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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Advanced Diploma in Management Development |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
101556 | Advanced Diploma in Management Development | |||
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 | ||
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 qualification is to equip graduates with the confidence and ability to apply and integrate the acquired skills, theories, concepts and methods appropriately and holistically with high levels of professional responsibility in the organisational and environmental context they operate. The Advanced Diploma will equip graduates to enter the workplace with the necessary managerial knowledge and skill to create value-generating organisations. The notion of a value-generating organisation is one that thinks beyond profits alone-it is also about doing business based on purpose, sustainability, and responsible practices that create dignity and belonging as well. Embedded within the purpose is thus a holistic, broad and inclusive understanding of "value", where such value is created with and through people and their creativity, as well as being underpinned by key managerial theories, tools and methods. While values-based leadership is a key feature of managing such an organisation, given the holistic approach, the programme will be structured to create degrees of competency at three levels-the personal or individual level (I), the collaborative team and stakeholder based level (WE) and the functional or technical level (IT). In addition to the primary purpose of the qualification, the qualification will be designed to: Also the qualification is designed to equip graduates to assess complex work-based problems with a degree of critical thinking to create sustainable solutions using integration of methods and approaches from Economics, Finance and Accounting, Marketing, People Management, Operations, Leadership and Strategy to these problems in an emergent market context. The students will be able to: Rationale: The Advanced Diploma in Management Development is designed to provide learners with an understanding of management development. This qualification is aimed at developing a broad understanding of the fundamental aspects of the management process, in order to prepare them for positions and senior management level. This qualification has career-enhancing offerings aimed at management-level employees. It also aims at fulfilling a clear gap in the offering by presenting the opportunity to tie in with the transformational agenda of the Institution by providing opportunities to learners who have not had the opportunity to study at this level before. The Advanced Diploma in Management Development has been developed to enable experienced middle managers or individuals who want to equip themselves for a new career in management, to develop a broad understanding of the fundamental aspects of the management process, in order to accelerate them towards more senior management positions. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Candidates not meeting the admission requirements can apply through the Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) route and submit the Portfolio of Learning (POL) assessment form via the website. The RPL application will be reviewed by an Academic Faculty member of the Business School in accordance with the institution's RPL policy. Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is: Or |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification comprises compulsory modules at Level 7, totalling 120 Credits.
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EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Critically assess and reflect on how broad economic realities affect doing business in varying situations using taught economic principles, concepts and frameworks and, what the implications for managing organisations are, given these realities.
2. Develop and apply appropriate interventions informed by an integrated reading and understanding of the principles of accounting and finance as reflected in financial statements. 3. Develop and apply a well-thought through marketing approach and plan for organisations to leverage greater value. 4. Select and use qualitative and quantitative methods to identify, critically analyse and address organisational problems regarding people management practices and processes. 5. Critically assess, using evidence-based management, operational effectiveness and select appropriate operations management countermeasures to deliver greater organisational value. 6. Critically assess and reflect on one's own efficacy in management and leadership with a view to contribution towards value creation, in collaboration with other stakeholders. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
The following associated assessment criteria are assessed in an integrated manner across all the Exit Level Outcomes:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes: Integrated Assessment: The assessments are applied in the various qualifications vary from formative individual assignments to peer and stakeholder reviews. They take the form of a mix of submission requirements, both group and individual. In qualifications where case methodology is a key teaching mechanism, the mid-term and final exam are likely to be case-based as well to draw through the links to outcomes enveloped in the case method. During the year, the various results of the assignments/assessments will constitute the mark for the course. All modules must have individual assessments of no less than 50% of the course grade. It is important that there is a match between the qualification goals, the intended learning outcomes of the course, and the assessment. A summative assessment should assess all key learning outcomes of the course (not just one or two of them). Students must achieve a minimum of 50% in individual work to pass this course. Marks for group assignments will not be aggregated into the final mark if a passing grade on individual effort is not achieved. Duly Performed (DP) requirements for all qualifications must be met. A DP certificate is required to submit any final individual assignments of a course and to pass a course. To acquire a DP requires that a student engages in the academic process by attending at least 80% of lectures, submitting all work and assignments as and when required, and achieving a minimum of 33.3% in all individual components of the course. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
This qualification compares with qualifications offered by institutions, such as Princeton, University College London, the University of Alberta and Ulster University in Ireland, Management development programmes have been developed to reflect changing management needs in today's competitive global market place. These qualifications are aimed at management skills development directed at practical managerial knowledge to strengthen their effectiveness in their current roles, but also to prepare them for future leadership opportunities and growth.
The Princeton University Management Development Certificate Program (MDCP) is structured around the completion of five core modules and three electives. The core modules are: Coaching Others Towards Improvement; Legal Aspects of Supervision; Leveraging Diversity: Challenges and Opportunities; Managing Effective Interactions and Performance Management. Similarly, the modules for the MDCP at the University of Alberta cover Human Resource Management; Financial Management; Marketing; Strategic Management; Business Ethics and Business Communication. UCLA offers a Management Development Certificate for current management-level employees, with modules ranging from Assessing and Improving Managerial Skills; Creativity and Innovation; Developing Others; Leading Change; Strategic Focus; Recognising and Resolving Workplace Conflict and Current Topics in Leadership. Harvard Extension School offers a Professional Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management that is offered both contact and online and has to be completed in three years. Courses are chosen from five groups, namely Economics, Accounting or Finance; Marketing; Organisational Behaviour; Strategy. Ulster University offers a part-time Developing Managers Programme (DMP) at Level 5, carrying 120 points. This course focusses on theories, models and frameworks and how these tools inform practice. Modules in this programme are: Personal and Professional Development; Leadership; Marketing; Finance; Improving Organisational Performance and finally, a practical Management Project. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
This qualification offers vertical specific articulation opportunities with qualifications offered by the University of Cape Town.
Vertical Articulation: This qualification offers systemic vertical articulation with the following qualifications offered by other institutions, provided the learner meets the minimum entry requirements: Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
N/A |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
N/A |
NOTES |
N/A |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
NONE |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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