Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Majoring in Psychology and Business Management)
Course Details
next intake
Term 1
Applications Open
20 June 2023Applications Close
15 February 2024
duration
3 years full-time, 5 years part-time online
accreditation
NQF 7, CHE accredited
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Why take this course
This comprehensive qualification, with dual majors in Psychology and Business Management, will equip you to understand the interrelation between the external business landscape and the psychosocial factors within organisations.
This is particularly important given that building sustainable business expertise is complemented by sound insight into how to responsibly manage people at an individual, team and systemic level.
Successful graduates will be equipped for employment in a management role within an organisation, as an entrepreneur or admission into an honours degree or postgraduate studies in psychology, the social sciences or business management or related fields both locally and internationally.
Throughout the qualification, you’ll develop critical thinking skills and gain a depth of understanding into:
- Business management, strategic project management and operating processes.
- Solution-focussed innovation and entrepreneurship in the South African business landscape.
- Digitisation, information systems and the use of information technology to optimise new business opportunities.
- Economics, accounting, business finance and business markets.
- Psychology, mental wellbeing and people in a social context, including personality and developmental paradigms for understanding individual and group behaviour.
- Business law, corporate governance, business ethics, social responsibility and value-driven sustainability.
- Diversity and cross-cultural dynamics in the African context.
You’ll also develop:
- Interpersonal and teamwork skills such as communication and collaboration.
- Individual, group and team problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Skills to draw up and implement a business plan.
- Basic practical project management and entrepreneurial experience via Work Integrated Learning.
- Skills to conceptualise, plan, analyse and apply research in a business context.
- Skills to use Excel® to translate quantitative and qualitative data into information.
- Data management and application skills needed for differing business needs.
Course highlights
Specialise in psychology and business management.
A powerful blend of key business and people management skills.
Develop critical thinking, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit
Who is this course for?
Do you:
- Want to experience a person-centred education philosophy that refines the functional, emotional and practical skills that are essential for 21st-century business management
- Have an interest in the management of people and various business functions in an organisational context.
- Want a qualification that offers holistic theoretical and methodological understanding in both psychology, business practices related to finance, ethics, governance, digitisation, and sustainable socioeconomic development.
- Want to underpin your studies in business management with a second major in psychology.
- Want to gain practical work integrated learning experience as part of your studies to boost expertise and confidence in business management.
- Want an accredited qualification that is nationally benchmarked and internationally comparable.
Career opportunities
You will be able to kick-start your career as a business professional or entrepreneur. This means that you can:
- Establish a professional brand by applying the knowledge and skills learned during your studies to add value as an employee in an organisation or as a business entrepreneur.
- Apply creativity, resourcefulness and knowledge of technology and business trends to drive innovation in your area of responsibility as an employee or as an entrepreneur.
- Use your practical skills, evidence-based reasoning and sound interpersonal skills in a range of environments with diverse individuals, groups, and teams.
- Be confident in having acquired the foundation competencies in business management, and with the necessary work experience, you can develop a career path to senior-level management or successful entrepreneurship.
Where can I study this degree?
You can study this degree at our Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Pretoria campuses – or on our well-established Online Campus.
Core psychology module
- Academic Literacy (NQF 5, 12 credits)
- Introduction to Psychology A (NQF 5, 12 credits)
- Introduction to Psychology B (NQF 5, 12 credits)
- Counselling Modalities 1 (NQF 5, 14 credits)
- Counselling Modalities 2 (NQF 5, 14 credits)
- Diversity in the South African Context (NQF 5, 14 credits)
- Developmental Psychology A (NQF 5, 14 credits)
- Developmental Psychology B (NQF 6, 14 credits)
- Statistics for the Social Sciences (NQF 6, 14 credits)
- Community Psychology (NQF 6, 14 credits)
- Social Psychology (NQF 6, 14 credits)
- Theories of Personality (NQF 7, 14 credits)
- Psychopathology (NQF 7, 14 credits)
- Applied Research Methodology (NQF 7, 14 credits)
- Research Report (NQF 7, 20 credits)
Download our Psychology major module descriptors here
Business management module
- Business Management Philosophy and Concepts (NQF 5, 14 credits)
- Microeconomics and Macroeconomics in Business Management (NQF 5, 14 credits)
- Accounting and Finance Fundamentals in Business Management (NQF 6, 14 credits)
- Information Systems, Digitalisation and e-Business (NQF 6, 14 credits)
- Corporate Governance, Ethics and Citizenship in Business Management (NQF 6, 14 credits)
- Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation (NQF 6, 14 credits)
- Human Resource Management Fundamentals (NQF 6, 14 credits)
- Marketing (NQF 7, 14 credits)
- Financial Management (NQF 7, 15 credits)
- Strategy (NQF 7, 12 credits)
- Work Integrated Learning (Business Management) (Part 1 and 2) (NQF 7, 20 credits)
Download our business managment major module descriptors here
Additional information
British Accreditation Council (BAC)
SACAP is fully accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) as an Independent Higher Education Institution
The BAC accreditation is a globally recognised hallmark of quality assurance, and achieving this accreditation demonstrates that we have met the high standards set by the BAC. This accreditation is validation of our commitment to excellence and our mission to provide our students with a world-class education that prepares them for success in their future careers.
Our students can be assured that their education provider has met a gold standard. To maintain BAC accreditation SACAP needs to continue to meet BAC’s standards. BAC ensure that colleges, universities and training providers provide high quality education and a great learning experience for students.
Admission requirements
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
- A National Senior Certificate with a minimum of 45% in English as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), coupled with an achievement rating of 4 (Adequate Achievement 50-59%) or better in four recognised 20-credit NSC subjects. OR
- A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with an achievement of at least 60% in three fundamental subjects including English, and an achievement of at least 70% in four vocational subjects chosen from the NC (V) Level 4 subject list. OR
- A Senior Certificate (pre-2008) with Endorsement with English passed at Standard Grade or better, or an equivalent school-leaving certificate. OR
- A Higher Certificate (NQF level 5), SAQA verified equivalent qualification, Advanced Certificate, or Diploma in a cognate field. OR
- Applicants 24 years of age and older who do not meet the above requirements should provide a portfolio of evidence demonstrating formal, informal, and non-formal knowledge, training, work experience, and/or learning equivalent to a National Senior Certificate (NQF level 4) to support admission into the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
See SACAP’s full Admissions Policy here
How can I apply?
You will need these docs
1. Application form
2. Certified copy of your ID
3. A Certified copy of your highest qualification
5. Proof of application fee of R300.00
Apply Online HERE
Course details
- Duration: 3 years full-time (Campus), or 5 years part-time (Online)
- Modules: 26
- Accreditation: NQF 7, CHE
- Work Integrated Learning: 200 hours, including mentoring
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