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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Econometrics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
114855  Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Econometrics 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National First 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  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 
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with applied competencies in the mastering, analysis, interpretation, understanding and application of economic principles and methods, in relation to the related and relevant disciplines.

This qualification will prepare learners to reflect on their own economic applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of Economics and Econometrics as a social science within their everyday lives. Lastly, it will prepare them for further study in Economics and Econometrics as a science. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning in the case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the institution concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds to the required NQF-level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through Recognition of Prior Learning, students may gain access, or advance placement, or status recognition on the condition that they continue their studies at this institution.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirements for this qualification:
  • Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 with endorsement.
    Or
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelor Studies. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate their competence in applying the basic theoretical principles of identification and solving in the field of economic, business and financial management correctly and reflect on the application made.
    2. Plan and undertake basic research (elementary) research in the field of economic, business and financial management, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on economic and business management issues correctly by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflect on the research undertaken.
    3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with the different role players in the field of economic, business and financial management by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflect on the application made.
    4. Accountably develop an elementary theoretical and practical macro vision, taking into account socio-political and multi-cultural factors of economic, business and financial management internationally, nationally, provincially/ regionally and locally.
    5. Effectively and responsibly organise and coordinate basic resources and opportunities in the field of economic, business and financial management by applying the relevant theoretical principles and reflect on the application thereof.
    6. Accept responsibility for their own learning activities in the field of economic, business and financial management.
    7. Practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationship with others and work effectively in a team by implementing the relevant theory and reflect on the implementation thereof.
    8. Utilise appropriate management technology (e.g. computer and e-mail) effectively in the economic, business and financial management.
    9. Explore different effective learning strategies, to acquire the different skills within the field of economic, business and financial management.
    10. Promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of management capabilities within the field of economic, business and people management both on the local and national level.
    11. Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity, towards the different role players in the economic, business and financial management industry by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflect on the application made.
    12. Acquire acceptable employment seeking skills, for entry into the different sectors of the economic, business and financial management industry utilising the theoretical principles and reflect on the application thereof. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Identify and solve problems in the field of economic, business and people management correctly by applying the basic theoretical principles correctly and reflect on the application made.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Plan and execute basic (elementary) research in the field of economic, business and financial management, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on economic, business and financial management issues correctly, by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflect on the research undertaken.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing with different role players in the field of economic, business and financial management by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflect on the application made correctly.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Develop an accountable and effective elementary theoretical and practical macro vision of economic, business and financial management nationally and internationally, provincially/regionally and locally.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Effectively and responsibly organise and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of economic, business and financial management applying the relevant theoretical principles and reflect on the application thereof.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
  • A accept responsibility for their own activities in the field of economic, business and financial management.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
  • Practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationship with others and work effectively in a team by implementing the relevant theory and reflect on the implementation thereof.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
  • Utilise appropriate management technology (e.g. computer and e-mail) effectively in the economic, business and financial management environment.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:
  • Explore different learning strategies to acquire different skills within the field of economic, business and financial management.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:
  • Promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of management capabilities within the field of economic, business and financial management.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 11:
  • Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity, towards the different role players in the economic, business and financial management industry by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflect on the application made.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 12:
  • Demonstrate the acceptable employment seeking skills, for entry into the different sectors of the economic, business and financial management industry by applying the theoretical principles of employment seeking and reflect on the application thereof.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Continuous assessment.

    Learners are assessed continually via written and/or class assignments, essays, informal class tests and formal written and/or practical tests which will be utilised as an entry requirement for exam purposes. A minimum mark of 40% per module is required for entry into summative assessments.

    Self-assessment:
    Learners will also need to complete written and practical assignments and answer questions which they will then self-assess on the basis of model answers given.

    Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of written and/or practical (computerised) 3:hour examinations. Final marks will be calculated based on the average of each module's test and exam mark. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The qualification was benchmarked with international qualifications. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The qualification allows for both vertical and horizontal articulation possibilities:

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Economics, NQF Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Econometrics, NQF Level 7.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Econometrics, 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: 
    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.
     
    1. University of Johannesburg 


    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.