Introduction

The Bachelor of Commerce degree prepares students to work in the area of management, finance, accountancy, banking, consultancy, administration and related fields. The course is structured to reflect the changing world of commerce and to provide a firm foundation for the world of work, including the necessary skills, ethical principles and general knowledge needed for decision-making in a business environment.

The programme is meant to meet the current need for managers with broad based training, who are at the same time specialists in a given area of business. The programme incorporates some courses in Information Technology to help meet the demands of the current job market and the projected continued influence of electronic trade in conducting business. Courses in humanities and ethics are included to address the need for a wider consideration of issues in business decision-making.

Programme Duration and Structure

The Bachelor of Commerce course is offered in two stages, Stage I (Years 1 and 2) and Stage II (Years 3 and 4). Stage I comprises twenty-eight (28) units and Stage II comprises twenty-six (26) units. Each stage is equivalent to two academic years. There shall be two attachments, a community-based attachment within the period of stage I and a professional attachment within the period of Stage II. Beginning in the third year, students specialise in one of the following: Accountancy, Finance or Business Administration.