University Of Pretoria B Com

University Of Pretoria B Com

University Of Pretoria B Com, The range of extended programmes (four instead of three study years for a three year B degree) at UP have lower entrance requirements than other three year programmes and are designed to accommodate students who are academically less prepared, but who are willing to work hard to correct chinks in their academic armour, thus earning  success and eventually a degree. The programmes include an additional year of study during which students’ basic knowledge and skills are enhanced before progressing onto more focussed studies in the last three years of their chosen degree programmes. Furthermore, students who embark on these programmes theoretically have a much greater opportunity to succeed in their studies, as the teaching model, amongst others, utilizes smaller tutorial groups and provides dedicated support to students who need assistance to bridge the gap between school and university.

Features of the BCom (Extended Programme)

• During Phase 1, the academic content of modules (subjects) is delivered at a slower pace than the normal BCom programmes to provide students with more time to engage fully with the module content and thus develop a thorough understanding of the study material.
• During the two semesters of the first phase, the pace will be stepped up gradually so that students will eventually be able to work at the normal speed required of university students during their studies.
• Additional modules are prescribed during the first two semesters to help students to cope at university by focussing on language usage in the specific disciplines and associated study skills. Extra support is also provided via career guidance and counselling.
• A large component of the teaching and learning takes place in smaller groups as this allows for more individual attention and provides ample opportunity for questions and discussion of difficult concepts.
• In addition to the smaller tutorial classes, students also receive lectures in larger groups in certain modules where the teaching style is more formal. This is excellent preparation for the second phase of the programme as will be explained just now.
• A variety of teaching methods is used to deliver module content to remedy possible gaps that may exist in school knowledge and this also includes computerised assignments and assessments in preparation of the hybrid teaching model followed on the Hatfield Campus when Phase 2 commences.
• Phase 1 focuses on understanding and developing critical thinking skills as well as practical skills to cope with the modules in the second phase.
• Progress is assessed on a continuous basis and students have to pass all their modules during Phase 1 to be transferred to Phase 2 on the Hatfield Campus. Failing to do so will result in students not being allowed to continue their studies at the University of Pretoria during the second phase, ie these students will be excluded from further study at the University of Pretoria.
• The extended programme is offered in English only and supports the development of English language skills during the first phase.

• Students will be allowed to select the BCom programme they would prefer to continue with during October of the first phase spent at the Mamelodi Campus.
• Note that degrees in the Management Sciences are immediately accessible at the commencement of Phase 2, but students will only be considered for degrees in the Financial and Accounting Sciences at the end of their first year on the Hatfield Campus.
• Transfer to degrees with an NSC Mathematics requirement of 5 and above, ie Financial, Economic and Accounting Sciences degrees, are only accessible if students meet the stringent transfer requirements set out in the Transfer Guidance (see EMS Faculty website) by the end of their first year on the Hatfield Campus.
• The selection of modules during the first semester on the Hatfield Campus (ie third semester at UP) must be discussed with Faculty Administration to ensure that the optimal selection is made during this first semester on the Hatfield Campus.
• If students are successful in Phase 2 on Hatfield Campus, they will be able to graduate with a BCom degree after a minimum of four years.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs):

Who should enrol for this degree?

• National Senior Certificate (NSC) with admission to university studies.
• An admission point score (APS) of at least 26.
• Mathematics at a level 3
• English at a level 4
• Life Orientation at level 4, but this is not counted when calculating the APS.