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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Bachelor of Science: Information Technology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
50363  Bachelor of Science: Information Technology 
ORIGINATOR
Oval International Computer 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
National First Degree  Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Information Technology and Computer Sciences 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 06120/18  2018-07-01  2018-10-25 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2018-10-25   2023-10-25  

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 
Purpose:

This qualification provides learners with specialised training to meet dynamic technological needs. This programme is aimed at learners who wish to undertake information systems analysis, design and programming in a scientific, technical, management and e-commerce environments. Further, data communications, networking technology, information systems and web development, relevant to the career, is also covered at an advanced level.

It also aims at developing the learners analytical, strategic and technical skills by providing students with the opportunity to explore, in particular, the hardware, software and systems, used in industry. It provides students with the exposure to the relevant software tools, programming languages, information systems and networking.

Moreover, Ovals Information Technology (IT) programme is globally competitive. The skills inculcated, expertise and knowledge transferred taught make an Oval graduate instantly marketable. The unemployment rate in South Africa is one of the highest yet, and this IT programme aims to alleviate this deplorable yet undeniable fact.

Furthermore, the programme provides access for learners from diverse educational backgrounds and offers to opportunity to a wide range of career paths in the IT. Lastly, the programme electives provide for the integration of Information Technology across the spectrum of careers such as management and marketing, which is the current trend with respect to IT.

Rationale:

The Minister of Education has said that the focus is now on IT. Government strategy is to increase the number of learners that choose to study Mathematics and Science. This IT programme conforms to this strategy. We also believe that the increase in the number of students that study Mathematics and Science will increase South Africa's competitive edge. We will become globally competitive.

Also, there is a serious shortage of IT trained personnel and our programme aims to meet these shortages. In addition to developed urban areas of South Africa, previously disadvantaged regions are experiencing rapid exposure to IT. People still live in areas where upgrading of the communities facilities is being undertaken. In order for these disadvantaged communities to be upgraded.

Specialists in networking and other technical skills are required. This opens a niche for learners with knowledge in Information Technology.

This transformation and leveling of the standard of previously disadvantaged communities cannot occur overnight. Our programme hopes to fulfill the need for suitably qualified IT graduates.

The electives in management, financial management and marketing address the national need for skilled black information systems and information technology managers.

Since our programme is completely IT focused, it is definitely serving to increase the use of IT and fulfill our regional and national goals. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is also assumed that the learner has obtained at least a senior certificate qualification with proficiency in Mathematics, Communication and English, or has several years relevant to IT experience.

It is assumed that the learner has the following skills (not specifically referring to computers) before he/she can enter the programme:
  • Basic literacy skills such as reading and writing.
  • Effective written communication skills.
  • The ability to analyse, interpret and critically evaluate written and verbal information.
  • Medium to advanced level mathematical skills relating to algebra and numeracy especially.
  • The ability to build new, innovative and creative solutions based on knowledge covered problems and conditions discussed.
  • Communicate effectively with peers, lecturers, customers, superiors and subordinates on a conversational, business and technical level.
  • Basic and Intermediate Research and development skills.

    Moreover it is further assumed that the learner has the following understanding (not specifically referring to computers) before he/she can enter the programme:
  • Questioning used in assignments and examinations.
  • Methods and procedures relating to algebra in Mathematics especially.
  • Forms of written communication.

    It is assumed that the learner has the following knowledge (not specifically referring to computers) before he/she can enter the programme:
  • Theories and methods relating to algebra in Mathematics especially.
  • Dynamics of Group work.

    Recognition of prior learning

    Programme admission criteria

    Note: The Admissions Committee is made up of the Programme Director, Programme Coordinator and 1 lecturer, from each of the relevant units.

    Criteria A:
  • If the prospective student has not completed the requirements for the senior certificate but has been working in a computer related environment that has allowed for the necessary learning to take place, an interview with the Admissions Committee will be conducted to determine if the person has enough prior learning to be allowed into the course.

    Criteria B:
  • If a prospective student, having studied a similar programme at another tertiary institution, has passed the relevant units where their syllabus is similar to at least 75% of Ovals syllabus, and wants to register for the IT programme at Oval, then the Admissions Committee will interview the student to deduce the students capabilities and into which year of the programme the student should be admitted.

    Credits/exemptions from units will be granted. Credits/exemptions can also be passed from other programmes offered at Oval.

    Criteria C:
  • If a prospective student has worked in an IT related field and has obtained a senior certificate with Mathematics, then credits/exemptions can also be granted. For example, if a person has been a programmer, using C++, then first year Technical Programming I credits and Development Software credits can be awarded to the person. The person can move on to Technical Programming II immediately.

    Criteria D:
  • A prospective student who has completed an NQF aligned Information Technology on level 6 at Oval or another public/private tertiary institution and has passed the relevant units where their syllabus is similar to at least 85% of Ovals syllabus, and wants to register for the IT programme at Oval will be allowed into the fourth year of the programme.

    A Senior Certificate
  • Applicant needs to have passed Mathematics at least on the standard grade.

    Access to the qualification

    The admissions committee is made up of the centre manager, head of department, 1 lecturer from each of the relevant units and an administrative staff member.

    Criteria A:
  • A matriculation exemption.

    NB: Applicant needs to have passed mathematics at least on the standard grade for the science streams. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    Level, credits and learning components assigned to the qualification

    1.> Unit: Development software 1, Year: 1, NQF level 6: 20 credits, Core, Weight: 5.56.
    2.> Unit: Technical programming 1 (Turbo c), Year: 1, NQF level 6: 20 credits, Elective, Weight: 5.56.
    > Unit: Marketing management 1, Year: 1, NQF level 6: 20 credits, Elective, Weight: 5.56.
    > Unit: Financial management 1, Year: 1, NQF level 6: 20 credits, Elective, Weight: 5.56.
    3.> Unit: End user computing, Year: 1, NQF level 6: 5 credits, Fundamental, Weight: 1.39.
    4.> Unit: Information systems 1, Year: 1, NQF level 6: 20 credits, Core, Weight: 5.56.
    5.> Unit: Commercial programming 1(Html & Javascript), Year: 1, NQF level 6: 15 credits, Core, Weight: 4.17.
    6.> Unit: Data communications and networking 1, Year: 1, NQF level 6: 20 credits, Core, Weight: 5.56.
    7.> Unit: General management 1, Year: 1, NQF level 6: 20 credits, Core, Weight: 5.56.

    8.> Unit: Development software 2, Year: 2, NQF level 6: 25 credits, Core, Weight: 6.94.
    9.> Unit: Technical programming 2 (C++), Year: 2, NQF level 6: 25 credits, Elective, Weight: 6.94.
    > Unit: Marketing management 2, Year: 2, NQF level 6: 25 credits, Elective, Weight: 6.94.
    > Unit: Financial management 2, Year: 2, NQF level 6: 25 credits, Elective, Weight: 6.94.
    > Unit: General management 2 (Turbo c), Year: 2, NQF level 6: 25 credits, Elective, Weight: 6.94.
    10.> Unit: Commercial programming 2 (Visual basic), Year: 2, NQF level 6: 20 credits, Core, Weight: 5.56.
    11.> Unit: Data communications and networking 2, Year: 2, NQF level 6: 20 credits, Elective, Weight: 5.56.
    > Unit: Marketing management 1*, Year: 2, NQF level 6: 20 credits, Elective, Weight: 5.56.
    > Unit: Financial management 1*, Year: 2, NQF level 6: 20 credits, Elective, Weight: 5.56.
    12.> Unit: Computer mathematics 1, Year: 2, NQF level 6: 10 credits, Elective, Weight: 2.78.
    > Unit: Economics 1, Year: 2, NQF level 6: 10 credits, Elective, Weight: 2.78.
    > Unit: Graphics design applications, Year: 2, NQF level 6: 10 credits, Elective, Weight: 2.78.
    13.> Unit: Information systems 2 (database design) Year: 2, NQF level 6: 20 credits, Core, Weight: 5.56.

    14.> Unit: Development software 3, Year: 3, NQF level 7: 30 credits, Core, Weight: 8.33.
    15.> Unit: Commercial programming 3 - java, Year: 3, NQF level 7: 20 credits, Core, Weight: 5.56.
    16.> Unit: Data communications & networking 3, Year: 3, NQF level 7: 20 credits, Elective, Weight: 5.56.
    > Unit: General management 3, Year: 3, NQF level 7: 20 credits, Elective, Weight: 5.56.
    > Unit: Marketing management 3, Year: 3, NQF level 7: 20 credits, Elective, Weight: 5.56.
    > Unit: Financial management 3, Year: 3, NQF level 7: 20 credits, Elective, Weight: 5.56.
    17.> Unit: Technical programming 3, Year: 3, NQF level 7: 20 credits, Elective, Weight: 5.56.
    > Unit: Information systems 3, Year: 3, NQF level 7: 20 credits, Elective, Weight: 5.56.
    18.> Unit: E-commerce fundamentals, Year: 3, NQF level 6: 10 credits, Fundamental, Weight: 2.78.
    19.> Unit: Research methodology, Year: 3, NQF level 6: 10 credits, Fundamental, Weight: 2.78.
    20.> Unit: Experiential learning , Year: 3, NQF level 6: 10 credits, Core, Weight: 2.78.

    Total: NQF level 6: 270 credits, NQF level 7: 90 credits, Weight: 100.

    NB: In each of the elective units at least one unit must be chosen from the options provided.
  • *(Option can be chosen only if unit not attempted and completed in Year 1 or given credit for the unit already.

    The six possible streams are possible based on the choice of electives are highlighted in the table given below:

    Stream: Application Development and Information Systems.
  • Majors Required: Development Software 3, Commercial Programming 3, Data Communications and Networking 3, Information System 3.

    Stream: Application Development and Networking.
  • Majors Required: Development Software 3, Commercial Programming 3, Data Communications and Networking 3, Technical Programming 3.

    Stream: Internet Development and Information Systems.
  • Majors Required: Development Software 3, Commercial Programming 3, Information Systems 3, Marketing Management 3.

    Stream: Application and Internet Development.
  • Majors Required: Development Software 3, Commercial Programming 3, Technical Programming 3, Marketing Management 3.

    Stream: Business Information Systems.
  • Majors Required: Development Software 3, Commercial Programming 3, General Management 3, Information Systems 3.

    Stream: Financial Information Systems.
  • Majors Required: Development Software 3, Commercial Programming 3, Financial Management 3, Information Systems 3. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    On achieving this qualification a learner will be able to:
  • Undertake detailed and extensive research in Data Communications, Information Systems and Software Development by collecting, presenting and collecting data in various forms.
  • Demonstrate the use a wide range of advanced programme design tools and instruments in developing and designing solutions in the Systems Development Life Cycle and modern complex software development environments.
  • Display an advanced knowledge of Software Development Process, Networking Theory and End User Computing.
  • Use various end user computing software expertly.
  • Create programming solutions in database, web, procedural, artificial intelligence and object-orientated programming development environments.
  • Develop and design complex solutions for computer networks.
  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade software packages and suites.
  • Operate, provide support and troubleshoot standalone and networked PC based computer systems expertly.
  • Operate, install, troubleshoot and upgrade computer network hardware and software.
  • Communicate effectively with all levels of management, colleagues, vendors, customers and other members of the public with respect to information technology queries and issues.
  • Critically evaluate hardware and software requirements for information systems for purchasing, upgrading and repairing information systems.
  • Manage various classes of information systems across an organisation.
  • Analyse and identify trends and developments in the IT industry.

    Development software 1
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the various basic concepts and terms relating to programming.
  • Demonstrate problem solving and analysis skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to program, design and debug in different environment and Operating Systems.
  • Use various program design tools and charts.
  • Description of analysis and analytical methods.
  • Use of Modular Design tools.
  • Application of Modular and Module Design tools.
  • Use of the SDLC and a full understanding of the various phases and the application to real situations.
  • Applying the principles learned in Module I and incorporating with the skills learned here to Case Studies.

    Technical programming 1
  • Display knowledge of the various concepts and terms relating to procedural programming.
  • Demonstrate intermediate to advanced problem solving and analysis skills.
  • Demonstrate the ability to program in a non-GUI.
  • Program in a structured programming environment (for example C) from basic variables and subroutines up until a basic knowledge of pointers.

    Data communications & networking 1
  • Explain the history of networking.
  • Discuss and describe networking with respect to the OSI Model.
  • Critically evaluate and analyze transmission methods.
  • Describe the characteristics of data transmission signals.
  • Discuss data packet size and modes of transmission.
  • Illustrate and explain data transmission.
  • Describe network classes and topologies.
  • Evaluate and explain LANs (local area networks), MAN's (Metropolitan area networks) and WANs (wide area networks).
  • Describe and explain networking and operating systems.
  • Discuss network devices and the communications protocols and standards.

    End user computing
  • Introduce and explain computers, hardware and software.
  • Impart keyboard skills to the student.
  • Demonstrate and explain operations and multi-tasking.
  • Explain the uses and purpose of spreadsheets.
  • Demonstrate and explain the find search and replace.
  • Illustrate and explain tables and the insertion of graphics.
  • Creation of applications such as letter, memos and invoices, and the creation of multiple versions mail merge.
  • Illustrate and demonstrate automated features and print options.
  • Explain demonstrate the generation and manipulation of slides.

    Commercial programming 1
  • Discuss and explain the internet environment.
  • Identify and discuss problem solving and design issues.
  • Discuss and explain variables and operators.
  • Illustrate and explain functions and objects.
  • Explain and demonstrate Selection and Repetition structures.
  • Discuss data structures.
  • Explain the use of graphical tools.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the server side scripting.
  • Display a thorough exposure to Visual Basic Script.
  • Display a thorough exposure to creating ASP pages.
  • Display an advanced knowledge of database access though web pages using SQL.
  • Display an advanced knowledge of form processing.
  • Display an advanced knowledge of chat rooms.
  • Display an advanced knowledge of user customisation pages.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the server side scripting.
  • Display a thorough exposure to Visual Basic Script.
  • Display a thorough exposure to creating ASP pages.
  • Display an advanced knowledge of database access though web pages using SQL.
  • Display an advanced knowledge of form processing.
  • Display an advanced knowledge of chat rooms.
  • Display an advanced knowledge of user customisation pages.

    Information systems
  • Explain the history of computers.
  • Describe the stimuli for computerization.
  • Explain business requirements and computer selection.
  • Analyze and evaluate Information Systems.
  • Explain artificial intelligence and its terminology.
  • Discuss office automation and package software.

    Marketing management 1
  • Understand what marketing is and how companies can apply the marketing concept.
  • Understand the impact of the marketing environment on an organisation.
  • Understand the basics of how consumers think and make decisions, and how marketing applies this to the benefit of an organisation and its customers.
  • Identify what information needs is required by an organisation and how to find this information.
  • Describe the marketing mix instruments and how they are applied.
  • Understand the product life cycle.

    Financial management 1
  • Discuss accounting language and how accountants think. This includes concepts, depreciation, methods, and stock control methods.
  • Discuss the accounting and systems within an organisation and be able to formulate a basic set of books and the financial impact of management decisions.
  • Analyse financial statements for various types of business entities.
  • Draw up income and expenditure budgets and cash budgets, and understand the use of budgets.
  • Discuss the basic idea of alternative investment decision-making techniques.
  • Discuss the impact of pricing and margins on profits.

    General management 1
  • Explain management as a study subject and provide a detailed explanation of the evolution of management theory, including modern approaches to management.
  • Explain the organisation and its environment.
  • Discuss managerial decision-making.
  • Discuss organisational change.
  • Discuss the formation and behaviour of groups in organisations.
  • Explain organisational goal-setting and planning.
  • Explain the components of organising.
  • Provide you with an explanation of motivation theories.
  • Explain leadership theories.
  • Explain the subject of control in organisations.

    Computer mathematics
  • Ability to work with the different number systems and coding systems.
  • Arithmetic calculations and conversions.
  • Basic computer mathematical theory.
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of roots calculation, derivatives and integrals.
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform complex mathematical analysis and apply the knowledge in Programming.
  • Explain and illustrate changing the subject of the formula.
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform computational operations among the different number systems.
  • Demonstrate the ability to build logic circuits using different methods.

    Technical programming 2
  • A knowledge of the various concepts and terms relating to OOP.
  • Intermediate to advanced problem solving and analysis skills.
  • The ability to program is a non-GUI.
  • Program in C++ from basic variables and sub-routines up until a basic knowledge of pointers.

    Development software 2
  • Determine and identify Project Management Software metrics.
  • Formulate effective project management planning.
  • Critically analyse software quality assurance.
  • Describe and implement appropriate software testing strategies to various scenarios.
  • Describe and use advanced CASE development tools and environments.
  • Create solutions using advanced development environments such as CORBA and SOAP.
  • Discuss and formulate plans and strategies using change management.

    Marketing management 2
  • Explain specific areas of marketing.
  • Explain in detail the marketing planning.
  • Provide an in- depth analysis of marketing auditing.
  • Illustrate marketing objectives.
  • Identify the market segment that the firm might be able to serve and identify the best method of communication the firm might choose to reach its existing and potential customers.
  • Analysis of the 4Ps of marketing.

    Data communications & networking 2
  • Evaluate and explain the internet, intranets and extranets.
  • Critically evaluate and discuss the OSI Model.
  • Describe and explain Virtual Private Networks.

    Financial management 2
  • Discuss the Fundamentals of Financial Management.
  • Prepare basic Financial Statements.
  • Perform Profit Calculations.
  • Discuss and describe the principles of Sales Recording.
  • Explain the role of a Cash Book.
  • Evaluate Business Ratios.
  • Conduct Break Even Analysis for a business.
  • Cash Flow Management.

    Commercial programming 2
  • Knowledge of the various concepts and terms relating to OOP.
  • Knowledge of the various concepts and terms relating to event driven programming as opposed to programmer driven procedural programming.
  • Basic problem solving and analysis skills.
  • The ability to program is a Visual Environment using the Windows Operating System.
  • Program in Visual Basic from basic variables and sub-routines up until a basic knowledge of databases and files.

    General management 2
  • Explain communication as a study subject.
  • Provide a detailed explanation of the communication process (both linear and convergence) to management.
  • Explain communication and how it takes place within an organisation.
  • Demonstrate the use of English both practically as well as theoretically by successfully:
    > Doing a presentation.
    > Doing an interview.
    > Writing a summary, do a comprehension test and complete a precise.
    > Sending a telegram.
    > Writing a memoranda.
    > Compiling a CV.
    > Writing a letter.
    > Compiling an advertisement, press release.
    > Writing a report.
    > Compiling a graph from mathematical information.
  • Explain the role of groups in communication.
  • Explain operations management function and design including the following: product planning and design, capacity planning: fixed and variable capacity planning.
  • Explain demand management: include aggregate planning and master scheduling.
  • Describe project management.
  • Discuss total quality control and inventory management.
  • Identify the factors to be considered when developing the work-study as a management tool.
  • Describe what makes a successful entrepreneur and see if you have those characteristics.
  • Describe where small business fits into the business environment.
  • Identify small business opportunities and assess their viability.
  • Draw up a business plan.
  • Understand the procedures and implications of establishing your own business.

    Economics
  • Understand the problem of relative scarcity.
  • Understand some of the analytical tools used by economists when studying the real world.
  • Understand the main components of a typical market economy.
  • Understand how the market mechanism functions.
  • Identify the various types of market forms.
  • Understand national income determination.
  • Understand the monetary sector (financial markets and the flow of funds, nature and creation of money exchange rates, interest rates).
  • Understand macroeconomic policy.

    Graphics design applications
  • Demonstrate basic problem solving, analysis and design skills relating to web sites/pages.
  • Create, modify and improve web pages.
  • Program web pages using JavaScript and HTML.
  • To provide students with the an understanding of creating graphical objects, presentations and manipulating graphic objects.

    Information systems 2
  • Knowledge of the various concepts and terms relating to databases.
  • Problem solving and analysis skills relating to databases.
  • The ability to program databases in a Visual Environment.
  • Create and modify databases Visual Basic, MS Access and SQL.

    Data communications & networking 3
  • Discuss and explain the concept of Convergence.
  • Illustrate and explain the various concepts of Network design.
  • Describe and discuss various concepts of network security.
  • Installation and configuration of hardware and software network products.

    Development software 3
  • Select, specify, and plan an appropriate project.
  • Develop the project to the agreed specification and plan.
  • Verify that the project meets its specification or plan appropriate action to meet unforeseen difficulties.
  • Demonstrate and critically evaluate the project and demonstrate how future developments in the project should be planned.

    Commercial programming 3
  • A knowledge of the various concepts and terms relating to OOP.
  • A knowledge of the various concepts and terms relating to event driven programming as opposed to programmer driven procedural programming.
  • Basic problem solving and analysis skills.
  • The ability to program is a non-IDE Environment.
  • Program in Java from basic variables and classes up until applications of arrays, records and files.
  • A knowledge of the various concepts and terms relating to applets and web sites using applets.
  • The ability to program is a Java IDE Environment (Kawa or Super).
  • Program in Java applets from basic and advanced site using forms and animation.

    Experiential learning
  • Manage and develop self, work and relate to others.
  • Manage tasks and solve industry related problems.

    Research methodology
  • Determine and identify various classes and types of research.
  • Discuss and describe the importance and scope of research.
  • Formulate Research Proposals.
  • Perform various types of research.
  • Design and develop research publications, reports.
  • Research Design.
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Research.

    General management 3
  • Explain the strategic management process and strategy making tasks.
  • Analysis of conditions in the industry and competitive activities.
  • Analysis of the internal situation of the company.
  • Matching strategy to a company's situation.
  • Explain corporate diversification strategies and strategic analysis of diversified companies.
  • Explain strategy implementation.
  • Discuss and explain Business Strategy.
  • Critically analyse the Business Mission.
  • Evaluate environmental analysis external environment.
  • Evaluate environmental analysis internal environment.
  • Explain objectives and Strategy Formulation.
  • Discuss and describe Strategic Implementation.
  • Create and analyse Strategic Control procedures and methods.
  • Discuss and explain Strategic Evaluation.
  • Explore the Nature and Meaning of Diversity.
  • Analyse Diversity in the Workplace.
  • Analyse Political Diversity.
  • Analyse Cultural Diversity.
  • Analyse Gender Diversity.

    Marketing management 3
  • Distinguish what a business strategy is.
  • Identify the terms sustainable competitive advantage, strategic business unit.
  • Discuss in detail the characteristics and trends of strategic market management.
  • Explain why strategic market management is so important.
  • Give brief explanations of:
    > External analysis.
    > Customer analysis.
    > Competitor analysis.
    > Market analysis.
    > Self-analysis.
  • Explain the role of the business mission.
  • List criteria for selecting among alternative strategies.
  • Discuss Sales Management.
  • Analyse and discuss the Marketing and Selling Functions.
  • Describe and explain Sales Organisation Structures.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Sales Forecasting techniques.
  • Discuss and describe Sales Team Recruitment.
  • Discuss and explain Productivity Training.
  • Describe the role of the Sales Person.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of a Sales Persons Product Knowledge.
  • Demonstrate and explain Selling Techniques.
  • Create and Manage Customer base.
  • Discuss and explain the procedures and methods for compensating Sales People.
  • Discuss Records and Territory Allocation.
  • Discuss Performance Appraisal.

    Financial management 3
  • Provide an in depth analysis of South African Legal system from a business point of view.
  • Describe and explain rules and legislation governing commercial transactions in S.A. e.g. Labour Relations Act.
  • Explain rights and duties of all the parties involved in different types of contracts e.g. Sale, lease, employment and agency.
  • Understand remedies available if one of the parties is in breach of contract.
  • Illustrate formation, essentials and termination of contracts.
  • Provide different forms of ownership, analysis of each of the forms of ownership with respect to decision making, taxation and legal personality of these entities.
  • Examine partnerships in comparisons with other forms of ownership.
  • Critically analyse and discuss Financial Management process.
  • Prepare, interpret and analyse detailed and advanced Financial Statements.
  • Develop, design and analyse Profit and Loss projections.
  • Develop, design and analyse Business Ratios.
  • Develop, design and analyse Break Even Analysis.
  • Create Financial Planning strategies.
  • Explain an overview of Pastel.
  • Set Up a New company with the relevant parameters.
  • Create accounts and their parameters.
  • Create Suppliers and Customers accounts and process invoices.
  • Reconcile the Cash book with the Bank Reconciliation Statement.
  • Analyse and generate tax reports.
  • Integrate Pastel with Microsoft Software.

    Technical programming 3
  • Discuss and describe the features of the Prolog language.
  • Describe and demonstrate knowledge of syntax, variables and data structures in Prolog.
  • Evaluate the application of structures in certain case studies.
  • Describe and analyse the concept of backtracking.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of input and output in files, characters, atoms and terms.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of built in procedures.
  • Manipulate and interrogate databases.
  • Critically analyse programming style, debugging and efficiency.
  • Create and modify 1 dimensional and 2 dimensional linked logical structures.
  • Discuss and describe Basic Problem-Solving Strategies.
  • Discuss and demonstrate knowledge of the Heuristic Search Principle.
  • Reduce problems and develop solutions using AND/OR graphs.
  • Discuss, describe and implement Expert Systems.
  • Evaluate logic programming used in Computer Games.
  • Demonstrate and discuss Pattern-Directed Programming.

    Information systems 3
  • Discuss the purpose and scope of Information Systems.
  • Discuss the purpose and scope of Management.
  • Determine, identify and describe the components of Information Systems components.
  • Critically evaluate the following components and sub-systems involved in information system management: human resources, computer systems, networks, suppliers, vendors and end users.
  • Analyse and evaluate time management factors and develop appropriate time management schedules and plans.
  • Critically evaluate risk management.
  • Discuss and describe Information Systems strategies.
  • Design and create appropriate IS strategies for various case studies.

    E-commerce fundamentals
  • Knowledge of the various concepts and terms relating to hardware and software components, business models for the Internet.
  • A thorough knowledge of taxation and security.
  • A basic commercial and technical knowledge of E-Commerce. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    In particular assessors should check that the learner must demonstrate an ability to consider a range of options and make decisions:
  • Measure the quality of the practical performance (in assignments and other submitted coursework) as well as the theory and underpinning knowledge behind it.
  • Use methods that are varied (a good mix of summative as well as formative assessment) to allow the learner to display thinking and decision making in the demonstration of practical and theoretical performance.
  • Maintain a balance between assessment methods to ensure each is measured in accordance with the level of the qualification.
  • The ratio between the practical and theoretical is approximately 60:40.

    Integrated assessment

    Assessment is done via a major project cooperative and individual efforts and involve:
  • Written documentation.
  • On site visits to the company that the group is analysing.
  • Interviews with the contact person in the company.
  • Simulation programmes of the intended system the group is designing.
  • Peer evaluation.

    These assessments follow a schedule given to students by the project coordinator. The assessors in this case refer to the lecturers or tutors involved in the open and distance education programmes at Oval. It is required that all lecturers or tutors involved in the open and distance education programmes have a qualification at least one level higher than the degree.

    All assessors are encouraged to attend workshops that deal with assessment with regard to Outcomes Based Education (OBE). This would provide non-formal, non-award bearing in-service education and training for such assessors. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    Having compared the qualification with foreign educational institutions in Britain and the Commonwealth countries, the qualification is definitely in line with international standards and trends. Further, the qualification addresses the needs of commerce and industry internally and externally as well. The comparison was made on the basis of outcomes, assessment criteria, and notional learning time. The institutions used as models are:
  • Solihull College (UK).
  • North Lincs College (UK).
  • Cambridge University, Delegacy of Local Exams (UK).
  • University of Southern Queensland (Australia). 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The learner can articulate to Master of Technology (Information Technology) or Master of Business Administration (Information Technology) programmes at public institutions offering Information Technology. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Only external moderators are appointed. The examination question paper is set by internal examiners and is then sent to an external moderator. The qualification of the external moderator should be an Honours degree or above in the field of IT as well as previous experience in setting and moderating papers.

    External moderators are nominated from other tertiary institutions and a nominal fee is paid for the process of moderation. The final examination paper is moderated and 15% of the scripts are sent to the external moderator. 

    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 
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    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
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