Bachelor of Commerce: Agricultural Economics
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About this qualification
This is a higher-education commerce qualification focused on applying economic and financial thinking to the agricultural context. It is recorded at NQF Level 6 in the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework, with 568 credits, and was originated by the University of the Free State.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may interest people who want to explore the commercial, economic and financial dimensions of agriculture. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule; prospective students should confirm the provider’s actual admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may help prepare a learner for further study or work connected with commerce, economics, finance and agriculture. No specific related careers were supplied, and the qualification should not be understood as guaranteeing employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Economic analysis in an agricultural context
- Financial and commercial reasoning
- Understanding relationships between agriculture and broader economic activity
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Commerce: Agricultural Economics
- SAQA ID
- 16927
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 568
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Finance Economics and Accounting
- Originator
- University of the Free State
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2018 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the institution or provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is valid.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the applicable assessment arrangements and whether any workplace, practical or other participation requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 16927, NQF level and credit total against current official information.