SAQA All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.
SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Advanced Certificate in Business Management in Project Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
102426  Advanced Certificate in Business Management in Project Management 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Advanced 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 06  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 the learners with intermediate Business Management theories, specifically related to Project Management to supplement their practical experience in the workplace to enable them to act in a Supervisory and Junior Management capacity.

Rationale:
The customisation of learning qualifications to the industry is one of the most dynamic features of the institution as a comprehensive institution. Career orientated learning qualifications are particularly associated with learning that meets the specified needs of industry and facilitate access to learning in a manageable manner in terms of cost, time, energy and resources, both for the employer and employee. This qualification targets specific adult learners to upgrade skills and knowledge in the workplace context. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The institution accepts Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as an integral part of education and academic practice. It is acknowledged that all learning has value and the institution will endeavour to assess prior learning and award credit where relevant.
i. Through RPL a learner may gain access, or advanced placement, or recognition of status, on condition that he/she continues his/her studies at the institution.
ii. RPL in the case of a learner not complying with the formal entry requirements.
  • Is conducted in following the policy and guidelines of the institution.
  • Is based on other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience.
  • Is considered only where prior learning corresponds to the required NQF-level.
  • Takes place where prior learning in terms of applied competencies is relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification.
  • Is considered in terms of an assessment procedure that includes a motivated recommendation by an assessment panel to the Dean's Committee of the College of Business and Economics and is finally decided upon by the College of Business and Economics Dean's Committee.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirements for this qualification is:
  • Higher Certificate in Business Management, NQF Level 5. 
    		•

    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of the compulsory module at (NQF) Level 6 totalling 120 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 6, 120 Credits:
  • Services Management, 12 Credits.
  • Information Management, 12 Credits.
  • Logistic Management, 12 Credits.
  • Risk Management, 12 Credits.
  • Management Accounting, 12 Credits.
  • Economic Principles, 12 Credits.
  • Strategy Implementation, 12 Credits.
  • Change Management, 12 Credits.
  • International Management Issues, 12 Credits.
  • Operations Management, 12 Credits. 
    		•

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Analyse an organisation, identify their strategic objectives and recommend a strategy to achieve these objectives.
    2. Explain basic economic principles.
    3. Relate change management principles and theories to effect change within the organisation.
    4. Apply international management principles in establishing and managing a global business mind set within international organisations.
    5. Use management accounting principles to develop an operational budget and controlling the budget.
    6. Use accepted risk management terminology and the risk management framework.
    7. Apply basic operations theoretical concepts and principles.
    8. Provide an overview of Information Technology Management in the workplace.
    9. Analyse services within the organisation and explain the closing of Services Gaps.
    10. Interpret basic Supply Chain Management principles for inbound and outbound materials, goods and services. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be used in an integrated manner across Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Apply problem-solving capabilities to provided case studies relating to the achievement of strategic organisational objectives.
  • Provide a coherent written or verbal explanation on assessed content relating to economic principals.
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply innovative, creative ideas to various scenarios created as a part of continuous assessment.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of global business by successfully applying international management principles to various case studies.
  • Demonstrate the ability to develop and control a budget through the effective use of relevant/applicable accounting principles.
  • Effective utilisation of the risk management framework.
  • Be able to provide explanations for basic operations theoretical concepts.
  • Be able to explain the role and purpose of Information Technology in the workplace.
  • The utilisation of problem-solving capabilities to identify any possible services gaps.
  • Be able to interpret supply chain management principles.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Assessment across the qualification forms an integral part of the teaching and learning process for this qualification. In achieving the learning outcomes, learners are required to comply with the minimum assessments set for the level of the qualification, as per the Institution's Assessment Policy. Assessments vary depending on the module and the outcomes of the module, however, all modules are formatively and summative assessed. The assessment of theoretical modules is usually in the form of assignments, practical's and written tests or examinations. The weighting of the different assessments toward the calculation of the final mark is indicated to learners in the learning guide for each module.

    Formative Assessment opportunities are not formally recorded and take the form of class tests, question and answer sessions and monitoring of practical work.

    Summative Assessment leads to the final judgmental mark in accordance to with the institution's Assessment Policy. The assessments for theoretical modules will be in the form of assignments and written tests or practical examinations.

    Integrated Assessments/case studies also take place through a variety of assignments, for example, those completed in industry or those that assess aggregated knowledge acquired (such as in a capstone module). 
    		•

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    Internationally, most universities do not offer the Advanced Certificate as a qualification type at undergraduate level. The Diploma is an example of an equivalent undergraduate qualification of one-year duration. The Advanced Certificate in Business Management in Project Management offered by the institution is comparable with the Diploma in Business Management offered by the London School of Planning and Management and Management about the programme structure, the content of the modules and the total credits for the qualification.

    The Advanced Certificate in Business Management in Project Management is also similar to the Diploma of Leadership and Management offered by Unity College in Australia about the contents of the range of modules. The qualification differs with the range of electives offered by Unity College whereas the institutions does not include elective modules.

    The Advanced Certificate in Business Management in Project 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 qualification 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. The qualifications differ concerning the range of electives offered by Unity College, whereas the institution's qualification does not include elective modules. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for vertical and horizontal articulation options:

    Horizontal articulation
  • Diploma in Management, Level 6.

    Vertical articulation
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Level 7. 
    		•

    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: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.