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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Advanced Diploma in Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
101503	Advanced Diploma in Management
ORIGINATOR
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Advanced Diploma	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 07	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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose:
The purpose of this Advanced Diploma in Management is twofold, namely to prepare learners for Postgraduate study and to become a fully competent organisational leaders and managers within and across the core functions of an organisation. This is done through the development of an ethical consciousness and a deepening of their knowledge and understanding of theories, methodologies and practices in the selected management related functional areas.

The scope of knowledge in this qualification is integrated knowledge of the selected functional areas of management. The competencies developed includes not only an understanding of knowledge in the selected functional areas, but also an ability to identify, analyse and critically reflect on and address complex familiar and unfamiliar problems in the identified functional areas, applying evidenced based solutions and theory-driven arguments.

Rationale:
This vocational Advanced Diploma in Management provides graduates with knowledge and experience of management and in this way, improves their human capital and employability. It builds on the fundamental principles, concepts and methods of the disciplinary knowledge and skills gained in the Diploma in Management and other related Diplomas. It allows graduates an opportunity to broaden the scope of their knowledge and gain an in-depth understanding of the areas of specialisation which will prepare them adequately to enter Postgraduate studies in this and other related fields. It provides learners with insights to the world of work through work-integrated learning modalities thus giving them exposure to the demands of a changing work environment.

The importance of effective corporate governance, transparency and ethics in management underpin the implementation of this qualification. In addition, businesses continue to engage globally and operate in a competitive environment, stressing the need to work more collaboratively and being more process-centric. These imperatives require the institution through this qualification to respond by developing qualifications in Management that will allow learners to work effectively and collaboratively across a range of business sectors as well as the ability to integrate business functions and often disparate information technologies to meet the needs of customers in a coherent manner.

After consultation with alumni, employers of current learners and information retrieved from job advertisements, the following aspects will be addressed in the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF) aligned Advanced Diploma in Management:

Strategic management; global strategic management; change management; leadership; organisational behaviour; corporate governance and compliance.

Current trends and theories in financial markets; cash flow management; debtors and creditors.

Operations management with reference to business systems.

Qualitative and quantitative corporate research as well as preparation of learners for entry into postgraduate studies.

Investment analysis.

Leadership.

The areas of activity in which the qualifying learners will operate are: Junior Managers; Team Leaders; Financial Administrators; Business Analysts; Investment Administrators.

The extent to which employers and employees benefit from the knowledge economy will be determined by their capacity to conduct innovative research and apply new knowledge in the workplace. This requires the development of research capacity in this Advanced Diploma in Management, particularly research capacity related to the management sector and national industrial plans. The Advanced Diploma in Management will also be developing increased capacity to meet the demands of a high level of theoretical engagement and intellectual independence as required by the HEQSF (2013) to allow learners to progress to Postgraduate level.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
RPL is a process of identifying the knowledge and skills of an applicant against the admission requirements of a qualification and/or for credits against a part thereof. The process involves the identification, mediation, assessment and acknowledgement of knowledge and skills obtained through informal, non-formal and/or formal learning. The RPL process is multi-dimensional and multi-contextual in nature, aimed at the individual needs of applicants and is handled in accordance with an institutional RPL policy by a unit dedicated to this activity. The RPL process includes guidance and counselling, as well as the preparation of a body of evidence to be presented by the RPL candidate to meet institutional requirements. An appeal procedure is also in place to accommodate queries. RPL in this qualification will relate to gaining access to the qualification and/or credits/advanced standing as described in institutional guidelines.

Therefore in accordance with national RPL requirements and the institutional RPL policy and practices candidates who submit a body of evidence of non-formal and formal learning will be considered for admission to this qualification. RPL applications will be dealt with on an individual basis.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entrance requirements are:

A relevant Diploma, Level 6.
Or

A relevant National Diploma.
Or

A relevant Bachelor's Degree, Level 7.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification consists of compulsory and elective modules at Level 7 totalling 120 Credits.

Compulsory Modules: 96 Credits:

Strategic Management 4, 30 Credits.

Financial Management 4, 30 Credits.

Applied Research in Management, 18 Credits.

Introduction to Business Process Management and Process Modelling, 18 Credits.

Elective Modules: 24 Credits (Choose 1):

Investment Analysis, 24 Credits.

Operations Management, 24 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Interpret and prepare financial statements and draw relevant conclusions for investment purposes.
2. Analyse and predict future financial trends using statistical methods.
3. Apply principles of business operations in driving the overall business strategy.
4. Demonstrate principles of good ethics and governance within a management environment.
5. Apply appropriate problem-solving techniques to unfamiliar situations within the work environment.
6. Demonstrate an ability to deconstruct data for organisational research use by applying research skills and methods within the management context.
7. Demonstrate the ability to think strategically in a changing global environment.
8. Apply leadership skills horizontally and vertically within the organisational environment.
9. Apply knowledge to manage business processes by leveraging the people and technology to meet the changing needs of the business environment.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

Analyse and critically evaluate the financial statements of any organisation.

Make investment decisions based on the analysis of financial statements.

Decide on short and long-term budgets and display an understanding of the management of the finances of an organisation.

Consider the implications of bond evaluations and shares.

Make long term decisions on the feasibility of projects using investment techniques.

Estimate a project's cash flow and business risks and its suitability for inclusion in a firm's portfolio of investments.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

Analyse the prospects of an industry in relation to the economy.

Interpret the financial statements of an organisation with an objective to determine the fair value of its share price.

Improve the risk return trade-off of a portfolio by security selection and market timing.

Evaluate the performance of portfolios.

Use technical analysis in stock pricing.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

Show how products and services are defined and developed by operations management.

Solve inventory problems with known and unknown variable/s and develop inventory management probabilistic and non- probabilistic (deterministic) models.

Eliminate waste by applying lean management techniques to build a lean organisation.

Use supply chain management techniques to explain the strategic importance of the supply chain.

Plan and manage suppliers by using known supplier sourcing strategies effectively.

Treat constraints in a business through the application of the theory of constraints.

Optimise productivity by using the tools for process analysis.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

Display an open, moral, humane and broadly informed mentality, so as to see business's ethical challenges as occasions to live through with integrity and courage.

Establish methods and structures within the organisation for implementing corporate ethical policy, including provision for building an ethical culture and employee awareness, vigilance and competence in the prevention, detection and resolution of unethical issues.

Develop an ethically sound strategy that strengthen organisational culture and includes a concern for environmental sustainability and good corporate citizenship.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

Display the confidence to approach real world problems.

Demonstrate a skill in problem analysis and solution formulation.

Demonstrate the ability to transfer problem solving techniques from one subject domain to the other by looking for connections in real world problems.

Demonstrate the ability to think about how they are thinking about a problem.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

Identify and describe researchable problems or topics relevant to the study field of management.

Ability to develop and communicate one's own ideas and opinions in well-formed arguments, using appropriate academic, professional or occupational discourse (field reports and reflective journals).

Take decisions and act ethically and professionally and the ability to justify these decisions and actions drawing on appropriate ethical values and approaches with a supported environment.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

Develop strategic plans which integrate environmental research findings (derived from macro-, industry-and internal-environmental scanning) and which show sensitivity to changes in risks and opportunities impacting the strategy.

Implement strategic decisions in a theoretically sound way, ensuring goal maximisation, as well as a willingness to apply innovative solutions where appropriate.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

Act ethically and professionally by drawing on appropriate ethical values and approaches within a supported environment.

Translate their learning experience into improved business performance.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:

Manage business processes from a holistic end-to-end perspective.

Engage in cross functional work and understand its linkages to business processes.

Determine appropriate business process management technologies in an organisation.

Evaluate the suitability of business process management frameworks in a selected environment.

Communicate, measure and manage the primary components of business processes.

Integrated Assessment:
Integrated assessment takes the form of an appropriate variety of both summative and formative assessment methods for example: written and oral examinations, problem solving assignments, projects, presentations, case studies and the successful completion of a research project. Integrated assessment in this qualification aims to achieve the following:

Assess the extent to which students have integrated the management professional roles, knowledge, practice and skills delivered through the learning outcomes of the subjects of this qualification.

Assess the learner's ability to apply Management and Financial Management principles to various industries.

Provide opportunities to develop reflexive competence through reflection-in-action and reflection-on-action.

Formative assessment aims at enhancing the learner's learning and provides learners with an opportunity to reflect critically on their own learning and to improve their own levels of personal accountability and time management. Formative assessment usually consists of a variety of assessment tasks relevant to the field of study. In this qualification, it will consist of a variety of tasks such assignments, presentations, case studies.

Summative assessment takes place at the end of a section of work/quarter or semester and is aimed at assessing learners' attainment against the learning outcomes of the qualification and subject(s). Summative assessments are internally and externally moderated based on institutional policy and requirements. Summative assessments usually consist of a variety of formal assessment tasks relevant to the field of study, including written tests, reports and examination. In this qualification, it will consist of written tests, assignments and project based learning conducted during and at the end of the academic semester/year.

All summative assessments are moderated using a three-step process, namely pre-assessment, post-assessment and an integrated review according to institutional rules and assessment procedures. This is done to ensure that each assessment is valid, reliable, fair, accurate and well-designed. Assessments have appropriate criteria and rubrics to guide both the learners and the examiner.

External Moderation is done by suitably qualified and senate approved appointed moderators. The external moderator receives all of the internally moderated information as indicated on the Integrated Review form.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

The international comparability exercise in the development of curricula for new management qualifications the following trends need to be taken into account: globalisation, and increased international economic activity. These global trends helped to inform our qualification to develop globally competitive learners.

The comparability exercise was conducted at a programme level and compared with similar qualifications abroad. The following institutions were chosen: United States of America: Kings International University of Science & Technology; United Kingdom: Newton International College; New Zealand: NTEC tertiary group; Canada: Thompson Rivers University; Australia: Federation University Australia; Perth College of Business & Technology; Australian Pacific College; The Malka Group; Australian Institute of Management; Canberra Institute of Technology; Queensland international Institute and Australian Institute of Flexible Learning. The following findings emerged from this comparability exercise and were incorporated into the Advanced Diploma:

The duration of the qualification was typically 1-2 years.

The Advanced Diplomas provide learners with advanced business knowledge, skills and competence required for business operations and is intended for persons who have a fundamental understanding of business concepts.

The core components of the qualification focus on Management and key functional areas of Management while elective components allow learners to customise their qualifications.

Some Advanced Diplomas move from the premise that identifying, developing and sustaining leadership in an organisation must be an organisational strategic objective.

Vital skills to successful management include: managing finance, managing innovation, capitalising on strategic opportunities, organisational change, pursuing customer service, quality, productivity and profitability, how to develop and implement a business and marketing plan in line with strategic planning for continuous organisational improvement, managing knowledge and information.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification offers articulation options with the following qualifications offered by other institutions, provided the learner meets the minimum entry requirements:
Horizontal Articulation:

Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management, Level 7.

Advanced Diploma in Business Information Administration, Level 7.

Advanced Diploma in Business Studies, Level 7.

Advance Diploma in Human Resource Management, Level 7.

Vertical Articulation:

Postgraduate Diploma in Management, Level 8.

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, Level 8.

Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning, Level 8.

Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management, Level 8

Diagonal Articulation
Students may request to transfer credits from the Advanced Diploma in Management to a general/formative qualification type such as a BCom Degree or other Bachelor's Degrees with specialisation in Management at NQF Level 7 or to a Bachelor's Honours Degree at NQF Level 8 such as the Bachelor of Administration Honours in Management, Bachelor of Administration Honours in Developmental Studies and Bachelor of Administration Honours in Economics.

MODERATION OPTIONS

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CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

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NOTES

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	Cape Peninsula University of Technology