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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Commerce Honours: Strategic Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
3147	Bachelor of Commerce Honours: Strategic 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		Generic Management
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	160	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
73770	Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Strategic 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 competencies and practical skills in the organisation, analysis, interpretation and application of advanced strategic management principles. They should be able to reflect on strategic managerial decisions and be able to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of management as a practice.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners accessing this qualification should demonstrate their ability to read, analyse and reflect on study material and relevant literature on a graduate level (NQF 6). Learners should be able to communicate effectively using academic Afrikaans/English in written and oral form. Learners must be able to manage their own study programme and time effectively. Learners must have acquired applied competence in strategic management context and be able to take managerial decisions in the context of the strategic management profession.

A potential learner should be in possession of a B Com degree (or similar) on NQF level 6 with Business Management (or similar) as one of the core modules on NQF level 6.

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 Strategic Management in problem-identification and solving correctly and reflect on the application made on the process of problem solving. (Problem solving skills)

2. Plan and execute research in strategic business management by gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpreting the relevant information correctly and reflecting on research. (Research skills)

3. Demonstrate effective communication competence with the different role players in the management field and applying the theoretical principles of communication (oral/written) and reflect on the applications made. (Communication skills)

4. Accountably develop a theoretical and practical macro-vision of strategic management nationally and globally in terms of socio-cultural, economic, institutional, technological and political macro-factors reflecting on the differences among countries, even countries within the same region. (Develop a macro-vision)

5. Effectively and responsibly organise and co-ordinate resources and opportunities in the field of strategic management by applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application. (Entrepreneurship)

6. Accept the responsibility for their own activities in the field of strategic management and learning by applying the concepts of self-management. (Self-responsibility skills)

7. Practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationships with others and work effectively in self-directed management teams by implementing the relevant theory of teamwork and reflect on the implementation thereof. (Team ship)

8. Utilise appropriate management information systems effectively in the strategic business management environment as a bases for sound managerial decision-making. (Technological and environmental literacy)

9. Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire the different competencies of a business manager. (Explore learning strategies)

10. Promote responsible local and global citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of strategic management capabilities. (Promoting citizenship)

11. Practice acceptable social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity towards the people of the business communities and the community at large by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflect on the applications made within the context of cultural diversity. (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)

12. Acquire acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into the different sectors of the business industry, utilising the theoretical principles and reflect on the applications thereof. (Employment seeking skills)

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Can the learners demonstrate their ability to identify and solve problems in the field of business management correctly by applying the relevant theoretical principles and reflect on the application made according to standards? (Problem solving skills)

2. Are the learners able to plan and exercise research in the field of business management according to standards, including gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpreting of information on business management issues correctly by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflect on the research undertaken? (Research skills)

3. Can the learners communicate according to standards effectively, orally and in writing, with the different role players in the management field by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflect on the applications made? (Communication skills)

4. Have the learners developed an accountable theoretical and practical macro-vision of business management nationally and globally, according to standards? (Develop a macro-vision)

5. Are the learners able to, effectively and responsibly, organise and co-ordinate resources and opportunities in the field of business by applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application made (entrepreneurship) and accept responsibility for their own activities in the field of business management? (Responsibility skills)

6. Do learners demonstrate, according to standards, accept the responsibility for their own activities in the field of business management? (Self-responsibility skills)

7. Can the learners practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationships with others and work effectively in a self-directed team by implementing the relevant theory and reflect on the implementation made? (Team ship)

8. Are the learners able to utilise, according to standards, appropriate technology (in creating sound management information systems) effectively in the management environment? (Technological and environmental literacy)

9. Are the learners able to explore different effective learning strategies, according to standards, to acquire the different capabilities of a business manager? (Explore learning strategies)

10. Are the learners able to practice social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity according to standards, towards the people of the different communities and role players in strategic management industries, by applying the appropriate theoretical principles and reflect on the applications made? (Cultural and aesthetic sensitivity)

11. Are the learners able to promote responsible global citizenship, according to standards, through their approach/attitude towards the holistic application of management capabilities in business? (Promoting citizenship)

12. Do the learners demonstrate the acceptable employment seeking skills, according to standards, for entry into the different sectors of the business industry by applying the theoretical principles of employment-seeking skills and reflect on the application thereof? (Employment seeking skills)

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
Learners are continuously assessed via practical group and class assignments, essays, presentations, informal class tests and formal modular tests in a written mode. In addition, learners assess themselves and others and reflect on the dynamics of these processes.

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 3 hour examination at the end of every module (per module).

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

1. Access to qualifications on a lower level:
Learners who have completed this programme can apply to be admitted to any strategic management or related programme on certificate, diploma or degree level (NQF level 5 or 6)

2. Access to qualifications on the same level:
Learners who are (have been) registered for a similar/related programme at another institution for higher education, registered with the NQF, will be considered with the permission of the Dean of the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences. Such learners will retain credit for relevant modules that have been passed at the previous institution. The recognition of such modules is subject to the approval thereof by the aforementioned Dean.

3. Access to qualifications on a higher level:
Having obtained this qualification, the following possibilities for further study in higher education programmes exist:
*An M Com (Business Management) or an MBA on NQF level 8;
*An M Com dissertation study on NQF level 8.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Both internal and external examiners will be appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences upon recommendation by the Department of Business Management at this institution.
External examiners have to approve all examination papers and must mark a minimum number of answering papers as specified by the Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (RAU).
At least one internal and external examiner per module will be appointed. External examiners with at least a Master's degree in the job related or learning area experience will be selected from the different higher education institutions or other educational organisations in South Africa or abroad.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Formal qualified assessors for assessing learning in terms of foundational, practical and reflexive outcomes per module, with at least a Master's degree in the related field of study (with knowledge and experience in relevant assessment practices), will be appointed by the Faculty of Economic and Management Science of this institution upon recommendation by the Department of Business Management and with the approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences.
Assessors should have at least five years of job related or learning area experience to be able to act as assessors.
Assessors should be SAQA accredited with at least three years of 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.

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:

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