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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Entrepreneurship 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
110704  Diploma in Entrepreneurship 
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Diploma (Min 360)  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 06  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2019-09-11  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2032-06-30  

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
72579  National Diploma: Entrepreneurship  Level 6  Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L6  360  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to enhance learners' creativity and innovativeness; develop individual's ability to convert ideas into action as well as the ability to plan and direct action towards the achievement of goals. Qualifying learners who have developed an entrepreneurial mind-set will have applied competence to conceptualise, start and manage a sustainable business enterprise.

Qualifying learners will demonstrate detailed knowledge of the principles of entrepreneurship and business systems/functions and will be able to relate that knowledge to other disciplines. Learners will further demonstrate an ability to evaluate, select and apply appropriate methods, procedures or techniques in processes of investigation or application within the field of entrepreneurship.

Qualifying learners will also be able to identify, analyse and solve problems independently in unfamiliar contexts, gather evidence and apply solutions based on evidence and procedures appropriate to the field of entrepreneurship. They will communicate complex information reliably and coherently using appropriate academic and professional or occupational conventions, formats and technologies in the development and presentation of a congruent business plan.

Rationale:
Entrepreneurship is a multi-disciplinary field that provides for the dynamic socio-economical needs of local and global businesses and societies. The socio-economic contribution of qualifying learners will be to add to economic growth, create employment opportunities and improve productivity as well as social stability by starting their own businesses, assisting others to start businesses, or to manage existing businesses.

The rationale is to inculcate appropriate learning orientations and to impart knowledge, skills and values suitable for current and future challenges and opportunities to achieve entrepreneurial success.

This qualification, with its broad fundamental base, is the foundation for career paths in many areas of entrepreneurship specialisation. Qualifying learners will be deeply aware of entrepreneurship as career choice, able to engage in entrepreneurial activities, and contribute to economic activity on national and global development.

Relevant stakeholders, including academic peers from outside the institution and employers represented on the Advisory Committee, were involved in the development of the qualification. This qualification follows on the vocational qualifications pathway. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
This qualification may be achieved in part through the recognition of relevant prior learning which includes formal, informal and non-formal learning and through prior experience as a practitioner in the field of business administration.

Providers are required to develop structured means for the assessment of individual learners against the Exit Level Outcomes of the qualification on a case-by-case basis and assessment is done by means of Integrated Assessment strategies.

If the learner is able to demonstrate competence in the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes implicit in this qualification, the appropriate credits will be assigned to the learner.

The RPL process is outlined in the institution's Policy on RPL, Equivalence and Status document.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Senior Certificate, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 4.
    Or
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4, passed with Diploma studies.
    Or
  • National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory modules at Level 5 and 6 totalling 360 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 5: 104 Credits:
  • Communication for Academic Purposes, 10 Credits.
  • Computer Literacy, 10 Credits.
  • Life Skills, 2 Credits.
  • Information Literacy, 2 Credits.
  • Entrepreneurship I, 30 Credits.
  • Business Management for Entrepreneurs I, 30 Credits.
  • Applied Economics, 20 Credits

    Compulsory Modules, Level 6: 256 Credits:
  • Entrepreneurship II, 30 Credits.
  • Business Management for Entrepreneurs II, 30 Credits.
  • Macro-Economic Indicators II, 20 Credits.
  • Entrepreneurship Management Information Systems IIA, 12 Credits.
  • Entrepreneurship Management Information Systems IIB, 12 Credits.
  • Communication for Entrepreneurs II, 20 Credits.
  • Entrepreneurship III, 30 Credits.
  • Business Management for Entrepreneurs III, 30 Credits.
  • Business Ethics III, 12 Credits.
  • Work Integrated Learning, 60 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. State, compare and apply different entrepreneurship theories.
    2. Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the principles of business functions and the development of a business plan.
    3. Evaluate, select and apply appropriate economic methods, procedures or techniques in processes of investigation or application within the field of entrepreneurship.
    4. Identify, analyse and solve problems in unfamiliar contexts.
    5. Understand the ethical implications of conduct (decisions and actions), within an organisational or professional context, based on an awareness of the complexity of ethical dilemmas in the regulated South African environment.
    6. Demonstrate an ability to perform against given criteria, and accurately identify, evaluate and address his or her task-specific learning needs in a Work Integrated Learning environment (WIL).
    7. Demonstrate an ability to communicate complex information reliably and coherently using appropriate academic and professional or occupational conventions, formats and technologies. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of significant areas of entrepreneurship, spatial development and innovation.
  • Identify significant entrepreneurial development opportunities.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Entrepreneurship theories, methodologies in terms of the relevance or need for development of central areas.
  • Demonstrate perceptiveness to create independent insight as well as individual, group, organisational and communal strategic leadership skills.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of marketing concepts and identifying of market niche areas.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of business trends.
  • Show significant knowledge of interpreting entrepreneurial financial statements.
  • Developing a business plan for an enterprise.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of micro and macroeconomics.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of macro indicators.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of identification, analysis and problem solving.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of gathering evidence and applying solutions.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of ethical implications of conduct in organisational or professional context.
  • Show awareness of ethical dilemmas in the regulated South African environment.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
  • Produce a work integrated project report.
  • Identify, evaluate and address task-specific learning needs in a work integrated learning environment.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
  • Demonstrate knowledge of communicating complex information reliably and coherently.
  • Demonstrate significant ability in using appropriate academic and professional or occupational formats and technologies.
  • Show competency in computer literacy and the use of information technology.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Integrated Assessment further implies a planned combination of Formative and Summative Assessment strategies with varying ratios, depending on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level of study.

    Formative Assessment implies being supportive to learning, non-judgmental and focused on providing constructive feedback or criticism to the learner, takes place during the learning process and informs planning of future learning activities, and Summative Assessment.

    Summative Assessment is achieved through the learning process and therefore usually takes place at the end of the relevant learning process. This qualification incorporates the different aspects of integrated, Formative and Summative Assessments in its assessment strategy.

    All year modules will be summatively assessed by at least four individual assessments. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    India - Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India - Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Business Management:
    The main objective of the qualification is 'New Enterprise Creation and Management'. To achieve this objective, the study material is focussed on various aspects of starting and managing an enterprise.

    The qualification:
  • Develops motivation, reinforces entrepreneurial traits and the spirit of enterprise.
  • Facilitates decision making process for setting-up of a new enterprise.
  • Facilitates successful and profitable operation of the enterprise.

    The India qualification is made up of 11 units covering critical areas such as Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Sources of Assistance, Business Opportunity Identification, Market Assessment, and Entrepreneurial Motivation, various soft skills like Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, Entrepreneurial Competencies, and Small Business Management including Systematic Planning, Quality Control, Marketing Management, Financial Management, and Production Management. Various topics such as Total Quality Management, Strategic Planning, Business Ethics, Franchising, Venture Capital Financing and Exports are discussed. The material provides comprehensive understanding on what it takes to become an entrepreneur. The duration of the course is one year. The modules are similar to the South African qualification.

    Canada - McGill University - Diploma in Entrepreneurship.

    The Canadian qualification is designed for learners who are interested in starting a business of their own. It provides a thorough understanding of what is required to start and maintain a sustainable venture. It focuses on the specific needs of contemporary entrepreneurs, including adaptation to various circumstances in a world where business and the global marketplace are rapidly changing. It entails approaches and activities that will enable learners acquire the tools and competencies necessary to identify opportunities; assess entrepreneurial potential; produce a business plan; finance, organise, and promote a business; and prepare a marketing and sales structure. With a tailored curriculum, this qualification is appropriate for anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship with resource people who have seen all: from success, to failure, and success again.

    Similar modules with the South African qualification:
  • Business Economics.
  • New Venture Formation.
  • Sales and Negotiation Strategies.
  • Financing Startups and Ventures.
  • Practical Entrepreneurship Management.
  • Communication and Networking Skills. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Diploma in Small Business Management, Level 6.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship, Level 7. 
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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: 
    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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