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University of PretoriaUndergraduate Faculty Brochure

Economic and Management Sciences2012/13

www.up.ac.za2012/13

Message from the Dean

value of the degrees it awards will create a competitive advantage for its students. The Faculty comprises ten departments, namely the departments of Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Financial Management, Economics, Marketing and Communication Management, Human Resource Management, Business Management, Tourism Management and the School of Public Management and Administration, which together offer 23 undergraduate and 90 postgraduate programmes.

Prof Jan van HeerdenActing Dean: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Message from the DeanThe Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences is the largest faculty of the University of Pretoria in terms of student numbers. The key to the Faculty’s success is the high premium that is placed on the preparation of a new generation of entrepreneurs, economists and managers who will create jobs and have an innovative approach to life. The University of Pretoria aims to be internationally competitive while at the same time being locally relevant. The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences supports this goal by ensuring that its academic and research programmes always meet the highest standards. National and international accreditation of degrees by professional bodies is the order of the day. The Faculty is serious about ensuring that the market

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Contents

ContentsMessage from the Dean ........................................................................................................................................................i

EMS Photo page ..................................................................................................................................................................1

General overview..................................................................................................................................................................2

Study programmes (degrees) ...............................................................................................................................................3

Undergraduate study programmes (degrees) ......................................................................................................................5

BCom degrees in Economic Sciences .................................................................................................................................7

BCom degrees in Financial Sciences ...................................................................................................................................8

BCom degrees in Management Sciences ..........................................................................................................................12

BAdmin degrees .................................................................................................................................................................17

BCom degrees offered in cooperation with other faculties .................................................................................................19

Postgraduate study programmes (degrees) .......................................................................................................................24

General information ............................................................................................................................................................25

-Faculty-specificinformation .........................................................................................................................................25

- Client Service Centre ..................................................................................................................................................25

- GPS coordinates to UP Campuses .............................................................................................................................25

- University of Pretoria banking details ..........................................................................................................................25

-WelcomingDayandtheOfficialprogrammeforregistrationandstartoftheacademicyear (28 January – 7 February 2012) ..................................................................................................................................25

-InstitutionalProficiencyTest(IPT) ...............................................................................................................................25

- Application ...................................................................................................................................................................25

- Admission ....................................................................................................................................................................26

- Language policy and medium of instruction ................................................................................................................26

- Academic Information Management ............................................................................................................................26

-CompulsoryAcademicLiteracyTestforregisteredfirst-yearstudents .......................................................................26

- Bursaries and loans ....................................................................................................................................................26

- Fees payable ...............................................................................................................................................................27

- Accommodation ...........................................................................................................................................................28

- Private Accommodation ..............................................................................................................................................28

- Open Day ....................................................................................................................................................................28

- TuksSport ....................................................................................................................................................................28

- Department of Student Affairs .....................................................................................................................................28

- Student Support Division .............................................................................................................................................28

- Student Development Division ....................................................................................................................................28

- Library Services ..........................................................................................................................................................29

- International students ..................................................................................................................................................30

- Higher Education South Africa (HESA) .......................................................................................................................30

- Admission Point Score (APS) Conversion Table .........................................................................................................31

- Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................................................................31

Printed December 2011

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EMS Photo page

In the 1st place!Chantelle Coetzer, an academic trainee from the Department of Auditing, jointly obtained the 1st place in the 2010 SAICA QE1 exam. Chantelle obtained her BCom(Accounting Sciences) degree with an average of 86% in 2008. In 2009 she obtained her BCom(Hons)(Accounting Sciences) with distinction.

EMS Photo page

To be on the Dean’s ListThe Faculty is proud of the academic achievements of BCom students and students with an outstanding academic record qualify for the Dean’s List. Such students were recently awarded by the Dean with certificates, gift vouchers and a cocktail function.

Bursaries galore!The JSE offers bursaries to students who are academically excellent, have leadership potential and who study Financial Management, Economics, Investment Management, Accounting Sciences or Informatics.

A warm first year welcomeAs is customary of the Department of Marketing and Communication Management, an attempt is always made to impress our first years during the first official meeting. Past presentations took themes from Grease, Casino Royal, etc. The 2010 theme was inspired by the new Katy Perry song, ‘Firework’. The message to the new first years was, as Katy says, to let their colours burst, and as such to believe in themselves.

Sneakers with a difference(Below) As part of their training, BCom (Entrepreneurship) and BCom (Business Management) students had to do a project where they used the theoretical background that they receive in class and their own experience to create and make shoes from recycled material.

Results celebratedAcademic trainees celebrated the results of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Qualifying Examination Part 1 (QE 1). UP achieved a pass rate of 97% and all ten the academic trainees at UP passed the exam.

Celebration!Proud students, their families and staff celebrated together when 46 Thuthuka students graduated and received the BCom (Accounting Sciences) degree – the first step towards becoming a Chartered Accountant.

Learning through FacebookFacebook is a very powerful tool. Why not incorporate it into the teaching environment? The Department of Taxation decided to do just that! The large amount of students registered for Taxation makes it difficult to personally interact with them, and Facebook was the ideal platform to create this personal interaction with the students.

A visit to Merc(Left) The Business Manage-ment honours class visited the Mercedes-Benz spare part facility and Caterpillar’s Johan-nesburg Distribution Centre in Isando recently as part of the module Integrated Logistics Management.

A SA Netball Protea in the Faculty(Right) Vanes-Mari du Toit is a second year BCom (Human Resource Man-agement) student at Tuks.

During 2011 she was chosen for the SA Protea Netball Team. She enjoys her course at Tuks tremen-dously and dreams of one day combining sport with industrial psychology.

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General overview

Important information

• Consult the Faculty of Economic and ManagementSciences Yearbook, Reg 1.2, Requirements for specific modules and the prerequisites for individual modules or visit www.up.ac.za.

• FRK 122 is a terminating module. If FRK 122 isselected, a candidate will not be able to continue with Financial Accounting at the 200 and 300 level. Alsonote thatFRK121maybeaprerequisite foranumber of other modules (eg BEL 213 and 223) and it is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that he/shemakestheappropriatechoicebetweenFRK121 and 122.

General overview

Why study at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences?

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences is thefirstchoiceofmanytalentedyoungpeopleinpursuingtheir higher education degree studies. The Faculty provides an intellectual home for the rich diversity of South Africa’s academic talent. Through our continuous pursuit of excellence in research, teaching and learning and community involvement, we have become a preferred partner for professional bodies, employers, and students in South Africa. The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences is passionate about developing our young people. Our holistic approach to student life fosters aspirations and encourages excellence: academically, culturally, and socially. The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences is a value-driven faculty where students and staff become part of a winning team. Excellent facilities, academic distinction and international recognition of its degrees prove that the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences is committed to quality on all fronts.

Play and Learn

First-year Financial Accounting students taking part in a business world simulation game. The game facilitates the process of getting to know each other and promoting team building in a social setting. The students are introduced to the Commercium board game which is styled as an interactive “Monopoly” game and allows students to compete against each other while learning about business transactions.

Explore tourismBCom(Hons)(Tourism Management) students explored the Northern Cape and West Coast where they were exposed to many aspects of tourism, which provided a great learning and experience platform for their future careers in the industry.


Study programmes (degrees)

Study programmes (degrees)Please note: All prospective students will be required to write the Institutional Proficiency Test (NBT) during their Grade 12 year. Accounting is not a prerequisite for admission to any BCom degree.

The minimum requirements for the following selection programmes (degrees) are:Programme (Degree)DurationClosing date

Afrikaans or English as Home Language or First Additional Language

Mathematics APS

Immediate provisional placement 5 (60-69%) 6 (70-79%) 35Provisional placement on

academic merit after 30 June5 (60-69%) 6 (70-79%) 33-34

Provisional placement on academic merit and the results of the IPT

5 (60-69%) 5 (60-69%) 32

BCom(Accounting Sciences)[3 years]Closing date: 30 June

Careers:Firststeptowardscharteredaccountantandothercategoriesofaccountants,financialmanager, internal auditor, bookkeeper, banker, cost and management accountant, credit controller.

Applicants who achieve 80% or above for Mathematics may be considered on an individual basis if they do not attain the APS requirement.

BCom(Investment Management)[3 years]Closing date: 30 June

Careers: Funds manager, investment advisor, financial advisor, management accountant,managementconsultant,financialmanager,investmentbroker,investmentanalyst.


The minimum requirements for the following selection programmes (degrees) are:Programme (Degree)DurationClosing date


Mathematics APS

Immediate provisional placement 5 (60-69%) 5 (60-69%) 34Provisional placement on

academic merit after 30 June5 (60-69%) 5 (60-69%) 33


5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 32

BCom(Financial Management Sciences)[3 years]Closing date: 30 June

Careers: Management accountant, financial advisor, financial manager, consultant, financialplanner.


BCom(Law)[3 years]Closing date: 30 June

Careers: First step towards attorney, legal advisor, advocate, prosecutor, presiding officer(magistrate or judge) and legal academic.


The minimum requirements for the following programmes (degrees) are:Programme (Degree)DurationClosing date


Mathematics APS

5 (60-69%) 5 (60-69%) 30BCom(Econometrics)[3 years]Closing date: 31 July

Careers: Econometricians are employed by government, the central bank, private and commercial banks, leading stockbrokers and consultancies, both locally and internationally. Positions include analyst, consultant, researcher, trader/broker or academic. The work mostly entails statistical analysis (forecasting, structural and policy analysis) of economic and financial markets andinterrelationships.

BCom(Economics)[3 years]Closing date: 31 July

Careers:Economistsmayspecialiseinbanking,publicfinance,internationaltradeandinvestmentor economic development. Economists are employed by government, the central bank, private and commercialbanks,stockbrokeragefirmsandconsultancies,bothinSouthAfricaandaroundtheworld. Positions include analyst, consultant, researcher, trader or academic.

BCom(Informatics)[3 years]Closing date: 31 July

Careers: Manager in information technology environment computer software or hardware supporter, computer systems analyst, financial information systems analyst, business analyst,information facilitator, IT training, systems developer, business systems analyst.

BCom(Internal Auditing)[3 years] Closing date: 31 July

Careers: Certified internal auditor, head of internal auditing section, risk manager, generalmanager, and consultant.

BCom(Statistics)[3 years] Closing date: 31 July

Careers: Statistical analyst in several industries, researcher, consultant, lecturer.



Mathematics APS

5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 30BCom(Option: Taxation)[3 years]Closing date: 31 July

Careers: The purpose of this package in Taxation is to equip learners with the essential knowledge and skills to enable them to perform tax-related functions both in the private and public sector environments.

An option is a focus area within an existing degree programme.BCom[3 years]Closing date: 31 July

Careers:Thedegreedoesnot leadtoaspecificvocationaloutcome,butoffersopportunities todetermine your own career outcome, within limits. Students are able to compile their own curricula with a view to work opportunities in all sectors. Thus this offers opportunities to determine own career outcome within limits.


Study programmes (degrees)



Mathematics APS

5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 30BCom(Agribusiness Management)[3 years]Closing date: 31 July

Careers: Agricultural economist at banks and other agricultural and food-orientated institutions, commodity trader on future markets.

BCom(Business Management)[3 years]Closing date: 31 July

Careers:Awide variety of opportunities in administration, finance,marketing andhuman resourcemanagement, including manager, teacher, lecturer, general manager, management consultant.

BCom(Communication Management)[3 years]Closing date: 31 July

Careers: Client liaison consultant (advertising agencies), corporate communication consultant, corporate communication manager, corporate communication strategist, industrial journalist, public relations practitioner, relations manager, special events organiser, corporate social investment manager, sponsorship manager.

BCom(Entrepreneurship)[3 years]Closing date: 31 July

Careers: Running of entrepreneurial activities and business, corporate entrepreneur, mentor to an entrepreneur, administrative manager, sales manager, shop manager, entrepreneur, business manager, business owner, retail-trade manager.

BCom(Human Resource Management)[3 years]Closing date: 31 July

Careers: Human resource practitioner, personnel consultant, mediator, labour relations specialist, humanresourcemanager,personnelmanager, liaisonofficer. In thecapacityasahumanresourcepractitioner, you will be responsible for matters such as developing human resource strategies and policies, human resource planning, recruitment and selection of employees, training and development of staff, labour relations,personneladministration,etc.Thisdegree is thefirst step toqualifyasahuman resource practitioner, psychometrist or industrial psychologist.

BCom(Marketing Management)[3 years]Closing date: 31 July

Careers: Product manager, customer service manager, strategic marketing planning manager, sales manager, distribution manager, brand manager, advertising manager, media planner, marketing research manager, promotions manager.

BCom(Recreation and Sport Management)[3 years] Closing date: 31 July

Careers: Sport facility manager, sport event organiser, sport and recreation manager, sport marketing.

BCom(Option: Supply Chain Management)[3 years]Closing date: 31 July

Careers: The purpose of this option is to equip learners of supply chain management with the ability to participate in functional management within an integrated supply chain. This includes the disciplines of supply management, production and operations management, warehousing, transport management and supply chain strategy.

An option is a focus area within an existing degree programme.BCom(Tourism Management)[3 years]Closing date: 31 JulyPresented in dual medium. A limited number of modules are presented in Afrikaans.

Careers: Manager and entrepreneur in a wide range of tourism and related sectors, including attraction management, accommodation management, conference management, convention and visitor bureau management, eco-tourism, food service management, casino management, information centre management, meeting and event planning, recreation and leisure management, tour companies management, tourism education, travel agency management destination marketing, tourism research, tourism development.

The minimum requirements for the following programme (degree) are:Programme (Degree)DurationClosing date


Mathematics APS

4 (50-59%) 3 (40-49%) 26BCom (Four-year programme)[4 years]Only presented in English.

ThefirstyearofstudyispresentedontheMamelodiCampus.Admissionissubjecttoselection.



Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy

APS

5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 28BAdmin(International Relations) [3 years]Closing date: 31 JulyOnly presented in English.

Careers: Diplomat, public servant, political analyst.

Please note: Students cannot be admitted to a BCom degree via a BAdmin if they do not comply with the admission requirements for a BCom degree.

BAdmin(Public Management) [3 years]Closing date: 31 JulyOnly presented in English.

Careers: Manager in especially public sector and local government but also private sector, non-governmental organisations, international organisations and embassies. These graduates are often employed in human resource sections, planning divisions and in general administrative divisions.

Please note: Students cannot be admitted to a BCom degree via a BAdmin if they do not comply with the admission requirements for a BCom degree.

The minimum requirements for the following programme (degree) are:Programme (Degree)DurationClosing date

TherequirementisaNationalSeniorCertificatewithadmissiontodegreestudiesSubjected to departmental selection

Three years working experience is required

BAdmin(Public Management)Option: Public Administration[3 years]Closing date: 31 JulyOnly presented in English.

Careers: The option is directed towards candidates already active within the field of publicadministration. Candidates from national, provincial and local spheres of government will obtain entry into the programme. Candidates will gain in-depth knowledge of the administrative function, both local and international. Emphasis is placed on the three spheres of government with reference to aspects such as resources management, international administration, policy management, ethics, intergovernmental relations and the role of the state.

Please note: Students cannot be admitted to a BCom degree via a BAdmin if they do not comply with the applicable mathematics admission requirements for a BCom degree. (An option is a focus area within an existing degree programme.)


Undergraduate study programmes (degrees)


BCom

Admission requirements

Afrikaans or English asHome language or

First additional language

Mathematics APS

5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 30

The programme is aimed at the training of students in economic and management sciences. The degree does not lead to aspecificvocationaloutcome.However,studentsareabletocompiletheirowncurriculawithaviewtojobopportunitiesinnumerous sectors.

Degree content (2012)Fundamental modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearAIM Academic Information Management 101BPE Business Ethics 251 (Q 4)

EOT Academic Literacy110or

161

120or

162

Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearEKN Economics 110 120FRK Financial Accounting 111 121/122KRGorBER

Commercial LaworBusiness Law

110or

120or

210 220STKorWST

StatisticsorMathematical Statistics

110or111

120or

121KOB Communication Management 184

One of the following subjects: 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearOBS Business Management 114 124BEM Marketing Management 110 122BDO Industrial and Organisational Psychology 110 120PAD Public Administration 112 122

(Any of the above four subjects may be chosen as elective modules, if not chosen under core modules.)

Elective modules1st year 2nd year 3rd year

Choose 4semester modules


EKN Economics 214215

224225

310314

320325

OBS Business Management 114 124 210 220 310 320OBS Entrepreneurship 311 321FRK Financial Accounting 211 221 311 321INF Informatics 281 (Sem 2)BEL Taxation 213 223 310 320

or220

STK Statistics 210 220 310 320or or or or or orWST Mathematical Statistics 211 221 311 321

312 322or or or orWTW Mathematics 114 126 211 220 310 381

128 218 221 354 382286 383

BEM Marketing Management 110 122 211 221 311 321BDO Industrial and Organisational Psychology 110 120 219 229 319 329INF Informatics 112 214 261

225FBS Financial Management 212 222PAD Public Administration 112 122 212 222 312 322ABR Labour Law 311ABV Labour Relations 320

Please note: See the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Yearbook, Reg 1.2, Requirements for specific modules and the prerequisites for individual modules.

For more informationStudent Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3498. Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063



BCom with the option of Supply Chain Management




Mathematics APS

5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 30

This degree aims to equip students in supply chain management with the ability to participate in functional management in an integrated supply chain. This includes the disciplines of supply management, production and operations management, warehousing,transportmanagementandsupplychainstrategy.Withthisqualification,opportunitiesexistinthefollowingcareers: supply chain analyst, supply chain strategist, customer service manager, inventory manager, warehousing manager, distribution manager, transport manager, operations manager, supply chain planner and logistics manager.



161

120or

162

Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearOBS Business Management 114 124 210 220 310 320OBS Supply Chain Management 216 226 316 326BEM Marketing Management 110 122EKN Economics 110 120FRK Financial Accounting 111 122INF Informatics 112KOB Communication Management 181STK Statistics 110 120BER Business Law 210 220FBS Financial Management 212 222OBSor OBSand OBS

International Business ManagementorE-BusinessandE-Commerce

359or

315and

369

325


For more informationDepartment of Business Management: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 2411 Email: [email protected]. Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5794 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063

BCom with the option of Taxation




Mathematics APS

5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 30

The purpose of this package in taxation is to equip learners with the knowledge and skills they will need for being competent toperformtax-relatedfunctionsinboththeprivateandpublicsectorenvironments.Thisqualificationaffordsopportunitiesinaccountingandauditingfirms,in-housetaxdepartmentsoflargecompanies,theSouthAfricanRevenueService(SARS),National Treasury and graduates’ own tax practices. They can also register as professional tax practitioners.

Degree content (2012)Fundamental modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearAIM Academic Information Management 101


163

120or

164


BCom degrees in Economic Sciences

Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearFRK Financial Accounting 111 121 211 221 311INF Informatics 281 (Sem 2)BEL Taxation 213 223 310 320IOK Internal Auditing 211 221 311 325OBS Business Management 114EKN Economics 110 120 214 224 310STK Statistics 110 120KRG Commercial Law 110 120IDR Introduction to Law 110RVD Legal Skills 110RVW Legal Interpretation 210


For more informationDepartment of Taxation: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 4983Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3347 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063

BCom degrees in Economic Sciences BCom with specialisation in Economics




Mathematics APS

5 (60-69%) 5 (60-69%) 30

BCom(Economics) is a three-year (full-time) degree course, in which students are introduced to economic theory, economic policy and empirical issues associated with economic analysis. The core modules for specialisation in economics are economicsandstatistics,althoughmathematicsisalsoanimportantcomponent.Inthefirstyearofstudy,studentsbecomethoroughly acquainted with the principles of economics, with special emphasis on the South African economy and its challenges. In the second year of study, the focus is on intermediate economic theory focusing on both microeconomics and macroeconomics. In the third year of study, modern economic analysis is emphasised, while particular attention is paid to public policy, international trade, economic analysis and growth and development, the latter being the central economic policy challenge in Africa, in general, and in South Africa, in particular. Graduates are primarily employed as analysts, consultants, researchers or traders in either the private or public sectors. The government, the South African Reserve Bank, private and commercial banks, leading stockbrokers and consultancies, both locally and internationally, commonly employ graduates in economics. Students are strongly advised to proceed with postgraduate studies.



161

120or

164

Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearEKN Economics 110 120 214

215224225

310314

320325

OBS Business Management 114 124FRK Financial Accounting 111 122STK Statistics 110 120 210 220 310 320WTW Mathematics 114 126

128BER Business Law 210 220KOB Communication Management 182


For more informationDepartment of Economics: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 2423 Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5387 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063


BCom degrees in Financial Sciences

BCom with specialisation in Econometrics




Mathematics APS

5 (60-69%) 5 (60-69%) 30

The BCom(Econometrics) is a three-year (full-time) degree course in which students are introduced to economic theory, economic policy and the statistical theory underpinning empirical analysis, which is more commonly referred to as econometrics. The core modules for specialisation in econometrics are economics, mathematical statistics and mathematics. Econometrics is the measurement and quantitative analysis of actual economic and business phenomena. For the professional, econometrics is a fascinating subject that provides for the measurement and analysis of economic phenomena and the forecasting of future economic trends.Econometrics is primarily applied in the quantification andvalidation of economic theory as well as the analysis of real world transactions associated with human behaviour. The discipline is relevant to public policy, including health, education, transportation, housing and environmental protection. The tools and results can also be applied to other disciplines, especially within the social sciences, such as history, political science, sociology and psychology. Graduates are employed as analysts, consultants, researchers and traders in both the private and public sectors. The government, the South African Reserve Bank, private and commercial banks, leading stockbrokers and consultancies, both locally and internationally, also employ graduates in econometrics. Students are strongly advised to proceed with postgraduate studies.



161

120or

164

Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearEKN Economics 110 120 214

215224225

310314

320325

WST Mathematical Statistics 111 121 211 221 311312

321

OBS Business Management 114FRK Financial Accounting 111 122INF Informatics 154 164WTW Mathematics 114 126

128211 218

KOB Communication management 182


For more informationDepartment of Economics: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 2423 Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5387 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063


BCom with specialisation in Accounting Sciences

Admission requirementsAfrikaans or English as

Home language orFirst additional language

Mathematics APS

Immediate provisional placement 5 (60-69%) 6 (70-79%) 35Provisional placement on academic merit after 30 June

5 (60-69%) 6 (70-79%) 33-34


5 (60-69%) 5 (60-69%) 32

Closing date for applications: 30 June

The BCom(Accounting Sciences) is a three-year degree course and is followed by one postgraduate year to obtain a BCom(Hons) and the Certificate in the Theory ofAccountancy (CTA). Thereafter, a three-year apprenticeship can be



completed, during which time the applicable professional qualifying examinations are written. On the successful completion of the three-year apprenticeship and the relevant qualifying examinations, a candidate is eligible to register with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) as a chartered accountant or CA(SA). BCom(Accounting Sciences) is an accredited programme that forms part of the requirements for training as a CA(SA) both inside and outside public practice, and as a registered accountant and auditor (RAA) practising as an accountant and auditor in public practice. TheCA(SA)andRAAqualificationsare thehighestprofessionalqualifications inaccounting inSouthAfricaandenjoyinternational recognition.

Note: Candidates who did not take and pass Accounting as a school subject must take and pass Financial Accounting 101 intheirfirstyear.

Degree content (2012)Fundamental modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearAIM Academic Information Management 101BPE Professional Ethics 210 (Sem 1)


162

120or

164

Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearFRK* Financial Accounting 100

or101

201 300

INF Informatics 281(Sem 1)ODT* Auditing 200 300FBS* Financial Management 121 200 300BEL* Taxation 200 300INF Informatics 112KRG Commercial Law 110 120 200STK Statistics 110 161(Q3)EKN Economics 110 120OBS Business Management 122KOB Communication Management 183(Q3)

*The specialisationmoduleson first to third years for theBCom(AccountingSciences) degreemayonly be takenbystudents who are selected for this degree.


For more informationDepartment of Accounting: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3211 Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5278 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063

BCom with specialisation in Financial Management Sciences



Mathematics APS

Immediate provisional placement 5 (60-69%) 5 (60-69%) 34Privisional placement on academic merit after 30 June

5 (60-69%) 5 (60-69%) 33


5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 32


BCom(Financial Management Sciences) is a three-year degree course. The purpose of the degree is to provide students withdetailedknowledgeandspecificskillsinanumberoffieldsinfinancialmanagement.ThesyllabusisalsostructuredinsuchawaythatitalignswiththesyllabusoftheprofessionalqualificationsoftheCharteredInstituteofManagementAccountants (CIMA), as well as the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA). Graduates in possession of the BCom(Financial Management Sciences) work in the private and the public sectors as management accountants and financialmanagers.Thisdegreewouldbeconsideredfavourablybysomeprofessionsinthefieldoffinancialmanagementsciences,shouldcandidateswishtofurthertheirprofessionalqualifications.





162

120or

164

Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearFBS Financial Management 210 220 310 320

321FRK Financial Accounting 111 121 211 221 311 321INF Informatics 281 (Sem 2)OBS orBEL

Business ManagementorTax

114 124 210or

213

220or

223

310or

310

320or

320EKN Economics 110 120STK Statistics 110 120INF Informatics 112

153163

BER Business Law 210 220


For more informationDepartment of Financial Management: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3795 Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3347 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063

BCom with specialisation in Internal Auditing




Mathematics APS

5 (60-69%) 5 (60-69%) 30

Training for the degree is spread over three years. Like the BCom(Hons)(Internal Auditing), the objective of the degree is to provide students with a thorough academic preparation for a career as an internal auditor. The syllabus is structured in suchawaythatitcorrespondstothesyllabusfortheInstituteofInternalAuditors(IIA)(Inc)’sCertifiedInternalAuditor(CIA).TheCIAqualificationisrecognisedworldwideasthehighestprofessionalqualificationininternalauditingandisobtainedafteraninternationalexaminationhasbeenpassed.ApersonwhoholdstheCIAqualificationmaypractiseasaninternalauditor in almost any country. Students who have obtained the BCom(Internal Auditing) are strongly advised to enrol for the BCom(Hons)(Internal Auditing). The latter degree enjoys a large measure of recognition in internal auditing practice and prepares students for the CIA examination. Graduates who hold the BCom(Hons)(Internal Auditing) work in the internal auditdivisionsoflistedandunlistedcompanies,governmentandsemi-governmentinstitutions,andinauditingfirms.



162

120or

164

Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearFRK Financial Accounting 111 121 211 221 311 321INF Informatics 281 (Sem 2)BEL Taxation 220IOK Internal Auditing 211 221 311 321OBS

FBS

Business Management

Financial Management

114 124 210

210

220

220

310or

310

320or

320 EKN Economics 110 120



Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearBER Business Law 210 220STK Statistics 110 120INF Informatics 112

153154

163264


For more informationDepartment of Auditing: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 4427 Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3329 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063

BCom with specialisation in Investment Management



Mathematics APS

Immediate provisional placement 5 (60-69%) 6 (70-79%) 35Provisional placement on aca-demic merit after 30 June

5 (60-69%) 6 (70-79%) 33-34

Provisional placement on academ-ic merit and the results of the IPT

5 (60-69%) 5 (60-69%) 32


The BCom(Investment Management) degree focuses on the needs of the investment environment of a large world economy. The courses cover all facets of investment management. In 2006, the CFA Institute awarded the University of Pretoria the status of undergraduate educational partner. Thereby, the CFA Institute acknowledges that 70% of the content of the Level 1 examination of the CFA programme forms part of the curriculum of the BCom(Investment Management) programme. BCom(Investment Management) creates career opportunities in the dynamic investment sphere of world economies,whichofferaccess tomoneymarkets, capitalmarkets,equitymarkets, financial riskmanagementand themanagement of investment portfolios.

Degree content (2012) Fundamental modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearAIM Academic Information Management 101BPE Business Ethics 251 (Q 3)


162

120or

164

Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearBLB Investment Management 200 300FRK Financial Accounting 111 121 211 221 311 321INF Informatics 281 (Sem 2)BEL Taxation 220EKN Economics 110 120 214 224 310 320FBS Financial Management 210 220 310 320STK Statistics 110 120 210 220INF Informatics 112OBS Business Management 122KRG Commercial Law 110 120KOB Communication Management 182


For more informationDepartment of Financial Management: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3795 Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5794 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063


BCom degrees in Management Sciences


BCom with specialisation in Business Management




Mathematics APS

5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 30

The objectives of the degree course are to provide students with knowledge of business management principles, to familiarise them with the basic functions of management at all levels, to introduce students to contemporary issues in management, and to familiarise them with the processes and systems available for the successful operation of any business. The holder ofthedegreehasawidevarietyofopportunitiesinadministration,finance,marketingandhumanresourcemanagement.Thetrainingcoversabroadspectrumofmanagerialandorganisationalfunctionsthatwillbenefitthestudentinanycareerin business.



161

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162

Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearOBS Business Management 114 124 210 220 310 320BEM Marketing Management 110 122 211 221 311 321EKN Economics 110 120FRK Financial Accounting 111 122STK Statistics 110 120BER Business Law 210 220KOB Communication Management 181INF Informatics 112FBS Financial Management 212 222



OBS E-Business 315OBS E-Commerce 325OBS International Business Management 359 369


For more informationDepartment of Business Management: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 2411 Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5794 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063

BCom with specialisation in Communication Management




Mathematics APS

5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 30

Over the past decade, a great deal of attention has been given to the effective functioning of organisations. With this in mind, the BCom(Communication Management) degree course equips students with the knowledge and skills required to address communication issues that are both internal and external to the organisation. Stakeholder groups demand increasingly more meaningful communication from organisations and the relationships with these groups should be managed pro-actively. Furthermore, diversity in developing countries dictates that different approaches should be used in communication management. These are some of the issues that are addressed by this degree course. The minimum period of study for BCom(Communication Management) is three years of full-time study.



The following are examples of the wide variety of careers that are available to graduates: client liaison consultant (advertising agencies), corporate communication consultant, corporate communication manager, corporate communication strategist, public relations practitioner, relationship manager, special events organiser, manager of corporate social responsibility and sponsorship manager.



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162

Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearKOB Communication Management 110 120 210 220 310

356320

BEM Marketing Management 110EKN Economics 110 120OBS Business Management 114 124 220 310 320OBS Entrepreneurship 213FRK Financial Accounting 111 122STK Statistics 110 120BDO Industrial and Organisational Psychology 110 120 219BER Business Law 210 220OBS International Business Management 359


For more informationDepartment of Marketing and Communication Management: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5236 Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3498 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063

BCom with specialisation in Entrepreneurship




Mathematics APS

5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 30

The objectives of the degree course are to provide students with knowledge of business management principles, to take students through the entrepreneurial process, to motivate students to run a successful business, to enable students to establishaviablebusiness,andtoequipstudentsto takeupaposition in theentrepreneurshipdevelopmentfield.Thehigh unemployment rate in South Africa requires that more people be trained and guided to provide for themselves. Entrepreneurial training assists students in identifying business opportunities and converting them into viable businesses. Studentscanalsofindworkinthesmallbusiness-enablingenvironmentinwhichtheDepartmentofTradeandIndustry,theSmallEnterpriseDevelopmentAgency,commercialbanksandKhulaEnterpriseFinancearemajorrole-players.

Degree content (2012)Fundamental modules (Compulsory 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearAIM Academic Information Management 101BPE Business Ethics 251 (Q 3)


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162

Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearOBS Entrepreneurship 213 223 313 323OBS Business Management 114 124 210 220 310 320BEM Marketing Management 110 122 211 221STK Statistics 110 120FRK Financial Accounting 111 122EKN Economics 110 120OBS International Business Management 359 369BER Business Law 210 220KOB Communication Management 181FBS Financial Management 212 222




For more informationDepartment of Business Management: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 2411 Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5794 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063

BCom with specialisation in Human Resource Management




Mathematics APS

5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 30

The development of students enjoys a high priority. Therefore, a student-orientated approach is followed. Students are trainedandguidedtothinkandworkindependentlyinthefieldofhumanresourcemanagementandindustrialpsychology.

Thisdegreeisthefirststepinstudents’academicpreparationtoqualifyashumanresourcepractitioners,psychometristsorindustrial psychologists. It also prepares them for registration with the South African Board of Personnel Practice (SABPP) andtheSouthAfricanBoardforPsychology,whichisaffiliatedwiththeHealthProfessionsCouncilofSouthAfrica(HPCSA).In their capacity as human resource practitioners/industrial psychologists, students will be responsible for matters such as the development of HR strategies and policies, human resource planning, recruitment and selection of employees, training and development of staff, labour relations and personnel administration. Organisations in both the public and private sectors usuallyhaveahumanresourcefunctionandareinneedofappropriatequalifiedprofessionalcandidateswithinthisfield.Registered human resource practitioners and industrial psychologists may also prefer to manage their own businesses as practitioner or consultant.



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162

Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearBDO Industrial and Organisational Psychology 110 120 219

271229272

319371

329372373

OBS Business Management 114 124 210 220 320EKN Economics 110 120FRK Financial Accounting 111 122STK Statistics 110 120BER Business Law 210 220ABR Labour Law 311ABV Labour Relations 320RES Research 210KOB Communication Management 182


For more informationDepartment of Human Resource Management: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 4756 Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5794 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063

BCom with specialisation in Marketing Management




Mathematics APS

5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 30

Customers constantly pressurise organisations to act responsibly, to provide quality products and services, and to offer exceptional customer service. The BCom(Marketing Management) equips students with the knowledge and skills to address decisions regarding product, price, distribution and promotion. Students are also exposed to the principles of services marketing. Attention is given to consumer behaviour, marketing research, brand management, marketing issues and strategic marketing. The minimum period of study for the BCom(Marketing Management) is three years of full-time study.

Graduates can pursue the following careers: product management, customer service management, customer relationship management, strategic marketing, planning management, sales management, distribution management, brand management, advertising management, media planning, marketing research management and promotions management.





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162

Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearBEM Marketing Management 110 122 211 221 311 321

356OBS Business Management 114 124 210 220 320EKN Economics 110 120FRK Financial Accounting 111 122FBS Financial Management 212 222STK Statistics 110 120BER Business Law 210KOB Communication Management 181OBS International Business Management 359


For more informationDepartment of Marketing and Communication Management: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5236 Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3498 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063

BCom with specialisation in Tourism Management




Mathematics APS

5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 30

The overall goal of the BCom(Tourism Management) degree is to provide prospective graduates with a strong academic and practical foundation in economic and management sciences. It has a strong tourism focus and orientation, from which to embark on an exciting and rewarding career in a dynamic global industry that offers a variety of job opportunities and career paths. The strategic management of the tourism process, including the key components of tourism in the changing tourism environment, is an added focus area. The emphasis on tourism is underpinned by foundation courses in marketing management,businessmanagement,economics,financialmanagementsciences,financialaccounting,businesslawandstatistics. A unique feature of this degree is that it consistently balances theory, practice and interaction with industry in an academic and systems framework. During the three years of study, students are exposed to the theory of tourism management and also undertake various case studies, practical assignments and practical courses that are recognised by the industry. In addition, students must complete three months of practical work in recognised tourism businesses. Throughout the course, students are exposed to industry experts, who provide them with valuable insight into the practical aspects of tourism management.

A BCom(Tourism Management) degree obtained at the University of Pretoria provides knowledgeable and motivated graduates with career opportunities in the many diverse and complementary sectors of the tourism industry, including attractions management, accommodation, convention and visitors’ bureaux, ecotourism, food service, gaming, information centres, meeting and event planning, recreation and leisure, tour operators, tourism education, travel agencies, destination marketing and tourism research.



161

120or

162



Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearTBE Tourism Management 110 120 210 220 310 320OBS

FBS

Business ManagementorFinancial Management

114 124 210or

212

220or

222

310 320

BEM Marketing Management 110 122BER Business Law 210 220EKN Economics 110 120FRK Financial Accounting 111 122STK Statistics 110 120KOB Communication Management 181

Attendance modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearTBE Tourism Management 190 191 290 or 291

292 or 293390 or 391394

TBE 190 to 394: Various practical and industry-interaction activities support the theoretical component of the Tourism Management syllabi, and will take place during vacations, over week-ends and after hours to develop practical and industry skills.



Choose 4 semester modules

BEM Marketing Management 211 221 311 321

EKN Economics 214 224 310 320


For more informationDepartment of Tourism Management: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 4374 Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5387 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063

BCom (Four-year Programme) (Mamelodi)




Mathematics APS

4 (50-59%) 3 (40-49%) 26

Thefirst studyyear isofferedat theMamelodiCampusandoffered inEnglishonly.This is the ideal startingpoint forstudentswhoare interested instudying towardsBComdegrees inmanagementandfinancialsciences.StudentsmustapplyduringOctoberoftheirfirstyeartotransfertotheFacultyofEconomicandManagementSciences(HatfieldCampus).Placement in BCom(Accounting Sciences) and BCom(Investment Management) cannot be guaranteed as these are selectionprogrammeswherenumbersarelimited.AllmodulesmustbepassedinthefirstyeartotransfertoanyoftheBCom programmes.

Degree content 2012Core modules (compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearAIM Academic Information Management 111 121LST Language, life and study skills 133 143WTW Mathematics 133 143FRK Financial Accounting 133 143WST Mathematical Statistics 133 143SIT Information Technology orientation 133 143

For more informationMr Johannes Ngobeni: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5394


BAdmin degrees

BAdmin degrees

BAdmin with specialisation in International Relations




Mathematics orMathematical Literacy

APS

5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 28

The purpose of this degree is to develop skills in order to comprehend the changing nature of contemporary world politics. The degree will enable innovative and proactive participation in the management of international issues and challenges in career situations in both the public and private sectors. In addition, basic political analysis and communication skills are developed.



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Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearPAD Public Administration 112 122 212 222 312 322

PTO Politics 111 120

IPL International Relations 210 220 310 320

EKN Economics 110

KOB Communication Management 184





BEM Marketing Management 110 122 211 221

GES History 110 120

BDO Industrial and Organisational Psychology 110 120 219 229 319 329

STL Political Science 210 220 310 320

Language: German, English, French, Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish.

Language modules with a maximum value of 64 credits may be taken up to 2nd year level from the following: a European language (groups 5, 6 or 7) at UP or an international language, that is Arabic, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish at Unisa.

See Regulations and Syllabi: Faculty of Humanities for credits, prerequisites and presentation of these modules.


For more informationDepartment of Political Sciences: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 2464 Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5394 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063


BAdmin degrees

BAdmin with specialisation in Public Management




Mathematics orMathematical Literacy

APS

5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 28

Thisisadegreecoursethatundertakesascientificstudyofthemanagerialandadministrativefunctionsperformedinthepublic sector. It further aims to capacitate students to participate in and contribute to managerial issues such as policy-making, human resource management, organisational restructuring and ensuring accountability, to introduce students to the realm of leadership and governance and to familiarise them with the responsibilities of public institutions in all three spheres of government and the respective roles of these spheres in improving the quality of life of all members of society. Graduates of the School of Public Management and Administration are in demand in all three spheres of government’s public institutions. They are often employed in the human resource sections, the planning divisions and the general administrative divisions of organisations. Other graduates are employed in the private sector, non-governmental organisations and international organisations and embassies.

Degree content (2012)Fundamental modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearAIM Academic and Information Management 101


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162

Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearPAD Public Administration 112 122 212 222 312 322PTO Politics 111 120EKN Economics 110BDO Industrial and Organisational Psychology 110 120KOB Communication Management 184





STLorIPL

Political ScienceorInternational Relations

210or

210

220or

220

310or

310

320or

320EKN Economics 120 214 224 310 320OBS Business Management 114 124 210 220 310 320BDO Industrial and 0rganisational Psychology 219 229 319 329FRK Financial Accounting 111 121/122BER Business Law 210 220STK Statistics 110

113120123

AFR Afrikaans 110114

120

SRG Constitutional Law 210 220ADR Administrative Law 310RVW Legal Interpretation 210ABR Labour Law 311ABV Labour Relations 320

Please note: Candidates who did not obtain at least 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics in Grade 12, or who did not pass Statistics (STK)113,123maynotincludeEconomics(EKN)120,214,224,310,320andStatistics(STK)110,120intheircurriculum.Refer also to faculty prerequisites for these modules.

See the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Yearbook, Reg 1.2, Requirements for specific modules and the prerequisites for individual modules.

For more informationSchool of Public Management and Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3342 Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5394 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063


BCom degrees offered in cooperation with other faculties

BAdmin(Public Management) with the option of Public Administration

Formal selection takes place and work experience is required.

This option was compiled to recruit candidates who are already employed in the public sector. Candidates who work in national, provincial and local governments will be admitted to the programme. Candidates will acquire in-depth knowledge of national and international public management and administrative functions. The option focuses on the three spheres of government, and particular attention will be given to aspects such as public resource management, international administration, public policy studies, ethics, relationships between governments and the role of the state.


For more informationSchool of Public Management and Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3342 Email: [email protected] Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5394 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063


BCom with specialisation in Agribusiness Management


Afrikaans or English as Home language or


Mathematics APS

5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 30

Thepurposeofthisdegreeprogrammeistotrainstudentsinthefieldofeconomicsandbusinessmanagementasappliedto the agricultural and agribusiness sector. The degree prepares students for management careers in agricultural sales and marketing,brokerage,market research, internationalmarketdevelopment,finance,public relations, foodmanufacturingand distribution and agricultural-input industry.



161

120or

164BPE Business Ethics 251 (Q4)

Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearLEK Agricultural Economics 251

252220 310

451320452

Choose two of the following to the value of a mini-

mum of 33 credits:415424

421

EKN Economics 110 120 214 224 310 320OBS Business Management 114 124 210 220FRK Financial Accounting 111 122STK Statistics 110 120 210 281BER Business Law 210 220BEM Marketing Management 110 122KOB Communication Management 182


For more informationDepartment of Agricultural Economics, Extension, and Rural Development: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3251 Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3329 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063



BCom with specialisation in Informatics

Admisssion requirements



Mathematics APS

5 (60-69%) 5 (60-69%) 30

BCom(Informatics) studies the application and use of the computer and information systems within the organisation. Thesuperiorityofourstudentsliesintheirbroadbackgroundinthefieldofeconomicandmanagementsciences,whichimplies that the world of business is not strange to them. The use of information technology by organisations is growing exponentially and new, more complex and challenging applications are explored and developed on a daily basis. It has the benefitthat,inadditiontotheobviousfactthattheworkenvironmentoftheinformaticsspecialistisparticularlyinteresting,thereisalsotheadvantagethatmanyjobopportunitiesareavailableforthewellqualifiedinformaticsspecialist.

The Informatics specialist has the knowledge to analyse the information needs of organisations, be it businesses, governmentdepartments,non-profitorganisationsoranyotherorganisationwhere information iscrucial.Theynotonlyanalyse the needs but then address those needs by designing and implementing information systems. Information systems nowadays refer to computer-based systems (including mobile applications) which store and manipulate data so that people can understand, use, interpret and make decisions based on the information.

The BCom(Informatics) degree offered by the University of Pretoria is the only degree in South Africa that is internationally accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) of the USA.



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164

Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearINF Informatics 112

153154

163164

214

271

261225272

301

FRK Financial Accounting 111 121/122EKN Economics 110 120BER Business Law 210 220STK Statistics 110 120OBS Business Management 114 124KOB Communication Management 184WTW Discrete Structures 115JCP Community-based Project 202




OBS Business Management 210 220 310 320FRK Financial Accounting 211 221 311 321INF Informatics 281 (Sem 2)BEL Taxation 220

or 213 223

STK Statistics 210 220 310 320FBS Financial Management 212 222BEM Marketing Management 110 122 211 221 311 321IOK Internal Auditing 211 221 311 321KOB Communication Management 110 120 210 220 310 320


For more informationDepartment of Informatics: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3798 Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3347 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063



BCom with specialisation in Law

Admission requirements Afrikaans or English as Home language or


Mathematics APS

Immediate provisional placement 5 (60-69%) 5 (60-69%) 34Provisional placement on academic merit after 30 June

5 (60-60%) 5 (60-69%) 33


5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 32


The objective of the BCom(Law) degree course is to provide students with sound academic and practical training at undergraduatelevelinthefieldofeconomicandmanagementsciences,aswellasinlaw.Thefocusofthedegreeisonthe core subjects of the economic and management sciences (in accordance with the student’s own choice) during the second and third years of study, as well as on a number of key subjects of the LLB that are compulsory. The ultimate aim of the student should be to achieve the LLB after completion of the BCom(Law). A BCom(Law) degree enables a student to acquire an LLB within two years of completion of BCom(Law) instead of within four years. After completion of the BCom(Law) and LLB degrees, various career opportunities exist, such as attorney, advocate, legal advisor and lecturer.



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Core modules (Compulsory 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearEKN Economics 110 120OBS Business Management 114FRK Financial Accounting 111 121/122STK Statistics 110 120IDR Introduction to Law 110 120RVD Legal Skills 110 120PSR Law of Persons 110FMR Family Law 110 120KTR Law of Contract 210 220ERF Law of Succession 211 221SAR Law of Things 310DLR Law of Delict 320ABR Labour Law 210KTH SpecificContracts 220ODR Entrepreneurial Law 320ISR Insolvency Law 310




OBS Business Management 124 210 220 310 320

EKN Economics 214 224 310314

320325

FBS Financial Management 210 220 310 320FRK Financial Accounting 211 221 311 321BEL Taxation 213 223 310 320INF Informatics 281(Sem 2)


For more informationDepartment of Mercantile Law: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 2363 Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5394 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063



BCom with specialisation in Recreation and Sport Management




Mathematics APS

5 (60-69%) 4 (50-59%) 30

Theprogrammeaims to equip potentialmanagerswith specific andapplied knowledgeand competencies tomanagesport and recreation in both the private and public sectors. This degree enables students to work in diverse management positions in the sport or recreation industry, for example, as a sport facility manager, event manager, sport club manager or sport marketer.



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162

Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearSPK Sport Science 161 251

252 262351352

361

MBK Human Movement Science 151152 153

SDT Sport and Technology 254RKD Recreation Science 251

252253254

354

BEM Marketing Management 110 122 211 221 311 321EKN Economics 110 120OBS Business Management 114 124 210 220 310 320FRK Financial Accounting 111 122STK Statistics 110 120BER Business Law 210 220


For more informationDepartment of Biokinetics, Sport and Leisure Sciences: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6040 Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3498 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063

BCom with specialisation in Statistics




Mathematics APS

5 (60-69%) 5 (60-69%) 30

The overall goal of the BCom(Statistics) degree is to provide prospective graduates with a sound academic and practical foundationinthefieldofeconomicandmanagementscienceswithastrongfocusonstatistics,fromwhichtoembarkonanexcitingandrewardingcareer inthefieldofstatistics,whichoffersavarietyof jobopportunitiesandcareerpaths.Aunique feature of the three-year BCom(Statistics) is that it consistently balances theory and practice. Statistics is the art and science of collecting, organising, analysing, interpreting and presenting quantitative and qualitative data for the purpose of drawingscientificallyfoundedconclusions.Briefly,statisticscanberegarded,amongotherthings,asthescienceofgaininginformation from data. With the interactive use of the computer, the statistician can apply statistical models and methods inalltypesofscientificresearch,includingmarketingmanagement,communicationmanagement,tourismmanagement,financialmanagement,businessmanagement,investmentmanagement,humanresourcemanagement,economicsandagriculturaleconomics.Statisticiansareexpectedtobeproficientinamultitudeofskills.Astrongnumericalbackgroundand interest, the desire to master computer programming and the use of various software packages, the ability to interact with professionals from various disciplines, as well as communication skills, both verbal and written, are of importance.

Learning from data is one of the most relevant and vital challenges of the information age in which we live, and it presents exciting opportunities for those who work as professional statisticians. For the knowledgeable and motivated graduate, there are career opportunities in many diverse, as well as complementary sectors, which include the following:

• Financial institutions: Statisticians specialising in the economic applications of statistics deal with aspects such as nationalproductionandexpenditure,internationaleconomicrelations,employment,publicfinanceandrelatedissues.



In the insurance industry, statisticians are employed in areas such as actuarial work, marketing, share investments and property investments. Market research organisations play an indispensable role in gathering information that is used to improve the quality of decision-making in various industries.

• Industry: Statisticians are increasingly employed in industries such as mining, production and government corporations, for example, Eskom, Sasol and AECI, and the pharmaceutical industry in general. Organised agriculture is another vitally important industry where sophisticated statistical techniques are used to meet the growing demand for food and services.

• Research councils and educational institutions: The research councils are well-known employers of scientists of diversedisciplinesandemploystatisticianstoensurescientificallyfoundedresearchoutputs.TheseincludetheMedicalResearchCouncil,theCouncilforScientificandIndustrialResearch,theAgriculturalResearchCouncilandtheHumanSciences Research Council. Statisticians are also involved in the training of students at universities and universities of technology. The challenges of modern education and good research are of great relevance, especially in South Africa.

• The public sector: The government employs statistically proficient people in many of its departments, the mostprominent being Statistics South Africa and the South African Reserve Bank. Statistics South Africa is responsible for thefive-yearlypopulationcensusesandthecalculationofwell-knowneconomicindicators,suchastheinflationrate.



161

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164

Core modules (Compulsory) 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearSTKor

WST

StatisticsorMathematical Statistics

110or111

120or

121

210or

211

220or

221

310or

311312

320or

321322

EKN Economics 110 120FRK Financial Accounting 111 121/122OBS Business Management 114 124KOB Communication Management 182

Elective modules(See the Yearbook of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences)

1st year 2nd year 3rd year

FRK Financial Accounting 211 221 311 321INF Informatics 281 (Sem 2)STK Statistics 281WST Mathematical Statistics 362WTW Mathematics 114 126

128211 218

220221

310 354

382383

EKN Economics 214 224 310 314

320325

LEK Agricultural Economics 251252

220 310 320

BPE Business Ethics 251 (Q 4)INF Informatics 112

153154

163164

214

271

261225 272

COS Computer Science 132 110IAS# Actuarial Mathematics 211 282 382

# IAS 211 = Actuarial Mathematics 211# IAS 282 = Financial Mathematics 282# IAS 382 = Actuarial Modelling 382

See prerequisites for IAS in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Yearbook.

Students in Mathematical Statistics who also want to be trained for the insurance industry, usually choose, among others: Modules 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearWST Mathematical Statistics 111 121 211 221 311

312321322

WTW Mathematics 114 126128

211218

220221

COS Computer Science 132 110 FBS Financial Management 112 122EKN Economics 113 123IAS# Actuarial Mathematics 211 282 382


Postgraduate study programmes (degrees)

Students in the Econometricsfieldusuallychoose,amongothers:Modules 1st year 2nd year 3rd yearWST Mathematical Statistics 111 121 211 221 311

312321322362

WTW Mathematics 114 126128

211218

220221

COS Computer Science 132 110 EKN Economics 110 120 214 224 310

314320325

FRK Financial Accounting 111 121/122

Otherstudentschoosemodulesfromanyothersubjectorfacultyaccordingtotheirownspecificcareerrequirements.


For more informationDepartment of Statistics: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3774Student Administration: Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3329 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 3063

Postgraduate study programmes (degrees) BCom(Investment Management): BCom(Hons) Financial Management (Option: Investment Management)

BCom(Econometrics): BCom(Hons); MCom; DCom; PhD

BCom(Economics): BCom(Hons); MCom; MPhil; DCom; PhD

BCom(Informatics): BCom(Hons); MCom; MPhil; DCom; PhD

BCom(Accounting Sciences): BCom(Hons) + CTA; MCom(Accounting Sciences); MPhil(Option: Fraud Risk Manage-ment); DCom(Accounting Sciences); Postgraduate Diploma in Investigative and Forensic Accounting

BCom(Statistics): BCom(Hons); MCom; DCom

BCom Option: Taxation: BCom(Hons); MCom; MPhil(Taxation); PhD

BCom(Financial Management Sciences): BCom(Hons); MCom; DCom; PhD

BCom(Law): LLB (Faculty of Law); LLM (Faculty of Law)

BCom: BCom(Hons); MCom; DCom

BCom(Agribusiness Management): BCom(Hons); MCom; MPhil; DCom; PhD

BCom(Marketing Management): BCom(Hons); MCom; MPhil; DCom; PhD

BCom(Entrepreneurship): BCom(Hons) Business Management; MPhil(Entrepreneurship); PhD(Entrepreneurship)

BCom(Internal Auditing): BCom(Hons); MCom; DCom; PhD

BCom(Communication Management): BCom(Hons); MCom; MPhil; DCom; PhD

BCom(Human Resource Management): BCom(Hons); MCom; MPhil(Labour Relations Management); PhD(Human Resource Management); PhD(Organisational Behaviour); DCom

BCom(Business Management): BCom(Hons); MCom; MPhil(Strategic Management); MPhil(Risk Management); MPhil(Supply Chain Management); MPhil(Responsible Leadership); DCom; PhD

BCom(Recreation and Sport Management): BCom(Hons); MCom

BCom(Tourism Management): BCom(Hons); MCom; MPhil; DCom; PhD

BCom Option: Supply Chain Management: BCom(Hons) Business Management; MPhil; MPhil(Entrepreneurship); MCom(Business Management); PhD(Entrepreneurship); DCom; PhD

BAdmin(International Relations): BAdmin(Hons); MAdmin; MPA; DAdmin; PhD

BAdmin(Public Management): BAdmin(Hons); MAdmin; MPA; DAdmin


General information

General informationFaculty-specific information

For specific enquiries regarding study programmes,refer to the contact information below the relevant study programme in this brochure.

All general enquiries can be directed to the Client Service Centre

Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3111Email: [email protected] Website: www.up.ac.zaParents page: www.up.ac.za/parentsPostal address: University of Pretoria, Private bag

X20,Hatfield0028Street address: University of Pretoria, c/o Lynnwood

andUniversityRoads,Hatfield0083

GPS coordinates to UP Campuses

HatfieldCampus: S25º45’21”E28º13’51” (main campus)

UP Sports Campus (LCDeVilliers): S25º45’10”E28º14’46”

(1.2kmfromHatfieldCampus)

Groenkloof Campus:S25º46’10”E28º12’34” (3.5kmfromHatfieldCampus)

Onderstepoort Campus: S28º10’54”E25º38’52”

(22kmfromHatfieldCampus)

Mamelodi Campus: S25º43’22”E28º23’56” (12kmfromHatfieldCampus)

PrinshofCampus: S25º43’57”E28º12’10” (6kmfromHatfieldCampus)

GIBSCampus: S26º07’46”E28º02’46” (56kmfromHatfieldCampus)

University of Pretoria banking details

ABSABranch:HatfieldBranch code: 632005Account number: 214 000 0054Swift code: ABSAZAJJ

Standard BankBranch:HatfieldBranch code: 011545Account number: 012 602 604Swift code: SBZAZAJJ

Welcoming Day and the Official programme for registration and start of the academic year (28 January – 7 February 2012)

AttendanceoftheOfficialprogrammeforregistrationandstartoftheacademicyeariscompulsoryforallnewfirst-year students. It was designed to assist you with your academic preparedness, enabling you to successfully make the adjustment from high school to university.

Institutional Proficiency Test (IPT)

The University of Pretoria requires of prospective studentstowriteanInstitutionalProficiencyTest(ietheNational Benchmark Test). Details about the test will be communicated to you in writing.

Contact informationTel: +27 (0)21 650 3523Website: www.nbt.ac.za

Application

New students may only register after successful admission. If provisionally admitted, you will still have to comply with the requirements of the Faculty where you want to register with your Grade 12 end of year NSC examination results. Thus new students will only be permitted to register once their application and admission processes are approved. Provisional admission is based on the results obtained in the Grade 11 end examination. Please take note that the final Grade 12 NSC resultsremain the determining factor with regard to admission. Furthermore, please note that the achievement of the minimum requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission to any study programme.

Late applications. Before you submit a late application, please contact the Faculty Administration Consultant to ensure that there is still space available. If the study programme is not subject to selection and if the Faculty still has space available, your application will be considered. Late applications are only accepted on condition that all the admission requirements for the relevant degrees are fully complied with. Should the student not comply with the requirements the student’s application will not be considered. Application fees will notberefunded.AGrade12NationalSeniorCertificate(NSC) with university exemption (endorsement) is required if Grade 12 has been obtained before 2008.


General information

Admission

InorderforprospectivestudentswithaNSCqualificationto gain admission to any of the nine faculties at the University of Pretoria, applicants should comply with the following admission requirements:• the minimum statutory and institutional requirements

for degree studies• recognised and appropriate combinations of subjects• the required Admission Point Score (APS) as

stipulated in the regulations and syllabi of each faculty• English and/or Afrikaans on Grade 12 level

The calculation of the APS is based on a candidate’s achievement in any six recognised 20-credit subjects (not only designated subjects) by using the seven-point rating scale below.

Achievement Achievement level Mark7 Outstanding achievement 80-100%

6 Meritorious achievement 70-79%

5 Substantial achievement 60-69%

4 Adequate achievement 50-59%

3 Moderate achievement 40-49%

2 Elementary achievement 30-39%

1 Not achieved 0-29%

Life Orientation is excluded from the calculation of APS.

Language policy and medium of instruction

Inconductingitsbusiness,theUniversityusestwoofficiallanguages, namely Afrikaans and English. In formal education, the medium of instruction is either Afrikaans or English, or both of these languages, provided that there is a demand and that it is academically and economically justifiable.However,itremainsthestudent’sresponsibilityto ascertain on an annual basis in which language a module and any further level of that module is presented. In respect of administrative and other services, a student has the right to choose whether the University should communicate with him or her in Afrikaans or English.

Academic Information Management

Academic Information Management (AIM101 or [AIM111 and AIM121] depending on your programme) is compulsoryforallnewfirst-yearstudents.• AIM101 will be presented in the first or second

semester depending on your programme.• AIM111 will be presented in the first semester and

AIM121 in the second semester.• There is no exemption examination available for

AIM101 or (AIM111 and AIM121).

Compulsory Academic Literacy Test for registered first-year students

PLEASE NOTE: The Academic Literacy Test does not replace the National Benchmark Test (NBT).

• A student with high academic potential can have a low level of academic literacy which may put the student’s academic success at risk. The academic literacy levelsofallnewfirst-yearstudentsattheUniversityof Pretoria are therefore measured by means of a standardised Academic Literacy Test. If necessary, they are then placed on a suitable academic literacy programme in accordance with their level of risk.

• This Academic Literacy Test is written only once and is compulsory for all new first-year students,regardless of whether the student has already written an admissions test or has completed a language course elsewhere. If the student later decides to change his/her academic programme, the Academic Literacy Test does not need to be written again.

• Students may write the Academic Literacy Test in either English or Afrikaans. Students in the faculties of Health Sciences and Veterinary Science are obliged to write the test in English. Please refer to your Official programme for registration and startof the academic year for times and venues of the Academic Literacy Test.

Bursaries and loans

New undergraduate students who enrol for study programmes should obtain the minimum average percentage indicated below in order to qualify for a merit bursary.

New undergraduate achievement bursary values: 2012

Faculty / School Faculty of Natural and Agricultural

Sciences

School for the Built Environment and

School of Engineering

School of Information Technology

Other faculties and schools

Qualifying average % 75-100% 75-100% 80-100% 80-100%

Minimum bursary value R11 300 R11 300 R11 300 R7 700

Maximum bursary value R26 500 R26 500 R22 700 R20 300


General information

Bursaries for achievement in other academic fields and extra-curricular activities: 2012

Entrepreneurial R2 400

Expo Gold Medallist R2 400

Subject Olympiads: Overall winner R6 400

Subject Olympiads: 2nd–10th place R2 400

Science/Mathematics/Accounting: Overall winner R33 300

Science/Mathematics/Accounting: 2nd place R26 600

Science/Mathematics/Accounting: 3rd place R20 000

Science/Mathematics/Accounting: 4th–10th place R2 400

20topachievernewfirst-yearstudents R20 200

Junior Tukkie Development Programme (15 bursaries) R11 600

Grade12Duxlearners*at678selectedfeederschools(1bursaryperschool)

*TopacademicachieverinGrade12

Initial payment for tuition during registration period (R3 500)

Disclaimer: The University reserves the right to amend, without prior notice, the regulations and conditions applicable to the awarding of bursaries and loans. Please consult www.up.ac.za/fao for the latest information.

Fees payable

The estimated tuition fees in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences for 2012 are R23 200 to R32 250. This amountissubjecttochangeandshouldnotbeconsideredtobethefinalcost.Prospectivestudentsareadvisedtoadjusttheseamountsforinflationaryincreasesincosts.

Instalment Payment required Payment date Amount 2012

Ad hoc-levies • Applicationfee(non-refundable)• Internationaladministrativelevy

• Payableintheyearprecedingstudy• Payablepriortoorduring

registration

R220R2 500

Placement levy for the allocation of a study and/or residence place

Paymentequaltothefirstinstalmentsecures the place allocated:• Studyplace• Residenceplace

Payment once notice has been given of placement• Studyplace• Residenceplace

R3 500R4 000

Cancellation levies

Should a study and/or residence place, which has been accepted, not be taken up, a cancellation fee will be levied

Levy will be retained from the acceptance payment• Studyplace• Residenceplace

R1 750R2 000

Initial payment (iefirstinstalment)

Tuition fees• Postgraduatestudentsrenewing

registration

• Allotherstudents(under-andpostgraduate)

• Residencefees

Payable before or during registration if not already paid in acceptance of study place

Payable before or during registration if not already paid in acceptance of residence place

R2 400

R3 500

R4 000

Second instalment

50% of fee account On or before 30 April

Third instalment 100% of fee account On or before 31 July


General information

Accommodation

Hatfield Campus:• Ladies residences: Asterhof, Erika, Jasmyn,

Katjiepiering, Madelief, Klaradyn, Magrietjie andNerina

• Men’s residences: Boekenhout, Kollege, Maroela,Mopanie, Olienhout and TaaibosSingle rooms: R21 600Double rooms: R19 900Meals (should 100% of the meals be taken): R26 200

• Tuks Village: Units for Ladies• Tuks Village: Units for Men

Single rooms: R24 300Meals (should 100% of the meals be taken): R26 200

Groenkloof Campus: Faculty of Education• Ladies residences: Zinnia, Lilium and Inca• Men’sresidence:Kiaat

Single rooms: R21 600Double rooms: R19 900Meals (should 100% of the meals be taken): R26 200

Private accommodation

Private accommodation is available and the following numbers can be contacted in this regard:

Arlon PropertiesTel: +27 (0)12 362 5499 Email: [email protected]

City PropertyTel: +27 (0)12 362 4473 Email: [email protected]

Off-campus RentalTel: +27 (0)12 362 6123

or 083 438 2548 Email: [email protected]

SonopTel: +27 (0)12 460 7830/5723 Email: [email protected]

South PointTel: +27 (0)12 341 1762 Email: [email protected]

Open Day

Date: 19 May 2012Time: 08:00-14:00

The following persons should attend the Open Day:• Grade 12 learners who have received confirmation

that they are provisionally admitted to UP• Grade 12 learners who meet the admission

requirements and wish to hand in their application forms

• Grade 11 learners who are fairly certain that they will enrol

• The parents of the abovementioned learners

TuksSport

Tel: +27 (0)12 420 6069Fax: +27 (0)12 420 6095Email: [email protected]: www.up.ac.za

Department of Student Affairs

The Dean of Students is the head of the Department of StudentAffairs.HisofficesareintheRoosmarynBuildingon the Hatfield Campus. The Department of StudentAffairs has two divisions: Student Support and Student Development.

Student Support Division

This division includes Student Health, Student Counselling and the Unit for students with special needs.

Services provided by the Student Support Division include:• Academic development. Career counselling and

assessment, study methods and reading courses, stress management, psychometric testing, time management, career planning.

• Potential development. Conflict management,communication skills, goal setting, problem solving.

• Individual and relationship counselling. Interpersonal problems, stress, depression, eating disorders, life trauma, emotional problems, development of life skills.

Contact informationTel: +27 (0)12 420 2333Email: [email protected]: Student Affairs Building, R2-13,

HatfieldCampus

In addition to the services provided by the Student Support Division, students may also contact the crisis line (0800 006 428 toll-free).

Student Development Division

The full spectrum of organised student life resides in this division, including:

Student Parliament (SP)Student Representative Council (SRC)Constitutional Tribunal (Student Court)Day housesFaculty housesOver 100 religious, cultural, academic, political and other societiesRAG (Reach Out and Give)Stuku (student culture)Perdeby (student newspaper)TuksFM (campus radio station)Student Sport

Contact informationTel: +27 (0)12 420 6600/1411Location: Roosmaryn Building,

HatfieldCampus

Service providers


General information

Library Services

The Department of Library Services is host to a world-class modern academic research library network spread over the campuses of the University. This service is aligned to the University of Pretoria’s faculties with customised services for undergraduates, postgraduates, staff, alumni and visiting academics. All services are designed towards creating a gateway to global information and supporting learning, teaching and research through interaction with professional staff.

Key initiatives include an e-service (online); accessto wide-ranging print and electronic collections; the Learning Centre at the Merensky Library and online assignment support for undergraduate students; an online reference service (Ask-a-Librarian); wireless hotspots; search engines to access electronic journals, books and databases; electronic theses and dissertations; an institutional repository; various audio-visual materials; facilities for the physically challenged; and inter-lending facilities to national and international collections. All of these actively contribute to a world-class learning environment. More information can be obtained from www.library.up.ac.za.

Merensky Library (Hatfield Campus)Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5375/6Location: Department of Library Services,

University of Pretoria, Lynnwood Road,Hatfield

Basic Medical Sciences and Dentistry Library (Prinshof Campus)Email: [email protected]: +27 (0)12 319 2242 Location: Basic Medical Sciences Building,

9 Bophelo Road, Gezina

Education Library (Groenkloof Campus)Email: [email protected]: +27 (0)12 420 5536Location: Media Building, cnr. George Storrar

and Leyds Streets, Groenkloof

Health Sciences Library (Prinshof Campus) Email: [email protected]: +27 (0)12 354 2298/144Location: Faculty of Health Sciences,

HW Snyman Building, 31 Bophelo Road, Gezina

Klinikala Library (at the Kalafong Academic Hospital) Tel: +27 (0)12 373 1031Location: KlinikalaBuilding,KlipspringerRoad,

Atteridgeville

Mamelodi LibraryEmail: [email protected]: +27 (0)12 842 3566Location: Mamelodi Campus, cnr. Hinterland

and Hans Strijdom Roads, Mamelodi

Music LibraryEmail: [email protected]: +27 (0)12 420 2317Location: Department of Library Services,

LynnwoodRoad,Hatfield

Oliver R Tambo Library (Law Library)Email: [email protected]: +27 (0)12 420 2268 Location: Law Building, Lynnwood Road,

Hatfield

Jotello F Soga Library (Onderstepoort Campus) Email: [email protected]: +27 (0)12 529 8007/8/9 Location: Arnold Theiler Building, Faculty of

Veterinary Science, Onderstepoort

Witbank LibraryEmail: [email protected]: +27 (0)13 653 2342Location: Witbank Hospital, cnr. President and

Coert Steynberg Avenue, eMalahleni

Normal library hours

Monday, Wednesday,

Thursday

Tuesday Friday Saturday

Hatfield Campus 07:30-21:00 08:30-21:00 07:30-20:00 08:30-13:00

Law 07:30-21:00 08:30-21:00 07:30-20:00 08:30-13:00

Groenkloof 07:30-21:00 08:30-21:00 07:30-20:00 08:30-13:00

Health Sciences 07:30-20:00 08:30-20:00 07:30-20:00 08:30-14:00

BMS and Dentistry 07:30-17:00 08:30-17:00 07:30-16:00 Closed

Music 07:30-19:00 08:30-19:00 07:30-16:00 09:00-13:00

Veterinary Science 07:30-18:00 08:30-18:00 07:30-18:00 08:30-12:30

Mamelodi 07:30-16:00 08:30-16:00 07:30-16:00 08:00-13:00

Normal study centre hoursWeekdays: Open 24 hours per daySaturdays: 06:00-18:00Sundays and public holidays: Closed unless stated otherwise


General information

International students

Important informationAll international students must report to the International Students Division (ISD) in the Client Service Centre (CSC)ontheHatfieldCampuspriortoregistration.TheClient Service Centre (CSC) will be open from 3 January 2012.

Contact information: International Students DivisionTel: +27 (0)12 420 3111Email: [email protected]: www.up.ac.za/ISDLocation: CSCHatfieldCampus

General informationNon-South African citizens will have to submit proof of legal status in South Africa, as well as proof of adequate medical cover at the International Students Division in the CSC before they will be able to register.

Supporting documentsPlease note that students must have photocopies ready before coming to the International Student Division in the CSC. Copies can be made at Xerox (in the Student Centre).

All international students will have to show their original documents and submit two photocopies of the documents listed below:• the International Students Information form,

completed and signed• avalidpassportoranidentitydocument(inthecase

of students with permanent residence in South Africa)• a valid study permit endorsed for study at the

University of Pretoria OR an asylum seekers permit ORaCertificateofRefugeeStatus OR a diplomatic passport (not a diplomatic card)• proofofmedicalcover(Medicalcovermustbepaida

year in advance, January-December)

The abovementioned documents must be submitted to an international consultant and the information must be captured before you can register.

Study permit• Students must obtain valid study permits before

embarking to South Africa. It is no longer possible to obtainafirststudypermitinSouthAfrica.

• Anapplicationforastudypermitcanbemadeatthenearest South African Embassy or High Commission in home countries or closest Embassy or High Commission in neighbouring countries.

Medical coverProof of medical aid membership paid up in advance for the full academic year must be submitted.

Medical cover accepted by the University of Pretoria

• Momentum Health (Ingwe option) Tel: +27 (0)11 671 8511 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ingwehealth.co.za

• BESTmed Medical Scheme (Blueprint Student option) Tel: +27 (0)12 339 9800 or

086 000 2378 or 086000BEST Email: [email protected] Website: www.bestmed.co.za

Higher Education South Africa (HESA)

Prospective students who are non-South African citizens should visit the website www.up.ac.za/ISD for more information. Prospective students can apply online at www.up.ac.za/apply. The academic year at South African universities extends from January to December.

HESA requires the following documents when applying foranexemptioncertificate:• Copies of your qualifications certified as correct by

the Registrar of a South African University or by the South African Embassy, Trade Mission or Consulate in a foreign country or by a Public Notary. Please note:Resultslips,faxcopiesandcopiescertifiedbya commissioner of oaths are not acceptable.

• A certified copy of your South African identitydocument, in the case of Permanent Residents only, or a valid passport reflecting your full namesand date of birth, passport number and photo, or a certifiedcopyofthebirthcertificate.

• CompletedM30Eform(www.hesa-enrol.ac.za/mb–go to Applications)

This is a prerequisite for all students wishing to enrol for undergraduate studies at the University of Pretoria. This certificate can only be obtained fromHESA. To obtainthis certificate, youhave to contactHESAdirectly.TheUniversity of Pretoria cannot obtain this certificate onyour behalf.

Contact information (HESA)Tel: +27 (010) 591 4401/2Fax: +27 (0)12 481 2922 or 481 2718Email: [email protected]: www.hesaenrol.ac.za/mbLocation: Unisa Sunnyside Campus, Building 3,

Level 1, corner of Rissik and Mears Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria

Postal address: PO Box 3854, Pretoria 0001


Admission Point Score (APS) Conversion Table

APS NSC SC HGM-score

SC SGM-score

HIGCSE /NSSC HL

IGCSE/ GCSE NSSC OL/

O-level

AS-level A-level IB HL IB SL APS

Gr-11 Gr-12

10 A 7 10

9 9

8 B 6 8

7 7 (80–100%) A 1 A A C 5 7 7

6 6 (70–79%) B A 2 B B D 4 6 6

5 5 (60–69%) C B 3 C A C E 3 5 5

4 4 (50–59%) D C D B D 2 4 4

3 3 (40–49%) E D 4 E C E 1 3 3

2 2 (30–39%) F E F D/E 2 2

1 1 (0–29%) G F G F/G 1 1

NSC – National Senior Certificate (completed Grade 12 in and after 2008)SC HG – Senior Certificate Higher Grade (completed Grade 12 before 2008)SC SG – Senior Certificate Standard Grade (completed Grade 12 before 2008)HIGCSE – Higher International General Certificate of Secondary EducationIGCSE – International General Certificate of Secondary EducationNSSC – Namibia Senior Secondary CertificateA-level – Advanced LevelO-level – Ordinary LevelAS-level – Advanced Subsidiary LevelIB – International Baccalaureate Schools (higher levels and standard levels)

Disclaimer: This publication contains information about regulations, policies, tuition fees, curricula and programmes of the University applicable at the time of printing. Amendments to, or updating of the information in this publication may be effected from time to timewithoutpriornotification.Theaccuracy,correctness, or validity of the information contained in this publication is therefore not guaranteed by the University at any given time and is always subject to verification. The user is kindly requested to, atall times; verify the correctness of the published information with the University. Failure to do so will not give rise to any claim or action of any nature against the University by any party whatsoever.

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