Bachelor of Commerce Major in Fashion Retail

This pioneering qualification bridges the gap between creative vision and commercial success, offering a unique blend of business fundamentals and specialised fashion industry expertise.

What truly distinguishes this programme is its holistic approach to fashion business education. While mastering essential BCom subjects like economics, accounting, and strategic management, students dive deep into the intricate world of fashion operations. From developing tech-packs and understanding garment construction and costing to mastering the entire fashion ecosystem – including visual merchandising, styling, makeup, and photography direction – graduates emerge with a comprehensive understanding of both the creative and commercial aspects of the industry.

The programme goes beyond surface-level fashion education, delving into crucial areas such as trend research, manufacturing processes, merchandising strategies, and buying operations. This thorough grounding prepares you for high-impact roles across the fashion retail spectrum, from merchandise planning and buying to retail management and brand development.

Designed for analytical minds who see the business potential in creative industries, this qualification equips you with the perfect blend of commercial acumen and fashion expertise needed to drive innovation and success in the dynamic world of fashion retail.

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THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE ARE:

• Senior Certificate (SC) with degree endorsement and a minimum symbol of E in Mathematics HG, or D in Mathematics SG; OR

• a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 50% in four 20-credit subjects, and a minimum of 40% in English Home Language or First Additional Language, and a minimum of 40% in Mathematics or 60% in Mathematical Literacy; OR

• a National Senior Certificate – Vocational Level 4 (NC(V)) with a minimum of 60% in three fundamental subjects including English and Mathematics; and minimum 70% in four vocational subjects; OR

• a Higher Certificate (NQF 5), Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) or Diploma (NQF 6) in the field of: Commerce or Management; OR

• a National N Diploma in the field of Business, Commerce or Management. Students admitted via this option will be registered for the mathematics academic support module in their first semester.

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for Mathematics but who have degree endorsement, will be conditionally admitted and registered for the mathematics academic support module in their first semester.

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Upon completion of the Bachelor of Commerce, students will be able to:

• Operate responsibly, legally, and ethically in a commercial environment, with due consideration to cultural diversity, the social reality and the need for transformation in South Africa.

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of the changing business environment and harness technological advances and other innovations appropriately across the areas of responsibility.

• Apply a range of appropriate methods from the field of accounting, economics, and management to solve business problems and to implement solutions in a competitive business environment.

• Conduct basic research with a view of finding solutions to contemporary business problems.

• Demonstrate an adaptive mindset to stay abreast of developments in the business world and show due regard for the need for sustainability.