Bachelor of Business Administration

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Programme Title Bachelor of Business Administration

Programme Abbreviation BBusAdmin
SAQA Qualification Identity Number 62116
NLRD Code CHED - 78
HEQC Code H/PR123/K001CAN
NQF Exit Level 7
Credits 360
Minimum Duration 3 years
Programme Description The Bachelor of Business Administration is a three-year undergraduate degree
programme that equips students with an understanding of the business and
management environments. The programme aims at developing a student’s
intellectual ability, executive personality and managerial skills through an appropriate
blend of business and general education. Students are able to understand and
develop unique leadership qualities required to successfully manage a business. The
programme is also designed to produce up-to date, assertive and effective executives
for business and other organisations and prepares students for further studies. The
programme covers a variety of business and management principles.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Overall Programme Exit Level Outcomes Associated Assessment Criteria
• Identify, analyse, formulate, and serve the needs of • The needs of individuals and society are creatively and
individuals and society creatively and innovatively innovatively served by identifying and analysing the needs
of the target population
• The needs of potential customers are investigated by
formulating economic strategies
• Work effectively both on own initiatives and with others as • Contribute to the group output in tasks growing out of the
a member of a team, group, organisation, community, and business, commerce and management fields by working
contribute to the group output in tasks growing out of the effectively as a member of a team
business, commerce and management fields • Group dynamics are explored by observing behaviours and
psychological process within groups
• Manage and organize his or her activities and life • Activities and life in general are managed and organised
responsibly and effectively, including his or her studies responsibly and effectively by applying and demonstrating
within the distance context time management techniques
• Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate • In the pursuit of the BBA information is collected, analysed
information, as required in the pursuit of the BBA and critically evaluated by applying research concepts and
processes
• Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical • Synthesise information effectively and communicate them
and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written efficiently to the respective stakeholders through oral or
presentation in often extensive pieces of sustained written presentation in extensive pieces of sustained
discourse discourse
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• Utilise science and technology effectively and critically • Show responsibility towards the environment and health
showing responsibility towards the environment and health and well-being of others, in community, national and global
and well-being of others, in community, national and contexts by utilising science and technology effectively
global contexts
• Demonstrate knowledge in the functional areas of • The functional areas of business are demonstrated to
business develop a problem solving and analytical mind-set
• Apply management principles in a work-based context • Management principles in a work-based context are applied
by demonstrating the functions of management
• Anticipate and analyse trends in the business environment • Trends in the business environment are anticipated and
analysed by applying the concept of environmental
scanning
• Integrate theory and application from various functional • Theory and application from various functional areas are
areas in an interdisciplinary approach integrated by reciprocity and information sharing within the
organisation
• Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of • An understanding of the world as a set of related systems
related systems by recognizing that problem-solving by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in
contexts do not exist in isolation, and by acknowledging isolation is demonstrated by recognising that the business
their responsibilities to those in the local and broader organisation is a network
community
MODULE INFORMATION PER MODULE

Module Title Business Management 1A (Introduction to Business Management)
Module Code IBM5
Is Module a Generic (✓) Yes ✓ No
Module Type (✓) Compulsory ✓ Elective
NQF Level 5
Credits 15
Year 1
Semester (✓) One ✓ Two
Purpose of the Module The purpose of this module is to introduce the student to business management
thereafter, explain the relationship between organisation and management. The
student will also be introduced to the evolution of management theory and its
relationship to modern practices. The student will be able to identify levels of
management and discuss activities which are performed at each level. The core
areas of management, manager role distribution and managerial skills are
discussed. Thereafter, the relationship between the management process and its
environments and student’s understanding of contemporary management issues
and their application are outlined. Lastly, students are provided with examples that
illuminate principles of good business and both independent and directed study
as related to business management are discussed.

Module Title Economics 1A
Module Code ECO1A5
NQF Level 5
Credits 15

Year 1
Purpose of the Module The purpose of the module is to introduce learners to the study of economics and
microeconomics. The tools used to analyse markets and economies and introduce
learners to the different market structures prevalent in mixed economies.

Module Title End User Computing
Module Code EUC5
NQF Level 5
Credits 15
Year 1
Purpose of the Module End user computing covers the basic understanding of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) and progresses to the foundational knowledge
of using the following applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS
Outlook and MS Access.

Module Title Business Mathematics
Module Code BM5
NQF Level 5
Credits 15
Year 1
Purpose of the Module The module will provide an understanding of the basic function of mathematics
and introduce various mathematical calculations necessary to prepare students
for their study in the field of Accounting, Statistics and Economics.

Business Management 1B (Introduction to Functional Areas of
Module Title
Management)
Module Code IFAM5
NQF Level 5
Credits 15
Year 1
Semester (✓) One Two ✓
Purpose of the Module
The purpose of this module is to outline to the student the skills managers must
acquire in their roles. Thereafter, students analyse the four primary management
tasks and differentiate between the functional areas of management. Lastly, the
importance of each functional area of management and the relationship between
functional areas of management are discussed.

Module Title Economics 1B
Module Code ECO1B5
NQF Level 5
Credits 15
Year 1
Purpose of the Module The purpose of the module is to introduce learners to the five macroeconomic
objectives of an economy, the variables used to assess the status of those
objectives as well as the policy instrument used to meet those objectives.

Module Title Business Communication
Module Code BC5
NQF Level 5
• Unit 1 to Unit 14 will be covered for the 15 Credit modules
Credits
• Unit 1 to Unit 15 will be covered for the 20 Credit modules
Year 1
Purpose of the Module The aim of the module is to assists the student in gaining insight into effective
communication to help solve communication related problems.

Module Title Fundamentals of Financial Accounting (Financial Reporting and Analysis)
Module Code FRA5
NQF Level 5
Credits 15
Year 1
Purpose of the Module The purpose of this module is to cover the basic concepts of accounting, the
recording of various elementary transactions and accounting cycle. This module
deals with the recording and control of various assets and liabilities and the
accounting records of a sole trader, partnerships and trading and none trading
enterprises. The module familiarises the student with recording, classifying and
interpreting financial data for a business. It includes a study of the journals, ledger
accounts and financial statements used by these entities. It also covers credit
instruments, depreciation of plant assets, internal control, and liabilities.

Module Title Business Management 2A (Organisational Leadership)
Module Code OL6
NQF Level 6
Credits 15
Year 2
Purpose of the Module Build on the material covered in previous Business Management modules and
contribute to the development of the students’ understanding of management.
Develop the competence of the student in understanding the behaviour of
individuals and groups in an organisational context. Develop the competence of
the student in interacting with and managing individuals and groups in an
organisational context.

Module Title Management Accounting
Module Code MA6
NQF Level 6
Credits 15
Year 2
Purpose of the Module The purpose of the Management Accounting Module is to introduce students to
basic concepts and calculations that will enhance the decision and strategy
formulation process’ enabling an organisation to function more cost effectively in
today’s volatile business environment. Management accounting provides the
tools required for managers to make lucrative decisions in maintaining the
operations of the business.

Business Administration 2A (Fundamentals of Human Resource
Module Title
Management)
Module Code FHRM6
NQF Level 6
Credits 15
Year 2
Purpose of the Module Fundamentals of Human Resource Management provides students with an
overview of essential human resource management concepts and techniques.
The module dissects the history of Human Resource Management, explores the
integration of the human resource strategy and business strategy and identifies
current challenges and trends affecting Human Resource Management.

Module Title Business and Society
Module Code BAS6
NQF Level 6
Credits 15
Year 2
The purpose of this module is to expose the students to the different facets of
business-government-society relationships. The focus is on the intersection of the
Purpose of the Module
three key institutions and the important role they play in shaping the business
environment.

Module Title Business Management 2B (Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses)
Module Code ESB6
NQF Level 6
Credits 15
Year 2
Purpose of the Module The purpose of the module is to introduce the student to the concept of
entrepreneurship, and to enable the student to make a distinction between
entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship. The student will acquire knowledge of the
role of small businesses in the economy and develop competencies in drawing up
a business plan for an SMME. The student will also acquire the ability to evaluate
franchising as a means of entrepreneurial development.

Module Title Information Systems
Module Code IS6
NQF Level 6
Credits 15
Year 2
Purpose of the Module The purpose of Information Systems is to provide the understanding in choosing
the appropriate information system for an organisation and provides an
explanation on hardware and software technologies that form the Information
System and the elements of strategy required to manage Information Systems
effectively.

Module Title Business Statistics
Module Code BS6
NQF Level 6
Credits 15
Year 2
Purpose of the Module The purpose of the module is to impart quantitative and statistical knowledge and
skill in respect of which the student is able to apply statistical concepts, theories
and practices to the gathering, classification, summarisation, interpretation and
presentation of data, which are key concepts in the production and communication
of important information in education, research, business and other key areas of
economic endeavours.

Module Title Business Administration 2B (Marketing)
Module Code MAR6
NQF Level 6
Credits 15
Year 2
Purpose of the Module The purpose of this module is to provide a holistic overview of the nature and
scope of marketing. Environmental factors that apply to marketing are explored to
understand its importance in strategy formulation. In addition, concepts of
marketing research, market segmentation, consumer behaviour and
communication are applied to the business environment.

Module Title Business Management 3A (Ethics and Conflict)
Module Code EC7
NQF Level 7
Credits 15
Year 3
Purpose of the Module The purpose of this module is to equip students with knowledge that they can
apply in the workplace to respond to conflict situations involving ethical dilemmas.
The aim is to assist students in analysing and evaluating how conflict management
skills, business ethics, corporate social responsibility, industrial relations and the
legislative environment enable effective performance within a business context of
transformation.

Module Title Business Management 3B (Organisational Diversity)
Module Code OD7
NQF Level 7
Credits 15
Year 3
Purpose of the Module The purpose of this module is to provide students with the nuances central to
organisational culture, workforce diversity and Total Quality Management
practises and the ways it affects an organisation. Students’ will explore the various
natures, contexts, principles, roles, and challenges associated with the above
three areas central to organisational diversity.

Module Title Business Administration 3A (Financial Planning and Control)
Module Code FPC7
NQF Level 7
Credits 15
Year 3
Purpose of the Module The purpose of the module is to introduce the student to the nuances of finance
under the broad gamut of financial management.

Module Title Business Administration 3B (Global Business and Strategy)
Module Code GBS7
NQF Level 7
Credits 15
Year 3
Purpose of the Module The purpose of the module is to help the learner understand how businesses in
countries differ, the impact of globalization on international businesses as well as
to understand the fundamentals behind the economics and politics on
international business and the key considerations when entering foreign markets.

Module Title Business Management 3C (The Business Environment and Ethics)
Module Code BET7
NQF Level 7
Credits 15

Year 3
Purpose of the Module The purpose of this module is to introduce business ethics concepts, distinctions
and theories that are useful in understanding the scope of business ethics and
providing practical guidance on governing and managing ethics in organisations.

Module Title Business Management 3D (Strategic Management Practices)
Module Code SMP7
NQF Level 7
Credits 15
Year 3
Purpose of the Module The purpose of this module is to apprise students with the concepts of Strategic
Management. In addition, students’ are equipped with the necessary tools and
frameworks used to formulate and implement strategies that leads to the efficiency
organisations’.

Module title Business Administration 3D (Operations Management for Sustainability)
Module code OMS7
Is Module a Generic (✓) Yes No ✓
NQF Level 7
Credits 15
Year 3
Purpose of the Module The purpose of the module is to enable an understanding and appreciation of the
context of business operations and the required governance structures, practices
and accepted business methodologies both nationally and internationally,
incorporating theoretical frameworks.

Module title Business Administration 3C (Project Management)
Module code PMT7
NQF Level 7
Credits 15
Year 3
Purpose of the Module The purpose of this module is to provide students with the basic knowledge, skills,
tools and techniques to deliver projects within the business constraints of scope,
cost, time and quality. It seeks further to guide students towards effective
integration of the various project management knowledge areas across the project
life cycle in order to successfully accomplish project objectives. Students are

taught to coordinate the various elements of the projects by making trade-offs
among competing objectives and alternatives to meet or exceed stakeholder
needs and expectations.


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