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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Commerce Honours: Human Resource Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
18991	Bachelor of Commerce Honours: Human Resource Management
ORIGINATOR
Rand Afrikaans University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Honours Degree	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Human Resources
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	180	Level 7	NQF Level 08	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 2663/05	2006-07-01	2009-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30		2013-06-30

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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
73762	Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management	Level 7	NQF Level 08	120	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with applied competence on a senior level in the mastering, analysis, interpretation and understanding of organisational development and human resources management principles and methods. The qualification could put the learner in a position to work as a human resource practitioner or a manager in organisations.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing material this qualification should demonstrate their ability to read study material with understanding and interpret relevant literature on a graduate level.
Learners must be able to communicate effectively using academic Afrikaans/English in written and oral form. Learners must be able to study independently and to manage his/her own studies, applying effective time planning. The learner should have developed applied competence in acquisition and application of Organisation Behaviour and Human Resources Management principles.

A potential learner should possess a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management on NQF level 6. Alternatively any other qualification or related experience that is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Human Resource Management (RAU) may be considered.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

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 University concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds with 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.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The learners should be able to:

1. Demonstrate their competence at applying the basic theoretical principles of identification and solving in the field of economic, business and people management and reflecting on the application made. (Problem solving skills)

2. Understand and apply the principles of 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 and the implications of the research. (Research skills)

3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing 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 skill)

4. Be accountable for developing a 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. (Development of macro-vision)

5. Effectively and responsibly organise and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of economic, business and people management by applying relevant theoretical principles and reflect on the application thereof. (Entrepreneurship)

6. Accept responsibility for their own activities in the field of economic, business and people management. (Entrepreneurship, self-responsibility skills)

7. Practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationship with others and work effectively in a team by implementing the relevant theory and reflecting on the implementation thereof. (Team ship)

8. Utilise appropriate management technology (e.g. computer, Internet and e-mail) effectively in the economic, business and people management environment. (Technological and environmental literacy)

9. Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire the different skills within the field of economic, business and people management. (Explore learning strategies)

10. Promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of theoretical principles within the field of economic, business and people management both at a local and national level. (Promoting citizenship)

11. Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the different role players in the economic, business and people management industry by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflecting on the application made. (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)

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

1. Do the learners demonstrate their ability to identify and solve problems in the field of economic, business and people management in general, and more specifically by effecting change in organisations, by applying the theoretical and practical principles and reflecting on the application made? (Problem solving skills)

2. Are the learners able to understand and apply principles of 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 implications of the findings of other researchers? (Research skills)

3. Can the learners communicate effectively orally and in writing with different role players in the filed of economic, business and people management by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflecting on the application made? (Communication skills)

4. Have the learners developed an accountable theoretical and practical macro-vision of economic, business and people management nationally and internationally, provincially/regionally and locally? (Development of macro-vision)

5. Are the learners able to effectively and responsibly organise and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of economics, business and people management applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application thereof? (Entrepreneurship)

6. Are the learners able to use initiative and accept the responsibility for their own activities in the field of economic, business and people management? (Entrepreneurship, self-responsibility skills)

7. Can the learner practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationship with others and work effectively in a team by implementing the relevant theory and reflecting on the implementation thereof? (Team ship)

8. Are the learners able to utilise appropriate management technology (e.g. computer and e-mail) effectively in the economic, business and people management environment? (Technological and environmental literacy)

9. Are the learners able to explore different learning strategies to acquire the different skills within the field of economic, business and people management? (Explore learning strategies)

10. Are the learners able to promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of theoretical principles within the field of economic, business and people management? (Promoting citizenship)

11. Are the learners able to practice social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity, towards the different role players in the economic, business and people management industry by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflect on the application made? (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)

12. Do the learners demonstrate the 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 seeking skills and reflecting on the application thereof? (Employment seeking skills)

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
Continuous assessment:
Learners are continuously assessed via written assignments that will be utilised as an entry requirement for exam purposes. The formal assessment 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 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 practices that will be implemented:
Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of a written examination for all modules. 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.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

1. Access to qualifications on a lower level
The learner will be able to access certificates, diplomas or degrees on NQF levels 5 or 6 in the field of Human Resource Management and gain credit for modules passed depending on the admission requirements of the qualification.

2. Access to qualifications on the same level:
Entry in mid-stream
Learners who are (or have been) registered for this or another related qualification on NQF level 7 at another educational institution, will be permitted to enter mid-stream provided that the required substructure is compatible with the current program for this degree. Such learners will retain credit for subjects that have been passed, after recognition by the previous institution and the Dean of the Economic and Management Sciences (RAU).

Exit in mid-stream
Learners who wish to switch to another qualification or other modules at this institution, may do so subject to certain limits. They will retain full credit for modules that have been passed. If learners want to continue their studies at another educational institution, they may switch on completion of semester 1. This will need to be in accordance with the regulations of other institutions.

3. Access to qualifications on a higher level:
Having obtained this qualification, the following possibilities for further study exist, namely a master's degree programme in Human Resources Management on NQF level 8 at any university.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Both internal and external examiners will be appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Economic Management Sciences upon recommendation by the Department of Human Resource Management AT RAU.

At least one internal examiner will be appointed for each module and one external examiner for the entire program. External examiners, preferably with a doctoral degree, will be selected from the various higher education institutions in South Africa.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Formally qualified assessors for assessing learners in terms of foundational, practical and reflexive outcomes per module, with preferably a masters degree in the related field of study, will be appointed by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, RAU upon recommendation by the particular department.
Assessors should have job related or learning area experience to be able to act as an assessor.
Assessors should be SAQA accredited with assessment experience in the related field of study.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006.

NOTES

New endorsement.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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