Duration

Full-time undergraduate degree programmes are offered over a minimum period of three years.

Description

The UNISA Bachelor of Commerce degree in Law is a specialised degree suitable for students who wish to link a commercial background with that of law. A person with this background can work in an insurance company, a merchant bank, or any other financial institution. Graduates can also consider working in the commercial department of a law firm. The combination of a legal background with business is an excellent blend for anyone aiming to start a business. This degree is conferred by UNISA, with students attending lectures at MGI.

Qualification structure

The syllabus comprises three levels:

Level 1 

• Introduction to Economics and Management
• Environment IA and IB
• Economics IA and IB
• Business Management IA and IB
• Accounting Concepts, Principles and Procedures
• Accounting Reporting for Legal Practices
• Law of Persons
• Family Law
• Entrepreneurial Law
• Insolvency Law 

Level 2 

• Law of Property
• Law of Negotiable Instruments, Intellectual Property and
• Competition
• Law of Succession
• Labour Law
• Forensic Industrial Psychology
• Plus any five second-level modules from group A and B as listed in the UNISA booklet.

Level 3 

• Law of Contract
• Law of Delict 

And three of the following: 

• Advanced Labour Law
• Tax Law
• Insurance Law
• Banking Law and Usage
• Advanced Law of Contract
• Agency and Cession
• Law of Damages
• Plus any third-level modules from Group A as listed in the UNISA Booklet. 

Career options

Pursuing any legal career in the commercial field.