UFS Economic and Management Sciences (University Preparation Programme) Course
About
Against the background of our mission to be a dynamic, innovative and quality-driven faculty, the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences covers a diverse academic spectrum, from public and private sector management, to specialised training for accountants at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, and aim to provide relevant, market-driven capacity and competence through, inter alia, research.
Students can obtain first-degree qualifications in one of three teaching programmes: Private Sector Management, Public Sector Management and Training of Accountants. These qualifications aim to develop students’ intellectual skills through scientific teaching and learning so that they will be thoroughly prepared for various careers in the broad field of Economics and Management. Furthermore, the faculty offers successful international programmes for both staff and students.
UPP modules for Economic and Management Sciences (South Campus and Oudtshoorn)
Mainstream University Modules:
For the BCom study option:
- Introduction to Human Resource Management
- Introduction to Individual Differences
- General Management Skills
- Business Functions
For the BAdmin study option:
- Introduction to Human Resource Management
- Introduction to Individual Differences
- General Management Skills
Development Modules:
For the BCom study option:
- Course in Skills and Competencies for Lifelong Learning
- Academic Literacy Course in English
- Introduction to University Mathematics
For the BAdmin study option:
- Course in Skills and Competencies for Lifelong Learning
- Academic Literacy Course in English
- Mathematical Literacy
Compulsory N4 Modules at TVET Colleges in sub-regions:
- N4 course in Computer Practice
- N4 course in Communication
For more information, or to apply for the programme, please contact:
The Programme Manager: Ms Tshego Setilo | University Access Programme | South Campus | PO Box 339 | Bloemfontein | 9300.
Enquiries: Lydia Moilwa | +27 51 505 1201/1362 | F: 051 505 1205
Requirements
- A National Senior Certificate (NSC), or National Certificate: Vocational (NCV) Level 4, and an AP of either 18 for Higher Certificates, or 20 for UPP study options.
- Four subjects on level 3 (40%–49%).
- Language of instruction on level 3 (40%) for all options.
- Commerce (BCom) study option: Mathematics on level 3 (40%) or higher.
- Administration (BAdmin) study option: Mathematics is not a requirement to study this option. The duration of the course is four years. NB: You will not be allowed to change from an Administration to a Commerce programme.
Closing date for applications for SA students: 30 November 2017
Closing date for applications for International students: 30 October 2017
How to apply
APPLICATION TO STUDY AT THE UFS IS FREE FOR SA, SADC, AND NON-SADC STUDENTS
ONLINE application: Go to www.ufs.ac.za. Follow the link ‘how to apply’ – online application. For assistance, contact +27 51 401 9538.
Remember to upload copies of:
- Your ID or passport
- Your parent’s ID or passport if you are younger than 18 years
- Your Grade 11 final results and Grade 12 June results, both with the school’s stamp
- Your academic records if you are a current student at another institution of higher learning
WRITTEN application: Go to www.ufs.ac.za. Follow the link ‘how to apply’ and download the application. Complete and sign it, and post it with all the relevant documentation to The Application Office, PO Box 339, Bloemfontein 9300.
Remember to include copies of:
- Your ID or passport
- Your parent’s ID or passport if you are younger than 18 years
- Your Grade 11 final results and Grade 12 June results, both with the school’s stamp
- Your academic records if you are a current student at another institution of higher learning
Note: Students who stay in the sub-regions, i.e. Bethlehem, Welkom, Sasolburg, and Oudtshoorn, (excluding Bloemfontein) and meet the admission requirements of the university (AP of 30 and higher), may study locally and register for the mainstream university modules as mentioned in the above three options.
For more information, or to apply for the programme, please contact:
The Programme Manager: Ms Tshego Setilo | University Access Programme | South Campus | PO Box 339 | Bloemfontein | 9300.
Enquiries: Lydia Moilwa | +27 51 505 1201/1362 | F: 051 505 1205
