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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor of Business Science

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
108855	Bachelor of Business Science
ORIGINATOR
Rhodes University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National First Degree(Min 480)	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Finance, Economics and Accounting
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	480	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		2034-06-30

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 replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
15145	Bachelor of Business Science	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	360	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of the Degree is to provide a thorough academic training for people who are capable of becoming leaders in commerce and industry.

A second purpose is to produce high-quality graduates who can apply fundamental and specialist knowledge to solve problems and operate effectively in a business environment.

A third purpose is to equip learners with the techniques for independent research, analysis and articulation of ideas, which are transferable to Postgraduate study.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Entry Requirements:
National Senior Certificate, Level 4 granting access to Bachelor's Degree studies, with Mathematics and the ability to communicate adequately in both written and spoken English.
Or
Senior Certificate, Level 4 with matriculation exemption and an E symbol in Mathematics at higher grade and the ability to communicate adequately in both written and spoken English.

Recognition of Prior Learning:
Learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements may be granted access to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Learners may be granted advanced standing on the basis of RPL. RPL is applied in all cases in accordance with the policy of the university.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1.The learner will possess a more than adequate knowledge to commence an appropriate career in a commercial setting.

The learner will:
Knowledge outcomes:
1. Have a thorough understanding of 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 thorough knowledge and sound understanding of the information, concepts and principles applicable to a selected set of subjects.

Skills outcomes:
a. Behave in an adaptable and flexible manner, with sound social skills in dealing with others.
b. Have the ability to perform tasks independently without supervision.
c. Work effectively on projects as a member of a team.
d. Have the ability to think laterally and innovatively in applying concepts and principles in a business environment.
e. Display sound judgment and objectivity in analysing information and performing tasks.

Value & Attitudes Outcomes:
f. Have an appreciation of the need to respond ethically and to operate with integrity and moral courage in the business environment.

2. The learner will have a range of broader skills for dealing with issues of professional and personal life, including: confidence in written and oral communication; the ability to manage time effectively; productive use of information technology; and working effectively in teams.

The learner will:
Skills outcomes:
a. Be able to communicate ideas from one or more general fields of business studies and economics in both the spoken and written word.
b. Be able to manage time effectively.
c. Be able to use appropriate technology to facilitate communication.
d. Work effectively in teams showing leadership and performing critical functions.

Value & Attitudes Outcomes:
e. Be aware of the multilingual nature of South African society, and are able to use language appropriately.

3. The learner will be competent in the techniques of independent research, analysis and articulation of ideas, which are transferable to postgraduate study and life-long learning.

The learner will:
Knowledge Outcomes:
Possess a framework against which new information and advances in business studies can be assessed and assimilated.

Skill Outcomes:
Be able to access new information from libraries, the Internet and other appropriate sources.

Values &Attitudes Outcomes:
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

Learners should be able to:

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 and will have a broad knowledge base with substantial depth in some areas.

Interpret and summarise information from a variety of sources in the form of a logically structured and well-written essay.

Use all available resources to undertake independent study.

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

Demonstrate an understanding, both in theory and practice, of the principles, theories and facts that form the core of a major sub-discipline of the Degree (Learners are expected to be able to show a complete understanding of more than one topic within the sub-discipline);

Demonstrate basic research, creative problem solving and critical thinking skills, as individuals and in groups.

Demonstrate well-developed communicative skills and structure a logical argument both in writing and in the spoken form.

Demonstrate a detailed, analytical understanding built on independent research, both in theory and practice, of the principles, theories and facts that form the core of a major sub-discipline of the degree. (Learners are expected to show a complete understanding of large areas of the sub-discipline).

Integrated Assessment:
Integrated assessment is incorporated using a wide range of formative and summative assessment methods.

Assessment entails three elements: Continual formal assessment, both formative and summative; continual informal assessment (formative) e.g. in tutorials; and, formal end-of-course assessment (summative) e.g. by way of examination.

The course work on which continuous assessment is based includes work done individually and in groups, and may consist of combinations of tests, essays, practical reports and seminars.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Horizontal Articulation:

Bachelor of Commerce, Level 7.

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Science, Level 8.

Vertical Articulation:

Master of Business Science, Level 9.

Master of Commerce, Level 9 in a cognate discipline.

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:

When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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