Faculty of Economic & Management Sciences
Dear Student,
Welcome to the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. To speak to an advisor, you are welcome to make a booking.You will be required to upload the following:
- Academic transcript (screenshot of student portal or official academic transcript obtained from helpdesk@uwc.ac.za)
- Completed credit check form (kindly download a credit check form here)
Speak to an Advisor
Please direct any queries to the Faculty Office: emsadmin@uwc.ac.zaHere is a short video introducing you to your new faculty:
Career Opportunities:
- Chartered Accounting
- Industrial Psychology
- Public Management
- Research
- Government Services
- Academia
- Banking & Insurance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
Overview
The Department of Accounting, which forms part of the Economic and Management Sciences Faculty, offers the BCom (Accounting) and Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) degrees for the study to become a chartered accountant.
The Department of Accounting also offers BCom (Financial Accounting) which is for the study of example, professional accountant or tax practitioner. The BCom (Accounting) degree, combined with the Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA), are accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) to prepare candidates for Initial Test of Competency (ITC).
The BCom (Financial Accounting) degree is aligned with the curriculum prescribed by the South African Institute for Professional Accountants (SAIPA) and in the process of being accredited.
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The Department of Accounting also offers BCom (Financial Accounting) which is for the study of example, professional accountant or tax practitioner. The BCom (Accounting) degree, combined with the Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA), are accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) to prepare candidates for Initial Test of Competency (ITC).
The BCom (Financial Accounting) degree is aligned with the curriculum prescribed by the South African Institute for Professional Accountants (SAIPA) and in the process of being accredited.
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What can I do with this programme?
You can enter various areas in the accounting profession (Chartered Accountant (SAICA) or Professional Accountant (SAIPA)); and work in:
- Commerce and Industry
- Government/Public Sector
- Academic and Educational Institutions
- Business and
- Public Practice
Enquiries
Department/Module Specific Queries
Candice Jacobs
E-mail: cjacobswilliams@uwc.ac.za
Application or Registration Queries
E-mail: emsadmin@uwc.ac.za
Overview
In its simplest form, economics is a social science that investigates how society goes about making choices about the allocation of its limited resources. In so doing, economic research focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of various goods and services, both public and private.
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Popular Combinations with this Major
Many students who major in Economics will also major in Accounting / Statistics / Management / Information Systems (i.e. double major).
What Can I Do with this Major?
Graduates who major in economics may choose to work in any of the following fields:
- Government Services (Treasury, Reserve Bank, Department of Basic Education)
- Parastatals (Eskom, Telkom)
- NGOs
- Large Multinational Corporations
- Commercial and Investments Banks
- Insurance Companies
- Assessment Management
- Journalism
- Academia
Enquiries
E-mail: rgbeukes@uwc.ac.za
Overview
The basic aim of our courses are to set the student on a development path towards becoming a well-rounded team player in the information systems (IS) decision making of a business enterprise. The intention is to help students develop the level of skills and understanding that would be needed in a modern organisation.
The aim of the Information Systems Department is thus to ensure that students will be able to make a difference in their organisation.
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The aim of the Information Systems Department is thus to ensure that students will be able to make a difference in their organisation.
Watch this video to learn more about us
Popular Combinations with this Major
What Can I Do with this Major?
- Business Analysis
- Consulting
- Systems Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Systems Development
- Database Administration
Enquiries
Overview
ISD offers four degree programmes:
At Honours level students are exposed to the field of critical inquiry concerning social, economic, political contemporary dynamics and changes.
At Masters level students are trained on the use of inter-disciplinary conceptual frameworks and methods to identify and examine development programmes and strategies that are relevant in driving positive change in our societies. The PhD programme is research led and requires students to undertake rigorous and extensive research in the field of development.
- Structured-course work Honours and Masters in Development Studies and
- Masters and PhD by Thesis in Development Studies
At Honours level students are exposed to the field of critical inquiry concerning social, economic, political contemporary dynamics and changes.
At Masters level students are trained on the use of inter-disciplinary conceptual frameworks and methods to identify and examine development programmes and strategies that are relevant in driving positive change in our societies. The PhD programme is research led and requires students to undertake rigorous and extensive research in the field of development.
Popular Combinations with this Major
At Honours level we have three first semester compulsory modules (Theories of Social Transformation, Research Methods and Economics for Development Studies). The fourth compulsory module (Research Paper) is done in the second semester. There is a range of elective modules in the second semester and our students are required to choose two.
At Masters level we have four first semester compulsory modules (Theories of Social Transformation, Research Methods, Economics for Development Studies and the Mini thesis which appears in both semesters. There is a range of elective modules in the second semester and our students are required to choose two.
At Masters level we have four first semester compulsory modules (Theories of Social Transformation, Research Methods, Economics for Development Studies and the Mini thesis which appears in both semesters. There is a range of elective modules in the second semester and our students are required to choose two.
What Can I Do with this Major?
Our programmes are intended for students who intend to work as:
- Researchers
- Policy Makers
- Academics and in
- Public Service and NGOs
Enquiries
Overview
Political Studies is offered as part of the BAdmin degree in the EMS faculty and the BA degree in the Arts and Humanities faculty.
Popular Combinations with this Major
In EMS, Political Studies pairs well with Public Administration. In the Arts and Humanities, it pairs well with Sociology, History, Ethics and Linguistics.
What Can I Do with this Major?
- Government and the Public Sector
- Non-Governmental Organisations
- Political Parties
- Foreign Affairs
- the Media and
- Academia
