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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
102826  Bachelor of Commerce Honours 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
Honours Degree  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 08  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 the qualification is to enhance the employability of the learner in the commerce sector in the area of specialisation studied and to apply educational knowledge, skills, principles and methods to exercise management functions required for a manager.

Rationale:
The qualification responds to the needs of the community, responding to business and industry needs and to life-long learning and the appreciation of 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:
Relevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
This qualification consists of compulsory modules at Level 8.

Modules:
  • Financial and Investment Strategies 20 Credits.
  • Research Project in Business Management 40 Credits.
  • Marketing Strategies 20 Credits.
  • Entrepreneurship 20 Credits.
  • Strategic Project Management 20 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate ability/skill to achieve the major skills/applied competency of the qualification.
    2. Demonstrate understanding, by the learner, of the embedded knowledge that underpins the end result/outcome.
    3. Demonstrated ability/skill to integrate or connect our performances and to reflect on, evaluate and adopt the above competencies. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be assessed in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of relevant theories and practices.
  • Critically analyse theories, examples and case studies.
  • Use own knowledge to offer suggestions for solving business problems at the community and national levels.
  • Demonstrate increasingly competent research and reporting skills.
  • Use library and other resources effectively to suit his/her individual needs and to conduct a limited research project.
  • Act responsibly as a scholar (appropriate referencing, avoiding plagiarism etc.).
  • Use numbers and statistics appropriately and with accuracy.
  • Follow conventions of scholarship in the various disciplines under study.
  • Think independently and offer evidence to support his/her decisions.
  • Practice the ethics pertinent to Business Management.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The assessment approach is an integrated approach horizontally and vertically to ensure that Exit Level Outcomes have been met. Formative assessment: Learning and assessment are integrated. Competence is achieved, through continuous assessment by demonstrating the ability to achieve the outcomes of the Qualification. Tests and assignments based on the learning material and students are given feedback. The process is continuous and focuses on smaller sections of the work and limited numbers of outcomes.

    Summative assessment: Examinations assess a representative selection of the outcomes. Summative assessment tests and a written research report also the student's ability to manage and integrate a large body of knowledge to achieve the stated outcomes of a module. Assessment is in alignment with the University Rules and The assessment policy of student learning. 
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    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 
    This qualification allows for possibilities of vertical articulation:
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours (BComHons) Business Management graduates may articulate towards a relevant Masters Degree in an appropriate field. 
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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: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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    NONE 


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