Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Business Management
Course Details
next intake
Term 1
Applications Open
2 September 2024Applications Close
28 February 2025
duration
18 Months, Part Time
accreditation
NQF 8, CHE
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Why take this course
SACAP’s Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Business Management programme differs from a more ‘’traditional’’ business management qualification by placing a stronger emphasis on the importance of effectively leading individuals and teams with integrity.
In addition to mastering business fundamentals, you will also gain a robust understanding of values and ethical accountability aligned with best-practice corporate citizenship. It is an in-demand set of skills that are essential in a multicultural contemporary workplace.
While the economy, technology and business landscape are always in flux, having a fundamental understanding of human behaviour is enduring. Which is why it makes sense to study a Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Business Management with the applied psychology specialists at SACAP.
Successful graduates will be equipped for employment in a management role within an organisation, as an entrepreneur or admission into another bachelor’s or honours degree in the same or a cognate discipline provided the minimum entry requirements to that institution are met.
What you can expect
- Expertise in managing and leading people effectively within organisational systems, with a focus on the interplay of individuals, groups and organisations within contemporary practical business settings.
- Advanced knowledge of Business Management theory, methods and techniques and how to apply this knowledge in practice within multi-cultural contexts with due sensitivity for issues of diversity and related workplace diversity management practices.
- The mastery of advanced Business Management methods and procedures through application thereof to analyse and solve problems.
- Research competencies and an ability to conduct research tailored to investigate and address business management realities.
You’ll also develop:
- A critical-thinking mindset, intellectual independence and research capabilities in order to offer creative insights, rigorous interpretations and solutions regarding business management process, practices and challenges.
- The critical assessment of multiple sources of Business Management knowledge and the ability to make decisions in context and engage in practices aligned with best practice corporate citizenship, values and ethical principles.
Course highlights
Study Business Management through a psychology lens.
Gain leadership skills aligned with values and ethical principles.
Understand interpersonal dynamics between individuals, groups and organisations.
Who is this course for?
Do you:
- Want to build on your undergraduate degree and deepen your knowledge, specialise further, enhance your qualifications and improve job prospects.
- Want to advance in your career aiming to gain a competitive edge or gain a formal qualification to back your experience.
- Want to make a career switch and enter the business field, enhance your existing skill set, or fulfil a long-term personal goal of earning an honours degree.
- Seek a business management qualification with an applied focus on people management and leadership.
Career Opportunities
You will be able to explore numerous avenues. You can:
- Apply for entry into a cognate master’s degree.
- Apply to another honours degree programme in the same or a cognate discipline.
- A business management qualification opens a wide range of opportunities including:
- Becoming an entrepreneur – conceptualise, set up and grow a business, employing others.
- An Independent Management Consultant
- Numerous other roles including: General (department) Manager, Branch or Franchise Manager or Account Manager, Project Manager, Business Development Manager, a Business Analyst or Compliance Officer, Risk Manager, Supply Chain Manager or Operations Manager, among many others.
Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Business Management modules
Modules
YEAR 1
Term 1
- Research Methodology (20 credits)
- Organisational Context and Individual Behaviour (14 credits)
- Research Thesis (36 credits) (Completed over 3 terms)
Term 2
- Organisational Management and Leadership (14 credits)
- Operations Management (14 credits)
- Research Thesis Part Two (Research proposal)
Term 3
Elective Module*
- Behavioural Strategy (12 credits)
- Research Thesis Part Three (Completed)
*Note: Elective Modules
Global Business management (10 Credits) OR
Advanced Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation (10 Credits)
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:
Subject to the selection criteria, applicants are required to hold one of the following qualifications:
A minimum of an undergraduate degree (NQF level 7) or an appropriate Advanced Diploma with a major in Business Management, having achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 65% and/or above in Business Management or related subjects undertaken in the final year (exit level) of study.
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 in a cognate field of study equivalent to an NQF level 7 qualification to support admission into the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
OR
International candidates who seek admission into the BSocSciHons in BM must have a degree equivalent qualification(s) that is/are deemed to be of an academic level as those listed above. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy requires such candidates to provide (SAQA certified) evidence that previous learning is equivalent to the learning outcomes of the Bachelor of Applied Social Science (BAppSocSci) degree with a specialisation in Business Management.
Foreign Student and Foreign Qualification Admission Requirements
Non-South African citizens with foreign qualifications must have a valid study permit in order to be admitted into any qualification. The study permit must be valid in terms of both the time period for the full duration of study, as well as the name of the learning institution. Additionally, foreign applicants must have their highest qualification assessed, verified, and certified by SAQA for minimum entrance requirement comparison before they can be considered for admission into a SACAP qualification.
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
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Course details
- Duration: 18 months, Part Time
- SAQA Registration ID: 122289
- Accreditation: NQF 8
- Credits: 120
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