Bachelor of Commerce in Law

This programme will provide knowledge and skills in a number of areas traditionally associated with Law that will prepare students to be employable as managers, entrepreneurs and contributors to society and the legal sector.

WHY study towards a BCom in LAW Degree?

Bachelor of Commerce in Law is recommended to students that have a dual interest in Law and Business. That way, these students are free to pursue either option once they have their degree. Further study might be necessary depending on which aspects of law you’re drawn to. Develop competent leaders in the law and management field with advanced applied fundamental and generic cross-functional technical knowledge and skills

What CAREER PATH's can I choose after completing this QUALIFICATION?

Compliance officer
Company secretary
Person responsible for corporate governance at a particular business enterprise
Business strategy planner

Programme STRUCTURE

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

Semester Modules

Fundamentals of the South African Legal System

Business Communication

Annual modules

Business Management 1

Economics 1

Accounting 1

Semester 1

Information Systems

Business Law

Business Management 201

Semester 2

Financial Law

Public Law

E-Commerce Law

Semester 1

Business Ethics

Labour Law

International Business Law

Semester 2

Taxation

Property Law

Consumer La

Demonstrate a well-rounded and systematic knowledge of the structure of the South African legal system and the relationship between the various sub disciplines of law that comprise our legal system.
Engage with legal texts pertaining to legislation, court precedent and academic articles to source, identify and select appropriate and relevant information to support and inform statements, recommendations and decisions related to legal and corporate financial position.
Interpret questions of law of an advanced nature, including legal problems encountered in financial planning.
Articulate, contextualise and communicate a legal conundrum and its likely solution in a professional and academically appropriate manner.

ADMISSION requirements

A National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor’s Degree endorsement admission or a relevant NQF 4 qualification or equivalent.