Master of Commerce Degree in Strategic Management and Corporate Governance Bs27

The Master of Commerce Degree in Strategic Management and Corporate Governance (BS27) is a two-year programme for students with an undergraduate background in accounting, management, human resources, and other equivalent qualifications. It focuses on business research, corporate governance, and strategic management, with specialist areas that include strategy formulation and implementation, strategic leadership, corporate innovation, ethics and corporate governance, and decision-making.

The programme is delivered through formal examinations held at the end of each semester, plus continuous assessment. Continuous assessment accounts for 40% of overall assessment, while final examinations account for 60%. Students submit required written assignments and term papers, attend compulsory classes, and take part in prescribed seminars, tutorials, and practical classes.

Modules

• Strategic Planning and Management
• Strategic Change Management
• Corporate Governance and Business Ethics
• Financial Accounting
• Business Research Methods
• Strategic Information Management and E-Business
• Corporate Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Financial Management
• Strategic Leadership
• Corporate Governance II
• Production and Operations Management
• Dissertation/Research Project (All Quarters)

To qualify for entry into the Master of Science in Strategic Management degree programme a student should have a good Honours degree in management, accounting, human resource management and/or other tertiary qualification approved by the Department.

Before the commencement of the programme, the department will offer one week bridging module sessions covering the following areas: Financial Accounting, Statistics, Information systems, Management overview and assignment research and presentation

• Consultancy
• academia
• research
• Operations Management
• Executive management positions
• boards