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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Advanced Diploma in Management Sciences

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
111427	Advanced Diploma in Management Sciences
ORIGINATOR
Durban University of Technology
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Advanced Diploma	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 07	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered		EXCO 0821/24	2019-08-23	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 Advanced Diploma in Management Services is a vocational qualification that builds on the skills and competencies acquired in the Diploma in Management Services. The qualification has been designed to meet the needs of the public and private sector for employees with the appropriate critical, analytical and organisational skills in the following key management and business disciplines: Marketing, Retail, Public Relations, Operations, Quality Management, Human Resources, Business Law and Business Administration.

Rationale:
As the current Bachelor of Technology (B Tech) qualifications are not aligned with the Diploma qualifications, the need arose to replace the B Tech qualifications with Advanced Diploma qualifications; hence, the re-circulation of the Advanced Diploma in Management Sciences.

Furthermore, in view of the dramatic changes that have occurred in the business environment over the last two decades, many B Tech qualifications have become outdated. This, coupled with the shortage of persons both in the public and private sectors with the requisite management knowledge and skills to execute their duties efficiently and effectively, presented an ideal opportunity to develop a more relevant curriculum. In this regard, the Advanced Diploma in Management Sciences is targeted at persons in junior and/or middle management positions, as well as those aspiring to these positions and who wish to increase their promotion prospects by acquiring this qualification.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution has a RPL policy in place that allows learners' access to higher education or grant credits by recognising their prior learning (short courses and work experience). The Institution's RPL processes and procedures will be followed. The candidates are required to complete a RPL application document. Accompanying the RPL application must be certified copies of all previous qualifications and a comprehensive portfolio reflecting on extensive work learning. Once the institution's RPL coordinator has deemed the RPL application as being complete, the portfolio will be sent to the relevant Academic Department for assessment. The department's RPL committee will assess the candidate's portfolio thoroughly against the relevant Exit Level Outcomes.

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

A Diploma in Management Sciences, NQF Level 6, 360-Credits.
Or

A 360-Credit qualification in one of the following (or related) areas: Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Retail, Operations, Public Relations, Business Law, or Human Resources Management, NQF Level 6.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification consists of the following compulsory and elective modules at National Qualifications Framework Level 7 totalling 120 Credits.

Compulsory modules, 60 Credits:

Project Management, 20 Credits.

Organisational Behaviour, 20 Credits.

Research Methodology, 20 Credits.

Elective modules, 60 Credits per specialisation (Select One Specialisation):
Specialisation in Business Administration:

Corporate Governance and Business Ethics, 20 Credits.

Advanced Strategic Management, 20 Credits.

Advanced Financial Management, 20 Credits.
Or
Specialisation in Operations Management:

Advanced Operations Management, 20 Credits.

Advanced Operations Management Techniques, 20 Credits.

Finance for non-financial managers, 20 Credits.
Or
Specialisation in Quality:

Quality Management Systems, 20 Credits.

Quality Auditing Techniques, 20 Credits.

Statistical Quality Techniques, 20 Credits.
Or
Specialisation in Marketing:

Applied Marketing Research, 20 Credits.

Manage the Strategic Marketing Process, 20 Credits.

Marketing and Retail Financial Management, 20 Credits.
Or
Specialisation in Retail:

Retail Supply Chains, 20 Credits.

Advanced Strategic Retailing, 20 Credits.

Marketing and Retail Financial Management, 20 Credits.
Or
Specialisation in Public Relations and Communication Management:

Advanced Public Relations, 20 Credits.

Advanced Media Studies, 20 Credits.

Advanced Strategic Communication, 20 Credits.
Or
Specialisation in Human Resources Management:

Advanced Labour Law, 20 Credits.

Strategic Human Resources Management, 20 Credits.

Advanced Industrial Relations, 20 Credits.
Or
Specialisation in Business Law:

Corporate Governance and Business Ethics, 20 Credits.

Advanced Labour Law, 20 Credits.

International Trade Law, 20 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Apply knowledge of Organisational Behaviour in the work environment to improve employee performance and productivity.
2. Acquire the knowledge and competencies to resolve work-based problems in a scientific manner.
3. Apply appropriate processes and tools to manage projects in the business environment.
4. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the key business principles, theories and practices.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

Identify and implement strategies to effectively manage demographic and cultural diversity in the workplace.

Evaluate major theories of motivation, and select an appropriate theory/theories for motivating employees in a specific context.

Discuss the determinants of job satisfaction and their consequences on individual and group performance.

Develop the differences between groups and teams, and develop strategies to transform groups into teams.

Present strategies to effectively manage conflict and negotiations in the workplace.

Identify, evaluate and implement appropriate measures to effect organisational change in a specific context.

Evaluate the influence of organisational structure and organisational culture on organisational behaviour.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

Identify problems impacting organisational performance, develop case study analysis, and a problem statement.

Clarify the nature of the aim and the objectives of a study as well as the relationship between them.

Discuss the differences between quantitative and qualitative research paradigms.

Apply guidelines and techniques for conducting a literature search and review.

Apply the Harvard referencing method.

Discuss the guidelines for constructing a reliable measuring instrument.

Discuss and evaluate various sampling techniques.

Discuss and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various data collection methods.

Discuss the descriptive and inferential statistical measures for analysing and interpreting data.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

Evaluate key Project Management theories and principles.

Compare project management approaches and methodologies.

Apply relevant project management techniques and methodologies to improve cost, quality and delivery.

Utilise appropriate project management software to resolve work-based problems.

Conceptualise, design and implement an appropriate schedule and budget for a project.

Identify and apply key performance metrics for measuring project success.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

Evaluate classic and contemporary principles and theories pertaining to Marketing, Business Law, Public Relations and Communication Management, Management/Business Administration, Operations Management, Quality, Human Resources Management and Retailing.

Evaluate contemporary practices pertaining to Marketing, Human Resources Management, Retailing, Management/Business Administration, Business Law, Quality, Operations Management, and Public Relations and Communication Management critically, to improve them.

Identify, analyse and evaluate using case studies, complex problems pertaining to Marketing, Human Resources Management, Retailing, Business Administration/Management, Business Law, Operations Management, Quality, and Public Relations and Communication Management.

Propose and evaluate alternate solutions to the complex problems identified in Marketing, Human Resources Management, Retailing, Management/Business Administration, Business Law, Operations Management, Quality Management, and Public Relations and Communication Management.

Implement the optimal solution/s to the problems identified in Marketing, Human Resources Management, Retailing, Management/Business Administration, Business Law, Operations Management; Quality, and Public Relations and Communication Management.

Integrated Assessment:
The teaching methods used to deliver the qualification will include participative lectures, group work, individual seminars and presentations, assignments, projects, case studies and case presentations. Peer assessments will also be used as a learning strategy. All teaching methods will use the current evidence in the field as a spring board wherein e-learning strategies will assist in keeping learners up to date on trends and practices nationally and internationally.

The assessment practices will be open, transparent, fair, valid, and reliable. Integrated assessment methods will make use of a range of formative and summative assessment tools to assess practical, applied, foundational and reflective competencies. Continuous assessment will be provided through: portfolios, simulations, written assignments, written tests, case studies, peer group evaluation and face to face contact with learners.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

The Advanced Diploma in Management Sciences is unique in its academic structure as it allows for specialisation in eight areas, namely: Marketing; Operations; Public Relations; Business Law; Human Resources; Retail Management; Business Administration, and Quality Management. Research into international comparability reveals that the areas of specialisation within the qualification are comparable to Advanced Diplomas or similar qualifications offered by the University of Western Sydney, Australia and the Institute of Marketing, United Kingdom (UK).

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification allows possibilities for both horizontal and vertical articulation.

Horizontal Articulation:

Advanced Diploma in Public Administration, NQF Level 7.

Advanced Diploma in Applied Management, NQF Level 7.

Advanced Diploma in Management, NQF Level 7.

Advanced Diploma in Business Management, NQF Level 7.

Advanced Diploma in Retailing, NQF Level 7.

Advanced Diploma in Public Relations, NQF Level 7.

Advanced Diploma in Operations Management, NQF Level 7.

Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management, NQF Level 7.

Vertical Articulation:

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, NQF Level 8.

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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