Economic and Management Sciences Academic programmes and faculty information Calendar, Part 10
Economic and
Management Sciences
Academic programmes
and faculty information
Calendar, Part 10
Economic and 2022
Management Sciences
Academic programmes
and faculty information
Calendar, Part 10
FORWARD TOGETHER | SONKE SIYA PHAMBILI | SAAM VORENTOE
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Accuracy, liability and changes
• Stellenbosch University has taken reasonable care to ensure that the information provided in the Calendar parts is as
accurate and complete as possible.
• Take note, however, that the University’s Council and Senate accept no liability for any incorrect information in the
Calendar parts.
• The University reserves the right to change information in the Calendar parts at any time if necessary.
Please note that the information in this Calendar part, and also in the other Calendar parts, is subject to
change, as and when necessary, for as long as uncertainty regarding the Covid-19 situation persists.
The division of the Calendar
• The Calendar is divided into 13 parts.
• Parts 1, 2 and 3 of the Calendar contain general information applicable to all students. Make sure that you understand
all provisions in Part 1 (General) of the Calendar that are applicable to you.
• Parts 4 to 13 of the Calendar are the Faculty Calendar parts.
Part Calendar
Part 1 General
Part 2 Bursaries and Loans
Part 3 Student Fees
Part 4 Arts and Social Sciences
Part 5 Science
Part 6 Education
Part 7 AgriSciences
Part 8 Law
Part 9 Theology
Part 10 Economic and Management Sciences
Part 11 Engineering
Part 12 Medicine and Health Sciences
Part 13 Military Science
Availability of the Calendar parts
• The electronic versions of the Calendar parts are available at www.sun.ac.za/Calendar.
• Parts 1 to 12 are available in both English and Afrikaans. Military Science (Part 13) is only available in English.
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Table of Contents
How to use this Calendar Part ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Prospective undergraduate students ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Prospective postgraduate students ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.3 Registered undergraduate students ....................................................................................................................... 1
1.4 Registered postgraduate students .......................................................................................................................... 2
General Information ........................................................................................................................................ 3
1. The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences ...................................................................................... 3
1.1 Structure of the Faculty .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Degree programmes of the Faculty ........................................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Diploma programmes of the Faculty ...................................................................................................................................... 4
2. How to communicate with the Faculty.............................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Important contact details of the Faculty ................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Faculty webpages.................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3. How to communicate with the University ......................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Use your student number ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
3.2 The University’s contact details ............................................................................................................................................. 6
3.3 Postal addresses for the University......................................................................................................................................... 7
3.4 University website .................................................................................................................................................................. 7
4. Language at the University ................................................................................................................................ 7
5. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) ................................................................................................................. 7
Undergraduate Programmes........................................................................................................................... 8
1. General information for all undergraduate programmes ............................................................................... 8
1.1 Summary of undergraduate programmes and their credit loads ............................................................................................ 8
1.2 Summary of the admission and selection requirements for undergraduate programmes in 2022......................................... 9
1.3 How selection, admission and registration work ................................................................................................................. 12
1.4 Application procedure and closing date ............................................................................................................................... 15
1.5 Choosing the right modules for your degree programme and e-registration ....................................................................... 15
1.6 Extra subjects ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16
1.7 Undergraduate assessment .................................................................................................................................................... 16
1.8 Dean’s Concession Examinations (DCEs) ........................................................................................................................... 16
1.9 Minimum academic credits (HEMIS credits) required for continuing your studies ........................................................... 17
1.10 Registration for non-degree purposes at a Higher Education Institution............................................................................. 17
1.11 Enquiries about undergraduate programmes ........................................................................................................................ 17
2. Undergraduate Diploma Programmes ............................................................................................................ 18
2.1 Diploma in Public Accountability ........................................................................................................................................ 18
2.2 Diploma in Sustainable Development .................................................................................................................................. 19
3. Advanced Diploma Programmes ..................................................................................................................... 21
3.1 Advanced Diploma in Public Accountability....................................................................................................................... 21
4. Broad degree programmes............................................................................................................................... 22
4.1 BCom programme ............................................................................................................................................ 22
4.2 BCom (Management Sciences) programme ................................................................................................... 22
4.2.1 BCom (Management Sciences): General .......................................................................................................................... 22
4.2.2 Focal areas within the BCom (Management Sciences) programme ................................................................................. 26
4.2.2.1 Agricultural Economics ....................................................................................................................................... 26
4.2.2.2 Business Analytics ............................................................................................................................................... 27
4.2.2.3 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management .................................................................................................. 28
4.2.2.4 Financial Management ........................................................................................................................................ 29
4.2.2.5 Financial Planning ............................................................................................................................................... 30
4.2.2.6 Human Resource Management............................................................................................................................ 31
4.2.2.7 Information Systems Management ...................................................................................................................... 32
4.2.2.8 Investment Management...................................................................................................................................... 33
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4.2.2.9 Logistics and Supply Chain Management ........................................................................................................... 34
4.2.2.10 Marketing Management ....................................................................................................................................... 35
4.2.2.11 Public and Development Management................................................................................................................ 36
4.3 BCom (Economic Sciences) programme ......................................................................................................... 37
4.3.1 BCom (Economic Sciences): General ............................................................................................................................... 37
4.3.2 Focal areas within the BCom (Economic Sciences) programme ..................................................................................... 40
4.3.2.1 Econometrics ....................................................................................................................................................... 40
4.3.2.2 Economic and Management Consultation ........................................................................................................... 40
4.3.2.3 Financial Sector ................................................................................................................................................... 41
4.3.2.4 Transport Economics ........................................................................................................................................... 41
4.4 BCom (Mathematical Sciences) programme .................................................................................................. 42
4.4.1 BCom (Mathematical Sciences): General ......................................................................................................................... 42
4.4.2 Focal areas within the BCom (Mathematical Sciences) programme................................................................................ 44
4.4.2.1 Data Science ........................................................................................................................................................ 44
4.4.2.2 Financial Risk Management ................................................................................................................................ 45
4.4.2.3 Operations Research ............................................................................................................................................ 45
4.5 BCom (International Business)........................................................................................................................ 46
4.6 BDatSci .............................................................................................................................................................. 49
4.6.1 BDatSci: General ............................................................................................................................................................... 49
4.6.2 Focal areas within the BDatSci programme ..................................................................................................................... 50
4.6.2.1 Analytics and Optimisation ................................................................................................................................. 50
4.6.2.2 Behavioural Economics ....................................................................................................................................... 51
4.6.2.3 Statistical Learning .............................................................................................................................................. 51
5. Professional degree programmes .................................................................................................................... 52
5.1 BCom (Actuarial Science) .................................................................................................................................................... 52
5.2 BCom (Financial Accounting).............................................................................................................................................. 53
5.3 BCom (Industrial Psychology) ............................................................................................................................................. 54
5.4 BCom (Management Accounting) ....................................................................................................................................... 56
5.5 BAcc ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
6. Degree programmes that include studies in Law ........................................................................................... 59
6.1 BCom (Law) (from 2022) ..................................................................................................................................................... 59
6.2 BCom (Law) (before 2022) .................................................................................................................................................. 60
6.3 BAccLLB (from 2022) ......................................................................................................................................................... 62
6.4 BAccLLB (before 2022) ....................................................................................................................................................... 64
7. BCom (Management Sciences) Extended Degree Programme (EDP) (four years) ..................................... 66
Postgraduate Programmes ............................................................................................................................ 69
1. General information for all postgraduate programmes ................................................................................ 69
1.1 Postgraduate programmes in the Faculty ............................................................................................................................. 69
1.2 Undergraduate module requirements for postgraduate programmes ................................................................................... 70
1.3 Selection................................................................................................................................................................................ 70
1.4 Postgraduate assessment and examination ........................................................................................................................... 70
1.5 Pass requirements for postgraduate programmes ................................................................................................................. 70
1.6 Different campuses and facilities ......................................................................................................................................... 70
2. Postgraduate diploma programmes ................................................................................................................ 71
2.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting................................................................................................................................... 71
2.2 Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science ......................................................................................................................... 73
2.3 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management and Administration ................................................................................. 74
2.4 Postgraduate Diploma in Development Finance .................................................................................................................. 75
2.5 Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management ....................................................................................................... 77
2.6 Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Analysis ....................................................................................................................... 78
2.7 Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning ....................................................................................................................... 79
2.8 Postgraduate Diploma in Futures Studies ............................................................................................................................ 80
2.9 Postgraduate Diploma in HIV/AIDS Management .............................................................................................................. 81
2.10 Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership Development ............................................................................................................. 82
2.10.1 Focal area: Leadership Development in Non-profit Organisations (NPOs) ....................................................... 83
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