STFM971 Doctoral Thesis Outcomes: On completion of the module, the student should be able to conduct and report on an independent research Topics Presentation of Thesis Assessment: Submission of a report Pre-Requisites: None Credits: 240 Duration: 64 Weeks

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