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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Doctor of Commerce: Human Resources Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
3273	Doctor of Commerce: Human Resources 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
Doctoral Degree	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Human Resources
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 10	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
73852	Doctor of Commerce in Human Resource Management	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 10	360	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with the competence on an expert level for designing and developing organization developmental and human resources management processes and interventions. The qualification will make it possible for learners to take a leadership role in the field of Organization Development, Organizational Behaviour, and Human Resource Management and to coach and sponsor other learners in the future.

This programme will prepare learners to reflect on their own policies and procedures in the field of Organization Design and Development and Strategic Human Resource Management and to reflect on the effect thereof in the context of business, organizations, communities and in the lives of individuals. Lastly it will prepare learners to become scientific leaders in the fields of Organization Development, Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management and Business Management.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Qualifying learners must have acquired intellectual and specialized competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation, understanding and application of Organization Development and Human Resource Management principles. The learner should further develop research, writing and creative thinking skills in Organization Development and Human Resource Management.

A potential learner should possess a Masters Degree in Industrial Psychology or Human Resource Management on NQF level 8. Alternatively any other qualification 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 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 theoretical principles of problem identification and solving in the field of Economic, Business and People Management on an expert level and reflect on the application made (problem solving skills);

2. Make a contribution to Science by planning and conducting 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 on an expert level by utilising the relevant theoretical research principles and reflecting on the research undertaken (research skills)

3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing on an expert level 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 skills)

4. Developed a theoretical and practical macro vision on an expert level, 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 organize and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of economic, business and people management by applying the relevant theoretical aspects on an expert level and reflecting on the application thereof (entrepreneurship)

6. Accept the 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 relationships with others and work effectively in a team by implementing the relevant theory and reflect on the implementation thereof (team ship)

8. Utilize appropriate management technology (e.g. computer, internet and e-m ail) effectively in the Economic, Business and People Management environment (technological and environmental literacy)

9. Explore different effective learning strategies to acquire different skills on an expert level within the field of Economic, Business and People Management (explore learning strategies)

10. Promote responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of management capabilities within the field of economic, l business and people management (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 reflect 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 utilising the theoretical principles and reflecting on the application thereof (employment seeking skills)

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Can 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 organizations and in the lives of individuals by applying the advanced theoretical and practical principles on an expert level and reflecting on the application made. (problem solving skills);

2. Are the learners able to plan and conduct advanced levels of diagnosis, investigation and/or 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 outcome of their findings thus making a contribution on an expert level. (research skills)

3. Can the learners communicate effectively orally and in writing on an expert level 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 skills)

4. Have the learners developed an accountable and effective theoretical and practical macro vision on an expert level of economic, business and people management internationally, nationally, provincially/regionally and locally. (development of macro vision)

5. Are the learners able to effectively and responsibly organize and coordinate resources and opportunities in the field of economic, business and people management by applying relevant theoretical aspects on an expert level 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 learners practice acceptable social sensitivity in the relationships with others and work effectively in a team by implementing the relevant theory on an expert level and reflect on the implementation thereof? (team ship)

8. Are the learners able to utilize 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 effective learning strategies to acquire different skills on an expert level 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 executive management capabilities within the field of economic, business and people management? (promoting citizenship)

11. Are the learners able to 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 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 and reflecting on the application thereof.(employment seeking skills)

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:

Learners are continuously assessed via written assignments that will be utilised as an entry requirement for exam modules 1 - 4. The formal assessment by lecturers will contribute at least 40% of the formative assessment for a modular mark. A participative assessment process will allocate a mark of 10% for contribution to discussion forums. External and internal assessors will assess modules 5 - 7. A minimum modular mark of 50% is required for entry into summative assessment. Learners will participate in self-assessment of written assignments and projects for modules 5 - 7. A mark will be allocated for 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 written examination for modules 1 - 4. The examination may take various forms such as take-home format. 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 for modules. Either the individual project in organisational context or the research project (depending on the elected option of the learner) will be submitted for external examination.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Access to qualifications on a lower level:
Learners who wish to gain access to certificates, diplomas or degrees on NQF level 5 to 7 may be allowed, subject to approval by the Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences and a panel of participating departments. Credit will be retained for modules passed previously.

Access to qualifications on the same level:
Midstream entry will not be possible for this degree. Learners who want to switch to another qualification or other modules at this institution, may do so subject to certain time limits. They will retain full credit for modules that have been passed.
If learners want to continue their studies at another higher educational institution, they may switch towards the end of the first four modules. These will also have to be in accordance with the regulations of other institutions.

Access to qualifications on a higher level:
Having achieved this qualification at NQF level 8 learners may wish to acquire further degrees in other related fields.

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 Human Resource Management at this institution.

At least one internal and external examiner will be appointed, but both examiners for projects as well as the research components may also be external. The thesis or research supervisor shall not serve as an examiner of the final research. External examiners with a doctoral degree who hold senior positions in academic institutions will be selected from within the different higher education institutions or other educational institutions in South Africa or abroad.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Formal qualified assessors for assessing learners in terms of foundational, practical and reflexive outcomes per module, with at least a doctoral degree in the related field of study, will be appointed by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences of this institution 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 endorsements. Name may change.

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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