A Bachelor of Commerce in Project Management qualification succeeds in developing learners to be able to function in a wide range of financial and accounting tasks and to be able to function and add value in private and public sectors.
The purpose of the qualification is to provide qualifiers with graduate-level knowledge, specific skills and applied competence (including the development of graduate attitudes and qualities) in Project Management that provides opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.
The Bachelor of Commerce in Project Management provides opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, enhanced marketability and enhanced employability whilst opening up new access routes to additional education and training opportunities. The Bachelor of Commerce in Project Management will also provide access to higher education to those wanting to make careers in the field of commerce and will complement the existing accredited MANCOSA qualifications.
This programme is offered through online learning and digital support.
Articulation
A Bachelor’s Degree is the minimum entry requirement for admission onto a Postgraduate Diploma or a cognate Honours degree.
Curriculum
Semester 1
Introduction to Business Management
Introduction to Project Management
Microeconomic Essentials
Elective – Choose one of the following electives End User Computing
Digital Transformation in the Business Environment
Semester 2
Introduction to Functional Areas of Management
Project Scope and Time Management
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Macroeconomic Essentials
Semester 1
Fundamentals of Organisational Behaviour
Project Quality Management Processes
Management Accounting
Business Law
Semester 2
Project Stakeholder Management
Project Communication Management
Project Cost and Procurement Management
Project Resource Management
Semester 1
Project Risk Environment
Project Strategy and Leadership
Research Methods
Project Performance Management and Reporting
Semester 2
Project Finance
Project Information Management
Capstone for Project Management
Careers
Embark on a trajectory leading to positions such as:
Project Manager
Project Coordinator
Systems Analyst
Operations Manager
Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English
A Higher Certificate; an Advanced Certificate or Diploma
Applicants that did not achieve a Bachelors pass in Matric and are over the age of 23 years will be considered via mature age exemption
To be considered via RPL, applicants should be above the age of 23 years.
For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student advisor.
All applicants with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA‘s institutional rules.
FAQs
School leavers looking to pursue a career in Project Management.
Individuals aiming at a career in Project Management and Project Coordination.
Individuals intending to occupy middle management positions.
Managers of Projects.
The BCom Project Management Degree is a smart career choice. Most multinational companies require the services of a qualified Project Manager to effectively manage their resources on budget and within deadline. The BCom Project Management is suitable for working professionals who would like to upskill or as a stand-alone qualification for those wanting to specialise in this field of employment.
Generally speaking, Project Managers are responsible for planning and executing the completion of work-related tasks and projects. They need to ensure that their projects are completed on time, within budget and within the agreed scope of work. Project Managers often work within certain departments, like Finance, Operations, Human Resources or Marketing.
A project life cycle is characterised by having five distinct stages of progression. These processes include: the initiation phase, planning phase, execution phase, monitoring or control phase and the closing phase.
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