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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Advanced Diploma: Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
48825	Advanced Diploma: Management
ORIGINATOR
Eduvos (Pty) Ltd (previously known as Midrand Graduate Institute and later to Pearson Institute of Higher Education)
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Advanced Diploma	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Generic Management
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	167	Level 6	NQF Level 07	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		EXCO 0415/23	2021-07-01	2023-04-18
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-04-18		2027-04-18

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 ADM is a part-time programme designed to assist current and future managers who wish to acquire a practical and relevant management qualification. A key objective is to give newly appointed managers, or experienced managers who lack the appropriate academic qualifications, the opportunity to gain valuable training at postgraduate level. Further, this qualification serves as an access programme to higher level management studies by providing a sound basis in management learning for those students who wish to progress on to the MBA Programme. Rationale The ADM Programme at Midrand Graduate Institute provides a different and needed model of higher education in the field of management, some of its characteristics being: As well as providing the students with a solid grounding in the academic theory underpinning the main principles of Management, the curriculum includes a significant experiential component. The programme is designed specifically to allow successful learners to proceed to the MBA Programme should they so wish. Coupled with the curriculum model described above, the classes are small and thus the resulting staff : student ratio makes it possible for students to receive individual and specialised attention. Further, the Programme contributes to regional and national goals in a variety of ways, including: Broadening access to higher education Recognition of prior learning Inclusion of certain generic competencies Inclusion of certain specific management competencies Ensuring that students will be employable on graduation, but at the same time will have the knowledge base to continue with further learning.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A recognised undergraduate degree, or another similar qualification (such as a National Higher Diploma, National Diploma, IMM Diploma, IPM Diploma, etc) and appropriate work experience; OR Considerable (more than 5 years) work experience combined with study towards a tertiary qualification; OR Considerable and appropriate managerial experience. An applicant is eligible for admission if s/he meets one or more of the following criteria: Has a recognised undergraduate degree, or another similar qualification (such as a National Higher Diploma, National Diploma, IMM Diploma, IPM Diploma, etc) and appropriate work experience. Has considerable (more than 5 years) work experience and has studied towards / completed a tertiary qualification. Has considerable and appropriate managerial experience. Applicants are required to submit additional information upon application. This information includes A condensed curriculum vitae, A biographical essay, An employer's report. Applicants may be required to attend an interview with Milpark Business School's Admission Board. Final admission will be granted to a candidate based on his/her entrance qualifications, work experience and, if appropriate, the interview. Recognition of prior learning In terms of admission to the programme, prior learning is recognised as follows: In the absence of an undergraduate degree or similar qualification, appropriate work experience at a management level may be considered as a qualifying criterion. In terms of the curriculum for the ADM programme, prior learning is recognised in the following ways: A student, who has completed a specific module/subject at Midrand Graduate Institute, may apply for credit for that module/subject; A student, who has completed the equivalent of a specific module/subject either at Midrand Graduate Institute or at another recognised higher education institution, may apply for exemption from that module/subject; In the case of a practically orientated module/subject, a student who is able to demonstrate appropriate competence may be granted exemption from that module/subject.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

Y

QUALIFICATION RULES

N/A

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Generic competencies The ability to analyse complex issues, think critically and appreciate alternative perspectives. The ability to collect, analyse and present information. A knowledge of the use of technology. The ability to use technology and other methods of presentation for communication purposes. The ability to identify and suggest possible solutions to a problem. The ability to work as a member of a team. The ability to organise work requirements so as to meet set deadlines. The realisation that management education does not exist in a vacuum and the ability to relate the educational experience to broader society. Fundamental competencies Business Ethics An understanding of the role of ethics in decision-making in business, including ethics related to corporate responsibility, affirmative action, AIDS, sexual harassment and retrenchment. Human Resource Management I A sound knowledge of the theoretical principles underlying human resource management, including perspectives on general and work behaviour, human development, learning, perception, cognition, motivation, attitudes and values, leadership, and aggression and conflict. Marketing I A sound knowledge of the theoretical principles underlying the marketing environment, market segmentation, product, distribution, price, promotion and marketing strategy. Business Management IA A sound knowledge of the theoretical principles underlying business management, general management and the functional management of an enterpriseThis includes an understanding of the business organisation and its environment, leadership and control in management, public relations, the integrated marketing strategy and general business management. End-User Computing A sound knowledge of the theory of and practical skills in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. Core competencies Management at the Functional Level The ability to explain the link between the main business functions and business strategy. The ability to explain the role of each of the functions in achieving organisational effectiveness. An awareness and understanding of the key functional issues affecting specific organisations. A sound understanding of the role of finance and accounting in an organisation. A sound understanding of the nature of operations across a broad span of economic activity. The ability to illustrate the different ways in which operations can be designed and activities laid out A sound understanding of marketing strategy and the ability to draw up a marketing plan. A sound understanding of the responsibilities and functions of the human resource function and the factors that influence human resource planning. The Managerial Environment An in-depth understanding of some of the key national and international trends affecting management decisions and performance in the public and private sectors. The ability to evaluate, select and apply concepts of environmental analysis. The ability to research, evaluate and present key external trends and issues affecting operational and strategic decisions of a specific organisation. The ability to ascertain how companies must act responsibly towards the environment. The ability to demonstrate a holistic view of the world. Project Innovation The ability to establish personal and group objectives and the link between them. The ability to demonstrate that project work can be used to develop and implement innovative changes in organisations. The ability to complete successfully a project dealing with innovation in an organisation.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Generic competencies Projects, assignments and examinations. Projects, assignments and examinations. Class and Project presentations. Class and Project presentations. Case-study based assignments and examinations. Group and syndicate projects and assignments. Deadlines set for various assessment components. Participation in Guest Speaker programme, case-study based assignments and research project. Fundamental competencies Tests, assignments and examinations. Core competencies Assignments. Integrated assessment Midrand Graduate Institute practices an integrated system of assessment, in terms of which students are assessed on an ongoing basis. Students are required to complete class tests, assignments (including practical work and projects) and examinations, the results of which count towards the final mark for each module. The components of the final mark are determined separately for each module.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

To our knowledge, this Programme has not been assessed internationally. However, given that: The curriculum incorporates the latest standards and practices in the discipline, Well-qualified academics and industry practitioners act as external examiners and moderators of the Programme, We have no reason to doubt that the quality and content of our Programme would meet international standards.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

With regard to vertical articulation, one purpose of the ADM Programme is to provide a sound basis in management learning for those students who wish to progress on to the MBA Programme. Upon successful completion of the ADM Programme, a student will be eligible to apply for admission to the MBA Programme. In terms of horizontal articulation: A student who transfers to another programme within Midrand Graduate Institute will be given credit for relevant modules successfully completed towards the ADM Programme; Students who, having completed certain modules in the ADM Programme at Midrand Graduate Institute, wish to transfer to another tertiary level institution, are able to apply successfully for exemption from relevant modules on the basis of modules passed at Midrand Graduate Institute. One of the objectives of our rigorous external moderation and examination procedure, and of our ongoing interaction with academic staff of other tertiary level institutions, is to ensure that the content and standard of our curriculum is such that our students will have the opportunity for both vertical and horizontal articulation, both within and outside of Midrand Graduate Institute.

MODERATION OPTIONS

All final assessments of all modules of the curriculum are moderated by academic staff of public higher education institutions or by appropriately qualified industry practitioners.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

N/A

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

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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All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.