2024 Fefs Prospectus Wsu

MTHATHA CAMPUS
FACULTY OF
ECONOMIC AND
FINANCIAL
SCIENCES
PROSPECTUS 2024
Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences PROSPECTUS 2024
Table of Contents
1. HOW TO USE THIS PROSPECTUS ...................................................................................................... 3
2. WELCOME BY THE DEAN OF THE FACULTY ........................................................................................ 4
3. FACULTY STAFF DETAILS .................................................................................................................. 5
4. FACULTY OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................... 11
4.2. GOALS OF THE FACULTY .............................................................................................................................12

4.3. FACULTY-STUDENT SOCIETIES AND THEIR ROLES .......................................................................................12
STUDENT GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES ......................................................................................................... 13
5. ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN THE FACULTY ................................................................... 14
5.1 UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED IN THE FACULTY ....................................................................14

5.2 ADVANCED DIPLOMA & POST-GRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED IN THE FACULTY .................................14
6. DETAILS ON ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES CURRENTLY OFFERED ...................................................... 16
7. FACULTY COMMITTEES ................................................................................................................... 25
8. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ........................................................................................................ 28
9. FACULTY SPECIFIC RULES .............................................................................................................. 29
9.1 FACULTY EXECUTIVE MEETINGS (FACEX) ......................................................................................................29

9.2 FACULTY BOARDS MEETINGS .......................................................................................................................29
10. FACULTY CALENDAR ........................................................................................................................ 31
11. SENATE NOTES – INSTITUTIONAL RULES ....................................................................................... 36
12. ALTERNATE ADMISSION CRITERIA ................................................................................................ 47
13. GENERAL READMISSION RULES: .................................................................................................... 51
Walter Sisulu University – An Impactful Technology-Infused African University 2

Note: this prospectus contains material and Disclaimer The offering of programmes and/or
information applicable to the whole Faculty. courses is not guaranteed.
It does not, however, contain detailed Although the information contained in this Students should note that the offering of
information and specific requirements prospectus has been compiled as accurately as programmes and/or courses as described in
applicable to programmes that are offered by possible, WSU accepts no responsibility for any this prospectus is not guaranteed and may
the faculty. These can be found in the errors or omissions. WSU reserves the right to be subject to change. The offering of
Department handbooks. make any necessary alterations to this programmes and/or courses is dependent on
prospectus as and when the need may arise. viable student enrolment numbers being met
This prospectus should be read in conjunction This prospectus is published for the 2023 (as determined by HOD) and physical and
with the General Prospectus, which includes academic year. human resources being available.
the University's General Rules & Regulations,
which is a valuable source of information and
the relevant Department handbooks.
Students are encouraged to contact the

Academic Heads of the relevant Department if
they are unsure of a rule or an interpretation.

I am delighted to welcome The Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences moving forward to ensure the quality of our
offers a range of diploma, degrees, advanced education and research programmes.
you to the Faculty of
diploma, honours and masters qualifications
Economic and Financial facilitated by a qualified and dedicated pool of The Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences
Sciences, Walter Sisulu professional academics. They will provide remains at the forefront of technological
University, Mthatha personal guidance and mentoring to ensure that advancements and evolving market demands. Our
Campus, Zamukulungisa students achieve their academic goals. In line with commitment is to comprehensively meet student
our vision and mission, our faculty takes pride in needs, empowering them to proactively tackle
site. The faculty comprises
developing, implementing, and continuously future challenges. Through exposure to cutting-
four departments: edge technology, dynamic teaching
evaluating learning and teaching methods,
Accounting & Taxation, research initiatives and community engagement methodologies, and engagement in practical
Auditing, Management endeavours that are innovative while working in training and work-integrated learning initiatives,
Accounting & Finance, partnership with our respective communities and students will expand their professional horizons.
Business Management & stakeholders to achieve development and growth This holistic approach will equip them not only for
in alignment with ever-changing societal needs. rigorous research endeavours but also to pursue
Economics. We strive to
advanced degrees, positioning them for success in
achieve our vision of "An The faculty's vibrant pool of researchers, two of the future.
impactful, technology- whom are NRF-rated, published numerous articles
infused African University" in accredited journals and book chapters Above all, we welcome prospective students to
by responding to societal published in textbooks that are currently being join us in this academic journey and to an
used by universities nationally. Also, the Faculty is environment that values professionalism,
needs in ethical, scholarly,
engaged in research that is helping to discover integrity, ethics, accountability, and excellence. I
Mr M S Panicker ACMA, CGMA sustainable, and wish you all the best!
new knowledge, resulting in the empowerment of
Coordinating Dean entrepreneurial ways and world-class professionals and entrepreneurs from
Faculty of Economic & Financial by delivering future-ready rural and developing communities. Therefore, we
Sciences graduates. are excited about our future, which guarantees

Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences

Mthatha-Zamukulungisa
Office of the Dean
Contact
Name Title Position Email Office No.
No.
M.S. PANICKER MR Coordinating Dean [email protected]
Vacant Executive Dean
Vacant Deputy Executive Dean
Vacant Executive Secretary
P.N. MATYEKE MS Snr Secretary [email protected]
Vacant Head: Teaching and Learning
Vacant Head: Research and Post Graduate Studies
Vacant Quality Assurance Officer
Vacant Co-ordinator: Post-Graduate Studies
Vacant Faculty Manager
Vacant Faculty Officer
Vacant Admin Assistant
Vacant Admin Assistant
Department of Accounting and Taxation
Contact
No.
1 Vacant HoD TBC ZMK – ACC Block
2 J AKANDE PROF Professor TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
3 Vacant Senior Lecturer TBC ZMK – ACC Block
5 T SIWENDU MR Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
6 Z JOKOSE MS Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block

7 S HADEBE MR Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block

8 D MRWETYANA MR Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
10 N MBIZA MS Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
11 SS NDLANGAMANDLA MR Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
12 LM MBAZA MR Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
13 MH MAMABOLO MS Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
14 TV NKATU MRS Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
15 Z NQEBELELE MS Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
16 A NIGHTINGALE MS Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
19 NP RULWA DR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
20 Vacant Lecturer TBC ZMK – ACC Block
21 N MATEBESE MS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
22 C NJOMENI MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
23 Z TUNZI MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
24 SN MFOBO MS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
25 NNC JAKO MRS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
26 CA MZIMKULU MR Project Coordinator: Thutuka TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
27 M TSHINGILANE MR Academic Trainee No Post TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
28 SU GOBOZI MR Laboratory Technician TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
29 N MABETSHE MS Administrator TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block
30 M GRABE MR Senior Admin Assist TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block

Department of Auditing
Contact
No.
1 Vacant HoD TBC ZMK – AUD Block
2 Vacant Professor TBC ZMK – AUD Block
3 J K NTUPANYAMA MR Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
4 T CHIREKA MR Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
5 MJ SIKHOSANA MR Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
6 A YEBOAH MR Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
7 L M JOYKUTTY MR Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
8 G ADJAH MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
9 MJ NSANGWE MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
10 SM CYRIAC MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
11 F MUSHOHWE MS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
12 L. MLAWU MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
13 L. MANADAN MRS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
14 A S BOBO MRS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
15 S NONDONGA MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
16 C D A ATOLIYAH MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
17 FA JURIE MS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
18 TS NYAGOPE MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
19 Vacant Lecturer TBC ZMK – AUD Block
20 T MAVENYENGWA MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
21 L MENZIWA MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
22 NT TICHAWANGANA MS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
23 EC MAKAZHE MS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
24 KE SURESH MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block

25 T. VITSHIMA MS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block

26 E J QANGA MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
27 C OFORI-BOATENG MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
28 N DWAYI MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
29 V NONKONYANA MS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
30 Y K OPPONG MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
31 L MULENGA MRS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
32 A NGCIZELA MS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
33 JM MATLHWALE MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
34 VF MANDINDI MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
35 P K BOATENG MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
36 B PAHLANA MS Administrator TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
Department of Management Accounting & Finance
Contact
No.
1 Vacant HoD TBC ZMK – MAF Block
2 F GANDA PROF Professor TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block
3 M.S. PANICKER MR Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block
4 C MUZA DR Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block
5 T SIMON MR Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block
6 O MATARIRANO DR Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
7 O. GQOKONQANA MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
8 NC NONQANE MS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
9 S MANKAYI MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block
10 P DLOVA MRS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block
11 K.M. SPELMAN MS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block
12 NR DLAMINI MS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block

13 M PUMLOMO MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block

14 Vacant Lecturer TBC ZMK – MAF Block
15 S.T. PIKA MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block
16 N MBATIWE MS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block
17 S TOLA MS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block
18 RO ENOWKENWA MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block
19 AM MALIWA MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block
20 Vacant Lecturer TBC ZMK – MAF Block
21 ZK MANGISA MS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block
22 N. MAKAULA MRS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block
23 K.A MZIMKHULU MS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block
24 A MBULAWA MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block
25 AS ADEYANJU MR NGAP Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block
26 M. MPENGESI MRS Laboratory Technician TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block
27 Y MPUQA MS Administrator TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block
Department of Business Management and Economics
Contact
No.
1 Vacant HoD TBC ZMK – EBS Block
2 R CHINOMONA PROF Professor TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block
3 Vacant Professor TBC ZMK – EBS Block
4 M MAGOCHA DR Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block
5 Vacant Senior Lecturer TBC ZMK – EBS Block
6 K SIBANDA DR Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block
7 D DUBIHLELA DR Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block
8 YS HOSU DR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block
9 Vacant Lecturer TBC ZMK – EBS Block
10 S TAKENTSI MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block

11 P SENZANGAKHONA MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block

12 I MBUKANMA DR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block
13 F CONWAY MRS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block
14 M MAPURANGA DR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block
15 NZ NODANGALA MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block
16 MB MPOMPOSHE MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block
17 VL SITHOLE MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block
18 MF MBENENGE MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block
19 C MBALEKI MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block
20 L MLOBOTI MS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block
21 L GWABENI MR Laboratory Technician TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block
22 SS HESLOP MS Administrator TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block
23 NA MAKINANA MS Secretary TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block
Note: Staff in the various programmes are listed under the relevant department's section of the prospectus

The faculty is situated at the

Zamukulungisa Campus in Mthatha
and comprises four departments: the VISION, MISSION AND VALUES
Department of Accounting &
Taxation, Department of Auditing, 4.1.1 VISION
Department of Management
Accounting & Finance, and We aspire to be responsive and 4.1.2 MISSION
Department of Business impactful incubators of world-class
4.1.3 VALUES
Management & Economics. The professionals and entrepreneurs. To produce a new generation of
projected student enrollment for highly skilled and agile graduates
In all our learning and teaching,
2024 is approximately 3,000. groomed to address complex societal
research, and community
challenges using technology-infused
engagement endeavours, we
scholarly practices.
demonstrate and uphold the highest
The faculty offers a range of standards of:
programs including five bachelor’s
degrees, three diploma programmes, • Professionalism
one extended offering, one honours • Integrity
degree, and one master's degree.
Notably, the Bachelor of Accounting • Ethics
Science is an accredited program by • Accountability
the South African Institute of
• Excellence
Chartered Accountants (SAICA),
catering to students interested in
pursuing the Chartered Accountancy
route.

4.2. GOALS OF THE FACULTY

The goals of the Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences are to:
• Promote academic excellence through technology-infused innovative teaching & learning.

• Increase research capacity for quality and impactful research and to accelerate research outputs.
• Improve socio-economic conditions through community engagement and collaboration.
4.3. FACULTY STUDENT SOCIETIES AND THEIR ROLES

Student societies play an important role in the faculty by bringing together students with similar interests to engage in activities promoted by society. These societies
provide students with exciting and unique opportunities to interact with one-another, academics, and industry experts and to keep students aware of developments and
potential possibilities in their area. The student societies are formed according to the disciplines the faculty offers.
1. Department of Accounting: Society of Accounting Students (SAS)

2. Department of Economic and Business Science: Economic and Business Students’ Society
More information on societies, SRC, and students' life can be obtained using the link below:
https://www.wsu.ac.za/index.php/student-life/directorate

Graduate attributes describe the personal, academic, and professional qualities, applied
knowledge and skills that WSU values. (Refer to Curriculum Policy).
The WSU Graduate Attributes aim at aligning the curriculum and student development
with the South African Qualifications Authority's (SAQA) critical cross-field outcomes,
which include but are not limited to:
• Critical problems and Problem-Solving: We focus on cultivating critical thinking

abilities to enable graduates to analyse complex situations, identify problems,
and develop innovative solutions.
• Adaptability and Resilience: Our curriculum emphasises the development of
adaptability and resilience skills, enabling graduates to navigate dynamic work
environments and handle challenges effectively.
• Effective Communication: Effective communication skills, including verbal,
written, and digital communication, are integral to our programmes, enabling
graduates to express ideas clearly and collaborate across diverse platforms.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Collaborative skills are emphasised to ensure
graduates can work harmoniously in multidisciplinary teams, leveraging
collective strengths to achieve common goals.
• Ethical and Social Responsibility: We instil a strong sense of ethical awareness
and social responsibility in graduates, enabling them to contribute positively to
society and make ethical decisions in their professional roles.
• Digital Literacy: Our programmes integrate digital literacy skills, ensuring
graduates are proficient in utilising technology to enhance productivity and
innovation.
All programmes within the faculty are designed to cover the above attributes in
different levels of study.

UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED IN THE FACULTY
Qualification SAQA ID Qualification Name NQF Credits Duration Delivery

Code Level Years Site
W63001 114798 Diploma in Accountancy 6 360 3 MTH
W63002 101210 Diploma in Financial Information Systems 6 360 3 MTH
W63004 101212 Diploma in Internal Auditing 6 360 3 MTH
W63005 101212 Diploma in Internal Auditing (ECP) 6 360 4 MTH
W63008 78283 Bachelor of Accounting 7 360 3 MTH
W63009 114813 Bachelor of Accounting Science 7 480 4 MTH
W63010 80806 Bachelor of Commerce 7 360 3 MTH
W63011 112328 Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management 7 360 3 MTH
W63012 112323 Bachelor of Commerce in Economics 7 360 3 MTH
ADVANCED DIPLOMA & POST-GRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED IN THE FACULTY

Qualification SAQA ID Qualification Name NQF Level Credits Duration Delivery

Code Years Site
W63006 101185 Advanced Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting 7 120 1 MTH
W63013 112328 Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management 8 120 1 MTH
W63014 112324 Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics 8 120 1 MTH
W63015 80847 Master of Commerce 9 180 1 MTH

Comments on entry requirements
• The minimum entry requirements do not necessarily guarantee admission to any qualifications offered by the university. Admission
depends on the availability of space and the student's overall performance.
• Please refer to section 13 of this prospectus for the entry requirements for students who possess a Senior Certificate (SC) or a
National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V), N4, N5 and N6 Certificate/National N Diploma.
• A Higher or Advanced Certificate in a cognate field may be considered as an entry route into a diploma qualification.
• A 360-credit diploma in a cognate field may be considered as an entry route into a bachelor’s degree qualification.
• Recognition of prior learning (RPL) may be considered an alternate qualification entry route.
• Applications from students with international school leaving results are considered in terms of:
o HESA/Institutional guideline document, "Exemption Requirements: Foreign School Qualifications" Institutional equivalence
reference document
o (Where required) submission of international qualification to SAQA for benchmarking in terms of HEQC.

APS table
NSC Levels Percentage APS Status of achievement
7 90 - 100% 7 Outstanding achievement
7 80 - 90% 7 Outstanding achievement
6 70 - 79% 6 Meritorious achievement
5 60 - 69% 5 Substantial achievement
4 50 - 59% 4 Moderate achievement
3 40 - 49% 3 Adequate achievement
2 30 - 39% 2 Elementary achievement
1 0 - 29% 2 Not achieved - Fail

UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATION APS SCORES SUBJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
DETAILS
Diploma in 21 A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with
This qualification aims to provide • Junior accountants
Accountancy a diploma or bachelor's endorsementgraduates with the essential skills required • Junior tax
and achievement in the subjects as to fulfil financial, taxation, auditing, and practitioners
W63001
follows: management accounting responsibilities • Auditors,
within a finance team or independently. It • Junior management
• 3 (40-49%) for English as a Home serves as a solid foundation for pursuing accountants,
Bookkeepers
Language or First Additional further studies in accounting disciplines,
• Other entry-level
Language. such as the Accounting Technician accounting positions.
qualification or becoming a Chartered •
• 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics; Management Accountant. By acquiring this
qualification, graduates will be equipped to
3 (40-49%) in any two additional
perform various accounting functions and
subjects
are prepared to advance their careers in
the accounting field.
Diploma in 21 A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with The primary objective of this qualification • Junior accountants
Financial a diploma or bachelor's endorsement is to equip graduates with the necessary • Junior tax
Information and achievement in the subjects as competencies to engage in financial and practitioners
Systems • Auditors,
follows: information system activities,
encompassing areas such as accounting, • Junior management
W63002
accountants,
• 3 (40-49%) for English as a taxation, auditing, and management
Bookkeepers
Home Language or First accounting. Graduates will possess the
• Other entry-level
Additional Language. skills to work effectively in a finance team accounting positions.
• 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics. and independently. Furthermore, this
qualification serves as a solid foundation
for pursuing advanced studies in various

DETAILS
3 (40-49%) in any two additional accounting professions, including
subjects Accounting Technicians, Chartered
Management Accountants, and more.
Diploma in 21 A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with
This program equips graduates with the • Junior internal
Internal Auditing a diploma or bachelor's endorsement
skills to perform financial and operational auditors
20
and achievement in the subjects as
audit functions either within a team or • Bookkeepers
W63004 &
follows: independently. It serves as a foundational • Junior accountants
W63005 and
qualification for further studies in
Mainstream • Other entry-level
accounting and internal auditing.
accounting positions.
Graduates will have the expertise to assess
• 3 (40-49%) for English as a financial records, contribute to
Home Language or First organisational integrity, and pursue
Additional Language.
specialised certifications and career
• 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics;
opportunities in the field.
• 3 (40-49%) in any two
additional subjects
Extended stream
• 3 (40-49%) for English as a

Home Language or First
Additional Language;
• 2 (30-39%) for Mathematics
or

DETAILS
• 3 (40-49%) for Accounting

& 4 (50 -59%) for
Mathematics Literacy;
3 (40-49%) in any two additional

subjects
Bachelor of 25 A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with The primary objective of this qualification • Accountant
Accounting a bachelor's endorsement. is to adequately prepare and equip • Financial Manager
students with the essential financial, • Tax Practitioner
W63008 analytical, and managerial skills necessary
• 4 (50-59%) for English as a for success in the fields of commerce and • Auditor
Home Language or First industry. By completing this program, • Business Consultant
Additional Language students will develop a strong foundation
• 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics in key areas, enabling them to navigate
and excel in various professional settings.
The program aims to cultivate the
necessary competencies to make informed
financial decisions, analyse data, and
effectively manage resources within the
dynamic and evolving landscape of
commerce and industry.
Bachelor of 27 A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with The primary purpose of this qualification is
Accounting a bachelor's endorsement and to provide students with a comprehensive • Accountant
Sciences achievement in the subjects as follows: undergraduate education that serves as a • Financial Manager
solid foundation for pursuing further
W63009 • Tax Practitioner
studies in the field of accounting,

DETAILS
specifically the Chartered Accountant (CA) • Auditor
• 5 (60-69%) for English as a
route. Graduates will be well-prepared to • Business Consultant
enter a CTA (Certificate in the Theory of
Additional Language
Accounting) program, which is a necessary
• 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics
step towards achieving the designation of
Chartered Accountant CA (SA).
Additionally, this qualification also prepares
students to practice as Registered General
Accountants, positioning them within the
second tier of the proposed four-tier
accounting structure in Southern Africa.
Bachelor of 25 A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with The objective of this program is to impart
Commerce a bachelor's endorsement and knowledge, insight, and understanding of
achievement in the subjects as follows: the fundamental principles and practices in • Supervisors
W63010 commerce-related subjects. It aims to
equip candidates with the necessary • First-Line Managers
• 4 (50-59%) for English as a competencies to make valuable • Senior/Middle Managers
contributions to the business world. The • Branch Managers
Additional Language
program strives to develop and nurture • Business Advisors
• 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics individuals who possess the skills and
or 5 (60 - 69%) for • Business consultants
abilities to effectively fulfil the roles and
Mathematics literacy responsibilities of business practitioners. • Entrepreneur

DETAILS
Bachelor of 25 A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with
Commerce in a bachelor's endorsement and The purpose of this program is to • Supervisors
Business achievement in the subjects as follows: empower students with the ability to think • First-Line Managers
Management logically and critically, enabling them to • Senior/Middle Managers
W63011 • 4 (50-59%) for English as a make well-informed business decisions. • Branch Managers
Home Language or First Through the development of advanced
• Business Advisors
Additional Language problem-solving skills, students will gain
• 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics the capacity to effectively tackle complex • Business consultants
or 5 (60 - 69%) for challenges. The program also emphasises • Entrepreneur
Mathematics literacy the acquisition, organisation, analysis,
evaluation, and presentation of
information, with a particular focus on the
growing significance of electronic-based
activities in the modern business
landscape.
Bachelor of 25
Commerce in A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with The aim of this program is to impart • Economists
Economics a bachelor's endorsement and knowledge, insight, and understanding of • Analysts
achievement in the subjects as follows: the principles and practices of micro- and • Finance Managers
W63012 • Entrepreneurs
macro-economic procedures within the
field of economics. By equipping students • Economic or Business
• 4 (50-59%) for English as a with this knowledge, the program seeks to Development Managers
foster independent thinking and enhance
Additional Language
critical evaluation skills. These skills will
empower students to address the

DETAILS
• 3 (40-49%) for Mathematics socioeconomic challenges of the 21st

or 5 (60 - 69%) for century in innovative and impactful ways.
Mathematics literacy
ADVANCED DIPLOMA & POST-GRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATION MINIMUM ADMISSION PROGRAMME OVERVIEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

DETAILS REQUIREMENTS
Advanced Diploma in NQF Level 6 qualification with 360 credits This qualification provides students with the skills and • Accountants
Cost and in a cognate discipline with an achievement knowledge to perform financial and management accounting • Management accountants
Management of not less than 60% for the majors functions. It can be used as a foundation for further studies • Bookkeepers
Accounting (Financial Accounting 3 and Cost and in accounting or as an entry requirement for Post-Graduate • Other accounting positions.
Management Accounting 3) and an average Diplomas in Management Accounting.
W63006 mark of 60% for the qualification.
Bachelor of NQF Level 7 qualification in a cognate This qualification equips students with the skills and • Global Business Manager
Commerce Honours discipline with the achievement of not less knowledge they need to succeed in today's digital business • Operations Manager
in Business than 60% for the majors and an average of world and prepares them for business, management, and • Financial Controller
Management 60% for the qualification. consulting careers. It develops students' critical thinking and
• Information Systems Manager
problem-solving skills and their ability to acquire, organise,
W63013 analyse, evaluate, and present information. • Investment Banker
• Management Consultant
• Private Equity Managers
• Commercial Bankers
Bachelor of NQF Level 7 qualification in a cognate This qualification equips students with the skills and • Economist
Commerce Honours discipline with the achievement of not less knowledge they need to conduct economic research and • Consultant
in Economics prepares students for careers in academia, research, and the • Policy Analyst

DETAILS
than 60% for the majors and an average of public sector. It also teaches students how to use their • Budget Analyst
W63014 60% for the qualification. research to inform policy decisions that can help boost the • Market Researcher
South African economy and the global economy. • Data Scientist
• Statistician
Master of Commerce NQF Level 8 qualification in a cognate This qualification prepares students for advanced and • Economist
discipline with achievement not less than specialised professional development in business and • Accountants
W63015 60% for the qualification. advanced business research and management. It provides • Project Management
students with the skills and knowledge they need to conduct • Health Management
independent research, make informed decisions, and improve • Information Technology
the efficiency of business management processes. • Supply Chain Management
• Human Resource Management
• Risk Management
• Agro-economist

FACULTY COMMITTEE OBJECTIVE FUNCTIONS

LEARNING, TEACHING & CURRICULUM COMMITTEE The Faculty of Learning and Teaching provides oversight The role involves promoting excellence and
on all academic planning, learning and teaching quality assurance in teaching and learning
activities of the Faculty. Its purpose is to review and activities, aligning academic planning with
make recommendations to Senate Committee on policies, and reviewing course offerings. It also
academic programmes, curricula and learning and includes monitoring faculty performance,
teaching. Also provide strategic oversight on all Faculty ensuring curriculum alignment with WSU's vision,
curriculum matters, including the approval of relevant advising on qualifications registration, and
procedures, programmes, modules/courses and the recommending relevant program changes based
department's evaluation and review processes. on identified needs and reviewing outdated
programs for potential replacement.
RESEARCH, HIGHER DEGREES & ETHICS COMMITTEE The main objective of this committee is to provide The responsibilities of the committee shall cut
strategic direction on all matters pertaining to research across the following areas:
and innovation within the Faculty. • Strategic Direction
• Research Administration
• Ethics for Student Research
• Quality Assurance
(Refer to ToR for this Committee)
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT This committee is established to provide strategic Promote and facilitate community engagement
& direction on all Community Engagement & Partnerships and partnerships at Faculty Level.
INTERNATIONALISATION COMMITTEE matters, and rural development & urban renewal Ensure and monitor the implementation of
matters. Its purpose is to consider, review and make community engagement and internationalisation.
recommendations on community engagement and
internationalisation programmes, rural development

FACULTY COMMITTEE OBJECTIVE FUNCTIONS

and urban renewal programmes within academic
programmes and research.
QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE This committee is established with the premise that Monitor the university's implementation of the
HEIs are responsible for the quality of their core quality management systems in the context of
academic and support functions and that academic the institutional Strategic Plan.
leadership, communities of practice (CoPs), peer Recommend approval of accreditation of
review and innovation work in concert to achieve programmes.
continuous quality improvements and enhancements.
Recommend de-activation of programmes on
WSU academic structure.
LANGUAGE & TRANSFORMATION COMMITTEE The committee's primary objective is to ensure that the Responsibilities include reviewing curriculum,
curriculum reflects current and emerging trends, monitoring faculty progress, developing plans,
promotes inclusivity, and aligns with the university's researching trends, gathering feedback,
strategic goals and the needs of various stakeholders. addressing issues, aligning curriculum, ensuring
It will work collaboratively to review, update, and compliance, integrating technology, fostering
develop curricular content, teaching methodologies, innovation, organizing development, monitoring
and assessment practices to enhance the quality and impact, preparing reports, facilitating
relevance of the faculty's programs. discussions, and collaborating on projects with
communities.
SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMME COMMITTEE This committee is established to provide strategic Consider and make recommendations to Senate
direction on Short Learning Programmes (SLP) within on the establishment of CIBs and the approval of
the faculty. SLPs.

Membership of Committees
FACULTY SUPPORT DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF

COMMITTEE DEPARTMENT ACCOUNTING & AUDITING MANAGEMENT BUSINESS
TAXATION ACCOUNTING & FINANCE MANAGEMENT &
ECONOMICS
MEMBER DETAILS
MEMBER DETAILS MEMBER DETAILS MEMBER DETAILS
Learning, Teaching Directorate of Mr Luvuyo Mbaza Mr Mathew Joykutty Prof Fortune Ganda Mr Zibele Nodangala
& Curriculum Learning & [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Committee Teaching
Research, Higher Directorate of Prof. Joseph Akande Dr Obert Matarirano Dr Cutberth Muza Prof Kin Sibanda
Degrees & Ethics Research & [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Committee Innovation
Engagement, Directorate of Ms Madikwa Mamabolo Mr Siphumelele Nondonga Mr Onke Gqokonqana Mr Mzwandile Mbenenge
Partnership & Engagement, [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Internationalisation Partnership &
Committee
Internationalisation
Quality Assurance Quality Mr Tando Siwendu Mr Lonwabo Mlawu Mr Athenkosi Mbulawa Dr Medicine Magocha
Committee Management [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Directorate
Language & Directorate of Mr Dumisani Mrwetyana Mr Luthando Menziwa Ms Khululwa Spelman Ms Lusanda Mlobothi
Transformation Language & [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Committee Transformation
Short-Learning Directorate of Ms Sandisiwe Mfobo Ms Andiswa Ngcizela Ms Kuliswa Mzimkhulu Dr Miston Mapuranga
Programmes Short-Learning [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Committee Programmes

8.1 DIRECTORATE OF LEARNING AND TEACHING SERVICES (DLT) 8.2 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES
DLT offers a range of academic support services to students, such as Academic Information on student development and support can be accessed through the
Advising, Peer Assisted Learning (PAL), Extended Curricula Programmes, link below
Learning and Teaching with Technology and a Writing Centre. More information
can be accessed through the link below. https://www.wsu.ac.za/index.php/student-life/directorate
https://www.wsu.ac.za/index.php/learning-teaching/teaching-learning-
directorate

9.1 FACULTY EXECUTIVE MEETINGS (FACEX)

An Executive Board comprising the HoDs, PCOs is delegated to meet and deal with urgent matters that cannot wait for the Faculty Board meeting, which decisions must
be ratified by a full meeting of the faculty.
9.2 FACULTY BOARDS MEETINGS
• The Faculty Board meets three times a year.

• All academic staff members are members of the Faculty Board.
• Academic staff members are to attend at least 50% of these meetings.
• Missing 75% of these meetings will result in the disciplinary hearing of a staff member.
• Students' challenges are to be addressed by the department and, if unresolved, escalated to the Dean’s office.

FACULTY COMMITTEES FACEX FACULTY BOARDS

TERM 1 TERM 1 TERM 1
25 JANUARY 2024 16 JANUARY 2024 05 FEBRUARY 2024
10 APRIL 2024 17 APRIL 2024 24 APRIL 2024
10 JULY 2024 16 JULY 2024 29 JULY 2024
11 SEPTEMBER 2024 02 OCTOBER 2024 -

• The objective of this schedule is to document how the faculty will use the available tuition time in the 2024 academic year to effectively execute on their academic
mandate.
• The University Prospectus provides for the following:
o Semester 1/Year registration to commence on 10 January 2024 for all returning students and FTENs.
o Semester 1 tuition to commence on 05 February for year-long modules and for semester courses and modules.
o Semester 2 tuition to commence on 08 July for semester courses and modules.
The faculty offers a combination of year and semester modules, which are not mutually exclusive and will therefore commence both year and first semester modules on
05 February 2024.
PLANNING 08 JAN - 12 JAN • FACULTY/DEPARTMENTAL PLANNING • DLT WORKSHOPS
WEEK 1 • CHE AUDIT COMPLETION • FACULTY PLANNING WORKSHOPS
• DEPARTMENT PLANNING WORKSHOPS
• SMGS, ASSESSMENT PLANS ETC. (FORMS TO BE
COMPLETED).
PLANNING 15 JAN – 19 JAN • FACULTY/DEPARTMENTAL PLANNING • FACULTY PLANNING WORKSHOPS
WEEK 2 17 JANUARY • FACEX • DEPARTMENT PLANNING WORKSHOPS
• MODULE FORMS, ASSESSMENT PLANS ETC. (FORMS
TO BE COMPLETED)
• TUTORIAL PLANNING COMMENCES
PLANNING 22 JAN – 26 JAN • SPECIAL EXAMINATION • FACULTY PLANNING WORKSHOPS

WEEK 3 • FACULTY/DEPARTMENTAL PLANNING • DEPARTMENT PLANNING WORKSHOPS
• FACULTY COMMITTEE MEETINGS • SMGS, ASSESSMENT PLANS ETC. (FORMS TO BE
COMPLETED).
• ONLINE REGISTRATION OF FTENS ENDS

PLANNING 29 JAN – 02 FEB • FACULTY/DEPARTMENTAL PLANNING • ORIENTATION FOR FTENs

WEEK 4 • ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION • FINALISATION OF TEACHING PLANS, STUDENT
MODULE GUIDES
• MOODLE SITE PREP, VIDEO RECORDING AND
UPLOADING
• STAFF DEVELOPMENTAL PLANS
PLANNING 05 FEB - 09 FEB • TEACHING AND LEARNING • FACULTY INTRODUCTORY LECTURES
WEEK 5 05 FEB • FACULTY BOARD MEETING • LECTURING PREPARATION
WEEK 1 12 FEB – 16 FEB • TEACHING AND LEARNING • TUITION WEEK 1
• COMMENCEMENT OF LECTURES
WEEK 2 19 FEB – 23 FEB • TEACHING AND LEARNING • TUITION WEEK 2
WEEK 3 26 FEB – 01 MAR • TEACHING AND LEARNING • TUITION WEEK 3
WEEK 4 04 MAR - 08 MAR • TEACHING AND LEARNING • TUITION WEEK 4
WEEK 5 11 MAR - 15 MAR • TEACHING AND LEARNING – TEST WEEK • TUITION WEEK 5
• WRITING OF TEST 1
WEEK 6 18 MAR – 20 MAR • TEACHING AND LEARNING – TEST WEEK • TUITION WEEK 6
WEEK 7 25 MAR – 28 MAR • TUITION WEEK 7
25 MAR • TEST 1 RESULTS CAPTURED ON IENABLER
27 MAR • SENATE
28 MAR • FIRST TERM ENDS
29 MAR – 07 APRIL FIRST TERM BREAK
WEEK 8 08 APRIL - 12 APRIL • SECOND TERM COMMENCES/ LECTURES COMMENCE • TUITION WEEK 8
• TEACHING AND LEARNING • LECTURES COMMENCE
• FACULTY COMMITTEE MEETINGS
WEEK 9 15 APRIL - 19 APRIL • TEACHING AND LEARNING • TUITION WEEK 09

17 APRIL • FACEX • WRITING OF TEST 2

WEEK 10 22 APRIL - 26 APRIL • TEACHING AND LEARNING • TUITION WEEK 10
24 APRIL • FACULTY BOARD MEETING • TEST 2 RESULTS CAPTURED ON IENABLER
WEEK 11 29 APRIL – 03 MAY • TEACHING AND LEARNING • TUITION WEEK 11

WEEK 12 06 MAY - 10 MAY • GRADUATION WEEK • TUITION WEEK 12
• WRITING OF TEST 3 /MAKE-UP TESTS
06 MAY-07 MAY • MTHATHA GRADUATION • COMPLETION OF OUTSTANDING TESTS AND
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES FOR STAFF
WEEK 13 13 MAY - 17 MAY • TEACHING AND LEARNING • TUITION WEEK 13
• TEST 3 RESULTS CAPTURED ON IENABLER
• FINALISATION OF DPs AND DP APPEALS
WEEK 14 20 MAY - 24 MAY • STUDY WEEK • SELF-STUDY AND EXAM PREP
WEEK 15 27 MAY – 31 MAY • EXAM WEEK • EXAMINATIONS
WEEK 16 03 JUNE -07 JUNE • EXAM WEEK • EXAMINATIONS/MARKING
WEEK 17 10 JUNE – 14 JUNE • EXAMINATIONS END • MARKING AND SUBMISSION OF MARKS
WEEK 18 18 JUNE – 21 JUNE • MARKING AND SUBMISSION OF MARKS • MARKING AND SUBMISSION OF MARKS
12 JUNE – 07 JULY • FIRST SEMESTER BREAK
WEEK 1 08 JULY - 12 JULY • 3RD TERM/SEMESTER 2 COMMENCES • TUITION WEEK 1
• SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS COMMENCE • SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS
• SECOND SEMESTER ONLINE REGISTRATION
COMMENCES
WEEK 2 15 JULY - 19 JULY • PUBLICATION OF SUPPLEMENTARY EXAM RESULTS • TUITION WEEK 2
• TEACHING AND LEARNING

• FACEX MEETING
WEEK 3 22 JULY – 26 JULY • TEACHING AND LEARNING • TUITION WEEK 3
WEEK 4 29 JULY - 02 AUG • TEACHING AND LEARNING • TUITION WEEK 4
29 JULY • FACULTY BOARD MEETING • FACULTY BOARD MEETING
WEEK 5 05 AUG - 08 AUG • TEACHING AND LEARNING • TUITION WEEK 5
WEEK 6 12 AUG - 16 AUG • TEACHING AND LEARNING • TUITION WEEK 6
WEEK 7 19 AUG – 23 AUG • TEACHING AND LEARNING • TUITION WEEK 7
• TEST 1 RESULTS CAPTURED ON IENABLER
WEEK 8 26 AUG – 30 AUG • TEACHING AND LEARNING • TUITION WEEK 8
31 AUG – 08 SEP • THIRD TERM ENDS
WEEK 9 09 SEP – 13 SEP • FOURTH TERM COMMENCE • TUITION WEEK 9
• TEACHING AND LEARNING
WEEK 10 16 SEP – 20 SEP • TEACHING AND LEARNING • TUITION WEEK 10
18 SEP • FINAL DATE: SUBMISSION OF YEAR END EXAM WRITING OF TEST 2
QUESTION PAPERS.
WEEK 11 25 SEP - 27 SEP • TEACHING AND LEARNING • TUITION WEEK 11
26-27 SEP • CENTRAL GRADUATION CEREMONY: ALL CAMPUSES • TEST 2 RESULTS CAPTURED ON IENABLER
WEEK 12 30 SEP - 04 OCT • FACEX MEETING • TUITION WEEK 12
03 OCT-04 OCT • WRITING OF TEST 3 /MAKE-UP TESTS
WEEK 13 07 OCT – 11 OCT • TUITION WEEK 13
07 OCT- 08 OCT • WRITING OF TEST 3 /MAKE-UP TESTS
• FINALISATION OF DPs AND DP APPEALS
WEEK 14 14 OCT - 18 OCT
16 OCT • PUBLICATION OF DPs LODGING OF DP APPEALS • TEST 3 RESULTS CAPTURED ON IENABLER

17 OCT-18 OCT • STUDY WEEK • EXAMINATIONS PREPARATIONS

WEEK 14 21 OCT - 23 OCT • STUDY WEEK • EXAMINATIONS PREPARATIONS
24 OCT- 25 OCT • EXAMINATIONS • EXAMINATIONS
WEEK 15 28 OCT – 01 NOV • EXAMINATIONS • EXAMINATIONS

WEEK 16 04 NOV – 08 NOV • EXAMINATIONS • EXAMINATIONS
WEEK 17 11 NOV – 15 NOV • EXAMINATION MARKING
13 NOV • EXAMINATIONS END
• MARKING OF EXAMINATIONS
WEEK 18 18 NOV - 22 NOV • EXAMINATION-RELATED ADMINISTRATION
18 NOV • LAST DATE FOR EXAMINATION MARKS SUBMISSION
• FACULTY EXAMINATION BOARD
WEEK 19 25 NOV – 29 NOV
27 NOV • PUBLICATION OF MARKS AND ACADEMIC
EXCLUSIONS
WEEK 20 02 DEC – 06 DEC • EXAMINATIONS
05 DEC • SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMS COMMENCE
WEEK 21 09 DEC – 13 DEC
11 DEC • SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMS END • MARKING AND SUBMISSION OF MARKS
WEEK 22 17 DEC – 19 DEC • PUBLICATION OF RESULTS
17 DEC • FINAL DATES FOR SUBMISSION OF MARKS
19 DEC • PUBLICATION OF SUPPLEMENTARY RESULTS
• TERM FOUR ENDS
• UNIVERSITY CLOSES

G6 READMISSION OF STUDENTS TO UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES GENERAL PRINCIPLES
1. To be given the status of a full-time student:
• A student must in any one-year register for courses/modules towards obtaining a certificate, diploma or degree, totalling at least 90 credit
points.
• Credit points for courses not essential for obtaining the qualification for which a student is registered will not be taken into account.
2. An extended programme student:
• Is a student who formally registers to complete a standard full-time certificate/ diploma/degree programme in an additional year, with the curriculum
designed accordingly.
• Must in any one-year register for courses/modules towards obtaining a certificate, diploma or degree, totaling at least 60 credit points.
• Credit points for courses not essential for obtaining the qualification for which a student is registered will not be taken into account.
3. A part-time student:
• Is a student who in any one year has registered for courses/modules totalling 60 credit points or fewer, irrespective of whether the courses/modules
contribute towards a qualification or are taken for non-degree/diploma/ certificate purpose.
4. A student who is in full-time employ may not register as a full-time student and must comply with the provisions applicable to part-time students.
5. A student:
• May not register for more than 160 credits in any one academic year.
• May proceed from one academic level to another (e.g. from first-year level to second-year level) only once at least 80 credits from the lower level
have been completed and passed; and conversely, a student may not proceed to the next level if more than 40 credits at the lower level are
outstanding.
• May not register for a course/module at two different levels (e.g. Mathematics 1 and Mathematics 2) simultaneously.
• May not register for a course/module at a higher level prior to having completed and passed the course/module a lower level, (e.g. Mathematics 2
prior to having passed Mathematics 1) or any other pre-requisite course/module.

5.1 Specific rules
Credits Obtained Academic Status Academic Progression Status

40—79 First Year May register for modules at the next level, provided that pre-requisite rules have been met. Maximum 40 second-year
credits.
80—199 Second Year May register for modules at the next level, provided that pre-requisite rules have been met. May not exceed 160 credits
p.a.
200—319 Third Year May not exceed 160 credits p.a.
320—480 Fourth Year May not register for more than 160 credits p.a.
G7 EXCLUSION RULES
Section 37 (4) of the Higher Education Act, Act 101 of 1997 as amended and paragraph 7 (3) of the Institutional Statute stipulate that Council with the approval of Senate
may refuse readmission to a student who fails to satisfy minimum requirements for readmission.
G7.1 Purpose of Exclusion Rules
a) To maintain a quality learning and teaching environment and to encourage academic throughput.
Students should be incentivised to perform academically and non-performing students who are unlikely to meet minimum exit level requirements within the
stipulated time cause a strain on already depleted resources.
b) To increase access
Poorly performing students who continue in the system without satisfactory progress limit and/or deny space to new University entrants.
c) Financial viability
Poorly performing students negatively affect the throughput rate and diminish subsidy earnings based on teaching output units.
G7.2 To be readmitted in the following year, whether to the same level or to the next level of study, a student must have met the following
minimum requirements:
a) The student must attain the minimum credit requirements as stipulated in the tables below; and
b) Where applicable, the student must be on track to attain in the required time the exit level courses (e.g. major subjects) necessary for obtaining the qualification.

G7.3 Progression rules will include the following:
1. Maximum Period of Study:
a) Full-time Students in Standard Programmes
Programme Credits Minimum Period of Study Maximum Period of Study

120 credits 1 year 2 years
360+ credits 3 years 5 years
b) Full-time Students in Extended Programmes

120 credits 2 years 3 years
c) Part-time Students

120 credits 2 years 3 years
2. Credit Requirements for Full-time Students
a) One-year Programme (Total credits: 120)
Study Period Minimum Credits

After 1 Year 40 Credits
After 2 Years 80 Credits

b) Three-year Programme (Total credits: 360)

c) Four-year Programme (Total credits: 480)

After 2 years 110 Credits
d) Two-year Extended Programme (Total credits: 120)


e) Four-year Extended Programme (Total credits: 360)

f) Five-year Extended Programme (Total credits: 480)

g) Part-time students (Total credits: 120)

After 1 year 40 Credits

h) Part-time students (Total credits: 360)

Part-time students (Total credits: 480)

3. Additional requirements for student progression will be determined by faculties, within the parameters stipulated in these rules, and
submitted to Senate for approval and published in the Faculty Prospectus.
G7.4 Grounds for Academic Exclusion:
A student who fails to attain the minimum credit requirements at the end of any year of study as stipulated in all the tables above and / or, where applicable, is
not on track to attain in the required time the exit-level courses (e.g major subjects) necessary for obtaining the qualification, will be excluded.

G7.5 Exclusion Period:
A student who has been excluded on academic grounds shall not be reconsidered for readmission within a period of three (3) years after exclusion; provided
that where a student, with the permission of the Dean and/ or Senate, has registered elsewhere and obtained the outstanding course(s) or module(s), in
which event the student may be readmitted within the 3-year period to enable him/ her to graduate.
G7.6 Exceptions to G7.4
a) A student who has more than 40 credits points outstanding may, with the permission of the Dean, register for the outstanding subject or module
either as a part-time non-attending student at WSU or as a student at another University;
b) A student who has more than 40 and fewer than 120 credit points outstanding may, with the permission of the Dean and subject to Senate
approval, register for the outstanding subject(s) or module(s) at another University provided exit level credit points do not exceed 50% of the number
required for graduation.
c) Any student who wishes to study at another institution must obtain written permission from the Dean who must be satisfied that the content of credit
sought to be recognised is compatible with the WSU course content.
G8 APPLICATION OF THE RULES
G8.1 Readmission rules will apply to undergraduate students in all faculties.
G9 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR READMISSION
G9.1 After the 3- year period of exclusion, a student may apply for readmission to study at WSU on the following conditions:
a) The application must be for the same programme for which the student had originally been registered, with a view to obtaining the qualification.
b) The student may not, after readmission, apply to change programmes.
c) Only students who have no more than 120 credits required towards their qualification will be considered.
d) Only students who are NOT indebted to the University will be considered for readmission.

G10 CONDITIONS FOR READMITTED STUDENTS
G.10.1 All readmitted students will be on academic probation and must:

a) Attend supplementary learning programmes as relevant Heads of Department (HODs) may determine.
b) Pass at least 50% of module(s) written in the first semester.
c) Complete and pass the outstanding subjects or modules within one year.
d) A failure to adhere to the above conditions will result in permanent exclusion of the student.
G10.2 A student will be readmitted ONLY once (1).
G10.3 A student who is not readmitted in terms of this rule may be allowed to complete the qualification in another institution but subject to the provisions of Rule
G7.5.
G11 PROCESS TO DETERMINE STUDENTS FOR EXCLUSION
The following process must be followed when considering whether a student ought to be excluded:
G11.1 After the publication of examination results, the Registrar through Deputy Registrars shall prepare an electronic list of possible candidates for academic exclusion
and make the list available to all Deans and HODs.
G11.2 HODs must identify students for possible exclusion and submit the names to the Faculty Examinations Board at the end of each semester and each year-end
examination for consideration.
G11.3 Exclusion lists will serve at SENEX for approval, together with the examinations results.
G11.4 The Dean will inform the excluded students in writing immediately after SENEX approval.
G12 APPEAL PROCESS FOR EXCLUDED STUDENTS
G12.1 Process for excluded students:

a) All students have a right to appeal provided their appeals reach the Dean of the Faculty within TWO weeks after the Dean has notified them of
their exclusion.

Each faculty will have a Faculty Appeal Committee (FAC).

b) A student must submit the appeal in writing (either printed or electronic copies via e-mail) to the Dean’s Office, with full motivation and supporting
documentation.
c) An appeal shall be invalid and will not be considered if it is:
I. Filed out of time;
II. Not properly motivated;
III. Without credible supplementary documentation; and/ or
IV. Submitted orally, telephonically and/ or via mobile messaging services.
G12.2 Faculty Appeal Committee (FAC) Membership
The Faculty Appeal Committee (FAC) shall be constituted as follows:

I. The Dean or the representative (Chairperson).
II. Five Senior Academics of the Faculty designated by the Dean.
III. Two Student Representatives (observers).
IV. A (non-voting) Secretary to record the proceedings.
G12.3 Faculty Appeal Committee Terms of Reference
The Faculty Appeal Committee shall:

a) Consider the appeals from students who have been excluded.
b) In the interest of fair and equitable application of rules to all students in the same situation, not deviate from the prescribed rules set in the General
Rules and in the Faculty prospectus.
c) Decide whether or not there is merit in the appeal.
d) Record the reasons for a particular decision both in respect of favourable and unfavourable outcomes.
Recommend the outcomes, both favourable and unfavourable to Senex for approval, together with the supporting reasons.
General rules
(Faculties may add their own rules here as long as they are/were approved at the SENATE level)

Class Attendance
• Students are expected to attend all lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes and excursions as determined by the relevant programme regulations.
A minimum of 80% class attendance (theory and practical) is compulsory for all students. This rule becomes effective from the date the student gets
registered. Upon late registration, a student may be allowed to attend classes provided he/she has missed less than 20% of the total tuition of that
particular course. An attendance register must be signed by the student during the first part of the lecture. This register will either be distributed by the
lecturer(s) or tutor(s) or demonstrator(s).
• If absence from class is unavoidable, the Lecturer and Head of Department should be notified: this includes instances where a student is absent for more
than three consecutive days due to illness or fails to write a test or examination due to sickness at the time a test or examination was written.
• Students should take note of institutional rules stipulated in Section 13 of the University General Prospectus on the attendance of lectures and
general conduct in relation to teaching and learning.
Assessments and examinations
• Assessment and examination of all undergraduate programmes shall take place on a continual basis throughout the course of each module culminating in a
written or oral examination at the end of each semester. A student must be officially registered and attain a minimum semester mark of 40% in a
course to be allowed to write examinations in it.
• A student with a semester mark (DP) of not less than 60% may apply to retain it for one academic year only (G32).
• Weighting shall be in the ratio of 60% continuous assessment to 40% written or oral examination. The overall aggregate pass mark shall be 50%.
• Papers of exit-level courses are sent to external examiners for moderation.
• A student who obtains an overall mark of 40% - 48% and obtains a minimum mark of 40% for both continuous assessment and final examination qualifies for a
supplementary examination.
• A student who obtains 75% of the marks at the first attempt in a course/module shall be awarded a pass with a distinction in that course/module.
• A student who obtains a weighted mark of 49% in a module and obtains a minimum mark of 40% in the continuous assessment qualifies for an automatic
condonation.
• A student qualifies to write an automatic supplementary (special) examination for a course in a particular semester if the course is the last outstanding
course for the student to complete his/her studies and he/she has written the final examination in the course.
• A student who missed an examination due to illness or family circumstances can apply for an aegrotat examination to the Registrar's office provided satisfactory
evidence of such circumstances is produced as per university rules.

• For a student to graduate, he/she must have passed a minimum of 360 credits for the programme of study throughout his/her period of study, passed all the
major courses within the programme and maintained a minimum of 120 credits for each year of study.
• In the case of a student who fails to meet the minimum of 120 credits per year, the student will be required to make up the shortfall.
• The extra credits taken beyond the minimum of 120 credits for each programme year do not necessarily contribute to the overall total of 360.
• Students should take note of the institutional rules G24-G31 stipulated in the University General Prospectus on the admission of students to examinations,
supplementary examinations, aegrotat examinations, special examinations, access to examination scripts, i.e. viewing of scripts, remarking of scripts and awarding
of qualifications as well as G36 on the violation of examination rules and regulations.
Retaining of DP
A student with a semester mark (DP) of not less than 60% may apply to retain it for one academic year only. The request must be accompanied by a compelling justification
for such requests, which will be considered by the respective HOD and if approved, submitted to the Dean for final approval.

Admission of Students with a Senior Certificate, National Certificate (or Vocational level 4), International Students and Mature Age Students
In terms of the Government Gazette of 07 December 26 November 2018, WSU accepts applications from prospective students who have a National Certificate (Vocational-
Level 4) and who wish to register for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Degree programmes.
The minimum entry requirements do not necessarily guarantee admission to any qualifications offered by the university. Admission depends on the availability of space
and the student's overall performance.
APS point system for the Senior Certificate
The calculation of an Admission Point Score (APS) is based on a candidate’s achievement in all recognised subjects by using the seven-point rating scale.
Percentage HG APS Percentage SG APS Symbol Status of achievement

90 - 100% 8 90 - 100% 7 A+ Outstanding achievement
80 - 90% 8 80 - 90% 7 A Outstanding achievement
70 - 79% 7 70 - 79% 6 B Meritorious achievement
60 - 69% 6 60 - 69% 5 C Substantial achievement
50 - 59% 5 50 - 59% 4 D Moderate achievement
40 - 49% 4 40 - 49% 3 E Adequate achievement
30 - 39% 3 30 - 39% 2 F Elementary achievement
0 - 29% 3 0 - 29% 2 G Not achieved - Fail

Entry requirements for qualifications
# Qualifications SAQA APS Senior Certificate NC(V)

ID
1. Diploma in Accountancy 114798 21 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the subjects as A National Certificate (Vocational) Level
follows. 4 issued by the Council for General and
• English 40-49% (E) for HG/ 50-59% (D) for Further Education and Training with 40%
SG and above pass in three (3) fundamental
• Accounting or Mathematics with 30-39%(F) subjects / 50% or more for Mathematics
for HG/ 40-49% (E) for SG Literacy, 40% and above pass in three
(3) compulsory vocational subjects.
2. Diploma in Financial Information 101210 21 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the subjects as A National Certificate (Vocational) Level
systems follows. 4 issued by the Council for General and
3. Diploma in Internal Auditing 101212 21 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the subjects as A National Certificate (Vocational) Level
4. Diploma in Internal Auditing (ECP) 101212 20 Grade 12 pass with achievement in the subjects as A National Certificate (Vocational) Level


ID
5. Bachelor of Accounting 78283 25 Grade 12 pass with a university endorsement. A National Certificate (Vocational) Level
• English 40-49%(E) 4 issued by the Council for General and
• Mathematics 40-49%(E) for HG/ 60-69%(C) Further Education and Training with 60%
for SG pass in three (3) fundamental subjects
including LOTL, 70% pass in three (3)
compulsory vocational subjects
6. Bachelor of Accounting Science 114813 27 Grade 12 pass with a university endorsement. A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
• English 50-59%(D) issued by the Council for General and
• Mathematics 50-59%(D)for HG/ 60-69%(C) Further Education and Training with 60%
for SG pass in three (3) fundamental subjects
compulsory vocational subjects
7. Bachelor of Commerce 80806 25 Grade 12 pass with a university endorsement. A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
issued by the Council for General and
• English 40-49%(E) Further Education and Training with 60%
• Mathematics 40-49%(E) for HG/50-59%(D) for SG pass in three (3) fundamental subjects
compulsory vocational subjects.
8. Bachelor of Commerce in Business 112328 25 Grade 12 pass with a university endorsement. A National Certificate (Vocational) Level
Management 4 issued by the Council for General and
• English 40-49%(E) for HG/50-59%(D) for SG Further Education and Training with 60%


ID
9. Bachelor of Commerce in 112323 25 Grade 12 pass with a university endorsement. A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
Economics issued by the Council for General and
• English 40-49%(E) for HG/50-59%(D) for SG Further Education and Training with 60%
International students
Applications from students with international school leaving results are considered in terms of:
• HESA/Institutional guideline document, "Exemption Requirements: Foreign School Qualifications" Institutional equivalence reference document
• (Where required) submission of international qualification to SAQA for benchmarking in terms of HEQC.
Mature Age of students
Admission in terms of Mature Age Endorsement will be in terms of Rule G1.13 in the general prospectus.

• That no students be re-admitted to any programme in the Faculty if they have not been registered in that programme for five years before the current year of
registration.
• That no students be re-admitted to any Degree programme if they have not been registered in the last 2 years preceding the year of registration.
• That students who were previously registered within the last 3 to 5 years of the current year of registration will have to write an examination of the pre-requisite
subject. This examination will be written at the same time as the Special Examinations.
• That the Head of Department may, if the student has been working in commerce and/or accounting-related employment, allow the student to write the entrance
examination. This applies to students who were registered more than 5 years before the current year.

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MTHATHA CAMPUS

1. HOW TO USE THIS PROSPECTUS ...................................................................................................... 3

2. WELCOME BY THE DEAN OF THE FACULTY ........................................................................................ 4

3. FACULTY STAFF DETAILS .................................................................................................................. 5

4. FACULTY OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................... 11

4.2. GOALS OF THE FACULTY .............................................................................................................................12

STUDENT GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES ......................................................................................................... 13

5. ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN THE FACULTY ................................................................... 14

5.1 UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED IN THE FACULTY ....................................................................14

6. DETAILS ON ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES CURRENTLY OFFERED ...................................................... 16

7. FACULTY COMMITTEES ................................................................................................................... 25

8. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ........................................................................................................ 28

9. FACULTY SPECIFIC RULES .............................................................................................................. 29

9.1 FACULTY EXECUTIVE MEETINGS (FACEX) ......................................................................................................29

10. FACULTY CALENDAR ........................................................................................................................ 31

11. SENATE NOTES – INSTITUTIONAL RULES ....................................................................................... 36

12. ALTERNATE ADMISSION CRITERIA ................................................................................................ 47

13. GENERAL READMISSION RULES: .................................................................................................... 51

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Students are encouraged to contact the

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Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences

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7 S HADEBE MR Senior Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – ACC Block

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25 T. VITSHIMA MS Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – AUD Block

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13 M PUMLOMO MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – MAF Block

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11 P SENZANGAKHONA MR Lecturer TBC [email protected] ZMK – EBS Block

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The faculty is situated at the

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4.2. GOALS OF THE FACULTY

• Promote academic excellence through technology-infused innovative teaching & learning.

4.3. FACULTY STUDENT SOCIETIES AND THEIR ROLES

1. Department of Accounting: Society of Accounting Students (SAS)

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• Critical problems and Problem-Solving: We focus on cultivating critical thinking

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UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED IN THE FACULTY

Qualification SAQA ID Qualification Name NQF Credits Duration Delivery

ADVANCED DIPLOMA & POST-GRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED IN THE FACULTY

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Qualification SAQA ID Qualification Name NQF Level Credits Duration Delivery

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Comments on entry requirements

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7 90 - 100% 7 Outstanding achievement

7 80 - 90% 7 Outstanding achievement

6 70 - 79% 6 Meritorious achievement

5 60 - 69% 5 Substantial achievement

4 50 - 59% 4 Moderate achievement

3 40 - 49% 3 Adequate achievement

2 30 - 39% 2 Elementary achievement

1 0 - 29% 2 Not achieved - Fail

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