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Bachelor of Arts (Majors: Development Studies & Archives and Records Management)

College of Human Sciences

DurationMaximum 8 yearsNQF levelNQF 7APS/AS20Campuses2
Course overview

About this course

Bachelor of Arts (Majors: Development Studies & Archives and Records Management) develops knowledge and practical capability in organisations, markets, management and evidence-based business decision-making. Students build analytical, communication and problem-solving skills through theory and applied learning. Exact modules and practical components vary by institution and study year.

Course content

What you may study

Management; economics; accounting; business communication; operations; marketing; human resources; entrepreneurship; analytics; and applied business projects. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Admission

Other admission conditions

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification. A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, or A
Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning. Applicants who do not comply with the
above requirements should consider applying for a lower-level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements

Further study

Possible study paths

Graduates may apply for relevant honours or postgraduate diploma study where their qualification, modules and academic results meet the receiving programme's rules. An advanced diploma, postgraduate diploma or honours degree in business, management, commerce or a related specialisation, subject to admission requirements.

Career possibilities

Where this qualification may lead

Business analyst; administrator; operations coordinator; marketing practitioner; human-resources practitioner; entrepreneur; project coordinator; or management trainee.

Study locations

Available campuses

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