Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management

Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management
Programme Type: Degree
SAQA ID: 120727
Faculty: Commerce
Available Study Modes

Programme Overview

Next Start Dates Based on applicable nearest academic block start dates.
Supported Campuses Campuses listed are where this programme is offered. For online modes, campuses are access points for student services only.
Duration Duration varies by study mode.

Programme details

The Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management prepares you for work in the exciting world of marketing and is an excellent foundation for careers in commerce, retail and advertising.

You will develop broad and intense theoretical and practical understanding of the marketing environment, consumer behaviour, market research and marketing management.
 
The core subject areas include Business Management, Economics and pure Marketing, as well as more specific marketing modules such as Internet, Retail and Channel Marketing and Product and Promotion Management.
 
Because of our qualification’s unique emphasis on application, you will also select, conduct and present a research project and complete Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in your third year.
 
Over and above these core modules, you will cover equally important topics like Business English, Computer Skills, Financial Accounting, Project Management and Research Methodology.

We attribute much of the success of our degree programme to our unique learning approach, which consists of interactive lecture-led learning, smaller classes and the use of technology. We have highly dedicated and experienced teaching staff and a curriculum that is relevant, career orientated and ahead of trends.
 
This blended approach ensures that you gain essential skills for the modern workplace, such as critical and innovative thinking, self-management, collaborating in teams and communicating effectively.

Entry Requirements Important

South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor’s degree pass.*
Or National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council of General and Further Education and Training with a Bachelor’s degree pass. 
Or letter or certificate confirming an exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf) for any other school-leaving results. 
Or completion of a Bachelor’s degree. 
Or completion of the relevant Foundation Programme along with a letter or certificate of exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf). 
Or completion of a relevant Higher Certificate.
Or completion of the relevant Eduvos Access Programme.

Pricing

From R74 679 per year (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.

Find a balance between creativity and business success.

The career choices for you, as a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management graduate, are varied and employment options include:

Advertising: sales, consulting, management 
Marketing: analysis, consulting, management
Media planning
Research
Sales
Market Research
YearModules
Year 1
Students are introduced to the basic principles of marketing. Computer literacy and various introductory business skills modules are included in the curriculum.

Business English
Business Management 1A
Business Management 1B
Computer Skills
Consumer Behaviour
Economics 1A
Economics 1B
Internet Marketing
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Marketing 1
Quantitative Techniques
Year 2
Students develop an intermediate level of knowledge and skills in marketing.

Advertising and Sales Promotion
Business Law
Business Management 2A
Business Management 2B
Economics 2A
Economics 2B
Marketing 2A
Marketing 2B
Marketing Research
Project Management
Research Methodology
Year 3
Students acquire the skills to analyse and evaluate information and processes.

Business Ethics
Business Management 3A
Business Management 3B
Strategic Marketing
Finance for Marketing
Marketing of Services
Product and Promotion Management 3
Retail Marketing
Research Project
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
Accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE)

Registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

Endorsed by Marketing Association of South Africa (MASA)

International students are welcome to apply for this programme. For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions.

Accepting applications from:

AngolaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelizeBotswanaBruneiBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaColombiaCyprusDR CongoDominicaEritreaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiGabonGambiaGhanaGrenadaGuyanaIndiaIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJordanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitLesothoLiberiaMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritiusMicronesiaMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNetherlandsNigeriaOmanPakistanPalauPapua New GuineaPhilippinesQatarRwandaSaint LuciaSamoaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSouth SudanSri LankaSudanSwazilandTanzaniaTongaTrinidad and TobagoTuvaluUgandaUAEUnited KingdomUnited StatesVanuatuZambiaZimbabwe

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