Critical Cross Field Outcomes
All the Critical Cross Field Outcomes are addressed in this qualification.
For specific information related to this qualification including admission requirements, qualification
structure, articulation and career options, please download the fact sheet via the links below:
Access the Full-Time qualification fact sheet here.
Access the Full-Time qualification academic calendar here.
Access the Full-Time Distance and Part-Time Distance qualification fact sheet here.
ALSO:
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Wireless Network Adapter (802.11 AC) compatible
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Internet Connectivity - 8 to 10Mbps
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Internet Browser - Chrome (latest stable channel installed)
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Java - Version 7 (see notes below)
Notes:
Chrome (Stable Channel) - For information on Chrome’s release channels, refer to the Chrome
Release Channels page. All other Chrome channels are unsupported. Chrome does not support
Java 7 on the Mac platform. A 64-bit browser (Safari or Firefox, for example) is required to run Java
7 on Mac OS X. 32-bit browsers such as Chrome do not support Java 7 on the Mac platform.
Important Updates:
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Google Chrome, Version 45.0.2454.85 has permanently stopped supporting NPAPI browser
plugins. This includes the Java applets that the SAS uses as well as any NPAPI plugin. Please
review KBA 40427 for more details.
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Chrome OS - Chrome OS and Chromebooks are NOT supported for use with Blackboard
Collaborate web conferencing.
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Important Note for Mac OS 10.10, Mac OS 10.11, Mac OS 10.12 and Mac OS 10.13 users - Java 8
is NOT supported, you must use the Blackboard Collaborate Launcher to launch your sessions
and recordings. Please review KBA 000037998 for more information on how to download the
Blackboard Collaborate Launcher.
For further information regarding these distance offers, click here:
https://www.varsitycollege.co.za/programmes/online
Access the Full-Time Distance qualification academic calendar here.
Exit level outcomes of the qualification
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Communicate effectively and professionally in a business environment, using academic and
professional business conventions and formats.
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Formulate, implement and evaluate business strategies based on discipline specific concepts,
principles and business analysis.
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Assess and interpret the financial position of a business entity to inform strategic
business decisions.
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Respond to given or contextual abstract problems related to the business environment
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Take informed ethical business decisions, drawing on appropriate ethical values and
approaches, within a business environment.
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Apply a range of methods to resolve problems or introduce change within a business environment.
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Use information systems and appropriate technology in business.
Purpose of the qualification
The purpose of this qualification is to provide graduate level knowledge, applied competencies
and the necessary attitudes needed to prepare students for professional careers within the field of
commerce.
Two of the core disciplines are also available in the Full-Time Distance and Part-Time Distance
mode of delivery – Strategic Management & Marketing Management.
NOTE: it is essential that students have a device for personal use that meets these
minimum criteria:
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Operating System - Windows 8.1 or above / MacOS 10.9 or above
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Memory (RAM) - 4GB
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Hard Disk Space - 20GB
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Audio
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Stereo output
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Microphone input
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Latest available drivers installed
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Graphics - 1280 x 720 resolution minimum
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Webcam
Four core disciplines are available in Full-Time Contact mode of delivery - Strategic Management,
Financial Management, Marketing Management, and Finance and Accounting. Additional Information for Distance Students: Device Specifications
IIE Bachelor of Commerce (BM312)
3.2
Access the Part-Time Distance qualification academic calendar here.
Additional information for Distance Students: Online Tutors and Programme Success Tutors
All modules are supported (mediated) by subject matter experts with additional support provided across
each programme of study by a Programme Success Tutor (PST).
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