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2015

Faculty of Economic &

Management Sciences

Postgraduate

NOTICE

All particulars in this calendar are applicable as from January 1 2015. The University reserves the right to

amend any regulation or provision at any time without prior notice.

Although every attempt has been made to ensure that the information is accurate, the University does not

accept any liability concerning inaccuracies of any of the contents in the Calendar.

The Higher Education Qualifications Framework (HEQF), as gazetted on 5 October 2007 is currently

being phased in at the University. The alignment of all existing programmes with the HEQF is a project that is envisaged to take until 2015 at the earliest to complete. Due to this certain information in this

calendar may not be in line with the HEQF.

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CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 3

DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS CONFERRED IN THE FACULTY ..................................................... 5

FACULTY BOARD AND FACULTY OFFICE STAFF ....................................................................... 6

LECTURING AND TECHNICAL STAFF ............................................................................................ 7

RULES FOR PROGRAMMES ............................................................................................................. 18

Advanced Diploma in Public Administration (ADPA) - 1605 ........................................................... 18

Advanced Diploma in Management (ADM) – 1612 / 1613 .............................................................. 20

Advanced Diploma in Management in Finance - 1610 ...................................................................... 23

Advanced Diploma in Management in Financial Planning - 1615 ..................................................... 26 Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting - 1507 ..................................................................................... 54

Postgraduate Diploma in Management - 1623 ................................................................................... 29

Postgraduate Diploma in Finance - 1624 ........................................................................................... 32 Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning - .................................................................................. 35

Postgraduate Diploma in Land & Agrarian Studies - 1616 ................................................................ 37

Postgraduate Diploma in ICT (1618)…………………………… ...................................................... 38 BCom (Honours) - 1701 .................................................................................................................... 31

BCom (Honours) Information Systems - 1703 .................................................................................. 33

BA (Honours) ………………………………………… ................................................................... 40 BAdmin (Honours) - 1711 ................................................................................................................. 46

BEcon (Honours) - 1781 .................................................................................................................... 50

BCom (Honours) (Accounting) - 1792 .............................................................................................. 46 BCom (Honours) (Management) - 1731 ............................................................................................ 55

BCom (Honours) (Finance) – 1721/1722 ........................................................................................... 59

MCom (Structured) -1863 ................................................................................................................. 66 MCom (Thesis) - 1801 ....................................................................................................................... 69

MAdmin (Structured) -1817 .............................................................................................................. 71

MAdmin (Thesis) - 1811 .................................................................................................................... 74 MCom (Management) -1830 ............................................................................................................. 76

MCom (Information Management)……………………………… ..................................................... 81 MPhil in Land & Agrarian Stusies - 1843 .......................................................................................... 82

MPA - 1851 ....................................................................................................................................... 83

MA (Full Thesis) – 1857…………………………………………………………………………...... 85 MA (Structured) – 1858……………………………………………………………………………….94

MEcon (Structured) - 1878 ................................................................................................................ 88

MEcon (Thesis) - 1871 ...................................................................................................................... 91

PhD - 1921 ......................................................................................................................................... 98

RULES FOR ACCESS PROGRAMMES .......................................................................................... 100

Management Development Programme (MDP) - 1601 ......................................................... 100 Senior Management Development Programme (SMDP) - 1604 ........................................... 101

Programme in Economic Policy (PEP I) - ............................................................................ 103

Programme in Economic Policy (PEP II) - ........................................................................... 103

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MODULE DESCRIPTORS ................................................................................................................. 105

Accounting ...................................................................................................................................... 105

Economics ....................................................................................................................................... 113 Information Systems ........................................................................................................................ 131

Industrial Psychology ...................................................................................................................... 164

Institute for Social Development ..................................................................................................... 177 School of Business & Finance ......................................................................................................... 195

Political Studies ............................................................................................................................... 241

School of Government ..................................................................................................................... 260 Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies ............................................................................. 302

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GENERAL INFORMATION

CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE UNIVERSITY

All postal correspondence should be addressed to the relevant person or department at:

The University of the Western Cape

Private Bag X17 Bellville

7535

Should you not know the person or department, please direct all correspondence to:

The Registrar University of the Western Cape

Private Bag X17

Bellville

7535

Faculty related enquiries can be directly forwarded to:

Faculty Manager

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences The University of the Western Cape

Private Bag X17

Bellville 7535

Tel: +27 (0)21 959 3164

Fax: +27 (0)21 959 3470 Email: [email protected]

EMS Faculty Helpdesk: Tel: (0)219593164

CONTACT NUMBERS

UWC Switchboard +27 (0)21 959-2911

UWC Call Centre +27 (0)21 959 3900/1/2/3

General Fax +27 (0)21 959-3126

THE UNIVERSITY’S WEBSITE: www.uwc.ac.za

GENERAL BURSARIES AND LOANS

Full particulars of bursaries and loans are set out in a separate brochure that is obtainable from:

Financial Aid Office

University of the Western Cape Private Bag X17

Bellville

7535 Tel: +27 (0) 21 959 3114

mailto:[email protected]

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CALENDAR

The calendar is obtainable in the following separate parts:

Part 1 General Information Part 2 Faculty of Science

Part 3 Faculty of Arts

(a) Undergraduate (b) Postgraduate

Part 4 Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

(a) Undergraduate (b) Postgraduate

Part 5 Faculty of Education Part 6 Faculty of Dentistry

Part 7 Faculty of Law

Part 8 Faculty of Community and Health Sciences Part 9 Schedule of Fees

A separate publication, containing the Faculty‘s teaching and examination time-tables, is obtainable from

the relevant Department or School. Students may also access this information via the student portal.

PLEASE NOTE:

All prospective EMS students will be required to write The National Benchmarking test (please contact

the relevant Departmental/School as their requirements may vary), which is an admissions test for placement purposes. Please visit the website for more details: www.nbt.ac.za

http://www.nbt.ac.za/

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DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS CONFERRED IN THE FACULTY

DEGREES

Bachelor of Administration BAdmin

Bachelor of Commerce BCom

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting BCom (Acc)

Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accounting BCom (FinAcc)

Bachelor of Commerce in Economics BCom (Eco)

Bachelor of Commerce in Finance BCom(Fin)

Bachelor of Commerce in Management BCom(Man)

Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources BCom(HR)

Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems BCom(IFS)

Bachelor of Commerce in Law BCom (Law)

Bachelor of Economics in Development Economics BEcon (DE)

Bachelor of Administration (Honours) BAdmin (Hons)

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) BCom (Hons)

Bachelor of Arts Honours BA (Hons)

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Finance BComHons(Finance)

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Management BComHons(Management)

Bachelor of Economics (Honours) BEcon (Hons)

Master of Development Studies DVS

Master of Administration MAdmin

Master of Economics MEcon

Master of Commerce MCom

Master of Arts MA

Master of Public Administration MPA

Master of Philosophy (Land and Agrarian Studies) MPhil (LAS)

Doctor of Philosophy PhD

DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATES

Advanced Diploma in Management AdvDip (Management)

Advanced Diploma in Management (Finance) AdvDip (Management) (Finance)

Advanced Diploma in Management (Financial Planning) AdvDip (Management) (Financial

Planning)

Advanced Diploma in Public Administration ADPA

Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting PGDip (Accounting)

Postgraduate Diploma in Management PGDip(Management)

Postgraduate Diploma in Finance PGDip (Finance)

Postgraduate Diploma in Land & Agrarian Studies PGDip (LAS)

Certificate in Economic Development CED

ACCESS PROGRAMMES

Management Development Programme MDP

Senior Management Development Programme SMDP

Programme in Economic Principles PEP I

Programme in Economic Principles and Policy PEPP II

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FACULTY BOARD AND FACULTY OFFICE STAFF

FACULTY BOARD

The Rector (ex officio), Vice Rectors (ex officio)

Proffs:, DJ Visser, F Abrahams, CJ Bakkes, C Cairney, A du Toit, LER De Vries, , M Esau, W Geach, S Gool, R Hall, M Hara, F Herbst, P Hirschsohn, A Hsieh, K Hodnet, I Ille, M Isaacs, L Loxton, L Piper,

J May, R Peters, J Pretorius, G Ruiters, C Tapscott, L Thompson, , JJ Williams.

Extraordinary Prof: D Blackmur, S Devereux, A Erwin, R Pellesier, DI Garach, CJ de Villiers.

B Cousins.

Extraordinary Prof (Associate): O Mollagee, SA Smulders.

Extraordinary Senior Lecturers: Dr B von Lieres, KA Gottschalk, M Aliber, T Leuscher-Mamashela,

M D November,

Drs: C Africa, , F Anciano, A Bayat, J Breytenbach, W Brown, P Brijlal, G Davids, D Desai, M Dinbabo, M Du Plessis, A Karriem, B Mahembe, E Makaudze, N Mashiyi, V McGhie, J Njenga, , L Pretorius,

C Steyn, S Penderis, D Yu, G van Gensen,

Messrs: G Adams, RG Arendse, M Botha, S Bucholtz, G Caseley, T Combrinck, R George, G Hearn,

P Hamel, K Heslop, M Hoskins, E Isaacs, J Jansen, S Klein, N Matanga, N Kock, ER Mentoor,

I Mohamed, E Muriro, R Oliver, F Petersen, E Pullen, W Rinquest, P Saungweme, J Siebrits, AJ Saayman, GF Steyn, G Thaver,. E van der Ross.

Mmes: A Bayat, C Christians, C Conradie, E Hamel, D Hamman-Fisher, R Jano, L Kimani, J Lawrence,

L Lorente-Quesada, K Mobarak, P Moodley, M Moses, , Z Mitchell, A Mujawamilya, H Naidoo,

L Ndesi, A Noordien, M Otto, J Pretorius, , L svenson, J Terblanche, L Uys, C van den Berg, S van Staden, B Williams.

Representatives of: Faculty of Law: Mr F Moosa

Faculty of Science: Mr A Latief

Faculty of Education: Prof J Smith Faculty of Community and Health Sciences: Dr S Basset

FACULTY OFFICE STAFF

Dean: DJ Visser, BCom, HDE (Stellenbosch), BCom (Hons)

(South Africa), MCom (Western Cape), PhD (Stellenbosch)

(FIAC) Deputy Dean - Research: Heng-Hsing Hsieh, PhD (Cape Town), MCom

(UKZN), BCom (Hons) (UND) Cum Laude, BCom

(UND) Summa Cum Laude, MIFM, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Deputy Dean – Academic: P Hirschsohn, BBusSc (Cape Town), BCom (Hons)

(South Africa), MSc (Oxon), PhD (MIT) Faculty Manager: W Rinquest, BCom, HDE, BEd (Western Cape)

Senior Faculty Officer: S v Staden, BScocSci (UCT), BPA (Hons) (Stellenbosch) Cum Laude

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Faculty Officers: M DelportBCom (Western Cape)

M Engel BAdmin (Hons) (Western Cape) C Pharoah, (Nat Dipl) (Cape Peninsula UT)

N Nkohla BAdmin (Hons) (Western Cape)

Administrative Officer: P Dibela, BCom (Western Cape), BAdmin (Hons) (Western Cape)

Administrative Assistants: E Ndayishimiye BCom(Western Cape), BCom (Hons) IFS

(Western Cape) Dean’s Secretary: S Van der Schyff

Dean’s Administrative Assistant: J Voight

Faculty Manager’s Administrative

Assistant: L Naude Dip: Adult Education (Cape Town)

LECTURING AND TECHNICAL STAFF

(Departmental chairpersons are denoted with an asterisk (*)

ACCOUNTING

Professors: *L Loxton B.SC (Stellenbosch), B Acc (Hons)

(Stellenbosch), MBA (South Africa), CA (SA) CJ Bakkes, MCompt (South Africa), CA (SA)

WD Geach, BA (LLB) (Cape Town), MCom, CTA,

FCIS, CA (SA), Admitted Advocate of the High Court of SA, Fellow of the University of Kwazulu Natal

Extraordinary Professors DI Garach, MCom(Taxation) (UDW), CA(SA)

CJ de Villiers, MBA (US), PhD Commerce (UP), CA(SA)

Associate Professor: C Cairney, MCom, (Cape Town), MSc (UWE), CA (SA)

Extraordinary Associate Professor: O Mollagee, BCom (Hons Acc) (Western Cape), BCom (Hons) Taxation (Cape Town), CA (SA)

Senior Lecturers: AJ Saayman, BCompt (Hons) (South Africa), CA (SA)

J Jansen, (BCom (Hons) Acc (Kwazulu Natal), CA (SA), MCom (Accounting Sciences) (UP)

J Siebrits, BCom (Law), LLB (Stellenbosch), BCompt

(Hons) (South Africa), CA (SA) P Hamel, BCom (Hons) (ACC) (RAU), CA (SA)

P J Pretorius, BCom (Hons) (Natal), MCom (NMMU), CA(SA)

L Uys, MCom (Auditing) (Stellenbosch), CA (SA) E Hamel, BCom (Hons) (ACC) (RAU), MCom

(Taxation) (RAU), Diploma Tertiary Education (UNISA)

J Terblanche BCom (ACC) (US), BCom(Hons) (ACC) (Unisa), HDE (USO), MComm (Computer Auditing)

(US), CA(SA)

Lecturers: RG Arendse, BCom (Finance) (Western Cape), BCom (Hons) (Investments) (Western Cape), PGDE (Higher

Education) (Cape Town)

A Noordien, BCom (Hons) (Acc) (Western Cape) CA (SA) M Otto, BCom (Hons) (Acc) (Western Cape) CA (SA)

E Pullen, BCom (Hons) (Acc) (Western Cape), CA (SA)

G Adams, BCom (Hons) (ACC) (Western Cape), CA (SA) S Klein, PGDA(UCT), CA (SA)

GF Steyn BCom (ACC) (UP), BCom (ACC) (Hons) (US) I Mohamed, BCom (Hons) (ACC), (UKZN), CA(SA)

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Z Mitchell, BCom (Hons) (ACC) (UWC), CA(SA)

Administrative Officer: Z Salie

Academic Support Coordinator: C Jacobs-Williams, BA (Psychology & Sociology) (UWC) Marks Administrators: E Felaar, NCM (Cape Peninsula UT)

S Couert, BCom (Western Cape) ADM (Postgraduate)

(UWC) Head: Pilot Thuthuka Programme: J van den Berg, BAcc(US), Hons BComp (UNISA), CA(SA)

Pilot Thuthuka Student Coordinator: C Trueman, HR Diploma (Rosebank College)

Pilot Thuthuka Financial Administrator: G Rudolph, National Dip Management (Peninsula Tech)

ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

Extra-Ordinary Senior Lecturer: MD NovemberBA (Hons) (Keele), MA (History) (London),

MA (Teaching English as a Second Language) (UCLA), PhD (UCLA)

Teaching & Learning Specialist: *N Mashiyi BA (Hons), BEd (Unitra), MEd (ESL) (Rhodes),

N.D Small Business Management (TSA), PhD (Education Policy Studies) (University of Pretoria)

Senior Lecturer : VF McGhie, BA (Western Cape), BA (Hons) (Linguistics)

(Western Cape), MA (Linguistics) (Western Cape), Higher Diploma in Education (P/G) (Western Cape), Diploma in

Public Relations Practice (Academy of Learning), PhD

(Stellenbosch) Lecturer: L Ndesi, BTh (Western Cape), BA (Hons) (Western Cape),

MTh (Western Cape)

Assistant Lecturers: N Ayford, BCom (Western Cape) M de Maar, BCom (Western Cape)

M Februarie, BAdmin (Western Cape)

K Ramongane, BAdmin (Hons) (Western Cape) L Snyers, BCom (Western Cape)

Administrative Officer: R May

Marks Administrator: R Kriel

EXTENDED PROGRAMME

Lecturers: G Thaver, BCom (Hons) (Western Cape) Dr D Desai, BSc (Cape Town), BSc (Hons) (Western Cape),

B. Mus. (Mus.Lib.), M.Mus. (Mus. Ed.) (Cape Town), BEd

(SA), PhD (Natal), H.D.L.S. (SA), H.E.D. (SA), L.T.C.L. L Llorente Quesada, B.Com (Honours) (UCLV); MCom

(Western Cape), MA (Film and Media) (Cape Town) Summa

Cum Laude R George, (BTh), BA (Hons) (Western Cape)

E Muriro, BCom Accounting (Western Cape), BCompt

(Hons) (South Africa), Advanced Certificate in Auditing (apt)

K Mobarak - (Hons) (UWC), MCom (UWC

Q Paulsen - Management and Finance (Hons) (UWC)

E v d Ross, BCom (Hons) (Western Cape)

P Moodley (B.PAED-PRIM ED) (UDW), (B.Ed Curriculum

Studies – English) (UDW), (Diploma in Ed Management), (RAU), (Masters in Education) (UWC).

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE

Director/Associate Professor: *R Peters, BCom, BCom (Hons) (Western Cape), MBL (South Africa), PhD (Johannesburg)

Mauerberger Chair in Finance: S Gool, BSc (Cape Town), BEcon Hons (Western Cape),

MA Fin (UCalif), HED (South Africa), Chartered Financial Analyst

Professors: P Hirschsohn, BBusSc (Cape Town), BCom (Hons) (South

Africa), MSc (Oxon), PhD (MIT) F Herbst, Dcom (Pretoria), MCom (Pretoria), National

Higher Diploma: Post School Education (Technikon SA),

BCom (Hons) (UNISA), BCom (Pretoria) Associate Professor: L De Vries, BCom (Hons), STD (Western Cape), MBA

(Stellenbosch) Heng-Hsing Hsieh, PhD (Cape Town), MCom (UKZN),

BCom (Hons) (UND) Cum Laude, BCom (UND) Summa

Cum Laude, MIFM, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) K Hodnett, PhD (UCT), MCom (UKZN), BCom (Hons)

(UND), Cum Laude, BCom (UND)

Senior Lecturers: P Brijlal, BSc, HDE (Natal), MBA (Durban Westville) W Brown BSc (UCT), MBA (Finance), (Manchester), PhD

(Stellenbosch)

EBH Isaacs, MCom (Western Cape) ER Mentoor, MCom (Western Cape)

C Steyn, BA(USB), MPhil (USB), PhD (Pretoria), Certificate

in Coaching Practice (USB). Lecturers: A Bayat, BA (Medina), BCom (Hons), MCom (Western

Cape)

M. Botha BCom, BCom (Hons) (Western Cape), (MCom) (UCT)

G Caseley, BCom (Natal), BCom (Hons) (South Africa) Cum

Laude, MBA (Witwatersrand) Cum Laude P Saungweme, Dip Ed (UZim), B.Com (Hons) Mgmt &

Finance (Midlands State), MBA (NUST (ZIM)

L Svenson - BCom (Hons), MCom (Western Cape) G van Gensen, BA (UWC), MBA (Univ of Wales), BDA

DTech (Cenral Uni of Technology)

Secretary: N Zumani Customer Relations Officer: Vacant

Tutor Coordinator: Josias Hove BCom (University of Zimbabwe)

Administrators: D Arendse BTech (CPUT) M Orrie, ADM (Western Cape)

F Petersen

M Paulsen A Rooks

Administrative Assistant: S James

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT UNIT (EDU)

Coordinator: Vacant

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AFRICAN CENTRE FOR CITIZENSHIP & DEMOCRACY (ACCEDE)

Director/Professor: L Thompson, BA (CAPE TOWN), BA (Hons), MA

(Rhodes), PhD (Western Cape)

Administrator: Vacant

ECONOMICS

Professors: Vacant

Associate Professors: Vacant

Senior Lecturers: E Makaudze, BSc (UZ), MSc (Agric Econ) (Texas A & M), MA (OSU), PhD (OSU)

KCD Yu, BBA (South Africa), BEcon (Hons), MEcon (Stellenbosch), PhD (Stellenbosch)

Lecturers: M Moses, BCom, BCom (Econ) (Hons), MCom (Econ)

(Western Cape) A Bayat, BA (Cape Town), BEcon (Econ) (Hons) (Western

Cape), MA (Econ) (William's College)

C Christians, BSc (Physio) (Cape Town), BEcon (Hons) (Western Cape)

Administrative Officers: C Dilgee (Postgraduate)

C Arnold (Undergraduate) Administrative Assistant: Z Duncan, BCom (UWC)

Secretary: N Mhlongo, BA (Cape Town), (PDOM) (Cape Town)

INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Professor: F Abrahams, BEcon, BCom (Hons) (Cum Laude), MEcon (Western Cape), DCom (South Africa), Registered Industrial

Psychologist with the Health Profession Council of South

Africa (HPCSA) Associate Professor: Vacant

Senior Lecturers: *M du Plessis, BA (Stellenbosch), BA (Hons) (Stellenbosch)

MA (Human Resource Management (Stellenbosch), PhD(Industrial Psychology) (UWC), Registered Industrial

Psychologist (HPCSA

K Heslop, BA (Hons) (Psychology UND), BAdmin (Hons) (Ind Relations); BAdmin (Hons) (Ind Psychology); MAdmin

(Ind Psych), (Cum Laude) (UDW), Registered Industrial

Psychologist (HPCSA), Registered Chartered Human Resource Practitioner (SABPP)

B Mahembe, BSc (Hons) (UZ), BComm (Hons) (Industrial

Psychology (UFH), MComm (Industrial Psychology) by dissertation (UFH), MComm (Psych) (US), PhD (Industrial

Psychology) (US).

R Jano, BCom (Hons), MCom (UWC), Registered

Industrial Psychologist (HPCSA),

Lecturers: D Hamman-Fisher, NDipl (HR and Bus Econ) (Cape

Peninsula UT), BAdmin (Hons) (Western Cape), MA (UWC)

R Oliver, BCom (Hons), MCom (UWC)

Marks Administrator: F Jasson Secretary: D Ferrus, BA, BA (Hons) (UWC)

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INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Professor: Vacant Senior Lecturers: *JK Njenga, BSc (Computer Science) (Nairobi); MCom (IM)

(Western Cape), PhD (Western Cape)

J Breytenbach, BCom Mathematics (US), MCom IT (UFS), PhD IS (UP)

Lecturers: G Hearn BInst-Agrar Hons (Pretoria), BSc for (Silviculture)

US (MSAIF) C van den berg, B.Com Marketing (UP), Masters in Business

Administration (US), MPhil (US)

F Petersen B.Com IS (UCT), B.Com IS (Hon)(UCT), M.Com IS (UWC)

L Kimani, MCom (Western Cape), BCom (Hons) IS (Western Cape), BCom (Western Cape)

S Viljoen, MTech (CUT)

A Budree, MSc (Financial Economics) (University of London), BSc (Hons) (South Africa), BSc (IS) (UND)

Dept Administrator: L Wildscut

Post-grad Administrator: W Mwaba, BA (North West) Undergrad Administrator: A Mujawamilya, BCom (Western Cape), BCom (Hons)

(Western Cape), MPhil (Population Studies) (Western Cape)

LAW FACULTY

Mercantile Law and Labour Law

Head of Department: Prof. MS Wandrag, B Luris, LLM (Free State), LLM

(Canbtab), Adv of High Court of SA Professors: D Du Toit, BA, LLB (Cape Town), LLD (Leiden),

Prof Emeritus (Western Cape), Attorny of the High Court of

SA ED Malherbe, BA, LLB, LLM (Stellenbosch), LLD (Western

Cape)

MS Wandrag, B Luris, LLB, LLM (Free State), LLM (Cantab), Adv of High Court of SA

Senior Lecturers: GF Kotze, BA, LLB, LLM (Stellenbosch), Adv of High

Court of SA Lecturers: E Huysamen, LLB, LLM (Cum Laude) (Stellenbosch),

Attorny of the High Court of SA

P Koornhof BA, LLB, LLM (Stellenbosch), Attorny of the High Court of SA

F Moosa, B Proc, LLB (Western Cape), LLM (Cape Town),

Attorny of the High Court of SA Employment Law: P S Bolton, BProc, LLB, LLM (Western Cape), Advocate of

the High Court of SA

Company Law: G F Kotze, BA, LLB, LLM (Stellenbosch), Advocate of the

High Court of SA

Social Security Law: A von Zelewski, First & Second State Examinations in Law

(Germany), Attorney of the High Court of SA B Conradie

Public Law: K Chinnian-Kester, BA, LLB, LLM (Western Cape)

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POLITICAL STUDIES

Professor: L Piper PhD (Cambridge)

J Pretorius, PhD (Cambridge)

Extra-ordinary Senior Lecturer: B von Lieres, BA (Hons), MA (Witwatersrand), DPhil (University of Essex)

Senior Lecturer *C Africa (PhD) (Cape Town)

Lecturer: JM Hoskins, BA; BProc, LLB, LLM (Western Cape) F Anciano PHd (University of London)

N Matshanda, PHd (University of Edinburgh)

Administrator: Nadia Jansen

GC van Rooyen, BAdmin (Hons) (Western Cape)

MATHEMATICS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS

Dept Chairperson: Prof RL Fray, MSc (Western Cape), MSc, (Stellenbosch),

PhD (Stellenbosch) Admin Assistant: GL Hendricks, DipExSecr (Bellv Acad/Boston House)

Professors: RL Fray, MSc (Western Cape), MSc (Stellenbosch), PhD

(Stellenbosch) PJ Witbooi, MSc (Western Cape), PhD (Cape Town)

Associate Professors: F Benyah, PhD (Western Australia, Perth)

Extra-Ordinary Profs: J Key, MPHIL, PhD (London) Senior Lecturers: N Marcus, BSc (Hons) (South Africa), PhD (Cape Town)

E Mwambene, Drrernat (Vienna)

K Patidar, PhD (IIT Kanpur, India) Lecturers: M Mdekazi, MSc (Wisconsin), MSc (Cape Town)

MR Omar, HDE, PhD (Cape Town)

W Fish, HDE, MSc (Math Ed) (South Africa), MSc (Cape Town), PhD (Western Cape)

M Mohlala, PhD (Howard University)

Senior Officer: MG Salasa, BSc (Hons) (Western Cape) B May, BSc, HDE, Bed (Western Cape)

A Taylor, BSc, HDE (Western Cape)

Officers: F Karriem, MSc (Western Cape) J Wyngaardt, BSc(Hons)(Western Cape)

Administrative Assistant: GL Hendricks, (Dip EX Secr) (Bellv Acad/Boston House)

STATISTICS

Dept Chairperson: Prof RJ Blignaut, BSc (RAU), MSc (Cape Town), PhD (Pretoria)

Admin Assistant: L Selbourne, BTh (Urbanium University-Rome)

Professors: C Koen, PhD (Cape Town), PhD (Rand Afrikaans

University)

D Kotze, DCom (Stellenbosch), MSc (South Africa), MBL

(South Africa) Associate Professor: RJ Blignaut, BSc (RAU), MSc (Cape Town), PhD (Pretoria)

Extraordinary Prof: R Shell, PhD (Yale)

Senior Lecturers: H Doctor, PhD, MA (Demography) (Pennsylvania University)

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G Tati, PhD (Univ of Bristol), DEA (Univ of Paris,

Pantheon-Sorbonne), MSc (IFORD), Maitrise (Univ of

Congo), Licence (Univ of Congo) Lecturers: A Latief, MSc (Western Cape)

N Stiegler, DEA, Institut d'etudes demographiques universté

de Bordeaux Maitrise and Licence, Universté montesquieu Bordeaux IV

Chief Officers: N Makapela, MSc (Western Cape)

L Corker, BSc (Hons), MCom (Western Cape), MSc (Cape Town)

Senior Officer: R Lombard, MSc (Western Cape)

SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

Director C. Tapscott, PhD (London), MSoc Sc (Birmingham),

BSocSc (Hons), PA(UCT)

G Ruiters, MA (Wits University), PhD (JohnsHopkins,USA) MV Esau, BAdmin (Hons), MAdmin, PhD (Western Cape)

JJ Williams BA, BA (Hons), HED (Cum

Laude),MA(UWC),MUP (Master of Planning), PhD (U Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA)

Associate Professor: I Ille, BEd (Hons) (University of Ibadan) (Nigeria), MPA,

(University of the North), PhD (Public Affairs) (University of Pretoria)

Senior Lecturer: G Davids, PhD (Western Cape)

L Pretorius, PGD in Econ, Adv Dipl in Educ, HDE, BA (Cape Town), MA (Cape Town), PhD (Western Cape)

Admin Officer: F Hendricks, Secretarial Diploma (Todds Commercial

College) Librarian: N Seymour, BA (Western Cape)

Training Division Manager: E Hamza, MAdmin (Public Administration) (US), BAdmin

(Hons) (Western Cape) Administrator: V Haywood, PGDG (Western Cape)

Finance Manager: A D Roman, MAdmin (Public Finance) (UWC), BCom (Hons)

(Western Cape) BA (Western Cape), HDE (Western Cape), Administrator: B Du Plessis, ADM (Western Cape), BCom (Hons)

(Management) (Western Cape)

T Van Harte P/G Programme Coordinator: I Ille, BEd (Hons) (University of Ibadan) (Nigeria), MPA,

(University of the North), PhD (Public Affairs) (University of

Pretoria) Senior P/G Administrator: L Festers

P/G Administrator: B Maart

Associate Proffessor: I Ille, Bed (Hons) (University of Ibadan) Nigeria, MPA, (University of the North), PhD (Public Affairs) (Pretoria)

Senior Lecturer U/G Programme Coordinator: GJ Davids, BA (Western Cape), BA (Hons) Dev

(Stellenbosch), Phd (Western Cape), PMD (Harvard), CIFE

(IIAP-France)

U/G Programme Administrator: L Eyssen Fair Share Division Manager T Khaile, MA in Public Management (Witwatersrand),

(Witwatersrand) MPhil Public Law (Western Cape)

F Miso, BA, BA (Hons) MPA (Western Cape) L Petersen, HCED (Certificate)

B Mtsotso, ADPA (Diploma)

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INSTITUTE FOR POVERTY, LAND AND AGRARIAN STUDIES (PLAAS)

DST/NRF Research Chair/Sen Prof: B Cousins, BA (South Africa), DPhil (Zim)

Director /Prof: A du Toit, MA (Stellenbosch), PhD (Essex)

Associate Professors: M Hara, MSc (Humberside), PhD (Western Cape) R Hall, BSocSc (Hons) (Cape Town), MPhil (Oxford) DPhil

(Sussex)

M Isaacs, MPhil, PhD (Western Cape) Senior Researcher: B Tapela, MA (Pretoria), MPhil (Western Cape)

D Miller, MA, PhD (John Hopkins)

D Neves, BA (Hons), MA (Rhodes) Researchers: C Hakizimana, BTh (Hons), MDevStud (KwaZulu-Natal)

L Loate, BA (Western Cape), MPA (Pretoria) E Sulle, BA (Tanzania), M.Pub Policy (Maryland)

A Dubb, MPhil (Western Cape)

B Ntwana, BAdmin (Hons) (Western Cape) Administrative Manager: U Arends, BA (Hons), MA (Western Cape), Dip Adult Ed

(Cape Town)

Financial Manager: T Reddy, Dipl Fin Acc (Instit of Admin & Comm) Senior Finance Officer: F Oeja, Dip Fin Acc (Varsity College)

D Delpaul, Nat Dipl (Internal Auditing), (Cape Peninsula

UT) Information & Communications Officer: R Pointer, BJourn (Rhodes)

Librarian: G Kerchhoff, BA (Natal), HDipl Lib& Info Sc (Cape Town)

Senior Administrator: T Warries, Sec.Dipl (Maurice), Pub Rel Cert (Damelin) Senior Administrator: C Henry, BCom (Western Cape)

Admin Officer: J van Dieman, BA (Wetsern Cape), Secr Dipl (Collingwood)

B Malama, BA (Hons) (Weatern Cape) Senior Student Assistant: M Ndzelen, BSc (BUea), MBA (Arusha)

Y Zegeye, BSocSc (Cape Town), BAdmin (Hons), (Western

Cape)

INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (ISD)

Director: J May, B.Soc.Sci (UN), B.Soc.Sci (Hons) (UN), M.Soc.Sci

(UN), PhD (UKZN)

Extraordinary Professor: S Devereux, BA (UCT), MPhil, DPhil (Oxon) (Luca d‘Angliano Award for Development Research; Africa Studies

Association Dissertation Prize)

Senior Lecturers: S P Penderis, PhD (UWC), MA (Cum Laude) (US), BA (Hons) (Cum Laude), BA (US)

A Karriem, BA, BA (Hons) (UWC), M.R.P, PhD (Cornell)

Lecturer: Adv N Kock, B-Iuris, LLB (UWC) C M Conradie, BA, BA (Hons) (Cum Laude) (Pretoria), MA

(Cum Laude)(Western Cape), MPhil (Cum Laude) (US)

M F Dinbaso, BSc, MA (UWC), MA (RUB), PhD (UWC)

DAAD Fellow: Vacant

Administrative Officer: P M Kippie

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AFRICAN CENTRE FOR CITIZENSHIP AND DEMOCRACY

The African Centre for Citizenship & Democracy (ACCEDE) was established in 1990 to:

Research and disseminate findings on southern African issues, particularly those of a social, economic, and political nature;

Educate South Africans in regional and international relations through appropriate academic and Adult Education courses;

Raise public awareness of southern African questions through conferences, symposia, and

workshops.

The ACCEDE‘s establishment was motivated by a concern that regional and international issues have

traditionally been held outside the domain of South Africa‘s majority and that the history of domination, conflict, and aggression, which has characterised relations between South Africa and its neighbours in the

past, requires:

The conduct of research in South Africa relevant to the construction of a peace-oriented, non-

militaristic, non-hegemonic cooperative order in southern Africa after apartheid.

An analysis of current and future problems from the point of view of promoting a new type of

regional role for a democratic South Africa.

SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

The mission of the School of Government at the University of the Western Cape is to contribute to the development of policies, institutions, and practices of democratic governance by means of:

the production of appropriately educated and trained elected officials and administrators;

the production of knowledge through research which will inform policy making in the spheres of

governance and administration;

the promotion of the values of democratic accountability, social equity, ethical conduct,

transparency, responsiveness and representativeness as key dimensions of the process of political and administrative transformation in South Africa.

to broaden the School‘s target groups to include a greater number of students, particularly black students and women, who possess practical experience not only in the public service but in other

related sectors (NGOs, Unions, CBOs etc.);

to give the School‘s programmes a more relevant practical orientation in addition to theoretical and descriptive understanding and knowledge;

to introduce new forms of teaching and learning methodologies, that are innovative, interactive and experiential in focus, and designed to stimulate critical thinking and problem solving; and

to use more varied and imaginative assessment procedures, designed to test practical skills and competencies as well as theoretical and descriptive knowledge.

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INSTITUTE FOR POVERTY, LAND AND AGRARIAN STUDIES (PLAAS)

Vision and Mission

PLAAS does research, policy engagement, teaching and training about the dynamics of chronic poverty and structural inequality in Southern Africa, with a particular emphasis on the key role of

restructuring and contesting land holding and agro-food systems in the subcontinent and beyond.

Our mission emphasises the central importance of the agro-food system in creating and perpetuating poverty — and also in eradicating it. For much of our existence, our work has concentrated heavily on

issues of production in these systems. But our focus is broadening to consider the upstream and

downstream aspects of agro-food commodity chains and systems. Key aspects of social policy affecting the dynamics of poverty and inequality in southern and South Africa are also being taken up in our work.

Within this broad field of investigation, our work focuses on the dynamics of marginalised livelihoods —

particularly livelihoods which are vulnerable, structurally excluded or incorporated into broader economic

systems on adverse terms.

In this respect, we have considerable expertise in analysing land- and agriculture-based livelihoods of

farm workers; small and subsistence farmers; those pertaining to coastal and inland artisanal fisheries and fishing communities; and the informally self-employed in rural as well as urban areas.

FAIR SHARE

Fair Share is a unit of the School of Government, at the University of the Western Cape. Within the

School of Government‘s broad vision of fostering democratic and effective governance, Fair Share is the unit that works primarily within communities to assist civil society organisations to participate in

municipal governance. The focus of our work is to strengthen the capacity of communities to participate

effectively in municipal planning and budgeting processes.

A meaningful participation of communities in municipal planning and budgeting processes has been a key

focus of Fair Share‘s programmes since its inception. Through its two main programmes, i.e. Certificate in Economic Development and the Local Government Partnership Programme, Fair Share has developed

various capacity building interventions for communities, community organisations, ward committees,

municipal councillors, municipal officials and a broad range of non-governmental organisations.

Programmes

Local Economic Development (LED)

The Local Economic Development Programme is line with the mission of the School of Government and in particular that of Fair Share which is aimed at strengthening the capacity of community leaders to play

a meaningful role in local governance. It is presented as a qualification as well as separate stand alone

course. The programme is at National Qualification Framework Level 5.

Higher Certificate in Economic development (HCED)

The HCED is an accredited programme offered at National Qualifications Framework Level 5. It was

designed to meet the demand for street economists who are able to assist their organizations and

communities to participate in economic development processes of their communities.

The HCED strives to, in a focused and in-depth programme delivered over a period of one year. It

utilizes contracted experienced facilitators from and outside Fair Share. The HCED is offered through both an on-site learning as well as a distance education model utilizing adult education principles and

methods. A central aspect of the delivery is that participants are required to apply their learning in their

community and organisational contexts.

http://www.plaas.org.za/research

http://www.plaas.org.za/policy-engagement

http://www.plaas.org.za/PG-programme

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Participants are recruited from the Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Western and North West

provinces. Most of our participants are from community-based organizations, non-governmental organizations and from municipalities. To date, since 2003 177 students have participated in the CED.

Research and Publications

To ensure that our work is constantly responding to the changing needs in the various contexts where we

work, on-going research is critical. The research agenda is thus shaped by the needs emerging from the various programmes and projects. Accordingly, publications are regularly produced to inform and educate

ourselves and community organizations on matters of local government and broad range of social and

economic development issues.

Our main publication is Partnership in Action. This publication is used for among other things to share with our partners and communities the valuable insights and lessons we made from working with

communities. It is produced quarterly and highlights our collective reflection of our work.

Advanced Diploma in Public Administration

The ADPA is a South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) accredited qualification at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 6.

The ADPA is aimed at those already working in government, municipalities and development organisations in South Africa and other developing countries. It is targeted in particular at those who

aspire to advance to senior positions within govwernment, municipalities and development sectors.

THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT UNIT (EDU)

The Entrepreneurship Development Unit is located in the School of Business and Finance (SBF) at the University of the Western Cape.

The mission of the Entrepreneurship Development Unit is to promote enterprise development focusing on the Small and Medium (SME) sector, including building the capacity of existing businesses to take

advantage of linkage opportunities within the local economy. Furthermore, through the provision of

specific training and counselling support/consulting services, its goal is to equip entrepreneurs (both students and SME owners) to be able to manage more effectively and efficiently. The Unit seeks to work

in partnership with organizations strategically placed to promote economic growth and development

within the South African context.

The specific aims are:

to coordinate research, training and consulting which focuses on the SME sector

to coordinate and grow a practical project for final year undergraduate students of the SBF which gives them the opportunity to earn credits by completing a project for a large firm or providing a

business consultancy service to a small or micro enterprise

to partner the SBF in developing and teaching a specialized entrepreneurship programme to aspirant entrepreneurs and SME owners to develop, professionalize and grow their operations,

graduates to work with NGOs, government, financial institutions in providing management, financial, consultancy and other support to the SME sector

to provide consultancy services and develop sustainable relationships with the SME business community

to develop and present short courses to address particular requirements and

to develop, coordinate and teach a range of certificated courses and Entrepreneur Development Programmes, either as stand-alone programmes or in conjunction with other units in the Faculty.

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RULES FOR PROGRAMMES

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - 1605

D.149 ADMISSION

Unless the Senate determines otherwise the following will apply:

D.149.1 A Bachelor‘s degree or National Diploma in public administration or a related field

OR

D.149.2 A matric certificate (NSC) and a minimum of 10 years of appropriate practical work

experience in the areas of governance and public administration and management

D.150 SELECTION

As a limited number of students can be admitted to the programme, applicants will be subject to a

selection procedure.

D.151 DURATION

Unless the Senate determines otherwise:

D.151.1 The curriculum shall extend over 1 year full-time or 2-years part-time

D.151.2 The ADPA will be presented on a day-time block release basis or part-time study in the

evenings.

D.152 CURRICULUM

D.152.1 The programme consists of modules with a total credit value of at least 120 credits as follows:

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Introduction to Governance and Administration in Pub Sect PUA611 20 Public Policy PUA612 20 Managing Information and Communication PUA613 20 Leadership and Managing People PUA614 20 Managing Operations in Public Sector PUA615 20 Economics and Public Finance PUA616 20 TOTAL 120

D.153 ASSESSMENT

Unless the Senate determines otherwise, the following will apply:

D.153.1 A variety of integrated assessment methods will be used (both formative and summative)

D.153.2 These will be designed to test practical skills and competencies as well as theoretical and

descriptive knowledge

D.153.3 The assessment method includes tests and examinations, as well as a range of academic and

practical assignments (essays, practical research reports, policy papers, case studies, individual and group projects and presentations)

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D.153.4 A minimum of 50% required to attain the qualification. Students would be afforded the

opportunity to supplement examinations and assignment and to repeat a maximum of 2

modules

D.154 PROMOTION RULES

D.154.1 Full Time

Full time students are required to complete the diploma in one year with an additional year of registration if required.

D.154.2 Part-Time

D.154.2.1 Part-time students should obtain 60 credits in the 1st year of study.

D.154.2.2 Students should complete the diploma in the 2nd year with an additional year of

registration if required.

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ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT (ADM) – (1612 – F/T) / (1613-PT)

D.155 ADMISSION


D.155.1 Persons meeting any one of the following requirements qualify for admission as a candidate

for the Advanced Diploma in Management (ADM) offered by the School of Business and Finance [SBF]:

D.155.2 A Bachelor‘s degree or a three-year national diploma or equivalent in any field other than Management or Finance;

D.155.3 A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with a Matriculation endorsement PLUS at least ten years

appropriate practical experience;

D.155.4 Anyone who has passed the SBF‘s Senior Management Development Programme (SMDP)

with a 50% average, having passed all Senior MDP modules.

D.155.5 Anyone who has passed the SBF‘s MDP, having passed all four moduls with a minimum of

60% at the first attempt in the minimum time period (2 semesters part-time)

D.155.6 Under University regulation A.2.1.4 applicants who do not have a national diploma or degree

are required to demonstrate that they have attained a level of competence sufficient to ensure

that they can successfully embark on the programme.

D.155.7 Foreign national applicants, who have not completed three-years of tertiary education in

English, will only be considered for admission to the ADM if they provide proof of one of the following standards with their application:

D.155.7.1 Paper score of 550 or Computer score of 213 in Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

D.155.7.2 Band 6 International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

D.155.7.3 Passed the Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)

D.155.7.4 Passed the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

D.155.7.5 Passed the Cambridge Business English Certificate 3.

D.155.8 An application for admission will only be considered from applicants who have

D.155.8.1 Completed the SBF and the UWC Application Form;

D.155.8.2 Furnished proof of previous work experience;

D.155.8.3 provided the required referee reports from employers and lecturers;

D.155.8.4 Submitted certified copies of all transcripts (not certificates) from all tertiary educational

institutions attended;

D.155.8.5 Written the SBF‘s Admissions Evaluation at the stipulated time and place;

D.155.8.6 Attended an interview and provided any other information if required to do so.

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D.156 SELECTION


selection procedure. Places in the programme will be allocated by the SBF on a competitive basis.

Priority will be given to students based on prior academic record, work experience, referee reports from employers/academics and performance in the School‘s admission evaluation.

D.157 DURATION

Unless the Senate determines otherwise, the curriculum shall extend over 1 year full-time (if offered) or 2

years part-time and shall consist of modules with a total credit value of at least 120 NQF credits.

D.158 CURRICULUM

D.158.1 Students are required to complete 8 modules. There are five core modules plus a choice of one

Finance module. In addition students may choose any two electives.

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Core Modules (5 modules = 75 credits) Business Information Systems ADM647 15 Principles of Management and Business ADM618 15 Marketing ADM620 15 Operations Management ADM623 15 Contempory Business Communication ADM626 15 Electives: Choose 1 of: Business Finance ADM668 15 Financial Management ADM622 15 Recommended Electives: Admission to Honours Economics for Managers ADM617 15 Principles of Management Accounting ADM619 15 Other Electives: Choose a maximum of 2 Employee Management MAN651 15 Entrepreneurship ADM607 15 Financial & Analytical Techniques ADM610 Principles of Management Accounting ADM619 15 Quantitative Analysis ADM616 15 Project Management MAN620 15

SME Management ADM609 15 Strategic Management ADM629 15

Recommended Electives (Post Graduate Studies in

Finance)

Financial Accounting ADM681 15 Financial Management ADM622 15 TOTAL 120

D.158.2 Where a student has passed equivalent courses within a completed qualification at

undergraduate level, or graduate level, replacement modules to the equivalent credit value

offered by the SBF shall be completed from the electives listed above, subject to the approval of the Head of Division: Management.

D.158.3 Where a student has passed equivalent courses within an incomplete qualification at undergraduate level, or graudate level, up to 5 years prior to application, application for

recognition of such credits may be considered by the School on an individual basis.

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D.159 ASSESSMENT


D.159.1 to be admitted to the examination for a module, a student must obtain a coursework mark of at least 40% for the applicable module.

D.159.2 The final mark for each module is composed of either

(i) 50% coursework and 50% examination; or

(ii) 60% coursework and 40% examination.

D.159.3 to pass a module a candidate for the ADM must obtain a final mark of at least 50% and a sub-minimum of 40% in the examination for the module; provided that Senate, on

recommendation of the head of department, accepts a sub-minimum of 45% as a final mark in

two modules with a total credit value of 30 credits.

D.159.4 A student who has only one module outstanding for the completion of the ADM shall be

awarded a Special Examination if s/he earned an exam mark of 40% and a final mark of at least 45% for the outstanding module.

D.159.4 Note: This rule shall not apply to electives as the student may complete any elective in one semester to complete the qualification.

D.159.5 Unless otherwise stated the General Assessment rules for First Degree Studies (A.5.2) shall apply


D.160.1 Full-time

Unless Senate decides otherwise, a full-time student shall complete the programme in one year. A student

who passed at least 90 credits may proceed with his/her studies to complete the programme the following

year.

D.160.2 Part-time

Unless Senate decides otherwise, a part time student shall complete the programme in two consecutive

years and accumulate at least 60 credits per annum to proceed with his or her studies. A student who

accumulated 90 credits within two years may be allowed to proceed to the following year to complete the programme.

D.161 REQUIREMENTS FOR RE-REGISTRATION

D.161.1 A full-time student will not be allowed to renew his/her registration unless he/she has passed

90 credits (or 6 modules) in the first year of enrolment and can complete the ADM in the

second year of enrolment.

D.161.2 A part-time student will not be allowed to renew his/her registration unless:

D.161.2.1 he/she has passed 45 credits (or 3 modules) for every year (2 semesters) of enrolment;

D.161.2.2 he/she can complete the ADM in the third year of enrolment.

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ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT IN FINANCE - 1610

D.162 ADMISSION



for the Advanced Diploma in Management (Finance) offered by the School of Business and Finance [SBF]:

D.162.2 A Bachelor‘s degree or a three-year national diploma or equivalent in any field other than Finance;




















D.162.8.3 Provided the required referee reports from employers and lecturers;





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D.163 SELECTION


selection procedure. Places in the programme may be limited and will be allocated by the SBF on a

competitive basis. Priority will be given to students based on prior academic record, work experience, referee reports from employers/academics and performance in the School‘s admission evaluation.

D.164 DURATION



D.165 CURRICULUM

D.165.1 Students are required to complete 8 core modules

D.165.2 Where a student has passed equivalent courses within a completed qualification at undergraduate

level, or graduate level, replacement modules to the equivalent credit value offered by the SBF

shall be completed from the electives listed above, subject to the approval of the Head of Division: Management.

D.165.3 Where a student has passed equivalent courses within an incomplete qualification at undergraduate level, or graudate level, up to 5 years prior to application, application for such

credits may be considered by the School on an individual basis.

D.166 ASSESSMENT


D.166.1 to be admitted to the examination for a module, a student must obtain a coursework mark of at least 40% for the applicable module.

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Core Modules Business Information Systems ADM647 15 Economics for Managers ADM617 15 Finance Research & Communication FRC611 15 Financial Accounting ADM681 15 Financial Management ADM622 15 Principles of Management Accounting ADM619 15 Principles of Management and Business ADM618 15 Quantitative Analysis ADM616 15 Students who have completed equivalents to the core modules at HEQC level 6 or higher may

complete up to 3 of the following with the written permission of the Head of Division: Finance

Financial and Analytical Techniques ADM629 15 Strategic Management MAN769 15 Investment Management ADM605 15 Investment Analysis ADM680 15 TOTAL 120

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D.166.3 to pass a module a candidate for the ADM must obtain a final mark of at least 50% and a sub-

minimum of 40% in the examination for the module; provided that Senate, on

recommendation of the head of department, accepts a sub-minimum of 45% as a final mark in two modules with a total credit value of 30 credits.

D.166.4 A student who has only one module outstanding for the completion of the ADM shall be awarded a Special Examination if s/he earned an exam mark of 40% and a final mark of at

least 45% for the outstanding module.

D.166.4 Note: This rule shall not apply to electives as the student may complete any elective in one

semester to complete the qualification.

D.166.5 Unless otherwise stated the General Assessment rules for First Degree Studies (A.5.2) shall

apply


D.167.1 Full-time

Unless Senate decides otherwise, a full-time student shall complete the programme in one year. A student who passed at least 90 credits may proceed with his/her studies to complete the programme the following

year.

D.167.2 Part-time

Unless Senate decides otherwise, a part time student shall complete the programme in two consecutive years and accumulate at least 60 credits per annum to proceed with his or her studies. A student who

accumulated 90 credits within two years may be allowed to proceed to the following year to complete the

programme.








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ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT IN FINANCIAL PLANNING - 1615

D.169 ADMISSION



for the Advanced Diploma in Management (Finance) offered by the School of Business and Finance [SBF]:

D.169.2 A Bachelor‘s degree or a three-year national diploma or equivalent in any field other than Finance;

























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D.170 SELECTION

As a limited number of students can be admitted to the programme, applicants will be subject to a selection procedure. Places in the programme may be limited and will be allocated by the SBF on a

competitive basis. Priority will be given to students based on prior academic record, work experience,

referee reports from employers/academics and performance in the School‘s admission evaluation.

D.171 DURATION



D.172 CURRICULUM

D.172.1 Students are required to complete 8 modules. There are six core modules plus two electives.

Students either choose Quantitive Analysis and Financial Management OR Principles of

Management and Business Finance.

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Core Modules Principles of Management Accounting ADM619 15

Economics for Managers ADM617 15 Principles of Short-term Insurance IST611 15 Principles of Long-term Insurance and Retirement Planning LTI614 15 Tax and Estate Duty ADM631 15 Financial Planning ADM632 15 Electives: Choose 1 of: Quantitative Analysis ADM616 15 Principles of Management and Business ADM618 15 Electives: Choose 1 of: Financial Management ADM622 15 Business Finance ADM668 15 Recommended electives for admission to PG studies in

Finance

Quantitative Analysis ADM616 15 Financial Management ADM622 15 Students who have completed equivalents to the above modules at HEQC level 6 or higher shall

complete up to 4 of the following with the written permission of the Head of Division: Finance

Finance Research and Communiction FRC611 15 Financial Accounting ADM681 15 Business Information Systems ADM647 15 Investment Analysis ADM680 15 Investment Management ADM605 15 TOTAL 120

D.172.2 Where a student has passed equivalent courses within a completed qualification at

undergraduate level, or graduate level, replacement modules to the equivalent credit value

offered by the SBF shall be completed from the electives listed above, subject to the approval of the Head of Division: Finance.

D.172.3 Where a student has passed equivalent courses within an incomplete qualification at undergraduate level, or graudate level, up to 5 years prior to application, application for such

credits may be considered by the School on an individual basis.

D.172.4 Where a student has passed equivalent courses within an incomplete qualification at

undergraduate level, up to 5 years prior to application, application for such credits may be

considered by the School on an individual basis.

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D.173 ASSESSMENT


D.173.1 to be admitted to the examination for a module, a student must obtain a coursework mark of at

least 40% for the applicable module.




D.173.3 to pass a module a candidate for the ADM must obtain a final mark of at least 50% and a sub-

minimum of 40% in the examination for the module; provided that Senate, on recommendation of the head of department, accepts a sub-minimum of 45% as a final mark in

two modules with a total credit value of 30 credits.

D.173.4 A student who has only one module outstanding for the completion of the ADM shall be

awarded a Special Examination if s/he earned an exam mark of 40% and a final mark of at

least 45% for the outstanding module.

D.173.5 Note: This rule shall not apply to electives as the student may complete any elective in one

semester to complete the qualification.

D.173.6 Unless otherwise stated the General Assessment rules for First Degree Studies (A.5.2) shall

apply


D.174.1 Full-time


year.

D.174.2 Part-time


accumulated 90 credits within two years may be allowed to proceed to the following year to complete the

programme.








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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT (PGDM) - 1623

D.176 ADMISSION



for the Postgraduate Diploma in Management or Finance offered by the School of Business and Finance [SBF]:

D.176.1.1 A Bachelor‘s degree, majoring in Management or Finance or a cognate subject, or equivalent qualification.

D.166.1.2 The ADM specializing in Management, Finance or Financial Planning or equivalent

qualification (HEQF Level 7).

D.176.2 An application for admission will only be considered from applicants who have:

D.176.2.1 completed the School‘s application form;

D.176.2.2 submitted proof of previous work experience;


D.176.2.4 submitted certified copies of all transcripts (not certificates) from all tertiary educational institutions attended;

D.176.2.5 written the School‘s Admissions Evaluation at the stipulated time and place;

D.176.2.6 attended an interview and provided any other information if required to do so.

D.176.3 Foreign language applicants, who have not completed three-years of tertiary education in

English, will only be considered for admission if they provide proof of one of the following

standards with their application:

D.176.3.1 Paper score of 550 or Computer score of 213 in Test of English as a Foreign Language

(TOEFL)





D.177 SELECTION

As only a limited number of students can be admitted to the programme, applcants will be subject to a selection procedure.

D.178 DURATION

Unless the Senate determines otherwise the curriculum shall extend over one (1) year full-time and two

(2) years part-time.

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D.179 CURRICULUM

D.179.1 Students choose eight modules from the modules listed below.

D.179.1.1 Students must complete all compulsory modules listed below unless they have completed equivalent modules at HEQF level 6 or higher.

D.179.1.2 Compulsory modules listed below should be completed in the first year of enrolment.

D.179.1.3 If more than four compulsory modules must be completed from those listed below a

maximum of 60 credits (4 modules) will be counted towards the qualification.

D.179.1.4 The remaining credits shall be selected from the electives listed below.

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Modules

Economics for Managers MAN749 15 Employee Management MAN755 15 Research and Communication for Business RCB711 15 Marketing MAN754 15 Operations Management MAN757 15 Principles of Management Accounting MAN753 15 Principles of Management and Business MAN751 15 Strategic Management MAN769 15 Electives

Advanced Employee Management MAN714 15 Management Research MRP711 15 Advanced Management Accounting MAN745 15 Advanced Marketing MAN702 15 Contemporary Management Topics MAN709 15 Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development MAN711 15 Financial Management MAN756 15 Global Marketing MAN719 15 Management Information Systems MAN712 15 Management Research Report MRR712 15 Marketing Research MAN707 15 Project Management MAN720 15 Quantitative Analysis MAN748 15 Statistics for Investments MAN787 15 Strategy and Global Competition MAN726 15 Supply Chain Management MAN730 15 World Class Operations MAN721 15 One of the following modules is required for Admission to Masters

Analytical and Critical Thinking MAN746 15 Management Research MRP711 15 Consumer Research CRO711 15 TOTAL 120

D.180 ASSESSMENT



least 50% for the applicable module, or must comply with Rule A.5.3.5(c).

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D.180.3 to pass a module a candidate must obtain a final mark of at least 50% and a sub-minimum of

50% in the examination or final assessment task, provided that Senate, on recommendation of

the Director of the School, may accept a sub-minimum of 40% in the examination or final assessment for no more than two modules with a total credit value of 30 credits, if the final

mark is no less than 50%.


Unless Senate decides otherwise and subject to rule A.3.2.3:

D.181.1 A full-time student shall complete the programme in one year. A Student who passed at least 90 credits may proceed with his/her studies to complete the programme the following year.

D.181.2 A part-time student shall complete the programme in two consecutive years and accumulate at least 45 credits per annum to proceed with his or her studies. A student who has accumulated

at least 90 credits within two years may be allowed to proceed to the following year to

complete the programme.

D.182 RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION

Except with the special permission of Senate, registration may not be renewed beyond the periods

specified in the Promotion rules above, or if the student was not promoted in the previous year of

registration.

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FINANCE – 1624

D.183 ADMISSION



for the Postgraduate Diploma in Finance offered by the School of Business and Finance [SBF]:

D.183.1.1 A Bachelor‘s degree with at least 30 credits in Finance or a cognate subject at the final year level;

D.183.1.2 The ADM (Finance) or equivalent qualification (HEQF level 7) specialising in Finance;

D.183.1.3 The ADM or ADM (Financial Planning) with Finance (HEQF level 7) OR the equivalent

qualification

D.183.1.4 A student holding the ADM or ADM (Financial Planning) may only be admitted to the

Postgraduate Diploma in Finance if s/he has passed Financial Management with at least 50% CAM and 50% EM or equivalent level 7 qualification

D.183.1.5 A student who is required to complete more than 4 core foundation modules as listed below will not be admitted.

D.183.2 An application for admission will only be considered from applicants who have:

D.183.2.1 completed the School‘s application form;



D.183.2.4 submitted certified copies of all transcripts (not certificates) from all tertiary educational




D.183.3 Foreign language applicants, who have not completed three-years of tertiary education in English, will only be considered for admission if they provide proof of one of the following



(TOEFL)





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D.184 SELECTION

As only a limited number of students can be admitted to the programme, applicants will be subject to a


D.185 DURATION

Unless the Senate determines otherwise the curriculum shall extend over one (1) year full-time and two (2) years part-time.

D.186 CURRICULUM

D.186.1 All students complete 8 modules (120 credits).

D.186.2 Students must complete all core foundation modules listed below unless they have passed

equivalent modules at level 6 or higher, as determined by Head: Finance Division.

D.186.3 Core foundation modules listed below must be completed in the first year of enrolment.

D.186.4 A maximum of 4 core foundation modules (60 credits) will count towards the qualification.

D.186.5 Students are required to complete a minimum of 4 modules (60 credits) from either the Financial Management Focus Area or the Investment Management Focus Area.

D.186.6 Students may choose a maximum of 2 other electives (30 credits) from below.

D.186.7 Students wishing to register for a Masters degree should select FRP711 Finance Research as

an elective.

D.186.8 Remaining electives may be chosen from any other elective moduleslisted below.

Module Name Alpha Code Cred

Core Foundation Modules (Maximum of 60 credits)

Economics for Managers MAN749 15 Financial Accounting 1 ACC781 15

Information Systems & Technology MAN747 15

Investment Management MAN705 15 Quantitative Analysis MAN748 15

Quantitative Management Topics MAN710 15

Research and Communication for Finance RCF711 15

Financial Management Focus Area (Choose Minimum of 4)

Core Modules (30 credits)

Advanced Financial Management MAN704 15 Advanced Management Accounting MAN745 15

Electives (30 credits minimum)

Financial Analysis MAN706 15

Financial Accounting 2 ACC782 15

Financial Statement Analysis FSA711 15

Statistics for Investments MAN787 15

Investment Management Focus Area

Core Modules (30-45 credits)

Advanced Financial Management MAN704 15 Financial Statement Analysis FSA711 15

Investment Analysis* MAN780 15

Electives (15 credits minimum)

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Finance Seminar (Currency Risk) MAN742 15

Insurance Long Term IST713 15

Retirement Planning RPP715 15 Short Term Insurance and Risk IST712 15

Statistics for Investments MAN787 15

Other electives: Choose a maximum of 2 Contemporary Management Topics (Corporate Governance) MAN709 15

Finance Research Report FRR711 15

Information Systems and Technology MAN747 15 Management Information Systems MAN712 15

Project Management MAN720 15

Strategic Management MAN769 15

Research Elective: Required for admission to Masters

Finance Research FRP711 15 TOTAL 120

D.187 ASSESSMENT





(i) 50% coursework and 50% examination; or (ii) 60% coursework and 40% examination.

D.187.3 to pass a module a candidate must obtain a final mark of at least 50% and a sub-minimum of 50% in the examination or final assessment task, provided that Senate, on recommendation of

the Director of the School, may accept a sub-minimum of 40% in the examination or final

assessment for no more than two modules with a total credit value of 30 credits, if the final mark is no less than 50%.



D.188.1 A full-time student shall complete the programme in one year. A Student who passed at least

90 credits may proceed with his/her studies to complete the programme the following year.

D.188.2 A part-time student shall complete the programme in two consecutive years and accumulate at

least 45 credits per annum to proceed with his or her studies. A student who has accumulated

at least 90 credits within two years may be allowed to proceed to the following year to complete the programme.



specified in the Promotion rules above, or if the student was not promoted in the previous year of registration.

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL PLANNING – 1625

D.190 ADMISSION


D.190.1 Persons meeting any one of the following requirements qualify for admission as a candidate for the Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning offered by the School of Business and

Finance [SBF]:

D.190.1.1 A Bachelor‘s degree majoring in Financial Planning or equivalent;

D.190.1.2 The ADM specialising in Financial Planning or equivalent.

RPL: Access to the programme can also be provided in terms of the University‘s RPL Policy

and its admission criteria as stipulated by the Senate. In the RPL process the students have to undergo a Portfolio Development Course to support the student‘s admission. The PDC will

focus on written submission explaining the reasons for the candidate‘s interest in Financial

Planning an adjunct to their existing professional competencies and indicating the nature of a possible resesrch project.

D.190.2 Foreign language applicants, who have not completed three-years of tertiary education in English, will only be considered for admission if they provide proof of one of the following



(TOEFL)





D.191 SELECTION



D.192 DURATION

Unless the Senate determines otherwise the curriculum shall extend over one (1) year full-time and two

(2) years part-time.

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D.193 CURRICULUM

YEAR 1


Reserch and Communication for Finance RCF711 15

Tax and Estate Planning TEP701 30

Retirement Planning RPP715 15 Insurance Long Term IST713 15

Investment Management MAN705 15

Short-term Insurance and Risk Management IST712 15 Contemparary Management Topics MAN709 15

(Corporate Governance) TOTAL 120

D.194 ASSESSMENT





(i) 50% coursework and 50% examination; or (ii) 60% coursework and 40% examination.

D.194.3 to pass a module a candidate must obtain a final mark of at least 50% and a sub-minimum of 50% in the examination or final assessment task, provided that Senate, on recommendation of

the Director of the School, may accept a sub-minimum of 40% in the examination or final

assessment for no more than two modules with a total credit value of 30 credits, if the final mark is no less than 50%.



D.175.1 A part-time student shall complete the programme in two consecutive years and accumulate at

least 45 credits per annum to proceed with his or her studies. A student who has accumulated

at least 90 credits within two years may be allowed to proceed to the following year to complete the programme.



specified in the Promotion rules above, or if the student was not promoted in the previous year of

registration.

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN POVERTY, LAND AND AGRARIAN STUDIES (LAS) - 1616

D.197 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

For admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, applicants should

have obtained an undergraduate degree with an average of 60% in the final assessment of the exit-modules in Sociology, History, Economics, Political Science, Agriculture, Public Admin, Geographical

and Environmental Studies, with at least three years relevant experience in poverty, land and agrarian

reform and sustainable natural resource management. For those applicants without first degrees, recognition of prior learning (RPL) procedures will apply to candidates with extensive work experience

(at least ten years) in land and , agrarian reform, rural development, natural resources and gender issues,

and with good writing abilities. The most likely candidates for RPL applications are experienced practitioners who may not have had the opportunity to engage in higher education, or who may only have

a diploma or certificate qualification.

D.198 SELECTION



D.199 DURATION

The duration of the Postgraduate Diploma is one year full-time subject to Rule A.4.1.

D.200 CURRICULUM

Students will be required to complete the four taught modules. Teaching and learning will take place of

two teaching blocks consisting of three weeks each. All modules and attendance are compulsory.

Students who successfully complete the coursework will graduate with a PG Diploma.


Structural Poverty and Marginalised Livelihoods in Southern African Agro- Food Systems

LAS711 30

The Political Economy of Land and Agrarian Reform in Southern Africa LAS712 30

Economics of Farming and Food Systems LAS713 30 Social and Ecological Dimensions of Ecosystem Management LAS714 30

TOTAL 120

D.201 ASSESSMENT RULES

Assessment is governed by Rule A.5 as stipulated in the University Calendar: General Information Part 1.

D.202 PROGRESS RULES


year.


The renewal of registration will be governed by the Rule A.4, as stipulated in the University Calendar: General Information Part 1.

D.204 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMME

There are no special requirements for this programme.

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

- 1618


For admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Communication Technology (ICT) , applicants

should have obtained an undergraduate degree with an average of 60% in the final assessment of the exit-

modules in any field.

D.206 SELECTION



D.207 DURATION

The duration of the Postgraduate Diploma is one year full-time subject to Rule A.4.1.

D.208 CURRICULUM

Students will be required to complete the seven taught modules. Teaching and learning will take place in

the form of teaching blocks spread across the year. All modules and attendance are compulsory. Students who successfully complete the coursework and the practical internship will graduate with a PG

Diploma. The PG Diploma could provide entrance into the Masters Degree upon consultation with Head

of Department of Information Systems

Postgrad Diploma in ICT (Information Technology Infrastructure and Application Managment)


Information Technology Project IFM701 30

Principles of IT in Business IFM711 15 IT Infrastructure Management IFM712 15

Application Management IFM713 15

IT Service Management IFM714 15 IT Governance & Risk Management IFM721 15

Business Specific Systems & Applications IFM722 15

TOTAL 120

Postgrad Diploma in ICT (Software Development)

Software Development Project ISE701 30 Foundations of Object Orientated Programming ISE702 15

Principles of Database Design ISE703 15

User Interface Design ISE704 15 Business Analysis and Design ISE705 15

Business Application Development ISE706 15

Mobile Application Development ISE707 15

TOTAL 120



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year.


The renewal of registration will be governed by the Rule A.4, as stipulated in the University Calendar:

General Information Part 1.



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BCOM (HONOURS) - 1701

D.213 ADMISSION

Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates will be required to meet the following criteria to be enrolled

for the degree/programme: BCom (Honours)

D.213.1 A BCom (or equivalent Commerce degree) with 60% or higher in the final Bachelor‘s year in

the discipline of choice.

D.213.2 Admission into Industrial Psychology

D.213.2.1 Students require a Bachelors degree with Industrial Psychology/Human Resource

Management as a major subject (or equivalent qualification) for admission to the Honours programme in Industrial Psychology.

D.213.2.2 A student must have obtained a pass mark of at least 60% (average) in Industrial Psychology/Human -Resource Management in the final year of study, with a sub-minimum

of 55% per module. The Department of Industrial Psychology reserves the right to limit the

annual intake of students for the Honours programme based on a consideration of both the internal capacity of the Department and/or academic performance of students.

D.213.2.3 Students who have not completed the required undergraduate and/or equivalent modules in Industrial Psychology will not be allowed to register or the Honours Programme.

D.213.2.4 Students from other Universities, Faculties and /or Departments would have to meet the requirements as stipulated by the Department. Such requirements could include the

completion of a bridging programme (i.e.relevant modules to be prescribed by the

Department) and the student obtaining a pass mark of at least 60% per module. Each case will be assessed in terms of the individual merit and at the discretion of the Department.

D.213.2.5 Students choosing Industrial Psychology and who had completed an undergraduate degree (BCom, BAdmin or BA) but not in Industrial Psychology may apply to complete the

outstanding subjects as occasional commerce student. However, the completion of

prescribed occasional commerce modules in Industrial Psychology does not guarantee the student an automatic entry into the Honours programme. The student who completed the

prescribed occasional commerce modules will still be subjected to a formal selection

process. The Department of Industrial Psychology reserves the right to limit the intake of occasional commerce students based on a consideration of both the internal capacity of the

Department and/or academic performance of the student.

D.213.2.6 All students meeting the minimum admission requirements will be subject to a formal

selection process.

D.213.2.7 A CANDIDATE MUST COMPLETE SIX MODULES:

The core modules in the Honours programme will all carry a weight of 20 credits, except the Research

Methodology module which will carry a weight of 30 credits and will include a practical research project.

All elective modules will carry a weight of 15 credits. The total weight for the programme is 120 credits.

Thus, students have to pass 6 modules (i.e. 4 Core modules, PLUS any 2 of the elective modules) to meet the requirements for a Honours degree.

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Students choosing to do an Economics stream in BAdmin (Hons) should have obtained at least

60% in each of the core areas of Economics: (Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and Econometrics) in the final year of undergraduate studies.

D.214 SELECTION


selection procedure. All students meeting the minimum admission requirements will be subject to a formal selection process.

D.215 DURATION

Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over one (1) year full time and two (2) years part-time.

D.216 CURRICULUM

The programme is comprised of the following specialization areas, namely Development Studies

(students choosing Development Studes should liaise directly with the Institute for Development Studies in the EMS Faculty), Economics, Industrial Psychology, and Statistics (students choosing Statistics

should liaise directly with the Statistics Department in the Science Faculty) of which students have to

select only one (1).

D.216.1 Economics

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Modules Research Project ECO701 30 Applied Econometrics ECO730 15 Micro-Economics ECO731 15 Macro-Economics ECO732 15 Electives (Choose 3) Applied and Policy Economics ECO711 15 Environmental and Resource Economics ECO712 15 International Financial Economics ECO713 15 Capita Selecta ECO721 15 Labour Economics ECO733 15 Public Economics ECO734 15 International Economics ECO735 15 Development Economics ECO736 15 Financial Economics ECO738 15 Mathematical Economics ECO739 15 TOTAL 120

D.216.2 Industrial Psychology


Compulsory Modules

Organizational Psychology BPS701 20 Research Methodology BPS702 30

Psychometrics BPS704 20

Advanced Human Resource Management BPS705 20

Electives (Choose 2)

Practical Training BPS706 15

Labour Relations BPS707 15

TOTAL 120

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D.217 ASSESSMENT




D.218.1 Full-time


year. (eg, a 120 credit programme), subject to rule D.153.3

D.218.2 Part-time



accumulated 90 credits within two years may be allowed to proceed to the following year to complete the programme. (eg, a 120 credit programme), subject to rule D.153.3

D.218.3 Core Modules

A full-time student who has failed either Microeconomics (ECO731) or Macroeconomics (ECO732)

within four consecutive semesters, will not be allowed to continue with the Economics Honours programme.

A part-time student who has failed either Microeconomics (ECO731) or Macroeconomics (ECO732) within six consecutive semesters, will not be allowed to continue with the Economics Honours

programme.




D.220.1 Please note that the Department of Industrial Psychology reserves the right not to offer a

particular elective module in any particular year. Such consideration will be based on student enrolment numbers and/or the internal staff and resource capacity of the Department.

D.220.2 In order to graduate with an Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology, a student will need to have passed the four (4) core mdoules, PLUS any two (2) of the electives. The student will

need to provide a clear indication to the Department as to which modules (ie core and elective

modules) will constitute his/her Honours programme. Any additional elective modules cannot

be substituted during selection or the Masters degree in Industrial Psychology.

D.220.3 Should a student consider registration as a Psychometrist, it is RECOMMENDED that he/she considers Practical Training as one of the elective modules.

D.220.4 In the event of a student registering for more than the 2 elective modules required in the Honours programme, the student will need to provide a clear indication to the Department as

to which modules (i.e Elective modules) will constitute his/her Honours programme. Any

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additional elective module(s) cannot be substituted during selection for the Masters degree in

Industrial Psychology.

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BCOM (HONOURS) INFORMATION SYSTEMS - 1703

D.221 ADMISSION

Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates will be required to meet the following criteria to be enrolled for the degree/programme: BCom (Honours) Information Systems

Bachelors degree or equivalent with 60% in the discipline of choice.

D.222 SELECTION



D.223 DURATION

Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over one (1) year full time

and two (2) years part-time.

D.224 CURRICULUM

D.224.1 Part-Time

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Building and Buying Systems IFS713 15 Information and Knowledge Management IFS715 15 Research Methods IFS716 15 Practical Research Project IFS717 45 Information Technology IFS718 15 The Network World IFS719 15 TOTAL 120

D.224.2 Full –Time

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Core Modules Delivering IS Benefits IFS711 15 IS Practice IFS721 15 Advanced Systems Delivery IFS712 15 IS Research IFS722 15 End User Practical IFS731 15 Choose 1 of: Internship IFS714 45 Research Project IFS724 45 Capita Selecta IFS734 45 TOTAL 120





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D.226.1 Full-time



year. (eg, a 120 credit programme)

D.226.2 Part-time



accumulated 90 credits within two years may be allowed to proceed to the following year to complete the programme. (eg, a 120 credit programme)




There are no special requirements for this programme

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BADMIN (HONOURS) - 1711

D.229 ADMISSION

Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates will be required to meet the following criteria to be enrolled for the degree/programme

D.229.1 B.Admin with 60% or higher in the final Bachelor‘s year in the discipline of choice.


D.229.2.1 Students require a Bachelors degree with Industrial Psychology/Human Resource

Management as a major subject (or equivalent qualification) for admission to the Honours programme in Industrial Psychology.


of 55% per module. The Department of Industrial Psychology reserves the right to limit the

annual intake of students for the Honours programme based on a consideration of both the internal capacity of the Department and/or academic performance of students.





D.229.2.5 Students choosing Industrial Psychology and who had completed an undergraduate degree (BCom, BAdmin, BA) but not in Industrial Psychology may apply to complete the

outstanding subjects as an ocassional commerce student. However, the completion of

prescribed ocassional commerce modules in Industrial Psychology does not guarantee the student an automatic entry into the Honours programme. The student who completed the

prescribed ocassional commerce modules will still be subjected to a formal selection

process. The Department of Industrial Psychology reserves the right to limit the intake of ocassional students based on a consideration of both the internal capacity of the Department

and/or academic performance of the student.


selection process.


The core modules in the Honours programme will all carry a weight of 20 credits, except the

Research Methodology module which will carry a weight of 30 credits and will include a

practical research project. All elective modules will carry a weight of 15 credits. The total

wegiht for the programme is 120 credits. Thus, students have to pass 6 modules (i.e. 4 Core modules, PLUS any 2 of the elective modules) to meet the requirements for a Honours

degree.

D.229.3 Students choosing to do an Economics stream should have obtained at least 60% in each of

the core areas of Economics: (Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and Econometrics) in the

final year of undergraduate studies.

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D.230 SELECTION



D.231 DURATION


D.232 CURRICULUM

The programme is comprised of the following specialization areas, namely Public Administration, Political Studies, Economics, Industrial Psychology and Development Studies. Students have to

selectonly one (1).

D.232.1 Public Administration

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Modules Governance, Administration and Ethics in the Public Sector PUB701 15 An Introduction to Public Policy Analysis and Management PUB702 15 Theoretical Approaches to Public Organization

andManagement

PUB703 15 Human Resources Management and Development PUB704 15 Economics and Public Sector Financial Management PUB705 15 Research Methods/Essay PUB706 30 Electives (Choose 1) Issues in Local Government PUB707 15 State and Civil Society PUB709 15 Public Sector Transformation and Reform PUB710 15 TOTAL 120

D.232.2 Political Studies

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Modules Advanced Research Methodology POL701 30 Research Project POL706 30 Electives (Choose 2) Comparative Area Politics POL708 30 International Polical Economy POL709 30 Political Violence POL710 30 Political Philosophy POL711 30 South African Politics POL719 30 Political Transitions POL721 30 Contemporary Democratic Theory 723 POL723 30 International Relations Theory POL730 30 Security Studies POL731 30 TOTAL 120


Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Modules Organizational Psychology BPS701 20 Research Methodology BPS702 30 Psychometrics BPS704 20 Advanced Human Resource Management BPS705 20

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Electives (Choose 2) Practical Training BPS706 15 Labour Relations BPS707 15 TOTAL 120

D.232.4 Economics


Compulsory Modules

Research Project ECO701 30 Econometrics ECO730 15

Micro-Economics ECO731 15

Macro-Economics ECO732 15


Applied and Policy Economics ECO711 15

Environmental and Resource Economics ECO712 15 International Financial Economics ECO713 15

Capita Selecta ECO721 15

Labour Economics ECO733 15 Public Economics ECO734 15

International Economics ECO735 15

Development Economics ECO736 15 Financial Economics ECO738 15

Mathematical Economics ECO739 15

TOTAL 120

D.232.5 Development Studies

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Core Modules Theories of Social Transformation DVS721 20 Economics for Development Studies DVS722 20 Research Methodology POL701 20 Research Paper DVS720 30 Electives (Choose 2) Community Dev Theory and Practice DVS725 15 Social Policy for Developing Countries DVS726 15 Development Management and Planning DVS724 15 Urban and Rural Development DVS723 15 Social-economic Problems and Policy DVS727 15 TOTAL 120





D.234.1 Full-time



year (eg. A 120 credit programme), subject to rule D.169.3.

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D.234.2 Part-time


years and accumulate at least45 credits per annum to proceed with his or her studies. A student who

accumulated 90 credits within two years may be allowed to proceed to the following year to complete the programme (eg 120 credit programme), subject to rule D.169.3.


A full-time student who has failed either Microeconomics (ECO731) or Macroeconomics (ECO732)

within four consecutive semesters, will not be allowed to continue with the Economics Honours programme.

A part-time student who has failed either Microeconomics (ECO731) or Macroeconomics (ECO732)

within six consecutive semesters, will not be allowed to continue with the Economics Honours

programme.





D.236.1 Please note that the Department of Industrial Psychology reserves the right not to offer a particular elective module in any particular year. Such consideration will be based on student

enrolment numbers and/or the internal staff and resource capacity of the Department.

D.236.2 In order to graduate with an Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology, a student will need to have passed the four (4) coure mdoules, PLUS any two (2) of the electives. The student will

need to provide a clear indication to the Department as to which modules (ie core and elective

modules) will constitute his/her Honours programme. Any additional elective modules cannot be substituted during selection or the Masters degree in Industrial Psychology.

D.236.3 Should a student consider registration as a Psychometrist, it is RECOMMENDED that he/she considers Practical Training as one of the elective modules.

D.236.4 In the event of a student registering for more than the 2 elective modules required in the Honours programme, the student will need to provide a clear indication to the Department as

to which modules (i.e elective modules) will constitute his/her Honours programme. Any

additional elective module(s) cannot be substituted during selection for the Masters degree in Industrial Psychology.

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BECON (HONOURS) - 1781

D.237 ADMISSION


for the degree/programme: BEcon (Honours)

D.237.1 A Bachelor‘s degree (or equivalent) with 60% or higher in the final year Bachelor‘s year in the

discipline of choice.


D.237.2.1 Students choosing to major in Industrial Psychology require a Bachelors degree with

Industrial Psychology/Human Resource Management as a major subject (or equivalent qualification) is required for admission to the Honours in Industrial Psychology.


of 55% per module. The Department o Industrial Pscyology reserves the right to limit the

annual intake of students for the Honours programme based on a consideration o both the internal capacity of the Department and/or academic perormance o students.





D.237.2.5 Students choosing Industrial Psychology and who had completed an undergraduate degree (BCom, BEcon, BAdmin or BA) but not in Industrial Psychology may apply to complete the

outstanding subjects as occasional commerce student. However, the completion of

prescribed occasional commerce modules in Industrial Psychology does not guarantee the student an automatic entry into the Honours programme. The student who completed the

prescribed occasional commerce modules will still be subjected to a formal selection

process. The Department of Industrial Psychology reserves the right to limit the intake of occasional commerce students based on a consideration of both the internal capacity of the

Department and/or academic performance of the student.


selection process.


The core modules in the Honours programme will all carry a weight of 20 credits, except the Research

Methodology module which will carry a weight of 30 credits and will include a practical research project.

All elective modules will carry a weight of 15 credits. The total wegiht for the programme is 120 credits.

Thus, students have to pass 6 modules (i.e. 4 Core modules, PLUS any 2 of the elective modules) to meet the requirements for a Honours degree.

D.238 Students choosing to do the Honours Programme in Economics should have obtained at least 60% in each of the core areas of Economics: (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics,

Econometrics) in te final year of undergraduate studies

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D.239 SELECTION

As only a limited number of students can be admitted to the programme, applicants will be subject to a selection procedure.

D.240 DURATION



D.241 CURRICULUM

The programme is comprised of the following specialization areas, namely Public Administration,

Political Studies, Economics, Industrial Psychology and Development Studies and students must select only one (1)



andManagement




Compulsory Modules Advanced Research Methodology POL701 30

Research Project POL706 30

Electives (Choose 3) Comparative Area Politics POL708 30

International Political Economy POL709 30

Political Violence POL710 30 Political Philosophy POL711 30

The Politics of Mass Communication POL712 30

South African Politics POL719 30 Political Transitions POL721 30

Contemporary Democratic Theory POL723 30

Regional Community Foregin Policy POL724 30

Institutions and Policy-making in a regional Comm-case

study

POL725

30

International Relations Theory POL730 30 Security Studies POL731 30

TOTAL 150

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Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Modules Organizational Psychology BPS701 20 Research Methodology BPS702 30 Psychometrics BPS704 20 Advanced Human Resource Management BPS705 20 Electives (Choose 2) Practical Training BPS706 15 Labour Relations BPS707 15 TOTAL 120

D.241.4 Economics

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Modules Research Project ECO701 30 Econometrics ECO730 15 Micro-Economics ECO731 15 Macro-Economics ECO732 15 Electives (Choose 3) Applied and Policy Economics ECO711 15 Environmental and Resource Economics ECO712 15 Capita Selecta ECO721 15 International Financial Economics ECO713 15 Labour Economics ECO733 15 Public Economics ECO734 15 International Economics ECO735 15 Development Economics ECO736 15 Financial Economics ECO738 15 Mathematical Economics ECO739 15 TOTAL 120


Theories of Social Transformation DVS721 20 Economics for Development Studies DVS722 20 Research Methodology POL701 20 Research Paper DVS720 30 Electives (Choose 2) Community Dev Theory and Practice DVS725 15 Social Policy for Developing Countries DVS726 15 Development Management and Planning DVS724 15 Urban and Rural Development DVS723 15

Socio-economic Problems and Policy DVS727 15 TOTAL 120





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D.243.1 Full-time



year, subject to rule D.177.3

D.243.2 Part-time



accumulated 90 credits within two years may be allowed to proceed to the following year to complete the programme, subject to rule D.177.3.


A full-time student who has failed either Microeconomics (ECO731) or Macroeconomics (ECO732) within four consecutive semesters, will not be allowed to continue with the Economics Honours

programme.

A part-time student who has failed either Microeconomics (ECO731) or Macroeconomics (ECO732)

within six consecutive semesters, will not be allowed to continue with the Economics Honours

programme.





D.245.1 Please note that the Department of Industrial Psychology reserves the right not to offer a particular elective module in any particular year. Such consideration will be based on student

enrolment numbers and/or the internal staff and resource capacity of the Department.

D.245.2 In order to graduate with an Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology, a student will need to

have passed the four (4) coure mdoules, PLUS any three (3) o the electives. The student will

need to provide a clear indication to the Department as to which modules (ie core and elective modules) will constitute his/her Honours programme. Any additional elective modules cannot

be substituted during selection or the Masters degree in Industrial Psychology.

D.245.3 Should a student consider registration as a Psychometrist, it is RECOMMENDED that he/she

considers Practical Training as one of the elective modules.

D.245.4 In the event of a student registering for more than the 2 elective modules required in the

Honours programme, the student will need to provide a clear indication to the Department as

to which modules (i.e Elective modules) will constitute his/her Honours programme. Any

additional elective module(s) cannot be substituted during selection for the Masters degree in

Industrial Psychology.

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING – 1507

NB: This diploma , combined with the BCom (Accounting) degree is accredited by the South African

Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) to prepare candidates for Part 1 of their qualifying

examination.

D.246 ADMISSION

Unless the Senate determines otherwise persons meeting the following requirements qualify for

admission as a candidate for the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting

D.246.1 A BCom (Accounting) degree or equivalent (as approved by the Department of Accounting)

and

D.246.2 Passed all the 3rd year modules of the BCom (Accounting) degree (or equivalent) in one year

with a subminimum of 55% for each module and an overall percentage of 57.5%.

D.247 SELECTION



D.248 DURATION

Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over one (1) year full-time.

D.249 CURRICULUM

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Modules Advanced Financial Accounting ACC721 50 Advanced Auditing ACC741 30 Advanced Management Accounting and FinancialManagement ACC751 30 Advanced Taxation ACC706 30 TOTAL 140

D.250 ASSESSMENT

D.250.1 Assessment is governed by Rule A.5 as stipulated in the University Calendar: General

Information Part 1.


Unless Senate decides otherwise and subject to rule A.3.2.3, in the General Calendar a student shall complete the programme in one year. A student who passed at least 60 credits may proceed with his/her

studies to complete the programme the following year. (eg, a 140 credit programme)






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BCOM (HONOURS) MANAGEMENT - 1731

D.254 ADMISSION

Unless the Senate determines otherwise persons meeting the following requirements qualify for admission as a candidate for the BCom (Hons) in Management

D.254.1 A bachelor‘s degree majoring in Management, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Business Economics or the equivalent with an average of at least 60% at the third year level; or

D.254.2 The ADM specializing in Management or Finance with an average of at least 60%; or

D.254.3 The ADM specializing in Management or Finance or a bachelor‘s degree with a pass in Management, Finance, Business Economics or the equivalent at third year level PLUS a

minimum of three years appropriate full-time work experience after the completion of the

ADM or bachelor‘s degree. Admission under this clause is subject to the approval of Senate. Rule A.2.1.4 applies to these candidates.

D.254.4 A student who has completed a BCom degree but majored in another subject but has completed:

D.254.4.1 At least two third year modules in Management or Finance; and

D.254.4.2 Has completed these modules with a 60% average.

D.254.4.3 Such student will be requied to register for 10 modules (150 credits), including Strategic

Management and Research and Communication for Business, or equivalent, to complete the

requirements of the degree.

D.254.5 A student who has not completed more than two of the Core Modules (or equivalent at level 6

or higher) as part of their prior qualification will be required to complete the outstanding modules in addition to the requirements for the degree.

D.254.5.1 If equivalent modules have not been completed at level 6 or higher a student who has completed the ADM (Finance) must pass two of the following modules at the first attempt

with a 60% average for the modules and 50% CAM and 50% EM for each module before

applying for admission:

a. Marketing (MAN754)

b. Research and Communication for Business (ADM626) or Finance (RCF711) c. Operations Management (MAN757)

D.254.5.2 If equivalent modules have not been completed at level 6 or higher a student who has completed the ADM (Finance) must pass three of the following modules at the first attempt

with a 60% average for the modules and 50% CAM and 50% EM for each module before

applying for admission:

a. Information Systems and Technology (MAN747)

b. Marketing (MAN754) c. Principles of Management (MAN751)

d. Research and Communication for Business (ADM626) or Finance (RCF711)

e. Operations Management (MAN757)

Note: Applicants who pass the mdoules but do not attain 60% average may be admitted to the PGDM

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D.254.6 An application for admission will not be considered unless applicants have:

D.254.6.1 completed the School‘s Application Form;











(TOEFL)





D.255 SELECTION

Places in the programme may be limited and will be allocated by the School of Business and Finance on a competitive basis. Priority will be given to students based on their average marks at their first attempt for

four final year modules in Management PLUS the research methods module.

D.256 DURATION


D.257 CURRICULUM

D.257.1 Students complete eight modules, including a minimum of 30 credits of research and a

minimum of 60 credits of Management electives as indicated below.

D.257.2 Students must complete all compulsory modules listed below (see OPTION2 group 1) unless

they have completed equivalent modules at HEQF level 6 or higher. Compulsory modules

listed below should be completed in the first year of enrolment.

D.257.3 If more than two compulsory modules must be completed from those listed below (see OPTION2 group 1) they must be completed prior to admission in addition to the degree

requirements.

D.257.4 All students must complete one Research module (15 credits) from below and either a

Research Report (15 credits) OR a Field Study (30 credits) from the list below.

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D.257.5 Students may register for a maximum of 30 credits from Other Electives or honours level

modules selected from the B.Com.(Hons) (Finance) or an undergraduate major (e.g. Industrial

Psychology or Information Systems) with permission of the Head: Management Division and the Head of the relevant Department.

D.257.6 The programme is comprised of two (2) options Students will be admitted to either OPTION 1 or OPTION 2.

D.257.7 The following options are listed as registration guidelines. Please consult the School of Business and Finance for assistance.

Module Name Alpha Code Cred OPTION 1 Group 1 (Select 1 module) Management Research MRP711 15 Consumer Research CRO711 15 Analytical & Critical Thinking MAN746 15 Group 2 (Select 1 module) Management Research Report MRR711 15 Field Study MAN717 30 Group 3 – Electives (Select at least 4 modules) Advanced Employee Management (currently not offered) MAN714 15 Advanced Management Accounting MAN745 15 Advanced Marketing MAN702 15 Contemporary Management Topics MAN709 15 Employee Management MAN755 15 Entepreneurship& Enterprise Development MAN711 15 Global Marketing MAN719 15 Management Information Systems MAN712 15 Marketing Research (currently not offered) MAN707 15 Project Management MAN720 15 Statistics for Investments MAN787 15 Strategy and Global Competition MAN726 15 Supply Chain Management MAN730 15 World Class Operations (currently not offered) MAN721 15 TOTAL 120 OPTION 2

Compulsory Modules Group 1 (Select maximum of 2 modules) Economics for Managers MAN749 15 Information Systems and Technology MAN747 15 Marketing MAN754 15 Operations Management MAN757 15 Principles of Management and Business MAN751 15 Research and Communication for Business RCB711 15 Strategic Management MAN769 15 Group 2 (Select 1 module) Management Research MRP711 15 Consumer Research CRO711 15 Analytical & Critical Thinking MAN746 15 Group 3 – (Select 1 module) Management Research Report MRR712 15 Field Study MAN717 30 Group 4 - (Select at least 4 modules) Advanced Employee Management MAN714 15 Advanced Management Accounting MAN745 15 Advanced Marketing MAN702 15 Contemporary Management Topics MAN709 15 Employee Management MAN755 15 Enterprise & Enterprise Development MAN711 15

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Global Marketing MAN719 15 Management Information Systems MAN712 15 Marketing Research MAN707 15 Project Management MAN720 15 Statistics for Investments MAN787 15 Strategy and Global Competition MAN726 15 Supply Chain Management MAN730 15 World Class Operations MAN721 15 TOTAL 120-135





D.259.1 Full-time


who passed at least 90 credits may proceed with his/her studies for one additional year to complete the programme the following year.

D.259.2 Part-time


accumulated 90 credits within two years may be allowed to proceed for one additional year to complete

the programme.





D.261.1 Please Note: Not all modules will be offered every year:

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BCOM (HONOURS) FINANCE - 1721-FT / 1722-PT

D.261 ADMISSION

D.261.1 A bachelor‘s degree majoring in Finance or the equivalent with an average of at least 60% at

the third year level; or

D.261.2 The ADM (Financ) or equivalent with an average of at least 60%; or

D.261.3 The ADM (Finance) or a bachelor‘s degree with a pass in Finance or the equivalent at third

year level PLUS a minimum of three years appropriate full-time work experience after the

completion of the ADM or bachelor‘s degree. Admission under this clause is subject to the satisfactory results in the SBF‘s Admission Evaluation and the approval of Senate. Rule

A.2.1.4 applies to these candidates.

D.261.4 A student who has completed the BCom degree with a major in a subject other than Finance

(e.g. Economics) and has completed at least two third Finance modules (i.e. MAN305, MAN307, MAN308, MAN312) or equivalent with a 60% average.

D.261.5 A student who has not completed more than two of the Foundational Core Modules (or equivalent at level 6 or higher) as part of their prior qualification will be required to complete

the outstanding modules in addition to the requirements for the degree.

D.261.5.1 A student who has completed the ADM (Financial Planning) with Quantivative Analysis

and Financial Management as subjects, with an average of at least 60% must pass two of the

following modules at the first attempt with a 60% average for the 4 modules and 50% CAM and 50% EM for each module before applying for admission:

a. Information Systems and Technology (MAN747) b. Research and Communication for Business (ADM626) or Finance (RCF711)

c. Principles of Management (MAN751)

d. Financial Accounting (ACC781)

Note: Applicants who passed the modules but did not attain a 60% average may be admitted to the

PGDM


D.261.6.1 completed the School‘s Application Form;








English, will only be considered for admission if they provide proof of one of the following standards with their application:

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(TOEFL)





D.262 SELECTION

Places in the programme may be limited and will be allocated by the School of Business and Finance on a

competitive basis. Priority will be given to students based on their average marks at their first attempt for

four final year modules in Management PLUS the research methods module.

D.263 DURATION



D.264 CURRICULUM

D.264.1 Students complete eight modules, including a minimum of 30 credits of research, 45 credits of core Finance modules and a minimum of 15 credits of Finance electives.

D.264.2 Students must complete all compulsory modules listed below (see OPTION 2 group 1) unless they have completed equivalent modules at HEQF level 6 or higher. Compulsory

modules should be completed in the first year of enrolment.

D.264.3 If more than two compulsory modules must be completed from those listed below (see

OPTION 2 group 1) they must be completed prior to admission in addition to the degree

requirements.

D.264.4 All students must complete the five Core modules as listed below.

D.264.5 Students may register for a maximum of 30 credits from other electives or honours level

modules selected from an undergraduate major (e.g. Economics or Statistics) with

permission of the Head: Finance Division and the Head of the relevant Department.

D.264.6 The programme is comprised of two (2) OPTIONS. Students will be admitted to either

OPTION or OPTION 2.

D.264.7 The following options are listed as registration guidelines. Please consult the School of

Business and Finance for assistance.

D.264.8 Please Note: Some electives are not offered every year and all modules may not be offered

on a part-time basis:

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Module Name Alpha Code Cred OPTION 1 Group 1 - Core Modules (Select all) Finance Research FRP711 15 Finance Research Report FRR712 15 Advanced Financial Management MAN704 15 Financial Analysis MAN706 15 Statistics for Investments MAN787 15 Group 2 (Select 1 or 2 modules) Advanced Management Accounting MAN745 15 Financial Accounting ACC782 15 Group 3 (Select 1 or 2 modules) Finance Seminar (Currency Risk) MAN742 15 Financial Statement Analysis FSA711 15 Insurance Long Term IST713 15 Insurance Short Term IST712 15 Retirement Planning RPP715 15 Financial Accounting ACC781 15 Investment Analysis MAN780 15 Contemporary Management Topics MAN709 15 Management Information Systems MAN712 15 Project Management MAN720 15 Quantitative Management Topics MAN710 15 Strategic Management MAN769 15 TOTAL 120 OPTION 2: Where a student is admitted to the programme without passing equivalent modules at NQF level 6

or higher the student must choose at least 2 modules from group 1

Group 1 (Select a maximum of 2 modules) Economics for Managers MAN749 15 Informations Systems and Technology MAN747 15 Investment Management MAN705 15 Principles of Management Accounting MAN753 15 Principles of Management and Business MAN751 15 Research and Communication for Business RCB711 15 Group 2 (Select all modules) Finance Research FRP711 15 Finance Research Report FRR712 15 Advanced Financial Management MAN704 15 Financial Analysis MAN706 15 Statistics for Investments MAN787 15 Group 3 (Select 1 or 2 modules) Advanced Management Accounting MAN745 15 Financial Accounting ACC782 15 Group 4 (Select 1 or 2 modules) Finance Seminar (Currency Risk) MAN742 15 Financial Statement Analysis FSA711 15 Insurance Long Term IST713 15 Insurance Short Term IST712 15 Retirement Planning RPP715 15 Financial Accounting ACC781 15 Investment Analysis MAN780 15 Contemporary Management Topics MAN709 15 Management Information Systems MAN712 15 Project Management MAN720 15 Quantitative Management Topics MAN710 15 Strategic Management MAN769 15 TOTAL 120

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D.266.1 Full-time

A full-time student shall complete the programme in one year. A student who passed at least 90 credits may proceed with his/her studies for one additional year to complete the programme the following year.

D.266.2 Part-time

A part time student shall complete the programme in two consecutive years and accumulate at least 45 credits per annum to proceed with his or her studies. A student who accumulated 90 credits within two

years may be allowed to proceed for one additional year to complete the programme.



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BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS – FULL TIME 1705

D.268 ADMISSION


for the degree/programme: Bachelor of Arts Honours

Bachelors degree with an average of at least 65% in the final mark in a relevant Social Science, Health

Science, Public Administration or Business discipline.

D.269 SELECTION



D.270 DURATION



D.271 CURRICULUM


Module Name Alpha Code Cred Core Modules Theories of Social Transformation DVS721 20 Economics for Development Studies DVS722 20 Research Methodology POL701 20 Research Paper DVS720 30 Electives (Choose 2) Community Dev Theory and Practice DVS725 15 Social Policy for Developing Countries DVS726 15 Development Management and Planning DVS724 15 Urban and Rural Development DVS723 15

Social-economic Problems and Policy DVS727 15 TOTAL 120



andManagement


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Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Modules Advanced Research Methodology POL701 30 Research Project POL706 30 Electives (Choose 2) Comparative Area Politics POL708 30 Political Philosophy POL711 30 South African Politics POL719 30 Contemporary Democratic Theory 723 POL723 30 Security Studies POL731 30 TOTAL 120


Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Modules Organizational Psychology BPS701 20 Research Methodology BPS702 30 Psychometrics BPS704 20 Advanced Human Resource Management BPS705 20 Electives (Choose 2) Practical Training BPS706 15 Labour Relations BPS707 15 TOTAL 120

D.271.5 Economics


Compulsory Modules Research Project ECO701 30

Econometrics ECO730 15

Micro-Economics ECO731 15

Macro-Economics ECO732 15


Applied and Policy Economics ECO711 15

Environmental and Resource Economics ECO712 15 International Financial Economics ECO713 15

Labour Economics ECO733 15

Public Economics ECO734 15 International Economics ECO735 15

Development Economics ECO736 15

Financial Economics ECO738 15 Mathematical Economics ECO739 15

Capita Selecta ECO721 15

TOTAL 120



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MASTER OF COMMERCE (Structured) - 1863

D.276 ADMISSION


for the degree/programme: Master of Commerce – MCom

D.276.1 The general rules for admission and registration as stated in Rule A.2 pertaining to Masters

degrees will apply.

D.276.2 Admission Requirements for the MCom (Industrial Psychology)

D.276.2.1 A student must have obtained a pass mark of at least 65% in a recognised Industrial

Psychology Honours programme in order to be eligible for selection into the Masters Programme.

D.276.2.2 Students from other Universities, Faculties and/or Departments who have completed an Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology/Organisational Psychology/Human Resource

Management and wanting to pursue a Masters Degree (Industrial Psychology) would have to

meet the requirements as stipulated by the Department.

D.276.2.3 Students from other Universities, Faculties and/or Departments who have NOT completed

an Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology/Organisational Psychology/Human Resource Management will not be allowed entry into the Masters programme.

D.276.2.4 The SAQA credits for all modules in the Masters programme are 20 respectively. The mini-thesis carries a weight of 60 credits. Thus the overall weight for the programme is 160

credits Students have to pass five (5) modules in total i.e. 3 core modules, plus complete a

mini-thesis AND 2 elective modules in order to meet the requirements for a Masters Degree. Students who wish to register as Industrial Psychologists have to complete the three (3) core

modules, two (2) electives and a mini-thesis.

D.278 SELECTION


D.279 DURATION

Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over 3 years full time and

part-time.

D.280 CURRICULUM

The programme is comprised of the following specialization areas, namely Economics, Industrial

Psychology, Development Studies, and Statistics. Students have to select one (1).

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D.280.1 Economics

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Modules Economics Mini-thesis (1st enrolment) ECO803 60

Economics Mini-thesis (2nd enrolment) Applied Research Workshop ECO824 15 Applied Econometrics II ECO830 15 Advanced Microeconomics ECO831 15 Advanced Macroeconomics ECO832 15 Sub-total 120 Electives (Choose any 4) Capita Selecta ECO821 15 Applied Agricultural Economic Analysis ECO822 15 International Trade Economics ECO823 15 Development Economics ECO826 15 Regional and Local Government Finance ECO833 15 Public Sector Economics ECO834 15 Environmental Economics ECO836 15 Natural Resource Economics ECO837 15 Advanced International Financial Economics ECO839 15 Labour Economics ECO840 15 Financial Economics ECO841 15 TOTAL 180



Core modules

Organizational Development: Diversity and Change Management BPS811 20

Research Methodology BPS812 20 Counselling BPS813 20

Mini-Thesis (1st enrolment) IPS803 60

Mini-Thesis (2nd enrolment) IPS804

Sub-total 120

Electives (Choose 2) Depending on demand and teaching staff avaialability Training Management BPS818 20 Assessment BPS819 20

TOTAL 160



Compulsory

Theories of Social Transformation DVS821 30

Economics for Development Studies DVS822 30

Research Methodology POL811 30

Masters Mini-thesis (1st Enrolment) DVS803 60

Masters Mini-thesis (2nd Enrolment) DVS804

Electives (select 3 modules)

Urban and Regional Development DVS823 15

Development Management and Planning DVS824 15

Community Development in Theory and Practice DVS826 15

Social Policy for Developing Countries (DVS825) DVS827 15

Social –economic Problems and Policy (DVS825) DVS828 15

Poverty and Inequality DVS825 15

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Or up to two electives from the MPhil Land and Agrarian Studies or MPA

TOTAL 180

D.280.4 Statistics (Please consult the Science Faculty)

D.281 ASSESSMENT


D.282 PROGRESS

Registration for the following year of study will be recommended by the supervisor if in his/her opinion

adequate progress has been made during the current year.




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MASTER OF COMMERCE (Thesis) - 1801

D.284 ADMISSION


for the degree/programme: Master of Commerce – MCom


degrees will apply.

D.285 SELECTION



D.286 DURATION


part-time.

D.287 CURRICULUM

The programme is comprised of speacialisation areas, namely Industrial Psychology, Development Studies, Information Systems, Management, Accounting and Statistics. Students have to select one (1)

specialization area.

D.287.1 Economics (Currently not offered)

D.287.2 Industrial Psychology (currently not offered)

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Industrial Psychology Mag Thesis 801(1st Enrolment) IPS801

180 Industrial Psychology Mag Thesis 802 (2nd enrolment) IPS802 TOTAL 180


Module Name Alpha Code Cred Development Studies Mag Thesis 801 (1st Enrolment) DVS801

180 Development Studies Mag Thesis 802 (2nd Enrolment) DVS802 TOTAL 180

D.287.4 Information Systems

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Information Systems Mag Thesis 801 (1ST Enrolment) IFS801

180 Information Systems Mag Thesis 802 (2nd Enrolment) IFS802 TOTAL 180

D.287.5 Accounting

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Accounting Mag Thesis 801 (1ST Enrolment) ACC801

180 Accounting Mag Thesis 802 (2nd Enrolment) ACC802 TOTAL 180

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Registration for the following year of study will be recommended by the supervisor if in his/her opinion adequate progress has been made during the current year.



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MASTER OF ADMINISTRATION (Structured) - 1817

D.292 ADMISSION


for the degree/programme: Master of Administration – MAdmin

D.292.1 Admission to a Master‘s degree is at the discretion of the department, subject to the general

rules of the University. A student who has not taken a research methodology module would also be required to take that module.

D.292.2 Admission Requirements for the MAdmin (Industrial Psychology)

D.292.2.1 A student must have obtained a pass mark of at least 65% in a recognised Industrial Psychology Honours programme in order to be eligible for selection into the Masters

Programme.

D.292.2.2 Students from other Universities, Faculties and/or Departments who have completed an

Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology/Organisational Psychology/Human Resource

Management and wanting to pursue a Masters Degree (industrial Psychology) would have to meet the requirements as stipulated by the Department.

D.292.2.3 Students from other Universities, Faculties and/or Departments who have NOT completed an Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology/Organisational Psychology/Human Resource

Management will not be elegible or entry into the Masters programme.

D.292.2.4 The SAQA credits for all modules in the Masters programme are 20 respectively. The mini-

thesis carries a weight of 60 credits. Thus the overall weight for the programme is 160

credits Students have to pass five (5) modules in total i.e. 3 core modules, plus complete a mini-thesis AND 2 elective modules in order to meet the requirements for a Masters Degree.

Students who wish to register as Industrial Psychologists have to complete the three (3) core


D.292.2.5 A student who has not completed and passed a chosen elective at Honours level, will not be

allowed to register for that elective in the Masters programme.

D.293 SELECTION



D.294 DURATION

Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over 3 years full time & part-time.

D.295 CURRICULUM

The programme is comprised of specialization areas, namely Public Administration, Political Studies,

Economics, Industrial Psychology and Development Studies and students have to select one (1) area.

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Compulsory

Political Studies Mini Thesis 803 (1st Enrolment) POL803 60

Political Studies Mini Thesis 804 (2nd Enrolment) POL804 Advanced Research Methodology POL811 30

Electives (Choose 3 Modules)

Comparative Area Politics POL813 30 Political Development in South Africa Politics POL819 30

Contemporary Democratic Theory and Practice POL822 30

Capita Selecta POL835 30 Security Studies POL831 30

TOTAL 180

D.295.2 Economics

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Modules Economics Mini-thesis (1st enrolment) ECO803 60 Economics Mini-thesis (2nd enrolment) ECO804 Applied Research Workshop ECO824 15 Econometrics ECO830 15 Advanced Microeconomics ECO831 15 Advanced Macroeconomics ECO832 15 Electives (Choose any 4) Capita Selecta ECO821 15 Applied Agricultural Economic Analysis ECO822 15 International Trade Economics ECO823 15 Regional and Local Government Finance ECO833 15 Public Sector Economics ECO834 15 Environmental Economics ECO836 15 Natural Resource Economics ECO837 15 Advanced International Financial Economics ECO839 15 Labour Economics ECO840 15 Financial Economics ECO841 15 TOTAL 180


Module Name Alpha Code Cred Core Modules Industrial Psychology Mag Mini Thesis 803 (1st enrolment) IPS803

60 Industrial Psychology Mag Mini Thesis 804 (2nd enrolment) IPS804 Organizational Development: Diversity and Change Man BPS811 20 Research Methodology BPS812 20 Counselling BPS813 20 Electives (Choose 2 modules) Depending on demand and availability of teaching staff Training Management BPS818 20 Assessment BPS819 20 TOTAL 160



Compulsory


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TOTAL 180

D.296 ASSESSMENT








D.299.1 Subject to the written approval of the Head of Department, the electives may be selected from

Masters modules offered elsewhere in the University - e.g. in School of Government, School

of Business and Finance, Industrial Psychology, Women and Gender Studies, Public Health,

Natural Sciences, Education, etc., provided the modules were not previously taken at Honours

level. Students may have to meet additional prerequisites of those departments. By

arrangement modules can be selected at other local institutions, provided you comply with their requirements (e.g. additional tuition fees).

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MASTER OF ADMINISTRATION (Thesis) - 1811

D.300 ADMISSION


for the degree/programme: Master of Administration – MAdmin

D.300.1 Admission to a Master‘s degree is at the discretion of the department, subject to the general

rules of the University. A student who has not taken a research methodology module would also be required to take that module.

D.301 SELECTION


D.302 DURATION

Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over 3 years full-time &

part-time.

D.303 CURRICULUM

The programme is comprised of the following specialization areas, namely Public Administration,

Political Studies, Economics, Industrial Psychology and Development Studies and students have to select

one area.



Public Admin Mag Thesis 801 (1st Enrolment) PUA801 180

Public Admin Mag Thesis 802 (2ND Enrolment) PUA802 TOTAL 180



Political Studies Mag Thesis 801 (1st Enrolment) POL801 180

Political Studies Mag Thesis 802 (2ND Enrolment) POL802

TOTAL 180

D.303.3 Industrial Psychology (Please consult with the Department)


Industrial Psych Mag Thesis 801 (1st Enrolment) IPS801 180

Industrial Psych Mag Thesis 802 (2nd Enrolment) IPS802

TOTAL 180



Development Studies Mag Thesis 801 (1st Enrolment) DVS801 180

Development Studies Mag Thesis 802 (2nd Enrolment) DVS802 TOTAL 180

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A thesis on an approved topic must be selected in conjunction with the department or relevant person

concerned.

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MASTER OF COMMERCE (Management) -1830

D.308 ADMISSION

Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates will be required to meet one of the following criteria to be

enrolled for the degree/programme: Master of Commerce – Mcom (Management)

D.308.1 a 60% pass in an Honours degree in Management, Business Administration, Finance/

Investments or equivalent qualification;

D.308.2 a four-year or Honours degree or equivalent in Management PLUS at least three years

appropriate full-time work experience after graduation;

D.308.3 70 % for the ADM with Strategic Management and Quantitative Analysis as electives plus at least three years appropriate full-time work experience ;

D.308.4 a student who has not completed an Honours degree in Management, Finance or Business Economics, must first complete the ADM with Strategic Management and Quantitative

Analysis as electives before embarking on the Masters programme.

D.308.5 Foreign language applicants, who have not completed three years of tertiary education in



(a) Paper score of 550 or Computer score of 213 in Test of English as a Foreign Language

(TOEFL) (b) Band 6 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

(c) Passed the Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)

(d) Passed the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) (e) Passed the Cambridge Business English Certificate 3.

D.309 APPLICATION PROCEDURE

D.310.1 An application for admission will only be considered once the applicant has:

D.310.1.1 submitted a SBF Application Form as well as the University Application Form plus all

required supporting documentation (academic transcripts and referee reports);

D.310.1.2 written the School‘s Admission Evaluation at the stipulated time and place or submitted

results of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) if not a student in the School

in the previous three years;

D.310.1.3 provided proof of English language competence where appropriate;

D.310.1.4 attended an interview and provided any other information if required to do so;

D.310.1.5 submitted a draft research proposal in the case of students who wish to do a Masters by

thesis only.

D.311 SELECTION



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D.312 DURATION

The Masters in Management can be completed in three years part-time or at least one year full-time.

Students are permitted three years to complete the degree.

D.313 CURRICULUM

There are three modes available in which the programme can be completed. Students should select only one mode:

D.313.1 Mode 1

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Management Mini Thesis 803 (1st Enrolment) MAN803

90 Management Mini Thesis 804 (2nd Enrolment) MAN804 Group 2 (select all modules below or three other research methods modules approved by the MRC) Critical Analysis for Research in Management MAN833 15 Business Research Methods MAN860 15 Management Research Seminar MAN864 15 Electives (select three 15 credit modules (3x15=45) Please see rule D.201 regarding elective modules TOTAL 180

D.313.2 Mode 2

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Research Project MAN863 60 Group 2 (select all modules below or three other research methods modules approved by the MRC) Critical Analysis for Research in Management MAN833 15 Business Research Methods MAN860 15 Management Research Seminar MAN864 15 Electives (select five 15 credit modules (5x15=75) Please see rule D.201 regarding elective modules TOTAL 180 D.313.3 Mode 3 (Only applicable to students registered prior to 2012)

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Group 1 Research Report MAN862 45 Group 2 (select all modules below or three other research methods modules approved by the MRC) Critical Analysis for Research in Management MAN833 15 Business Research Methods MAN860 15 Management Research Seminar MAN864 15 Electives (select six 15 credit modules (6x15=90) Please see rule D.201regarding elective modules Ethics and Leadership MAN805 15 Managing Organisational Transformation MAN806 15 Advanced Management Seminar MAN807 15 Corporate Governance MAN808 15 Business and the Political Economy MAN809 15 Understanding People and Organizations MAN813 15 Advanced Strategic Management MAN814 15 Organizational Diagnosis MAN815 15

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Organisation Theory: Classical Foundation MAN810 15 Organization Theory: Contemporary Perspectives MAN811 15 Comparative Organization and Management MAN812 15 Social Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise MAN813 15 Corporate Finance (MAN704/MAN706 MAN820 15 Advanced Finance Seminar MAN821 15 Fixed Income Security Analysis (MAN704/MAN780) MAN822 15 Advanced Investments (MAN780) MAN823 15 Corporate Taxation (MAN756) MAN824 15 International Finance Seminar (MAN704) MAN825 15 Advanced Labour Relations Seminar MAN830 15 Industrial Relations Topics MAN831 15 Strategic Human Resouce Issues (MAN755) MAN832 15 Advanced Marketing Seminar MAN840 15 Marketing Topic MAN841 15 Work Organization (MAN721) MAN850 15 Advanced Operations Seminar (MAN850) MAN851 15 Advanced Research Methods (MAN860) MAN861 15 SA Business and Globalisation (MAN749 or equivalent) MAN865 15 TOTAL 180

D.314 ASSESSMENT





D.316.1 The renewal of registration will be governed by the Rule A.4, as stipulated in the University Calendar: General Information Part 1.

D.316.2 A student will not be allowed to renew his/her registration unless he/she has passed the coursework in two years and the research report or mini-thesis in the third year. A student can

only renew his/her registration if the draft research proposal complies with A.3.3.2. (c) at the

end of the 1st year and the complete research proposal has been approved by the MRC before the end of the 2nd year of enrolment. After three years a student must apply to proceed with

his/her studies subject to rule. A.4.4.2.


D.317.1 A Research component is required for all Masters Degrees. Students can choose between the thesis, the mini-thesis, research project, or a research report. The number of electives that must

be taken varies in inverse proportion to the scope of the research component (see above).

Students are required to complete two Masters-level modules in research methods. In addition students may be required to complete the Honours-level prerequisite for MAN860 Business

Research Methods - MAN746 Analytical and Critical Thinking. Students who plan to utilize

quantitative research methodologies are advised to complete modules in statistics to prepare for the research component.

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D.317.2 Research Reports and Research Projects differ from mini-theses in that they are more limited

in scope and rigour. Theses need to be based on a thorough review of the theoretical and

empirical literature on the topic, a coherent conceptual framework and an appropriate methodology. Research Reports and Projects can be based on a limited review of management

frameworks and appropriate use of management techniques or descriptive research.

D.317.3 The Mini-Thesis (90 credits) must be of approximately 25 000 words (80 to 100 pages double-

spaced)

D.317.4 The Research Project (60 NQF credits) must be of approximately 15 000 words (50 to 60

pages double-spaced)

D.317.5 Electives should be selected as follows:

D.317.5.1 At least 60% of elective credits must be selected from Management modules at Masters

level.

D.317.5.2 Subject to the written approval of the Head: Management division, the electives maybe

selected from graduate courses offered by the School of Business and Finance or Masters

modules offered elsewhere in the University - e.g. in School of Government, Industrial Psychology, Women and Gender Studies, Public Health, Natural Sciences, Education, etc.

Students may have to meet additional prerequisites of those departments. By arrangement

modules can be selected at other local institutions, provided you comply with their requirements (e.g. additional tuition fees).

D.317.5.3 The remaining course-work credits may be selected from Honours or Masters modules in the School of Business and Finance or Masters-level modules from any other department or

school in the University,

D.317.6 The Management Research Committee (MRC) is responsible for monitoring progress of

Masters and Doctoral Students in the School of Business and Finance and reports to the

Faculty‘s Higher Degrees Committee. (EFHD)

D.317.7 It is the student‘s responsibility to find a supervisor and discuss a possible topic with her/him

prior to registration.

D.317.8 Before an application for admission for a full thesis Masters or PhD can be formally

considered, a supervisor must be identified and the prospective student works with him/her to prepare a draft proposal. The draft proposal must be submitted to the MRC who will make a

recommendation on admission to the Faculty‘s Higher Degrees Committee.

D.317.9 No research proposal, abstract or title of a student‘s registered in the SBF may be submitted to

the EMS Faculty Higher Degrees Committee without prior approval from the MRC.

D.317.10 Before the end of the first year of registration students enrolled for a coursework Masters must

submit a research title, abstract and draft proposal, signed by the supervisor, for approval by

the MRC.

D.317.11 Before registration all Masters students must submit a form signed by the supervisor

confirming the proposed research topic to the MRC for confirmation of supervisor allocation.

D.317.12 Before the end of the first year of registration, all students enrolled for a Masters by thesis or

PhD must submit a research title, abstract and final proposal, signed by the supervisor, for approval by the MRC.

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D.317.13 The final research proposal of a coursework Masters student must be approved by the MRC

before the end of the second year of registration. Students will not be re-admitted for a 3rd year

of registration unless their full proposals have been approved.

D.317.14 At each quarterly MRC meeting the supervisor and student submit a brief progress report and

the anticipated date of submission.

D.317.15 Requests to change supervisor or withdraw from supervision should be submitted to the MRC

in writing.

D.317.16 Please note the following:

D.317.17 Compliance with the above steps is the responsibility of the student.

D.317.18 MRC meetings will take place quarterly in about the 5th week of each term at dates to be

determined at the start of each academic year.

D.317.19 If the required documentation is not submitted to the MRC in time for the meeting, the student

has to wait for the next meeting for allocation of a supervisor or approval of their research

proposals.

D.317.20 Once allocated to a student the supervisor is primarily responsible for advising the student and

may withhold approval to submit the final research project or thesis if it is not of an adequate quality.

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MASTER OF COMMERCE (Information Management) - 1835

D.318 ADMISSION


for the degree/programme: Master of Commerce – MCom (Information Management)


degrees will apply.

D.318.2 Admission Requirements for the MCom (Information Management)

D.318.2.1 A professional in the health industry with a university degree at Honours or equivalent level.

At least three years experience in the health sector.

D.319 SELECTION



D.320 DURATION

Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over 3 years full time and part-time.

D.321 CURRICULUM

D.321.1 Economics

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Modules Health Systems IFH811 20 Health Data Management IFH812 15

Healthcare Information Systems IFH813 20 Information Systems Planning and Implementation IFH814 15 Management and Leadership in Health Organizations IFH815 20 IT Resource Management IFH816 15 Intercultural Managemnt and Communication IFH817 15 Public Health Research SPH862 15 Mini Thesis IFS803/804 60 TOTAL 195

D.322 ASSESSMENT


D.323 PROGRESS






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MASTER IN PHILOSOPHY IN POVERTY, LAND AND AGRARIAN STUDIES (Full-Thesis) -

1843

D.325 ADMISSION

Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates will be required to meet one of the following criteria to be enrolled for the degree/programme: MPhil (LAS)

D.325.1 For admission to the MPhil (Research) in Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, candidates must have at least an Honours Degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject (Sociology,

History, Economics, Political Science, Agriculture, Public Admin, Geography, and

Environmental Studies) with an average of 65%. Students must demonstrate a good understanding of their chosen research topic and have research experience in one or more of

the following themes – poverty, land and agrarian reform, rural development, and natural resources..

D.326 DURATION

The duration of the programme is 2 years subject to Rule A.4.2

D.327 CURRICULUM

Suitably qualified candidates may apply to take the MPhil (Research), involving a full length Master‘s thesis on an appropriate topic in poverty, land and agrarian reform and natural resources.


Thesis (1st Enrolment) LAS801 180

Thesis (2nd Enrolment) LAS802

TOTAL 180

D.328 ASSESSMENT


D.329 PROGRESS








concerned.

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MASTER IN PHILOSOPHY IN POVERTY, LAND AND AGRARIAN STUDIES (Structured) -

1843

Not offered in 2015. See Masters in Development Studies Programme.

D.332 ADMISSION


enrolled for the degree/programme: MPhil (LAS)

D.332.1 For admission to the MPhil (Structured) in Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, candidates

must have obtained an average of 65% in the PG Diploma, and a proposal accepted by the PLAAS Research Committee.

or D.332.2 An Honours degree with an average of at least 65% in the final assessment of the exit-modules

in Sociology, History, Economics, Political Science, Agriculture, Public Admin, Geography or

Environmental Studies, with at least three years of relevant working experience in poverty, land reform or sustainable natural resource management.

D.333 DURATION

The duration of the programme is 2 years subject to Rule A.4.2

D.334 CURRICULUM

The MPhil (Structured) will require completion of a two core modules and one elective module and a mini-thesis on an appropriate topic in poverty, land and agrarian reform, natural resources to be agreed

upon by the PLAAS Research Committee.


Core Modules

Introduction to Qualitative Research Design and Methods Critical Approaches to Poverty and Marginal Livelihoods

Mini-Thesis (1st Enrolment)

LAS805 LAS811

LAS803

40 40

60

40

40 40

Mini-Thesis (2nd Enrolment)

Electives

Theories of Land and Agrarian Reform

Critical Approaches to Farming Systems Social and Ecological Theories in Ecosystem Management

LAS804

LAS812

LAS813 LAS814

TOTAL 180

D.335 ASSESSMENT



Full time study: A student should pass a minimum of 80 credits to proceed to year 2.

D.337 PROGRESS



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concerned.

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MASTERS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (Structured) - 1851



enrolled for the degree/programme: MPA

D.340.1 In the light of the past educational disadvantages experienced by many people who might

benefit from the new programme, the School of Government (the School) would like to keep the admission requirements as open and flexible as possible, consistent with the maintenance

of academic standards and within the parameters laid down by the Department of National

Education for career-related degrees.

D.340.2 Admission into the MPA degree in the School of Government will be based on the following requirements:

D.340.2.1 Honours degree, B.Tech or equivalent in public administration or a related field;

D.340.2.2 Advanced Bachelor‘s degree (e.g.LL.B or B.Ed) or equivalent, plus demonstration of

competence to proceed at the Masters level in the fields of governance and public administration.

D.340.2.3 4-year Bachelor‘s degree or equivalent, plus demonstration of competence to proceed at the Masters level in the fields of governance and public administration.

D.340.2.4 A Bachelor‘s degree, plus postgraduate diploma in public administration or a related field.

D.340.2.5 Three year Bachelor‘s degree in public administration or a related field, plus appropriate

practical work experience, and demonstration of competence to proceed at the Masters level.

D.340.2.6 A Post-Graduate Diploma in public administration or a related field, plus appropriate practical

work experience, as well as demonstration of competence to proceed at the Masters level, where the post-graduate diploma holder has no previous degree.

D.340.2.7 A minimum of 60% average required for admission

D.340.2.8 Where practical experience is part of the admission requirements, the School will normally

require evidence of a minimum of three years appropriate experience. In assessing the relevance of such experience for the purpose of admission, however, the School will attach

greater weight to the competencies gained from such experience than to the length of

experience per se.

D.340.2.9 Subject to approval by Senate, upon the recommendation of the School and Faculty, students

may also be admitted into the MPA, providing they are able to demonstrate that they have in any other manner attained a level of competence sufficient to enable them to embark

successfully upon the programme, in line with the University regulation A2.1.4 and the

University‘s competency guidelines.

D.340.2.10 In the case of students, applying under the requirements in (D.209.2.9) two of the three

references must be of an academic nature. In the case of those who must show evidence of practical experience, the third reference must be from a previous employer. In the case of

those, applying under regulation A2.1.4 the references must be such that they are able to

demonstrate the applicant‘s competence for post-graduate study.

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D.340.2.11 In the case of applicants who have attained an Upper Second or equivalent in a previous

Honours degree or equivalent in public administration or a related field, selection will be on the basis of the application form, transcripts, references and statement. Applicants may also

be required to attend an interview. All other applicants will be required to attend an

interview, as well as to furnish a portfolio of evidence demonstrating their competence to proceed at the Masters level in governance and public administration.

D.340.2.12 Applicants who fall within regulation A2.1.4 will be required to attend an interview and to furnish proof of the required number of years work experience. In addition, they will be

required to submit and defend an essay or practical assignment on a topic set by the school.

Where appropriate, they will also be required to submit a portfolio of previous work done.

D.341 DURATION

Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over 2 years full time and 3

years part-time

D.342 CURRICULUM

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Core Modules Mini-Thesis (1st Enrolment) MPA801

120

Mini-Thesis (2nd Enrolment) MPA802 Theoretical and Comparative Approached to Governance MPA811 15 Advanced Public Policy Analysis and Management MPA812 15 Global, Regional and Domestic Context of Governance MPA813 15 Research Methods and Skills MPA814 15 Research Seminar MPA815 15 Choose 3 electives Programme and Project Management in the Public Sector MPA816 15 Public Sector Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation MPA817 15 Managing Change in the Public Sector MPA818 15 Public Finance and Budgeting MPA819 15 Administrative Law MPA821 15 Development Policy, Planning and Management

MPA822 15 Urban Development MPA823 15 Rural Development MPA824 15 Gender and Development Management MPA825 15 Intergovernmental Relations MPA826 15 Local Government Planning and Management MPA827 15 Citizenship, Democracy and Development MPA828 15 Bureaucracy and Democracy MPA829 15 TOTAL 240



D.344 PROGRESS

Registration for the following year of study will be recommended by the supervisor if in his/her oopinion

adequate progress had been made during the current year.




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D.346.1 To be awarded the MPA degree students must achieve a total of 240 credits, 120 in structured

modules and 120 in the mini-thesis.

D.346.2 Students will be required to take:

D.346.2.1 5 Compulsory structured modules of 15 credits each (including 2 research modules);

D.346.2.2 A mini-thesis of 120 credits (25,000-35,000 words);

D.346.2.3 3 structured elective modules of 15 credits each, selected from the elective programme offerings in the MPA. Subject to approval by the Director of the School of Government,

one elective can be taken from another relevant field of study that is equal to 15 credits.

D.346.2.4 Capita Selecta options, with a weighting of 15 credits points, may be offered to students in

addition to those courses routinely offered in the MPA programme. The presentation of such courses will be dependent on the availability of visiting academic fellows and on

expert professionals.

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MASTER OF ECONOMICS (Structured) – 1878

D.347 ADMISSION


for the degree/programme: Master of Economics - MEcon

D.347.1 The admission will be governed by the Rule A.2.4, as stipulated in the University Calendar:






Management and wanting to pursue a Masters Degree (industrial Psychology) would have to



an Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology/Organisational Psychology/Human Resource Management will not be elegible or entry into the Masters programme.




modules, two (2) electives and a mini-thesis. A student who has not completed and passed a

chosen elective at Honours level, will not be allowed to register for that elective in the Masters Programme.

D.347.2.5 A student who has not completed and passed a chosen elective at Honours level, will not be allowed to register for that elective in the Masters programme.

D.348 SELECTION



D.349 DURATION


part-time.

D.350 CURRICULUM

The programme is comprised of the following specialization areas, namely Economics, Industrial Psychology, Development Studies, Information Systems, Management and Statistics. Students have to

select one (1) area.

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D.350.1 Economics

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Modules Economics Mini-thesis (1st enrolment) ECO803 60 Economics Mini-thesis (2nd enrolment) ECO804 Applied Research Workshop ECO824 15 Econometrics ECO830 15 Advanced Microeconomics ECO831 15 Advanced Macroeconomics ECO832 15 Electives (Choose any 4) Capita Selecta ECO821 15 Applied Agricultural Economic Analysis ECO822 15 International Trade Economics ECO823 15 Regional and Local Government Finance ECO833 15 Public Sector Economics ECO834 15 Environmental Economics ECO836 15 Natural Resource Economics ECO837 15 Advanced International Financial Economics ECO839 15 Labour Economics ECO840 15 Financial Economics ECO841 15 TOTAL 180


Module Name Alpha Code Cred Core Modules Organizational Development: Diversity and Change Management BPS811 20 Research Methodology BPS812 20 Counselling BPS813 20 Mini-Thesis (1st enrolment) IPS803

60 Mini-Thesis (2nd enrolment) IPS804 Electives (Choose 2) Depending on demand and teaching staff

availability

Labour Relations BPS817 20 Training Management BPS818 20 Assessment BPS819 20 TOTAL 180



Compulsory













TOTAL 180


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Registration for the following year of study will be recommended by the supervisor if in his/her oopinion







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MASTER OF ECONOMICS (Thesis) – 1871

D.355 ADMISSION


for the degree/programme: Master of Economics - MEcon

The admission will be governed by the Rule A.2.4, as stipulated in the University Calendar: General

Information Part 1.

D.356 SELECTION



D.357 DURATION


part-time.

D.358 CURRICULUM

The programme is comprised of the following specialisation areas, namely Economics, Industrial Psychology, Development Studies, Information Systems, Management and Statistics. Students have to

select one area.

D.358.1 Economics (Currently not offered by Thesis)



Industrial Psychology Mag Thesis 801 (1st Enrolment) IPS801 180

Industrial Psychology Mag Thesis 802 (2nd Enrolment) IPS802

TOTAL 180


Module Name Alpha Code Cred Development Studies Mag Thesis 801 (1st Enrolment) DVS801

180 Development Studies Mag Thesis 802 (2nd Enrolment) DVS802 TOTAL 180


D.359 ASSESSMENT



Registration for the following year of study will be recommended by the supervisor if in his/her oopinion adequate progress had been made during the current year.

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D.363 CURRICULUM

The programme is comprised of specialization areas, namely Public Administration, Political Studies,

Economics, Industrial Psychology and Development Studies and students have to select one (1) area.



Compulsory

Political Studies Mini Thesis 803 (1st Enrolment) POL803 60

Political Studies Mini Thesis 804 (2nd Enrolment) POL804

Advanced Research Methodology POL811 30

Electives (Choose 3 Modules) Comparative Area Politics POL813 30

International Political Economy POL814 30

Political Violence POL815 30 Political Philosophy POL816 30

Political Development in South Africa POL819 30

Contemporary Democratic Theory and Practice POL822 30 Institutions and Policy making in a Regional Community POL823 30

Regional Community Foreign Policy POL824 30

Capita Selecta POL835 30 International Relations Theory POL840 30

Security Studies POL831 30

TOTAL 180

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MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (Thesis) -

D.364 ADMISSION


for the degree/programme: Master of Development Studies – M. Dev. Studies

D.364.1 A Bachelor Honours Degree with an average of at least 65% in the final mark in a relevant

Social Science,Humanities, Public Administration or Business discipline.

D.365 SELECTION



D.366 DURATION

Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over 2 years full-time.

D.367 CURRICULUM

D.367.1


Mag Thesis 801 (1st Enrolment) DVS801 180

Mag Thesis 802 (2ND Enrolment) DVS802 TOTAL 180




Full-time study: A student should have submitted and had a proposal acceptedby the Faculty Higher Degrees Committee before proceeding to year 2








A thesis on an approved topic must be selected in conjunction with the department or relevant person concerned.

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MASTER OF ARTS (Structured) – 1858

D.373 ADMISSION


for the degree/programme: Master of Economics – Master of Arts

D373.1 The admission will be governed by the Rule A.2.4, as stipulated in the University Calendar:






Management and wanting to pursue a Masters Degree (industrial Psychology) would have to



an Honours Degree in Industrial Psychology/Organisational Psychology/Human Resource Management will not be elegible or entry into the Masters programme.





D.373.2.5 A student who has not completed and passed a chosen elective at Honours level, will not be

allowed to register for that elective in the Masters programme.

D.374 SELECTION


D.375 DURATION


part-time.

D.376 CURRICULUM

The programme is comprised of the following specialization areas, namely Economics, Industrial

Psychology, Development Studies, Information Systems, Management and Statistics. Students have to

select one (1) area.

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D.376.1 Economics

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Compulsory Modules Economics Mini-thesis (1st Enrolment) ECO803 60 Economics Mini-thesis (2nd enrolment) Applied Research Workshop ECO824 15 Applied Econometrics II ECO830 15 Advanced Microeconomics ECO831 15 Advanced Macroeconomics ECO832 15 Electives (Choose any 4) Capita Selecta ECO821 15 Applied Agricultural Economic Analysis ECO822 15 International Trade Economics ECO823 15 Regional and Local Government Finance ECO833 15 Public Sector Economics ECO834 15 Environmental Economics ECO836 15 Natural Resource Economics ECO837 15 Advanced International Financial Economics ECO839 15 Labour Economics EXO840 15 Financial Economics ECO841 TOTAL 180


Module Name Alpha Code Cred Core Modules Organizational Development: Diversity and Change Management BPS811 20 Research Methodology BPS812 20 Counselling BPS813 20 Mini-Thesis (1st enrolment) IPS803

60 Mini-Thesis (2nd enrolment) IPS804 Electives (Choose 2) Depending on demand and teaching staff

availability

Training Management BPS818 20 Assessment BPS819 20 TOTAL 180



Compulsory












TOTAL 180

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MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (Structure) -

D.377 ADMISSION


for the degree/programme: Master of Development Studies (M.Dev.Studies)

D.377.1 A Bachelor Honours Degree with an average of at least 65% in the final mark in a relevant

Social Science,Humanities, Public Administration or Business discipline.

D.378 SELECTION



D.379 DURATION

Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over 2 years full-time.

D.380 CURRICULUM

D.380.1

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Core Modules













The Political Economy of Land and Agrarian Reform:

Comp

Comparative Perspectives LAS812 15

Critical Approaches to Farming Systems LAS813 TOTAL

15

180

Social and Ecological Theories in Ecosystems Management LAS814 15 TOTAL 180




Full-time study: A student should pass a minimum of 90 credits to proceed to year 2.




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concerned.

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) - 1921

D.386 ADMISSION

Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates will be required to meet the following criteria to be enrolled for the degree/programme: PhD

According to rule 6.1.5 in the General Calendar, candidates who are in possession of a Masters Degree or a qualification that the faculty concerned may consider to be an equivalent to a Masters degree, could be

admitted to a doctoral programme.

D.387 SELECTION



D.388 DURATION

Unless Senate decides otherwise the duration of the programme shall extend over 2 years full time and 5 years part-time.

D.389 CURRICULUM


Development Studies

1st Enrolment

360 Development Studies Doctoral Thesis 901 DVS901

2nd Enrolment

Development Studies Doctoral Thesis 902 DVS902

TOTAL 360

D.389.2 Economics

1st Enrolment

360 Economics Doctoral Thesis 901 ECO901

2nd Enrolment Economics Doctoral Thesis 902 ECO902

TOTAL 360


1st Enrolment

360 Industrial Psychology Doctoral Thesis 901 IPS901

2nd Enrolment

Industrial Psychology Doctoral Thesis 902 IPS902

TOTAL 360

D.389.4 Management

1st Enrolment

360 Management Doctoral Thesis 901 MAN901

2nd Enrolment

Management Doctoral Thesis 902 MAN902

TOTAL 360

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1st Enrolment

360 Political Studies Doctoral Thesis 901 POL901

2nd Enrolment Political Studies Doctoral Thesis 902 POL902

TOTAL 360


1st Enrolment

360 Public Administration Doctoral Thesis 901 PUA901

2nd Enrolment Public Administration Doctoral Thesis 902 PUA902

TOTAL 360











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RULES FOR ACCESS PROGRAMMES

PLEASE NOTE: THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMES ARE ACCESS PROGRAMMES AND

ARE NOT ACCREDITED

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (MDP) – 1601 / 1604

D.394 ADMISSION

D.394.1 Persons meeting the following requirement qualify for admission as a candidate for the

Management Development Programme (MDP) Certificate:

(a) A Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with a Matriculation endorsement PLUS at least five years appropriate practical experience; or

(b) Completion of the University‘s Recognition of Prior Learning process.


(a) completed the School of Business and Finance (SBF) and UWC on-line Application; (b) furnished proof of previous work experience;

(c) provided the required referee reports from employers(Managers/Supervisors) and

lecturers; (d) submitted certified copies of all transcripts (not certificates) from all secondary and

tertiary educational institutions attended;

(e) written the School‘s Admissions Evaluation at the stipulated time and place; (f) provided proof of English proficiency in terms of D.138.3 below if secondary and

tertiary education was not in English medium;

(g) attended an interview and provided any other information if required to do so.

D.394.3 Foreign national applicants, who have not completed a three-year tertiary education in

English, may only be admitted to the MDP if they achieve one of the following standards:

(a) Paper Score of 500 in Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

(b) Band 5 (Modest) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (c) Passed the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)

(d) Passed the Cambridge Certificate in Business English 2.

Proof of language proficiency must accompany the application. Students who have not

completed one of these tests prior to application will not be considered for admission. If

students do not meet one of the minimum English proficiency requirements it is their responsibility to attend courses in English to develop the required English proficiency. Only

when the student has achieved the admission requirements will he/she be considered for

admission to the MDP. Applications must reach the School no later than the closing date stipulated by the SBF.

D.395 DURATION

D.395.1 The Management Development Programme (MDP) (1601) comprises of four modules of 15

credits or 60 NQF credits. A part-time student completes the programme over 2 semesters.

D.395.2 The Senior Management Development Programme (SMDP) (1604) comprises of four modules

of 15 credits or 60 NQF credits. A part-time student completes the programme over 2 semesters.

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D.396 SELECTION



D.397 CURRICULUM

D.397.1 MDP (1601)

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Management Skills Development MDP579 15 Introduction to Information Systems MDP570 15 Principles of Management and Business MDP551 15 Business Finance MDP580 15

TOTAL 60

D.397.2 SMDP (1604)

Module Name Alpha Code Cred Core Modules

Business Communication MDP567 15 Electives (Choose 3)

SME Management MDP531 15 Business Law for SMEs MDP533 15 Quantitative Analysis MDP548 15 Economics for Managers MDP549 15 Principles of Management Accounting MDP553 15 Marketing Management MDP554 15 Financial Management MDP556 15 Operational Management MDP557 15 Employee Management MDP578 15

TOTAL 60

D.398 ASSESSMENT

D.398.1 Unless the School of Business and Finance determines otherwise, the following will apply:

D.398.1.1 To be admitted to the examination for a module, a student must obtain a coursework mark of at least 30% for the applicable module.

D.398.1.2 The final mark for each module is composed of either



D.398.1.3 To pass a module a candidate for the MDP or the SMDP must obtain a final mark of at least

50% and a sub-minimum of 40% in the examination for the module.

D.398.2 To be awarded the MDP or the SMDP a student must achieve an average of 50% for the four

modules with at least 40% in both the coursework and the examination for each module.

D.398.3 MDP students are required to pass all 4 compulsory modules with a minimum of 50% to

progress to the SMDP

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Part-time students will not be allowed to renew his/her registration if the MDP or SMDP) requirements

are not met within four semesters.

D.400 ADMISSION TO ADM, ADM (FINANCE) OR ADM (FINANCIAL PLANNING)

D.400.1 A MDP student who passed all four MDP modules with a minimum of 60% each, at the first attempt in two semesters of part-time study, qualifies for admission to the ADM, ADM

(Finance) or ADM (Financial Planning). Credits for two modules may be recognized towards

the ADM requirements. All other MDP students must complete the SMDP before qualifying for admission to the ADM, ADM (Finance) or ADM (Financial Planning). On admission two

modules (30 credits) may be transferred provided that:

(i) The MDP is not awarded

(ii) The module is part of the ADM curriculum (iii) The student has a final mark of at least 50% with at least 40% for both the continuous

assessment and the examination marks.

D.400.2 A student who has completed the SMDP requirements qualifies for admission to the ADM,

ADM (Finance) or ADM (Financial Planning) if s/he has passed all four SMDP modules. On

admission up to four MDP/ SMDP modules (60 credits) may be transferred provided that:

(i) The MDP/SMDP is not awarded

(ii) The module is part of the ADM, ADM (Finance) or ADM (Financial Planning) curriculum

(iii) The student has a final mark of at least 50% with at 40% for both the continuous

assessment and the examination marks.

D.401 RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Where a student has passed equivalent modules of least 15 NQF credits at NQF level 5 or higher as part

of an incomplete SAQA-accredited qualification, the student may apply in writing on the faculty‘s

Recognition of Credits form with appropriate supporting evidence for internal or external recognition of

credits. No more than 60 external credits may be recognized. It is the student‘s responsibility to provide

documentation that the qualification is SAQA accredited and that the module/course is at least 10 NQF

credits. Modules of less than 10 credits will not be accredited. Applications must be submitted before the annual deadline (normally end April).

D.402 RETENTION OF CREDITS

A full-time student retains credits for modules passed for two semesters and part-time student students for

three semesters.

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PROGRAMME IN ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES (PEP I) - 1563

PROGRAMME IN ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES AND POLICY (PEPP II) - 1564


The PEPI and PEPPII study programmes is an alternative route into advanced education in Economics and gives full recognition to prior learning. People working in both the public and private sectors are

encouraged to apply.

PEP is a capacity development programme for non-economists. Admission to this programme is open to

any student with one of:

a) Grade 12 plus 5 years relevant work experience

b) A Bachelor‘s degree or 3-year National Diploma

D.404 SELECTION

A procedure for selection of applications will take place.

D.405 DURATION

The curriculum requires two years of part-time study or one year of full-time study.

D.406 CURRICULUM

The curriculum consists of 8 modules of 15 credits each (Total 120 credits) divided into Semesters for full-time and part-time students as follows:

D.406.1 Programme in Economic Principles (PEPI) (Part-time)

Module Semester Alpha Code Cred

Microeconomic Principles 1st ECO600 15 Macroeconomic Principles 1st ECO601 15

International Economics and Policy 2nd ECO609 15

Public Economic Principles 2nd ECO605 15 TOTAL 60

D.406.2 Programme in Economic Principles and Policy (PEPPII) (Part-time)


Development Economics and Policy 1st ECO604 15 Econometric Principles and Policy 1st ECO603 15

Microeconomic Theories and Policy 2nd ECO606 15

Macroeconomic Theories and Policy 2nd ECO607 15 TOTAL 60

D.406.3 Programme in Economic Principles ( PEP) (Full-time)


Microeconomic Principles 1st ECO600 15 Macroeconomic Principles 1st ECO601 15

Development Economics and Policy 1st ECO604 15

Econometric Principles and Policy 1st ECO603 15 TOTAL 60

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D.406.4 Programme in Economic Principles and Policy (PEPP) (Full-time)


International Economics and Policy 2nd ECO609 15

Public Economic Principles 2nd ECO605 15

Microeconomic Theories and Policy 2nd ECO606 15 Macroeconomic Theories and Policy 2nd ECO607 15

TOTAL 60

D.407 ASSESSMENT

In all modules there will be course work and a written examination. Coursework and the written exam will count for 50% and 50% of the final mark respectively. The duration of the examinations will be at

least two hours for each of the modules. In all cases the general university rules (A.5.3) will apply.

D.408 PROGRESS

D.408.1 PEPI comprises of 4 modules (of 15 credits each) done in one semester full-time or two

semesters part-time. The modules are ECO 600, ECO 601 and one of the following

combinations: (ECO 604 and ECO 603) or (ECO 609 and ECO 605). A pass mark for all four modules will result in PEP being awarded. PEP, or an equivalent as approved by the HOD of

the Department, is a pre-requisite for admission to PEPP.

D.408.2 PEPPII comprises of 4 modules (of 15 credits each) done in one semester full-time or two

semesters part-time. The modules are ECO 606, ECO 607 and one of the following

combinations: (ECO 605 and ECO 609) or (ECO 603 and ECO 604). A pass mark for all four modules will result in PEPP being awarded. A 60% average for PEPP is necessary to be

considered for the Honours programme.

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MODULE DESCRIPTORS

Accounting

Name of module ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL

MANAGEMENT 751

Programme(s) in which

module will be offered

Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM); BCom. (Hons)

(Management) ; any UWC postgraduate qualification requiring introductory exposure to Management in consultation with the Director

of SBF.

Honours in Accounting EMS Core

Home Department ACCOUNTING

Module description

(Header)

B.COM.ACC.(HONS.) MAN.ACC AND FIN.MAN.

Generic module name ADVANCED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL

MANAGEMENT 751

Alpha-numeric code MAN751

Credit value 30

Duration YEAR (Y)

Module Type PROGRAMME

Level 8

Main Outcomes o This module is in compliance with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) requirements to sit for Part 1 of

their qualifying examination. A student will be able to:

o Design and evaluate costing systems appropriate for various types of organizations and processes.

o Calculate record and report information necessary for effective cost management.

o Apply cost management techniques which achieve the strategic

objectives of the business.

o Discuss the issues and principles of control Centres

o Build and manipulate simple financial models and test

assumptions. o Identify and interpret appropriate measures of performance, risk

and uncertainty.

o Advise on the investment, financing and dividend decisions. o Apply the principles of finance to the valuation of a business

entity and to the valuation of financial assets using appropriate

techniques. o Advise on management of working capital.

o Advise on change in ownership transactions; and

o Evaluate and select appropriate financing instruments for effective risk minimisation.

Main Content The module focuses on

o Nature of costs

o Costing and Cost Management, Material, Labour Overheads o Decision-making

o Advanced Management Accounting Techniques

o Management Accounting Information Systems o Planning and Control

o Standard Costing o Performance measurement

o Function Financial Management

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o Financial Reports Analysis

o Valuation

o Risk and Return o Cost of Capital

o Capital investment appraisal

o Sources and forms of finance o The dividend decision

o Management of working capital

o Treasury function

Pre-requisites Admission to Honours in Accounting

Co-requisites None

Prohibited combinations Management module at level 6

Breakdown of learning

time

Hours Time-table requirement per week

Contact with lecturer/Tutor 100 Lectures p.w

Test and Examinations 16 Tutorails p.w.

Assignment and tasks 100 Practicals p.w. 0

Assessment

Self-study 84

Total learning time 300

Method of student

assessment

Continuous evaluation: (tests, assignments and tutorials) – 50%

Final Examination - 50%

Assessment Module Typr CFA

Name of module ADVANCED AUDITING 741


module will be offered Faculty Core/Elective



Module description B.COM.ACCOUNTING (HONS.) AUDITING

Generic module name ADVANCED AUDITING 741

Alpha-numeric code ACC 741

Credit Value 30

Duration YEAR (Y)


Level 8

Main Outcomes

This module is in compliance with the South African Institute of

Chartered Accountants (SAICA) requirements to sit for Part 1 of their

qualifying examination. A student will be able to:

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Principles of Corporate Governance o Demonstrate an understanding of the corporate governance debate.

o Demonstrate an understanding of the need for, and development of

corporate governance. o Demonstrate an understanding of corporate governance

developments globally.

o Legislated and Regulatory Corporate Governance o Demonstrate an understanding of the regulatory environment

governing corporate entities in South Africa.

o Make appropriate recommendations concerning compliance with specific aspects of Company Law and the Close Corporations Act.

o The Code of Corporate Practices and Conduct of the King II Report

o Demonstrate an understanding of the recommendations of the Code of Corporate Practices and Conduct of the King II Report on

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corporate governance.

o Make appropriate recommendations regarding practical aspects of

corporate governance with specific reference to the Code of Corporate Practices and Conduct of the King II Report on Corporate

Governance for South Africa (2001).

o Business ethics o Explain the concepts and principles relating to business ethics.

o Exercise ethical judgement with regard to practical situations.

o Risk management and internal control o Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of uncertainty, risk

and opportunity.

o Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the risk management process.

o Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the role of internal audit and audit committees in the risk management process.

o In practical scenarios, identify business risks, consider the impact

thereof, and recommend appropriate management responses.

o Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the principles of sound

systems of internal control, in both manual and computerised

environments. o Demonstrate an awareness of various control frameworks and

implement effective monitoring controls.

o Criticise existing systems of internal control constructively, and recommend improvements.

o Design effective systems of internal control.

AUDITING AND ASSURANCE SERVICES The legal and regulatory environment governing auditors and their

responsibilities, functions and qualities

o List and explain relevant information pertaining to the auditing profession;

o Analyse and assess the duties, responsibilities and rights of an

auditor as well as the nature of the legal liability of the auditor for

audit, related service and other assurance engagements;

o Explain the nature and rationale of self regulation and professional

ethics applicable to the professional accountant and auditor; o Explain the applicable regulatory and standard setting

requirements; and

o Analyse practical situations and identify basic auditing concepts and principles to be applied.

o The audit process o Explain concepts and principles relevant to the audit function;

o Differentiate between the major stages of the audit process and

explain the rationale behind each; o Assess audit risk at both a financial statement level and at the

assertions level for individual balances and classes of transactions

and determine an appropriate response by the auditor to risks

identified; and

o Apply the concepts and principles to a given practical situation,

taking cognizance of generally accepted auditing standards and assessing appropriate audit action.

USER, MANAGER OR EVALUATOR OF INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY o Demonstrate an understanding of business and accounting

systems, specifically:

o Managing IT systems

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o Evaluating IT systems, specifically:

o Plan system evaluation

o Evaluate system o • Communicate results of evaluations and follow up


Corporate governance

o Principles of Corporate Governance o Legislated and Regulatory Corporate Governance

o The Code of Corporate Practices and Conduct of the King II

Report o Business ethics

o Risk management and internal control

o Auditing and assurance services

o The legal and regulatory environment governing auditors and their responsibilities, functions and qualities

o The audit process

User, manager or evaluator of information technology


Co-requisites None

Prohibited Combinations None

Breakdown of Learning

Time Hours

Contact with lecturer / tutor: 100

Assignments & tasks: 100

Tests & examinations: 16

Selfstudy 84

Total Learning Time 300

Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous evaluation: (tests, assignments and tutorials) 50% Final Examination: 50%

Name of Module ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 721



Faculty Core/Elective



Module description

(Header)

B.COM.ACCOUNTING (HONS.) FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Generic module name ADVANCE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 721

Alpha-numeric code ACC721

Credit Value 50

Duration YEAR (Y)


Level 8

Main Outcomes This module is in compliance with the South African Institute of

Chartered Accountants (SAICA) requirements to sit for Part 1 of their

qualifying examination. A student will be able to: o Identify the overall objectives of financial reporting, the specific

information needs of equity investors, and the general information

needs of other users. To establish the relationships between generally accepted accounting practice, legal requirements,

financial reporting and prepare and present financial statements in

terms of the Framework (AC 000) o Apply recognition, classification, measurement and disclosure

criteria for the various elements of financial statements.

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o Apply generally accepted accounting practice

o Prepare and report on financial statements, including group

financial statements, in terms of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) including International Accounting Standards

(IASs) and the Companies Act.


o Framework o Revenue Recognition

o Deferred Tax

o Financial Instruments o Valuations

o Group Accounts

o Foreign Exchange o Earnings Per Share, Headline EPS

o Provisions o Employee Benefits

o Cash Flows

o Financial Analysis

o Share Based Payments

o Property, Plant and Equipment (Investment Property and Property

Held for Sale) o Inventory

o Leases

o Reconstruction and Liquidations o Presentation of Financial Statements


Co-requisites None



time

Hours

Contact with lecturer/Tutor 200 (7 Lectures)

Test and Examinations 16

Assignment and tasks

Assessment 100

Self-study 184


Method of student

assessment

Final Examination - 50% final mark

Continuous Evaluation (Tests, Assignments and tutorials) 50%

Name of module ADVANCED TAXATION 706





Module description

(Header) B.COM.ACCOUNTING (HONS.) TAXATION


Credit Value 30

Duration YEAR (Y)


Level 8

Main Outcomes This module is in compliance with the South African Institute of

Chartered Accountants (SAICA) requirements to sit for Part 1 of their qualifying examination. A student will be able to:

Interpret and apply laws and procedures relating to the taxes and duties

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levied in terms of :

1. Income Tax Act no.58 of 1962

2. Estate Duty Act no.45 of 1955 3. Value Added Tax Act no.89 of 1991

Main Content The Module focuses on:

1. Income Tax Act no.58 of 1962

o The Income Tax Act and any other relevant Acts which may be in force from time to time;

o Important decisions of the courts;

o The Interpretation and Practice Notes issued by the Commissioner and by SARS.

o The nature of income tax

o Interpretation of fiscal legislation o Gross income

o Specific inclusions o Income exempt from tax

o The general deduction formula

o Specific Deductions

o The taxation of dividends

o The taxation of persons other than companies

o The taxation of companies and close corporations o Trading stock and deemed trading stock

o Foreign exchange profits and losses

o Interest incurred and accrued o Lump-sum benefits from pension, provident and retirement

annuity funds

o Residents and Non-residents o International double taxation

o The avoidance and evasion of tax

o Donations tax o Administration

o Employees‘ tax and provisional tax

o Fringe benefits and allowances

o Capital gains tax

o Tax planning

2. Estate Duty Act no.45 of 1955 o The Estate Duty Act 1955, and any other relevant Acts which

may be in force from time to time;

o Important decisions of the courts; and o Introduction to estate duty

o What constitutes an estate

o The valuation of property for estate duty purposes o Allowable deductions

o Calculation and apportionment of estate duty payable

o Estate planning 3. The Value-Added Tax Act no.89 of 1991

o Important decisions of the courts;

o The Practice Notes issued by the Commissioner and SARS; and

o Definitions

o Financial services o Determination of open market value

o Administration of the Act

o Imposition of value-added tax o Deemed supplies

o Time and value of supply

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o Zero rating

o Exempt supplies

o Imported goods and services o Accounting basis

o Calculation of tax payable

o Permissible input tax deductions o Adjustments

o Tax invoices, credit and debit notes

o Irrecoverable debts o Registration

o Tax period

o Returns and payments of tax o Other returns and assessments

o Objections and appeals

o Payment, recovery and refunds o Representative

o Special provisions

o Compliance

o Prices and advertisements

o Special arrangements (rulings)

o Tax avoidance o Fixed property, Transfer duty and stamp duty exemption

o Tax planning


Co-requisites None



Time Hours




Selfstudy 84


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous evaluation: (tests, assignments and tutorials) 50% Final

Examination: 50%

Name of module Research Project 712





Module description

(Header) B.COM.ACCOUNTING (HONS.) Research Project

Generic module name Research Project 712

Alpha-numeric code ACC 712

Credit Value 20

Duration YEAR (Y)


Level 8

Main Outcomes A student will have the communication and research skills necessary to operate effectively in a professional environment.

Main Content Students are required to do research and write an essay on a topic from

one of the core subjects of the B.Com. Accounting (Hons) degree being Financial Accounting, Auditing, Management Accounting & Financial

Management and Taxation.

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Pre-requisites Admission to B.Com. Accounting (Hons)

Co-requisites None



Time Hours

Contact with lecturer/tutor 20

Research and report writing 280


Methods of Student

Assessment

Lecturers will act as supervisors and evaluate the research project:

Research 25% Content 60%

Presentation 15%

100%

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Economics

Name of Module Microeconomics 600

Programme(s) in which new


Faculty Core / Elective

PEPI, Programme in

Economic Principles.

Programme in Economic

Principles and Policy

(PEPPII)

EM Core

Home Department Economics

Module Topic MICROECONOMICS

Generic Module Name MICROECONOMICS

Alpha-numeric Code ECO600

Credit Value 10

Duration Semester

Proposed semester First Semester

Programmes in which the


PROGRAMME IN ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES AND POLICY

Level 6

Main Outcomes Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

o Understand the intermediate concepts of micro-economic principles and their application.

o Analyse and interpret graphs.

o Make use of mathematical skills for graphical and algebraic analysis.

Main Content o Revision, basic first year level;

o Consumer behaviour o Production theory

o Costing production

o Profit maximization

o Dropping assumption of perfect competition

o Sales maximization

Pre-requisite modules Previous Degree/Diploma or relevant working experience

Co-requisite modules NONE

Prohibited module

Combination

NONE


Time

Hours Time-table Requirement per week

Contact with lecturer / tutor: 48 Lectures p.w. 2

Assignments & tasks: 10 Practicals p.w. 0

Practicals: Tutorials p.w. 1

Selfstudy 30

Other: Please specify 12


Assessment Methods Final Exam = 40%

Continuous Assessment Mark = 60% (Assignments; Module Tests;

Tutorial Tests)

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Name of Module MACROECONOMICS


new module will be offered


PEPI, Programme in




(PEPPII)

EMS Core


Module Topic MACROECONOMICS

Generic Module Name MACROECONOMICS


Credit Value 10

Duration Semester

Proposed semester First semester




Level 6

Main Outcomes Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

o Understand macro-economic theory o Use graphs and equations to explain macro-economic concepts

o Apply macro-economic theory to South African economic issues.

Main Content o National Income o Components of GDP

o Goods and Financial Markets

o IS-LM model and AD-AS model o Unemployment and Inflation



Prohibited module

Combination

NONE

A.Breakdown of Learning

Time

Hours B. Time-table Requirement per week

Contact with lecturer /

tutor:

21 Lectures p.w. 2



Selfstudy 29




Continuous Assessment Mark = 60% (Assignments; Tests)

Name of Module Introduction to Econometrics




PEPI, Programme in



Principles and

Policy(PEPPII)

EMS Core


Module Topic Introduction to Econometrics

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Generic Module Name Introduction to Econometrics


Numeric Code ECO603

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Proposed semester 1ST SEMESTER




Level 7

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will be able to demonstrate: o An understanding on the basics of probability and statistics

o An understanding of the use of econometrics to analyze the

relationship amongst different variables o An ability to run the econometric models and interpret the results

Main Content o Nature and scope of Econometrics

o Basics of probability and statistics o The linear regression model: Ordinary Least Squares (OLS),

bivariate regressions, multivariate regressions, confidence

intervals and hypothesis testing, o Different functional forms of regression models

o Regressions on dummy explanatory variables

o Introduction to E-Views o Regression analysis in practice: Multicollinearity, autocorrelation

and heteroscedasticity



Prohibited module

Combination

NONE


Time





Selfstudy 83



Assessment Methods Final Exam = 40% Continuous Assessment Mark = 60% (Assignments; Tests)




PEPI, Programme in



Principles and

Policy(PEPPII)

EMS Core


Module Topic DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS

Generic Module Name DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS


Numeric Code ECO604

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

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Proposed semester 1ST SEMESTER




Level 7

Main Outcomes Upon completion of this course students will be in a position to: o Understand the foundational concepts of development economics

and their application.

o Apply tools of economic analysis to analyse the levels and patterns of development of developing countries.

o Analyse and interpret statistical data.

o Make use of mathematical skills for graphical and algebraic analysis.

Main Content o Determination of poverty and inequality

o Growth and development experiences of developing countries o Agrarian change and industrialization strategies

o Capital Flows, debt and finance



Prohibited module

Combination

NONE


Time





Selfstudy 80




Continuous Assessment Mark = 60% (Assignments, Tests,

Presentations)




PEPI, Programme in




(PEPPII)

EMS Core


Module Topic PUBLIC SECTOR ECONOMICS

Generic Module Name PUBLIC SECTOR ECONOMICS


Credit Value 10

Duration Semester

Proposed semester 2ND SEMESTER




Level 6

Main Outcomes Upon the successful completion of this module, students will be able

to: o Understand the composition of the public sector in South Africa.

o Critically evaluate the different views on the role of government in

an economy

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o Identify the challenges facing the South Africa government

o Understand the basic principles of expenditure- and tax theory and

be able to apply these. o Understand the basics of fiscal policy (including the budgetary

process) in South Africa.

Main Content Composition of public sector in South Africa;

o Views on role of government; o Market failures (public goods; mixed and merit goods;

externalities; imperfect competition; macro-economic instability;

etc.); o Growth and changing composition of public expenditure in South

Africa);

o Principles of taxation: equity and efficiency; o Taxation in South Africa;

o Fiscal policy and the national budget.



Prohibited module

Combination

NONE


Time





Selfstudy 43



Name of Module MICROECONOMICS




PEPI, Programme in




(PEPPII)

EMS Core


Module Topic MICROECONOMICS

Generic Module Name MICROECONOMICS


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester





Level 7

Main Outcomes Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

o Discuss general equilibrium and welfare analysis o Analyse the behaviour of the firm under different market

structures

o Analyse the firm‘s behaviour using game theory o Explain and formulate the conditions for economic efficiency

o Analyse factor markets under different market structures

Main Content General equilibrium and Welfare Analysis Market Structure and Competitive Strategy

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Factor Markets



Prohibited module

Combination

NONE


Time





Selfstudy 88




Continuous Assessment Mark = 60% (Assignments, Essays, Tests,

Tutorials)

Name of Module MACROECONOMICS




PEPI, Programme in




(PEPPII)

EMS Core


Module Topic MACROECONOMICS

Generic Module Name MACROECONOMICS


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester





Level 7

Main Outcomes Upon completion of this course students will be able to: o Explain monetary and fiscal policy, particularly the contesting

approaches of the Neo-classical and Keynesian schools.

o Understand the theory of prices, output, inflation and unemployment.

o Discuss the Macroeconomic Policy of South Africa.

Main Content Fiscal and monetary policy The Phillips curve; the IS-LM model; the AD-AS model; the Mundell-

Fleming model.

Government intervention in the macro-economy Macroeconomic policy in South Africa



Prohibited module

Combination

NONE

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Time





Selfstudy 30



Assessment Methods Final Exam40%

Continuous Assessment Mark 60% (Assignments, Essays, Tests, Tutorials)

Name of Module

International Trade Economics




PEPI, Programme in




(PEPPII)

EMS Core


Module Topic International Trade Economics

Generic Module Name International Trade Economics


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester





Level 7

Main Outcomes Upon completion of this course students will be in a position to:

o Understand the foundational concepts of international economics. o Apply tools of economic analysis to analyse international trade.

o Make use of mathematical skills for graphical and algebraic

analysis.

Main Content o Theories of why nations trade

o Developments in trade theory o Instruments and impact of trade policy

o Economic integration & cooperation

o International trade and the Developing countries

o Balance of payments, Exchange rates and International Trade



Prohibited module

Combination

NONE

120


Time





Selfstudy 84



Assessment Methods Final Exam 40% Continuous Assessment Mark 60%

(Assignments, Essays, Tests)

Name of module

International Financial Economics


existing module will be

offered

Faculty Core/ Elective

Honours in Economics Economic & Management Sciences Elective


Module description International Financial Economics

Generic module name International Financial Economics

Alpha-numeric code ECO713

Credit Value 20

Duration SEMESTER

Module Type Programme

Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of this module a student will be able to: o Critically discuss international financial markets,

o Demonstrate an understanding of the instruments and strategies

that governments and economic agents can employ to cope with the uncertainties and risk associated with these markets, apply

strategies achieved through the extensive application of case

studies.

Main Content The module focuses on:

o The Exchange Rate & International Parity Relations o International Monetary System

o Eurocurrency Market

o Foreign Exchange Market o International Risk

o International Portfolio Investment

o Managing Foreign Exchange Risk o Valuing Currency Options

o Analysis of Currency Options

o Sophisticated Hedging Techniques

o Managing Interest Rate Risk

o The International Bond Market

o The Swap Market

Pre-requisites ECO331 & ECO332 and ECO 311 or 338

Co-requisites Applied & Policy Economics (ECO 711) or alternative Honourslevel course approved by the Department


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Time

Hours




Practicals: 20

Selfstudy 83

Total Learning Time 200 (3 Lectures )

Methods of Student

Assessment

CAM 50%

Examination 50%

Name of module CAPITA SELECTA




Honours in Economics ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT

SCIENCES

Elective

Home Department ECONOMICS

Module description CAPITA SELECTA

Generic module name CAPITA SELECTA


Credit Value 60

Duration ONE YEAR


Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of this module a student will be able to:

o develop and research a topic of interest;

o search for relevant literature; o draft a short research proposal;

o write clear and coherent academic arguments on the selected

topics o present the topic formally in a seminar session of the department;

o engage in debates on selected topics

Main Content The module focuses on: o Introduction to research methodology and design;

o Selection of essay topic;

o Literature Search; o Research proposal;

o Structuring of Research Essay;

o Guidance with academic writing and referencing

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours


Assignments & tasks: 45 2 Lectures


Practicals: 4

Selfstudy 120


Methods of Student

Assessment

Final essay

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Name of module Applied Econometrics

Programme (s) in which new



Honours in Economics

Economic & Management

Sciences

Elective / Core if student wish to

proceed to Masters Level


Module description Applied Econometrics

Generic module name Applied Econometrics


Credit Value 20

Duration SEMESTER


Level 8


o Demonstrate an understanding of advanced econometrics concepts

o Critically discuss variables selection, model formulation and

regression analysis. o Write, read and interpret multiple regression results.


o A revies of basic statistical concepts

o The nature of regression analysis o Two –variable regression analysis: Some basic ideas

Pre-requisites ECO331 and ECO311 or 3rd Year Statistics,

Co-requisites ECO338



Time

Hours



Tests & examinations: 9 3 Lectures

Practicals: 0

Selfstudy 160


Methods of Student

Assessment

CAM 50%

Examination 50%

Name of module MICROECONOMICS

Programme (s) in which



HONOURS

In Economics

ECONOMICS & MANGEMENT

SCIENCES

CORE


Module description MICROECONOMICS

Generic module name MICROECONOMICS


Credit Value 20

Duration SEMESTER


Level 8

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Main Outcomes At the end of this module students will be able to critically:

o interpret the fundamental principles of microeconomics covered in

the undergraduate courses on a more advanced level; o discuss and debate the relevance of newer developments in the

theory of consumer choice;

o analyse more modern approaches to industrial organisation; o apply theoretical principles to South African microeconomic

issues;

o analyse and interpret market structures and concentration in South Africa;

o interpret and debate competition policy in South Africa.


o Theory of production; o Theories of Consumer Choice (traditional and modern);

o Competitive Output and Input Markets; o General Equilibrium Analysis;

o Non-Competitive Markets;

o Efficiency of Markets & Economic Welfare;

o Modern Industrial Organisation;

o Market Concentration & Competition Policy in South Africa

Pre-requisites ECO 331

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours



Tests & examinations: 06 2 Lectures and 2 Tutorials

Selfstudy 120


Methods of Student

Assessment

CAM 50% Examination 50%

Name of existing module Macroeconomics



offered


Honours

In Economics

Economic & Management Sciences Core


Module description Macroeconomics

Generic module name Macroeconomics


Credit Value 20

Duration SEMESTER


Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of this module students will be able to: o Demonstrate an understanding of advanced macroeconomic

theory;

o Apply the theory as an analytical tool to interrogate and critique macroeconomic policies in emerging markets in general and South

Africa in particular.

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Main Content This module focuses on:

o Money, interest rates, the global economy; booms and recessions

o Aggregate supply and inflation; dynamic aggregate supply and demand

o Equilibrium in financial markets

o Short-run equilibrium o Medium-term equilibrium

o Inter-temporal budget constraints in the public sector

o Macroeconomic consequences of high inflation o Finance and growth; financial repression

o Financial reform; sequencing reforms

o Coping with capital flows o Crises in emerging economies

o Macroeconomic management in emerging economies

o Macroeconomic growth theory and policies

Pre-requisites ECO332

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours



Tests & examinations: 06 (2 Lectures)

Practicals: 12

Selfstudy 100


Methods of Student

Assessment


Name of Module LABOUR ECONOMICS




Honours in Economics ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Elective


Module Topic Labour Economics


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Proposed semester First Semester



B. Com. Honours

B. Econ. Honours

Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of this module a student will be able to demonstrate that

he/she can:

o Apply the basic theory of Labour Economics to understand the crucial problems facing South Africa today

o Interpret recent trends in labour supply and demand


o The theory of Labour Economics o Recent trends in labour supply and demand

o Informal sector activities

o Education and human capital o Productivity

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o Trade unions and collective bargaining

o Labour market discrimination

o Unemployment o Labour market policy

Pre-requisite modules ECO 331 and ECO 332, ECO 233

Co-requisite modules None

Prohibited module

combination

ECO821


Time




Tests & examination: 06 Tutorials p.w. 1

Selfstudy: 70


Assessment Methods Continuous 50% and Final 50%

Name of existing module PUBLIC ECONOMICS




HONOURS in Economics ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES ELECTIVE


Module description PUBLIC ECONOMICS


Credit Value 20

Duration SEMESTER


Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of this module students will be able to:

o debate the various perspectives on government intervention in an

economy;

o analyse theories of public expenditure, taxation and debt finance

in an advanced manner;

o demonstrate an understanding and interpret issues of social security in South Africa;

o demonstrate an understanding of the economic rationale for and

relationship between sub-national governments o analyse and interpret the impact of public sector activities on the

economy, in a macro as well as microeconomic context; o debate the features of fiscal policy in South Africa, with reference

to the theory and international experience


o Role of Government in the South African economy; o Market Failure; Public goods & Externalities;

o Public Choice Issues; Theory of Taxation; Tax Issues in South

Africa as Developing country; o Income Distribution and Social Security Issues;

o Growth of Government and Privatisation;

o Public Debt, Budget Balances & Debt Finance; o Fiscal Policy & the National Budget;

o Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations in South Africa


Co-requisites None


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Time

Hours



Tests & examinations: 06 3 Lectures and 2 Tutorials

Practicals: 0

Selfstudy 130


Methods of Student

Assessment


Name of new module International Economics




Honours in Economics EMS Elective


Module description International Economics


Credit Value 20

Duration Semester


Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of this module students will be able to: o Demonstrate an understanding and analyse the dynamics of trade

among developed and developing countries in the globalized

trading system; o Evaluate trade and industrial policy of the developing countries

specially South Africa;

o Assess the impact of trade on environment; o Analyse the role of WTO in international trade.


o Modern trade Theories

o Growth and Development with international trade. o Changes in trade pattern with economic integration

o Globalisation and international trade

o International resource movements and multinational corporation o Trade and poverty

o Trade and environment o Trade and WTO


Co-requisites N/A



Time

Hours




Practicals: 0

Selfstudy 120


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous evaluation 50% + Examination 50%

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Name of module Development Economics



offered


Honours in Economics Economic & Management Sciences Elective


Module description Development Economics


Credit Value 20

Duration SEMESTER


Level 8


o Debate the dynamics of challenges confronting developing economies

o Critically evaluate alternative models of development

o Apply advanced quantitative techniques to analyze and craft development policies

o Comprehend scholarly debates and cutting-edge research in

development economics


o Perspective on Economic Development

o The roles of institutions (states, markets, social capital, etc) in economic development

o Dual economy models and agrarian change

o Industrial and Technological Development o The effect of globalization on developing economies

Pre-requisites ECO 331, ECO 332

Co-requisites ECO 731, ECO 732

Prohibited Combinations


Time

Hours




Selfstudy 120


Methods of Student

Assessment

Name of module Advanced International Trade




Masters in Economics Economic & Management Sciences Elective


Module description Advanced Macroeconomics


Credit Value 15

Duration SEMESTER


Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of this module students will be able to:

o Critically demonstrate an understanding and analyse the dynamics

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of trade among developed and developing countries in the

globalized trading system;

o Critically evaluate trade and industrial policy of the developing countries specially South Africa;

o Critically assess the impact of trade on environment;

o Critically analyse the role of WTO in international trade.

Main Content This module focuses on: Modern trade Theories

Growth and Development with international trade.

Changes in trade pattern with economic integration Globalisation and international trade

International resource movements and multinational corporation

Trade and poverty Trade and environment

Trade and WTO


Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 85


Methods of Student

Assessment

CAM50% Final Exam 50%

Name of module Applied Research Workshop




Masters in Economics Economic & Management Sciences Core


Module description Applied Research Workshop

Generic module name Applied Research Workshop


Credit Value 15

Duration Year Long


Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of this module a student will be able to critically:

o write an effective and persuasive research proposal

o observe the ethical conduct of research o apply qualitative and quantitative research techniques in

economics research

o communicate in writing and orally research outputs o design and execute research projects individually and in a team


o Thinking-writing exercises

o Research Ethics – plagiarism, team research o Research problems, questions, purpose and hypothesis statements

o Conceptual framework based on literature review

o Quantitative and qualitative research methodology o Research proposals and final papers

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Pre-requisites Economics Honours

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 49


Methods of Student

Assessment

CAM 50% Examination 50%\

Name of module Econometrics




Masters in Economics EMS Core


Module description Econometrics

Generic module name Econometrics


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of this module students will be able to critically:

o Apply quantitative techniques to Economic model building

o Master computation skills through practical examples. o Analyze claims in Economic theory

Main Content o Using elementary Algebra in Economics

o Systems of equations and matrix algebra

o Calculus of single variable and multivariate optimization

o Integral calculus

o Constrained optimization techniques o Economic applications and model building

Pre-requisites ECO 730 or Equivalent

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Practicals: 0

Selfstudy 70


Methods of Student

Assessment


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Name of module Advanced Macroeconomics




Masters in Economics Economic & Management Sciences Core


Module description Advanced Macroeconomics

Generic module name Advanced Macroeconomics

Alpha-numeric code ECO 832

Credit Value 15

Duration SEMESTER

Module Type Porgramme

Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of this module students will be able to: o Apply advanced macro techniques for quantitative analysis

o Analyse macro policy in South Africa

o Apply current literature review on selected topics o Write a coherent summary report on selected topics

o Write own research papers


o Growth and Measurement o Growth theory revisited

o SA Labour Market

o Consumption and Savings o Classical & Neoclassicla growth models

o Growth & Social capital

o Business cycle o Fiscal and monetary policies

o Exchange rate regimes

o Inflation & Investment o Globalisation of trade and financial markets

o Trade issues & technical changes


Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Practicals: 3 Lectures

Selfstudy 85


Methods of Student

Assessment


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Information Systems

Name of module Building and Buying Systems



EMS Core

Home Department Department of Information Systems (B Com Honours IFS, Part time)

Module description Information Systems

Generic module name Building and Buying Systems

Alpha-numeric code IFS713

Credit Value 15

Duration Term


Level 8

Main Outcomes At the completion of the module, the students must be able to

o Describe the major options and issues related to the development and/or purchase of information systems technology and identify

where each option may be appropriate.

o Identify a real-world system acquisition problem, identify the major options available, and write a formal report recommending

a proposed solution to the problem.

Main Content o An investigation of system development and package implementation options.

o Issues related to the development and/or purchase of information

systems o Real-world system acquisition problems

Pre-requisites Admission to B Com Honours IS (Part time)

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours

Formal seminars 30

Small group meetings 40

Individual study 50

Essay research and preparation

28

Examination 2


Methods of Student

Assessment

Examination (40%), Group participation (30%), Essay (30%).

Name of module Innternship



EMS Core

Home Department Department of Information Systems (BCom Hons IFS Full-time

Module description IFS714

Generic module name Internship


Credit Value 45

Duration Semester


Level 8

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Main Outcomes At the end of this module the student will be able to:

o Apply knowledge learnt at university

o Evaluate knowledge applicable in the real world o Write professional reports

o Critically evaluate the way things are done in business compared

to theory o Self manage one‘s work

o Effectively communicate work progress

Main Content This is a practical model.

Students are allocated to various organisations to acquire first hand experience in the field of information systems and business. Content

learnt in business will depend on the type of organisation the student

will be allocated in. The broad scope of envisaged exposure should include:

o Analysis o Design

o Development

o Programming

o Facilitation

o Testing

o Documentation o Training

Pre-requisites Admission to B Com Honours IS (Full time), Students should have

finished course work for first semester B.Com Honours (IS).

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours

Contact with lecturer : 20

Preparation for report: 30

Exposure at a work environment and self

preparation

400


Methods of Student

Assessment

Students will be expected to write a full report on work done and progress at the organisation (40%)

The mentor/supervisor will evaluate the student based on progress in

terms of the student‘s performance at work (60%).

Name of module The networked world



EMS Core



Generic module name The networked world


Credit Value 15

Duration Term


Level 8

Main Outcomes At the completion of the module, the students must be able to o Describe the major issues and trends in inter-organisational and

eCommerce systems

o Describe the roles of systems and enterprise architects

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o Describe the strategic opportunities that Information Systems

provide and the implications of implementing strategic systems

Main Content o Investigation of the issues related to inter-organisational and

strategic systems and the role of the architect in planning such

systems.

o Inter-organisational and e-commerce systems

o The role of systems and enterprise architects o Strategic opportunities that Information Systems provide


Co-requisites None



Time

Hours

Formal seminars 30


Individual study 50

Essay research and

preparation

28 3 Lectures

Examination 2


Methods of Student

Assessment


Name of module Knowledge Management



EMS Core



Generic module name Knowledge Management


Credit Value 15

Duration Term


Level 8


o Describe Knowledge Management, Learning Organisations and

related concepts in detail, and give a reasoned view of the role of IT in managing organisational knowledge

o Differentiate between explicit and tacit knowledge and discuss the different techniques required to manage each.

o Discuss specific IT techniques which can assist in knowledge

management

Main Content o Knowledge Management, Learning Organisations and related

concepts

o Explicit and tacit knowledge and different techniques required to manage each.

o IT techniques which can assist in knowledge management


Co-requisites None


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Time

Hours

Formal seminars 30


Individual study 50 3 Lectures

Essay research and

preparation

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Examination 2


Methods of Student

Assessment


Name of module Research Methods



EMS Core



Generic module name Research Methods


Credit Value 10

Duration Term


Level 8


o Demonstrate a clear understanding of the issues involved in formal

research projects o Competently apply standard research methods to problems in the

Information Technology arena

o Write a well-reasoned and properly documented research proposal and report

Main Content o Research principles

o Formal research methods o Application of research methods in the IT field

o Proposal writing and referencing

Pre-requisites Admission to B Com Honours IFS (Part time)

Co-requisites This module cannot be completed until the previous four modules have

been completed IFS718, IFS719, IFS714, IFS715



Time

Hours

Formal seminars 20

Individual study 30 3 Lectures

Mini-thesis proposal

research and preparation

50


Methods of Student

Assessment

Formal research proposal (100%)

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Name of module Managing Information Technology



EMS Core



Generic module name Managing Information Technology


Credit Value 15

Duration Term


Level 8


o Identify the important IT/IS technological trends and current status, and discuss their implications for the commercial world

o Demonstrate a clear understanding of the management issues

involved in technology decision-making and control o Research specific aspects of the technological environment;

present reasoned findings to seminar participants; and write a

formal academic paper on a chosen technology subject.

Main Content o An investigation of current information technologies and

management issues related to them

o Trends in IT/IS o Management issues involved in technology decision-making and

control

o Research specific aspects of the technological environment


Co-requisites None



Time

Hours

Formal seminars 30


Individual study 50 3 lectures

Essay research and

preparation

28

Examination 2


Methods of Student

Assessment


Name of module INFORMATION SYSTEMS PRACTICE



EMS Core

Home Department Information Systems (B Com Honours IFS, Full- time)

Module description IFS 721

Generic module name Information Systems Practice

Alpha-numeric code IFS 721

Credit Value 15

Duration Term


Level 8

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Main Outcomes At the end of the course, students should be able to:

o Explain how theories, research and ideas from academia are

applied in the ―real world‖ of information systems. o Demonstrate insights learned from practicing IS professionals.

o Contribute to the design, development and implementation of

information systems in management decision-making and to analyse the impact of information systems on the enterprise.

o Select and use appropriate frameworks for analysing information

system issues and developing decisions to address them. o Analyse a case study in terms of a) the role of IS in business

strategy and organisational design, and b) solving the IS/IT

problems of the particular company.

Main Content Theme 1: Introduction

o Overview

o The changing face of business o The IS revolution and its impact on transforming business,

organisations and management

o The role of IT in the networked era

o IT/IS STRATEGIC ISSUES

Theme 2: Business platforms for the 21st century

o Continuous customer connection o The internet

o E-commerce

o M-commerce o Asset reconfiguration

o Knowledge leverage

Theme 3: IT planning and implementation Management of

organisational change

o Planning fundamentals

o Formulating IS strategy o Implementation challenges

o The management of organisational change

o Information systems, organisations, and business processes

o Reengineering – changing business and business processes

o The management of organisational change

Theme 4: IT Governance

o Setting direction for information resources

o Board briefing on IT Governance

o Finding a way to measure technology‘s benefits o Theme 5: IT Security Management

o Information security governance

o Trends in security technology o Information security management: Understanding ISO 17799

Theme 6: Total Cost of Ownership

o TCO analyst – next generation total cost of ownership methodology

o Determining total cost of ownership

Theme 7: Asset Management

o Improving productivity & lowering costs through asset

management

o Asset tracking – a logical first step toward distributed enterprise asset management

Theme 8: Outsourcing

o Managing IT outsourcing o Evaluating the benefits of IT outsourcing

o

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Theme 9: IT Service Management

o ITIL and IT service management

o IT/IS OPERATIONAL ISSUES

Theme 10: The Application Service Provider Model

o E-sourcing the corporation – harnessing the power of web-based

application services providers o ASP fusion for the enterprise

Theme 11: Services Procurement

o Application hosting: A customer primer o Alternative approach: Purchasing systems

Theme 12: Preparing for the future

o Future trends in information technology o Emerging technologies

Pre-requisites Admission to B Com Honours IS (Full time)

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 29

Case preparation/Analysis 24


Methods of Student

Assessment

Group presentations and case studies 15%

Group assignment 35% Final exam 50%

Total 100%

Name of module Information Systems Research



EMS Core

Home Department Information Systems (B Com Honours IFS, Full-time)


Generic module name Information Systems Research


Credit Value 15

Duration Term


Level 8


o Differentiate between and explain qualitative and quantitative

research o Describe a variety of research methods

o Create a research proposal

o Do elementary research

Main Content The main content of this module focuses on:

o The nature and history of academic research

o Research in business o Quantitative and qualitative research methods including case

studies, surveys, actions research, etc.

o Research proposal and report writing

Pre-requisites Admission to B Com Honours IFS (Full time)

Co-requisites None

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Time

Hours




Practicals: 6 Lectures

Selfstudy 29



Methods of Student

Assessment

Presentations 15% Assignments 35%

Final exam 50% Total 100%

Name of module Research Project



EMS Core



Generic module name Information Systems Research


Credit Value 45

Duration Semester


Level 8


o Write a research proposal

o Conduct a small research project o Write a report on a research project

Main Content This is a research project module and there does not offer content as

such. Relevant material on how to do research will however be provided.


Co-requisites None



Time

Hours


Research activities 380


Methods of Student

Assessment

Research report 100% Total 100%

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Name of module End User Practical





Generic module name End User Practical


Credit Value 15

Duration Term


Level 8.1

Main Outcomes After completing the course, students will be able to:

o Prepare for effective written and oral presentations o Conduct professional presentations

o Write professional reports

o Critically evaluate effective presentations o Work in teams

o Manage teams

o Conduct research

Main Content This course is a training course for graduate information systems

students. It encompasses training tyro in both verbal and written

presentation skills. The course take one of the two forms of learning: Form1: User training skills.

Students are trained to become trainers and there after are placed in

classes where they will teach computer literacy courses to other students. Or

Form 2: Professional presentation skills.

Students are first trained in presentation skills through a workshop and series of classes wherein they will research and present on different

topics. Eventually students will present to established business

executives to test presentation skills learnt in the course.

After completion of this course the student will gain skills that include

report writing, presentation, general communications skills and ability

to work in groups. The course gives tyro confidence to present on any topic.

Course content is as follows:

o Presentation skills o Report writing skills

o Effective written and oral communication

o Research in various topics o Teaching/Presenting

o Working in groups

Pre-requisites Admission to B Com Honours (IFS) Full time

Co-requisites None

Prohibited Combinations IS731


Time

Hours


Preparation for assignments: 20 6 Lectures

Presentations (Tests &

examinations):

20

Practicals: 50

Selfstudy 40


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Methods of Student

Assessment

Students are assessed on report writing and on presentation skills by the

lecturer and business executives (or students they train). There are no

traditional written tests or exams for this course. Assessment Weight:

Form1: Class Participation (15%); Student Assessment Marks (5%);

Your Class Average (5%); Lecturer Assessment (20%); Presentations and reports (30%); and Personal Report (25%).

Form 2: Class presentation (35%); Class participation (15%); Lecturer

assessment (10%); Professional audience report (20%) and Personal report (20%)

Name of module Capita Selecta



EMS Core



Generic module name Capita Selecta


Credit Value 45

Duration Semester


Level 8

Main Outcomes o At the end of the module, students will be able to demonstrate

understanding of the selected topics and be able to:

o Analyse and explain current issues in the field; o Engage in debates on selected topics;

o Investigate and explain problems related to the selected topics;

o Write clear and coherent academic arguments on the selected topics.

Main Content The selected topics will vary according to the interest and expertise of the lecturer.

Pre-requisites Admission to B Com Honours IS (Full time)

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Practicals: 150

Selfstudy 190 7 Lectures

Presentations 15

Total Learning Time 450 600??

Methods of Student

Assessment

Tests 20%

Assignments 30% Presentations 10%

Final Examination 40%

Total 100%

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Name of module Delivering IS Benefits



EMS Core

Home Department Department of Information Systems (B Com Honours IFS, Full- time)


Generic module name Delivering IS Benefits


Credit Value 15

Duration Term


Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of this module the student will be able to:

o understand and be able to explain how projects are the means to deliver a business strategy

o be aware of the organisational competencies that realise the

benefits of an IS/IT investment o have knowledge and experience of how these principles are

applied in practice

Main Content The main content of this module focuses on: Organisational competencies that are required to deliver IS benefits.

These competencies are presented in a framework that describes the

information management body of knowledge. This framework contains 5 core concepts which together form the outline of the content for this

module:

o Information technology knowledge area o Information systems knowledge area

o Business process knowledge area

o Business benefits knowledge area o Business strategy knowledge area

Organisations that have competency in these five knowledge areas are

more likely to be able to deliver IS benefits because the framework

addresses the well know gap between business strategy on the one hand

and technology on the other.


Co-requisites



Time

Hours


Preparation for assignments: 30

Presentations (Tests &

examinations):

20

Practicals: 20

Selfstudy 60


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment through weekly minor assignments (40%) as

well a major assignment (60%).

There are no traditional written tests or exams for this course.

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Name of module Practical Research Project



EMS Core



Generic module name Practical Research Project


Credit Value 50

Duration Semester


Level 8


o Conduct a significant piece of research in the Information Technology area and write it up as a formal research report

Main Content o This is a practical research project in an IT-related subject of the

student‘s choice.

Pre-requisites Admission to B Com Honours IS (Part time),

Module 140716 (Research Methods)

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours

Supervisor meetings 50

Group presentations 20 3 Lectures

Individual research and

report preparation

430


Methods of Student

Assessment

Final research report (100%)

Faculty EMS FACULTY

Home Department INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Module Topic Principles of Information Technology in business

Generic Module Name Principles of Information Technology in business

Alpha-numeric Code IFM711

NQF Level 8

NQF Credit Value 15

Duration SEMESTER

Proposed semester to be

offered.

1



PGD IN ICT

Year level 1

Main Outcomes This module will provide an introduction to the management and

procurement of IT in business,

Main Content Key aspects of business applications, the World-Wide-Web, Computer hardware, software and infrastructure, as well as mobile applications

and current IT trends.

Pre-requisite modules NONE


Prohibited module NONE

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Combination


Time


Contact with lecturer / tutor: Lectures p.w. 2

Assignments & tasks: Practicals p.w.

Practicals: Tutorials p.w. 1.5

Assessments

Selfstudy

Other: Please specify


Method of Student

Assessment

Assessment Module type

Faculty EMS FACULTY


Module Topic Principles of Information Technology in business

Generic Module Name Principles of Information Technology in business


NQF Level 8

NQF Credit Value 15

Duration SEMESTER


offered.

1



PGD IN ICT

Year level 1

Main Outcomes This module will provide an introduction to the management and procurement of IT in business,

Main Content Key aspects of business applications, the World-Wide-Web, Computer

hardware, software and infrastructure, as well as mobile applications

and current IT trends.



Prohibited module

Combination

NONE


Time





Assessments

Selfstudy



Method of Student

Assessment

Assessment Module type

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Generic Module Name Application management


NQF Level 8

NQF Credit Value 15

Duration SEMESTER


offered.

1



PGD IN ICT

Year level 1

Main Outcomes This module will focus on planning, implementing, and maintaining of

business IT applications.

Main Content The module will expand on the application management opportunities

and challenges, vendor neutral desktop management of office

productivity, messaging and internet applications. It will also look at vendor neutral server application management and specifically

directory management, networking, enterprise messaging/email and

database management. Mainframe applications management will encompass user account

controls, job management, partition management, virtualisation,

middleware, databases and business applications. Enterprise Application Management will include the particulars of

Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Management and Virtualized

Application Management will look at Virtual Environments using VMWare ESX, Microsoft Hyper-V and Citrix XEN Server. Internet

Application Management will focus on Internet Firewalls, Internet

Proxies, Messaging, Voice/Video and Social Networking. The storage, backup, messaging and business applications aspect of Cloud

Computing will be studied.

Mobile Applications Management will focus on Mobile OS‘s, App Store‘s, and industry specific Mobile Applications.

Application Service Providers or Software as a Service (SaaS) will

cater for Web Applications, Application Service Provider (ASP) Models, ASP Security, and ASP Risks.

Systems Integration will look at aspects of Electronic Data Interchange,

Industry standards XML such as Interactive Financial Exchange or IFX, Web Services and Database Integration.



Prohibited module

Combination

NONE


Time





Assessments

Selfstudy



Method of Student

Assessment

Assessment Module type FA

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Faculty EMS FACULTY


Module Topic Information Technology Service Management

Generic Module Name Information Technology Service Management


NQF Level 8

NQF Credit Value 15

Duration SEMESTER


offered.

1



PGD IN ICT

Year level 1

Main Outcomes Module 4 will focus predominantly on IT Services management from

an ISO20000/1, and BS15000 and IT Infrastructure Library

perspective.

Main Content It will provide practical and theoretical training on Project

Management for IT Managers, Finance for IT Managers, IT

Procurement Management, IT Process Management, IT Helpdesk/Call

Centre Management, Change and configuration management, Customer Relationship Management and Client Management.



Prohibited module

Combination

NONE

A. Breakdown of Learning

Time





Assessments

Selfstudy



Method of Student

Assessment


Generic Module Name Information Technology Governance and Risk Management


NQF Level 8

NQF Credit Value 15

Duration SEMESTER


offered.

2



PGD IN ICT

Year level 1

Main Outcomes Module 5 will introduce IT Governance and Risk Management from a

theoretical perspective, specifically looking at models from the IT

Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and ISO20000/2 Implementation, the Open Government Architecture Framework (TOGAF), Control

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Objectives for IT (CobIT), the King III Governance Requirements,

Sarbanes Oxley Act Requirements, Security and ISO27001 Information

Security Framework, IT Sourcing Strategies, IT Asset Management and IT Risk management and the ISO 27005 framework.

Main Content Module 5 will introduce IT Governance and Risk Management from a

theoretical perspective, specifically looking at models from the IT

Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and ISO20000/2 Implementation, the Open Government Architecture Framework (TOGAF), Control

Objectives for IT (CobIT), the King III Governance Requirements,

Sarbanes Oxley Act Requirements, Security and ISO27001 Information Security Framework, IT Sourcing Strategies, IT Asset Management

and IT Risk management and the ISO 27005 framework.



Prohibited module

Combination

NONE


Time





Assessments

Selfstudy



Method of Student

Assessment


Faculty EMS FACULTY


Module Topic Business specific systems and applications

Generic Module Name Business specific systems and applications


NQF Level 8

NQF Credit Value 15

Duration SEMESTER


offered.

2



PGD IN ICT

Year level 1

Main Outcomes Module 6 will cater specifically for host organisation specific

infrastructure and applications, and will provide an Introduction to

business specific systems and applications, Enterprise Resource

Planning, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Document

Management, Content Management, Internet Banking (Banking

specific) and Banking Trading Platforms (Investment Banking specific). This module will likely be hosted/co-presented by one or all

of the host companies.

Main Content Module 6 will cater specifically for host organisation specific infrastructure and applications, and will provide an Introduction to

business specific systems and applications, Enterprise Resource

Planning, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Document

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Management, Content Management, Internet Banking (Banking

specific) and Banking Trading Platforms (Investment Banking

specific). This module will likely be hosted/co-presented by one or all of the host companies.



Prohibited module

Combination

NONE


Time





Assessments

Selfstudy



Method of Student

Assessment


Faculty Community and Health Sciences

Home Department School of Public Health

Module Topic Health Systems

Generic Module Name Health Systems

Alpha-numeric Code IFH811

NQF Level 9

NQF Credit Value 20

Duration One Semester


offered.

2nd Semester



M.Com in Information Management

Year level 1

Main Outcomes

At the end of this module students should be able to: o Identify the components of, and describe the organisation and

operation of healthcare and public health systems on an international basic.

o Identify the role of policy processes and health politics in health

management. o Apply and describe different types of policy analyses in health

policy development scenarios.

o Recognize the interdependence of the different professions within the health workforce and assess the degree to which each

profession is meeting the health needs of the population and the

goals of an effective, efficient health service systems. o Identify the various facilities and programs that exist in a health

service system, and assess the degree to which each form of

organization, individually and in combination with other types of organizations, is meeting the health needs of the population and

the goals of an effective, efficient Health services system.

o Identify the major characteristics of various health financing programs.

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o Apply and articulate their understanding of vertical health

programs on different levels, particularly on

o Evaluate and design health services integration initiatives.

Main Content

Introduction to Health Systems

Health Policy and planning

National Health Systems in Europe, USA, Asia and Africa

Vertical Health Programme Management

Pre-requisite modules None


Prohibited module

Combination

None


Time


Contact with lecturer / tutor: 70 Lectures 2

Assessments: 5 Practicals

Assignments & Tasks 45 Tutorials

Practicals:

Selfstudy 80



Assessment Module type Continual assessment, assignments, presentations; final assessment

Assessment Module Type CFA



Module Topic Health Systems

Generic Module Name Health Systems


NQF Level 9

NQF Credit Value 20



offered.

Semester two




Year level 1

Main Outcomes

At the end of this module students should be able to:

o Apply their understanding of the special requirements of data

management in healthcare. o Develop and implement a data model within a database

management system.

o Define measures to ensure consistency, completeness, timelines, robustness and relevancy of data.

o Apply their understanding of a range of different international

Classification Systems. o Identify and manipulate encodings within and translations into

other classification systems.

o Map data terminologies to each other and to classification systems.

o Develop and implement policies and technologies to protect data

integrity and validity. o Design and implement risk assessment, risk management and

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business continuity plans to ensure data security and

confidentiality.

o Review and evaluate the processes necessary for monitoring quality in healthcare settings.

o Maintain balance among the three vital health related aspects:

quality, utilization, and risk.

Main Content

o Health care data management o Health data quality

o Health classification systems

o Health care data security o Healthcare risk management



Prohibited module

Combination

None


Time





Practicals:

Selfstudy 50







Module Topic Hospital Information Systems

Generic Module Name Hospital Information Systems


NQF Level 9

NQF Credit Value 20

Duration Year module


offered.

Both




Year level 1

Main Outcomes

At the end of this module students should be able to: o Apply their understanding of the different types of Information

technology (IT) applications used in healthcare settings

o Articulate and apply their knowledge of state-of-the art IT

applications of hospitals, their core business processes and

functions.

o Provide healthcare organizations with the necessary conceptual and technical know-how for planning, implementation and

monitoring of Electronic Health Records (EHR).

o Define key performance indicators and reporting systems for hospital management.

o Apply data modelling to ensure query performance, data

availability and overall Business Intelligence (BI) results.

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o Apply data governance principles.

o Apply their understanding of the value of telemedicine in health

management systems. o Apply their understanding of future technological development in

software and hardware to meet upcoming requirements in

healthcare. o Articulate their knowledge of innovation cycles for new

technologies.

o Define rules and implementation pathways for new technologies

Main Content

Health Information Systems

o System functionality of state-of-the art health information systems

Electronic Health Records

o Features and functionality of IT systems for HER o Typical clinical pathways and related workflows in HER

Business Intelligence in Health

o Business Intelligence tools

o Data extraction procedures and transformation tools

o Handling of ―Extraction-Transformation-Loading‘-Processes

(ETL)

o Reporting and visualization of data

Telemedicine

o Overview of eHealth

o Infrastructure and technologies as applied to eHealth

o National and international regulations regarding telemedicine

Emerging technologies

o Future technological developments in software and hardware

o Potential application fields for new practises and technologies o Assessment of emerging technologies



Prohibited module

Combination

None


Time





Practicals:

Selfstudy 85







Module Topic Information Systems Planning and Implementation

Generic Module Name Information Systems Planning and Implementation


NQF Level 9

NQF Credit Value 15



offered.

Semester two

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Year level 1

Main Outcomes

At the end of this module students should be able to:

o Articulate and apply their understanding of the role of information

technology and management information systems in the delivery

of health services. o Organize and evaluate effective and efficient computer systems to

enhance the functioning of hospitals, physician practices,

integrated service delivery systems, and managed care organizations.

o Define the information needs of an organization and design

appropriate Information Technology (IT) solutions. o Organize and conduct information requirements analysis.

o Apply and articulate their understanding of process modelling.

o Implement and optimize essential healthcare processes. o Design innovative system processes with appropriate IT-support,

with the inclusion of continuous and sustainable system

improvement. o Define, lead and/or structure an information system project.

o Articulate and apply their knowledge of procedure models and

international reference modes for project management. o Apply methods of systems engineering to the development of

information systems in health care.

Main Content

Health Information Management o Strategic alignment of information technology

o Information systems analysis

o Design and management of information systems Process Management

o Principles of process management

o Design, optimization and re-evaluation of structures and processes Information Systems Project Management

o Basic principles of project management

o Identification and allocation of resources o Project management tool

Information Systems Analysis, Design, Implementation and Evaluation

o Methods for systems engineering o The systems development lifecycle

o User resistance and change management in IS/IT

o Evaluation of clinical information systems



Prohibited module

Combination

None


Time





Practicals:

Selfstudy 35





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Module Topic Strategic management and Leadership in Health Organization

Generic Module Name Strategic management and Leadership in Health Organization


NQF Level 9

NQF Credit Value 15

Duration Year Module


offered.

Year Module




Year level 1

Main Outcomes

At the completion of the module, the students should be able to:

o Develop a business strategy for a health organization.

o Apply key concepts and theories of strategies management to the management of an organization.

o Conduct all stages of a basic cost effectiveness analysis.

o Design a financing plan for clinical purposes o Plan and allocate human resources according to IT-support in

healthcare

o Establish, structure and manage inter-departmental project teams. o Handle professional and emphatic staff management.

o Apply statistical process control techniques for healthcare

management and clinical problems. o Design, plan, implement and monitor QM processes in all fields of

healthcare.

o Apply ethical principles in the execution of their management duties.

Main Content

Strategic Management In health Organizations

o Management economics o Theory and practise of systemic organizational change

o Development, integration, and application of key elements of

organizational and management theory Financial Management for Health Organizations

o Basic principles of finance and selected insurance concepts

o Methods, standards and approaches of financing o Cost analysis and evaluation of cost-effectiveness

HRM in Health Organizations o Concepts in human resources management.

o Relationship between human resources management and general

management, nature of work and human resources. Risk and Quality Management in Healthcare

o Overview of relevant laws and regulations regarding HIM

o Perspectives on managerial, organizational, professional and

clinical ethics



Prohibited module

Combination

None

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Time





Practicals:

Selfstudy 80







Module Topic IT Resource Management

Generic Module Name IT Resource Management


NQF Level 9

NQF Credit Value 15

Duration One semester


offered.

One or Two




Year level 1

Main Outcomes


o Design, plan, implement and monitor Information Technology

(IT) services in a healthcare environment. o Define service level agreements between the IT department and

user departments.

o Align IT services with the current and future needs of the

healthcare organization and its patients.

o Design an IT infrastructure for a health organization according to

general IT standards o Ensure the interoperability of used applications among

organizational and external entities.

o Define requirements for IT Vendors. o Develop, manage and control vendor contracts.

o Leverage small specialist providers against global providers according to the advantages and disadvantages inherent in their

products

o Apply monitoring and performance management with regards to vendors.

Main Content

Health Service Management

o Reference models for IT service management

o Evaluation, implementation and continual improvement of IT service delivery

o Monitoring the functionality and cost-effectiveness of running

healthcare systems o Management of external services and resources

IT Infrastructure Management

o IT infrastructure management principles o The divisions of an infrastructure management

o Frameworks of IT-infrastructure and their client processes

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o Comparison of standardized systems with custom systems

o Healthcare Information Technology Vendor Management

o Evaluation of IT Vendor and distributors o Vendor relationship management



Prohibited module

Combination

None


Time





Practicals:

Selfstudy 45







Module Topic Intercultural Management and Communications

Generic Module Name Intercultural Management and Communications


NQF Level 9

NQF Credit Value 15



offered.

One or Two




Year level 2

Main Outcomes


o Rationalize and deal with structured and unstructured knowledge. o Structure, formalize and translate data into different formats

according to language and cultural differences. o Transform collected data into valuable information and innovative

processes.

o Overcome departmentalized thinking in health management. o Create awareness of HIM and argue its usefulness.

o Introduce emerging technologies

o Write and speak effectively o Develop effective communication program to support system

implementation.

o Apply their skills in intercultural behaviour o Manage conflicts, negotiations and intercultural prejudices

o Work collaboratively with others as part of a team or group

o Manage meetings and group deliberations

Main Content

Knowledge translation o Different approaches to knowledge management

o Cross-cultural aspects in structuring data and its transformation

into information.

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Social and Organization Issues of HIM

o Departmentalized thinking as a general problem

o Health information management as a valuable tool for daily business, change management and continual improvement

o Organizational issues of HIM

Communication and Negotiation Skills o Professional communication, presentation and negotiation

o Collaboration, conflict management, mediation and motivation of

teams and employees o Rational decision making and communication of changes

Team and Intercultural Management

o Team productivity and effectiveness o Process methods of group management

o Management of cross-cultural or international teams



Prohibited module

Combination

None


Time


Contact with lecturer / tutor: 80 Lectures


Assignments & Tasks Tutorials

Practicals:

Selfstudy 30



Assessment Module type 100% seminar participation and presention


Faculty Economic and management Science

Home Department Information Systems

Module Topic Research Project

Generic Module Name

Alpha-numeric Code ISE701

NQF Level 8

NQF Credit Value 30



offered.

Semester 2



PGD in information Systems in e-Skills Development

Year level

Main Outcomes

At the completion of the module, the students will be able to demonstrate:

o The ability to undertake and finish a research project related to e-skills development

o An integrated approach to e-skills development ( be it in analysis,

in recommendations regarding e-skills interventions, multidisciplinary approach

o A understanding of the application of e-skills research to the

workplace ( or, in more theoretical research project, within the wider complex o issues relating to e-skills development)

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Main Content

This is a research module that can be done in one of three contexts: (i)

in the company/organisation context in which the part-time student

work; (ii) in a company/organisation in which the student allowed to do research (which could also be a community organisation); or (iii) a

more theoretical study relating to e-skills development. Students will

o Identify a topic suitable for Research project, i.e. one that has solid academic basic, has practical merit or value in the industry, and on

in which the student has related knowledge;

o Identify the research problem clearly; o The application of research methodology principles in developing

a proposal meeting the specific requirements of the EMS Faculty;

o The ability to create a framework for the study by using accepted research design principles;

o The ability to conduct an effective literature study of the relevant

subject literature, identifying the key propositions, extracting the important or significant issues and building a suitable foundation

for the study

o In the case of an empirical study the ability to develop a suitable

measuring instrument for a specific population or sample,

administer the instrument, analyse the data, draw suitable

conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; o In the case of conceptual o interpretive study demonstrate the

ability to develop the necessary framework, identify key academic

propositions, intelligently agrue or analyse a case, present the findings, draw suitable conclusions and make appropriate

recommendations;

o An ability to write a well-reasoned and properly documented research report acceptable for examination using scientific,

nuanced writing skills

Pre-requisite modules ISE 702,ISE 703,ISE 704,ISE 705, ISE 706,ISE 707


Prohibited module

Combination

None


Time




Assignments & Tasks Tutorials

Practicals:

Selfstudy 260



Assessment Module type Final Assesment(100%)



Module Topic The knowledge Society and the Related Labour Market

Generic Module Name


NQF Level 8

NQF Credit Value 15



offered

Semester 1

157




Year level

Main Outcomes

At the completion of the module, the students will be able to

demonstrate:

o Describe the nature and characteristics of the information/

knowledge society o Describe the role of information systems and information

technology in the information/knowledge society

o Describe the changing nature of the working environment o Describe the south African labour market needs and provision in

as far as e-skills are concerned, also in the context of current

(BB)BEE theory and practice

Main Content

o The information/knowledge society and its characteristics

o The role of information systems and information technology in the

information/knowledge society o The changing nature of the working environment in the

information/knowledge society (incl. the various kinds of e-skills)

o Labour market intelligence regarding e-skills in South Africa, according to recent surveys

o (BB)BEE in theory and practice in South Africa



Prohibited module

Combination

None


Time



Assessments & Tasks 45 Practicals

Group Work 10 Tutorials

Test & examinations 10

Selfstudy 55



Assessment Module type Assignment: 50%

Final Exam: 50%

Total: 100%



Module Topic Tools of the Digital Era

Generic Module Name


NQF Level 8

NQF Credit Value 15



offered

Semester 1




Year level

Main Outcomes

At the completion of the module, the students will be able to: o Demonstrate an understanding of the functioning of the

information technology in business/organisations

o Describe the systems concept in information systems

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o Demonstrate and understanding of the internets and the world

wide web

o Demonstrate the modern application of the various types of information systems in business/organisations

o Demonstrate an understanding of the major trends in the

development of the tools in the digital era

Main Content

o Information technology and its functioning in business/organisations at a user level (hardware [incl. mobile

technology], software [operating systems; application software;

utility programs]) o The systems concept in information systems

o Application of the internet and the World Wide Web in the 21st

century o Information systems – an overview of the various types of systems

and their application in the modern business/organisation (inter alia business intelligence tools, the use of artificial intelligence

[intelligent agents, neural networks, genetic algorithms], tools for

knowledge management and collaboration, strategic enterprise

management tools, customer relationship management tools)

o Trends in the development of the tools of the digital era and tools

of the future



Prohibited module

Combination

None


Time

Hours Time-table requirement per

week





Selfstudy 55




Final Exam: 50%

Total: 100%



Module Topic The SA Regulatory environment for Learning and development

Generic Module Name


NQF Level 8

NQF Credit Value 15



offered

Semester 1




Year level

Main Outcomes

At the completion of the module, the students will be able to:

o Describe the role and function of the various regulatory authorities

for learning and training in South Africa o Describe the nature of formal qualifications and certification, as

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well as the concepts of the following: the various NQF levels,

credits, learning outcomes, RPL

o Describe the realistic expectations that can be held of the various providers of learning/training

o Demonstrate the resourcing of appropriate e-skills qualifications

from public and/or private suppliers, in the case of specific e-skills needs

Main Content

o The National Qualifications Framework (NQF)

o The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA): its role and

functioning o SETAs (Sectional education and training Authority): their role and

functioning

o The FET and Higher education sectors and the regulatory and funding frameworks within which they functions (with special

focus on the providers of ―short courses‖ offered in the sector) o Recognition of prior Learning (RPL)

o Private providers of education and training



Prohibited module

Combination

None


Time






Selfstudy 55




Final Exam: 50%

Total: 100%



Module Topic International E-skills frameworks

Generic Module Name


NQF Level 8

NQF Credit Value 15



offered

Semester 1




Year level

Main Outcomes

At the completion of the module, the students will be able to: o Demonstrate an understanding of various e-skills frameworks, the

environments within which they originated, and their use

o Demonstrate the ability to link e-skills frameworks to the South African regulatory environment for learning and training

o Demonstrate the ability to position specific e-skills requirements

and qualifications on e-skills frameworks and to link this positioning to the NQF

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o Demonstrate the ability to design a coherent e-skills framework

for a specific hypothetical company

Main Content

o The business and e-skills environment within which e-skills

frameworks originated

o The SFIA (―Skills Framework for the Information Age‖)

o The Europeans e-competence Framework

o Other competence Frameworks of importance o Linking e-skills frameworks to national education/training

frameworks



Prohibited module

Combination

None


Time






Selfstudy 55




Final Exam: 50%

Total: 100%



Module Topic E-skills Analyses and interventions

Generic Module Name


NQF Level 8

NQF Credit Value 15



offered

Semester 1




Year level

Main Outcomes


o Demonstrate an understanding of the link between business

processes, information systems and e-skills requirements o Identify the essential traits of company policy (e.g. a hypothetical

company), and specifically the strengths and deficiencies

regarding e-skills o Describe the various kinds of interventions in the workplace

relating to e-skills development

o Design a programme (in broad outline) for in – house training and development regarding e-skills

o Design a coaching programme for e-skills developments of mid-

levels and managerial staff

Main Content

o The implications of business processes, practices, policies, operating models and strategy, as well as the data – information –

knowledge – intelligence/ wisdom hierarchy on e-skills

requirements

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o Recruitment, training, re-skilling, up-skilling and coaching

policies in companies and the way in which e-skills are taken into

account o The nature and scope of interventions in the workplace

o The design and implementation of e-skills programmes for

training, re-skilling, up-skilling and coaching o Outsourcing of training and other e-skills interventions



Prohibited module

Combination

None


Time






Selfstudy 55



Assessment Module type Assignment: 50% Final Exam: 50%

Total: 100%



Module Topic Organizational Behaviour and development

Generic Module Name


NQF Level 8

NQF Credit Value 15



offered

Semester 1




Year level

Main Outcomes


o Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary organisational

theory o Demonstrate an understanding of the organisation as an open

system

o Critically discuss the different theories of motivation o Diagnose complex organisational problems using the socio –

Technical Model

o Apply and implements the action reseach paradigm in organisation development

o Demonstrate an understanding of resistance to change and

interventions to minimise such resistance o Critically evaluate and implement individual and group level

interventions to enhance individual performance in relation to

proposed technological changes – based on a Socio – Technical diagnosis

o Critically compare appropriate organisational/systems wide

interventions and implement these in a planned change process to enhance organisational performance

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o Evaluate and analyse the effectiveness of organisation

development interventions and take appropriate steps to make

corrections.

Main Content

o Advance contemporary organisational theory

o Organisations as an open systems model

o Advance models of organisational diagnoses

o Models of planned organisational change o Dealing with resistance to change

o Advanced techniques to improve technological performance of the

organisation o Advanced techniques to improve employee empowerment

o Advance process consultation

o Complex team and inter – group enhancement approaches



Prohibited module

Combination

None


Time






Selfstudy 55



Assessment Module type Assignment: 50% Final Exam: 50%

Total: 100%

Name of module Masters in Information Management

Programme Faculty Core/ Elective

Post-graduate (Masters’) EMS Core


Module description Research-only, Masters degree in Information Management

Generic module name MIM

Alpha-numeric code IFS801and IFS802

Credit Value

Duration 2 years plus an additional 6 month prior period for the preparation of a

suitable proposal.

Module Type University

Level 8

Main Outcomes Students should be able to demonstrate:

(a) an ability to identify a topic suitable for a detailed Masters‘ study;

ie. one that has a solid academic basis, has practical merit or value in the industry, and one in which the student has related

knowledge;

(b) the application of research methodology principles in developing a proposal meeting the specific requirements of the Faculty Higher

Degrees Committee;

(c) that, once the proposal has been approved, using accepted research design principles, the student can create a framework for the

study;

(d) the ability to conduct an effective literature study, identifying related academic and practical works;

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(e) that they can identify the key propositions from the literature

study, extract the important or significant issues and build a

suitable foundation for the next step in the research process; (f) If an empirical study, demonstrate an ability to develop a suitable

measuring instrument for a specific population or sample,

administer the instrument, analyse the data, draw suitable conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.

(g) If a conceptual or interpretive study, demonstrate the ability to

develop the necessary framework, identify key academic propositions, intelligently argue or analyse a case, present the

findings, draw suitable conclusions and make appropriate

recommendations; (h) An ability to present, using scientific, nuanced writing skills, a

thesis acceptable for examination;

(i) A high degree of self-motivation, and the ability to work with the minimum of supervision while maintaining a passion for their

subject.

Main Content (a) A detailed proposal

(b) A thesis meeting the requirements of the University

Pre-requisites (a) Suitable, permissible, academic credentials at undergraduate or

Honours level, in Information Systems / Technology /

Management, Computer Science, Business, Management or Commerce; or

(b) In a few special cases, recognition of prior learning (accompanied

by extensive knowledge and working experience in the field of study, including a demonstrable willingness to attend selected

modules such as research methodology); plus

(c) A high degree of self-motivation; and (d) Sufficient time (from family, job and social interaction).

Co-requisites Practical business or working experience is always helpful.



Time

The successful MIM student will apply 5 - 8 hours per week to their study.

Contact with lecturer / tutor: (a) Relatively intensively during the proposal-formulation phase. This

includes two interactive seminars aimed at introducing the student

to his/her peers, meeting the academics in the Department, and revisiting some theory such as research methodology and

scientific writing.

(b) Once engaged in the study, contact is usually limited to ad-hoc or pre-arranged meetings with the student‘s supervisor.

Assignments & tasks: Meeting agreed deadlines, both for the proposal and thesis phases.

Tests & examinations: Thesis examination only

Practicals: None, other than the seminars.

Selfstudy The entire course is one of self-study.

Total Learning Time 2 ½ years of part-time study.

Methods of Student

Assessment

(a) Successful proposal submission

(b) Successful thesis examination

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Industrial Psychology

Modules: Honours Programme

Name of Module BPS701 Organisational Psychology

Programme in which



Honours in Industrial

Psychology

EMS Core

Home Department Industrial Psychology

Module Description Organizational Psychology

Generic Module Name BPS Organizational Psychology

Alpha-numeric code BPS701

Credit value 20

Duration Semester


Level 8

Main Outcomes After completion of this module students should be able to:

o Engage in a critical discussion and evaluation of contemporary organisational theory;

o Explain and evaluate an organisation as an open system;

o Critically discuss the different theories of motivation; o Apply different theories of motivation to case studies;

o Engage in a critical discussion of the different theories of

leadership; o Apply critical thinking skills in resolving leadership challenges;

o Critically discuss the relevance of of various leadership theories; o Explain group and team dynamics

o Critically discuss and evaluate team effectiveness;

o Discuss advanced organisational theory and the major challenges facing modern organisations in this regard

Main Content o Advanced contemporary organisational theory

o Organisations as an Open systems model;

o Theories of motivation; o Theories of leadership

o Group and Team Effectiveness

o Aspects of the external environment of organisations o Organizational Behaviour challenges facing modern organisations

Pre-requisites Bachelors degree with a major in Industrial Psychology

Co-requisites None

Prohibited combination None


Time (Hours)

Contact with lecturer 60 Class Preparation 35

Assignments 40

Test(s) and Examination 5

Self-study 60

Total learning Time: 200 Hours

Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous Evaluation 60% Formal Examination 40%

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Name of Module BPS702 Research Methodology

Programme in which




Psychology

EMS Core


Module Description Research Methodology

Generic Module Name BPS Research Methodology


Credit value 30

Duration Year (First and Second Semester)


Level 8

Main outcomes After completion of this course, students should be able to:

o Provide a critical discussion of scientific research; o Explain the logic of scientific research;

o Apply the methodology of scientific research within the work

environment; o Formulate research problems;

o Anticipate, interpret and rectify practical problems encountered

during research; o Plan projects to solve such problems;

o Evaluate the empirical studies of other researchers;

o Formulate and compile a research proposal; o Collate relevant information by means of appropriate measuring

instruments and/or techniques;

o Analyse data using SPSS;Interpret the information and come to appropriate conclusions;

o Write a research report;

o Present data to others.

Main content

o Different methods of acquiring knowledge (non-scientific and

scientific);

o Sources and identification of research problems; o Literature review;

o Variables and hypothesis formulation;

o Conceptual and operational definitions; o Research Design;

o Validity of research design; o Sampling techniques;

o Data Collection;

o Scales of measurement; o Techniques of data collection;

o Construction of questionnaires;

o Reliability and validity of measurements;

o Data capturing;

o Interpretation of results and writing reports;

Pre-requisites Bachelors degree with major in Industrial Psychology

Co-requisites None

Prohibited combinations None

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time

Contact with lecturer 60.

Assignments 120

Practical Research Project 100 Test(s) and Examination

Self-study 20


Methods of student

assessment

Final Assessement 40% Continuous Evaluation 60%

Total 100%

Name of Module BPS704 Psychometrics

Programme in which




Psychology

EMS Core


Module Description Psychometrics

Generic Module Name BPS Psychometrics


Credit value 20

Duration Semester


Level 8

Main outcomes After completion of this course, students should be able to: o Critically discuss the nature, characteristics, uses and abuses of

psychometric tests;

o Explain why use of assessment measures should be controlled, how control over the use of psychological assessment measures is

exercised in SA, statutory control, different categories of

psychological professionals who may use psychological measures, the role of the Professional Board for Psychology and the

protection of the public

o Describe and explain the legislative and ethical framework pertaining to psychological tests based on the roles played by

various users of psychological tests

o Evaluate selection techniques and decisions and determine fairness and bias involved

o Explain the basis and application of competency-based assessment o Apply their knowledge of psychometrics

Main content o An overview of assessment

o Psychological assessment: retrospective overview

o Levels of measurement o Reliability of measures

o Validity

o Norms o Developing a psychological measure

o Cross-cultural test adaptation and translation

o The practice of psychological assessment: o Controlling the use of measures, competing values and ethical

practice standards

o Administering psychological measures o Assessment of young children, physically disabled individuals,

mentally challenged learners and individuals with chronic

conditions

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o Computer-based and Internet-delivered assessment

o Use of assessment measures in various applied contexts:

o Interpreting and reporting assessment results o Factors affecting assessment results

o The future of psychological assessment

Pre-requisites Bachelors degree with major in Industrial Psychology

Co-requisites None



time

Contact with lecturer 60

Assignment and seminar 40

Tests and examinations 20 Self-study 80

Total learning hours 200 hours

Methods of student

assessment

Final Assessement 40% Continuous Evaluation 60%

Total 100%

Name of Module BPS705 Advanced Human Resource Management

Programme in which




Psychology

EMS Core


Module Description Advanced Human Resource Management

Generic Module Name Advanced Human Resource Management


Credit value 20

Duration Semester


Level 8

Main outcome On completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate: o Provide a critical discussion of the activities involved in HRM as

the intervening process in matching organizations and employees;

o Engage in a meaningful debate about the changing role of the human resource management function in organisations.

o Integrate the theoretical concepts and issues of human resource

management with the practical realities found in organizations; o Apply effective selection procedures, operations and techniques of

HR that is required to solve a particular problem in the filed.

Main Content o The changing context of SA organizations;

o HR Planning;

o Workforce diversity and regulatory challenges; o Job Analysis and work design;

o Recruitment and Selection;

o Performance management; o Career and development management in organizations;

o Job evaluation and compensation/Aids in the workplace;

o HR Information systems

Pre-requisites A B-degree in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management

Co-requisites None


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Time


Assignment and seminar 40

Tests and examinations 20 Self-study 80

Total learning hours 200 hours

Methods of Student

Assessment

Class participation 5%

Oral presentations 20% Written Assignments 30%

Case Studies 5%

Examination 40% Total: 100%

Name of Module BPS706 Practical Training

Programme in which




Psychology

EMS Elective


Module Description Practical Training

Generic Module Name Practical Training


Credit value 15

Duration Year (First and second semester)


Level 8

Main Outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

o Use psychometric tests in a professional and ethical manner.

o Identify and discuss the strengths, weaknesses, advantages and limitations of psychometric measuring instruments;

o Comply with appropriate test administration procedures (i.e.

familiar with the test administrator‘s roles/duties before, during and after a psychometric assessment in accordance with

psychometric standards and ethical principles

o Critically discuss the strengths, weaknesses, advantages and limitations of psychometric measuring instruments;

o Accurately administer, score and interpret psychometric test

results; o Compile information from a variety of instruments and sources to

formulate an integrated psychometric report

Main Contents o Administer a range of psychometric tests; (i.e. cognitive, interest and personality tests);

o Accurate scoring of psychometric tests and measuring

instruments; analysis and interpretation of test results; o Communication of psychometric test results (i.e. and observations;

Integrated psychometric reports.

Pre-requisites A B-degree in Industrial Psychology, Human Resource Management.

Co-requisites None



Time

Contact with lecturer 60 hours

Assignment and seminar 120 hours

Self-study 20 hours Total learning hours 200 hours

Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous evaluation by means of written Psychometric reports

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Name of Module BPS707 Labour Relations

Programme in which




Psychology

EMS Elective


Module Description Labour Relations

Generic Module Name Labour Relations


Credit value 15

Duration Semester


Level 8

Main Outcomes On completion of this module, students should be able to:

o Critically discuss the dynamic nature of the labour relationship in

local and international labour relations o Discuss the different frames of reference in labour relations and its

impact on the quality of the Employer-Employee relationship;

o Engage in critical debate regarding the role and duties of all parties involved in the labour relationship;

o Identify and provide a discussion about internal and external

factors (economic, political, social, cultural, ideological etc.) impacting on the relationship between Employers and Employees.

o Critically discuss the legislative framework regulating the

employment relationship (inter alia the S.A. Constitution, BCEA, LRA, SDA, SDLA).

o Evaluate and explain the role of trade unions and employer

organisations, and the various alternative dispute resolution procedures (negotiation, mediation, arbitration, CCMA)

Main Content o Labour relationship and labour relations system of various

countries. o The role of various stakeholders within the labour relations system

o Factors (economic, political, social, cultural, ideological etc.)

governing and regulating interaction between the various stakeholders.

o The South African labour relations system in societal and

historical context o The legislative framework governing the employment relationship

o The role of trade unions and employer organisations o The central roles of conflict and collective bargaining in the

tripartite relationship

o The distinction between alternative dispute resolution procedures o The role of industrial democracy and workers‘ participation,

organizational change and renewal processes and anticipated

future developments in labour relations in South Africa.

Pre-requisites A B-degree in Industrial Psychology, Human Resource Management

Co-requisites None


Breakdown of Learning Contact with lecturer 60

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Time Class Preparation 30

Assignments 30

Test(s) and Examination 5 Selfstudy 25


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous Evaluation (60%)

Formal Examination (40%)

Name of Module BPS708 Training Management

Programme in which




Psychology

EMS Elective


Module Description Training Management

Generic Module Name Training Management


Credit value 15

Duration Semester


Level 8


o Integrate and discuss theory and practice in managing Human

Resource Development; o Analyse and synthesise the local requirements of the NQF with

international trends;

o Apply and evaluate the transformational purpose and principles underpinning the skills development legislation in South Africa;

o Critically analyse an organizations‘ developmental needs, on an

individual level or general, and implement certain training interventions accordingly;

o Evaluate and apply the practical steps for planning, designing and

implementing a sustainable skills development strategy; o Critically evaluate the learning organisation as a performance

management tool;

o Critically analyse the roles in the management of the Human Resource Development function;

o Critically analyse and apply various HRD approaches; o Critically analyse and apply approaches in the evaluation of HRD

interventions.

Main Content o Essential aspects of the theory and practice of managing human

resource development from an outcomes-based approach. o International and local trends in HRD;

o Purpose and principles underpinning the Skills development

legislation in South Africa; o Training needs analyses;

o The design and implementation of various HRD interventions;

o Learning organization and performance management; o Managing the HRD function (e.g. marketing, budgeting, etc.)

o Technology-based learning, Adult Basic Education and Training,

Multi-skilling, Employment Equity and diversity training. o Training evaluation.

Pre-requisites A B-degree in Industrial Psychology that contains modules in Human

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Resources Management

Co-requisites None



Time


Class Preparation 30 Assignments 30

Test(s) and Examination 5

Selfstudy 25 Total learning Time: 150 Hours

Methods of Student

Assessment



Name of Module BPS811 Organisational Development: Diversity and Change

Management

Programme in which



Masters in Industrial

Psychology

EMS Core


Module Description OD: Diversity and Change Management

Genric Module Name OD: Diversity and Change Management


Credit value 20

Duration Semester


Level 9


o Diagnose complex organisational problems; o Apply and implement the action research paradigm in organisation

development;

o apply the systems perspective to planned organisational change;

o Critically compare and implement individual level interventions to

enhance individual performance;

o Critically evaluate and implement the most effective group level interventions to enhance group performance – based on a formal

diagnosis;

o Critically compare appropriate organisationsystem wide interventions and implement these in a planned change process to

enhance diversity;

o Evaluate and analyse the effectiveness of organisation development interventions and take appropriate steps to make

corrections.

Main Content o Advanced models of organisation diagnosis; o Models of planned organisation change;

o Dealing with resistance to change;

o Advanced techniques to improve employee empowerment, developing sensitivity towards diversity, and coaching;

o Advanced process consultation;

o Complex team and inter-group enhancement approaches; o Advances models of high-performing organisation, mergers,

acquisitions and strategy

o Ethical issues in planned organisational change and diversity.

Pre-requisites An Honours or 4-year Bachelor‘s degree in Industrial Psychology,

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Human Resource Management

Co-requisites None



Time


Contact with lecturer / tutor: 96 3



Practicals: 0

Selfstudy 54


Methods of Student

Assessment



Name of Module BPS812 Research Methodology

Programme in which




Psychology

EMS Core



Generic Module Name Research Methodology


Credit value 20

Duration Semester


Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of this module, students should be able to: o Critically discuss different research paradigms and their practical

applications

o Identify research problems

o Plan projects to solve such problems as individuals and in a team

context

o Evaluate the studies of other researchers o Write a research proposal

o Gather relevant information

o Analyse data o Interpret the information and come to appropriate conclusions

o Write a research report

o Present data to management o Discuss research issues.

Main Content o Advanced theory of research and research methodology

o Different research paradigms o Identification of research problems

o Project planning

o Ethical issues when doing research o Evaluation of the studies of other researchers

o Planning and conducting research

o Gathering of relevant information o Interpreting the information and reaching appropriate conclusions

o Reporting and presentation of findings



Co-requisites None

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Time





Practicals: 0

Selfstudy 54


Methods of Student

Assessment

Class participation 5% Case studies 5%

SPSS practical applications 10%

Research proposal 40% Class presentation of research results 10%

Written research report 30%

Name of Module BPS803 Counselling

Programme in which




Psychology

EMS Core


Module Description Counselling

Generic Module Name Counselling


Credit value 20

Duration Semester


Level 9

Main outcomes On completion of the module, students should be able to:

o Critically discuss current theory pertaining to counselling in

general and in the workplace; o Engage in critical debate regarding ethical practice and procedures

during a counseling relationship;

o Apply appropriate counselling strategies based on a needs assessment;

o Structure and apply counselling skills during practical and

context-specific counselling sessions.

Main content o Intensive assessment and interviewing

o Career planning and assist others in planning their careers o Recognise others in crises and assist in crisis management

o Be familiar with HIV/AIDS-, substance abuse counselling

o Conduct Stress management



Co-requisites None


Breakdown of Learning Hours Time-table requirement per week

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Time




Selfstudy 54


Methods of Student

Assessment

Class participation 10%

Oral presentations 35%

Written research report 35% Role plays 20%

Name of Module BPS817 Labour Relations

Programme in which




Psychology

EMS Elective


Module Description Labour Relations

Generic Module Name Labour Relations


Credit value 20

Duration Semester


Level 9

Main Outcomes After completion of the module, students should be able to: o Engage in critical debate regarding strategic labour relations

management;

o Critically discuss the impact of relevant South African labour legislation on the employer-employee relationship;

o Develop and communicate industrial relations policies and

procedures in line with legislation. o Discuss and apply strategies in conflict resolution,

o Evaluate grievance and disciplinary hearings

o Facilitate procedural and substantive negotiations o Discuss and evaluate the appropriateness of various disciplinary

procedures.

o Apply negotiation skills.

Main Content o Strategic Labour Relations management

o South African Labour Legislation o Comparative Labour Relations systems

o Labour Relations systems and procedures

o Negotiations o Disciplinary procedures and dispute mechanisms



Co-requisites None



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Time




Practicals: 0

Selfstudy 90


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous Assessment 60%

Formal Assessment 40%

Name of Module BPS818 Training Management

Programme in which




Psychology

EMS Elective


Module Description Training Management

Generic Module Name Training Management


Credit value 20

Duration Semester


Level 9

Main Outcomes After completion of this module students should be able to:

o Critically analyse and evaluate the clutch of learning and

development legislation and its impact on training and development in organisations.

o Evaluate and apply the various theories of learning to the

development and/or implementation of learning and development strategies and practices.

o Evaluate current thinking on workplace learning.

o Critically analyse how organisations can utilise their collective organisational knowledge to develop value-adding skills.

o Analyse and evaluate E-learning, online learning and blended

learning and their impact on workplace learning. o Evaluate Performance management systems and their uses as tools

to make learning and development decisions. o Evaluate best practices analyses and training needs analyses.

Main Content o Learning and development legislation

o Theories of learning o Current thinking on workplace learning

o Knowledge management

o Using collective organisational knowledge

o E-learning, online learning and blended learning

o Performance management systems

o Best practices analyses and training needs analyses



Co-requisites None



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Time




Selfstudy 80


Methods of Student

Assessment



Name of Module BPS 819 Assessment

Programme in which




Psychology

EMS Elective


Module Description Assessment

Generic Module Name Assessment

Alpha-numeric code BPS 819

Credit value 20

Duration Semester


Level 9

Main Outcomes After completion of this module, students should be able to: o Critically discuss competency based assessment

o Apply the principles and theories of competency based

assessment; o Engage in critical debate and/or discussions regarding emerging

issues and debates pertaining to competency based assessment;

o identify, analyse and deal with concrete and abstract problems faced by assessment practitioners, using appropriate approaches

o identify and analyse information needs and retrieve information

when conducting assessments; o critically analyse, synthesise and evaluate quantitative and

qualitative data to assist in the decision making process

Main Content o An overview of competency based assessment, from a national

and international perspective o The impact of legislation on the practice of assessments in general

and competency based assessments in particular o Validity, bias and reliability studies

o The development of competency based job profiles

o Competency based assessment techniques, including interviews, role plays, group exercises, presentations

o Generating assessment results/outcomes

o Interpreting and reporting assessment results o Legislative and other organisational factors impacting on

assessment results

o The future of competency based assessment and competencies for the future

o Ongoing researchComputer generated competency based

assessments

Pre-requisites An Honours or 4-year Bachelor‘s degree in Industrial Psychology, Human Resource Management or Psychology that contains modules in

Human Resource/Personnel Management and Psychometrics.

Co-requisites None

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Time

Hours




Selfstudy 80


Methods of Student

Assessment



Institute for Social Development

Module Name DVS703 : Development Management

Home Department Institute for Social Development

Module Code DVS703

Module description Development Management

Generic module name Development Studies 703

Credit Value 24

Duration 1 Semester


Level 7

Main Outcomes o To provide students with a conceptual introduction to, and the

opportunity to apply, basic tools and techniques of development

management o To introduce students to basic concepts and principles of

community development o To enhance students‘ capacity to apply concepts and principles to

actual situations

o To enable students to consider development problems in communities that they know and to consider responses to those

problems

o To enhance students‘ capacities to develop their own ideas and to communicate their ideas clearly

o To strengthen students‘ capacity to work in teams

o To reinforce students‘ inclination toward and commitment to service

o To build students‘ confidence and self-esteem, so that they see

themselves as potential leaders of and contributors to development in their communities

Main Content o Topics that will be covered include:

o Theoretical overview of Development Management

o Development Management in practice o Situation Assessment

o Programme Conceptualization and Planning

o Programme Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation o Use of Management Information Systems

o Budgeting and Financial Management

o Resource Mobilization o Negotiation and Representation

o Leadership and Empowerment

Pre-requisites Faculty Honours admission requirements

Co-requisites None


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Time



Reading 25

Papers 25

Group assignments 30

Extra-class activities 10

Self-study 120


Methods of Student

Assessment

Class participation and presentations, 2 seminar papers, 5 group assignments, class tests and final examination (externally moderated)

Method of Lecturer

Assessment

Lecturer is assessed through confidential evaluations written by

students during the last class of the semester

Module Name DVST 706 : Social Policy and Development


Module Code DVS706

Module Description Social Policy and Development

Credit Value 24

Duration 1 Semester

Module Type Program

Level 7

Main Outcomes Outcomes of the course o Upon completion of the course students should

o Have a framework within which to understand global problems of

poverty and development; o Have the ability to understand, formulate and critique social policy

in developing countries such as South Africa;

o Have an overview of key social-economic policy areas such as employment creation, social security, education and training,

health and labour, against the backdrop of poverty and inequality

in developing countries such as South Africa; o Have improved analytical and writing skills, which are critical to

engaging in policy debates.

Main Content o Introduction to the course

o Social issues and problems in our time o Social Policy as a response: Definitions, models and challenges

o The socio-economic context – coping with social problems within the context of globalisation

o Models of social security

o The crisis of the socialist, social-democratic model and conservative welfare states

o The spread of the neo-liberal model to developing nations: South

Africa and Chile o The relevance of gender to social policy: Measuring the impact of

social policy

o Measuring the impact of social policy o The challenge for social policy in developing countries

o Labour

o Job creation strategies: Small Business and Public works programmes.

o Health

o Education

Pre-requisites None

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Co-requisites None



Time

Contact with lecturer: 28 hours

Assignments & tasks: 100 hours

Tests & examinations: 48 hours

Self-study 64 hours

Total Learning Time 240 hours

Methods of Student

Assessment

Weekly preparation papers, 2 long assignments, examination

Module Name DVS731 : Theories of Social Transformation


Module Code DVS731

Module Description Theories of Social Transformation


Credit Value 24

Duration 1 Semester


Level 7

Main Outcomes o Students will have an understanding basic concepts critical to the development debate

o Students will have an understanding of the dynamics

o between these concepts and role-players within o development

o Students will have an understanding the historical context

o of the various theories of social transformation o Students will have an understanding how these theories fit

o into the current debate around development

o Students will be able to apply these theories to o contemporary developmental issues

o Students will be able to apply these concepts to

o contemporary South African development debate

Main Content o The central backbone of this course is Development

o Theory. o This we may divide into three streams: Marxist

o Development theories, Modernisation theory, and Other Social

theory. o Neo-liberal economic theories associated with the World

o Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

o We examine all of these theories with special reference to o South Africa.

o We look at a number of basic sociological concepts which

o illuminate the theories mentioned above i.e topics like the o nature of power, civil society and the nature of the state

Pre-requisites Faculty Honours admission requirements

Co-requisites None



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Time


Reading 132

Papers 50

Preparation for semester and class tests

34


Methods of Student

Assessment

Participation, 2 papers, semester test, 5 class tests and final

examination. Externally moderated

Method of Lecturer

Assessment

Lecturer is assessed through confidential evaluations written by students during the last class of the semester

Module Name DVS732 : Economics for Development Studies


Module Code DVS732

Module description Economics for Development Studies


Credit Value 24

Duration 1 Semester


Level 7

Main Outcomes Upon completion of the course students should

o Be acquainted with the recent economic history of a range of countries with economic policies of interest to developing

countries.

o Have an insight into the nature of the economic debates between free marketers, socialist democrats, socialists and developmental

economists.

o Know some of the more technical contemporary economic terminology important for an understanding of the discussions of

economic issues in the media;

o Develop a better understanding relevance of some of the contemporary economic policies for a developing country of the

student‘s choice.

Main Content o The nature of a free market economy and the limited but crucial regulating role a government plays in such an economy.

o The key economic policies and debates in two countries with a

free market orientation, e.g. the USA, Chile or Uganda. o The key features of a number welfare capitalist economies, with a

social democratic or social market orientation.

o Some of the key economic and social policies adopted in at least one welfare capitalist state, e.g. in Sweden, Germany or Norway.

o The key economic policies of socialist states, including a

discussion of the policies and reasons for transition of previous socialist states.

o In broad outlines, the economic history of at least two socialist

states, e.g. of Cuba, of the Soviet Union or of Mao‘s China. o The key economic strategies adopted in developmental states, and

an overview of the reasons for their success.

o An understanding in broad outlines of the history of two counties in which a successful developmental state emerged, e.g. of

Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan or of China post 1978.

o An understanding, in the light of the experiences of the other

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countries, of the specific challenges faced by at least one African

country, e.g. Ethiopia.

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 54


Methods of Student

Assessment

Weekly preparation for short tests on prescribed reading, 2 short (8-

10pp) essays, an overview test and an examination (Externally moderated)

Module Name DVS733 : Research Methodology


Module Code DVS733


Generic Module Name Development Studies 733

Credit Value 24


Duration 1 Semester

Level 7

Main Outcomes A student will be able to: 1. to understand the logic and principles that guides social enquiry

2. to master the methods and techniques used to conduct social

research using the different research paradigms and traditions 3 to apply correctly the different research paradigms, methods and

techniques in the real world in real situations amongst real people.

This module has a strong practical and empirical dimension and character. Social research methods cannot only be taught. In order to

master the methods and techniques and to understand the philosophy

and logic underpinning it, one has to apply the methods and techniques in the real world

Main Content o The module will focus on: o The philosophy of science

o The different types of research

o Research design and problem formulation o Quantitative research design (surveys, sampling, questionnaire

construction)

o Qualitative studies

o Participatory action research (par)

o Evaluative research

o Ethics and politics of (social) research

Pre-requisite modules Faculty Honours admission requirements


Prohibited module

Combination

None


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Time


Selfstudy 214


Methods of Student

Assessment

Active participation of students, a number of minor written worksheets, number of small class tests (non counting for year mark), one major

empirical research project and a 3 hour 40 minute open book

examination (Externally moderated)

Module Name DVS734 : Urban and Regional Development


Module Code DVS734

Module Description Urban and Regional Development


Credit Value 24


Duration 1 Semester

Level 7

Main Outcomes The student will be able to

o Understand key historical and contemporary theories and

concepts in social development generally and rural development theory and practice in particular

o To apply these concepts to case study material drawn from the

current South African and Southern African context. o To critically engage in debate and discussion of current official

policy thinking and theoretical frameworks in relation to rural

development in South and Southern Africa. o To understand why some local rural development initiatives

o practices/interventions succeeded while others failed through

o application of theoretical tools to empirical situations

Main Content The module will focus on

o Overview of the state of underdevelopment of the rural areas in

Southern Africa with reference to rural poverty and its manifold of socio economic implications for both rural and urban areas

o Analysis of the main theories of rural development, dealing with

both the establish approaches like modernization theory as well a the more recent holistic, post modern and substantivist approaches

including sustainable rural development paradigm o The Sustainable Rural Livelihood Approach as a methodological

tool to the development of the rural areas

o Micro and Rural Finance and MFIs as an critical interventionist strategy to sustainable rural development

o The Land Reform Programme and its potential role in (under)

development of our rural hinterland. o The efficacy, sustainability and economic viability of

contemporary Poverty Reduction Strategies

Pre-requisite modules Faculty Honours admission requirements


Prohibited module

Combination

None


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Time


Selfstudy 212


Methods of Student

Assessment

Active participation of students, a number of minor written worksheets, one major assignments and a 3 hour examination (Externally

moderated)

Module Name DVS746: Community Development in Theory and Practice


Module Code DVS746

Module Description Community Development in Theory and Practice


Credit Value 24

Duration 1 semester


Level 7

Main Outcomes Aims of the course: o To create a more complete understanding and clarity on:

o The theoretical origins of community development

o Theoretical changes regarding community development within the broader framework of development thinking

o The current views on community development based on the

practical situation in South Africa and Africa and the Third World o To stimulate critical thought and academic debate on the topic of

community development

o To introduce students to basic concepts and principles of community development and to enhance students‘ capacity to

apply concepts and principles to actual situations

o To provide students with the opportunity to apply basic tools needed to facilitate action in the 21st century

o To enable students to consider development problems in

communities that they know and to consider responses to those problems

Main Content Specific module content

o Conceptualization of community development within the

framework of current development thinking o Classical Development Theories

o Alterative Development Theories o Building a base for Community Development

o Legislative framework of Community Development

o Participatory Rural Appraisal (PAR) o Community Development Process

o Assessing Community

o Community Development Lessons from NGOs o Community Action Plan and

o Application Community Action Plan

o Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E) o Communication Skills and CD

o Leadership and CD

Pre-requisites Degree

Co-requisites None



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Time


Reading 35

Papers 35

Internship/Research report 40


Self-study 90


Methods of Student

Assessment

Class participation, one individual based long essay (8 pages) and one

short essay (6 pages) as well as an internship report (8 pages). group assignments, class tests and final examination

Method of Lecturer

Assessment



Module Name DVS807 : Social Policy and Development

Home Department ISD

Module description Social Policy for Developing Countries


Alpha-numeric code DVS807

Credit Value 24

Duration 1 Semester

Module Type 267250

Level Programme

Main Outcomes Outcomes of the course

Upon completion of the course students should o Understand how different historical experiences and socio-

political perspectives may lead to different kinds of policies;

o Critically analyse social policies appropriate for a developing country;

o Understand how policies are formulated and institutionalised;

o Have a thorough understanding of social policy in a number of key fields;

o Be able to write a green paper on a social policy issue.

Main Content o Social issues and problems in our time o Social Policy as a response: Definitions, models and challenges

o The socio-economic context – coping with social problems within

the context of globalisation o Models of social security

o The social-democratic model and conservative welfare states

o The spread of the neo-liberal model to developing nations: South Africa and Chile; problem of this model

o The Developmental State

o The relevance of gender to social policy o Measuring the impact of social policy

o The challenge for social policy in developing countries

o Labour policies important for social development, with specific

reference to the debates in South Africa

o Education policies important for social development, with specific

reference to the debates in South Africa o Job creation strategies: Public works programmes.

o Health policies important for social development with specific

reference to the South African debates. o The impact on the environment of all social and economic

policies.

Pre-requisites None

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Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 80


Methods of Student

Assessment

5 Weekly preparation papers, 1 long assignment, examination (Externally moderated)

Module Name DVS808 : Development Management

Home Department ISD

Module description Development Management



Credit Value 24

Duration 2 semester


Level 8

Main Outcomes o To provide students with a theoretical understanding and

conceptual introduction to development management o To provide students the opportunity to apply, basic tools and

techniques of development management

o To introduce students to basic concepts and principles of community development

o To enhance students‘ capacity to apply concepts and principles to

actual situations o To enable students to consider development problems in

communities that they know and to consider responses to those

problems

Main Content Topics that will be covered include: o Overview of Development Management

o Contextualisation of development

o Contemporary Management Theories and Approaches o Critiques of and Alternatives to Conventional Planning and

Management Ideas and Practices o The institutional role players in development

o Development Management in practice: i.e. Public participation

and integrated development planning o Situation Assessment, Programme Conceptualization and Planning

o Programme Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation

o Use of Management Information Systems o Budgeting and Financial Management

o Resource Mobilization

o Negotiation and Representation o Leadership and Empowerment

Pre-requisites Honours

Co-requisites None



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Time


Reading 100

Papers 60




Methods of Student

Assessment

Presentations, Seminar papers, class test and final examination

Method of Lecturer

Assessment


Module Name DVS831: Theories of Social Transformation - Masters


Module Code DVS831

Module Description Theories of Social Transformation


Credit Value 24

Duration 1 semester


Level 9

Main Outcomes o Students will have an understanding of basic concepts critical to

the development debate o Students will have an understanding of the dynamics between

these concepts and role-players within the international

development context o Students will have an ability to deconstruct debate around

development though the application of social theories.

o Students will make class presentations to fellow masters students o Students will have an an ability to think critically about issues

surrounding social transformation

Main Content o Development Theory.

o Divided into three streams: Marxist Development theories, Modernisation theory, and other

social theory i.e.

o Neo-liberal and Keynesian macro -economic theories o Other topics like the globalisation (Castells), nature of Power

(Foucault), post- Modernism (Ferguson, Escobar, Fanon), structuration (Giddens) and the nature of the state.

o Finally in the course the Social Choice Theory of Amartya Sen

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours


Reading 180

Papers 36


Methods of Student

Assessment

Participation, 7 papers (of which one paper serve as the theoretical

chapter of their theses), final oral examination

Method of Lecturer

Assessment


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Module Name DVS832: Economics for Development Studies


Module Code DVS832

Module Description Economics for Development


Credit Value 24

Duration 1 Semester


Level 9


o Be thoroughly acquainted with the economic terminology and the economic theories relevant for the understanding of a number of

key economic policies at the micro-, meso- and macro-level that are critical for development

o Have developed the ability to argue for or against the applicability

of specific economic policies based on a rigorous theoretical and comparative analysis.

o Have developed a thorough understanding of domestic and

international as well as the economic, legal, political and cultural determinants of the variance in the developmental outcome of

different economic policies across different countries

o Be acquainted with the political-economic development experiences of a broad range of developed and developing

countries

Main Content o Overview, application and critical analysis of different

institutional economic and political-economic theories relevant for a comparative analysis of the developmental outcome of different

types of political-economic systems

o Critical analysis of the developmental impact of the economic system, that is, different types of economic policies and economic

institutions at the micro- (organisational), meso- (industry/market)

and macro (economy) level. Policies and other institutions

discussed vary depending on the interest and background of the

students and the current developmental relevance and may

comprise some of the following: • micro-level: property rights regimes (ownership),

governance structures, contracting, corporate social

responsibility, organisational culture etc • meso-level: industry regulations, competition policies,

market liberalisation, privatisations • macro-level: inflation policies, monetary policies,

(un)employment policies etc

• Critical analysis of the influence of the legal and judicial system on development

o Critical analysis of the influence of the political-constitutional

system on development o Critical analysis of the international economic system (e.g.

international treaties, multilateral agreements etc) on development

o Critical analysis of the influence of the cultural system, such as religions, social norms, collective beliefs and traditions on

development

o Critical discussion of the (systemic and non-systemic) determinants of the development and dynamics of economic and

financial crises

o Depending on the interest and background of the students as well

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as the current developmental relevance, up to 6 different country

experiences from low, middle, and high income countries are

discussed (such as, for example, China, South Africa, Argentine, Bolivia, Brazil, Malaysia, Germany, Sweden, India, Russia, Cuba

etc) and are systematically compared.

Pre-requisites Preferably the honours in Comparative Economics, the masters in

Poverty Alleviation and Public Finance or other courses or experiences which can provide the students with an equivalent economic

background on development

Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 100


Methods of Student

Assessment

A varying combination of the following: One to two case studies &

presentations, two short essays (a 8 to 10 pages) or one long essay (25 to 30 pages), final written exam (externally moderated)

Module Name DVS834 : Urban and Regional Development


Module Topic Urban and Regional Development


Alpha-numeric Code DVS834

Credit Value 24


Duration 1 Semester

Level 8

Main Outcomes 1. Understand key historical and contemporary concepts in rural

development theory and practice

2. Ability to apply these concepts to case study material drawn from the current South African and Southern African context.

3. Ability to critically engage in debate and discussion of current

official policy thinking and theoretical frameworks in relation to rural development in South and Southern Africa.

4. Ability to understand why some local rural development

initiatives practices/interventions succeeded while others failed through application of theoretical tools to empirical situations

5. Ability to contribute to a critical debate regarding appropriate

rural development strategies and general policy development for SA


The Masters module broadly covers the same crucial aspects and

themes covered in the Honours module with more concentrated focus

on theories and some additional themes included.

1. Overview of the state of underdevelopment of the rural areas in Southern Africa with reference to rural poverty and its manifold of

socio economic implications for both rural and urban areas

2. Analysis of the main theories of rural development, dealing with both the establish approaches like modernization theory as well a

the more recent holistic, post modern and substantivist approaches

including sustainable rural development paradigm

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3. Different agri economic models for Africa

4. The Sustainable Rural Livelihood Approach as a methodological

tool to the development of the rural areas 5. Exploration and assessment of Government‘s contemporary

conceptual thinking and policy implementation (ISRDS) regarding

the sustainable economic transformation of the rural areas of SA. 6. Micro and Rural Finance and MFIs as an critical interventionist

strategy to sustainable rural development

7. Pro – Poor Tourism and Sustainable Rural development 8. The Land Reform Programme and its potential role in (under)

development of our rural hinterland.

9. Rural Education: Sowing the Seeds of Learning 10. The efficacy, sustainability and economic viability of

contemporary Poverty Reduction Strategies

11. Designing a conceptual framework for appropriate and sustainable agri rural development for SA

Pre-requisite modules Normal academic requirements relevant for entrée to Masters.

Co-requisite modules Masters

Prohibited module

Combination

None


Time



Assignments & tasks: 0 Practicals p.w.

Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w.

Selfstudy 212


Methods of Student

Assessment

Active participation of students, a number of minor written worksheets,

three major assignments and a 3.5 hour examination

Module Name DVS839 : Social Problems


Module Topic Social Problems


Alpha-numeric Code DVS 839

Credit Value 24



Level 8

Main Outcomes o Understanding of the dynamics various social problems o Understanding of the historical context within which social

problems exist in South Africa and the importance of paying

attention to historical context o Understanding of social problems within a development

framework

o Understand how some social problems can be socially constructed

that further the agendas of those in power

o Ability to apply critical eye to development itself through the

exploration of the deeper causes of social problems (e.g., social, economic & structural inequality)

o Deep historical exploration and sharing of own

social/cultural/familial group to evidence social challenges and strengths.

o Some experience with teaching honours students

Main Content o Application of work of current development theorists to

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understand elements and critique social problems and

development in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa

o Use of theoretical work of current development theorists to critically explore the concepts of poverty, poverty reduction and

poverty production

o Use of recent critiques of development paradigms to propose alternative approaches to social problems and their resolution

o Use of specific case studies of social problems as selected by

students in consultation with the lecturing staff to apply and critique these theoretical approaches



Prohibited module

Combination

None


Time






Selfstudy 201


Methods of Student

Assessment

Class participation and presentations (10%) Preparation of research proposal (10%)

Research project and seminar paper (30)

Final examination (40%)

Module Name DVS841 : Research Method


Module Topic Research Methods


Alpha-numeric Code DVS 841

Credit Value 24



Level 8

Main Outcomes A student will be able to:

1. understand the logic and principles that guides social enquiry 2. examine the most influential paradigms/traditions of social

sciences, that include logical positivism,

interpretisvism/phenomenology, critical theory, feminism and post-modernism

3. understand that research includes quantitative, qualitative or

participatory methods

4. master the methods and techniques used to conduct social

research using the different research paradigms and traditions

5. understand that research is a process and involves a number of different stages

6. Access a range of appropriate information as the basis for research

using different methodological tools 7. Analyse and synthesise gathered information

8. Include researched material in reports

9. Interpret documents for their value in terms of their research

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content

10. construct a research proposal for Masters dissertation


o Introduction to literature and referencing procedures

o The planning of a research proposals

o The philosophy of science

o The scientific research process o The different types of research

o Research design and problem formulation

o Quantitative research design (surveys, sampling, questionnaire construction)

o Qualitative studies

o Participatory action research (par) o Evaluative research

o The ethics and politics of social research o Data collection and sampling methods

o Data processing, data analysis and interpretation of results

o Introduction to computer packages, computer analysis of data

o Graphical representation of results.

o Report writing



Prohibited module

Combination

None


Time





Selfstudy 214


Methods of Student

Assessment

Class participation and presentations (10%)

Preparation of research proposal (10%)

Research project and seminar paper (30)

Final examination (40%)

Module Name DVS843 : Poverty and Public Finance

Home Department ISD

Module description Poverty and Public Finance



Credit Value 24

Duration 1 Semester


Level 8


o have a detailed understanding of concepts, causes and measures of

(under)development and poverty (reduction) o have a detailed understanding of different means of public finance

and to what extent they can contribute to enabling both

development and poverty alleviation. o have a detailed understanding of, be able to critically discuss and

to apply relevant economic theories in the field of public

economics and development economics to problems related to

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public finance, development and poverty alleviation.

o have a detailed understanding of the economic, political and

cultural determinants and of the institutional and situational context dependency of the effectiveness of different means of

public finance.

o have the ability to derive theory based policy recommendations that enable development and poverty alleviation and that are

adapted to developing country contexts.

Main Content o A thorough conceptualisation and critical analysis of different

definitions and measurements causes of (under)development and poverty

o Overview and critical analysis of different economic theories of

(under) development. o Overview and critical analysis of (micro) economic theories in the

field of public and development economics that are relevant for the analysis of the effectiveness of means of public finance,

especially Neoclassical Economics, New Institutional Economics

and Behavioural Economics

o Critical discussion of the possibilities and limitations and

determinants of the following means of public finance to enable

development and poverty alleviation: o Savings & Remittances

o Direct and Indirect Taxation

o State Owned Enterprises o Privatisations

o Public Private Partnerships

o Foreign (Direct & Portfolio) Investments o (Official and Private) Foreign Aid

o Two Case Studies: The Determinants of Foreign Aid Effectiveness

& Negotiating Public Private Partnership Contracts

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 100


Methods of Student

Assessment

Course Work: Memorandum writing exercise, two short essays, two case studies including presentations, final written exam

Module Name DVS846 : Community Development in Theory and Practice

Home Department ISD

Module description Community Development in Theory and Practice



Credit Value 24

Duration 1 semester


Level Masters

Main Outcomes Aims:

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o To provide students with a conceptual introduction to, and the

opportunity to apply, basic tools and techniques of community

development, including: o Conceptualization and theories of community development

o Historical and theoretical roots of community development

o Community development principles, processes, models and debates

o Assessment of communities

o The community action planning process o Dealing with differences and diversity

o Basic group processes

o Community communications o Impact assessment and measuring outcomes

o Networks, partnerships and coalitions

o The local economic base and strategies for economic development o Participatory research approaches

o Leadership in communities

o To enhance students‘ capacity to apply concepts and principles to

actual situations and equip students with practical skills in

facilitating a participatory, people centred grassroots process;

o To reinforce students‘ inclination toward and commitment to service

o To build students‘ confidence and self-esteem, so that they see

themselves as potential leaders of and contributors to development in their communities and in their country

o The course will broaden the experience of people in community

development practice who work in such specific areas as health education, worker education, environmental education and

training, rural development and local government, agriculture,

public works programmes etc. o It will empower students to function effectively and expand their

knowledge in a rapidly changing micro and macro society.

Main Content Programme outline:

o I : Community Development Theory:

o This section introduces community development theory: The

following aspects will be addressed: o Defining and examining the concept of community and

understanding the differences in a historical, urban or rural

context. o An examination of the historical and theoretical roots of

community development and the linkage between these and

various current theories of practice. Current strategies for community regeneration and development which promote

sustainability in their local areas will be explored.

o Defining community development, its link to poverty reduction processes, Community development principles and practices,

community relations and community development in developing

countries and South Africa o A general overview of the community development field will be

provided and an introduction to the key principles and debates in

community development. o A critical examination of the process of community development

and associated projects by discussing a number of models through

which this work is undertaken.

o Major Issues in Community Development This section aims to

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critically explore the impact of some ‗key issues‘ and how they

impact on community development. Examples of such topics are:

o Gender and community development o The environment and community development

o The impact of globalisation (globalisation) of the local economy

o II : Community Development Practice: o This section introduces community development practice: The

following aspects will be addressed:

o The first section aims to engage students in the key processes, stages, skills and knowledge involved in community development

and project management.

o Practical issues of community development will be dealt with including community mobilisation and how to engage community

members in participatory methods of dealing with community

challenges as well as handling local initiatives. o Students will be introduced to the field of project management,

planning and control with particular emphasis on community-

based development projects.

Pre-requisites Honour‘s degree

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours


Reading 100

Papers 60




Methods of Student

Assessment

Assessment:

Throughout the semester a diversified mode of evaluation will be

carried out which includes the following:

Long essay on individual prescribed topics

Class participation

Group work and presentations Research project and internship

Externally moderated

Method of Lecturer

Assessment



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Business

Communication

MDP569 MDP579 - C - - - - - - - - -

Business Finance MDP580

ADM668

MDP581

None C - E - E - - - - - -

Economics for

Managers

MDP549

ADM617

MAN749

MDP548/A

ADM616/

MAN748

- E E C C C C C C C C

Employee Management MDP578

MAN651

MAN755

MDP551/A

ADM618/

MAN751

- E E - - C -- - - C -

Finance Research &

Communication

FRC611

RCF711

ADM616/

MAN748

- - C - - - - - - -

Financial Accounting 1 ACC681

ACC781

MDP553/A

DM619/M

AN753

- - E C - E C - C E C

Financial & Analytical

Techniques

ADM635 ADM622

MDP556

- - - E - - - - - - -

Financial Management MDP556

ADM622

MAN756

MDP580/A

DM668/AD

M616/MA

N748

- E E C C E C C C C C

Information Systems &

Technology

ADM647

MAN747

- - - C C - E E C C C C

Intro to Information

Systems

MDP550 - C - - - - - - - - - -

Management Skills

Development

MDP579 - C - - - - - - - - - -

Marketing MDP554

ADM620

MAN754

- - E C - - C - C C C -

Operations

Management

MDP557

ADM623

MAN757

MDP551/A

DM618/M

AN751

- E C - - C - C C C -

Principles of

Management

Accounting

MDP553

ADM619

MAN753

- - E E C C C C E C - C

Principles of

Management &

Business

MDP551

ADM618

MAN751

- C - C C C C C C C C C

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CORE MODULES cont

Quantitative Analysis MDP548

ADM616

MAN748

MDP580/

581

ADM668

- E E C C E C E - C C

Quantitative Mgt

Topics - see Fin &

Analytical Techniques

MAN710 ADM622

MAN756

- - E - E - E - E

Research & Comm for

Business

ADM626

RCB711

ADM618

MAN751

- - C - C - C - - -

Strategic Management ADM629

MAN769

ADM618/

MAN751,A

DM620/M

AN754,

ADM623/

MAN757

- - E E - C E C E C E

SME consulting ADM610

MAN732

C – Core

E – Elective

- - Not Applicable

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FINANCE & FINANCIAL PLANNING

Adv. Financial

Management

MAN704 MAN312/

ADM622MAN756

- - E - E C - C E C

Retirement Planning RPP715 IST714/ IST310/

LTI614

- - - - - - E - -

Adv Management

Accounting

MAN745 ADM619/

MAN753

- - - - E E E E E E

Financial Accounting

2

ACC782 ACC681/ ACC781 - - - - C - E E E

Financial Analysis MAN706

ACC681

ACC781

MAN604,MAN704 - - - - - E - C E E

Financial Planning ADM632 ADM668, ADM622 - - - C - - - - - -

Finance Research FRP711 MAN314,ADM626

FRC311, RCF711;

MAN307,ADM605

MAN705;MAN312

MAN756,ADM622

- - - - E - C - -

Finance Research

Report

FRR711 FRP711 - - - - - E - C - -

Finance Seminar

(Currency Risk

Management)

MAN742 MAN307/ ADM605/

MAN705

- - - - - E - E E E

Financial Statement

Analysis

FSA711 ADM681/ ACC781 - - - - - E - E - -

Investment Analysis ADM780/

MAN780

MAN307/ MAN605/

MAN705

- - E - - E - E E E

Investment

Management

ADM605/

MAN705

MAN234/ ADM622/

MAN756

- - E - - C - C E E

Long-term Insurance LTI614 None - - - C - - - - - -

Long-term Insurance IST713 MAN234 ADM668

ADM622 MAN756

- - - - - E - E - -

Research & Comms

for Finance

RCF711 ADM616/ MAN748 - C - C - E

Short-term Insurance

& Risk

IST611

IST712

None - - - C - E E - -

Statistics for

Investments

MAN787 ADM616/ MAN748 - - - - - C E C E E

Tax & Estate

Planning

ADM631 ADM668/ ADM622 - - - C - - - - - -

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MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Advanced Employee

Management

MAN714 MAN324/MAN651/M

AN755

- - E - E - E -

Advanced Marketing MAN702 MAN231/

ADM620/MAN754

- - E - E - E -

Analytical and Critical

Thinking


RCB711

- - E - E - E -

Consumer Research CRO711 MAN314/ ADM626/

RCB711

- - E - E - - -

Contemp. Management

Topics - Corporate

Governance

MAN709 ADM618/MAN751 - - E E E E E E

Entrepreneurship &

Enterprise Development

ADM607/

MAN711

MDP551/

ADM618/ MAN751

- E E - E - E -

Field Study (30 credits) MAN717 MRP711 - - - - E E - -

Global Marketing MAN719 MAN554/ ADM620/

MAN754

- - E - E - E -

Management

Information Systems

MAN712 ADM647/ MAN747 - - E E E E - E

Management Research MRP711 MAN314/ ADM626/

RCB711

- - E - E - - E

Management Research

Report

MRR711 MRP711 - E - E C - - -

Project Management MAN620

MAN720

MAN233/ADM623/

MAN757

- E E E E E E E

Services Marketing MAN728 MDP554/ ADM620/

MAN754

- - E - E - E -

SME Management MDP531

MAN631

MAN731

MDP551/ ADM618/

MAN751

- E E - E - E -

Strategy and Global

Competition


MAN769

- - - - E -

Supply Chain

Management

MAN730 MAN233/

ADM623/MAN757

- - E - - E

Technical Report MAN763 MRP711 - - - E - - E

World Class Operations MAN721 MAN233/

ADM623/MAN757

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C: Core

E: Elective

--: Not applicable

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MDP CORE MODULES

Name of module Business Communication

Programme Senior Management Develoment

Programme

Core

Alpha-numeric code MDP569

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 6

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students should be able to: o Read and analyse case studies, do presentations and write reports

based on presentations

o Identify problems, research those problems, do presentations and write up reports based on the research.

Main Content 1. Case analysis

2. Presentations: Group & individual (including Power Point)

3. Report writing based on case study analysis

4. Researching problems

5. Identifying research tools

6. Collating and interpreting data 7. Independent report writing (formats)

8. Introducing: Investigative feasibility reports

Pre-requisites MDP579


Time





Selfstudy 44



Methods of Student

Assessment

Assignments; Tests; Case studies (60%); Examination (40%)

Home Department School of Business and Finance

Module Topic Business Finance

Alpha-numeric code MDP580/MDP581

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


offered

1st and 2nd


module is offered.

MDP

Level 5

Main Outcomes At the end of the module students will be able to:

o Compute mathematical calculations used in financial management;

o Understand and interpret graphs and basic descriptive statistics;

o Interpret financial statements through ratio analysis; and o Demonstrate an understanding of the basic use of analytical

techniques in finance.

Main Content o Basic operations and fractions; o Percents and their applications;

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o Graphs and basic statistics;

o Financial management concepts;

o Financial statements and analysis (ratios); o Risk and return;

o Time value of money;

o Valuation of shares and bonds; o Cash flows, budgeting and working capital management;

o Capital budgeting

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours



Assessment 15

Practicals: 43

Selfstudy 40


Methods of Student

Assessment

Tests, Assignments, Practicals (60%), Examination (40%)

Assessment Module type CFA

Module Topic Introduction to Information Systems


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


module is offered.

MDP

Level 5

Main Outcomes The course aims to develop foundational competencies in the use of

information systems and information technology as a personal

productivity tool and in organizational decision-making and problem-solving.

On completion of the course the student will be able to demonstrate:

o Demonstrate the use personal computer technology effectively and productively.

o Use the computer to organize and manage information at a personal level.

o Know and understand the role of information systems in

supporting organizational operations and decision-making o Know and understand the place of the information systems

department in organizations

Main Content o The use of information systems (IS) and information technology

in decision-making and problem-solving. The module provides an

overview of business information systems –

transaction processing systems,

functional management IS

end-user computing and systems development o Practical exposure to PC-based tools such as Windows, word-

processing, spreadsheets, databases and the Internet.

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None

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Time

Hours



Assessment 20

Practicals: 14

Selfstudy


Methods of Student

Assessment

Tests, Assignments, Practicals (60%), Examination (40%)


Name of module Management Skills Development

Programme Management Development Programme Core

Alpha-numeric code MDP 579

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 5

Main Outcomes The module aims to develop listening, writing, reading, speaking and life-skills. On completion the student will have demonstrated

competence to

o Manage their own and cooperative learning processes as well as expressing well-informed points of view in a confident way

o Formulate diverse types of well-constructed academic and

business writing (e.g. business correspondence, assignments) in a professional manner.

o Apply academic reading skills in various contexts, e.g. text books

& articles in journals, newspapers, magazines. o Use accurate and appropriate language in oral and written

communication

o Deliver well-developed oral presentations and express coherent, informed points of view in oral discussions.

o Apply cross-cultural communication strategies successfully in oral

communication o Demonstrate their ability to effectively manage learning time

using planning techniques.

Main Content 1. Listening and note-taking skills.

2. Learning to write and writing to learn, e.g. constructing coherent

paragraphs, summarising and paraphrasing skills . 3. Introducing students to multiple reading strategies, e.g. pre-

reading skills, reading with comprehension, and critical reading.

4. Organising, managing and controlling a coherent, formal presentation

5. Problem diagnosis

6. Task and time management, career planning, giving instructions and delegating

Pre-requisites Management Skills Development

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Time



Assignments & tasks: 50 3 lectures 0 Tutorials


Selfstudy 54


Methods of Student

Assessment

Assignments; Tutorials; Tests; Case studies (60%); Examination (40%)

Name of module Principles of Management and Business

Programme Management Development Programme Core


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 5

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student will be able to: o Demonstrate a clear understanding of management and business

concepts

o Apply the principles of management by using personal and group exercises that draw on student experience, self-assessment, work

applications, and situational management techniques.

Main Content This module covers all key management topics and concepts. It is

comprehensive in scope and key outcomes are reinforced throughout the module. The business is presented as a system and managers must

work within a system of relationships.

o Managing in a global environment: Management, Culture, Ethics, Social Responsibility

o Planning: Creative problem-solving and decision-making;

Strategic and Operational Planning Process;

o Organising: Organising and Delegating Work; Managing Change,

Innovation and Diversity; Human Resources Management and

Staffing o Leading: Organisational Behaviour; Team Leadership;

Communicating for Results; Leading with Influence

o Controlling: Control Systems, Financial and Human; Operations, Quality, Technology and Information Systems


Time





Practicals/Tutorials: 20 1 lecture and 2 tutorials

Selfstudy 50


Methods of Student

Assessment

Semester test, Group report, Assignments/case studies, Tutorials &

Unannounced class tests (60%); Examination 40%)

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CORE MODULES – MANAGEMENT & FINANCE DIVISIONS

Name of module Business Finance

Programme Advanced Diploma Management & ADM(Financial

Planning)

Core

Alpha-numeric code ADM668

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 6

Main Outcomes At the end of the module students should be able to: o Compute mathematical calculations used in financial anagement;

o Interpret graphs and descriptive statistics;

o Analyse and interpret financial statements; and o Demonstrate an understanding of the use of analytical techniques

in finance.

Main Content o Basic operations and fractions;

o Percents and their applications;

o Graphs and basic statistics;

o Financial management concepts;

o Financial statements and analysis (ratios); o Risk and return;

o Time value of money;

o Valuation of shares and bonds; o Cash flows, budgeting and working capital management;

o Capital budgeting


Time



Assignments & tasks: 40 3 lectures


Selfstudy 63


Methods of Student

Assessment


Module Topic Economics for Managers

Alpha-numeric code MDP549/ADM617/MAN749

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


offered

1st


module is offered.

SMDP, ADM, ADM (Finance), ADM (Financial Planning), PGDM,

PGDM (Finance), BCom(Hons)(Management), BCom(Hons)(Finance)

Level 6, 7, 8

Main Outcomes The module provides an introduction to economic concepts from the perspective of managers as users and interpreters of economic

information. At the end of the module, the student will be able to:

o Understand the general economic theory and the working of the South African Economy.

o Understand the implications of economic developments and

policies for business.

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Main Content The main aspects that will be covered are:

o The Market process: Supply, Demand & Price determination;

o The Economic Role of Government; o Measuring the performance of the economy;

o The Business Cycle: Inflation & unemployment

o Production cycle; o Money and Financial Markets – interest and exchange rates; and

o International Trade and Finance.

Pre-requisites MDP548; ADM616; MAN748

Co-requisites None

Prohibited Combinations Economics at Level 6


Time

Hours

Contact with lecturer / tutor: 14 1 lecturer and 2 tutorials


Assessment 6

Practicals: 28

Selfstudy 82


Methods of Student

Assessment

Assignments/essay, tutorials, tests (60%); Examination (40%)


Name of module Employee Management

Programme B.Com Honours (BusAdmin)(closed) Core

Senior Management Development

Programme,

Advanced Diploma in Management, PGDM, BCom(Hons)(Management)

Elective

Alpha-numeric code MDP578/MAN651/MAN755

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 6/7/8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students should demonstrate

(a) an understanding of:

o main issues faced in employment relations (ER) and employee management in South Africa from a practically

oriented perspective o why management needs a coherent philosophy about

employees individually and collectively and how to select an

approach o how human resources can be effectively developed and

utilized to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

o the field from the perspectives of different disciplines and of

management, labour and government

(b) practical competencies in wage negotiations and conducting

simple research projects, individually and as members of a team.

Main Content The main areas that will be covered are: o Conceptual frameworks for ER and human resource management

o Historical and environmental context

o Trade union and management approaches o Role of state and labour legislation

o Bargaining forums and negotiation

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o Training and skills development

o Flexible utilization of labour

Pre-requisites MDP551/ADM618/MAN751 or equivalent

Prohibited Combinations MAN324 or equivalent


Time





Selfstudy 55

Class preparation 20


Methods of Student

Assessment

Research Project; Tutorial exercises; Oral Presentation; Semester Test

(60%); Examination 40%

Generic Module Name Finance Research and Communication

Alpha-Numeric Code FRC 611

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Proposed Semester To Be

Offered.

Semester 1

Programmes In Which The

Module Will Be Offered

ADM(Finance); ADM(Financial Planning), PGDM(Finance),

BCom(Hons) (Finance)

Level 7

Year Level 1

Main Outcomes The module aims to develop communication and research skills in an

integrated manner. On completion, students should be able to:

o Explain the finance research process o Formulate research questions and identify research objectives.

o Design a simple finance research project

o Conduct a literature review on a finance topic. o Produce a basic seminar paper

o Conduct professional oral and written communications relating to the research project using appropriate technology

Main Content o Basic Research processes in finance.

o Research topics in investment and corporate finance. o Prepare a finance research proposal

o Basic computational research techniques.

o Research analysis and presentation.

o Professional oral and written communications, including letters,

proposals, presentations and report writing

Pre-Requisite Modules MDP548/ADM616/ MAN748

Co-Requisite Modules ADM622

Prohibited Module

Combination

ADM626

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Time




Tests & Examinations: 7 Tutorials p.w. 1

Selfstudy 20

Practicals

Seminar Paper 43


Method of Student

Assessment

Tests, Seminar Papers, Assignments, Presentation, Proposal (60%) and Exam (40%)


Name of module Financial Accounting 1

Programme Advanced Diploma in Management,

ADM(Finance) , PGDM, PGDM(Finance),

B.Com (Hons) (Finance)/ B.Com

Hons(Fin/Inv)

Core/ Elective

Alpha-numeric code ACC681/ACC781

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 7/8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student will be able to:

o Prepare Financial Statements

o Reconcile various control accounts o Analyse business transactions for Accounting reporting

o Use Financial statements to assess performance

o Evaluate firm‘s capacity to meet future obligations o Assess Financial and Business risk


o Accounting Concepts and Organisation of Financial Statements o Revenue recognition

o Accounting for and control of assets

o Cash Marketable securities and receivables o Inventory costing methods

o Property Plant and Equipment

o Operating assets o Accounting for Liabilities and Shareholders‘ Equity

o Statement of Cash flows

o Accounting for Long-Term Liabilities and Equity o Financial Statement Analysis

Pre-requisites MDP553/ADM619/ MAN753 or equivalent

Prohibited Combinations Financial Accounting Level 6


Time





Selfstudy 60


Methods of Student

Assessment

Weekly Class Test(18%); Mid-Term Test (16%); Assignments (16%);

Exam (50%)

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Name of module Financial and Analytical Techniques

Quantitative Management Topics

Programme ADM(Finance), PGDM (Finance), B.Com (Hons)

(Finance)

Elective

Alpha-numeric code ADM635, MAN710

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of the course, students will be able to: o Apply the various analytical techniques that managers use in

practice in respect of decision making, forecasting and also have a

working knowledge of project management

Main Content o Fundamentals of decision theory

o Decision trees

o Forecasting o Linear programming

o Network models

o Simulation o Project management

Pre-requisites ADM622/MAN756

Prohibited Combinations MAN305

Breakdown of Learning Time





Selfstudy 73


Methods of Student

Assessment

Tests; Assignments (50%); Exam (50%)

Name of module Financial Management

Programme ADM ( Finance) Core

Senior Management Development

Programme/

Advanced Diploma in Management, PGDM

Elective


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 6/7/8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student will be able to: o Demonstrate the use of finance related analytical techniques;

o Evaluate the profitability of an enterprise;

o Determine project and enterprise risk;

o Analyze Fixed Income securities and shares;

o Evaluate project feasibility.

Main Content The main aspects that will be covered are: o time value of money;

o analysis and interpretation of financial statements;

o determination of cost of capital, return on equity; o determination of bond and share prices;

o risk and return;

o evaluation of leasing;

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o budgetary systems for planning and control; and

o Working capital management.

Pre-requisites MDP580 or ADM668 or ADM616 or MAN748 or equivalent



Time



Assignments & tasks: 30 3 lectures 0 tutorials


Selfstudy 70


Methods of Student

Assessment

Weekly tests; class tests; project – (60%); Examination (40%)

Name of module Information Systems and Technology

Programme Advanced Diploma in Management, ADM(Finance),

PGDM, PGDM(Finance), B.Com(Hons) (Management),

B.Com(Hons)(Finance)

Core

Alpha-numeric code ADM647/MAN747

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 78

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student will be able to: o demonstrate an understanding of:

o The basic concepts of information systems and technology (IST);

how they are managed and their potential benefit for organizations;

o How organizations can use IST to enhance competitiveness;

o How IST can be utilized by organizations in problem solving, increasing efficiency, improving customer service, enhancing

communications and collaboration.

o Demonstrate practical competence in desktop tools.


o Information technology uses in organizations;

o Network, E-business computing, Mobile computing; o Transaction processing and enterprise systems;

o Data, knowledge and decision support systems;

o Business process and architectures; o E-learning technology; and

o Strategic alignment and competitive strategy


Time




Tests & examinations: 15 3 lectures 0 tutorials

Practicals: 20

Selfstudy 33

Case preparation/Analysis


Methods of Student

Assessment

Assignments; Tests; Practicals, Case studies (60%); Examination

(40%)

Name of module Marketing Organization and Management

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Programme Advanced Diploma in Management, PGDM,

BCom(Hons) (Management)

Senior Management Development Programme

Core

Elective


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 6/7/8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student will be able to: o Discuss the fundamental principles of marketing

o Apply the principles and practices to profit-seeking and non profit-

seeking organizations o Demonstrate an understanding of the different marketing mix

components, that is, the product, distribution, pricing and

promotion policies and strategies. o Develop a marketing mix strategy for an organization.

o Develop marketing plans and formulate strategies for all types of

organizations.

o Critically discuss important international marketing issues.

Main Content The main areas that will be covered in this course are:

o Marketing strategic planning; o Environmental analysis;

o Competitor analysis;

o Consumer Behaviour; o Product policies and strategies;

o Pricing related issues;

o Distribution methods; o Promotional methods and strategies

o International marketing

Prohibited Combinations MAN 231 or Marketing Level 6


Time



Assignments & tasks: 30 1 lecture and 2 tutorials


Selfstudy 55



Methods of Student

Assessment

Assignments; tests; tutorials (60%); examination (40%)

Name of module Operations Management

Programme Advanced Diploma in Management, PGDM,

B.Com (Hons)(Management) B.Com (Hons) (BusAd)(closed)

Senior Mnaagement Development Programme

Core

Elective


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 7/8


o Define and discuss basic operations management concepts o Apply basic operations management techniques and management

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tools

o Apply the operations management concepts, techniques and tools

to analyse and improve operations.

Main Content o Basic concepts of Operations Management

o Business process types & management

o Forecasting

o Capacity management o Production & Service planning

o Inventory management

o Quality management


Time



Group case studies: 46


Selfstudy 42


Methods of Student

Assessment

Tests, Group case assignments (Preliminary Components, Final

Report), tutorials; (60%); Examination (40%)

Name of module Principles of Management Accounting

Programme ADM(Finance), ADM(Fin Planning Core/ Elective

SMDP, Advanced Diploma in Management / Elective


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type Faculty

Level 6/7/8

Main Outcomes Accounting principles and conventions are considered from the

perspective of financial managers as users and not accountants as

preparers. At the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate and understanding of:

o The product costing structure

o The accounting systems needed to record the Costs/Expenses and Sales of a Business

o Budgetary Control

o The use of Financial Statements


o Cost/Expense Terminology and Management o Product costing structure

o Recording Costs/Expenses and Sales of a Business

o Budgetary Control o Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement and

Statement of Cash flows)

Prohibited Combinations MAC234; AC M255; Management Accounting at Level 6


Time




Tests & examinations: 10 3 lectures 0 tutorials (MDP553)

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1 lecture and 2 tutorials (MAN753)

Selfstudy 50


Methods of Student

Assessment

Weekly Class Tests, term tests; assignments (60%) and exam (40%)

Name of module Principles of Management and Business

Programme Advanced Diploma in Management , ADM (Finance), PGDM, PGDM(Finance),

B.Com(Hons)(Management, B.Com (Hons)

(Fin/Inv)(closed) ADM(Fin Plan)

Core

Elective


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 7/8


o Demonstrate a clear understanding of management and business

concepts o Apply the principles of management by using personal and group

exercises that draw on student experience, self-assessment, work

applications, and situational management techniques.

Main Content This module covers all key management topics and concepts. It is

comprehensive in scope and key outcomes are reinforced throughout

the module. The business is presented as a system and managers must work within a system of relationships.

o Managing in a global environment: Management, Culture, Ethics,

Social Responsibility o Planning: Creative problem-solving and decision-making;

Strategic and Operational Planning Process;

o Organising: Organising and Delegating Work; Managing Change, Innovation and Diversity; Human Resources Management and

Staffing

o Leading: Organisational Behaviour; Team Leadership; Communicating for Results; Leading with Influence

o Controlling: Control Systems, Financial and Human; Operations,

Quality, Technology and Information Systems


Time





Practicals/Tutorials: 20

Selfstudy 50


Methods of Student

Assessment

Semester test, Group report, Assignments/case studies, Tutorials &

Unannounced class tests (60%); Examination 40%)

Name of module Quantitative Analysis

Programme Advanced Diploma in Management (Finance) Core

Senior Management Development Programme

Advanced Diploma in Management, PGDM, BCom(Hons)(Management)

Elective

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Alpha-numeric code MDP548, ADM616, MAN748

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 6/7/8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student will be able to: o Demonstrate an understanding of introductory statistical

techniques; and

o Demonstrate the application of these techniques to management decision making.


o Statistical methods; o descriptive statistics;

o probability distribution;

o sampling and estimation; o regression;

o time series and correlation.

o time value of money

Pre-requisites MAN668 (ADM(Management), SMDP)



Time





Practicals: 20

Selfstudy 50


Methods of Student

Assessment

Practicals; tutorials, tests (60%); Examination (40%)

Generic Module Name Research and Communication for Business

Alpha-Numeric Code ADM626/RCB711

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Offered.

1st


Module Is Offered.

Advanced Diploma in Management, PGDM , BCom. (Hons)

(Management)

Level 7/8

Main Outcomes The module aims to develop a broad understanding of business research in the context of management decision-making, together with

professional oral and writing skills.

On completion, students should be able to: o Explain how business research questions are formulated and

design a simple study;

o Explain the difference between quantitative and qualitative methodologies and the philosophical approaches which inform the

choice of research design and methods;

o Conduct a literature review on a contemporary business topic; o Work collaboratively to collect and analyse relevant primary and

secondary data from appropriate sources and compile a business

research report. o Apply all the elements of the business research process through

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the analysis of real-world case studies;

o Utilise oral and written communication and appropriate

technology professionally in conducting a business research project.

Main Content o The nature of business research;

o Approaches to business research;

o The business research process ; o Business research questions;

o Sourcing and reviewing relevant management literature;

o Business research project design including Sampling Design o Qualitative and quantitative data collection

o Analyzing data and reporting findings;

o Commercial case study analyses for management decision-making (presentation and written);

o Professional oral and written communication skills required to conduct business research projects, including email, letters,

proposals, report writing and presentations

Pre-Requisites MDP569(from 2013); ADM618/ MAN751

Co-Requisites None

Prohibited Combinations FRC311 or FRC312; MDP569 (before 2013); MAN314, MDP569


Time


Contact with lecturer / tutor:

Assignments & tasks: Assessment

Selfstudy

Total Learning Time

42

50 7

51

150

Lectures p.w. 2 Tutorials p.w.1

Methods of Student Assessment: Research Assignments; Tests; Case studies (60%); Examination

(40%)

Name of module Strategic Management

Programme PGDM, PGDM(Finance), B.Com (Hons)

(Management),

Advanced Diploma in Management

Core

Elective


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 7/8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will have the ability to demonstrate

(a) a conceptual understanding of selected analytical tools used to:

o manage the process of strategic management o develop competitive advantage

o formulate and integrate strategic analysis and

o functional strategies to develop business unit strategies o implement and monitor strategies

(b) the practical application of the above tools by analyzing and

developing viable solutions to strategy case studies

Main Content The main areas that will be covered are: o Strategic management and decision-making processes;

o Influence of leadership, power, values and organizational culture

on strategy formulation. o Formulation of mission and objectives in context of industry and

competitive analysis, and internal analysis of resources and

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capabilities

o Integration of corporate, business unit and functional strategies

o Identification of competitive advantage and strategy selection. o Designing systems for effective strategy implementation and

monitoring.

Pre-requisites MDP551/ADM618/MAN751/ADM620/MAN754/

ADM623/MAN757/MDP554/MDP557

Co-requisites ADM647/MAN747



Time




Selfstudy 50

Board meetings/Case

preparation

30


Methods of Student

Assessment

Case Studies; Tutorial exercises/Assignments; Oral Presentation;

Semester Test (60%); Examination (40%)

FINANCE & FINANCIAL PLANNING MODULES

Name of module Advanced Financial Management

Programme Advanced Diploma in Management

(Finance)/B.Com Honours (Finance/Investments)

B.Com.(Honours) in Management

Core

Elective


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 8


o Use Financial techniques to make investment decisions o Show proficiency in assessing risk and the opportunity cost of

Capital

o Demonstrate an understanding of the limits of the Efficient Market Hypothesis in the South African Context and share

valuation.

o Discuss the relationship between borrowing, risk, cost of capital and the expected return

o Value shares and bonds

Main Content The main aspects that will be covered are: o Growth (Absolute and proportional increases)

o Advanced topics in Risk and Return

o Financing decisions and Market Efficiency o Dividend policy

o Capital structure, risk, cost of capital and return

o Mergers and Acquisitions o Control, Governance and Financial Architecture

Pre-requisites MAN622 or MAN312 or equivalent

Breakdown of Learning Hours Time-table Requirement per week

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Time




Selfstudy 60


Methods of Student

Assessment

Weekly class test; mid-term test; assignments; (50%); Examination

(50%)

Name of Module Retirement Planning



B.Com(Hons)(Finance)/PG Dip (Financial Planning)

Elective

Alpha-numeric code RPP 715

Credit Value 15

Duration 1 semester

Module Type Faculty

Level 8

Main Outcomes Students should be able to o Critically assess the legal and tax implications of Long Term

Insurance and retirement Funds

o Assess and review the Code of Conduct of Life Offices Association

o Critically assess and compare Retirement Funds

o Critically assess Group Benefits Estate Duty and Planning o Critically assess and compare nature of Investment Instruments

and Individual Retirement Options

o Evaluate and implement policy proposals

Main Content o Personal Insurance Policy

o Life Insurance as a Service Industry o Legal and Taxation Principles

o Legislation that Affects Retirement Funds

o Life Insurance - A Product Introduction o Individual Retirement Options

o Policy Proposals.

Pre-requisites IST714 / IST310

Co-requisites None



Time





Practicals: 10

216

Selfstudy 50

Case studies 30


Methods of Student

Assessment



Name of Module Advanced Management Accounting

Programme PGDM, PGDM(Finance), B.Com (Hons) (Mgt); B.Com (Hons) (Finance)

Elective


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 8


o Analyse Capital Expenditure Decisions

o Investigate Financing liabilities o Analyse Leases and off-balance sheet debt

o Understand Post employment benefits

o Analyse Inter-corporate Investments o Assess Financial and Business Risks


o Budgetary Planning o The Capital-Expenditure Decision

o Analysis of Inventories

o Cost-Control Reporting o Analysis of Financing Liabilities

o Pensions and Post employment Benefits

o Analysis of Inter-corporate Investments o Business Combinations

o Credit and Risk Analysis



Time





Selfstudy 60


Methods of Student

Assessment

Weekly class test; mid-term test; assignments; (50%)

Examination (50%)

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Generic Module Name Finance Research

Alpha-Numeric Code FRP711/FRP712

Credit Value 15

Duration 1 Semester

Proposed Semester 1st



B.Com Honours (Finance), PGDM(Finance)

Level 8

Main Outcomes The module aims to develop quantitative and qualitative research skills

in the area of finance. On completion of the module, students should be

able to: o Apply the methods of sound reasoning and analysis to finance

research o Engage critically with academic literature in proposed area of

research

o Identify logical fallacies and correct poorly reasoned arguments in finance.

o Identify areas of research interest in the finance domain

o Evaluate alternatives and select an appropriate methodology for their study

o Design a research study under the supervision of a project leader

o Professionally write-up and present a finance research seminar paper

o Develop a comprehensive research proposal (or complete draft

Introduction, Literature Review and Research Method chapters) to complete the requirements of the Research Report or Field Study


o Research processes in finance.

o Research topics in investment and corporate finance o Critical Analysis of academic literature in proposed area of

finance research

o Formulating coherent academic arguments and research questions

o Seminar preparation and presentation.

o Computational research techniques.

o Quantitative and qualitative research design for Finance o Technical academic writing and Research proposal-writing

o Writing up the Research Report

Pre-Requisite Modules MAN314 or ADM626 or FRC311 or FRC312 or RCF711 or RCF712; PLUS MAN307 or MAN705; PLUS MAN312 or MAN756 or

ADM616

Co-Requisite Modules MAN704; FRR711 or FRR712 or MAN717 Field Study (Honours students only)

Prohibited Module

Combination

None


Time




Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w. 0


Selfstudy 50



Methods of Student

Assessment

Case Studies; Oral Presentations and Test (40%); Research Proposal

(30%); Examination (30%)

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Generic Module Name Finance Research Report

Alpha-Numeric Code FRR712

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Offered.

Semester 2



B.Com Honours (Finance) Core, PGDM(Finance) elective

Level 8

Main Outcomes The module aims to develop applied quantitative and qualitative

research skills in the area of finance. On completion of the module,

students should be able to: o Formulate finance research question

o Design methodology in line with the research question o Collect, sort and prune financial data from databases

o Apply appropriate quantitative computational skills necessary to

obtain research results.

o Describe and analyse research results.

o Compare and contrast research results to significant prior

empirical findings. o Identify contributions to the existing body of knowledge.

o Write-up and compile research dissertation.

Main Content o Research design and problem statement

o Research goal and objectives o Data collection, sorting and pruning

o Research methodologies

o Analysis of Research Results o Oral and written presentation of the research dissertation

Pre-Requisite Modules FRP711/FRP712

Co-Requisite Modules FRP711/FRP712

Prohibited Module

Combination

MAN717 Field Study


Time



Assignments & tasks: 40 Practicals p.w. 0.5

Tests & Examinations: 5 Tutorials p.w. 0.5

Selfstudy 20

Practicals 10

Research Dissertation 40


Method of Student

Assessment

Tests, Seminar Papers, Assignments, Presentation, Dissertation and

Exam

Name of Module Finance Seminar (Currency Risk Management)

Programme PGDM (Finance), B.Com (Hons) (Finance) Elective


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 7/8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will be able to:

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o Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and structures of

financial risk management.

o Analyse how currency markets work. o Trade currency and hedge currency exposures

o Account for foreign currency transactions

o Price currency futures and forwards

Main Content The main aspects that will be covered are: o The role of risk management in the enterprise

o Concepts and economics of foreign exchange

o Currency markets and systems. o Foreign currency exposure

o Currency hedging

o Managing currency risk in portfolio investment. o Foreign currency accounting issues

Pre-requisites ADM605/MAN705 or MAN307


Time





Selfstudy 60


Methods of Student

Assessment

Weekly Class Test; Mid-Term Test; Assignments; (60%); Examination

(40%)

Name of module Financial Accounting 2

Programme PGDM(Finanace), B. Com (Hons)(Finance), Elective


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of the course students will be able to: o Prepare a set of Financial Statements;

o Analyze financial statements to assess the performance of the

business; o Evaluate a firm‘s capacity to meet future obligations; and

o Assess Financial and Business risk.


o Accounting for Long-Term Liabilities

o Accounting for Equity o Long-term Investments and Consolidated Financial Statements.

o Analysis of Financial Statements

o Inflation Accounting o Income Taxes

o Analysis of Intra - corporate Investments

Pre-requisites ACC681/ACC781 or equivalent Level 6 Financial Accounting


Time

Hours

220




Selfstudy 60


Methods of Student

Assessment

Tests; assignments; tutorials (50%); Examination (50%)

Name of Module Financial Analysis

Programme Post-Graduate Diploma in Management

(Finance)

B.Com (Hons) (Finance)

Elective

Core


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student will be able to: o Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the

Financial Statements and Company performance.

o Conduct Sectoral and Industry analysis o Forecast performance and predict failure

o Value the various methods of Mergers

Main Content The main aspects that will be covered are: o Strategy analysis

o Implementing Accounting and Financial Analysis

o Forecasting (Sensitivity Analysis) o Valuation theory and Concepts

o Credit Analysis and Distress Prediction

Pre-requisites MAN604/MAN704 and ADM681/ACC781 or equivalent level 6

module


Time





Selfstudy 60


Methods of Student

Assessment

Weekly class test; mid-term test; assignments; (50%); Examination

(50%)

Name of module Financial Planning

Programme Advanced Diploma in Management (Financial Planning)

Alpha-numeric Code ADM 632

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Level 6

Main Outcomes a) Students should demonstrate the ability to

o Critically evaluate Collective Investment Schemes o Critically evaluate linked products

o Assess value of Multi-manager funds

o Evaluate the value of Hedge funds in a portfolio

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o Develop asset allocation decisions

o Implement a Financial Plan

o assess, analyse and manage insurance risk. o Apply the above tools by analyzing and developing viable

solutions to case studies.

o Provide Financial Planning advice as is required of an Associated Financial Planner which is accredited by the

Financial Planning Institute

Main Content o Collective Investment Schemes

o Linked products o Mult-manager funds

o Hedge funds

o Asset Allocation o • Financial planning process

Pre-requisite modules ADM668 or ADM622

Co-requisite modules

Prohibited module

Combination


Time

Hours




Practicals: 10

Selfstudy 50

Case studies 30


Methods of Student

Assessment



Generic Module Name Financial Statement Analysis

Alpha-Numeric Code FSA711

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Offered.

Semester 2



B.Com Honours (Finance), PGDM(Finance)

Level 8

Main Outcomes On completion of the module, the student should be able to:

o Use Financial Ratios to assess Financial Risk

o Use Financial statements to assess performance o Evaluate firm‘s capacity to meet future obligations

o Assess Financial and Business risk

o Use Financial Instruments to mitigate Financial Risk

o Use Financial Statements to value businesses


o Company Financial Statements

o Revenue recognition o Cash Marketable securities and receivables

o Cash flow Analysis

o Inventory costing methods o Accounting for Liabilities and Shareholders‘ Equity

o Accounting for Long-Term Liabilities and Equity

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o Analysis of Inter-corporate Investments

o Pensions and Postemployment benefits

o Business Combinations o Valuation and Forecasting

Pre-Requisite Modules ACC681/ACC781 or equivalent Level 6 Fin Acc module

Co-Requisite Modules None

Prohibited Module

Combination

FIA341 and FIA342

Breakdown Of Learning

Time

Hours

Contact With Lecturer /

Tutor:

35

Assignments & Tasks: 50

Tests & Examinations: 5

Selfstudy 70


Methods Of Student

Assessment

Assignments; Tests (50%); Examination (50%)

Name of module Investment Analysis

Programme Advanced Diploma in Management (Finance)

PGDM(Finance); BCom(Hons)(Finance),

Elective

Alpha-numeric code ADM680MAN780

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 7/8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will be able to: o Demonstrate an understanding of investment and portfolio

management principles.

o Critically discuss the characteristics of the most commons investment instruments and markets.

o Analyse company and industry trends.

o Evaluate options and futures

Main Content The main aspects that will be covered are: o BONDS: Fundamentals, Analysis and Valuation

o EQUITIES: Company & Share valuation and analysis o Charting and Technical Analysis

o DIRIVATIVES: Futures, Forwards, Options and Swaps

o PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT: Trading stategies. o Collective Investments

o Investment performance measurement

Pre-requisites ADM605/MAN705/ MAN307





Selfstudy 60


Methods of Student

Assessment

Weekly Class Test; Mid-term test; Assignments; (50%); Examination (50%)

Name of module Investment Management

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Programme Advanced Diploma in Management (Finance)

PGDM(Finance); B.Com(Hons)(Finance)

B.Com (Hons)(Fin/Inv) (closed)

Elective

Core


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type Faculty

Level 7/8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student will be able to: o Critically discuss the investment environment.

o Demonstrate an understanding of the construction of Market

Indexes. o Critically discuss the developments in Investment Theory

o Effect Individual Financial Planning

Main Content The main aspects that will be covered are: o The Investment Environment.

o Asset allocation and selecting investments in a Global Market

o Security market indicator series and functioning of markets

o Efficient Capital markets

o Portfolio Management and Asset pricing models.

o Introduction to Security Valuation o Stock market and industry analysis

o Company Analysis and Stock Valuation

Pre-requisites ADM622/MAN756/MAN312 or equivalent





Selfstudy 60


Methods of Student

Assessment

Weekly Class Test; Mid-term test; assignments (50%); Examination

(50%)

Name of module Long Term Insurance and Retirement Funds

Programmes ADM (Financial Planning) PGDM(Finance), B. Com (Hons)(Finance)

Core Elective

Alpha-numeric code LTI 614/IST713

Credit Value 15

Duration 1 semester


Level 7/8

Main Outcomes Students should be able to

o Assess long term Insurance Risk

o Assess and Implement the Legal Framework of Retirement Funds o Compare different types of Retirement Funds and their associated

risks

o Evaluate and compare defined Benefit and Contribution Funds o review the FAIS Act and its implications with respect to long term

retirement Insurance

o Asssess and implement Legal and Taxation Principles o Compare different Life Products and their risks

o Assess, identity and analyse insurance risk.

Main Content o Retirement Funds o Risk and Insurance

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o Different types of Retirement Funds

o Group Benefits

o • Life Insurance – A Product Introduction

Pre-requisites LTI614 - None

IST713 – MAN234/MAN756/ADM 668 or equivalent

Co-requisites None

Prohibited Combinations IST310


Time

Hours


tutor:

40



Practicals: 10

Selfstudy 50

Case studies 30


Methods of Student

Assessment



Name of module Short Term Insurance & Risk



ADM (Financial Planning)

PGDM(Finance), BCom(Hons)(Finance)

Core

Elective

Alpha-numeric code IST712

Credit Value 15

Duration 1 semester

Module Type Faculty

Level 8.0

Main Outcomes On completion, students should be able to

o Apply legal and tax issues to analyse Short Term Insurance (STI) contracts

o Critically analyse the principles and practice of Personal and

Commercial Insurance o Describe the FAIS Act and discuss its implications for STI

o Describe legal and taxation principles and apply them to STI

o Critically analyse Insurance Products and their risks o Describe the regulation of Health Insurance and recommend the

choice of appropriate solutions

o Describe and apply the principles of Insurance and Risk Management.

o Identify and critically analyse insurance risk

Main Content o The Law of Contract o Risk Management

o Basic Insurance Principles

o The insurance Market in South Africa.

o Personal and Commercial Insurance Policy

o The Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS)

o Legal and Taxation Principles o Legal Framework – Insurance Environment

o The principle of indemnity

o Insurable interest o Good faith, warranties, misrepresentation and non-disclosure

o Beneficiary nominations

o Cessions

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o Short-term Insurance

o Introduction to medical schemes

o The application of Medical Schemes Act

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Practicals: 10

Selfstudy 50

Case studies 30


Methods of Student

Assessment



Name of module Statistics for Investments

Programme PGDM (Finance), B.Com (Hons) (Finance),

PGDM, B.Com (Hons) (Management)

Core

Elective


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 7.1/8.1


o Demonstrate an understanding of statistical concepts and probability theory and theoretical distributions.

o Perform hypothesis testing, one-way and two-way analysis of

variance. o Build a basic linear regression model.

o Construct an index; and

o Do basic time-series analysis

Main Content The main aspects that will be covered are: o Probability and probability distributions

o Estimation & Hypothesis Testing

o Analysis of Variance o Correlation & Linear Regression

o Time series analysis & forecasting o Indices, benchmarking and performance measurement

o Linear Model building

Pre-requisites ADM616/MAN748 or equivalent, Intermediate Excel Skills


Time





Selfstudy 70


Methods of Student

Assessment

Weekly Class Test; Mid-Term Test; Assignments; - 60%; examination

(40%)

Name of Module Tax and Estate Planning

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Programmes Advanced Diploma in Management (Financial Planning)

Alpha-numeric Code ADM 631

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Level 6

Main Outcomes Students should demonstrate the ability to o Evaluate the tax liability under various schemes

o Perform Estate Planning to reduce duties and taxes

o Provide Succession advice in Estate Planning o Evaluate the implications of the Matrimonial and Property Act on

Estate Planning

o Evaluate the implications of the Will Act on Estate Planning o Evaluate the implications of the Trust Property and Control Act on

Estate Planning

Main Content o Income and Capital Gains Tax o Estate Duty, Donations Tax, Transfer Duty

o Securities Tax

o Succession and Estate Planning

o Matrimonial Property Act

o Wills Act

o • Trust Property and Control Act

Pre-requisite modules ADM668 or ADM622


Prohibited module

Combination

None


Time





Practicals: 10

Selfstudy 50

Case studies 30


Methods of Student

Assessment



D. MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Module Name Advanced Employee Management

Alpha-Numeric Code MAN714

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Offered.

To be determined


Module Is Offered.

B.Com Honours (Management), PGDM

Level 8

Year Level Post-graduate

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students should be able to:

o Critically analyse how the management of employees and the organisation of work are shaped by markets, institutions and

processes in which employers, organised labour and the state are

key role players. o Critically discuss key developments in strategic human resource

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management (HRM) and employment relations (ER) from a

comparative perspective

o Critically analyse strategic human resource developments at firm-level in South Africa, where new ideas are borrowed from, the

distinct context in which they arose, and the challenges faced in

transposing them into the local context.

Main Content The most important issues include: o Comparative approaches to ER, HRM and national institutions

o Integrating HRM, employee management and operations strategies

o Industrial Democracy, Co-determination and Participation in Germany and Japan

o High Performance Work Practices in liberal market economies

o Emerging markets – Competitive challenge of Chinese HRM o Interpreting SA experience from an international perspective

o Training and Skill Development o Performance related pay and executive compensation

o Organisational restructuring and flexible work practices

o Talent Management and Migration

o Employee Participation

o Employment Equity and Affirmative Action

Pre-Requisites MAN324 or MAN651 or MAN755

Co-Requisites None



Time




Assessment 5 Tutorials p.w. 0

Selfstudy 45

Other: Class Preparation 28


Methods of Student

Assessment

Research Paper/Essay; Discussion papers; Oral Presentations (60%);

Examination (40%)

Name of module Advanced Marketing Policy and Strategy

Programme Postgraduate Diploma in Management B.Com Honours (BA)

Elective

Alpha-numeric code MAN602/MAN702

Module numeric code 111602/111317

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 7/8


o Critically discuss the importance of marketing policy and strategy;

o Demonstrate an understanding of how it relates to the company‘s

overall policy and strategy

o Analyze the external and internal environments with a view to identify threats and opportunities for the organization;

o Evaluate the Marketing policies and strategies of competitor

organizations to gain a competitive edge. o Develop and implement a marketing policy and strategy unique to

the organization.

Main Content The themes are:

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o Business policy and strategy;

o Marketing models;

o Marketing environment; o Marketing policies;

o Marketing objectives;

o Marketing strategies. o Marketing performance models.

Pre-requisites MDP554; MAN754 OR MAN231 & MAN303


Time





Practicals: 15

Selfstudy 40



Methods of Student

Assessment

Assignments (15%); Case studies (15%); class discussion with peer

evaluation (10%); Weekly chapter outlines (10%) and examination

(50%).

Name of Module Analytical and Critical Thinking

Programme PGDM, B.Com (Hons) (Mgt) Elective


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will be able to: o Apply the methods, of sound arguing, reasoning and analysis.

o Identify logical fallacies in arguments.

o Identify and correct poorly reasoned arguments and conclusions. o Critically discuss why clear thinking is important and necessary.

o Engage critically with academic literature and arguments in

proposed are of research. o Develop a research prosal to complete the requirements of the

Techinal Report.

Main Content The main aspects that will be covered are: o Plagiarism and academic writing

o writing a coherent Academic Argument and Research Report

o Structure of Arguments o Identifying Fallacies

o Avoiding poorly Reasoned Arguments

o Research Proposal o Selecting a Research Topic

o Literature Review

o Critical Analysis of Literature in Proposed Area of Research o Selecting a Research method

Prerequisites MAN314/ADM626

Co-requisistes MAN763 Technical Report


Time




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Selfstudy 50



Methods of Student

Assessment

Case Studies; Group work; Oral Presentations and test (50%); Research Proposal (25%); Examination (25%)

Generic Module Name Consumer Research

Alpha-Numeric Code CRP711

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Offered.

1st



PGDM

B.Com (Hons) (Management)

Elective

Level 8

Main Outcomes o On completion of the module, students should be able to:

o Explain the theories and central concepts of consumer behaviour.

o Apply consumer behaviour concepts to develop a research project

o Formulate a research proposal on a consumer behaviour topic. o Appreciate the necessity and value of the scientific method in

consumer research

o Read and critically analyse theoretical and empirical research in consumer behaviour

o Construct a research question and craft a literature review on an

appropriate topic o Demonstrate a conceptual and practical understanding of the use

of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies in

consumer research. o Design a research study under the supervision and guidance of a

project leader

o Develop a comprehensive research proposal (or draft Introduction, Literature Review and Research Method chapters) to complete the

requirements of the Research Report or Field Study.

Main Content o Introduction to Consumer behavior and consumer research

o Consumer behaviour - Internal and external influences o Consumer decision-making

o Reviewing the literature o Developing a Conceptual Framework and Formulating Research

Questions in Consumer studies

o Linking Concepts & Constructs to Data in Consumer studies o Research Design

o Creating Qualitative and Quantitative Consumer Data

o Qualitative and Quantitative Consumer data analysis o Ethics in consumer research

o Writing the Final Research Report

Pre-Requisite Modules MAN303 or ADM620 or MAN754

Co-Requisite Modules MRR711/MRR712; MAN787 (recommended)

Prohibited Module

Combination

MRP711 or MRP712 or MAN746

Breakdown Of Learning

Time




230

Practicals: 0 Tutorials p.w. 0

Assessments 7

Selfstudy 51


Method of Student

Assessment

Tests, presentations and assignments (40%), Research Proposal or draft research report chapters (30%); Examination (30%)

Name of module Contemporary Management Topics (Corporate Governance)

Programme PGDM, PGDM(Finance), B.Com (Hons)

(Management), B.Com (Hons)(Finance)

Elective


Module numeric code 111387

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student will be able to: o Critically discuss corporate governance rationale: principal and

agent theory;

o Critically analyse corporate governance in South Africa (i.e. King 2 Report) from a comparative perspective;

o Engage critically in debates about Corporate Governance issues of

relevance to public sector institutions and private enterprise o Conduct research and write corporate governance analyses;

o Manage/negotiate ambiguous/difficult ethical issues

Main Content o Principles of corporate governance in the context of diverse organisational types

o Fundamental nature of Corporate governance (CG)

o CG Theories; o CG Law in SA and King 2 Report;

o Role of Governing Boards

o Responsibilities of directors o Role of Top Management and relationships with Boards

o Accountability and implementing of Board decisions

Breakdown of Learning Time Hours




Selfstudy 50


Total Learning Time 150 150

Methods of Student

Assessment

Semester test, research essay, assignments: 50%; final written exam : 50%

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Name of Module Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development

Programme SMDP/Advanced Diploma in Management, PGDM

B.Com (Hons)/(Mgt)

Elective


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 6/7/8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student will be able to: o Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of enterprise

development and entrepreneurship, both as areas of knowledge and

as characteristics of the growth and development processes in South Africa.

o Critically discuss enterprise development o Apply enterprise development skills in the career they wish to

pursue.

o Develop strong entrepreneurship tendencies as the key process

needed to meet economic challenges and to make a nation

economically competitive.

o Meet the various requirements necessary for starting a business o Continually evaluate the risks attached to starting and managing a

small business

o Define an enabling small business environment o Critically discuss the stages and dimensions of business growth

o Critically discuss strategies of harvesting the enterprises

Main Content The module comprises:

o A series of topics and discussions on entrepreneurship and enterprise development;

o Assignments and case studies addressing contemporary issues in

enterprise development and entrepreneurship; and, o Seminars dealing with selected topics in entrepreneurship.

o Elements of starting, managing and harvesting an enterprise


Time





Case studies 15

Tutorials 15

Self study 50


Methods of Student

Assessment

Semester test, Group report, Assignments, Tutorials, Case Studies,

Unannounced class tests (50%); Examination (50%)

Name of module Global Marketing

Programme PGDM, B.Com (Hons)/(Management) Elective


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 8

Main Outcomes o At the end of the module, students must be able to demonstrate the ability to:

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o Evaluate the global environment and challenges of globalisation

that companies or organisations operate in.

o Evaluate the strategic global position of in a business/institution, o Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of culture on global

marketing.

o Critically discuss the ethical considerations in global businesses o Evaluate the power relationships that influence trading

relationships.

o Demonstrate an understanding of consumer behaviour in the dynamically changing context.

o Develop a global marketing strategy as it relates to the global

context. o Apply global marketing theory in practical case examples.

Main Content o Global marketing research theories

o Environment of Global business o The context within developing and developed nations

o Ethical considerations in global businesses

o Trading blocs and trade relations and the power of governments

and regions to influence them

o Culture and global business

o Consumer Behaviour and global marketing strategy o Global marketing, entry, communications and distribution

Strategies

o Developing a comprehensive integrated global marketing strategy

Pre-requisites MAN654 or the undergraduate 3rd year courses in marketing.

Breakdown of Learning Hours Time-table Requirement per week


Assignments and tasks 40

Tests and examinations 10

Self-study 30

Practical 30


Methods of Student

Assessment

Cases, Written tasks, Position paper (50%) and final exam consisting of

a case study and a research paper 50%.

Name of Module Management Information Systems

Programme PGDM, PGDM(Finance), B.Com (Hons)/(Management),

B.Com(Hons)(Finance)

Elective


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 7/8

Main Outcomes The course is presented as an advanced elective in Management

Information Systems (MIS) and as such the content will change as the agenda of the Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in the knowledge

economy changes.

At the end of the module, students will be able to: o analyze current strategic MIS issues facing managers in the

knowledge economy;

o present some solutions to allow effective decision-making.

Main Content Though the content will change from time to time, the following themes

will be addressed:

o The Business Context of Information Systems o The Internet

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o Benefits Realization and Information Systems Delivery Valuation

o Outsourcing Perspectives in the knowledge economy

o Supply Chain Management (SCM) and strategic disintermediation o Value Maps

o Other selected MIS topics



Time





Selfstudy 55



Methods of Student

Assessment

Literature reviews; Individual Assignment; Group Assignment; Class

test (50%); Final examination (50%)

Generic Module Name Management Research

Alpha-Numeric Code MRP711

Credit Value 15

Duration 1st Semester

Proposed Semester/Term 1st



B.Com (Hons) (Management); PGDM

Level 8

Main Outcomes On completion of the module, students should be able to: o Critically analyse empirical and theoretical management research

o Appreciate the necessity and value of the scientific method

o Read and critically analyse theoretical and empirical research in the proposed area of management research.

o Construct an academic argument and craft a literature review

o Demonstrate a conceptual and practical understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies in a business

context.

o Design a research study under the supervision of a project leader o Develop a comprehensive research proposal (or draft Introduction,

Literature Review and Research Method chapters) to complete the

requirements of the Management Research Report or Field Study.

Main Content o Thinking like a Researcher & Reading Critically

o Reviewing the literature

o Developing a Conceptual Framework and Formulating Research Questions

o Linking Concepts & Constructs to Data

o Research Designs o Creating Qualitative and Quantitative Data

o Qualitative and Quantitative data analysis

o Ethics in business research o Writing the Final Research Report

Pre-Requisite Modules MAN314 or ADM626 or FRC311 or FRC312 or RCF711

Co-Requisite Modules MRR712 (Honours students only)

Prohibited Module

Combination

FRP711 or FRP712


Time


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Selfstudy 43

Other: Fieldwork 10


Methods of Student

Assessment

Tests, Assignments, Presentations (40%) Draft Research Report or

Research Proposal (30%); Examination (30%)

Generic Module Name Management Research Report

Alpha-Numeric Code MRR711

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Offered.

Semester 2



B.Com Honours (Management)

PGDM

Core

Eelective

Level 8

Year Level Postgraduate

Main Outcomes The module aims to enable the student to complete a research report applying quantitative or qualitative research skills in the area of

management. On completion, students should be able to:

o Formulate a management research question o Select an appropriate methodology in line with the research

question

o Collect, sort and analyse data, applying appropriate skills necessary to obtain research results.

o Describe and analyse research results.

o Compare and contrast research results to significant prior empirical findings.

o Identify contributions to the existing body of knowledge.

o Write-up and compile research dissertation.

Main Content o Research goal and objectives

o Literature Review

o Research methodologies o Research design and problem statement

o Data collection, sorting and analysis

o Review of Research Results o Oral and written presentations of the draft and final research

dissertation

Pre-Requisite Modules MRP711 or MRP712

Co-Requisite Modules None

Prohibited Module

Combination

None


Time




Selfstudy 20

Research Dissertation 70


Method of Student

Assessment

Seminar Papers, Assignments and Presentations (25%) Dissertation (75%)

Name of Module Project Management

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Programme Advanced Diploma in Management, PGDM, B.Com

(Hons) (Management)

Elective

Alpha-numeric code MAN620/MAN720

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the students will be able to:

o Understand the need for project management in today‘s life and understand the role and necessary characteristics of a Project

Manager,

o Demonstrate an understanding of: o the five Project Management Process Groups – and apply these

processes to effectively manage a project through its life cycle,

o the nine focussed expert Knowledge Areas required to succeed in Project Management - apply these knowledge areas in order to

more effectively manage a project,

o Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the

inputs, tools and techniques and expected outcomes of each of the

knowledge

o Critically assess the viability of a project proposal.

Main Content o Project Management Introduction,

o Characteristics of a Project Manager

o Project Processes and Actions o Initiating, Planning, Executing and Controlling Processes

o Closing Activities

o Key Knowledge and Competence Areas o Project Scope, Cost, Time & Quality Management

o Project Communication and Procurement Management

o Project Stakeholder and Social Compact Management o Project Risk Management

o Project Integration Management

Pre-requisites A module in operations management, MAN233 or MAN757


Time





Practicals: 15

Selfstudy 40



Methods of Student

Assessment

Assignments; test; class discussion with peer evaluation (60%); and

examination (40%).

Name of Module Services Marketing

Programme Advanced Diploma in Management Elective


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 7/8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of services marketing.

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Identify aspects within organizations that can improve the service

delivery to their customers.

Develop a services marketing policy and strategy Evaluate the Service Marketing policies and strategies of competitor

organizations, to develop a competitive advantage.

Main Content The major areas that will be covered in this course are:

The role of services in a changing economy; The relation and importance of services to the Gross Domestic product;

The principles of the Servqual model;

Service design, service setting, service quality and the use of the SERVQUAL model, the service encounter;

Managing supply and demand for services;

Service communications; Performance measurement and delivering satisfactory service;

Monitoring and evaluating service.

Pre-requisites MAN754 OR MAN231


Time

Hours


tutor:

40



Practicals: 20

Selfstudy 34



Methods of Student

Assessment

Assignments, Case studies, class discussion; Weekly chapter outlines

(50%) and examination (50%)

Name of Module Strategy and Global Competition

Programme PGDM, B. Com (Honours) (Management), Elective


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

o critically analyze a broad range of domestic and international topics which are currently of strategic importance to management in South

Africa.

o Apply the theories, concepts and principles covered in the course readings to the practical organizational context.

o conduct secondary empirical research on the competitiveness of

firms and/or sectors.

Main Content The general focus is on environmental factors that are currently having a

significant impact on firm competitiveness and strategies and the areas to

be covered are:

o Strategy and international competition o Globalisation and competition

o Comparative and Competitive Advantage

o Competitive strategy for global players o Industrial Policy & Strategy in South Africa and Newly

Industrialised Countries

o South Africa: Global, Regional & Local Competition

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o Strategic Linkages -Value Chains and Supplier Relations

o Regions and Clusters

Pre-requisites MAN304/ADM629/MAN769



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 50



Methods of Student

Assessment

Case Studies; Research Project; Commentaries; Oral Presentations

(50%); Examination (50%)

Name of module SME Consulting

Programme Advanced Diploma in Management//PGDM,

B.Com (Hons) (Management)

Elective


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 7/8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student will be able demonstrate the

ability to:

o Prepare a profile of a business; o Do a SWOT analysis;

o Prepare an action plan;

o Present the action plan to a mentor and the owner of the business; o Prepare a final action incorporating the suggestions from the

mentor and owner (s);

o Present the final action plan and overall plan to the owner.

Main Content The main aspects that will be covered are: o what is consulting;

o consulting to a family business;

o the SMME environment; o productivity improvement model;

o business planning


Time

Hours



Practicals: 20

Selfstudy 30



Methods of Student

Assessment

Profile; swot analysis; action plan (60%); final report and verbal

presentation (40%)

Name of module Supply Chain Management

Programme PGDM, B.Com (Hons) (Management) Elective


Credit Value 15

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Duration Semester


Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student should be able to:

o Apply the principles of world class supply chain management (SCM) to real world settings.

o Critically analyse the role that SCM plays in providing

organizations with a competitive edge. o Utilise analytical tools to integrate various functional areas of a

business with suppliers locally and globally

o Evaluate the holistic effectiveness of a supply chain operation o Explain the challenges of developing sustainable supply chains.

Main Content o Professional SCM

o Supply Chain Organisation and Management o New Product Development

o Purchasing Descriptions and Specifications

o Managing Quality in the Supply Chain o Procurement of Equipment and Services

o Strategic Sourcing and Outsourcing

o Global Supply Management o Contract Negotiation and & Relationship Management

o Ethics, Social Responsibility and Sustainability

Pre-requisites ADM623/MAN757/ MAN233


Time



Assignments 25

Case studies 30

Tests 20

Examination 15

Preparation 25


Methods of Student

Assessment


Module Name World Class Operations

Programme B.Com Honours (Mgt) Elective

Alpha-Numeric Code MAN721

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, the student will be able to: o Critically discuss the interactive relationship between Operations,

Strategy and Technology in today‘s global competitive

environment. o Critically discuss the various trade-off/conflicts associated with

revolutionary approaches of managing operations.

o Analyze critically an organization‘s approaches to the design of its products, processes and services.

o Evaluate the implication of various revolutionary manufacturing

techniques to the efficient and effective transformation/use of aggregate inputs – raw materials, personnel, machines,

technology, capital, information, & other resources – into

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marketable and competitive outputs.

Main Content This module will cover theoretical and practical contemporary issues

related Operations management. The following will be covered:

o What are the challenges in global competitive environment and its

implications on local operations

o How to create competitive advantage through Operations, New

product & process development, and Operations improvements.. o Examine various revolutionary approaches (World Class

Manufacturing/Lean/JIT/Team work, etc), and note some growing

disillusionment with some of these approaches. o Dynamic processes for building firm-level technological

capabilities

o Dynamic Organizational capabilities needed to offer products or services that are cost competitive, of consistently high quality, and

meet the thrice delivery objectives of flexibility, dependability and speed.

Pre-requisites MDP557/ MAN233/ADM623/MAN757


Time


Contact with lecturer / tutor 42

Assignments & critiques 30

Case studies & Class

discussions

20

Selfstudy 25

Test 15

Examination 18


Methods of Student

Assessment

Assignments/critiques, Case studies, Tests (50%); Examination (50%)

MASTERS IN MANAGEMENT

Name of Module Management Research Seminar

Programme Masters in Management Core


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester


Level 9

Main Outcomes The purpose with this module is to assist students to complete the data

collection, analysis and drafting of the Research Report. At the end of the module, the student would have demonstrated how to:

o Incorporate support and feedback from his/her class presentations

into draft chapters of a Research Project; o Prepare draft chapters of literature review, research design, data

collection, data analysis and findings; and

o Revise the research report drafts based on feedback from the supervisor, advisors and fellow students.

Main Content This module will mainly cover practical issues related to the

completion of the Research Report. The following will be covered: o Class presentations of work-in-progress reports and critiques

thereof;

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o Class and staff/supervisor feedback;

o Addressing practical bottlenecks arising from conducting the

research project; and o Writing comprehensive draft chapters of the literature review,

research methods, data analysis and findings

Pre-requisites MAN860


Time


Contact with lecturer / tutor 40

Assignments & critiques 20

Class Presentations 20

Components of Draft Report 70


Methods of Student

Assessment

Assignments/critiques, Oral Presentations, Chapters of draft Research;

Report (100%)

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Political Studies

Name of module Security Studies


Honours in Political

Studies

EMS, Arts Elective

Home Department Political Studies

Module description Security Studies

Generic module name Security Studies

Alpha-numeric code POL731

Credit Value 30

Duration Semester

Module Type U

Level 8

Main Outcomes After completion, students will be able to: o analyze the meanings of ‗security‘, ‗threat‘ and ‗conflict‘ from the

perspective of the state, society and individuals

o distinguish between and evaluate traditional and new security paradigms

o describe and analyze the actors, agendas and processes involved in

the provision of security (on international, national and individual level)

Main Content o Construction of threat, insecurity, conflict

o National security and human security paradigms o ‗New‘ security threats

o The use of force in international relations o The economics and technologies of war

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Practicals: 0

Selfstudy 180


Methods of Student

Assessment

Seminar papers, essays 50%, Final assessment 50%

Name of Module International Relations Theory



Studies

EMS, Arts Elective


Module description International Relations Theory

Generic module name International Relations Theory


Credit Value 30

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Duration Semester

Level 8

Main Outcomes After completion, students will be able to:

o explain the work of leading theorists in International Relations

o outline competing trends in IR Theory, e.g. rationalist and

transformative theories and new interpretation of Classical

Realism o evaluate the role of theory in IR and use theoretical frameworks to

interpret IR issues

Main Content o The role of theoretical concepts and frameworks o Rationalist, transformative, constructivist, and critical theories in

IR (Feminism, Environmentalism, Post-modernism) o Challenges to mainstream theories, e.g. Realism and Liberalism

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Practicals: 0

Selfstudy 180


Methods of Student

Assessment


Name of Module Contemporary Democratic Theory




Honours

Economic & Management

Sciences Faculty & Arts

Faculty

Elective


Module description Contemporary Democratic Theory

Generic module name Contemporary Democratic Theory

Alpha-numeric code Pol723

Credit Value 30

Duration Term


Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of this module, students should be able to:

o Attain appropriate levels of competency in analysis of theories of

democracy

o Write a critical literature review on this topic

o Conduct independent research

Main Content Contemporary scholarly theoretical debates over democracy

Pre-requisites Bachelor‘s degree in Political Studies

Co-requisites None


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Time





Selfstudy 180


Methods of Student

Assessment

Seminar papers, essays 50%

Exam 50%

Name of Module International Relations Theory





Studies

EMS, Arts Elective


Module description International Relations Theory

Generic module name International Relations Theory


Credit Value 24

Duration Semester

Level 8

Main Outcomes After completion, students will be able to:

o explain the work of leading theorists in International Relations o outline competing trends in IR Theory, e.g. rationalist and

transformative theories and new interpretation of Classical

Realism o evaluate the role of theory in IR and use theoretical frameworks to

interpret IR issues

Main Content o The role of theoretical concepts and frameworks

o Rationalist, transformative, constructivist, and critical theories in IR (Feminism, Environmentalism, Post-modernism)

o Challenges to mainstream theories, e.g. Realism and Liberalism

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 160


Methods of Student

Assessment


Name of Module Contemporary Democratic Theory and Practice




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Honours

Economic & Management Sciences

Faculty & Arts Faculty

Elective




Credit Value 30

Duration Semester


Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of this module, students should be able to: o Critically evaluate theories of democracy

o Explain and evaluate alternative forms of citizen participation, e.g.

ward committees o Apply theories and concepts to selected case studies

Main Content o Theories of democracy and participation

o Forms of citizen participation o Case studies, e.g. South Africa, India, Brazil and the DRC

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 180


Methods of Student

Assessment

Seminar papers, essays 50%, Exam 50%

Name of Module Advanced Research Methodology





Studies

EMS. Arts Core


Module description Advanced Research Methodology

Generic module name Advanced Research Methodology


Credit Value 30

Duration Semester

Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will be expected to: o evaluate the different approaches to studying political phenomena

o evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the different approaches

o design a research project o formulate a research proposal

Main Content o theories of qualitative research

o quantitative research methods o formulating and evaluating research questions

o proposal design

o proposal evaluation

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Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 180


Methods of Student

Assessment

Seminar papers, essays 50% Exam 50%

Name of Module Research Project





Studies

EMS, Arts core


Module description Research Project

Generic module name Research Project


Credit Value 30

Duration Semester

Level 8

Main Outcomes By the end of this module, students will be able to

formulate a research problem and research proposal conduct independent research

analyze relevant literature and write up a substantial report

Main Content Research on a selected topic

Research report

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 180


Methods of Student

Assessment

Research report 100%

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Name of module Comparative Area Politics





Studies

EMS, Arts Elective


Module description

(Header)

Comparative Area Politics

Generic module name Comparative Area Politics

Alpha-numeric code POL 708

Credit Value 30

Duration Semester

Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of this module, student should be able to

o Apply the comparative method to study political issues in a

selected area, e.g. the Middle East o Analyze themes of significance to the selected region/area

o Demonstrate a critical understanding of the major political issues

in the states being studied

Main Content o Comparative method

o Political issues/controversies in countries of case study

o Significant transnational themes in the selected area

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 160


Methods of Student

Assessment


Name of module International Political Economy





Studies

EMS, Arts Elective


Module description International Political Economy

Generic module name International Political Economy


Credit Value 30

Duration Semester


Level 8


o Critically evaluate and apply theories in IPE, e.g. world systems theory, dependency theory, free trade liberalism, globalization

theory, critical theory of IPE

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o Explain the structure of the world political economy

o Analyze issues in the global political economy, e.g. financial

crises, international debt, economic diplomacy, the rise of economic hegemons

Main Content o Theories of International Political Economy

o Debates and issues in IPE

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 180


Methods of Student

Assessment


Name of module Political Violence





Studies

EMS. Arts elective


Module description Political Violence

Generic module name Political Violence

Alpha-numeric code PO710

Credit Value 30

Duration Semester

Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of this module, students will be able to:

o critically explain how political violence is framed as an object of analysis in scholarly discourse

o demonstrate how political violence relates to the formation of

modern political societies o critically evaluate how political violence relates to political power

and social change

o analyse the role and origin of violence in a particular event of contemporary or historical significance

Main Content o Political theory and violence o War making and state making

o Legitimate and illegitimate violence

o Colonial modernity and violence o Violence and social change

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None


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Time





Selfstudy 180


Methods of Student

Assessment


Exam 50%

Name of module Political Philosophy





Studies

EMS, Arts elective


Module description Political Philosophy

Generic module name Political Philosophy


Credit Value 30

Duration Semester

Level 8

Main Outcomes By the end of this module, students will be able to: o Explain and critique selected political theories or the work of

selected political philosophers

o Critically assess key problems, periods, or texts in political philosophy

Main Content Selection of themes, periods, or texts in political philosophy

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 180


Methods of Student

Assessment


Exam 50%

Name of module The Politics of Mass Communication





Studies

EMS, Arts Elective


Module description The Politics of Mass Communication

Generic module name The Politics of Mass Communication


Credit Value 30

Duration Semester

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Level 8

Main Outcomes By the end of this module, students will be able to:

o Analyze texts, arguments and images in Politics, using analytical

tools such as Critical Discourse Analysis or the interpretive

approach

o Critically analyze the manipulation of symbols for political

purposes o Critically analyze the use of mass communication media (e.g.

printed media, television or the Internet) for the distribution of

political ideas and the mobilization of public opinion

Main Content o Discourse analysis

o Theories of social representation

o Political mobilization and public opinion o Mass communication media

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours


tutor:

28



Selfstudy 180


Methods of Student

Assessment


Exam 50%

Name of module South African Politics





Studies

EMS, Arts Elective


Module description South African Politics

Generic module name South African Politics


Credit Value 30

Duration Semester


Level 8


o Critically analyse power relations in South African society o Critically discuss key development debates in South Africa, e.g.

poverty, equality, black economic empowerment

o Compare and contrast selected theories/models of power and/or development, e.g. Modernisation Theory, Dependency Theory,

Sustainable Development and Social Theory and apply them to

South African politics and/or South Africa‘s political economy

Main Content o Theories/models of power, development and underdevelopment

o Current debates and issues in South Africa‘s politics and/or

political-economy

Pre-requisites None

250

Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 180


Methods of Student

Assessment


Name of module POLITICAL TRANSITIONS





Studies

EMS, Arts Elective


Module description Political Transitions And Issues of Democratic Consolidation

Generic module name Political Transitions


Credit Value 24

Duration Semester

Level 8


o Explain key concepts in the literature on political change, e.g. transitions and democratic consolidation

o Critically analyze major debates in transition and consolidation

studies o Apply theoretical perspectives to practical situations (case studies)

of political change

Main Content o Conceptual models, debates, and practical issues of political change (transition politics and democratic consolidation)

o Selected case studies of political change and consolidation

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time




Selfstudy 180


Methods of Student

Assessment


Exam 50%

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Name of module Mini-thesis




Masters in Political Studies EMS, Arts Core


Module description Research Project (mini-thesis)

Generic module name Research Project (mini-thesis)


Credit Value 40

Duration Semester

Level 9


formulate a research problem and research proposal conduct independent research

analyze relevant literature

write up a substantial research report adhering to all academic conventions

Main Content Independent research

Mini-thesis

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time



Selfstudy 360


Methods of Student

Assessment

Mini-thesis 100%

Name of module Advanced Research Methodology




Master’s in Political

Studies

EMS. Arts Core


Module description Advanced Research Methodology

Generic module name Advanced Research Methodology


Credit Value 20

Duration semester

Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of this module, students will be expected to: o critically discuss the literature on methodological theories in the

social sciences

o evaluate the particular approaches to studying political phenomena o evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the different theories of

conducting research

o explain the importance ethics in social science research o formulate a research proposal

Main Content o theories of qualitative research

o quantitative research methods

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o formulating and evaluating research questions

o research design

o research proposal

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 120


Methods of Student

Assessment


Name of module Comparative Area Politics





Studies

EMS, Arts elective


Module description Comparative Area Politics

Generic module name Comparative Area Politics


Credit Value 20

Duration Semester

Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of this module, student should be able to

o Apply the comparative method to study political issues in a

selected area, e.g. the Middle East

o Analyze themes of significance to the selected region/area

o Demonstrate a critical understanding of the major political issues

in the states being studied

Main Content o Comparative method

o Political issues/controversies in countries of case study

o Significant transnational themes in the selected area

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 120



Methods of Student

Assessment


Exam 50%

253

Name of module International Political Economy





Studies

EMS, Arts elective


Module description International Political Economy

Generic module name International Political Economy


Credit Value 20

Duration Term

Level 9

Main Outcomes By the end of this module, students will be able to o Critically evaluate and apply theories in IPE, e.g. world systems

theory, dependency theory, free trade liberalism, globalization

theory, Coxian theories of IPE o Explain the structure of the world political economy

o Analyze issues in the global political economy, e.g. financial

crises, international debt, economic diplomacy, the rise of economic hegemons

Main Content o Theories of International Political Economy

o Debates and issues in IPE

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 120


Methods of Student

Assessment


Name of module Political Violence




M. Admin , M.A EMS. Arts elective


Module description

(Header)

Political Violence

Generic module name Political Violence


Credit Value 20

Duration Semester

Level 9


o critically discuss how political violence is framed as an object of

analysis in scholarly discourse o demonstrate how political violence relates to the formation of

modern political societies

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o critically evaluate how political violence relates to political power

and social change

o analyse the role and origin of violence in a particular event of contemporary or historical significance

Main Content o Political theory and violence

o war making and state making

o legitimate and illegitimate violence o colonial modernity and violence

o the camp and the state of exception as paradigms of modernity

o violence and social change

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Practicals: 0

Selfstudy 120

Case preparation/Analysis


Methods of Student

Assessment


Exam 50%

Name of module Political Philosophy




Masters in Political Studies EMS, Arts elective


Module description

(Header)

Political Philosophy


Credit Value 20

Duration Term

Level 9


o Explain and critique selected political theories or the work of

selected political philosophers o Critically assess key problems, periods, or texts in political

philosophy

Main Content Selection of themes, periods, or texts in political philosophy

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 120


Methods of Student

Assessment


255

Name of module The Politics of Mass Communication





Studies

EMS, Arts elective


Module description The Politics of Mass Communication

Generic module name The Politics of Mass Communication


Credit Value 20

Duration Semester

Level 9

Main Outcomes By the end of this module, students will be able to: o Analyze texts, arguments and images in Politics, using analytical

tools such as Critical Discourse Analysis or the interpretive

approach o Critically analyze the manipulation of symbols for political

purposes

o Critically analyze the use of mass communication media (e.g. printed media, television or the Internet) for the distribution of

political ideas and the mobilization of public opinion

Main Content o Discourse analysis o Theories of social representation

o Political mobilization and public opinion

o Mass communication media

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 120


Methods of Student

Assessment


Name of module South African Politics





Studies

EMS, Arts elective


Module description South African Politics

Generic module name South African Politics


Credit Value 30

Duration Semester

Level 9


o Critically analyse power relations in South African society

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o Critically discuss key development debates in South Africa, e.g.

poverty, equality, black economic empowerment

o Compare and contrast selected theories/models of power and/or development, e.g. Modernisation Theory, Dependency Theory,

Sustainable Development and Social Theory and apply them to

South African politics and/or South Africa‘s political economy

Main Content Theories/models of power, development and underdevelopment Current debates and issues in South Africa‘s politics and/or political-

economy

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 180


Methods of Student

Assessment


Name of module Contemporary Democratic Theory and Practice





Studies

EMS, Arts elective


Module description Contemporary Democratic Theory



Credit Value 30

Duration 1 term

Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of this module, students should be able to: o Critically evaluate theories of democracy

o Explain and evaluate alternative forms of citizen participation, e.g.

ward committees o Apply theories and concepts to selected case studies

Main Content o Theories of democracy and participation

o Forms of citizen participation o Case studies, e.g. South Africa, India, Brazil and the DRC

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None

Prohibited Combinations none


Time

Time-table Requirement per week




Selfstudy 180


Methods of Student

Assessment


Exam 50%

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Name of module Capita Selecta





Studies

EMS, Arts elective


Module description Selected Topics

Generic module name Selected Topics


Credit Value 30

Duration Semester

Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students will be able to: o Analyse and explain current debates regarding selected topics in

the field of Political Studies or International Relations;

o Investigate and explain problems related to the selected topics; o Write clear and coherent academic arguments on the selected

topics.

Main Content The selected topics will vary according to the interest and expertise of the lecturer

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 180


Methods of Student

Assessment


Exam 50%

Name of module Political Transitions





Studies

EMS, Arts elective


Module description Political Transitions

Generic module name Political Transitions


Credit Value 30

Duration Semester

Level 9


o Explain key concepts in the literature on political change, e.g. transitions and democratic consolidation

o Critically analyze major debates in transition and consolidation

studies o Apply theoretical perspectives to practical situations (case studies)

of political change

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Main Content Conceptual models, debates, and practical issues of political change

(transition politics and democratic consolidation)

Selected case studies of political change and consolidation

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 130


Methods of Student

Assessment


Name of module Institutions and Policy Making in Regional Community




Honours

Economic & Management Sciences Faculty

& Arts Faculty

Elective


Module description Institutions and Policy Making in Regional Community

Generic module name Institutions and Policy Making in Regional Community

Alpha-numeric code Pol 823

Credit Value 20

Duration Term

Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of the module, students should be able to:

o Analyze policy debates in regional communities critically

o Demonstrate an understanding of the complex policy making

process in regional communities

o Conduct independent research

Main Content o Concepts and theories of policy making in regional communities o Policy debates in selected regional communities

o Case study of the policy-making process in a regional community

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 120


Methods of Student

Assessment


Exam 50%

259

Name of module Regional Community Foreign Policy




Honours

Economic & Management Sciences Faculty %

Arts Faculty

Elective


Module description Regional Community Foreign Policy


Credit Value 20

Duration Term

Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of this module, students should be able to: o Analyze the process in attempting to formulate common foreign

policy in a regional community such as the EU or AU

o Demonstrate an understanding of complex theoretical and practical issues in this field

o Conduct independent research on the foreign policy issues of a

selected regional community, e.g. peace-keeping by the AU

Main Content o Attempts to create a common foreign policy o Foreign policy analysis

o Foreign policy issues, e.g. peacekeeping and free trade

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours


tutor:

28



Selfstudy 120


Methods of Student

Assessment


260

School of Government: Advanced Diploma in Public Administration

Programme Advanced Diploma in Public Administration Core / Elective

ADPA: 1605 Faculty of Economic and Management

Sciences Core

Home Department School of Government, Faculty of Economic and Management

Sciences

Module Description Economics and Public Finance

Generic Module Name Economics and Public Finance

Alpha Numeric Code PUA616

Credit Value 20

Duration 1 year


Level 6

Main outcomes

o explain the fundamental terminology, principles, and theory

pertaining to public sector economics and financial management

o understand and discuss the role and impact of macroeconomic policy and monetary policy on economic growth and development

o explain the significance and role of the government budget in

pursuing the socio-economic development goals and objectives of the government

o identify and demonstrate a working knowledge of the national

budget documents and its accompanying bills and phases of the budget cycle process

o debate and discuss the fiscal stance and approach taken by various actors involved in the budget process

o explain the role of the public sector manager working with public

finances; and o read and understand reports evaluating financial control measures

(eg auditor general reports) on efficient and effective management

practices in government organizations

Main content

o the role of the government in the socio-economic growth and development

o the provision of public goods, macroeconomic, and monetary

policy determinants of economic growth and development o South Africa‘s Intergovernmental Relations System and

Framework and more specifically the ―Intergovernmental Fiscal

and Financial Relations in South Africa‖ o the role of the government in raising/decreasing taxes and

collecting revenue and allocating expenditure/resources in society

and the use of fiscal policy instruments o the national, its constituent components (operations and capital

budgets), features, functions and practices

o revenues, expenditure, assets, liabilities and debt management o the regulations framework and principles of good governance and

sound public financial management outlined in the PFMA

(national and provincial government) financial accountability, controls and auditing; and

o public participation and engagement with the budget process and

choices

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None


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time

Hours

Contact with lecturer/tutor: 48

Assignments and tasks: 35

Tests and Examinations: 32

Selfstudy 85


Methods of student

assessment

Assignment writing

Test Group tasks

Examination


ADPA: 1605 Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences Core

Home Department School of Government, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Module Description Introduction to Governance and Public Administration

Generic Module Name Introduction to Governance and Public Administration


Credit Value 20

Duration 1 year


Level 6

Main outcomes

o Have in-depth understanding of the principles and dimensions of

governance/good governance and discuss the challenges of putting them into practice

o Understand and apply key concepts of public accountability,

democracy, human rights, and access to justice, and how they work in practice in different contexts

o Critically analyse the roles and dynamics of relationships between

state, citizens and other institutions in the governance process in different contexts

o Develop strong critical and analytical skills for application in a

variety of contexts. o Explain the origin, theories and models of public administration

o Discuss the concept of new public management

Main content

o The definition (government vs. governance) and levels of governance (local, provincial national, global).

o Components / elements of good governance.

o The relationship between good governance, civil society and development.

o The role of civil society in governance. Enabling factors and

obstacles for participation. o Participatory governance.

o Origins, theories and Models of Public Administration

o New Public Management v Private Sector Management o South Africa as a Developmental State

o South African Constitution & Bill of Rights

o Structure of Government o Ethics in Public Service

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None


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time

Hours




Selfstudy 85


Methods of student

assessment

Assignment writing

Test

Group tasks

Examination




Sciences

Module Description Leadership and Managing People

Generic Module Name Leadership and Managing People


Credit Value 20

Duration 1 year


Level 6

Main outcomes

o Understand of the effect of leadership on organizational success; o An understanding and the role of various stakeholders in the

formulation and communication of the organizational purpose and

principles; o Understand the different types of leadership.

o Understand organizational change process.

o Develop a working knowledge of regulatory framework that informs and change and transformation in the public service.

Main content

o Context of leadership.

o Leadership Styles and types. o Setting organizational purpose, goals and principles.

o Developing an organizational culture and vision.

o Organisational change. o Public service regulatory framework.

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



time

Hours




Selfstudy 85


Methods of student

assessment

Assignment writing

Test

Group tasks

Examination

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ADPA: 1605 Faculty of Economic and Management

Sciences Core


Sciences

Module Description Managing Information and Communication

Generic Module Name Managing Information and Communication

Alpha Numeric Code PUA 613

Credit Value 20

Duration 1 year


Level 6

Main outcomes

o Identify government information requirements. o Demonstrate an understanding of the role of information in

organisation design and behaviour.

o Demonstrate an ability to collect, analyse, organise and communicate information.

o Identify and utilise appropriate communication tools and

strategies. o Utilise information technology to enhance communications.

Main content

o Selecting relevant information.

o Formatting and synthesising information in a way that is accessible within time constraints.

o Writing specialised information for specific audiences.

o Analysing technical information in text. o Making information available in way that is accessible within time

constraints.

o Methods of conveying the information in terms of communication content and target audience.

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



time

Hours




Selfstudy 85


Methods of student

assessment

Assignment writing

Test

Group tasks

Examination




Sciences

Module Description Managing Operations in the Public Sector

Generic Module Name Managing Operations in the Public Sector


Credit Value 20

Duration 1 year


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Level 6

Main outcomes

o Analyse the impact of legislation on overall delivery objectives,

priorities and processes.

o How to communicate implementation objective, priorities and

processes.

o Coordinate, monitor and review implementation processes.

o Negotiate realignment of implementation objectives, priorities and processes.

Main content

o The Batho-Pele White Paper on Transforming Public Sector

Service Delivery. o The Public Services Act.

o Developmental government is explained in the South African

context. o Plans for the improvement of service delivery.

o Measurement methods related to service delivery.

o Methods and techniques to build a sound relationship with clients. o Measures to rectify service delivery failures.

o Reasons for and sources of client dissatisfaction.

o Quality cycle in relation to organisational service delivery o Continuous feedback and improvement strategy for organisational

service delivery

o Creative thinking techniques. o Problem solving steps.

o Project management steps and processes.

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



time

Hours




Selfstudy 85


Methods of student

assessment

Assignment writing

Test

Group tasks

Examination

Programme Faculty Core / Elective



Sciences

Module Description Public Policy

Generic Module Name Public Policy


Credit Value 20

Duration 1 year


Level 6

Main outcomes

o Understand the organizational, sectoral and societal significance of policy.

o Explain the nature and dynamics of phases in the policy process.

o Demonstrate understanding and explain public policy process. o Identify the challenges of policy implementation.

o Recognise and identify opportunities for improving policy.

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o Explain the key types of policy evaluation.

o Investigate and resolve problems in policy environments.

Main content

o Concepts of public policy.

o Theoretical models for policy making.

o Policy making process in South Africa – National, provincial and

Local.

o Policy formulation and Citizen participation. o Policy analysis.

o Policy implementation and contribution factors.

o Role of IGR in public policy. o Policy monitoring and evaluation.

o Research design and policy development.

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



time

Hours




Selfstudy 85


Methods of student

assessment

Assignment writing Test

Group tasks Examination

Name of Module Governance, Public Administration and Ethics in the Public Sector


B.Admin Hons in Public

Admin

EMS Fundamental

Home Department School of Government

Module description Governance, Public Administration and Ethics in the Public Sector

Generic module name Governance, Public Administration and Ethics in the Public Sector

Alpha-numeric code PUB701

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type P

Level 8

Main Outcomes By the end of the module, students will be able to:

o Demonstrate a critical understanding of the concept of governance

o Distinguish between government and governance

o Evaluate the legislative framework for governance o Demonstrate a critical understanding of the relationship between

governance, public administration and ethics

o Evaluate the implications of the legislative framework towards governance on public administration

o Demonstrate a critical understanding of the ethical and democratic

dimensions of administrative activities in state organizations o Demonstrate a critical understanding of the ethical and democratic

dimensions of administrative activities on policy implementation

Main Content o Democratic and ethical theories and approaches

o Principles and values that encapsulate good governance and professional ethics in the South African public sector

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o The intersection between governance, public administration and

ethics

o The ethical ideal of accountability, openness and transparency o The ethical ideal of administrative neutrality

o The ethical ideal of participation

o The relationship between the state, citizens and civil society

Pre-requisites Batchelor Degree in Public Administration or equivalent

Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 10

Other: Please specify(research)

50


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous Assessment 50% (Case studies 10%, group exercises and

presentation 10%, critical summaries 20%, and class debate 10%); Final assessment 50%. External moderation.

Name of module Public Policy Analysis



Admin

EMS Core


Module description Public Policy Analysis

Generic module name Public Policy Analysis


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type P

Level 8

Main Outcomes By the end of the module students will be able to:

o Critically analyze the historical, political, administrative,

economic and social context of public sector policy making in contemporary South Africa;

o Distinguish between alternative models and frameworks for analyzing public policy;

o Demonstrate a critical understanding of the key techniques of

policy analysis, such as problem definition and options analysis; o Demonstrate a critical understanding of the key stages in the

policy process;

o Apply the knowledge and skills of policy analysis to a practical research project;

o Engage in debate and discussions on the strengths and limitations

of current policy processes in South Africa.

Main Content o Context of policy making in South Africa in the period since 1994;

o Models and approaches to policy making;

o Key issues in policy analysis; o Structuring policy problems

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o Identifying and analysing policy options;

o Forecasting policy futures;

o Policy implementation; o Evaluating policy performance and outcomes;

o Research design for developing and evaluating public policies.


Co-requisites None



Time




Selfstudy 10

Research and writing 70


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous Assessment 60% (Class participation and Group

presentations 20%; Research Paper 40%); Final Assessment (40%). External moderation.

Name of Module Theoretical Approaches to Public Organization and Development



Admin

EMS Core


Module description Theoretical approaches to Public Organization and Development

Generic module name Theoretical approaches to Public Organization and Development


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type P

Level 8


o Demonstrate a critical understanding of the various theories & viewpoints on organisational phenomena & compare the

contributions of the various theories to the understanding of

organizational phenomena; o Apply the above organisation theories to public sector

organizations;

o Demonstrate the ability to facilitate public sector organizational change and transformation;

o Examine in detail the various dimensions, issues and problems of

public sector organization.

Main Content o The nature of public organizations

o Theories of organisation & approaches to the study, design and management of organizations

o Processes, structures & activities of organizations

o Organisational behaviour, leadership & pathologies o Public sector transformation, change strategies & improvement of

organisational effectiveness.


Co-requisites None


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Time

Hours




Selfstudy 40

Other: Please specify ( case

studies)

24


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 60% (assignments/research paper & tasks, case studies/ practical exercises/class presentations/ class participation);

Final assessment (40%). External moderation.

Name of Module Human Resources Management and Development in the Public Sector



Admin

EMS Core


Module description Human Resources Management and Development in the Public Sector

Generic module name Human Resources Management


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type P

Level 8


o Demonstrate a critical understanding of the theoretical context of

human resource development and management o Demonstrate a critical understanding of the legislative and policy

framework influencing the management and development of

human resources in the public sector o Critically discuss labour relations as it applies to the management

and development of human resources in the South African public

service o Critically discuss the specific legislative parameters that influence

labour relations in South Africa

o Engage in debate and discussions on the key HR functions of public sector managers in post-apartheid South Africa

o Interpret and apply the legal framework and parameters to practical realities through case studiesEngage in critical debate

and discussion on issues of labour relations as it applies to the

South African public service

Main Content o Theoretical approaches and perspectives on human resource management

o The role, functions and challenges of the human resource manager

in the public service

o Performance management systems and its application in the public

service

o Legislation and policies affecting human resource development and management

o The labour relations act

o Collective bargaining: Strikes and Lock-outs o The basic conditions of employment

o Employment equity

o The law of dismissal

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Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 10

Other: Please specify(research)

50


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 40% (case studies 10%; group exercises and

presentation 10%; class test 20%). Final assessment 60% (Long research paper). External moderation.

Name of Module Economics and Public Sector Financial Management

Programme Faculty Core/Elective


Admin

EMS Core


Module description Economics and Public Sector Financial Management

Generic module name Economics and Public Sector Financial Management


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type P

Level 8

Main Outcomes By the end of the module students will be able to

o Explain the fundamental terminology, principles, conventions,

methodology and theories pertaining to the economics of public

sector finance and financial management

o Explain the significance of the role of the budget in pursuing the

goals and objectives of the government o Locate and interpret the selected macroeconomic data

o Identify and demonstrate a working knowledge of the national

budget documents and its accompanying bills o Explain the nature and dynamics of the phases of the budget cycle

o Discuss the fiscal approach and stance taken by various actors

involved in the budget process o Explain the role of the public manager in public financial

management

o Evaluate the impact of financial control measures (eg auditor general) on efficient and effective management practices in

government organizations

Main Content The module contents include: o Introduction to macroeconomics the provision of public goods and

economic growth

o The role of the government in raising and allocating resources in society and the use of fiscal and monetary institutions and policy

instruments

o Intergovernmental Fiscal and Financial relations in South Africa o The constituent components, its features, functions and practices

of the national, provincial and local government budgets

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o Regulations and principles of sound public financial management

outlined in the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)

o Asset, liabilities and debt management o Financial accountability, controls and auditing

o Public participation in and engagement with the budget process

and choices


Co-requisites None



Time

Hours



Selfstudy 40



Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment (50%). Final assessment 50% (Long research paper). External moderation.

Name of Module Research Methods/Research Essay



Administration

EMS Core


Module description Research Methods/Research Essay

Generic module name Research Methods/Research Essay


Credit Value 30

Duration Semester

Module Type P

Level 8


o Explain the terminology, facts, conventions, trends and sequences, classification and categories, criteria, methodology, principles and

generalizations of social science research methods

o Demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research and coherently structure and organize a research study: choose a

research topic; state the research problem; develop hypotheses and

assumptions to guide the research; review related literature, select appropriate methodological techniques for data collection and

analysis; use the internet to access information; and write

academically acceptable research proposals o Demonstrate the ability to apply the analytical tools and social

science methods to problems associated with policy formulation,

implementation and evaluation o Apply the logic and skills of research methodology to a

supervised public sector-related practical research project

Main Content o Conceptual foundations and elements of social o scientific research and types of research

● Research designs

o The research process: conducting literature surveys; planning research project; research methods/ techniques; writing a research

proposal

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o Analysis and interpretation of research findings, recommendations

and communication of research results to policymakers

o Structuring and organizing research findings in a written research report of approximately 6000 - 7000 words


Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Practicals: 5

Selfstudy 200


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 60% (Tests, assignments and class

presentations 20%; written research report 40%); Final assessment (40%). External moderation.

Name of module Public Sector Transformation and Reform


B Admin Hons in Public

Administration

EMS Elective


Module description Public sector Transformation and Reform

Generic module name Public Sector Transformation and Reform


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 8

Main Outcomes At the end of this module students will be able to: o Define and discuss concepts related to public sector

transformation and reform;

o Utilise and apply different approaches and models in administrative or organisation theory to explain administrative

reform as a political as well as a management process;

o Demonstrate a critical understanding of past and current debates surrounding the relationship between the state, civil society, doe

agencies etc. o Analyse the historical, political, administrative, economic and

social context of public sector reform in South Africa;

o Identify and discuss key regional, African and international influences on public sector transformation and reform;

o Evaluate the relevant legislative framework

o Analyse the key issues and problems facing the transformation of the public service, including gender perspectives

o Compare the South African experience with that of other

countries, selected African countries in particular

Main Content o Define and discuss the concepts of Public sector transformation and reform;

o Areas of public service reform (i.e. quality customer services;

systems and work procedures; information technology; policy implementation and management; organisational structures and

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human resource management; accountability and discipline;

values of excellence; financial management; public-private

partnerships; etc; o Donor-sponsored structural adjustment programmes and

administrative reforms;

o Administrative reform strategies in selected African and/or Commonwealth countries;

o Public service transformation, the state and civil society in South

Africa o Influences of Global, African and regional positions on the local

(SA) transformation context

o The South African constitution and the legislative framework for governance, and its transformational outlook

o Issues in public service transformation and reform in South Africa

including gender perspectives


Co-requisites None



Time

Hours



Selfstudy 40


studies)

30


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 50% (Class discussion, group presentations,

individual research assignment); Final assessment (50%). External

moderation.

Name of Module Issues in Local Government



Administration

EMS Elective


Module description Issues in Local Government

Generic module name Issues in Local Government


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 8

Main Outcomes By the end of the module students will be able to: o Demonstrate a critical understanding of the challenges,

opportunities, roles & relationships of local authorities

o Explain systems of local government, with specific reference to developing nations; and

o Critically discuss issues confronting local government in South

Africa

Main Content o Local government service delivery, local government politics,

local government finance, local government development and

strategies for change management in such areas as service delivery o Institution building and management, representivity and

affirmative action, amalgamation

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o Rationalisation of previously separate local government

administrations, accountability, human resource development and

management, cooperation with civil society and effective urban and rural management


Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 60


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 60% (Written assignments 40%; practical

exercises, class presentations % /class participation 20%); Final

assessment (40%). External moderation.

Name of Module State and Civil Society



Admin

EMS Elective


Module description State and Civil Society

Generic module name State and Civil Society


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 8

Main Outcomes By the end of the module the students will be able to

o Explain the importance of state and civil society participation in

the public policy making process.

o Identify and critically discuss the different definitions of state and civil society

o Identify and critically discuss and critique the different approaches

and schools of thought used to analyze state societal relations o Identify the social dialogue institutional arrangements and

processes in South Africa

o Identify and critique the approaches and stance taken by various participants in the social dialogue process

Main Content The module content includes:

o Outline and overview of stakeholder participation in the public policy making cycle and process.

o Different definitions and understandings of the role of the state

and civil society o Critique of the state and civil society paradigm

o State societal relations in public policy formulation and

implementation in South Africa prior to 1994 and after. o Case studies of the social dialogue processes at work in the New

Partnership for Africa‘s Development (NEPAD); the National

Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) and the local government Integrated Development Planning (IDP)

mechanism for service delivery

274


Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 50

Other: Preparation for group exercises

10


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 60% (Individual exercise and group

presentation 20%; Written assignment 40%; Final assessment (40%). External moderation.

275

MASTER IN ADMINISTRATION

Name of Module Public Admin. Magister -Thesis

PUA 801 – First enrolment PUA 802 – Second Enrolment




M.ADMIN EMS Core


Module description Magister thesis ( PUA 801 & 802 )

Generic module name Public Admin. Magister Thesis

Alpha-numeric code PUA801 – First enrolment

PUA802 – Second enrolment

Credit Value 120 credits

Duration 1 – 2 years

Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of this research component the student should be able to:

o Demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research o Demonstrate the ability to locate empirical work in theoretical

contexts

o Demonstrate the ability to apply analytical and research competencies

o Demonstrate the ability to coherently structure and organize a

research study o Demonstrate the ability to contribute in a unique way to the

particular field under study

Main Content o Research methods o Literature review

o Interpretation of research findings

o Structuring and organizing research findings in a logical and coherent manner

Pre-requisites Admission to the Masters Programme in the SOG

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours


Assignments & tasks:

Tests & examinations:

Practicals:

Selfstudy

Total Learning Time

Methods of Student

Assessment

Examination by supervisor, internal examiner and external examiner

(100%)

276

MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MINI-THESIS)

Name of Module Public Admin. Magister Mini-thesis



amended module will be

offered


M.ADMIN EMS Core


Module description Mini-thesis ( PUA 803 & 804 )

Generic module name Public Admin. Magister Mini-thesis




Duration 1 – 2 years


Level Level 9


o Demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research

o Demonstrate the ability to locate empirical work in theoretical contexts

o Demonstrate the ability to apply analytical and research

competencies o Demonstrate the ability to coherently structure and organize a

research study

Main Content o Research methods o Literature review

o Interpretation of research findings

o Structuring and organizing research findings in a logical and coherent manner

Pre-requisites Admission to the Masters Programme in the SOG

Co-requisites None



Time





Practicals:

Selfstudy

Total Learning Time

Methods of Student

Assessment

Examination of dissertation by supervisor, internal examiner and

external examiner (100%)

277

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION DOCTORAL THESIS

Name of current module Public Admin. Doctoral Thesis



amended module will be

offered


DOCTORAL EMS Core


Module description

(Header)

Doctoral Thesis ( PUA 901 & 902 )

Generic module name Public Admin. Doctoral Thesis



Credit Value 360

Duration 5 years


Level 10


o Demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research of a relatively new area in the existing field of study

o Demonstrate the ability to make a unique contribution to his/her

field of study o Demonstrate the ability to coherently and logically structure and

organize his/her study

o Demonstrate good writing skills o Demonstrate the ability to analytically and conceptually apply

research findings to the issue under investigation

o Demonstrate the ability to analyse and conceptualize existing literature in the field under investigation

Main Content o Drafting a research proposal

o Exposure to research methodologies o Literature reviews

o Structuring and organizing chapters

o Conceptualizing theoretical debates and discourses o Interpreting empirical findings in the context of the issue under

investigation

Pre-requisites Admission to the Doctoral programme within SOG

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Practicals:

Selfstudy

Total Learning Time

Methods of Student

Assessment

Examination by supervisor, internal examiner and two external

examiners

278

SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT MASTERS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Name of Module Theoretical and Comparative Approaches to Governance, Public

Administration and Public Management


Masters in Public Admin

(MPA)

EMS Fundamental


Module description Theoretical and Comparative Approaches to Governance, Public Administration and Public Management

Alpha-numeric code MPA 811

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type P

Level 9

Main Outcomes By the end of the module students will be able to demonstrate:

(a) a conceptual and critical understanding of the theories and

analytical tools used to: o Approach Public Administration, Public Management and

governance;

o Apply sound governance principles; o Identify, compare and analyze trends and tendencies in

governance, public administration as well as public and

development management in different settings (national, local, organizational);

(b) the application and interpretation of the above theories and tools through comparative case studies by developing practical options

for improved governance.

Main Content o Introduction to the theory of governance, public administration

and public management. o Theory and practice of co-operative governance, corporate

governance, holistic governance and good governance at the

executive level. o Comparative assessment of governance, public administration and

public management experiences

o Focus on applications, trends and tendencies and developments in Public Management and administration in contemporary South

Africa

o Comparative Governance in an organizational context. Case study of the transformation of DBSA

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 20


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment (50%); Final assessment (50%) for external

moderation.

279

Name of module Advanced Public Policy Analysis and Management



(MPA)

EMS Core


Module description Advanced Public Policy Analysis and Management

Generic module name Advanced Public Policy Analysis and Management


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type P

Level 9

Main Outcomes By the end of the Module, students will be able to demonstrate (a) a conceptual and critical understanding of selected theories,

models and analytical tools used to:

o analyze public policies, strategies and evaluations o conduct policy analysis

o facilitate and manage policy processes

o establish institutional arrangements for policy management o integrate various policy implementation instruments

o monitor and evaluate public policy

o plan and design policy processes, implementation frameworks and evaluation initiatives.

(b) the practical application of the above models and tools through

case studies of national, provincial and local government policy in South Africa, by analyzing and developing practical options for

the improvement of policy design and management

Main Content o Introduction to Policy Management and policy analysis;

o Focus on the theory of policy processes and institutional arrangements;

o Theory of policy implementation instruments including strategy,

planning, operations and project management; and o Theory and practice of policy evaluation and monitoring systems

o Case studies of policy management drawn from the national,

provincial and local levels in South Africa

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 20


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment (50%); Final assessment (50%) for external

moderation.

280



(MPA)

EMS Core

Name of module The Global, Regional and Domestic Context of Governance and Public

Administration in Contemporary South Africa


Module description The Global, Regional and Domestic Context of Governance and Public Administration in Contemporary South Africa

Generic module name The Global, Regional and Domestic Context of Governance


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type P

Level 9


(a) Demonstrate an detailed knowledge of, and the ability to critically analyse:

o The key features and dynamics of the global, regional and

domestic context of governance, the state and public administration in contemporary South Africa;

o The challenges and opportunities posed by these dynamics

and the interplay between them for the developmental state and the democratic state in South Africa;

(b) Apply the knowledge learned to a research project on the

challenges and opportunities facing a specific aspect of governance, the state and public administration in South Africa as

a result of the interplay between global, regional and domestic

forces.

Main Content o The origins, nature and challenges of globalization; o The ideological underpinnings of globalization;

o Key global institutions (IMF, World Bank, WTO) and their roles.

o SADC, NEPAD and the African Union and the challenges and opportunities for South Africa.

o The RDP, GEAR and ASGISA – from social democracy to neo-

liberalism? o The Developmental and Democratic State in South Africa and

tensions between them;

o The effects of the global, regional and domestic context on public sector transformation and reform in South Africa.

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 60


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 50% (Class participation and group

presentations 20%; internal assessment 30%); Final assessment 50% (Long research paper) for external moderation.

281

Name of Module Research Methods and Skills



(MPA)

EMS Core


Module description Research Methods and Skills

Generic module name Research Methods and Skills

Alpha-numeric code MPA814


Duration Semester

Module Type P

Level 9


o Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and comprehension of the

research process to be followed in completing the MPA Mini-Thesis;

o Choose a relevant research topic, state the problem for research

and develop hypotheses as well as assumptions to guide their research;

o Review related literature on the topic;

o Select appropriate methodological techniques for data collection and analysis;

o Use the Internet and Electronic Journals to access information;

o Demonstrate the necessary communication and practical skills to participate meaningfully in research activities offered through the

MPA

o Demonstrate more effective writing skills through improved design and structure, sentence construction and the usage of

grammar.

o Demonstrate a knowledge of quantitative data analysis and

presentation, and the ability to use SPSS;

o Prepare a clear and coherent abstract for their proposed MPA

mini-theses; o Write an academically acceptable research proposal.

Main Content o Concepts of research and research design

o Theories of research, types of research and the research process

o Conducting the literature survey o Planning the research project

o Research methods/techniques o Interactions with the academic supervisor

o Writing the abstract and research proposal

o An introduction to academic writing skills, including organization, presentation and layout; sentence construction; punctuation and

grammar; citation and referencing.

o Avoiding plagiarism.

o An introduction to the Statistical Software Package for the Social

Sciences (SPSS)

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None


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Time

Hours




Practicals: 10

Research and Presentation 50


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 60% (Class participation and individual

presentations 15%; research abstract 15%; internal assessment 30%); Final assessment 40% (Research proposal) for external moderation.

Name of Module Research Seminar



(MPA)

EMS Core


Module description Research Seminar

Generic module name Research Seminar


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type P

Level 9

Main Outcomes (a) At the end of the module, students will be able to:

o Prepare a clear and coherent presentation of their

preliminary and final research findings for the MPA Mini-Thesis;

o Communicate this effectively to peers and course lecturers

through a seminar presentation; o Respond effectively to questions and comments from

seminar participants;

o Critically assess other students‘ presentations as seminar discussants;

o Revise their draft research documents on the basis of

feedback on their oral presentations (b) Students will attend, participate and present their research findings

at at least two research seminars during the MPA programme.

Main Content o Research design and methodology o Developing an effective theoretical framework

o Structuring an effective research report/mini-thesis

o Developing a coherent flow throughout the research report/mini-thesis

o Written and oral presentations

o Preparing a PowerPoint presentation

o Preparation of preliminary research findings (including literature

review)

o Presentation of final draft research findings

Pre-requisites MPA Module on Research Methods and Skills

Co-requisites None


283


Time

Hours



Research and Presentation 70


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 50% (Pre-course preparation and class

participation ); Final assessment 50%. External moderation.

Name of new module MPA Mini-Thesis



(MPA)

EMS Core


Module description MPA Mini-Thesis

Generic module name Mini-Thesis

Alpha-numeric code SOG 827

Credit Value 120

Duration 1 Year

Module Type P

Level 8.2

Main Outcomes By the end of the Module, students will be able to

demonstrate the ability to: o Conduct independent research;

o Locate empirical research in appropriate theoretical contexts;

o Apply analytical and research skills and competencies at the Masters level;

o Coherently structure and organize a research study of this kind;

o Contribute in a unique way to the particular field under study. o Produce a mini-thesis of between 25,000 and 30,000 words.

Main Content o Research skills and methods

o Literature review o Interpretation of research findings

o Structuring and organizing research findings in a logical and

coherent manner.

Pre-requisites MPA Module on Research Methods and Skills

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours

Contact with supervisor: 30

Research and writing Mini-

Thesis

1170


Methods of Student

Assessment

Final assessment by supervisor, internal examiner and external

examiner (100%).

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Name of Module Programme and Project Management in the Public sector



(MPA)

EMS Elective


Module description Programme and Project Management in the Public sector

Generic module name Programme and Project Management in the Public sector


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 9

Main Outcomes By the end of the module, students will be able to demonstrate: (a) a conceptual understanding of selected theories, models and

analytical tools used to:

o define and approach programme and project management in the public sector

o facilitate programme and project management processes;

o plan, implement and evaluate the Project Management Body of Knowledge;

o facilitate the nine knowledge areas (integration, scope,

quality, cost, time, communication, human resources, procurement and risk management);

o institutionalize the programme and project management

approach in the public sector; (b) the practical application of the above models and tools through

case studies by analyzing and developing practical options for the

improvement of programme and project management in the South African context.

Main Content o Introduction to Programme and Project Management;

o Programme and project management processes;

o Focus on the Project Management body of knowledge; o Theory of the nine knowledge areas;

o Institutional arrangements for Programme and Project

Management; and o Case studies of programme and project management.

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Self study 20


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 50% (Take home assignment); Final

assessment (50%) for external moderation.

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Name of Module Public Sector Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation



(MPA)

EMS Elective


Module description Public sector planning, monitoring and evaluation

Generic module name Public sector planning, monitoring and evaluation


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of this module students will be able to: o Develop and use the logical framework as a tool to help strengthen

programme and project design, implementation, and monitoring

and evaluation o Set programme and project goals and objectives

o Manage risks in programmes and projects, establish programme

organisation, monitor and control programmes, appraise programmes and assure product/service quality.

o Conceive a programme using a Logical Framework Approach as a

planning tool o Identify and discuss the advantages/strengths and

disadvantages/limitations of the logical framework as a

management tool o Work in teams to build effective strategies for meeting clients'

needs.

Main Content o The Logical Framework Approach to programme planning and

evaluation o The role and importance of stakeholder analysis in programme

planning and evaluation.

o Programme management cycle and the logical framework o Strengthening programme design, implementation, monitoring

and evaluation

o The analysis phase: stakeholder analysis, problem analysis, objectives analysis and strategic analysis

o Development of the logical framework: objective, immediate

objective, outputs, activities, inputs, indicators, risks and assumptions

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 35

Case studies 25


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous Assessment 50% (Group presentation and reports and tasks

20%; individual research report 30%); Final assessment (50%). External moderation.

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Name of Module Managing Change in the Public Sector



(MPA)

EMS Elective


Generic module name Managing change in the Public Sector


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 9


o Analyse the historical, political, administrative, economic and

social context of change in governance (regional ( SADC), African and international perspectives)

o Critically analyze the historical, political, administrative,

economic and social context of public sector reform/policy and change management in contemporary SA

o Demonstrate a critical understanding of past and current debates

surrounding the relationship between the state and civil society and its relevance on the management of change

o Evaluate the need for public sector change and key issues and

problems facing the transformation of the public sector process o Critically analyze strategies and techniques for effective change

management in the public sector

Main Content o Introduction and overview of the Management of Change; regional ( SADC), African and international perspectives

o Managing Public sector change in the new South Africa

o Interface between civil society, managing change and Accountability,

o Issues in public service transformation and change in South Africa

o Strategies and techniques for analyzing and Managing Public

Policy/reform processes in the new South Africa

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 35


studies)

25


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 60% (Group presentations and preparation for

research paper, case study compilation and presentation); Final

assessment (40%). External moderation.

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Name of module Public Finance and Budgeting


Masters in Public Admin EMS Elective


Module description Public Finance and Budgeting


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 9

Main Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to:

o Demonstrate a critical understanding of the socio-economic role of government

o Critically discuss the key financial issues confronting the South

African government o Explain the fiscal policy stance and practice of the South Africa

government

o Identify and analyse the various sources of government revenue o Identify and analyse the tax principles of equity and efficiency in

property and service charges

o Identify the regulatory framework for sound public sector financial management in South including the Public Sector

Financial Management Act and the Municipal Finance and

Management Act (MFMA) o Identify the budget cycles, its components and functions

o Identify difficulties of infrastructure provision and capital

expenditure management o Explain the importance of asset, liability and debt management

o Explain the importance of cash flow management

Main Content The module content include: o Overview of the rationale for government intervention in an

economy and the provision of public goods and services

o Role of fiscal and monetary policy instruments in economic growth and development

o Sources of taxation, taxation principles and provincial and local

government revenue o Performance budgeting

o Financial infrastructure

o Legislative framework (PFMA and MFMA) o Public sector accounting and control

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 40

Other: Preparation for group

exercise

10


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 50% (Individual assignments 20%; Group presentation 30%); Final assessment 50% (Long Research Paper).

288

Name of module Administrative Law



(MPA)

EMS Elective


Generic module name Administrative Law



Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of this module students will be able to :

o Demonstrate a critical understanding of the process of law making in relation to public administration;

o Interpret and discuss a court decision;

o Critically discuss the changes brought about by the change from a supreme parliament to a supreme constitution;

o Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and working of the

constitution; o Evaluate the content of administrative law;

o Apply the skills and knowledge learned to a practical research

report on aspects of administrative law.

Main Content o Introduction to administrative law

o Division of the law

o Sources of the law o Constitutional law

o Types of administrative action

o Lawfulness o Reasonableness

o Procedural fairness

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 60


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 50% (Group and individual exercises 20%;

Internal examination 30%); Final assessment 50% (Long research paper). External moderation.

Name of Module Development Policy , Planning and Management

Programme Faculty Core/

Elective


(MPA)

EMS Elective


Generic module name Development Policy, Planning and Management



289

Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 9


(a) Demonstrate a critical understanding of the: o Processes, techniques and methods involved in development

policy, planning and management;

o The discourse of development policy, planning and management:

o Development policy and planning in the ―Third World‖

with special reference to urbanization and globalization; o Trends in world socio –economic development planning;

o The role of donor ―aid in development policy, planning and management;

o The challenges facing integrated development planning in

South Africa. (b) Critically discuss and evaluate the factors influencing

development policy, planning and management, such as budgetary

constraints, staff capacity, timing, and co-ordination and integration with other sectors;

(c) Apply the skills and knowledge learned to a long research paper

on development policy, planning and management in the South African context.

Main Content o The discourse of development policy, planning and management;

o Development policy and planning in the ―Third World‖ with

special reference to urbanization and globalization; o Trends in world socio –economic development planning;

o The role of donor ―Aid‖ in development;

o Ethnocentrism as an alienating reality—urbanism and everyday life with special reference to the import of social policy and social

planning;

o Integrated development planning and its challenges for sustainable development;

o Factors influencing programme planning and management such as

budgetary constraints, staff capacity, timing, co-ordination and integration with other sectors;

o Indexes of socio-economic development planning;

o The reality and myths of development ; o Development scenarios / projects / plans / programmes;

o Case studies of integrated development planning in South Africa.

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 30



Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 50% (Individual and group presentations 20%; Internal examination 30%); Final assessment 50% (Long research

paper). External moderation.

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Name of new Module Urban Development and Management


Maters in Public Admin

(MPA)

EMS Elective


Module description Urban Development and Management


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 9


o Critically discuss the emerging importance of cities in the era of globalization and the blurring of the dividing line between

rural/urban and urban /(sub) regional developments

o Identify concepts and frameworks used in policy formulation, implementation and analysis of the role of the state and

management at various levels with reference to; development

planning; economic growth; public expenditure; and service provisions such as water and sanitation; housing as well as

transport.

o Identify and explain the difference between economic and social infrastructure and its accompanying features

o Critically discuss the importance of the public, private partnership

(PPP) in the provision of services o Identify and critically analyse the goals, economic, markets,

business, social, conflicts, complexities and processes involved in

the provisioning and management of these infrastructure services o Apply the above to case studies focusing on areas such as water

and sanitation; housing; transport; tourism; small and medium

enterprises (SMME) development and local economic

development

Main Content The module contents include:

o Outlining the challenges of urban development and poverty reduction in developing countries; globalization; urbanization;

demography and poverty issues

o The role of government or developmental state and other stakeholders in managing the urbanization process in South Africa

o Approaches to urban planning, development and management at

the national, provincial and local (IDP) level o Provincial and local growth development and growth strategies

and policies

o Importance and specific features pertaining to economic and social infrastructure, investment as well as trade and industrial

development in different sectors

o Discussing the public private partnership (PPP) and role of non

state stakeholders in the provision of infrastructure

o The development of small and medium enterprises (SMMEs) and

local economic development (LED) in South Africa o Discussing case studies of informal settlement upgrading and

housing provision; Water and sanitation provision; and the

development of integrated public transport and tourism

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None

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Time

Hours




Selfstudy 50


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 50% (Individual assignment 20%; Group

presentation 30%); Final assessment 50% (Long Research Paper). External moderation.

Name of module Rural Development



(MPA)

EMS Elective


Generic module name Rural Development


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 9


o Critically evaluate the key concepts in rural development theory

and practice o Apply these concepts to case study material drawn from the

current South African context

o Critically assess and evaluate current policy frameworks in relation to rural development and land reform in South Africa

Main Content o Models of rural development and international debates

o Learning process approaches to rural development

o Sustainable rural livelihoods and poverty reduction o Land-based livelihoods in Southern Africa

o Land reform policies and progress

o Agrarian reform: international and African debates o Land and agrarian reform and poverty reduction

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 35


studies)

25


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 50% (Class discussion, group presentations, written assignment ); Final assessment (50%). External moderation.

292

Name of Module Gender Development and Management



(MPA)

EMS Elective


Module description Gender Development and Management


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 9

Main Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to: o Analyse how socialised gender roles affect social roles both within

the home and work environments

o Critically discuss how such socialised roles, derived from both within developing states and without, affect sound and inclusive

development strategies

o Compare the normative edge to ―scientific‖ and ―objectively empirical‖ development studies, particularly the ways in which

these ―findings‘ are gendered and discriminatory

o Demonstrate a critical understanding of the ways in which gendered understandings of development theory and development

management economics inhibit more inclusive development

strategies o Critically discuss the ways in which gendered understandings of

development may be deconstructed and reconstructed so as to

ensure more stable long term development strategies o Identify and discuss gender equality in governance structures in

South Africa (and elsewhere)

o Identify and discuss perspectives on gender equality in the global

context

o Identify and discuss linkages between gender and race affirmative

action o Analyse the construction of ‗gender‘ sensitive policies in the

public service (including examining the notion of a gender budget)

o Explain how gender equality is used in the construction of gender and employment policies

o Analyse gender, race and collective identity debates in governance and development

Main Content o Social roles which men and women take up in the personal and

work environments

o A review of individual socialisation processes o The interface between gendered socialisation roles (men vs

women )

o Women in Development (WID); Woman and Development

(WAD) a brief historical overview

o Development from a gender perspective and the relation between

gender and development global governance o Gender in the context of debates about ―development‖ as a process

of North – South neocolonialism

o Examining the nexus between gender and development at the national level

o Examining gender in governance: the public service, parliament,

government, political parties

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o Gender, Public Policy and management of change: thinking

through gender policies and what they entail.

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Selfstudy 35


studies)

25


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 40% (Group presentations 20%; Case study

compilation and presentation 20%; Final assessment 60% (Long

Research Paper). External moderation.

Name of module Intergovernmental Relations



(MPA)

EMS Elective


Generic module name Intergovernmental relations


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 9


o Identify and differentiate between the approaches to

intergovernmental relations.

o Describe how the nature of the state influences intergovernmental

relations.

o Demonstrate a critical understanding of the role and application of intergovernmental relations in Public Administration and

management

o Evaluate the legislative framework for governance, the principal structures and functions of government at national, provincial and

local levels, and the dynamics of inter-governmental relations

o Identify gaps, critical analyze and provide resolutions for identified IGR complexities in various contexts

o Recognize the importance of the management of IGR and it‘s

interface with improved service delivery

Main Content o An introduction and overview of IGR

o Conceptual analysis for the study of IGR

o Constitutional basis for IGR o Centralization and decentralization in government

o Managing and resolving IGR complexities : insights from

selected countries o IGR: a South African perspective

o Instruments of IGR- Political & Administrative interface

o Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations in South Africa o Interface between IGR and Key Public sector functions including

planning, organization, leadership and service delivery

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Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




elfstudy 35

Other: Please specify ( case studies)

25


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 40% (Group presentations 20%; case study

compilation and presentation 20% ); Final assessment 60% (Long Research Paper). External moderation.

Name of Module Local Government Management in Contemporary South Africa



(MPA)

EMS Elective


Module description Local Government Management in Contemporary South Africa

Generic module name Local Government Management



Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 9


o Explain the historical, political, social and economic context

underlying national, provincial and local service delivery

programmes in South Africa;

o Describe and analyse the policy, legal, political and economic

aspects of service delivery and associated planning frameworks within Development Local Government;

o Demonstrate a critical understanding of the ‗Batho Pele‘ principles

of service delivery and the challenges facing their realization in South Africa;

o Interpret and apply policy and legislation to a local context;

o Apply basic theoretical concepts, principles and techniques related to case studies of specific service delivery programmes;

o Assess the appropriateness and usefulness of local government

management models in specific contexts; o Critically discuss the factors influencing local government

management, such as budgetary and organizational constraints,

staff capacity, and co-ordination and integration with other sectors;

o Apply the knowledge and skills learned to a practical research

paper on aspects of local management in South Africa.

Main Content o Structures, functions and processes of local government

management, within a strategic change management context;

o The history of local government in South Africa and the need for transformation;

o Challenges and constraints facing the reform process;

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o Strategies for change management;

o Effective urban and rural management;

o The relationship between local, provincial and national tiers of government;

o Managerial autonomy and innovation at the local level;

o Service delivery and privatization; o Managing globalization at the local government level.

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 25



Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 50% (Individual and group presentations 20%;

Internal examination 30%); Final assessment 50% (Long research paper). External moderation.

Name of module Citizenship, Democracy and Development



(MPA)

EMS Elective


Generic module name Citizenship, Democracy and Development


Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 9

Main Outcomes By the end of the module students will be able to demonstrate: (a) a conceptual understanding of selected theories, models and

analytical tools used to describe and explain:

o citizenship and democracy as these articulate with development debates and praxis in developing states in

Africa and beyond;

o the connections between ‗claiming rights‘ (especially socio-economic rights) in developing states and the exigencies of

the global political economy in which developing states find

themselves o linkages between the general (global political economy) and

the specific (socio-economic rights and basic services

delivery). (b) the practical application of the above models and tools through


improvement of citizenship and democracy.

Main Content o citizenship and democracy as these articulate (and sometimes

contradict) global discourses on development and its prerequisites

for developing states.; o the connections between ‗claiming rights‘ (especially socio-

economic rights) in developing states and the exigencies of the

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global political economy in which developing states find

themselves

o linkages between the general (global political economy) and the specific (socio-economic rights and basic services delivery).

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Practicals: 20

Selfstudy 40


Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 50% ( group practical assignment; individual

oral presentations in class; summaries of key texts for class; short tests in class; one short assignment). Final assessment 50% (Long research

paper) . External moderation.

Name of module Bureaucracy and Democracy



(MPA)

EMS Elective


Module description Bureaucracy and Democracy



Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 9

Main Outcomes By the end of the module students will be able to :

o Demonstrate an in-depth and critical understanding of the meanings

of democracy o Demonstrate an in-depth and critical understanding of the meanings

of bureaucracy

o Engage in debate and discussion on the dynamic relationship between politicians and civil servants in modern democracies

o Critically interrogate normative understandings of democracy and

bureaucracy in the context of practical realities

Main Content o Definitions and understandings of bureaucracy, democracy, political

– administrative interface, democratic ideals of accountability and responsibility

o Legislative and policy framework towards upholding democratic

practices and principles o Conceptualizing trust relations in democratic states

o Conceptualizing trust relations between elected and appointed

officials o Encouraging bureaucratic responsiveness to state goals and

objectives

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None


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Time

Hours


tutor:

40



Selfstudy 10



Methods of Student

Assessment

Continuous assessment 50% (Group exercises and presentation 20%; take-home test 30%; Final assessment 50% (Long research paper).

External moderation.

Name of module Capita Selecta – Selected Topics in Governance



(MPA)

EMS Elective


Module description Selected Topics in Governance (Public Management)



Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 9

Main Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to demonstrate

(a) a conceptual understanding of selected theories, models and

analytical tools used to: o analyze public management issues

o facilitate public management processes

o establish institutional arrangements for public management; o monitor public management; and

o plan and design public management processes,

implementation frameworks and evaluation initiatives. (b) the practical application of the above models and tools through


improvement of public management

Main Content o Conceptual understanding of selected theories, models and

analytical tools of public management issues;

o public management processes; o Institutional arrangements for public management;

o Planning and design of public management processes,

implementation frameworks and evaluation initiatives.

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours





Methods of Student

Assessment

This will be determined by the presenter but will maintain a 50/50 split between continuous assessment and final assessment. External

moderation.

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Name of new module Capita Selecta – Selected Topics in Governance



(MPA)

EMS Elective


Module description Selected Topics in Governance

(Development Management)



Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 9

Main Outcomes By the end of this module, students will be able to demonstrate

(a) a conceptual understanding of selected theories, models and

analytical tools used to: o analyze development management issues

o facilitate development management processes

o establish institutional arrangements for development management;

o monitor development management; and

o plan and design development management processes, implementation frameworks and evaluation initiatives.


case studies by analyzing and developing practical options for the improvement of development management.

Main Content o Conceptual understanding of selected theories, models and

analytical tools of development management issues;

o development management processes; o Institutional arrangements for development management;

o Planning and design of development management processes,


Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours





Methods of Student

Assessment

This will be determined by the presenter but will maintain a 50/50 split between continuous assessment and final assessment. External

moderation.

Name of module Capita Selecta – Selected Topics in Governance



(MPA)

EMS Elective


Module description Selected Topics in Governance (Public Sector Finance)



299

Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 9

Main Outcomes By the end of this module, students will be able to: Analyze and explain the content of the issue/ issues within the field of

public sector finance;

Engage critically in policy debates on the subject matter; Investigate and explain problems within the field of public sector

finance.

Main Content The content of this module is influenced by the presenter of the course

in line with the main focus on issues in Economics, Public Finance and Budgeting.

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours





Methods of Student

Assessment

This will be determined by the presenter but will maintain a 50/50 split

between continuous assessment and final assessment. External

moderation.

Name of new module Capita Selecta – Selected Topics in Governance and Public

Administration



(MPA)

EMS Elective


Module description Selected Topics in Governance

(Local Government Management)



Credit Value 15

Duration Semester

Module Type F

Level 9

Main Outcomes By the end of this module, students will be able to demonstrate:

(a) conceptual understanding of selected theories, models and

analytical tools used to:

analyze local government management issues

facilitate local government management processes

establish institutional arrangements for local government

management

monitor local government management

plan and design local government management processes, implementation frameworks and evaluation initiatives.


case studies by analyzing and developing practical options for the improvement of local government management

300

Main Content Conceptual understanding of selected theories, models and analytical

tools of local government management issues;

Local government management processes Institutional arrangements for local government management

Planning and design of local government management processes,


Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours





Methods of Student

Assessment

This will be determined by the presenter but will maintain a 50/50 split between continuous assessment and final assessment . External

moderation.

Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (Plaas)

Name of module The land question in southern Africa: Historical perspectives




Post-graduate Diploma in

Land and Agrarian Studies

EMS Core

Home Department Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS)

Module description The land question in southern Africa: Historical perspectives

Generic module name Land and Agrarian Studies

Alpha-numeric code LAS701

Credit Value 20

Duration Semester

Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of this course students should demonstrate a historical understanding of the land question in southern Africa and be able to:

analyse and explain the history of land acquisition and dispossession in southern Africa

engage in policy debates on the land question and land reform

issues

investigate and explain problems of land restitution, land tenure

and land reform in southern, and particularly South Africa

write clear and coherent history essays

Main Content Land Ownership, Conquest and Dispossession (1000AD – 1900)

The Making of Reserves

Urban Segregation: Locations and Townships

Grand Apartheid: The Bantustans

Urban Removals and Restitution

The land question in Zimbabwe

Traditional authorities and the land question

Case studies of removals and restitution

Pre-requisites Undergraduate degree or RPL

Co-requisites None


301


Time

Hours



Selfstudy 40


Methods of Student

Assessment

Pre-contact assignment: 40%

Post-contact assignment (Examination): 60%

Name of module The Agrarian Question in Southern Africa



Land and Agrarian

Studies

EMS Core


Module description The Agrarian Question in Southern Africa


Alpha-numeric code LAS 702

Credit Value 20

Duration Semester

Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of this course students should: o Demonstrate an understanding historical and contemporary

debates around Agrarian Reform in Southern Africa

o Have a thorough grasp of land reform policies in at least two Southern African countries

o Demonstrate in-depth understanding of land and agrarian reform

in South Africa since 1994 o Have a thorough grasp of the links between agricultural

development, rural livelihoods and land reform in the southern

African context

o Demonstrate an ability to practice in debate around the possible

future direction of land reform in South Africa

Main Content o Land reform debates in southern Africa: historical and

contemporary o Overview of recent land reforms in Namibia, Mozambique,

Zimbabwe

o The political economy of land and agrarian reform in South Africa o Restitution in South Africa

o Redistribution in South Africa o Tenure reform in South Africa

o Implementing policies: Politics, Ideology and State Capacity


Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 40


Methods of Student

Assessment



302

Name of module Land and agrarian reform in contemporary Africa: Comparative

perspectives and policy debates





Land and Agrarian

Studies

EMS Core


Module description Land and agrarian reform in contemporary Africa: Comparative




Credit Value 20

Duration Semester

Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of this course students should: o demonstrate an understanding of the terminology and concepts

used in land and agrarian reform;

o be familiar with the main theoretical positions, and have knowledge of land reform in a number of African countries;

o possess a detailed understanding of land reform policy in South

Africa.; o be able to engage effectively with contemporary land reform

issues, both from a theoretical and a practical perspective.

Main Content o Land, agriculture, poverty and rural livelihoods in Africa o The agrarian question in Africa: Analytical and conceptual issues

o The variety of reform: Case studies across Africa

o Case studies of land reform in South Africa (restitution, redistribution and tenure security)



Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Practicals: 0

Selfstudy 40


Methods of Student

Assessment

Pre-contact assignment: 40% Post-contact assignment (Examination): 60%

Name of module Land and agrarian reform in contemporary Africa: Comparative perspectives and policy debates






EMS Core


Module description Land and agrarian reform in contemporary Africa: Comparative


303



Credit Value 20

Duration Semester

Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of this course students should: o demonstrate an understanding of the terminology and concepts

used in land and agrarian reform;

o be familiar with the main theoretical positions, and have knowledge of land reform in a number of African countries;

o possess a detailed understanding of land reform policy in South

Africa.; o be able to engage effectively with contemporary land reform

issues, both from a theoretical and a practical perspective.

Main Content o Land, agriculture, poverty and rural livelihoods in Africa o The agrarian question in Africa: Analytical and conceptual issues

o The variety of reform: Case studies across Africa

o Case studies of land reform in South Africa (restitution,

redistribution and tenure security)



Co-requisites None



Time

Hours



Selfstudy 40


Methods of Student

Assessment



Name of module Economics of Agrarian Systems






EMS Core


Module description Economics of Agrarian Systems



Credit Value 20

Duration Semester

Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of this course students should demonstrate an understanding

of key issues in the economics of agrarian systems and be able to:

o analyse the multiple interactions between economic development

and agriculture in the context of economic globalization o investigate microeconomic and macroeconomic issues affecting

agriculture in developing countries

o compare South African agricultural and land reform policies with evidence from other developing economies

o write clear and coherent research essays

Main Content o Basic concepts in rural economic development

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o Perspectives on the role of agriculture in economic development

o Agricultural development in ‗dual economies‘

o The economics of agrarian reform o Economic globalization and developing country agriculture

o Case studies: Africa, Asia and Latin America

o The South African agricultural economy


Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 40


Methods of Student

Assessment

Pre-contact assignment40% Post-contact assignment (Examination): 60%

Name of module Sustainable rural livelihoods and integrated development planning






EMS Core


Module description Sustainable rural livelihoods and integrated development planning



Credit Value 20

Duration Semester

Level 9


of the:

o key theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable rural livelihoods and integrated development planning;

o main debates around sustainable rural livelihoods and integrated

development planning in South Africa and internationally; o links between rural development and chronic poverty;

o techniques used in development planning o Students will be equipped with the tools necessary to analyse

policy and programmes from a sustainable livelihoods perspective.

o

Main Content o The concepts of poverty and rural livelihoods o Development, Planning Approaches and Critiques

o Food security and vulnerability: Frameworks and Practice

o Sustainable rural livelihoods: Frameworks and Critiques o Integrated Development Planning: Frameworks and Critiques

o


Co-requisites None


305


Time

Hours




Practicals: 0

Selfstudy 40


Methods of Student

Assessment



Name of module Sustainable natural resource management in land and agrarian reform






EMS Core


Module description Sustainable natural resource management in land and agrarian reform



Credit Value 20

Duration Semester

Level 9

Main Outcomes At the end of this course students should demonstrate an understanding of:

o key concepts and theories in relation to natural resource

management as an important dimension of land and agrarian reform;

o controversies and debates in common property theory and

sustainable natural resource management; o key policy questions in relation to land and agrarian reform and

natural resource management in Southern Africa; and

o write clear and coherent research essays

Main Content o Natural resources and rural livelihoods in southern Africa. o Conceptual frameworks and current controversies: common

property theory; land degradation and sustainability.

o Rangelands and the carrying capacity debate. o The gendered nature of resource tenure.

o Biodiversity conservation and development. o Land reform and the environment.

o The co-management debate.

o Introduction to Political Ecology.


Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Selfstudy 40


Methods of Student

Assessment

Pre-contact assignment 40% Post-contact assignment (Examination): 60%

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Name of module Legal and socio-legal dimensions of land and agrarian reform






EMS Core


Module description Legal and socio-legal dimensions of land and agrarian reform



Credit Value 20

Duration Semester

Level 9


of: o the evolution of property rights in South African law with regard

to the dispossession of land and the acquisition of land;

o the key theoretical and practical aspects of land and agrarian law in South Africa;

o the requirements and promises of the South African constitution

and evolving land reform legislation; o the role of legislation in the implementation of land and agrarian

reform;

o the central role that security of tenure plays in underpinning and securing livelihoods.

Main Content o The law and its administration

o The evolution of land law: The history and evolution of property law and land rights for hites and the denial of rights to black

people

o Basic legal concepts concerning land o Land reform laws in South Africa

o Law and development: Rights-based approaches to livelihood-

focused development

o Institutional options for land holding and management institutions:

Communal Property Associations and the Communal Land Rights

Act.


Co-requisites None



Time

Hours




Practicals: 0

Selfstudy 40


Methods of Student

Assessment

Pre-contact assignment; Test: 40%


Faculty EMS

Home Department PLAAS

Module Topic The Political Economy of Land and Agrarian Reform: Comparative

Perspectives

Generic module name Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies


307

NQF Credit Value 15 credits

Duration Semester


offered.


module is offered.

Masters in Development Studies

NQF level NQF Level 9

Year Level 1

Main Outcomes At the end of this module students should be able to: o Critically understand the key scholarly and contemporary debates

over land and agrarian reform in Africa, and in South Africa in

particular o Critically evaluate the main arguments in key contemporary

debates around land and agrarian reform in Africa, and in South

Africa in particular o To apply and analyse key research methodologies and approaches

in land and agrarian reform, land grabs, rural livelihoods,

including their gendered dimensions

Main Content o Key concepts: agrarian structure, value chains; property rights;

land tenure; land and agrarian reform

o Land and agrarian reform in Africa and land grabs in Africa in historical and comparative perspective

o The political economy of land and agrarian reform in South Africa

since 1994 o Land restitution, redistribution, and tenure reform in South Africa

o Agricultural sector reform since 1994

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours Time-table Requirement per

week




Practicals: 0

Selfstudy 60



Methods of Student

Assessment

Assessment (50%) Final Assessment (50%)


Faculty EMS


Module Topic Critical Approaches to Farming Systems




Duration Semester


offered.


module is offered.


308


Year Level 1

Main Outcomes At the end of this module students should be able to:

o Demonstrate a sound understanding of key scholarly debates

relating to in the economics of agrarian systems.

o Show evidence of the ability to apply key theories and concepts of

the economics of agrarian systems to specific contexts and realities.

Main Content o The economics of agrarian reform;

o Comparative analysis of farming/agrarian systems;

o Commodity markets, distribution systems and the concept of market power;

o International trade; globalization and developing country agriculture;

o Agrarian systems and household food security.

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time





Practicals: 0

Selfstudy 60



Methods of Student

Assessment

Assessment (50%): Final Assessment (50%):


Faculty EMS


Module Topic Social and Ecological Theories in Ecosystems Management




Duration Semester


offered.


module is offered.



Year Level 1

Main Outcomes At the end of this course students should be able to:

o Critically demonstrate the key scholarly debates around

sustainable utilisation, livelihoods and natural resource management.

o Have a critical understanding of the key theoretical debates in the

field theory and concepts of common property.

Main Content o Common property resources (theory);

o Ecosystems approach to management (social-political-ecological

ecosystems); o Governance of natural resources (social structures, markets and

institutions);

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o Climate change adaptation strategies and mitigation in relation to

natural resource based livelihoods;

o The gendered nature of resource tenure;

Pre-requisites None

Co-requisites None



Time

Hours Time-table Requirement per

week




Practicals: 0

Selfstudy 60



Methods of Student

Assessment

Assessment (50%):

Final Assessment (50%):


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