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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
102783	Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management
ORIGINATOR
University of Limpopo
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National First Degree	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Finance, Economics and Accounting
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	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		2033-06-30

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:
Qualifiers will demonstrate knowledge, skills and applied competence in the field of study that provide opportunities for continued personal growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society. Apply educational knowledge, skills, principles and methods to exercise general management skills required in the business, corporate and financial sectors at middle management level.

Rationale:
The qualification will fill a need within the business sector to produce a cadre of students with focussed Business Management knowledge, ethics and good practice. The programme responds to the needs of:

The community.

Business and industry.

Private sector.

Economic, business and financial environments.

Appreciate life-long learning and the value of education and society.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning is implemented through the University policy.

Entry Requirements:
National Senior Certificate (NSC) granting access to Bachelor's Degree studies.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification consists of compulsory modules at Levels 6 and 7 totalling 404 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 6:

Introduction to Work Behaviour A) 12 Credits.

Introduction to Economics B 12 Credits.

Introduction to Business Management A 12 Credits.

Commercial Mathematics 12 Credits.

Introduction to Economics A 12 Credits.

Accounting IB 12 Credits.

Accounting IA 12 Credits.

Introduction to Work Behaviour B 12 Credits.

Introduction to Business Management B 12 Credits.

Commercial Mathematics 12 Credits.

Career Management 8 Credits.

Operations Management 16 Credits.

Organizational Behavior) 8 Credits.

Macroeconomics 16 Credits.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 16 Credits.

Financial Management 16 Credits.

Supply Chain Management) 16 Credits.

Management 16 Credits.

Project Design and Planning 16 Credits.

Microeconomics16 Credits.

Behavioural Measurement in Human Resource Management 8 Credits.

Research Methods in Human Resource Management) 8 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 7:

Labour Relations 12 Credits.

Consumer Behaviour 12 Credits.

E-Business 20 Credits.

Human Resource 20 Credits.

Risk Management and Investment Management) 20 Credits.

Strategic Management 20 Credits.

Marketing Management 20 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Understand the concepts and principles necessary for functioning in a business or industrial environment.
2. Be aware of the critical techniques necessary for the study and application of business principles and the ability to evaluate competing theories and approaches.
3. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the information, concepts and principles applicable to a selected set of subjects.
4. Possess a framework against which new information and advances in business studies can be assessed and assimilated.
5. Have the ability to think laterally and innovatively in applying concepts and principles in a business environment.
6. Display judgement and objectivity in analysing information and performing tasks.
7. Have an appreciation of the need to respond ethically and to operate with integrity in the business environment.
8. Understand that business and economic systems change continually requiring the acquisition and application of new information to address changing circumstances requiring the need for life-long learning.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be assessed in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:

Demonstrate an understanding, both in theory and practice, of the basic principles, theories and facts that are central to a set of subjects that form the core of a particular curriculum.

Have a broad knowledge base with substantial depth in some areas.

Demonstrate an understanding, both in theory and practice, of the principles, theories and facts that form the core of the major sub-disciplines of the Degree.

Analyse and evaluate a wide range of information and present the results as a logically structured and well-written essay.

Demonstrate a detailed understanding, both in theory and practice, of the principles, theories and facts that form the core of a major sub-discipline of the Degree.

Show a complete understanding of more than one topic within the sub-discipline.

Demonstrate basic research, creative problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Develop communicative skills and should be able to structure a logical argument both in writing and in the spoken form.

Integrated Assessment:
The assessment approach is an integrated approach horizontally and vertically to ensure that exit level outcomes have been met. Continuous and formative assessments, include tests, assignments, quizzes, presentations, and group work, and together they contribute 60% towards the final mark. These assessments will assess across and within learning outcomes. Summative assessment, which consists of a three-hour examination paper, is conducted at the end of each semester, and it contributes 40% towards the final mark. Assessment is in alignment with the University Rules and The assessment policy of student learning.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

This qualification, presented by the University of Limpopo, is comparable to similar national and international degrees. The Degree is accredited with the Higher Education Quality Committee of the Council for Higher Education in South Africa.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical Articulation:
An appropriate Bachelor Honours Degree.

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:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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