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Letter from the Executive Dean
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About the Faculty of Economic Sciences
and IT
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School of Economic Sciences
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School of Accounting Sciences
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School of Information Technology
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Summary
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Contact us
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Letter from the
Executive Dean
Welcome to our faculty. Our faculty is fortunate to have highly
skilled and committed staff, which
implement and use appropriate
technology and infrastructure to
approach teaching, learning and
research in innovative ways and who
constantly liaise with key industry role
players and with their national and
international counterparts to support
teaching, learning, research and the
commercialisation of our expertise. A special characteristic of some of our
undergraduate programmes is the
skilful integration of extended modules
in order to provide an enabling
learning environment for our diverse
student population. Our faculty is
committed to the development of
quality graduates who are sought after
in the market and reap the benefits of
highly-paid vocations in the competitive
world. We look forward to welcoming you to
our faculty and making you part of our
lively family of staff and students on our
beautiful campus. Prof Herman van der Merwe Executive Dean: Faculty of Economic
Sciences and Information Technology
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Executive Dean:
Prof HJ v.d. Merwe
The Faculty of Economic Sciences
and Information Technology is one of
the two faculties on the Vaal Triangle
Campus that offers undergraduate and
postgraduate programmes to prepare
students for the fast-growing world of
financial services industries,
information technology, business
mathematics, informatics, accounting,
chartered accountants, economics,
business management, marketing and
sports sciences.
The vision of the faculty is keeping with
the ethos of our university and to
become a faculty of distinctive
academic excellence driven by the
pursuit of value to all interest groups.
The mission is to become a balanced
teaching-learning and research faculty
with due recognition of the innovative
implementation of expertise.
The programmes offered by our faculty,
address various domains of academic
enquiry, and are geared to provide
solutions to real life situations within
a vibrant economy. The programmes
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offered in the faculty are spread among
three schools, each with a distinctive
focus: School of Economic Sciences
School of Accounting Sciences
School of Information Technology
The programmes are designed with due
cognizance of national relevance and
international competitiveness within
the globally evolving disciplines. Our
programmes are constantly reviewed
through a process of rigorous internal
and external quality assurance in order
to provide relevant outcomes in the
various modules offered. The Faculty
of Economic Sciences and Information
Technology has a distinctive inter- and
multidisciplinary focus and is
committed to continuously
strengthening its position to become
a pre-eminent faculty in the fields of
Economic Sciences and Information
Technology through relevant academic
programmes and research excellence,
with the concomitant implementation
of expertise. School of
Economics Sciences
Director:
Dr. Wynand Grobler
School of Accounting
Sciences
Director:
Prof. Heleen Janse
van Vuuren
School of Information
Technology
Director:
Prof. Phillip Pretorius
School of Economic Sciences
The School of Economic Sciences
subscribes to the mission, vision and
values of the University by adding to
the implementation of value-driven
practices, by its teaching and research
activities, fulfilling its educational
responsibility and providing its students
with scientific knowledge and skills to
enable them to contribute meaningfully
to the development of the country.
The School of Economic Sciences offers
five main programmes, namely
Economics, Entrepreneurship, Risk
Management Marketing and Sports
Science. The following undergraduate
degrees are offered within the school,
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International Trade and Marketing, Bank
Risk Management, Bank Risk
Management and Investment,
Economics/Informatics, Management/
Entrepreneurship, Marketing
Management and a diploma in Sports
Science. The school also offers
postgraduate programmes. Subject groups
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Undergraduate programmes
Undergraduate programmes
B.Com in Economics and Informatics
B.Com in Economics and International Trade
to produce students who can integrate computer Sciences, international trade and
economic risk and the financial markets as a business analyst. The student will also
learn to apply computer knowledge to the business world.
To Familiarize Students With Various Aspects of The Economic and The
International Trade Environment.
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
500135: E343V
Admission requirements:
APS of 28 Maths Level 4
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
500130: E340V
Admission requirements:
APS of 28 Maths Level 4
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Micro and Macro Economics
Computer Science and
Information Technology
Fiscal and Monetary Policy
Development economics
Risk Management
Corporate financing
Financial markets
Graphic interface programming
Systems analysis
Decision Support System
Databases
Economist
International trader
Banker
Financial Economist
Labour economist
Public Finance economist
Development economist
Regional economist
Analyst
International trade consultant.
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Micro and Tacro Economics
Fiscal and Monetary Policy
Development economics
Business Management
International Trade
International Financing
International Trade Geography
International business
communication
General management
Service marketing
Economist
International trader
Banker
Financial Economist
Labour Economist
Public Finance Economist
Development Economist
Regional Economist
Analyst
International trade consultant.
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Undergraduate programmes
Undergraduate programmes
B.Com Economics and Risk Management
B.Com in Economics Risk- and Investment Management
to train students for a variety of careers in economics and risk management
in the financial world.
to train students for careers in a variety of quantitative risk management in
both the Financial and economic world
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
500132: E341 V
Admission requirements:
APS of 28 Maths Level 4
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
500134: E342V
Admission requirements:
APS of 28 Maths Level 5
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Introduction to Economics
Basic Micro-and Macro-economics
Macro-economics
Micro-economics
Fiscal and Monetary Policy
Economic Analysis
International Trade
International Financing
International Trade Geography
International Business
Communication
Introduction to Risk Management
Investment Management
Bank Risk Management
Financial Markets
Economist
Researcher
Research assistant
Risk manager
Banker
Market Analyst
Stock broker
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Insurance and retail
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Micro and macro economics
Fiscal and Monetary Policy
Economic Analysis
International trade
Risk Management
Financial Markets
Investment management
Bank risk management
Consumer Behaviour
International trade Finance and
Payment
Financial Management
Product Decisions
Price and Distribution Decisions
International Trade Geography
Strategic Management
Marketing Research
Integrated Marketing
Communications
International Business
Communication
Introduction to recreation
Recreation leadership
Professional issues in recreation
Recreation Management
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Economist
Researcher
Research assistant
Risk manager
Banker
Market Analyst
Stock broker
Any risk related career in banking
Insurance and Retail
Marketing Manager,
Sport Marketer,
Sport Administrator, Recreation
Manager, Positions in the
Hospitality sector, etc.
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Undergraduate programmes
Undergraduate programmes
B.Com in Entrepreneurship & Business Management
B.Com Law (R301V)
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
500183: R301V
Admission requirements:
APS of 28: Mathematics level 3
The programme gives prospective students the entrepreneurial skills to set up and
manage their own businesses. A well-considered and well-researched business
plan is the key to a successful company.
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Students are taught to use a business plan to establish and integrate important
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Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
500142: E350V
Admission requirements:
APS of 24: Mathematics level 3
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Financial Accountancy
Business Management
Economics
Income Tax
Mathematics
A variety of different law
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History of law
Legal skills
Criminal law
Criminal procedures
Conditional law
Family law
Lawyer
Advocate
Legal adviser.
Business Management
Economy
General management
Entrepreneurial skills
Labour Relations Management
Entrepreneur
Business manager
Business consultant
Busines Analyst
Consultant
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Undergraduate programmes
Undergraduate programmes
B.Com in Marketing Management
B.Com Sport and Recreation Management
B.Com in Marketing Management
The programme focuses on the training of marketers for small to medium enterprises in the business world. The main elements that form part of the program include
logistics management, marketing, marketing plans, pricing decisions, consumer
decisions, financial management, branding decisions, marketing communication
and product development.
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Admission requirements:
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
APS of 24: Mathematics level 3
500203: E354V
This programme focuses on the training of tourism managers with
a strong background in recreation. The student is trained in fields such as sport
management and marketing as well as the establishment and management of
business in the recreation sector.
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E301V
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Admission requirements:
APS van 24 Maths level 5
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Business Management
Marketing Management
International trade
General management
Purchacing management
Consumer behavior
Price, Product and distribution
decisions
Strategic Management
Entrepreneur
Business manager
Research assistent
Sales manager
Marketing manager
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Introduction to Business
Management
General Management
Introduction to Marketing
Management
Marketing of Services
International Trade
Purchasing Management
Consumer Behaviour
International trade Finance and
Payment
Financial Management
Product Decisions
Price and Distribution Decisions
International Trade Geography
Strategic Management
Marketing Research
Integrated Marketing
Communications
International Business
Communication
Introduction to recreation
Recreation leadership
Professional issues in recreation
Recreation Management
Entrepreneur
Business manager
Business Consultant
Business Analyst
Consultant
Marketer
Sales executive
Marketing Manager
Sport Marketer
Sport Administrator
Recreation Manager
Positions in the Hospitality sector
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Extended Prgrammes (B.Com - 4 years)
Postgraduate Programmes
B.Com Economics and Risk Management (E301V)
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
500 214 (E301V)
Admission requirements:
APS of 24: Maths literacy 6
Mathematics acceptance test
Literacy 70%
Selection Test
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Macro-economics
Micro-economics
Fiscal and Monetary Policy
Economic Analysis
International Trade
International Financing
International Trade Geography
International Business
Communication
Introduction to Risk Management
Investment Management
Bank Risk Management
Financial Markets
Economist
Researcher
Research assistant
Risk manager
Banker
Market Analyst
Stock broker
Any risk related career in banking
Honours in B.Com Economics and Risk Management
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
504128 E646V
Admission requirements:
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Derivatives
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International trade relations
Monetary and fiscal policy
Risk management
Research Project
Economist
Researcher
Research assistant
Risk manager
Banker
Market Analyst
Stock broker
Any risk related career in banking
Insurance and retail
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Postgraduate Programmes
Honours in B.Com Economics, Risk and Investment Management
Honours in B.Com Economics
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
504126 E644V
Admission requirements:
60% in the following subjects:
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International Financing
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
504130 E654V
Admission requirements:
60% in the following subjects:
Macro-economics
Micro-economics
Fiscal and Monetary Policy
Economic Analysis
Development Economics
International Trade
International Financing
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Micro-economics
Macro-economics
Economic development
Development economics research
methods
International trade relations
Monetary and fiscal policy
Economic modelling
Research project
Economist
International trader
Banker
Financial Economist
Labour economist
Public Finance economist
Development economist
Regional economist
Analyst
International trade consultant
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Macro-economics
Economic development
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methods
International trade relations
Monetary and fiscal policy
Economic modelling
Research project
Economist
International trader
Banker
Financial Economist
Labour economist
Public Finance economist
Development economist
Regional economist
Analyst
International trade consultant
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School of Accounting
Sciences
The shortage of qualified accountants
and financial managers is often
emphasized in the press. It is only
through dedicated, high-level
education, demanded not only by
professional accounting bodies, but also
by the business world, that this problem
can be alleviated. The School of Accounting Sciences
offers a friendly and informal, yet
disciplined study environment, where
only the highest professional standards
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A friendly word of welcome is extended
to all prospective students and visitors
to the School of Accounting Sciences,
where numbers count, but people and
their interests and ambitions count
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Undergraduate Programmes
B.Com Chartered Accountancy (CA)
B.Com Financial Accountancy(SAIPA)
This degree is the initial stage of study leading to the professional Chartered
Accountant qualification. A Chartered Accountant is the highest professional
accounting qualification. After completion of the three year B.Com degree,
successful applicants do a year B.Com (honours) degree. The honours give
admission to the professional CA examinations. After passing both professional
examinations and completing a three year contract with a registered auditor, the
candidate can register as a Chartered Accountant.
This degree is the initial stage of study leading to professional SAIPA
qualification. After completing the three year degree, the student can register for
B.Com (honours) degree in Financial Accountancy. With the honours degree and a
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
500155: E370V
Admission requirements:
APS of 30
Maths Level 5
Accounting Level 4
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
500156: E371V
Admission requirements:
APS of 28 Maths Level 4
Accounting Level 3
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Financial Management
number of year’s practical experience under the guidance of a qualified accountant,
the candidate can register for a professional accountant.
Auditor
Accountant
Cost and management accountant
Financial Manager
Income Tax Practitioner
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Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Tax
Financial Management
Internal Audit
Accountant
Cost and management accountant
Financial Manager
Income Tax Practitioner
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B.Com Management Accountancy (CIMA)
This degree is for students interested in a career in commerce and industry, working
as an accountant or a cost and management accountant. The focus of a
Management Accountant is on providing the management of a business with the
necessary tool for decision making. A student with a keen interest in management
accounting, can after obtaining a honours degree, continue his studies to obtain
the international CIMA qualifications.
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
500158: E372V
Admission requirements:
APS van 30 Maths Level5
Accounting Level 3
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Accountant
Cost and management accountant
Financial Manager
Income Tax Practitioner
B.Com Chartered Accountancy (extended Programme)
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Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
500155: E302V
Admission requirements: APS of 26
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B.Com Accounting
A B.Com Accounting degree is for those students interested in obtaining a general
commercial degree with a major in accounting.
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
500160: E333V
Admission requirements: APS of 24
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Financial Management
Accountant
Cost and management accountant
Financial Manager
Income Tax Practitioner
Teacher
B.Com Accounting and Informatics
For those people interested in information technology and computer programming
with a financial emphasis, the B.com Accounting and Informatics is the appropriate
qualification. The degree majors in computer science and accounting and is
appropriate for those people wanting to become computer programmers in the
financial and commercial sectors
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
500162: E374V
Admission requirements: APS of 28
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Accounting Level 3
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Financial Accounting
Information technology and
Computer Science
Management Accounting
Tax
Financial Management
Accountant
Cost and management accountant
Financial Manager
Programmer
System analyst
Programmer
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Honours B.Com Chartered Accountancy [SAICR: CA (SA)]
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
500155: E302V
Admission requirements 60% for the
following subjects ACCC371, 60% MACC
311 and FINM 321 and 55% for TAXC371
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Accounting
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Auditor
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Cost and Management Accountant
Financial Manager
Income Tax Practitioner
M.Com Accounting
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PhD Accounting
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B.Com Honours and 65% in module of
proposed study
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School of
Information
Technology
The School of Information Technology is
committed to quality programmes and
graduates. We present the
following programmes on a full-time
basis: Information Technology;
Computer and Mathematical Sciences;
Quantitative Risk Management;
Financial Mathematics and Data Mining In the School of IT we have a Research
focus on Speech and Mobile
Technology, Business Intelligence,
Statistical and Risk Analysis.
Depending on the focus within their
programme, the students may continue
post graduate studies in Information
Technology, Computer Science and
Information Systems, Statistics,
Operational Research and Economics.
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BSc in Information Technology
BSc in Financial Mathematics
The qualification will equip students with degree level expertise and
appropriate skills in the field of Computer Science Students who have
completed this programme will be able to serve nationally as programmers,
system analysts and database administrators.
The daily functioning of today’s financial institutions relies on a backbone of IT systems
as well as a multitude of 3rd party applications. Furthermore, a thorough knowledge
of the principles and techniques that guide a responsible approach to asset and risk
management are essential. The BSC Financial Mathematics curriculum provides a solid
understanding in engineering and analysing financial systems and will give the students
confidence in applying the critical techniques and approaches correctly.
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
5264100: N150V
Admission requirements: APS of 24.
Maths Level 4.
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
200167: N135V
Admission requirements: APS of 32.
Maths Level 6.
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Computer Science
Statistics
Mathematics
Financial Accounting
Network Controller
Programmer
Operations Specialist
Hardware Engineer
System Software Programmer
Systems Analyst and Design
Data Management
User Support
Marketing computer software
Management, planning and
administration of computer
facilities, systems and user
requirements
Financial Accounting
Economics
Information technology
Computer Science
Statistics
Mathematics
Financial Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Risk Management
Financial product developer
Structured finance specialist
Financial engineer
Financial mathematician
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Undergraduate Programmes
BSc in Computer Science & Economics
BSc Data Mining
The qualification will equip graduates with degree level expertise and
appropriate skills in the field of computer science. A worldwide shortage,
especially in South Africa, of well-qualified and equipped human resources
exists, especially in the field of mathematics.
Data mining is mainly used by companies with a strong consumer focus. This includes
retailers, finance institutions as well as communication and marketing organizations.
Data mining enables companies to distinguish internal factors, such as prices and
product position from external factors which include economic indicators and
competitive customer demographics. Through a full range of topics as well as the
practical application of data mining and other business intelligence concepts, this
curriculum will empower students to impact on company sales, customer satisfaction
and corporate profits.
Graduates who have completed this programme will be able to serve nationally
as programmers, systems analysts and database administrators within the
financial, IT and education sectors. Depending on their focus within this
programme, they will be ready to continue postgraduate studies in computer,
mathematical or economic sciences.
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
200191: N175V
Admission requirements: APS of 24.
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Financial Accounting
Economics
Information Technology and
Computer Science
Statistics
Mathematics
Risk Management
Economist
Network Controller
Programmer
Operations Specialist
Hardware Engineer
Marketing computer software
Management, planning and
administration of computer
facilities, systems and user
requirements
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
200168: N136V
Admission requirements: APS of 32.
Maths Level 6.
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Economics
Information Technology and
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Statistics
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Financial Mathematics
Risk Management
Applied Mathematics
Quantitative strategist
Credit risk analyst / manager
Data geologist
Decision support analyst
Financial statistician
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Undergraduate Programmes
BSc in Computer Science & Statistics
BSc in Quantitative Risk Management
The qualification will equip graduates with degree level expertise and appropriate
skills in the field of computer science. A worldwide shortage, especially in South
Africa, of well-qualified and equipped human resources exists, especially in the
field of mathematics.
In addition to the outcomes discussed for the BSc qualification the student will,
on successful completion of the curriculum, also have the following specific
knowledge and skills: The functioning of an economy, introductory micro- and
macro economics, the impact of asset and liability management of banks on
the national economy; risk, liquidity policy, lending policy, liability
management and the apportionment of capital by banks and the South
African futures market; the nature, aim and basic theory of accounting,
object-oriented programming, artificial intelligence, data structures and algorit
hms, and modern IT developments; the ability to identify and solve convergent
and divergent quantitative risk management problems in a creative and
pro-active manner; in-depth knowledge of and insight into financial markets
and financial risk instruments and solving their inter-related problems; the
ability to identify and develop quantitative financial risk; computer and data
analysis techniques and/or approaches on an entrepreneurial basis with a view
to managing financial risks; the ability to negotiate database management
systems with ease.
Graduates who have completed this programme will be able to serve nationally
as programmers, systems analysts and database administrators within the
financial, IT and education sectors.
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
200191: N156V
Admission requirements: APS of 24.
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Statistician
Network Controller
Programmer
Operations Specialist
Hardware Engineer
Marketing computer software
Management, planning and
administration of computer
facilities, systems and user
requirements
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
200166: N134V
Admission requirements: APS of 32.
Maths Level 6.
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Financial Accounting
Business Management
Economics
Information Technology and
Computer Science
Statistics
Mathematics
Financialw Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Risk Management
Financial Management
Market or credit risk analyst
Market or credit risk manager
Commercial banker
Corporate banker
Treasury analyst
Risk Analyst / Manager
Decision support analyst
Investment analyst
Financial engineer
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Extended Programmes
BSc in Information Technology (N301)
BSc Data Mining (N301)
The qualification will equip students with degree level expertise and
appropriate skills in the field of Computer Science Students who have
completed this programme will be able to serve nationally as programmers,
system analysts and database administrators.
Data mining is mainly used by companies with a strong consumer focus. This includes
retailers, finance institutions as well as communication and marketing organizations.
Data mining enables companies to distinguish internal factors, such as prices and
product position from external factors which include economic indicators and
competitive customer demographics. Through a full range of topics as well as the
practical application of data mining and other business intelligence concepts, this
curriculum will empower students to impact on company sales, customer satisfaction
and corporate profits.
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
264102: N301V
Admission requirements: APS of 24.
Maths Level 4.
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
200198: N301V
Admission requirements: APS of 32.
Maths Level 6.
Main Subjects
Work opportunities
Main Subjects
Work opportunities
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Business Management
Information technology
Computer Science
Statistics
Mathematics
Financial Accounting
Network Controller
Programmer
Operations Specialist
Hardware Engineer
System Software Programmer
Systems Analyst and Design
Data Management
User Support
Marketing computer software
Management, planning and
administration of computer
facilities, systems and user
requirements
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Financial Accounting
Economics
Information Technology and
Computer Science
Statistics
Mathematics
Financial Mathematics
Risk Management
Applied Mathematics
Quantitative strategist
Credit risk analyst / manager
Data geologist
Decision support analyst
Financial statistician
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Postgraduate Programmes
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Postgraduate Programmes
Hons BSc in Information Technology MSc in Information Technology
Main Subjects: MSc Thesis
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
202125: N637V
Admission requirements:
Appropriate B degree
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
203180: N837V
Admission requirements:
Appropriate Honours BSc degree.
Main Subjects
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Research Methodology & Project
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Decision Support Systems
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Data Mining
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Human / computer interaction
Work opportunities
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IT Project Manager
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Decision Support and data analyst
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Human Computer Interface
developer
MSc Operational Research
Main Subjects: MSc Thesis
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
203180: N801V
Admission requirements:
Appropriate Honours BSc degree.
Hons BSc in Computer Science and Information Systems
PhD in Information Technology
Main Subjects: PhD Thesis
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
202134: N653V
Admission requirements:
Appropriate B degree
Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
204130: N937V
Admission requirements:
Applying for permission.
Main Subjects
Work opportunities
PhD Operational Research
Main Subjects: PhD Thesis
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Qualifications & Curriculum Code:
204131: N901V
Admission requirements:
Applying for permission.
A Project
Data bases
Data warehousing
Decision support systems
Information systems engineering
Data base administrator
Information systems engineer
Decision support
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Summary
Summary
School of Economic Sciences
Extended Programmes
Programme
Programme &
Curriculum Code
Admission requirements
B.Com Chartered
Accountancy
B.Com in Economics
and Informatics
500135: E343V
APS of 28
Maths Level 4
School of Information Technology
B.Com in Economics
& International Trade
500130: E340V
APS of 28
Maths Level 4
BSc in Information
Technology
264100: N150V
APS of 24 Maths Level 4
B.Com Economics &
Risk Management
500132: E341 V
APS of 28
Maths Level 4
BSc in Computer
Science & Economics
200191: N175V
APS of 24 Maths Level 4
B.Com in Economics Risk- and
Investment Management
500134: E342V
APS of 28
Maths Level 5
BSc in Computer
Science & Statistics
200191: N156V
APS of 24 Maths Level 4
B.Com in Entrepreneurship &
Business Management
500142: E350V
APS of 24
Maths Level 3
BSc in Quantitative
Risk Management
200166: N134V
APS of 32 Maths Level 6
B.Com in Marketing
Management
500203: E354V
APS of 24
Maths Level 3
BSc in Financial
Mathematics
200167: N135V
APS of 32 Maths Level 6
B.Com Sport & Recreation
Management
500150: E301V
APS of 24
Maths Level 3
BSc in Data Mining
200168: N136V
APS of 32 Maths Level 6
BSc in IT
264102: N310V
APS of 23 Maths Level 3
BSc in Data Mining
200198: N301V
APS of 28 Maths Level 4
500 214: (E301V)
APS of 24: Maths literacy 6
Mathematics acceptance test
Literacy 70% Selection Test
School of Accounting Sciences
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APS of 26 Maths Level 3
Accounting Level 4
Extended Programmes
Extended Programmes
B.Com Economics & Risk
Management (E301V)
500155: E302V
Programme
Programme &
Curriculum Code
Admission requirements
B.Com Chartered
Accountancy (CA)
500155: E370V
APS of 30 Maths Level 5
Accounting Level 4
B.Com Financial
Accountancy (SAIPA)
500156: E371V
APS of 28 Maths Level 4
Accounting Level 3
B.Com Management
Accountancy (CIMA)
500158: E372V
APS of 30 Maths Level 5
Accounting Level 3
B.Com Accounting
500160: E333V
APS of 24 Maths Level 3
Accounting Level 3
B.Com Accounting and
Informatics
500162: E374V
APS of 28 Maths Level 4
Accounting Level 3
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Contact us:
Executive Dean
Administrative Officer to the Dean
Prof. Herman van der Merwe
Tel.: +27 16 910 3497
Fax: +27 16 910 3499
Helei Jooste
Tel.: + 27 16 910 3498
Fax: + 27 16 910 3499
E-mail: Herman.vanderMerwe@nwu.ac.za
E-mail: Helei.Jooste@nwu.ac.za
School of Information
Technology
Director: Prof Philip Pretorius
Tel.: +27 16 910 3262
Fax: +27 16 910 3271
Administrative Officer
Irma Myburgh
Tel.: + 27 16 910 3262
Fax: + 27 16 910 3271
E-mail: Irma.Myburgh@nwu.ac.za
E-mail: Philip.Pretorius@nwu.ac.za
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School of Economics
Administrative Officer
Director: Dr Wynand Grobler
Tel.: +27 16 910 3363
Fax: +27 16 910 3352
Barbie Smith
Tel.: + 27 16 910 3365
Fax: + 27 16 910 3352
E-mail: Wynand.Grobler@nwu.ac.za
E-mail: Barbie.Smith@nwu.ac.za
School of Accounting Sciences
Administrative Officer
Director: Prof. Heleen Jansen van Vuuren
Tel.: +27 16 910 3351
Fax: +27 16 910 3352
Marinda Bosman
Tel.: + 27 16 910 3351
Fax: + 27 16 910 3352
E-mail: Heleen.Jansenvanvuuren@nwu.ac.za
E-mail: Marinda.Bosman@nwu.ac.za
Switchboard:
Physical address:
Map and directions
(GPS coordinates)
Postal address:
+27 16 910 3111
Hendrik van Eck Blvd
Vaal Triangle Campus
Building 8
Room 122
(link map)
S 26° 43.575’
E 27° 52.756’
Internal box 125
Vaal Triangle Campus
North-West University
P.O. Box 1174
Vanderbijlpark
1900
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Notes
Notes