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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

B Com: Intrepreneurial Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
49071	B Com: Intrepreneurial 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
National First Degree	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Generic Management
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	426	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	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		2015-06-30

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
73715	B Com: Intrepreneurial Management	Level 6	NQF Level 07	426	Complete
102438	Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management	Not Applicable	NQF Level 07	360	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with intellectual competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, analysis, interpretation and application of underlying theories, models and approaches in entrepreneurship. Learners should be able to reflect on the economic realities in the Small, Medium and Macro Enterprises (SMME'S) as well as in bigger organisations, and obtain applied competence in entrepreneurship.
The qualification will develop the learner in preparation for a career as an entrepreneurial person or as an employee in Small, Medium and Macro Enterprises (SMME'S), and provide scientific-based knowledge to prepare learners for further study programs.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Applied competence as outcome

Learners accessing this qualification should demonstrate their ability to read, analyse and reflect on study material and relevant literature on a grade 12 level (NQF 4). Learners should be able to communicate using academic Afrikaans/English in written and oral form to enable them to: develop a logical argument, take notes during lectures, participate in discussions, produce factual information, debates in a critical manner and to reflect on learning experiences. Learners must be able to manage their own study programme and time in order to work and study independently.

Rules of access

A potential learner should possess: a university entrance qualification/university admission certificate, matriculation mathematics with a minimum mark of at least 40 % (E) on the higher grade or standard grade or a pass mark in NTC V or T2 Mathematics, a D-symbol in Afrikaans First Language or English First Language on the higher grade or a C-symbol in Afrikaans Second Language or English Second Language on the higher grade, a minimum M-score of 12 calculated by using the following:

A-SYMBOL: HG = 5, SG = 4

B-SYMBOL: HG = 4, SG = 3

C-SYMBOL: HG = 3, SG = 2

D-SYMBOL: HG = 2, SG = 1

E-SYMBOL OR LESS: HG = 1, SG = 0

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 and experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds to 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?

QUALIFICATION RULES

N/A

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The learners should be able to:

1. Demonstrate their competence at applying the basic theoretical principles of problem identification and solving in the field of entrepreneurship correctly and reflect on the application made on the process of problem solving, showing a systematic and coherent body of knowledge of entrepreneurship by solving abstract problems (problem solving skills).

2. Plan and execute wide-ranging, specialized and basic research in entrepreneurship by gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpreting the relevant information correctly and reflecting on research undertaken, utilizing specialized skills across the field of study (research skills).

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

4. Accountably develop a theoretical and practical macro vision of entrepreneurship 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, exercising significant judgment in a range of situations and generate ideas through the analysis of information and concepts.(develop a macro-vision).

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

6. Accept the complete responsibility for their own activities in the field of entrepreneurship and learning by solving case studies and completing individual assignments (self responsibility skills).

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

8. Utilise highly specialized technical and scholastic skills across the area of study appropriate management information system effectively in the business 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 and a entrepreneur (explore learning strategies).

10. Promote responsible local and global citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of entrepreneurial 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 application 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 application thereof (employment seeking skills).

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Do the learners demonstrate their ability to identify and solve problems in the field of entrepreneurship correctly by applying the relevant theoretical principles and reflect on the application made according to standards, showing a systematic and coherent body of knowledge of entrepreneurship by solving abstract problems (problem solving skills).

2. Are the learners able to plan and exercise research in the field of entrepreneurship according to standards, including the gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpretation of information on entrepreneurial 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 field of entrepreneurship by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflect on the application made? (communication skills).

4. Have the learners developed a theoretical and practical macrovision of entrepreneurship nationally and internationally according to standards? (development of macrovision).

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

6. Do learners demonstrate, according to standards, acceptable responsibility for their own learning activities in the field of entrepreneurship? (responsibility skills).

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

8. Are the learners able to utilise according to standards, appropriate technology (in creating sound management information systems) effectively in the business 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 business manager and a entrepreneur? (explore learning strategies).

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

11. Are the learners able to practise social, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity, according to standards, towards the people of the different business communities and the role players in the business 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, 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).

Integrated Assessment

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. They also do independent research that leads to scientific assignments. In addition, learners will assess themselves as well as the work of each other and reflect on the dynamics of this process.

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 two or three hour examination, one per module towards the end of the module on the study material covered in the module.

Pass requirements that will be implemented

Learners have to obtain at least 40% in the formative assessment practices in order to gain entrance to the summative assessment. Learners pass a module if they attain at least 40% in the summative assessment and a final mark of at least 50%. The final mark is calculated by combing the formative and summative marks in a 50:50 ratio.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

N/A

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Access to qualifications on a lower level

Learners can exit to a Advanced Certificate in Work Ownership (NQF 5) after the successful completion of the first academic year of the B Com (Intrapreneurial Management), and an Diploma in Work Ownership (NQF 5) after the successful completion of the second academic year of the B Com (Intrapreneurial Management). It should also be possible to gain access to unit standards and extra curricular courses or programmes on NQF level 4 or 5 at this University or elsewhere.

Access to qualifications on the same level

Learners who are (or have been) registered for this or related qualification or short course at another higher education or accredited training institution will be allowed to enter on the same level, given the rules of access have been complied with. Such learners will, therefore, retain credit for relevant modules that have been passed, at the previous institution. The recognition of modules is subject to the approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (RAU).

Access to qualifications on a higher level

Having obtained this qualification, it should be possible for learners to gain access to honnours-programmes on NQF level 7.

MODERATION OPTIONS

External examiners will be appointed by the Faculty of Economic and Management Science.

At least one external examiner per module will be appointed. External examiners will be selected from different higher education institutions in South Africa or abroad according to their experience and qualifications. Moderators must have had prior higher education experience in setting examination papers, marking assignments or compiling course material. A moderator for this qualification must at least have a qualification on NQF level 7.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Formal qualified assessors for assessing learners in terms of foundational, practical and reflexive outcomes per module at the NQF level 7 will be appointed. The lecturer of the module will be accepted as an internal assessor. All internal and external assessors (moderators and examiners) will be nominated by the Faculty of Economic and Business Science. All assessors should be registered with the appropriate ETQA, requiring them to comply with the other criteria imposed by the relevant SGB.

Assessors external to the University (RAU) and with specialist academic knowledge in the relevant modules serve as external moderators for modules in the qualification. At least one external and one internal examiner per module will be appointed. Assessors should be SAQA accredited, with experience of assessment 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

This B Com with endorsement is not a new qualification. At the Department of Education it is included in the registration of the generic B Com, though Intrapreneurial Management is a new endorsement. Because of globalisation, redundancies and retrenchment the profile of work forces in the formal economic sector is changing. Job creation through the development of Small, Medium and Macro Enterprises (SMME'S) as well as more entrepreneurial behaviour in bigger organizations offer a solution. This qualification will empower learners to play a leading role in this development.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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