Bachelor of Commerce in Operations Management

The Bachelor of Commerce in Operations Management is a professional qualification that enables students who have successfully completed the National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4) to pursue a career in operations management. This degree aims to equip students with both theoretical and practical knowledge to manage effectively and efficiently within an operational environment, and to contribute meaningfully up to a strategic level within an organisation. The Bachelor of Commerce in Operations Management is a NQF Level 7 qualification consisting of 360 credits. The purpose and outcomes of the qualification are to provide students with a solid foundation in the core principles and practices of operations management. Therefore, students will be able to display the competence to plan, implement, and evaluate operational strategies in a business environment with confidence. In addition, the degree will enable graduates to acquire in-depth knowledge of operations management theory, relevant legislation, strategic thinking, problem-solving, process improvement, quality assurance, and logistics—all aligned with the unique challenges and opportunities within the South African and global contexts. The Bachelor of Commerce in Operations Management is designed to align with the Department of Higher Education and Training’s list of Occupations in High Demand, ensuring that graduates are equipped with the necessary skills to meet industry needs. Through Lyceum’s assessment policy, procedures, and the integration of independent research, students are encouraged to demonstrate their ability to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world business contexts. Thus, this qualification equips, enables, and empowers students with the requisite competencies to succeed in diverse operational management roles across sectors. This qualification focuses on developing essential knowledge and applied skills in areas such as supply chain management, production planning, resource management, and performance improvement. Students may also be required to complete modules in digital literacy and workplace readiness to ensure competence in today’s technology-driven operational environments.

Minimum – 3 years of study (Full-time)

Maximum – 6 years of study (part-time)

Students can potentially pursue a career in:

Upon successful completion of your programme, you will receive a certificate depicting: – Bachelor of Commerce in Operations Management and an academic transcript. These documents will be issued at the graduation ceremony, provided that your account is in order.

NB: Certificates cannot be issued to the students before a graduation ceremony.

The minimum requirements for admission into the Bachelor of Commerce in Operations Management:

• A Senior Certificate endorsed for degree studies.
• A National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 4 qualification or National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV) endorsed for degree studies.
• Prospective students over the age of 23 at registration or during their first year of attendance who have attained a Senior Certificate with at least 40% in at least four Higher Grade or Standard Grade subjects, at least three of which were passed simultaneously, one of which is a Higher-Grade subject, and one is English., provided they obtain a Certificate of Conditional Exemption from the Matriculation Board.
• Prospective students aged 23 years or older who have passed Grade 10 and have at least three years of relevant work experience may, at the discretion of the Faculty Head, be admitted into the first year of the programme. Upon successful completion of the first year, such students will be allowed to complete the qualification.
• Prospective students aged 45 years or older qualify, at the discretion of the Faculty Head, for open admission or mature age exemption without any prior schooling qualifications, provided they obtain a Certificate of Conditional Exemption from the Matriculation Board.
• An International Qualification of appropriate equivalence as determined by SAQA. For all international qualifications, SAQA evaluation Certificate is required and the syllabus.

Additional Requirements:

• Foreign applicants whose first language is not English, may be required to provide proof of proficiency in English prior to admission to the programme

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) processes and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) are articulation mechanisms. The institution reserves the right to conduct a formal assessment for purposes of CAT. An evaluation will be conducted to recognise prior learning. This evaluation may or may not be based on a form of formal assessment and can include a portfolio of evidence submission. These mechanisms are in line with the HEQSF as envisaged in the NQF Act 67 of 2008 and the CHE “Policies on the Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit Accumulation and Transfer, and Assessment in Higher Education” published by the CHE in August 2016. The final approval for applications in respect of CAT and RPL is subject to academic vetting in terms of applicable legislation and institutional policies.

Enquire at your nearest Lyceum Branch Office for more information regarding the awarding of subject credits (Credit Accumulation and Transfer – CAT) towards Lyceum Qualifications.