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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
17377  Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics 
ORIGINATOR
University of Fort Hare 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours 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  120  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
  • Provide the qualifiers a well-rounded advanced knowledge, specific skills and applied competencies in the environment and operations of economic entities, the market mechanism through which economic goods and services are exchanged, and international trade. Such advanced knowledge, specific skills and applied economic activity and rewarding contribution to society.
  • Significantly contribute towards the increase and enhancement of South Africa's available managerial, economic, and business know-how.

    Rationale: 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience.
    In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

    Entry requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Economics, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Learners will be able to demonstrate competency in selected specialisation fields that include but are not limited to:
    1.> The management of private enterprises, government departments, NGOs or section of the benefit of all stakeholders.
  • The institution and implementation of sound economic policies and practices.
    2. The execution of the tasks of planning, organising, advising, leading, controlling and communication in a variety of institutional environments.
    3. Managing limited Resources to optimum use.
    4. Applying appropriate ethical standards, responsibility, and discipline in discharging their responsibility while showing sensitivity to cultural and environmental issues.
    5. Computer proficiency and the use of information technology and systems.
    6. Advanced communication and team work skills.
    7. Conducting research including data collection, analysis, interpretation, recommendations, and reporting. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Learners should independently and in groups, demonstrate:
  • The competency to manage private as well as public enterprises, government departments or sections to the benefit of all stakeholders.
  • Competency in solving economics decision-making problems pertaining to various situations in a practical way by applying acquired theoretical knowledge.
  • Mastery of subject theory and practice so that the qualifier has the capacity to set sound economic policies and held their implementation.
  • The ability to execute the tasks of planning, organising, advising, leading, controlling and communication effectively in a variety of institutional environment.
  • The competency to manage limited Resources to optimum use.
  • The attitude and competency to apply appropriate ethical standards responsibility and discipline in fulfilling their duties while showing sensitivity to cultural and environmental issues.
  • Proficiency in the use and evaluation of information technology and systems.
  • The ability to communicate and work with effectively with multi-disciplinary teams doing multiple tasks.
  • The competency to conduct research including both primary and secondary data collection, analysis of the data and presentation of the findings in a technical report.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • The acquired competence and skills will be evaluated at the hand of formative assessment methods like assignments, case studies, group discussions, and tests.
  • Diagnostic assessment will be applied to pin-point general misinterpretations and mistakes through the application of feed-back on tests, suggested solutions to applied problems and case studies, as well as personal guidance.
  • Summative assessment, such as examinations, will be done reflecting on the overall achievement of learners and personal consultations.
  • Evaluative assessment of learner achievements will be conducted on a continuous basis as part of promoting improvement and for the purpose of curriculum development. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

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

    Horizontal articulation:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Economics, Level 8.

    Vertical articulation:
  • Master of Commerce in Economics, Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    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 Fort Hare 


    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.