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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor of Commerce Honours

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
109335	Bachelor of Commerce Honours
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University
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		Finance, Economics and Accounting
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

1. Public Good:
1.1 To strengthen the pool of specialised entrepreneurs, managers, decision makers, advisors, professionals and researchers active in the economic life of South Africa in order to ensure that the local leadership base of innovative and value-adding economic and scholarly activity is widened.

2. Private Good:
2.1 To provide qualifiers with research, professional and practical skills that build on prior graduate-level knowledge and skills, attitude and competence in the economic and related sciences in such a way that a high degree of specialisation, further growth and professional competence in these skills can readily take place.
2.2 To instil in qualifiers the necessary confidence and attitude to professionally address advanced issues in a particular economic or related science.
2.3 To provide qualifiers with the potential ability to develop the competence required for successfully specialising in endeavours of an economic nature at the global level.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning will also be given for outcomes achieved in other related Degree/Diploma programmes; or relevant professional experience. This will be based on the learner's study record from an accredited provider or on a portfolio of evidence and an interview.

A Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent qualification approved by the University of Port Elizabeth (UPE) Senate, in a field relevant to the proposed honours programme, as well a minimum pass mark of 60 percent in the relevant discipline.

Entry requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:

Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent qualification, NQF Level 7.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Economic and related problem solving:
The qualifier is competent to identify, formulate, assess and solve problems relating to the economic principle of satisfying unlimited needs with limited means at an advanced level - creatively, innovatively and professionally.

2. Application of fundamental and specialist knowledge:
The qualifier confidently demonstrates deep knowledge of an area of specialisation in the economic or related sciences by:
a. Showing progressive understanding of relevant literature.
b. Practising critical and evaluate argumentative skills.
c. Working across disciplinary boundaries in solving problems at an advanced level.

3. Case Studies:
The qualifier is competent to study at an advanced level cases of economic and business activity, involving the following abilities:
a. To analyse, reformat, synthesise and evaluate a wide range of information;
b. To justify and explain conclusions in terms of the principles and concepts underpinning the particular field of study.

4. Scientific Assignments:
The qualifier is competent to work independently, on an individual or team basis, on advanced mini-research projects of an economic nature, involving the following practices:
a. Stating the problem to be investigated.
b. Planning the investigation.
c. Gathering, analysing, processing and interpreting relevant data.
d. Preparing a report that meets the requirements of a professional document and accurate communication.

5. Economic methods, skills, tools and information technology:
The qualifier is competent to:
a. Use advanced methods, skills and tools of the economic and related sciences in a professional manner.
b. Use computers, computer networks and information infrastructures for accessing, processing, managing and storing information to enhance individual and teamwork productivity.
c. Use computer packages for computation, modelling, communication and information handling, involving:
i. Assessment of the applicability and limitations of the package.
ii. Proper application and operation of the package.
iii. Critical testing and assessment of the end-results produced by the package.

6. Professional and general communication:
The qualifier is competent to:
a. Communicate specialised information effectively, both orally and by other means, with relevant audiences and the community in a form appropriate to the particular areas of specialisation.
b. Apply methods of providing information for use by others involved in economic activity;
c. Interpret (verbally) statistical results obtained by means of case studies, scientific assignments and information technology in 3, 4 and 5.

7. Impact of economic activity on society and the environment:
The qualifier is able to demonstrate in an exemplary manner:
a. The need to be socially responsible in applying the principles of the particular discipline.
c. The importance of honouring ethical considerations, i.e. the personal, social, cultural values and requirements of those affected by economic and related activity.
d. The importance of exercising judgement commensurate with knowledge and experience.

8. Team and multi-disciplinary working:
The qualifier is competent to work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multi-disciplinary environments, showing leadership ability and performing critical functions related to the economic sciences.

9. Further research:
The qualifier is competent to:
a. Apply research methods within broad parameters for defined areas;
b. Plan and conduct, with guidance, investigations of an advanced/specialised nature.
c. Apply appropriate advanced investigative methods.
d. Prepare a comprehensive report that meets the requirements of a scientific document and accurate communication at the advanced level.

10. Lifelong learning:
The qualifier:
a. Understands the requirements to maintain continued competence and to keep abreast of up-to-date tools and techniques in economic and related sciences in general and in a specialist field in particular.
b. Is competent to engage in lifelong learning through well-developed learning skills and qualitative debate.

11. Professional ethics and practice:
The qualifier:
a. Is critically aware of the need to act professionally and ethically and to take responsibility within own limits of confidence.
b. Is competent to exercise judgement commensurate with knowledge and experience in a specialist area of the economic and related sciences.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The assessment criteria will be based on the outcomes listed.

Integrated Assessment:
A range of assessment strategies will be used to ensure that the above outcomes are integrated: workplace-based assignments, individual and group projects, mini-research reports, written and oral examinations.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Horizontal Articulation:
If they wish to transfer to other programmes, learners may apply to the relevant departments for recognition of outcomes achieved in this programme.

Vertical Articulation:

Master of Commerce, NQF Level 9.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme.

MODERATION OPTIONS

External moderators (with professional affiliations where applicable) will be used.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Degrees (at least Master of Commerce (MCom). or equivalent), professional affiliations and relevant experience.

NOTES

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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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.

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