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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Business Administration

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
4909	Master of Business Administration
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Master's Degree	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Office Administration
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	300	Level 8 and above	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 10105/14	2015-07-01	2015-11-18
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2016-11-18		2019-11-18

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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
97397	Master of Business Administration	Not Applicable	NQF Level 09	186	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The aim of the MBA programme is to develop business leaders that can and want to make out country and companies competitive in rapid changing world. Students will be able to evaluate, prioritise and lead companies to implement relevant strategies and apply management principles across all the functions and operations.

The M BA programme consists of three components.

The aim of the first component is to give learners insight onto the dynamics of the socio-economic environment in which an organisation operates and to prepare them to function in a managerial capacity whilst interacting with the external environment.

The second component of the programme is designed to emphasise the principles and operation of the management process in order to develop those facets of learners' personalities which influence their managerial ability and in order to equip them with the managerial tools and techniques which enable them to use their managerial skills to the full potential in practice.

The third component involves practically oriented training in the management of the various functions of an organisation, coupled with a co-ordination course which concentrates mainly on the functions of top level management.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matriculation certificate
First degree: Any Bachelors degree
Other:
Candidates who completed the Senior Management Programme at the University of Pretoria, may after successful completion of a bridging programme, apply for admission to the M BA programme.

Sufficient and appropriate management experience after the acquisition of the B degree is essential. Currently, a minimum of three years' appropriate experience is considered sufficient. It is not necessary to have any previous training in the Economic Sciences. Candidates who do not have a sufficient and appropriate background in Accounting and/or Statistics are expected to follow an orientation course in the relevant subject before the start of the programme.

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EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Master in Business Administration (M BA)

Learning outcomes:
After completion of the programme the M BA graduate will be able to execute all the managerial functions in an integrated way and according to prevailing codes of conduct within any organisation.

Critical cross-field outcomes:
At the end of the M BA programme the graduate will:
Identifying and solve managerial problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made
Work effectively with employees and efficiently participate as a member of a team, group, organisation and community are the result of providing proper learning opportunities in group and organisational behaviour
Organise and manage him/herself and their managerial activities responsibly and effectively
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information and communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes or oral and/or written persuasion
Use economic and management science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility toward the environment and health and safety of others
Demonstrate and understand the world and an organisation as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation
Realise that he/she must contribute to the full personal development of every employee and the social and economic development of the community at large and be aware of the importance of:

reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively

participating as a responsible citizen in the life of local, national and global communities

being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts

exploring further education and alternative career opportunities

developing entrepreneurial skills and exploit opportunities in this regard

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The graduate must demonstrate in practice that he/she can take operational and strategic decision after analysing and integrating information in the following: Finance and accounting, Human resources, Marketing, Logistics, Economic trend analysis, Legal and tax requirements, Production and Procurement.
These decisions must make provision for the sustainable use of all the relevant resources.

Integrated assessment:
Simulations
Work-place assessments
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Other:
Mentorship system where groups of students analyse organisations, compile reports and make presentations on their findings.

Computer based assessments in the quantitative modules

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Related qualifications:
Postgraduate Diploma in Management
D BA

Postgraduate Diploma in Management serves as an entry point to the related qualification
D BA serves as an entry point to the related qualification

Postgraduate diploma in Management provides credits for the relate qualification

MODERATION OPTIONS

External assessors are involved for each of the learning fields. These assessors should meet the same requirements than those stated for assessors mentioned in Assessors criteria.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required:
At least a masters' degree in management or in the relevant learning field for which the assessor is appointed or selected

Career experience required:
At least five years of relevant experience in senior management or in the learning field for which the person serves as an assessor.

Other criteria:
An assessor for M BA programmes should be familiar with the needs of the world of work and be informed about the requirements of OBE

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

NOTES

This Qualification has been replaced by Qualification 97397, which is "Master of Business Administration", Level 9, 186 credits.
These qualifications will be realigned to what the CHE has termed Category C qualifications to comply with the HEQSF.

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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1.	University of Pretoria