{"id":179111,"date":"2017-06-18T11:30:44","date_gmt":"2017-06-18T09:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=179111"},"modified":"2017-06-18T07:56:02","modified_gmt":"2017-06-18T05:56:02","slug":"the-most-popular-degree-combinations-in-sa-right-now-if-you-are-looking-for-a-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/business\/179111\/the-most-popular-degree-combinations-in-sa-right-now-if-you-are-looking-for-a-job\/","title":{"rendered":"The most popular degree combinations in SA right now if you are looking for a job"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There is a growing trend among South African students and graduates to mix and match qualifications and stand out in the job market, according to a new report by the\u00a0The Independent Institute of Education.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSavvy jobseekers understand that the job market is tough, but that they are not completely helpless in the face of this reality, and that they do have some power to elevate their candidacy over that of others with the same qualification,\u201d notes Wonga Ntshinga, Senior Head of Programme: ICT at The Independent Institute of Education.<\/p>\n<p>According to\u00a0Ntshinga this is especially true given South Africa&#8217;s current job market and\u00a0the current unemployment rate of 27.7% growing quarterly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis means that not only are people losing jobs, but the number of graduates looking for work has increased,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Because jobseekers have to continuously equip themselves with more skills, experience and education, we are increasingly seeing students and alumni wide-skilling, by opting to do an additional course to broaden their existing field of competence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Citing\u00a0the recent Future of Jobs report released by the World Economic Forum, Ntshinga \u00a0noted that the most sought-after skills in the workplace \u2013 what they term 21st Century Skills \u2013 include complex problem solving, critical thinking, people management and coordination with others, judgment and decision making and cognitive flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn order to be competent, but more importantly, to be able to demonstrate competency in these areas to future employers, broadening one\u2019s field of expertise is vital,\u201d said Ntshinga.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo amount of sound technical and theoretical understanding will suffice in the world of work, without a solid repertoire of complementary skills which demonstrate range, versatility and resilience,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, Ntshinga highlighted some of the most popular qualifications combinations.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>BA Degree + Finance for non-financial managers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Finance.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1569 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Finance.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Finance.jpg 600w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Finance-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This combination offers an employer the very attractive package of a candidate with strong thinking, reasoning and expressive skills combined with a grounding in the hard business skills required for any leadership position,&#8221; said\u00a0Ntshinga.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>BCom\/BSc (Computer Science) + Project Management\/Communication<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> BCom\/BSc + Business Writing\/Introduction to PR<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Meeting-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-179129 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Meeting-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Meeting-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Meeting-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These combos show that a candidate can plan, initiate, execute and manage a team in a project within budget and time contracts, or has the communication skills to influence team members, clients and other stakeholders to achieve the company\u2019s goals,&#8221; he noted.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Adding writing skills to your competencies proves that you know how to conduct and write business documents and, as the need arises, to present the company internally or externally to important stakeholders.&#8221;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>BA\/BEd Degree + Instructional Design Online Course<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Teach.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-179127 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Teach.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Teach.jpg 600w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Teach-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This combination demonstrates that you can help subject matter experts improve the learning experience of students by leveraging the most potent combination of educational theory with everything technology can provide.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Almost all educational companies and corporate training divisions want instructional designers to ensure they offer effective learning \u2013 to have one that also has a strong educational background or grounding in the expressive skills of the Humanities enables these institutions to easily out-compete others.&#8221;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>BSc + Brand\/Marketing Management Short<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Marketing.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-179133 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Marketing.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Marketing.jpg 600w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Marketing-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Not only do you understand the world of science and your technical field, but you also understand brand building, marketing, communication and the need for creativity and innovation, which is vital for any company to ensure its growth and sustainability.&#8221;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Any Degree + Additional Languages<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SA-language.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-104555 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SA-language.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SA-language.jpg 600w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SA-language-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Whether a local or foreign language, being able to at least converse with and understand people from another culture will always broaden horizons and understanding, and will serve as a valuable addition to your CV.&#8221;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/general\/178131\/uct-still-south-africas-top-university-but-theres-a-new-number-two\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UCT still South Africa\u2019s top university \u2013 but there\u2019s a new number two<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a growing trend among South African students and graduates to mix and match qualifications and stand out in the job market &#8211; 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