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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Administration 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
111557  Bachelor of Administration 
ORIGINATOR
North West University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National First Degree  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Public Administration 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 07  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   2033-06-30  

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 Bachelor of Administration is to produce learners who have mastered a systematic and coherent body of knowledge and an understanding of underlying discipline-related theories, concepts and principles with a view to further their studies in the specialisation of choice. Learners will have sufficient depth of knowledge and skills that give opportunities for continued growth, Postgraduate studies and for activity in a range of related careers with rewarding and constructive contributions to society.

Society will benefit from learners who are professional and ethical in their roles within the economy and society. Learners in their indicated scientific fields will widen, increase and transform the leadership base in South Africa, both for innovation and science-based economic and research development for the education of future generations of human resource and labour relations practitioners.

Rationale: 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is according to institutional policy and guidelines. RPL is accepted where the learners can produce evidence that shows that the outcomes and associated assessment criteria specified for modules of the qualification. The qualification can be achieved in part or in full. A learner who falls outside of the formal qualifications system but who can demonstrate (through the production of substantial and satisfactory evidence) experiential or work-based learning or a non-formal qualification (or a combination), may be considered for admission and/or for RPL for the achievement of the qualification. A learner who, after such assessment, is deemed to have sufficient potential, but is in need of further academic development, will be directed to other suitable learning programmes prior to admission, or to parallel programmes after admission.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • National Senior Certificate (NSC), NQF Level 4.
    Or
  • National Certificate Vocational (NC) V, NQF Level 4. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory and elective modules at NQF Level 5, 6, and 7 totalling 432 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules NQF Level 5, 192 Credits:
  • Introduction to Human Resource Management, 12 Credits.
  • Organisation of Government and Administration, 12 Credits.
  • Occupational Health and Ergonomics, 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Industrial Psychology, 12 Credits.
  • Academic Literacy, 12 Credits.
  • Introductory Statistics, 12 Credits.
  • Business Management, 12 Credits.
  • Inferential Statistics and Operational Research, 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Management and Management Processes, 12 Credits.
  • Basic Micro- and Macroeconomics, 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Public Administration, 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Economics, 12 Credits.
  • Human Resource Management, 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Computers and Programming, 12 Credits.
  • Introduction to Financial Mathematics, 12 Credits.
  • Labour Law, 12 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules NQF Level 6, 112 Credits:
  • Understanding the Economic World, 16 Credits.
  • Career Psychology, 16 Credits.
  • Consumer Psychology, 16 Credits.
  • Performance Management and Rewards, 16 Credits.
  • Training and Development, 16 Credits.
  • Public Human Resource Management, 16 Credits.
  • Public Financial Resource Management, 16 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules NQF Level 7, 128 Credits:
  • Introduction to Administrative Law, 16 Credits.
  • Organisational Psychology, 16 Credits.
  • Psychometrics and Research Methodology, 16 Credits.
  • Employee Relations and Employment Legislation, 16 Credits.
  • Strategic Human Resource Management, 16 Credits.
  • Applied Ethics, 16 Credits.
  • Organisational and Administrative Theories, 16 Credits.
  • Government Policy Analysis, 16 Credits.

    Elective Modules NQF Level 7, 30 Credits (Choose/Select one):
  • Comparative and International Administration, 16 Credits.
  • Introduction to Constitutional Law, 16 Credits.
  • Research Methods in Public Administration, 16 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Integrated knowledge, understanding and the ability to apply and evaluate key concepts and principles.
    2. Analyse and critically reflect in an ethical manner on the process of resolving problems.
    3. Identify own learning needs in a changing environment and apply new skills managing these changes in the work context. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be assessed in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Apply integrated knowledge and understanding of, and an ability to analyse, evaluate and apply the fundamental terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories.
  • Apply appropriate discipline-related methods of scientific inquiry and independently validate, evaluate and manage sources of information.
  • Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour within an academic and discipline-related environment, with sensitivity towards societal and cultural considerations.
  • Communicate scientific understanding and own opinions/ideas in written or oral arguments, using appropriate discipline-related and academic discourse as well as technology.
  • Function as a member and/or leader of a team or a group in scientific projects or investigations, with self-directed management of learning activities and responsibility for own learning progress.

    Integrated Assessment:
    This qualification employs formative, summative and integrated assessments throughout the four years of study, in the form of written tests, as well as practical assignments and examinations used in the various disciplines included in the qualification. The learner's skills at communicating orally and in written format, using appropriate IT, are also assessed, as well as her/his computer literacy. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The SAQA level descriptors for HEQF Level 7 were used to design the qualification standard. These Level Descriptors are internationally benchmarked criteria based upon published work of the National Quality Assurance bodies in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Administration in Public Administration, NQF Level 7.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Administration Honours degree in Industrial Psychology, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Human Resource Management, NQF Level 8. 
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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 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.