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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
17506  Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management 
ORIGINATOR
University of Venda 
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  Generic Management 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 6  NQF Level 07  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   2033-06-30  

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 
1. To provide prospective entrepreneurs with intellectual, entrepreneurial and practical skills in order to establish and manage their own business efficiently and effectively.
2. To provide potential business managers with intellectual, entrepreneurial and practical skills relevant to the dynamic market environment in order to manage a business efficiently and effectively.
3. To prepare learners for further advancement in Business Management.
4. To prepare learners in the problem-solving approach in their learning and to inculcate in them the ethical responsibility towards their prospective work place and the community at large. 

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:
  • Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 with endorsement.
    Or
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelor's studies. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Identify, analyse, formulate and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
    2. Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community.
    3. Organising and management oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
    4. Using science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
    5. Communicating using visual aids, mathematical and language skills in the modes of oral and or written persuasion.
    6. Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

    Associated assessment outcomes:
  • Solve problems by means of exploring, and critically evaluating abstract and personal situations.
  • Solve problems by generating alternative strategies for dealing with those problems.
  • Establish and manage own business.
  • Manage a business as a professional manager.
  • Be conversant with the functional areas of a business (General Management, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Public Relations, Financial Management, Human Resources Management, Purchasing Management etc.).
  • Formulate and execute a research study.
  • Compile of a business plan. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Qualification is awarded on successful completion of all the prescribed modules to year 3.

    2. The following formative and summative continuous assessments apply:
  • Assessments: 50%.
  • Assignment/class work: 25%.
  • Group Project: 25%.

    Integrated assessment incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved:
    1. Written assessments.
    2. Oral assessments.

    Other:
    Group Projects.
    Assignments. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following 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:
  • Bachelor of Commerce, Level 7.

    Vertical articulation:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management, Level 8. 
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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 Venda 


    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.