Efficient and effective Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain Management play critical roles in the success of modern business firms. The proper management of these three focus areas is essential for the creation of a competitive advantage as it impacts directly on cost structures, customer service levels and overall profitability. The BCom in Logistics and Transport Economics introduces and prepares the student for the ever changing demands of the business world. This programme will enable students to apply themselves in line with the demands and challenges of real-world Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain Management related issues. A major in Logistics and Transport Economics will equip graduates with additional capabilities and widen their career possibilities.

The aim of this degree is to produce management professionals for the health and food service sector. Students will be taught to act as food service managers, who are well-grounded in business, financial and people management skills, but also able to solve specific health sector related problems within the food service industry. There is currently a shortage of such managers within the health services food sector and graduates will be able to ensure effective and efficient delivery of food services in the various health services institutions.

This programme provides candidates who wish to qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA) with the opportunity of an additional major in Economics or Business Management. After completing this degree, students may proceed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy, and then to the professional examinations administered by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and complete a three-year training contract, in order to qualify as a chartered accountant.

This programme provides candidates who wish to qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA) with the opportunity of an additional major in Law. Graduates who followed the Law curriculum can also proceed to LLB studies with a view to entering the legal profession. After completing this degree, students may proceed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy, and then to the professional examinations administered by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and complete a three-year training contract, in order to qualify as a chartered accountant.

This programme is tailor-made to meet the needs of employers in the financial planning sector who require both management and specialist knowledge and skills. Nelson Mandela University in co-operation with the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI), is the first academic institution to offer a formal BCom degree in Financial Planning, giving access to membership of the FPI. The FPI is the highly regarded professional certification institute in the financial planning industry in Southern Africa, carrying an international certification benchmark of recognition by the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB). The successful completion of the BCom (Financial Planning) programme will lead to a professional qualification, namely that of Financial Services Associate (FSA), awarded by the FPI.

This programme provides candidates who wish to qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA) with the opportunity of an additional major in Computer Science and Information Systems. After completing this degree, students may proceed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy, and then the professional examinations administered by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and complete a three-year training contract, in order to qualify as a chartered accountant.

The extended curriculum programme for BCom studies provides alternative university access to students who have the potential to succeed, but do not meet the minimum admission requirements for the mainstream programme. The purpose of the programme is to integrate additional academic support and skills development with mainstream courses in order to prepare the student for successful completion of the BCom degree.

This programme provides sound theoretical knowledge of human resources practice, labour relations, labour law, business and management, combined with hands-on practical skills in conflict management, research, stress management, organisational behaviour, consumer behaviour, rewards management and staffing. Industrial Psychology forms the core of the programme. The Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology is registered with the Health Professions Council as a training facility for industrial psychologists.

This programme is aimed at students who wish to specialise in the field of Tourism. During the first year of study, students are able to obtain a solid foundation in key modules in the field of commerce, such as Business Management, Economics and Tourism. The module, Tourism Work Experience, enables students to gain practical work experience within the Tourism Industry.

This programme is an interdisciplinary programme providing you with a foundation in development and economics. It aims to provide students with a sound theoretical grounding in the principals and practices of economic development as it pertains to: • Policy; • Research of policy and; • Implementation of policy in a development context. Take note: This course will only be offered if a minimum of 25 prospective applicants are admitted to the programme. Please consult the Student Access and Enrolment Office prior to applying.