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Bachelor of Commerce degree with specialisation in Law
Duration
All full-time undergraduate degree programmes are offered over a minimum period of three years.
Description
The Bachelor of Commerce degree with specialisation in Law is a specialised degree suitable for students who wish to link a commercial background with that of law. The business environment in South Africa is complex, dynamic and fast-changing, necessitating the need for business people to acquire sophisticated management and legal skills in order to compete in local and global markets. The combination of a legal background with that of business is an excellent blend for anyone aiming to work in the commercial field. The legal knowledge gained will ensure graduates are aware of any and all legalities in the business world with which they need to comply.
The specific skills acquired by the student will depend on which business or commerce modules are chosen as majors. The students have the option of majoring in Business Management, Human Resource Management or Accounting together with Private Law and Mercantile Law.
Qualification Structure
After successful completion of the modules in Year 1, the student will be able to progress to Year 2, and from Year 2 if the student has successfully completed the modules he/she will progress to Year 3. After successfully completing the modules at level 3, the student will be able to do a higher qualification in Business Management, Human Resources, Accounting or Law.
The students have a choice in both second and third year as to the commerce modules in which they would like to major. The students must choose two subject groups to continue with in addition to their law modules. They have a choice between Business Management, Accounting and Human Resource Management.
The syllabus comprises three levels:
Level 1
Students are introduced to basic principles of law, accounting, human resource and business management. Computer literacy and various introductory business skills subjects are included in the curriculum.
Students develop an intermediate level of knowledge and skills in both law and their chosen fields of specialisation.
Choose two of the following groups, which will be your majors in the third year:
Choose two of the following groups:
Students who fulfill all the requirements for Levels 1, 2, and 3 are awarded the MGI Bachelor of Commerce in Law degree.
Career Options
The career options are dictated by the choice of modules in which the student majors. The knowledge the students have gained about legal principles and regulations relating to all aspects of business will serve them well in pursuing any career in the business world or to continuing with further studies.
For more info
Midrand Graduate Institute
T: +27 (0)11 690 1700
[email protected]
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COURSE: SPECIALISATION IN LAW
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3 Years Full TimeDuration
All full-time undergraduate degree programmes are offered over a minimum period of three years.
Description
The Bachelor of Commerce degree with specialisation in Law is a specialised degree suitable for students who wish to link a commercial background with that of law. The business environment in South Africa is complex, dynamic and fast-changing, necessitating the need for business people to acquire sophisticated management and legal skills in order to compete in local and global markets. The combination of a legal background with that of business is an excellent blend for anyone aiming to work in the commercial field. The legal knowledge gained will ensure graduates are aware of any and all legalities in the business world with which they need to comply.
The specific skills acquired by the student will depend on which business or commerce modules are chosen as majors. The students have the option of majoring in Business Management, Human Resource Management or Accounting together with Private Law and Mercantile Law.
Qualification Structure
After successful completion of the modules in Year 1, the student will be able to progress to Year 2, and from Year 2 if the student has successfully completed the modules he/she will progress to Year 3. After successfully completing the modules at level 3, the student will be able to do a higher qualification in Business Management, Human Resources, Accounting or Law.
The students have a choice in both second and third year as to the commerce modules in which they would like to major. The students must choose two subject groups to continue with in addition to their law modules. They have a choice between Business Management, Accounting and Human Resource Management.
The syllabus comprises three levels:
Level 1
Students are introduced to basic principles of law, accounting, human resource and business management. Computer literacy and various introductory business skills subjects are included in the curriculum.
- Business Management 1A
- Business Management 1B
- Computer Skills
- Family Law
- Financial Accounting 1A
- Financial Accounting 1B
- Human Resource Management 1
- Industrial Relations 1
- Introduction to Law 1A
- Introduction to Law 1B
- Law of Persons
- Quantitative Techniques
Level 2
Students develop an intermediate level of knowledge and skills in both law and their chosen fields of specialisation.
- Business English
- Economics 1A
- Economics 1B
- Entrepreneurial Law
- Individual Labour Law
- Insolvency Law
- Law of Negotiable Instruments, Intellectual Property and Competition
- Law of Succession
- Research Methodology
Choose two of the following groups, which will be your majors in the third year:
- Group 1:
- Business Management 2A: Entrepreneurship
- Business Management 2B: General Management
- Group 2:
- Human Resource Management 2A
- Human Resource Management 2B
- Group 3:
- Management Accounting 2A
- Cost Accounting 2B
Level 3
- Collective Labour Law
- Internship (Undergrad)
- Law of Contract
- Law of Delict
- Law of Property
- Law of Sale and Lease
- Research Project
Choose two of the following groups:
- Group 1:
- Business Management 3A: Strategic Management
- Business Management 3B: Organisational Change
- Group 2:
- Financial Management
- Group 3:
- Human Resource Management 3A
- Human Resource Management 3B
Students who fulfill all the requirements for Levels 1, 2, and 3 are awarded the MGI Bachelor of Commerce in Law degree.
Career Options
The career options are dictated by the choice of modules in which the student majors. The knowledge the students have gained about legal principles and regulations relating to all aspects of business will serve them well in pursuing any career in the business world or to continuing with further studies.
For more info
Midrand Graduate Institute
T: +27 (0)11 690 1700
[email protected]
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