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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Environmental Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
20644	Master of Environmental Management
ORIGINATOR
University of Natal
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
Master's Degree	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Generic Management
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	128	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	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
72910	Master of Environmental Management	Level 8 and above	Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+	128	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

To produce leaders in the field of environmental management. Graduates are equipped to make a contribution to a wide range of environmental issues and to provide leadership in integrating the concept of environmental sustainability into the broader South African society and economy. The curriculum provides opportunities for the advancement of inter-disciplinary thinking through its core modules. Based on a sound understanding of the functioning of natural and social systems, integrative and problem-solving activities focus on adding value to the undergraduate and Honours training. In addition to providing integration and breadth, the programme aims through its specialist modules, to develop specialist, in-depth knowledge that builds on the disciplinary foundation of the former degree. The programme is underpinned by the theory of sustainable development and fosters the development of graduates who have an advanced theoretical understanding of complex problems and who are able to contribute to their solution through independent and critical analysis.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

This can be demonstrated by the possession of a relevant Honours degree from any NQF accredited programme or international equivalent (4-year degree) in the fields of Geography, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, any Natural Science (e.g. Biology, Geology, Chemistry etc.). Other combinations of qualifications and prior experience will be with permission from Senate.

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EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Have an advanced understanding of selected specialist fields of knowledge, including exposure to the frontiers of knowledge, as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the integrative nature of environmental problems and the management thereof.
2. Be capable of sophisticated independent critical analysis and interpretation of the relevant literature, new data and situations, and complex environmental management problems using a wide range of techniques / methods.
3. Be able to communicate effectively and engage in dialogue with a learned or professional group.
4. Be able to use well-developed research skills, including computer and language skills (written and oral).
5. Be able to demonstrate leadership, negotiation and conflict management skills.
6. Be capable of integrative problem solving based on a holistic and synthesizing mode of thinking.
7. Have the ability to apply, adapt and extend existing competencies to novel circumstances.
8. Be able to contribute to the advancement of sustainable development in an ethical and responsible manner.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Pass coursework modules with a total credit value of at least 64. Passes in these modules will demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to fulfil outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
2. Submit a research dissertation that is assessed as satisfactory by an internal and an external examiner and that has the potential for at least one publication in a peer-reviewed journal. This provides the integrative assessment emphasising outcomes 6, 7 and 8.

Integrated Assessment

The University of Natal is currently reforming its assessment strategies to include the assessment of applied competence for each qualification. In the meantime, a combination of continuous assessment and traditional written examinations serve to assess the integration of all / most of the learning outcomes for each module in a qualification.

Candidates will demonstrate their ability and proficiency in each of the learning outcomes. These are assessed in an integrated manner by assignments, tutorials, oral presentations and examinations. The research dissertation assesses learners' integration of knowledge and competencies acquired in other modules making up these programmes. A high level of integration across diverse disciplines, including the natural and social sciences, is required in this programme, and integrative modules form an important part of the curriculum.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Coursework modules offered in this programme can be taken by students on other post-graduate programmes within this University and by other higher education institutions provided the pre-requisites have been met.

MODERATION OPTIONS

The ETQA system for HE is not yet fully developed. Until such time as it is, procedures described under Assessor Criteria will suffice. All assessments are second-examined by suitably qualified external examiners.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Until the HEQC establishes a registration system for assessors in the HET Band, the University of Natal assumes that, on the basis of its rigorous selection criteria for the appointment of academic staff (who also have opportunities for staff development in assessment), staffs are competent to assess students on the modules they teach. This assessment is quality assured via a university system of internal moderation and external examination. External examiners are appointed for their teaching and disciplinary expertise and subject to the approval of Faculty Boards. The University of Natal ruling is that 66 % of all assessments at exit level, i.e. leading to a qualification, are externally examined.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

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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.

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