Bachelor Business Administration in Retail Management

This programme is designed to produce graduates who will be able to take up junior management positions in the retail industry from where they can progress to middle and senior management positions over time. The retail industry in South Africa is of considerable economic importance, given that it contributes to around two-thirds of GDP (Gross Domestic Product).

This qualification will aim to help fill the need for educated and skilled managers in the retail industry. The skills and knowledge areas incorporated into the programme have been identified by industry specialists as critical components required to develop the knowledge and competence to achieve the outcomes and objectives of the programme.

Candidates who matriculated after 2008 require:

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with admission to Bachelor’s studies with a minimum of 45% for English as a first or additional language.
• A Bachelor’s pass on the NSC requires an achievement of a minimum of 50% in four 20-credit subjects (excluding Life Orientation)

OR

• A National Certificate (Vocational) with a minimum of 60% in three fundamental subjects including English, and a minimum of 70% in four vocational subjects

Candidates who matriculated prior to 2008 require:

• A Senior Certificate (SC) with endorsement and a minimum of 45% for English as a first or second language