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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor of Business Administration

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
125221	Bachelor of Business Administration
ORIGINATOR
The Invincible College NPC
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		Generic Management
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
Registered		EXCO 0836/25	2026-11-13	2029-11-13
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2030-11-13		2035-11-13

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 Bachelor of Business Administration aims to provide candidates with comprehensive exposure to a broad range of relevant business administration competencies, thereby imparting knowledge, skills, and attitudes required in all business and management sub-sectors. It prepares individuals for employment in the business sector, including junior and middle management careers. The learners could also pursue employment opportunities in specialist fields of business, such as marketing, finance, and human resources management.

In addition, learners who choose to be self-employed may use the knowledge to either start or build and grow their own business or non-profit organisation. The Bachelor of Business Administration also provides a foundation for postgraduate studies in Business Administration or related areas.

The qualification's purpose is derived from the context of the urgent need to develop skilled Business Administrators, in line with the critical skills shortages identified by the DHET in the draft 2020/2021 Critical Skills Shortages List, namely, to produce learners who will positively contribute their skills to the organisations in which they work, and to the national economy through higher employment rates, sustainable new businesses and consequent employment creation.

Upon completion of this qualification, qualifying learners will be able to:

Communicate effectively in a business environment through all key modes of communication.

Demonstrate integrated knowledge and application of general management and business administration principles, theories and practices in a business environment.

Determine the potential impact of the economic and legal environment on a business or organisation (and the ethics involved in managing such an organisation).

Manage a business's resources (financial, human, technological, and raw materials).

Demonstrate a functional understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship and their key importance for business development.

Understand the interactions between various departments in a business and the drive to foster transformation, change, and continuous improvement.

Through the specialisation elective stream chosen, contribute value within an organisation's human resource function, marketing management function, or finance function.

Conduct business research to write competent reports.

Analyse financial information critically.

Manage information and understand the importance of information in effectively managing an organisation.

The exit-level outcomes are directly linked to the purpose of the qualification and directly map with the exit-level competencies, which are targeted to develop systematically through a structured set of learning exercises which integrate to culminate in the achievement of these desired exit-level competencies.

Rationale:
A severe shortage of management and administration skills in the business sector in South Africa.
The Invincible College has identified a severe skills shortage in the business sector. The current trends indicate the need for more qualified professionals, particularly in general management and administration. Millions of South African youth struggle to access employment in the economy due to insufficient skills, a lack of work experience, and a lack of the means to build the necessary networks to gain employment.
'Business administration' and several business/management-related careers have been identified by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and included in South Africa's draft Critical Skills shortages list in 2020/ 2021. The following article from March 2021 discusses the trends indicating a lack of skills in the business sector: https://businesstech.co.za/news/business/469582/the-skills-and-jobs-that-cant-be-filled-in-south- Africa.

South Africa has unprecedented rates of unemployment and underemployment. According to Statistics South Africa, the country's unemployment rate in the second quarter of 2021 was 34.4%, and 74% of youth between 18 and 24 were unemployed, which was noted as a record high. See: https://iafrica.com/over-70-of-south-african-youth-are-unemployed-here-is-how-we-can-help-change-that/

According to the 2019 GEM Report (Global Entrepreneurship Monitor), South Africa has one of the lowest entrepreneurship start-up and new business survival rates globally, at 2.2%. Small businesses contribute to 70% of all employment in the formal sector in South Africa.

The lack of hands-on and meaningful experiential workplace skills has been identified as one of the contributors to unemployment in South Africa.

The Bachelor of Business Administration qualification aims to meet these specific needs in the sector for which it is developed:

Contribute to the Critical Shortage of Skills in South Africa in the Business Sector.

The Bachelor of Business Administration is a career-oriented undergraduate programme in the business sector, where graduates will access career choices in administration and management.

The qualification directly contributes to developing the required competencies necessary to address some of the critical skills shortages identified by the DHET in developing business administrators and other skills listed in the Critical Skills Shortages list draft.

The qualification is specifically designed to build competent employees, junior and middle-level managers, and entrepreneurs who will create jobs for others across all business sectors.

For those learners who are unemployed at the time of enrolment, a virtual career centre and "Job Shop" will prepare learners for career readiness - personal strengths profiling, CV writing, resumes, mock interviews - and work readiness training, and will advertise jobs and opportunities available through online job search sites, as well job listings from the network of employers with which The Invincible College has interactions.

Through the 'Job Shop', The Invincible College will endeavour to help place as many graduates as possible into jobs and maintain longitudinal records of all graduate placements.

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree has included Entrepreneurship as a core module at the exit level (NQF Level 7). It aims to support current and aspiring entrepreneurs with a comprehensive understanding of all the key business disciplines and how they integrate into running a successful business to ensure that new businesses started by graduates are likely to have greater success and that existing businesses are better administered.

The Bachelor of Business Administration qualification incorporates a Work-Integrated learning (WIL) component at the exit level, NQF level 7, to contribute to the need for meaningful experiential workplace skills. In this way, The Invincible College aims to assist learners with work-integrated learning experiences, which provide practical application of the theory that has been learned.

The range of typical learners and the occupations, jobs, or areas of activity in which the qualifying learners will operate.

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree is an undergraduate qualification designed for matriculants, Higher Certificate in Management holders, people in employment, the unemployed, and those with entrepreneurial intent.

The qualification focuses on general business administration, preparing individuals for junior and middle management careers. Graduates could also pursue employment opportunities in specialist business fields, such as marketing, finance, and human resources management. Graduates may also venture into their new businesses and have a greater possibility of sustaining their new enterprise.

The qualification serves as an articulation pathway for H Cert (Management) holders, a foundation for those wanting to do postgraduate studies in Business Administration and Management Studies, particularly Honours in Business Administration or Post-Graduate Diploma in Management, or for those wishing to specialise in specific business disciplines, such as marketing, finance, human resource management, or information systems at an Honours or postgraduate level.

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree will contribute to addressing individual, societal, and economic goals by:

Preparing individuals for junior and middle management careers. Learners could equally pursue employment opportunities in generalist positions in any business or specialist fields in business, such as marketing, finance, and human resources management.

Preparing learners venturing into their new businesses and having a greater probability of sustaining their new enterprise successfully, ethically, and sustainably.

Focusing on some of the critical skills shortages identified by the DHET in the 2020/2021 draft report.

Providing marginalised youth access to higher education at the Invincible College, through financial support and bursaries, facilitates capacity building and human resource development.

Raising the academic and professional competencies of the learners, thereby providing a more substantial skills base on the industry's supply side.

Focusing on developing learners with solid ethics and values, which will contribute to the moral fabric of the business sector, and through promoting lifelong learning, developing an increasingly skilled labour force.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The Invincible College recognises prior learning where it is relevant and applicable to the learning programme/s at the Institute. The RPL policy specifies the purpose of RPL, namely, for credits and/or access, and applies the rules accordingly.

RPL for credits:

Credit is granted for RPL through assessment by the institution's Selection Committee, whereby the Committee will determine whether the learners' knowledge and skills are comparable to the exit-level outcomes of the qualification or the specific module for which credit is being applied for.

When evaluating the application, the Selection Committee will focus on the quality (learning outcomes) and not quantity of prior learning and/or experience.

RPL for exemption from modules:

Applications can be made for exemption from specific modules within the qualification. In this case, the Selection Committee will evaluate equivalent modules completed at other accredited higher education institutions (HEIs) and the content and level of the modules passed at recognised HEIs.

Based on the evaluation by the Selection Committee, RPL for credit may be awarded for up to 50% of the BBA programme modules. However, no credits or exemptions may be granted for exit-level modules.

RPL for admission:
For admissions via RPL, the College is fully conscious of South Africa's history and the impact of apartheid and discriminatory education systems on most of its citizens. Thus, the RPL Policy will favour the following when considering applications through admission:

Individuals who have extensive relevant and related work-related experience, by providing examples of tasks carried out, with possible references.

Learners who satisfy the conditions for granting the mature age exemption.

Learners with life experiences indicating nature and level of experience, including prior study and learning.

Learners who provide information relating to short in-company courses, including details of length, content of material, and standard achieved.

The Invincible College has crafted its RPL Policy by acknowledging the SAQA and CHE recommendations and guidelines. Not more than 10% of a cohort of learners will be admitted to the BBA programme through RPL.

Entry Requirements:

National Senior Certificate (NSC), NQF Level 4.
Or

National Senior Certificate (NSC), NQF Level 4 with a minimum of 50%, as the medium of instruction in The Invincible College is English.
Or

Higher Certificate, NQF Level 5.
Or

Diploma, NQF Level 6 in the field of Business or Commerce.
Or

All applicants will be required to have basic computer literacy.

Other Certificates:

Any applicant who has a certificate other than a South African National Senior Certificate has to provide a USAF Exemption Certificate.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification comprises compulsory and elective modules at NQF Levels 5, 6, and 7, totalling 360 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, NQF Level 5, totalling 120 Credits.

Business Management 1, 15 Credits.

Financial Management 1, 15 Credits.

Human Resource Management 1, 15 Credits.

Marketing Management 1, 15 Credits.

Economics, 15 Credits.

Information Systems 1, 15 Credits.

Quantitative Methods in Business, 15 Credits.

Business Communication, 15 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 6, totalling 105 Credits.

Business Management 2, 15 Credits.

Human Resource Management 2, 15 Credits.

Marketing Management 2, 15 Credits.

Project Management, 15 Credits.

Business Law & Ethics, 15 Credits.

Business Accounting (BA2), 15 Credits.

Applied Quantitative Techniques in Business, 15 Credits.

Elective Modules, Level 6, totalling 15 Credits (Select one module).

Financial Management 2, 15 Credits.

Information Systems 2, 15 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 7, totalling 90 Credits.

Business Management 3 (Strategic Management), 30 Credits.

Entrepreneurship, 30 Credits.

Business Research, 20 Credits.

Work-Integrated Learning, 10 Credits.

Elective Modules, Level 7, totalling 30 Credits (Select one module).

Financial Management 3, 30 Credits.

Human Resource Management 3, 30 Credits.

Marketing Management 3, 30 Credits.

Information Systems 3, 30 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate integrated knowledge and application of general management and business administration principles, theories, and practices.
2. Demonstrate an informed understanding of the economic and legal environment and its impact on business.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of entrepreneurship and its importance for business and societal development.
4. Effectively manage the human resources, marketing management, or finance function of an organisation.
5. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of information systems and their importance in the effective management of an organisation.
6. Demonstrate competence in conceptualising, conducting, and writing business research reports at a basic level.
7. Communicate effectively in a business environment through all key modes of communication.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 1:

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the management environment, including organisational forms, structures, cultures, leadership processes, corporate governance, and corporate social responsibility.

Explain relevant management principles, practices, responsibilities, and functions that drive business success.

Understand the relationship between products, processes, services, logistics, and supply chain.

Apply acceptable risk management principles to mitigate risks in an enterprise.

Demonstrate an understanding of international business best practices and the lessons to be learned from local business practices.

Apply project management principles and techniques to achieve discrete and significant goals.

Understand how business operations are executed and the importance of enterprise resource planning processes, systems, and procedures.

Demonstrate knowledge of the challenges confronting managers today and how to deal with them.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 2:

Demonstrate fundamental understanding of basic economic concepts, problems, and management principles, as they apply to real-life situations.

Demonstrate sound knowledge of the four basic market structures (four types of competition) and how firms operate within each of those structures.

Demonstrate knowledge of fiscal policy and its impact on macroeconomic conditions, including gross domestic product, unemployment, and inflation.

Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the foreign exchange market, including how the exchange rates work and their impact on the economy.

Understand how the markets and the price mechanism function (price elasticity of demand) to allocate scarce resources.

Evaluate the relationship between demand and supply and the role of government intervention in individual markets.

Apply economic principles when utilising organisational resources and interpreting current economic events.

Demonstrate how a business can adhere to ethical levels of performance with an in-depth understanding of the requirements of good corporate governance when conducting transactions.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 3:

Understand the entrepreneurial process and the legal requirements for starting a new business enterprise.

Understand the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.

Evaluate potential entrepreneurial opportunities using specific criteria.

Demonstrate how to generate new business ideas and select viable business opportunities.

Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of the macroeconomic environment on an enterprise

Demonstrate understanding of fundamental sources of finance and working capital for a new business venture. Distinguish between equity and debt capital.

Construct a business plan according to guidelines set by potential investors.

Identify and apply relevant tools to scan the environment for entrepreneurial opportunities.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 4:

Explain the roles, functions and responsibilities of a human resource department.

Demonstrate understanding of the processes underpinning recruitment, performance, staff development, rewards, and workforce planning.

Apply human resources principles, processes, procedures, and models necessary to manage the HR function in a business effectively.

Provide advice on human resources management and labour relations issues which an organisation may encounter.

Effectively apply knowledge of key marketing concepts, principles, and processes to manage the marketing function in an organisation.

Develop a comprehensive marketing plan.

Demonstrate understanding of financial management concepts, principles, and techniques to efficiently control the finances of an organisation/business to ensure sustain-ability and growth.

Apply sound accounting theory and procedures to critically interpret financial statements and demonstrate sound financial judgment.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 5:

Evaluate the use of information technology and business information systems to inform and improve business decision-making.

Analyse the interplay between users, organisations, and data within information systems by encompassing the characteristics of hardware and software and an understanding of how information is exchanged, extracted, derived, stored, and analysed.

Demonstrate an understanding of the increasing importance of data and the role of In-formation Systems in managing it.

Explain how information systems function to optimise business processes in day-to-day business activities.

Select, apply, and review appropriate methods, procedures, or techniques to configure and secure Information Systems and data.

Analyse the role of big data, processes and storage systems in supporting effective IT governance and enhancing business management in present-day organisations.

Evaluate the impact of the disruption caused by information fuelled globalisation of the world, organisations, and people, highlighting what it means for a business.

Understand the essential contribution of data science as an interdisciplinary academic field to extract knowledge and insights from unstructured data.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 6:

Clearly define the research problem in the business context.

Implement different research methods and techniques for gathering information for decision-making.

Demonstrate the ability to select a research approach and design based on criteria.

Critically evaluate research data using appropriate statistical techniques and methodologies to draw valid conclusions.

Demonstrate the ability to integrate the research process in the management field by preparing a relevant research proposal.

Demonstrate an understanding of the components of the Research Report.

Demonstrate an ability to evaluate various forms of research.

Demonstrate how to conduct primary market research essential for a start-up business.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 7:

Demonstrate how managers need to communicate effectively in writing and orally to address various issues impacting the effective functioning of an organisation.

Critically evaluate written text and its sources.

Communicate ideas effectively using all key types of business communication modalities.

Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of good business writing.

Demonstrate knowledge of forms of business communication such as business letters, memorandums, and newsletters and what communication mechanisms to use in different scenarios to maximise effectiveness or efficiency.

Demonstrated knowledge of types of business electronic communication, including email, text messages (SMS), and use of social media for business purposes, for example, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.

Demonstrate knowledge of telephone etiquette for business managers.

Integrated Assessment:
Considering that the core is administration and management, the assessment needs to align with the outcomes and associated assessment criteria and factor in the expectations at different NQF levels of the qualifications. Thus, at NQF level 5, learners will be expected to list, name, and explain concepts, and at NQF level 6 and NQF level 7, they will be expected to demonstrate the ability to apply the knowledge.

The Bachelor of Business Administration assessment strategy consists of formative and summative assessments. Each module has formative assessments conducted during the 'teaching' phase to provide continuous feedback and guidance to learners on their progress.
For example, all modules consist of weekly quizzes, two formative assessments (individual), and one summative assessment. The summative evaluation is a written examination conducted at the end of the module.

Formative Assessment:
Weekly quizzes are mainly multiple-choice questions at the end of each topic or section. The individual formative assessments assess a learner's interpretation of the acquired knowledge and ability to apply the theory in a predetermined task or brief.

The formative assessments are fit for purpose and contextual to the module's objectives and exit outcomes. Formative assessments are reviewed and evaluated to determine a learner's readiness to participate in the summative evaluation.

To qualify for the summative assessments, learners are required to achieve an average of 50% in the formative assessments.

The work behaviour component of the WIL module will be assessed by multiple-choice questions at the end of the work-behavioural section. The real-world case-study component of the WIL module will be formatively assessed through self-assessments and peer-assessments against a rubric. The formative assessment aims to prepare the learner for the summative assessment, showing learning in the problem-oriented approach to work-integrated learning. Learners are required to achieve an average of 50% in the formative assessments to qualify for the summative assessments.

Summative Assessment:
Summative assessments are administered at the end of each module after the module's teaching and learning phase. They provide evidence of a learner's ability to achieve the exit-level outcomes of the module and qualification.
A summative assessment will assess the learner's understanding and application of theoretical knowledge. Learners will be evaluated through a three-hour closed-book examination conducted in person at official examination centres around the country.

The summative assessments submitted at the end of the WIL module would be assessed by the WIL coordinator and moderated by the Programme Manager or Dean. The learners will be given a real-world scenario and a problem-oriented case study for the summative assessment. The assessment will indicate the learner's ability to apply theory to practice in line with the programme's ELOs.

At the end of each module:

Marks achieved by the learners in each of the assessment methods are recorded and collated.

Learners who have attained a minimum of 50% (an average of the formative and summative assessments) will be awarded credit for the module.
At year-end:

Each module's overall achievement mark is recorded and collated.
The allocated mark achieved for each module is weighted as explained above, and the overall achievement is recorded to award credit for the module towards the qualification.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

Internationally, the Bachelor of Business Administration is compared with similar qualifications from:

Country: Zambia
Institution: UNICAF University
Qualification: Bachelor of Business Administration
Duration: Six semesters (full-time)
Credits: 480

UNICAF University is a Pan-African, independent, and internationally recognised institution with a strong online learning focus. It delivers high-quality academic qualifications through a blended learning model that combines online instruction with optional on-campus study. UNICAF University operates campuses in Zambia, Malawi, Uganda, and other countries. Their Bachelor of Business Administration programme has 480 credits and aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed for successful management roles. In Zambia, one credit is equivalent to 10 notional hours of study, encompassing various learning activities.

The Invincible College's Bachelor of Business Administration qualification shares a similar vision with UNICAF University's BBA, focusing on providing high-quality, internationally recognised education that contributes to community development and promotes employability. The qualification is a three-year (full-time) and six-year (part-time) programme delivered online with limited face-to-face components. It accumulates 360 credits at NQF Level 7, adhering to the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF), where one credit represents 10 notional learning hours.

Entry Requirements:
UNICAF University:

Senior School Leaving Certificate with a minimum aggregate score of "60" or "C" or "Credit," or international equivalent.

Applicants with a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a relevant field may be considered for credit transfer.

Recognised proof of English proficiency.

Copy of a valid passport or national ID.

Extra-curricular activities, leadership skills, and other relevant background information may be considered.

The Invincible College:

National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum bachelor's studies pass or an equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.

English at the NSC level with a minimum of 50%.

Applicants with relevant higher certificates or diplomas may also be admitted.

Basic computer literacy is required.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

The Invincible College has an RPL policy that allows for credit and admission based on prior learning experiences. This policy acknowledges the impact of South Africa's history and aims to provide opportunities for individuals with relevant work experience, mature learners, and those with diverse learning backgrounds.

RPL for Credits: Credit can be granted for up to 50% of the program modules based on the evaluation of prior learning by the selection committee.

RPL for Admission: A limited number of learners (up to 10% of a co hort) may be admitted through RPL, considering factors such as work experience, life experiences, prior study, and educational goals.

Similarities:

Both institutions utilise online learning as a primary mode of delivery.

Both programmes emphasise community development, high-quality education, and graduate employability.

Both programmes offer a comparable range of core business modules in management, accounting, marketing, finance, and economics.

Both institutions value and recognise prior learning, although they apply it differently. UNICAF University considers prior qualifications (Diploma or Advanced Diploma) for credit transfer, while The Invincible College has a com-prehensive RPL policy for credit and admission.

Both institutions offer flexibility in their entry requirements, considering various qualifications and backgrounds.

Differences:

Credit Weighting and Notional Learning Hours: UNICAF University's BBA has a higher credit weighting (480 credits) than The Invincible College's Bachelor of Business Administration (360 credits). However, both institutions calculate credits based on notional learning hours, resulting in 4800 learning hours for UNICAF and 3600 for The Invincible College.

Module Depth: The Invincible College's BBA includes multi-level modules in key areas like Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, and Business Management, allowing for deeper exploration and advanced skill development. UNICAF University primarily offers single modules in those areas.

This comparison demonstrates that, despite differences in credit weighting and module structure, both The Invincible College and UNICAF University's BBA programmes offer a comprehensive foundation in business administration principles. Both qualifications align with the goals of providing high-quality education and preparing graduates for successful careers in business and management.

Country: Australia
Institution: Southern Cross University (SCU)
Qualification: Bachelor of Business Administration
Duration: Three-year full-time (or equivalent part-time
Credits: 288 Credits/ 24 units

Southern Cross University (SCU) is an Australian public university established in 1994, known for its progressive and innovative degree programmes. SCU has Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour, and Lismore campuses, with branches in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. Their BBA is a three-year full-time (or equivalent part-time) programme delivered through various modes, including on-campus, external (distance), and blended learning. It has a credit point value of 288, equivalent to 24 units.

Entry Requirements (SCU):

Learners must be admitted to a local bachelor's degree programme at SCU's partner institution (TUST) and have completed the required SCU English Language Pro-gramme.

International applicants and those whose previous study was not in English must meet specific English language requirements.

SCU grants advanced standing (credit for prior learning) for up to 144 credit points earned in the TUST local degree programme.

The Invincible College's BBA programme is also a three-year full-time (or six-year part-time) degree. It primarily utilises a distance online learning approach, combining extensive online learning with limited face-to-face components. The programme has a credit value of 360 at NQF Level 7.

Similarities:

Both programmes are designed as three-year full-time or equivalent part-time degrees.

Both institutions offer flexible learning options, including online synchronous and asynchronous approaches.
Both qualifications cover a similar range of core business disciplines and modules, including:

Human resources management.

Management.

Business or organisational communication.

Workplace learning.

Accounting theory and business accounting.

Financial information for decision-making.

Both qualifications aim to develop graduates with strong intellectual rigour, creativity, ethical practice, knowledge of business disciplines, lifelong learning skills, communication and social skills, and cultural competence.

Differences:

The Invincible College adheres to the South African National Qualifications Framework (NQF), where one credit represents 10 notional learning hours. Their 360-credit BBA programme equates to 3600 notional learning hours. Australian universities, including SCU, lack a unified credit system and calculate credits based on workload and study hours.

In contrast to SCU's Bachelor of Business Administration, which is offered through var-ious modes of delivery, including on-campus, external, and blended learning, The In-vincible College's BBA programme is a three-year full-time (or six-year part-time) degree delivered primarily online via a distance learning approach, with limited face-to-face components.

The Invincible College's BBA includes multi-level modules in key areas like Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, and Business Management, allowing for in-depth study and progressive skill development. SCU's programme structure does not have the same level of multi-level module progression.

SCU's BBA offers specialisations in Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, and Tourism. The Invincible College's BBA offers elective streams in Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, and Information Systems, allowing for focused development in specific areas.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

The Bachelor of Business Administration qualification is generic and allows horizontal, vertical and diagonal articulation possibilities.

Horizontal Articulation:

Advanced Diploma in Financial Management, NQF Level 7.

Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management, NQF Level 7.

Advanced Diploma in Marketing Management, NQF Level 7.

Between sub-frameworks:

Advanced Occupational Diploma: Human Resource Management Advisor, NQF Level 7.

Advanced Occupational Diploma: Financial Administration Manager, NQF Level 7.

Vertical Articulation:

Bachelor of Business Administration Honours, NQF Level 8.

Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management, NQF Level 8.

Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management, NQF Level 8.

Diagonal Articulation:

Occupational Certificate: General Manager Public Service, NQF Level 6.

Advanced Occupational Certificate: Human Resource Management Officer, NQF Level 6.

Occupational Certificate: Municipal Finance Manager, NQF Level 8.

Occupational Certificate: Governance Professional, NQF Level 8.

Occupational Certificate: Organisational Risk Manager, 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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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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