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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Higher Certificate in Business Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
101002  Higher Certificate in Business Management 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Higher Certificate  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Generic Management 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 05  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

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 replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
77043  Certificate: Business Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of the Higher Certificate in Business Management to introduce learners in the workplace with general business management theories and introductory management competencies to enable them in assisting management in analysing business processes.

Rationale:
The customisation of short learning programmes to the industry is one of the most dynamic features of this university as a comprehensive institution. Career orientated qualifications are particularly crafted to meet the specified needs of the industry. Short Career orientated qualifications facilitates access to learning in a manageable manner in terms of cost, time, energy and resources, both for the employer and employee. Theses, short qualifications target specific adult learners to upgrade skills and knowledge in the workplace context and are subject to the institution's quality assurance processes. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is done following the institution RPL Policy. In cases of students not complying with the formal entry requirements, RPL will be determined in accordance with the policy and guideline of the University concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds to the required National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), learners may gain access on the condition that they continue their studies at the institution.

Entry Requirements:
  • National Senior Certificate, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 4. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises compulsory modules at Level 5, totalling 120 Credits:
    Compulsory Modules, Level 5, 120 Credits:
  • Accounting Aspects 12 Credits.
  • Human Resource Management 12 Credits.
  • Strategic Management, 12 Credits.
  • Environment of Business, 12 Credits.
  • Project Management, 12 Credits.
  • Marketing Management, 12 Credits.
  • Labour Relations, 12 Credits.
  • Business Decision Making, 12 Credits.
  • Financial Management, 12 Credits.
  • Business Writing and Communication, 12 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Provide an industry accepted qualification to those learners who want to specialise in the knowledge area of Risk Management.
    2. Provide a career option to those learners who do not have a formal qualification in management.
    3. Provide application skills to those learners that have mastered the theoretical knowledge of Management.
    4. Describe, explain and illustrate managerial theories applicable in the specific business environment.
    5. Describe strategic management concepts and analyse the business environment.
    6. Provide an overview of motivational theories and the management of conflict in the workplace.
    7. Communicate and write reports in a business environment.
    8. Illustrate basic management accounting principles.
    9. Compare financial statements and make recommendations.
    10. Use performance management theories in evaluating the performance of a team/organisation.
    11. Explain basic labour relation principles.
    12. Use basic project management tool and techniques.
    13. Analyse the market environment through the application of marketing theories. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The Associated Assessment Criterion highlighted below will be integrated within the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Explain managerial theories that can be applied in a specific business environment.
  • Discuss basic accounting principles.
  • Report on strategic management concepts that a business can use in evaluating their business environment.
  • List the motivational theories and the management of conflict in the workplace.
  • Apply communication and writing skills in a business environment.
  • Report on the financial status of the business.
  • Interpret business management problems and select creative solutions to the identified business problems. Explain basic labour relation principles.
  • Use basic project management tools and techniques to achieve project deliverables.
  • Review the market environment through the use of marketing theories.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The qualification is coherently aligned in that all teaching, learning and assessment activities are linked to module and qualification outcomes. Assessment methods are varied and includes summative and formative assessment to enhance applied competence from learners and facilitate authentic assessment and learning. Assessment will not only be used to determine whether outcomes were achieved, but also to generate data for grading and provide feedback in order to improve the curriculum. In order for all the assessment purposes to be achieved, assignments and examinations will be utilised. Work Integrated Learning (WIL) (Practical experiential learning, simulated learning, laboratory work, practical excluding workplace-based learning) do form part of the activity. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    Internationally, most universities do not offer the Higher Certificate as a qualification type at the undergraduate level. The Diploma is an example of an equivalent undergraduate qualification of one-year duration. The Higher Certificate in Business Management offered by the institution is similar to the Diploma in Business Management offered by the London School of Planning and Management in London about the structure, content of the modules and the total credits for the qualification. The Higher Certificate in Business Management offered by the institution is similar to the Diploma of Leadership and Management offered by Unity College in Australia about the contents of the range of modules whereas the institution's qualification does not include elective modules. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both vertical and horizontal articulation options:
    Vertical Articulation:
  • Advanced Certificate in Business Management, Level 6.
  • Advanced Certificate in Business Management and Administration, Level 6.
  • Advanced Certificate in Business Management in Operational Management, Level 6.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Higher Certificate in Business Management Practice, Level 5.
  • Higher Certificate in Small Business Management, Level 5. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
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    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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    1. University of Johannesburg 


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