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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Philosophy in Leadership in Performance and Change 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
115624  Master of Philosophy in Leadership in Performance and Change 
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
Master's Degree  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Human Resources 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  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 replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
74012  Master of Philosophy in Human Resource Management  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  180  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with applied competence on an advanced (executive) level in the mastering, analysis, interpretation and understanding of organisational development and human resources management principles and methods.

Rationale:
The qualification could put the learner in a position to register as Personnel Practitioner with the South African Board for Personnel Practice. It also equips the learner to work as an organisational development specialist or human resource manager at an advanced level in organisations. The qualification will further make it possible for learners to work as consultants in their businesses as well as consulting business ventures. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Recognition of prior knowledge in the case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted following the policy and guidelines of the University concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. Recognition takes place only where prior knowledge 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, learners may gain access, or advanced placement, or recognition of status, on condition that they continue their studies at this University.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Arts Honours in Industrial Psychology, Level 8.
    Or
  • Bachelor of Social Science Honours: Human Resources Management. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate their competence at applying the advanced theoretical principles of problem identification and solving in the field of economic, business and people management and reflecting on the application made (Problem solving skills).
    2. Plan and exercise advanced research in the field of economic, business and people 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 reflecting on the research undertaken.
    3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing at an advanced level with the different role players in the field of economic, business and people management by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflecting on the application made. (Communication skills).
    4. Develop an advanced theoretical and practical macro vision, taking into account socio-political and multi-cultural factors of economic, business and people management internationally, nationally, provincially/regionally and locally.
    5. Develop an advanced theoretical and practical macro vision, taking into account socio-political and multi-cultural factors of economic, business and people management internationally, nationally, provincially/regionally and locally.
    6. Accept the responsibility for their activities in the field of economic, business and people management.
    7. Practise acceptable social sensitivity in the relationships with others and work effectively in a team by implementing the relevant theory on an advanced level and reflecting on the implementation thereof.
    8. Utilise appropriate management technology (e.g. computer, Internet and e-mail) effectively in the economic, business and people management environment.
    9. Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire various skills within the field of economic, business and people management.
    10. Promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of advanced management capabilities within the field of economic, business and people management both at the local and national level.
    11. Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the different role players in the economic, business and people industry by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflecting on the application made.
    12. Acquire acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the economic, business and people management industry by utilising the theoretical principles and reflecting on the application thereof (Employment seeking skills). 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Demonstrate their ability to identify and solve problems in the field of economic, business and people management in general, and more specifically by affecting change in organisations, by applying the advanced theoretical and practical principles and reflecting on the application made.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Plan and exercise advanced levels of diagnosis, investigation and research in the field of economic, business and people management, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on economic, business and people management issues, correctly by utilising the relevant theoretical principles and reflecting on the outcome of their findings.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing at an advanced level with the various role players in the field of economic, business and people management by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflecting on the application made.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Develop an accountable and advanced useful theoretical and practical macro vision of economic, business and people management internationally, nationally, 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 people management by applying advanced relevant theoretical aspects and reflecting on the application thereof.

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

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
  • Practice acceptable social sensitivity in relationships 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 people management environment.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:
  • Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire various skills within the field of economic, business and people 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 people 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 people industry by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflecting on the application made.

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

    Integrated Assessment:
    Continuous assessment:
    Learners are continuously assessed via written assignments that will be utilised as an entry requirement for exam purposes. The formal evaluation by lecturers will contribute at least 40% of the summative assessment for a modular mark. A minimum modular mark of 40% is required for entry into the summative assessment.

    Self-assessment:
    Learners will participate in self-assessment of written assignments and participation in discussion forums, which will count not more than 10% of their final mark for a particular module.

    Summative assessment:
    Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done using a written examination for modules 1-5, 7-13 and 14 or 15. The examination may take various forms such as take-home format. The format of the examination will be negotiated with learners at the outset of each module. A final mark will be calculated on the average of the modular and exam mark for modules 1-5, 7-13 and 14 or 15. Module 6 will be assessed as a project in the organisational context - module 16 or the research project - module 17 (depending on the selected option of the learner) will be submitted for external examination. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification has the following articulation possibilities

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Philosophy, Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management, Level 10. 
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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.
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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    1. University of Johannesburg 


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