Bachelor of Commerce Law : NQF Level 7

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

Students interested in commerce, economic and management sciences and business subjects are ideal for the BCom (Law) degree.

Core subjects within the Department of Business & Management are covered together with specific legal subjects. This degree ensures a broad perspective on both legal and commercial issues and lays an excellent foundation for a more advanced study of the law.

Students who complete this study, may proceed with another 2 years to obtain a LLB degree which will allow them to qualify as an attorney or advocate.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

·         Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary/Higher (NSSC O/H) with 25 points in 6 subjects or the equivalent thereof/ or

·         an accredited NQF Level 4 Qualification

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Year 1 (Semester 1)

Year 2 (Semester 1)

Year 3 (Semester 1)
  • Computer Studies
  • English 1
  • Law of Persons
  • Introduction to Law
  • Family Law
  • Financial Accounting-Level 5
  • Business Management- Level 5
  • Introduction to Micro-economics- level 4
  • Legal Interpretation
  • Law of Property
  • English for Legal Purposes II
  • Constitutional Law and the Bill of Rights

Choose One (1)-

  • Financial Accounting -Level 6
  • Business Management – Level 6
  • Economics 2 – Level 6
  • Law of Succession
  • Law of Delict
  • Principles of Contract
  • English for Legal Purposes III
  • Introduction to Jurisprudence

Choose One (1)-
Must be from the same group as chosen in Year 2

  • Financial Accounting 7
  • Business Management 7
  • Economics 7

Year 1 (Semester 2 )

Year 2 (Semester 2 )

Year 3 (Semester 2)
  • Introduction to Law
  • Family Law
  • Labour Law
  • English for Legal Purposes I
  • Financial Accounting5
  • Business Management 5
  • Macro-economics – level 5

 
  • Law of Property
  • English for Legal Purposes II
  • Constitutional Law and the Bill of Rights

Choose One (1)-
(not the same as in semester 1)

  • Financial Accounting -Level 6
  • Business Management – Level 6
  • Economics 2 – Level 6
  • Law of Delict
  • Principles of Contract
  • English for Legal Purposes III
  • Law of Insolvency
  • Internship/Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
  • Research Methodology

 

PATHWAYS TO FURTHER STUDIES

After successful completion of the degree, students may register for an LLB degree or can obtain direct access to an applicable honours degree.

CAREER PROSPECTS

• State legal advisor
• Corporate legal advisor
• Court personnel
• Office personnel in a law firm
• Professional legal counselling
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Legal officerv
• Legal, risk and compliance consultant
• Compliance officer