After completion of this programme the student will be capable of following a career as a Consumer Scientist, e.g. consumer consultant, designer, buyer, marketer, or quality control inspector of consumer products. The student should also be capable of advising consumers on the management of time, energy and other resources. The qualification acquired is a Baccalaureus in Consumer Science.
Type: undergraduate degree
Duration: 4 years full time
Compulsory Subjects
First year subjects:
- Industrial psychology
- Biology
- Clothing
- Business management
- Consumer science
- Computer literacy
Second year subjects:
- Housing
- Interiors
- Clothing
- Microbiology
- Foods
Third year subjects:
- Clothing
- Textile science
- Human nutrition
- Foods
- Consumer science
- Mercantile law
Fourth year subjects:
- Consumer science
Careers: consumer analyst, researcher, consumer consultant, quality controller.
Source: www.ufs.ac.za