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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Commerce Honours

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
2737	Bachelor of Commerce Honours
ORIGINATOR
University of Durban Westville
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	128	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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of the qualification is:

To provide an opportunity for learners to obtain detailed knowledge of the discipline concerned and to create an awareness of the variety of institutional contexts in which it is applied

To give students the opportunity to become acquainted with the practical application of the principles, theories and models of the discipline in the work environment.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Entry requirements of the qualification: -

To enrol for this degree the student must possess a B.Com or equivalent bachelor of degree, with an average mark of at least 60% for the level 3 modules

Specific disciplines may also set other pre-entrance requirements, for example, in Industrial Psychology other assessment strategies include performance at an interview, performance in psychometric tests and knowledge in research methodology.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) graduate is able to:

Demonstrate insight and competence in theory and context of the discipline

Demonstrate knowledge and the ability to apply research methodologies and techniques to the discipline concerned as a field of study.

Conduct research in the Human Resource environment.

Analyse the individual, group and organisation to determine effectiveness of the operation

Assist in planning the careers of individuals and conduct counselling sessions.

Have an appreciation of the Human Resource function in an institution

Apply their theoretical knowledge in the practical situation through the analysis of case studies.

Develop a training manual to improve effectiveness of employees.

Be able to present a training programme in a particular field.

Identify motivational levels of individuals and groups.

Determine the training needs of employees in the workplace

Develop a manpower plan for the organisation

Understand the importance of Industrial Relations and collective bargaining

Be aware of the legal policies and procedure related to the individual in the work place

Evaluate the value of negotiation and bargaining

Transfer theoretical knowledge to a research project in the work place

Study, organise and critically evaluate information and systematically relate it to different contexts of the discipline concerned

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Integrated assessment

Assessment of module work during semester.

Written examination in the form of applied questions and the analysis of case studies.

The assessment strategies used to indicate the integration of knowledge, skills and attitudes learnt will be tested through: -

Summary achievements of the application of theories in the practical work situation in the form of reports.

Portfolios of related career opportunities in specified areas of the discipline.

Written report or research project submitted by the student to indicate ability to solve problems in the practical environment.

Case studies.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

The credits from other programmes will make a contribution to the new direction.

Student with relevant modules from Business Management and Psychology could move across to studies in Social Science, Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations.

Possibilities for internal articulation exists within the Faculty of Commerce and Administration

MODERATION OPTIONS

Students

Specialists in the field provide guidelines in the development of the programme to ensure relevance in the workplace.

These include: -

Specialists in the Private and Public Sector

Specialists from other academic institutions

Academic from overseas academic institutions

Government: Local, provincial and national officials who provide guidelines for quality and assessment standards.

Professional Bodies, such as, the Health Professions Council of South Africa for the discipline of Industrial Psychology and Public Accountant' and Auditors' Board/South African Institute of Chartered Accountants in the field of Accountancy.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The internal assessor will include the lecturer of the module, the Head of Department and assessors selected in the field of specialisation together with experience and academic qualification.

The external assessor will be selected in the field of specialisation together with experience and academic qualification form leading institutions

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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