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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Commerce Honours: Information Risk Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
15156	Bachelor of Commerce Honours: Information Risk Management
ORIGINATOR
University of Cape Town
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Honours Degree	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Generic Management
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 7	NQF Level 08	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2022-12-31

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

This Honours programme is an extension of the Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Information Risk Management) (PGDM (IRM)) see attached submission. It is designed to expose students to broad theoretical perspectives in information risk management as an academic discipline and to seminal writings in the research literature. It will include training in appropriate concepts and research methods. It will also prepare students for further study, locally or internationally, at Masters or Doctoral level in Information Risk Management or a related subject area.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Students must show proven competencies in Accounting or Computer Science or Information Systems.

Senior certificate with Matriculation Exemption or Equivalent university admission qualification

First degree:
BCom (Information Systems) or BSc (Computer Science). In addition satisfactory completion of the coursework and fieldwork modules of the PGDM (IRM)

Recognition of Prior Learning (e.g. Work or field experience (if applicable)

The University is prepared to test candidates wishing to enter through non-traditional means, to establish whether, in the opinion of Senate, the person is prepared for degree studies in which case an application will be made for conditional exemption.

State specific additional requirements (e. g. matric subjects)
None

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

(a) Cross-critical outcomes

The Honours graduate is competent to:

(i) Understand and manipulate qualitative and quantitative data within an area of specialisation.
(ii) Design and conduct research in his or her area of specialisation
(iii) Produce academic papers that reflect an ability to interrogate the professional literature and engage in critical debate;
(iv) Find information of professional relevance efficiently and independently;
(v) Use information-technology efficiently and independently;
(vi) Embark on Masters level research study under supervision.

b) General outcomes (contextually demonstrated general knowledge, skills and values of the programme)

The BCom (Hons) graduate is competent to:

i) articulate an understanding of an area of specialisation at a high level of abstraction;
ii) independently apply discipline-based knowledge and practices to an understanding of conceptual and practical problems;
iii) design and conduct research utilising the methods of the discipline;
iv) apply the theory and research methods of the discipline to the development of research questions;
v) Produce theoretical and research communications that draw on a range of information bases.

The BCom (Honours) graduate will have

Acquired a broad, specialist knowledge of their discipline in accordance with internationally accepted norms for an Honours degree

Demonstrated a capacity for studying aspects of the discipline in depth which indicate the ability to undertake further post-graduate study in the discipline

Mastered relevant techniques of analysis, research and problem-solving in the discipline which will be of special practical usefulness in future professional employment

Reflected on and absorbed appropriate moral values -especially the virtues of intellectual honesty and intellectual humility -relating to the acquisition, dissemination and application of knowledge with special reference to the world of commerce

(c) Specific Outcomes, including professional outcomes, contextually demonstrated)

The Honours IRM graduate is able to:

Formulate a sophisticated argument drawing on appropriate theory and research,

Critically analyse the literature in the discipline

Solve complex information risk management problems involving a high degree of technical competence and/or an understanding of linkages to cognate disciplines

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner 's achievement of critical cross-field outcomes is assessed formatively during the course through a range of activities, and summatively in the capstone activity outlined.

The learner's achievement of general programme outcomes is assessed through a range of formative and summative assessments throughout the course, and particularly in the capstone activity outlined.

The Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) graduate will:

Demonstrate knowledge of the most important recent findings and discoveries in the discipline they are studying

Demonstrate an understanding of the principal academic issues and controversies being debated by academics in their field of study

Demonstrate appropriate levels of technical competence in the application of quantitative and computer assisted problem solving

Have the ability to read and discuss some of the important articles that appear in the relevant academic journals

Be able to conduct a literature search and construct a catalogue raisonne of the principal academic works relating to a particular subject matter

Be able to apply their specialist knowledge to real life commercial situations in South Africa and globally

Be able to participate in discussions of normative issues relevant to the conduct of research and the conduct of business.

Integrated assessment

Successful candidates for the BCom (Honours) degree, in addition to being examined on specialist areas of their subject in the coursework are also required to write a research report. In this they identify a suitable research topic and explore it independently, demonstrating its relevance to either the advancement of academic knowledge or to the resolution of problems in an area of practical concern. The research report entails a piece of supervised research at the level of a relevant refereed journal and in a form suitable for submission. A clearly defined problem is identified by the candidate, leading to a proposal reviewing the literature and outlining the methodology and objectives. Upon completion and writing up of the project, assessment is based on the depth and thoroughness of the research, including adequate justification of the research problem and appropriate "embedding" in the relevant literature. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a systematic and independent approach to the research problem and to present a careful in-depth analysis leading to supportable conclusions. Assessment includes consideration of style which should be clear and concise.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Title(s)of related qualification(s)
1. Master 's of Commerce (Accounting)

2. This qualification serves as an entry Point to the related qualification(s).

3. This qualification provides credits for the related qualification(s).

Other articulation possibilities, either generic or specific (please specify)

MODERATION OPTIONS

The University of Cape Town has a system of external peer review and evaluation of each course. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the University of Cape Town will be used in a manner, which is consistent with the Quality assurance system of the University.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

N/A

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	University of Cape Town