Programme 07130173

University of Pretoria Yearbook 2023
BCom (Informatics) Information Systems

(07130173)
Department Informatics
Minimum duration of
3 years
study
Total credits 435
NQF level 07
Programme information
Informatics studies the application and use of the computer and information systems within the organisation. Our
students’ strength lies in their broad background of the economic and management sciences, which implies that
the world of business is nothing sinister to them. The use of information technology by organisations is growing
exponentially and new, more complex and challenging applications are explored and developed on a daily basis.
It has the benefit that, in addition to the work of informatics specialists being extremely interesting, there will
only be a very small chance that they will ever be without work.
The Informatics specialist has the knowledge to analyse the information needs of organisations, be that
businesses, government departments, non-profit organisations or any other group where information is crucial.
They not only analyse the needs but then address those needs by designing and implementing information
systems. Information systems nowadays refer to computer-based systems (including mobile applica-tions) which
store and manipulate data such that people can understand, use, interpret and make decisions based on the
information.
The BCom (Informatics) programme at UP is the only degree in South Africa that is internationally accredited by
the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) of the USA.
Admission requirements
Important information for all prospective students for 2023
The admission requirements below apply to all who apply for admission to the University of Pretoria with a
National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Independent Examination Board (IEB) qualifications. Click
here for this Faculty Brochure.
Minimum requirements
Achievement level
English Home Language or
English First Additional Mathematics
APS
Language
NSC/IEB NSC/IEB
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Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.
You will be considered for final admission to degree studies if space allows, and if you have a National Senior
Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification with admission to bachelor’s degree studies, and comply with the
minimum subject requirements as well as the APS requirements of your chosen programme.
Applicants with qualifications other than the abovementioned should refer to the Brochure:
Undergraduate Programme Information 2023: Qualifications other than the NSC and IEB, available at click here.
International students: Click here.
Transferring students
A transferring student is a student who, at the time of applying at the University of Pretoria (UP) is/was a
registered student at another tertiary institution. A transferring student will be considered for admission based
on NSC or equivalent qualification and previous academic performance. Students who have been dismissed from
other institutions due to poor academic performance will not be considered for admission to UP.
Closing dates: Same as above.
Returning students
A returning student is a student who, at the time of application for a degree programme is/was a registered
student at UP, and wants to transfer to another degree at UP. A returning student will be considered for
admission based on NSC or equivalent qualification and previous academic performance.
Note:
● Students who have been excluded/dismissed from a faculty due to poor academic performance may be
considered for admission to another programme at UP, as per faculty-specific requirements.
● Only ONE transfer between UP faculties and TWO transfers within a faculty will be allowed.
● Admission of returning students will always depend on the faculty concerned and the availability of space in the
programmes for which they apply.
Closing date for applications from returning students
Unless capacity allows for an extension of the closing date, applications from returning students must be
submitted before the end of August via your UP Student Centre.
Other programme-specific information

Please note:
● Elective modules can only be taken if they can be accommodated in the class, test and examination timetables.
At year-level two students select two 14-week modules or the equivalent (at least 32 credits) of the same
subject and continue with this subject on year-level three by selecting two 14-week modules or the equivalent
(at least 40 credits).
Promotion to next study year

According to General Academic Regulation G3 students have to comply with certain requirements as set by the
Faculty Board.
1. In order to register for the next year of study a student must pass at least 60% of the official credits listed for
a year level of study for a three-year programme.
2. A student will be deemed to be in the second, third or a more senior year once he or she enrols for any
module in any of these levels of study.

3. If a student has passed less than the required minimum of at least 60% of the official credits listed for a year
level, he/she will not be readmitted to the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Such a student
may apply in writing to the EMS Appeals Committee to be readmitted conditionally – with the proviso that the
Appeals Committee may set further conditions with regard to the student's academic progress. The
Committee may deny a student's application for readmission.
4. If a student has been readmitted conditionally, his/her academic progress will be monitored after the first
semester examinations to determine whether he/she has complied with the requirements set by the EMS
Appeals Committee. If not, his/her studies will be suspended.
5. A student whose studies have been suspended because of his/her poor academic performance has the right to
appeal against the decision of the EMS Faculty Appeals Committee.
6. A student may be refused admission to the examination, or promotion to a subsequent year of study or
promotion in a module (if applicable) if he/ she fails to fulfil the attendance requirements. Class attendance in
all modules and for the full duration of all programmes is compulsory for all students.
Pass with distinction

a. A degree may be awarded with distinction provided the candidate meets the following criteria:
i. Completes the degree within three years;

ii. Obtains a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 75%;
iii. Repeated passed modules will not be considered. The initial pass mark of module will be used when
calculating the GPA.
b. A degree will only be awarded with distinction to transferees from other degrees in the Faculty of Economic
and Management Sciences, other faculties and from other universities who still complete their bachelor
degrees within three years (including the years registered for the other degree and credits transferred and
recognised).
c. The GPA will be not be rounded up to a whole number.
d. Exceptional cases will be considered by the Dean.
General information
Application of amended programme regulations
Refer to General Academic Regulation G5.

Curriculum: Year 1
Minimum credits: 165
Students who obtained at least a symbol 5 (60-69%) in Mathematics in the final NSC (or equivalent) will be
admitted to STK 110 and STK 120; all other students must first pass Statistics 113 and 123. STK 110 will be
credited but STK 120 still needs to be passed.
Fundamental modules
Academic information management 111 (AIM 111)
Module credits 4.00
NQF Level 05
Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Faculty of Humanities
Service modules
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Faculty of Theology and Religion
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Information Science
Period of presentation Semester 1
Module content
Find, evaluate, process, manage and present information resources for academic purposes using appropriate
technology.
Academic information management 121 (AIM 121)

Module credits 4.00
NQF Level 05
Service modules Faculty of Law
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Theology and Religion
Faculty of Veterinary Science

Module content
Apply effective search strategies in different technological environments. Demonstrate the ethical and fair use of
information resources. Integrate 21st-century communications into the management of academic information.
Academic literacy for Information Technology 121 (ALL 121)

Module credits 6.00
NQF Level 05
Service modules
Contact time 1 web-based period per week, 2 lectures per week
Department Unit for Academic Literacy
Module content
By the end of this module students should be able to cope more confidently and competently with the reading,
writing and critical thinking demands that are characteristic of the field of Information Technology.
Academic orientation 107 (UPO 107)

Module credits 0.00
NQF Level 00
Department Economic and Management Sciences Deans Office
Period of presentation Year
Core modules
Economics 110 (EKN 110)
Module credits 10.00
NQF Level 05

Service modules
Contact time 1 discussion class per week, 2 lectures per week
Department Economics
Module content
This module deals with the core principles of economics. A distinction between macroeconomics and
microeconomics is made. A discussion of the market system and circular flow of goods, services and money is
followed by a section dealing with microeconomic principles, including demand and supply analysis, consumer
behaviour and utility maximisation, production and the costs thereof, and the different market models and firm
behaviour. Labour market institutions and issues, wage determination, as well as income inequality and poverty
are also addressed. A section of money, banking, interest rates and monetary policy concludes the course.
Economics 120 (EKN 120)

NQF Level 05
Service modules
EKN 110 GS or EKN 113 GS and at least 4 (50-59%) in Mathematics in the Grade
Prerequisites
12 examination or 60% in STK 113 and concurrently registered for STK 123
Department Economics
Module content
This module deals with the core principles of economics, especially macroeconomic measurement the private
and public sectors of the South African economy receive attention, while basic macroeconomic relationships and
the measurement of domestic output and national income are discussed. Aggregate demand and supply
analysis stands core to this course which is also used to introduce students to the analysis of economic growth,
unemployment and inflation. The microeconomics of government is addressed in a separate section, followed by
a section on international economics, focusing on international trade, exchange rates and the balance of
payments. The economics of developing countries and South Africa in the global economy conclude the course.

Financial accounting 111 (FRK 111)
NQF Level 05
Service modules
Faculty of Law
Department Accounting
Module content
The nature and function of accounting; the development of accounting; financial position; financial result; the
recording process; processing of accounting data; treatment of VAT; elementary income statement and balance
sheet; flow of documents; accounting systems; introduction to internal control and internal control measures;
bank reconciliations; control accounts; adjustments; financial statements of a sole proprietorship; the accounting
framework.

NQF Level 05
Service modules Faculty of Education
Prerequisites FRK 111 GS
Module content
Property, plant and equipment; intangible assets; inventories; liabilities; presentation of financial statements;
enterprises without profit motive; partnerships; companies; close corporations; cash flow statements; analysis
and interpretation of financial statements.

NQF Level 05

Prerequisites FRK 111 GS or FRK 133, FRK 143
Module content
Budgeting, payroll accounting, taxation – income tax and an introduction to other types of taxes, credit and the
new Credit Act, insurance, accounting for inventories (focus on inventory and the accounting entries, not
calculations), interpretation of financial statements.
Informatics 112 (INF 112)

NQF Level 05
Service modules
A candidate must have passed Mathematics with at least 4 (50-59%) in the Grade
Prerequisites
12 examination; or STK 113 60%, STK 123 60% or STK 110
Module content
Introduction to information systems, information systems in organisations, hardware: input, processing, output,
software: systems and application software, organisation of data and information, telecommunications and
networks, the Internet and Intranet. Transaction processing systems, management information systems,
decision support systems, information systems in business and society, systems analysis, systems design,
implementation, maintenance and revision.
Information systems 113 (INF 113)

NQF Level 05
Prerequisites 12 examination. Only available to BCom (Informatics) Information Systems
(07130173) or BIT(IS) (12133300) students.

Module content
Introduction to quantitative methods for Information systems to students.

NQF Level 05
Service modules
Prerequisites
12 examination.
Contact time 1 lecture per week, 2 practicals per week
Module content
Introduction to programming.

NQF Level 05
Service modules
Prerequisites INF 154
Module content
Programming.

NQF Level 05

Service modules
Prerequisites
12 examination.
Module content
General systems theory, creative problem solving, the business analyst, systems development building blocks,
systems analysis methods, process modelling and data modelling.

Module credits 3.00
NQF Level 05
Contact time 1 practical per week
Module content
Computer processing of accounting information.
Business management 114 (OBS 114)

NQF Level 05
Service modules
Prerequisites May not be included in the same curriculum as OBS 155
Department Business Management

Module content
The entrepreneurial mind-set; managers and managing; values, attitudes, emotions, and culture: the manager
as a person; ethics and social responsibility; decision making; leadership and responsible leadership; effective
groups and teams; managing organizational structure and culture inclusive of the different functions of a generic
organisation and how they interact (marketing; finance; operations; human resources and general
management); contextualising Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in each of the topics.

NQF Level 05
Service modules
Prerequisites Admission to the examination in OBS 114
Module content
Value chain management: functional strategies for competitive advantage; human resource management;
managing diverse employees in a multicultural environment; motivation and performance; using advanced
information technology to increase performance; production and operations management; financial
management; corporate entrepreneurship.
Statistics 122 (STC 122)

NQF Level 05
At least a 60% in STK 110 or an average of 60% for either (1) WST 133, WST 143,
WST 153; (2) STK 113, STK 123, STK 121; (3) STK 133, STK 134, STK 121; (4) WST
Prerequisites
133, WST 143, STK 121 (An aegrotat exam is available to students who obtained
50%-59%)
Contact time 1 practical per week, 1 tutorial per week, 3 lectures per week
Department Statistics

Module content
Inferential concepts. Experimental and observational data. Measures of association, uncertainty and goodness of
fit. Sampling error and accuracy of estimation. Introduction to linear regression, reduction of variation due to
regression. Conditional distributions of residuals. Simulation based inference: conditional means and prediction
intervals. Bivariate data visualisation. Supporting mathematical concepts. Statistical concepts are demonstrated
and interpreted through practical coding and simulation within a data science framework.
This module is also presented as a summer school for students who initially elected and passed STK 120 with a
final mark of at least 60% and then decides to further their studies in statistics as well as for students who
achieved a final mark of between 40% - 49% in STC 122 during semester 2.
Statistics 110 (STK 110)

NQF Level 05
Service modules
At least 5 (60-69%) in Mathematics in the Grade 12 examination. Candidates who
Prerequisites
do not qualify for STK 110 must register for STK 113 and STK 123
Module content
Descriptive statistics:
Sampling and the collection of data; frequency distributions and graphical representations. Descriptive
measures of location and dispersion.
Probability and inference:
Introductory probability theory and theoretical distributions. Sampling distributions. Estimation theory and
hypothesis testing of sampling averages and proportions (one and two-sample cases). Supporting mathematical
concepts. Statistical concepts are demonstrated and interpreted through practical coding and simulation within
a data science framework.

NQF Level 05
Service modules Faculty of Humanities

Module content
*On its own, STK 113 and 123 will not be recognised for degree purposes, but exemption will be granted for STK
110.
Data operations and transformations: Introductory concepts, the role of statistic, various types of data and the
number system. Concepts underlying linear, quadratic, exponential, hyperbolic, logarithmic transformations of
quantitative data, graphical representations, solving of equations, interpretations. Determining linear equations
in practical situations. Characteristics of logarithmic functions. The relationship between the exponential and
logarithmic functions in economic and related problems. Systems of equations in equilibrium. Additional
concepts relating to data processing, functions and inverse functions, sigma notation, factorial notation,
sequences and series, inequalities (strong, weak, absolute, conditional, double) and absolute values. Descriptive
statistics – Univariate: Sampling and the collection of data, frequency distributions and graphical
representations. Descriptive measures of location and dispersion. Probability: Introductory probability theory.
Theoretical probability distributions. Identification, use, evaluation and interpretation of statistical computer
packages and statistical techniques. The weekly one hour practical is presented during the last seven weeks of
the semester.

NQF Level 05
STK 110 or both STK 113 and STK 123 or both WST 133 and WST 143 or both STK
Prerequisites
133 and STK 143
Module content
Students can only get credit for one of the following two modules: STK 120 or STK 121.
Analysis of variance, categorical data analysis, distribution-free methods, curve fitting, regression and
correlation, the analysis of time series and indices. Statistical and economic applications of quantitative
techniques: Systems of linear equations: solving and application. Optimisation, linear functions, non-linear
functions. Marginal and total functions. Stochastic and deterministic variables in statistical and economic
context: producers' and consumers' surplus. Supporting mathematical concepts. Statistical concepts are
illustrated using simulation within a data science framework.
This module is also presented as STK 121, an anti-semester module. This is a terminating module.

NQF Level 05
Prerequisites STK 113
Module content
*On its own, STK 113 and 123 will not be recognized for degree purposes, but exemption will be granted for STK
110.
Optimisation techniques with economic applications: Data transformations and relationships with economic
applications, operations and rules, linear, quadratic, exponential, hyperbolic and logarithmic functions; systems
of equations in equilibrium, system of linear inequalities, solving of linear programming problems by means of
the graphical and extreme point methods. Applications of differentiation and integration in statistic and
economic related problems: the limit of a function, continuity, rate of change, the derivative of a function,
differentiation rules, higher order derivatives, optimisation techniques, the area under a curve and applications
of definite integrals. Probability and inference: Theoretical probability distributions (revision only). Sampling
distributions. Estimation theory and hypothesis testing of sampling averages and proportions (one-sample and
two-sample cases). Identification, use, evaluation and interpretation of statistical computer packages and
statistical techniques. The weekly one hour practical is presented during the last seven weeks of the semester.
Elective modules
Marketing management 120 (BEM 120)
NQF Level 05
Department Marketing Management

Module content
This module provides an overview of the fundamentals of marketing by considering the exchange process,
customer value, marketing research and the development of a marketing plan. It also addresses the
marketing mix elements with specific focus on the seven service marketing elements namely the service
product, physical evidence, people, process, distribution, pricing and integrated marketing communication.

Curriculum: Year 2
Core modules
Business law 210 (BER 210)
NQF Level 06
Service modules Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Department Mercantile Law
Module content
Basic principles of law of contract. Law of sales, credit agreements, lease.
Business law 220 (BER 220)

NQF Level 06
Service modules Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Prerequisites Examination entrance for BER 210
Department Mercantile Law
Module content
Labour law. Aspects of security law. Law of insolvency. Entrepreneurial law; company law, law concerning close
corporations. Law of partnerships.

NQF Level 06

Service modules
Prerequisites
12 examination; AIM 101 or AIM 111 and AIM 121.
Contact time 2 lectures per week, 2 practicals per week
Module content
Database design: the relational model, structured query language (SQL), entity relationship modelling,
normalisation, database development life cycle; practical introduction to database design. Databases: advanced
entity relationship modelling and normalisation, object-oriented databases, database development life cycle,
advanced practical database design.

NQF Level 06
Service modules
Prerequisites
12 examination, INF 112, AIM 111 and AIM 121
Module content
An overview of systems infrastructure and integration.

Module credits 7.00
NQF Level 06
Prerequisites INF 214
Contact time 1 lecture per week, 1 practical per week

Module content
Database management: transaction management, concurrent processes, recovery, database administration:
new developments: distributed databases, client-server databases: practical implementation of databases.

NQF Level 06
Service modules Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Prerequisites INF 164, INF 171
Contact time 1 discussion class per week, 1 lecture per week, 1 practical per week
Module content
Systems analysis. Systems design: construction; application architecture; input design; output design; interface
design; internal controls; program design; object design; project management; system implementation; use of
computer-aided development tools.

NQF Level 06
Service modules
Prerequisites INF 164, INF 171
Module content
Advanced programming.
Community-based project 201 (JCP 201)

Module credits 8.00
NQF Level 06

Contact time 1 other contact session per week
Module content
The Joint Community Project module is a credit-bearing educational experience where students are not only
actively engaging in interpersonal skills development but also participate in service activities in collaboration
with community partners. Students are given the opportunity to practice and develop their interpersonal skills
formally taught in the module by engaging in teamwork with fellow students from different disciplines and also
with non-technical members of the community. The module intends for the student to develop through
reflection, understanding of their own experience in a team-based workspace as well as a broader
understanding of the application of their discipline knowledge and its potential impact in their communities, in
this way also enhancing their sense of civic responsibility. Compulsory class attendance 1 week before Semester
1 classes commence.
Applications in data science 212 (WST 212)

NQF Level 06
Prerequisites WST 111, WST 121 or STK 110, STC 122
Contact time 1 practical per week, 2 lectures per week
Module content
Introductory machine learning concepts. Data base design and use. Data preparation and extraction. Statistical
modelling using data base structures. Statistical concepts are demonstrated and interpreted through practical
coding and simulation within a data science framework.
Elective modules
Business accounting 200 (BAC 200)
NQF Level 06
Service modules
Faculty of Law
Prerequisites FRK 111 and FRK 121 or FRK 100/101

Module content
To use a conceptual understanding of intermediate foundational knowledge of International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS) in order to prepare, present and interpret company and basic group company financial
statements in a familiar business context and to propose clear solutions with adequate justification to solve
financial problems in an ethical manner.
Taxation 200 (BEL 200)

NQF Level 06
FRK 111 and FRK 121 or FRK 100 or FRK 101. Only available to BCom (Option
Taxation, Accounting Sciences, Financial Management Sciences, Financial
Prerequisites
Sciences, Informatics, Investment Management, Law and BIT (Information
Systems) students.
Department Taxation
Module content
This module introduces students to taxation in the context of its history, its basic principles and its
interdisciplinary nature as it relates to policy, legislation and governance. It also addresses the inherent demand
for ethical and responsible conduct by all tax practitioners/professionals and taxpayers in pursuit of sustainable
development in South Africa. The module is principles-based and will enable a student to interpret and apply the
fundamental principles and concepts of taxation, specifically related to the Income Tax Act (No. 58 of 1962). In
addition, the module will enable a student to interpret and apply specific sections in the Income Tax Act relating
to donations and deceased estates.
Consumer behaviour 212 (BEM 212)

NQF Level 07
Prerequisites BEM 120 GS

Module content
Internal and external influencing factors of consumer behaviour, the consumer's decision process and
application fields of consumer behaviour, consumerisms and social responsibility, buying behaviour of
consumers in both product and service related industries, consumer psychology and the influence thereof on
buying behaviour, psychology of pricing, influencing factors in consumer buying behaviour, the impact of various
forms of marketing communication on buying behaviour.
Integrated marketing communications 224 (BEM 224)

NQF Level 06
Service modules
Prerequisites BEM 120 GS
Module content
Integrated brand communications approach, marketing communication planning, objectives and budgets for
integrated marketing communications, principles and strategising of marketing communication elements, new
media, the brand name communication process, marketing metrics and evaluation for marketing communication
effectiveness.
Internal auditing 200 (IAU 200)

NQF Level 06
Prerequisites FRK 111 and FRK 121 or FRK 101
Contact time 28 lectures per year
Department Auditing

Module content
Introduction to the business environment. An organisation’s internal control environment and internal control
systems. The internal auditing profession and the role of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Code of Ethics
and standards of internal auditors (IPPF). The internal audit process, tools and techniques used during the audit.
The identification of weaknesses, risks and controls. Planning and performing limited scope assurance
engagements for the revenue and procurement business processes. Relationship between internal auditing and
other related stakeholders in business. Introduction to corporate governance.

NQF Level 06
Prerequisites OBS 114 or 124 with admission to the examination in the other
Module content
Logistics management
The role of logistics in an enterprise; definition and scope of customer service; electronic and other logistics
information systems; inventory management; materials management with special reference to Japanese
systems; management of the supply chain. Methods of transport and transport costs; types and costs of
warehousing; electronic aids in materials handling; cost and price determination of purchases; organising for
logistics management; methods for improving logistics performance.

NQF Level 06
OBS 114 or 124 with admission to the examination in the other. Students from
Prerequisites
other Faculties are required to have 50% for Mathematics in Grade 12.

Module content
Project management and negotiations:
Introduction Project management concepts; needs identification; the project, the project manager and the
project team; types of project organisations; project communication and documentation. Planning and control:
planning, scheduling and schedule control of projects; resource considerations and allocations; cost planning
and performance evaluation.
Negotiation and collective bargaining: The nature of negotiation; preparation for negotiation; negotiating for
purposes of climate creation; persuasive communication; handling conflict and aggression; specialised
negotiation and collective bargaining in the South African context.

NQF Level 06
Prerequisites STK 110, STC 122 or WST 111, WST 121
Module content
Statistical problem solving. Causality, experimental and observational data. Probability theory. Multivariate
random variables. Discrete and continuous probability distributions. Stochastic representations. Measures of
association. Expected values and conditional expectation. Simulation techniques. Supporting mathematical
concepts. Statistical concepts are demonstrated and interpreted through practical coding and simulation within
a data science framework.

NQF Level 06
Prerequisites STK 210

Module content
Multivariate probability distributions. Sampling distributions and the central limit theorem. Frequentist and
Bayesian inference. Statistical learning and decision theory. Simulation techniques enhancing statistical
thinking. Supervised learning: linear regression, estimation and inference. Non-parametric modelling.
Supporting mathematical concepts. Statistical algorithms. Statistical concepts are demonstrated and interpreted
through practical coding and simulation within a data science framework.

Curriculum: Final year
Core modules
NQF Level 07
Prerequisites INF 261 GS, INF 225 GS, INF 271 GS
Module content
A review of current trends which are relevant to the application of information systems within a business
environment.

NQF Level 07
Prerequisites INF 261 and INF 225 and INF 271 or INF 264
Module content
Information systems in organisations.

NQF Level 07
Prerequisites INF 261, INF 225, INF 271 and INF 272

Module content
Advanced programming.

NQF Level 07
INF 261, INF 225, INF 271 and INF 272. Students who register for INF 370 must
Prerequisites
simultaneously register for INF 354.
Module content
Application of systems analysis and design in a practical project; programming; use of computer-aided
development tools.
Elective modules
Business accounting 300 (BAC 300)
NQF Level 07
Prerequisites BAC 200

Module content
BAC 300 includes both company and complex group company statements and the outcome of BAC 300 is:
To use a conceptual understanding of comprehensive and integrated foundational knowledge of International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), basic foundational knowledge of IFRS for small and medium-sized
enterprises (IFRS for SMEs) and basic foundational knowledge of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice
(GRAP), in order to proficiently prepare, present and interpret company and complex group company financial
statements in an unfamiliar business context and to propose appropriate solutions with compelling justification
to solve financial problems in an ethical manner.
Taxation 300 (BEL 300)

NQF Level 07
Prerequisites BEL 200 and FRK 221 or FRK 201 or BAC 200
Department Taxation
Module content
The purpose of the module is to enable the learner to calculate the value-added tax liability and to journalise
transactions; calculate the normal tax liability (including the determination of taxable capital gains and assessed
capital losses) of individuals, companies, estates and trusts,discuss tax principles on value-added tax and
normal tax; and calculate and discuss provisional and employees' tax and to object against an assessment.
Marketing research 314 (BEM 314)

NQF Level 07
Service modules
Prerequisites BEM 120 and STK 110 GS

Module content
The role of marketing research, the process of marketing research, interpretation of secondary research,
qualitative research, survey research, observation, measurement and attitude scaling, questionnaire design,
sampling design and sampling procedures, basic data analysis, descriptive statistical analysis, interpretation and
reporting of results, research report writing.
Marketing management 321 (BEM 321)

NQF Level 07
Prerequisites BEM 120
Module content
Strategic issues in marketing, strategic marketing, strategic analysis (market analysis, customer analysis,
competitor analysis and internal analysis), market strategies (competitive strategies, strategies in the product
life cycle and relationship building strategies) and strategy implementation and control.
Internal auditing 300 (IAU 300)

NQF Level 07
Prerequisites IAU 200 or ODT 200.
Contact time 28 lectures per year
Department Auditing
Module content
General and application information technology controls. The identification of weaknesses, risks, controls and
engagement procedures for the human resources and payroll, inventory and bank and cash business processes.
Assurance engagements (control, compliance and financial audit engagements). Safety, health and
environmental audit engagements. Sustainability assurance engagements. Quantitative techniques, data
analytics and computer assisted audit techniques. Risk-based, compliance, operational, forensic and consulting
audit engagements. Introduction to the public sector internal audit environment. Corporate Governance,
relevant legislation and other guidelines that affect the internal audit profession. Audit communication.

NQF Level 07
Prerequisites OBS 114 or 124 with admission to the examination in the other
Module content
Strategy formulation: the deliberate strategy process of formulating a vision and mission statement, conducting
internal and external environmental analyses and selecting appropriate strategies. It will enhance an
understanding of the level of strategy formulation, gaining competitive advantage in your market place and
thinking strategically.

NQF Level 07
Module content
Strategy execution: The role of management in strategy implementation; budgets as instrument in the
implementation process; leading processes of change within enterprises; supporting policies, procedures and
information systems for implementation in the various functional areas; evaluation and control of
implementation. South African case studies to create contextual relevance.

NQF Level 07
Prerequisites STK 210, STK 220

Module content
Supervised learning. Linear and non-linear regression. Ordinary least squares and maximum likelihood
estimation. Violations of the assumptions, residual analysis. Cross validation. Statistical inference. Bootstrap
inference. Supporting mathematical concepts. Statistical concepts are demonstrated and interpreted through
practical coding and simulation within a data science framework.
The science of data analytics 353 (STK 353)

NQF Level 07
Service modules Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Prerequisites WST 212
Module content
Data exploration. Data wrangling. Statistical coding. Algorithmic thinking. Sampling: basic techniques in
probability, non-probability, and resampling methods. Text mining and analytics. Machine learning: classification
and clustering. Statistical concepts are demonstrated and interpreted through practical coding and simulation
within a data science framework.
The regulations and rules for the degrees published here are subject to change and may be amended after the publication of
this information.
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University of Pretoria Yearbook 2023

BCom (Informatics) Information Systems

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Other programme-specific information

Promotion to next study year

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Pass with distinction

i. Completes the degree within three years;

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Academic information management 121 (AIM 121)

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Academic literacy for Information Technology 121 (ALL 121)

Academic orientation 107 (UPO 107)

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Economics 120 (EKN 120)

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Financial accounting 121 (FRK 121)

Financial accounting 122 (FRK 122)

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Informatics 112 (INF 112)

Information systems 113 (INF 113)

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Informatics 154 (INF 154)

Informatics 164 (INF 164)

Informatics 171 (INF 171)

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Informatics 183 (INF 183)

Business management 114 (OBS 114)

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Business management 124 (OBS 124)

Statistics 122 (STC 122)

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Statistics 110 (STK 110)

Statistics 113 (STK 113)

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Statistics 120 (STK 120)

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Business law 220 (BER 220)

Informatics 214 (INF 214)

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Informatics 225 (INF 225)

Informatics 261 (INF 261)

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Informatics 271 (INF 271)

Informatics 272 (INF 272)

Community-based project 201 (JCP 201)

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Applications in data science 212 (WST 212)

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Taxation 200 (BEL 200)

Consumer behaviour 212 (BEM 212)

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Integrated marketing communications 224 (BEM 224)

Internal auditing 200 (IAU 200)

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Business management 210 (OBS 210)

Business management 220 (OBS 220)