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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 | |||
| 58185 | Master of Business Administration | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Regenesys Education (Pty) Ltd | ||||
| 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 | Generic Management | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 240 | Level 8 and above | Level N/A:Pre-2009 was L8+ | Regular-Provider-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
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Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
SAQA 06120/18 | 2018-07-01 | 2018-12-31 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2019-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | |||
| 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:
The purpose of this qualification is to build the strategic management and leadership capacity of middle and senior managers in the business sector. This qualification will provide learners with practical and theoretical competencies in the analysis, interpretation and application of business management principles in the different contexts of business organisation. The qualification will provide broad-based business knowledge and skills necessary to manage businesses successfully as well as to start and develop a new business. This qualification is for learners who: Rationale: The qualification will contribute to regional and national goals by increasing access to business management at higher education level and to meet the needs of learners. In so doing, the aim is to: Worldwide, the MBA is in demand. Studies in this regard indicate that: |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Learners accessing this qualification should demonstrate their ability to read, analyse and reflect on study material and literature on NQF level 7. Learners should be able to communicate using academic English in the written and oral form and are literate in mathematics.
A potential learner should hold a qualification with a minimum level of competency on NQF level 7. Recognition of Prior Learning: Current competencies in the field of business management that have been acquired by prior learning or through related practical experience will be assessed. Learners must, at the time of application, provide proof in the form of an academic record or other documentation to substantiate relevant practical experience. Such competencies may help gain access to the programme leading to this qualification, or advanced placement therein. It is assumed that learners who access this qualification are competent in: The Master of Business Administration, Level 8 allows for open access and may be achieved in part or in whole by Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Provision has been made for prior learning to be recognised if a learner is able to demonstrate competence in the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes embedded in this Qualification. Access to the qualification: This qualification is for all learners who are or who have been employed in the business sector or who are unemployed and who wish to run an own business and who hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification. |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| Allocation of credits to the Fundamental, Core and Elective Components of the Qualification:
Fundamental Component: Core Component: Elective Component: Total: |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| The Master of Business Administration is made up of Fundamental, Core and Elective Exit Level Outcomes together with Associated Assessment Criteria which the learner must meet to demonstrate competence in the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values implicit in the Outcomes.
Fundamental: Learners will be able to: 1. Understand the complexity of economics in developing countries and perform in-depth exploration of economic concepts and economic divisions from a South African perspective. Core: After successful completion of a learning programme leading to the Qualification learners should be able to: 2. Understand the complexity of formulating operations models and aligning the models with strategic and technology plans. 3. Understand group behaviour and organisational development using tools for team development, leadership and communication underpinned by relevant theoretical input. 4. Analysis and understanding of complex accounting management environment and implement sound accounting management practices. 5. Analyse marketing principles, tools and processes, as well as the development and implementation of a marketing strategy. 6. Understand the complexity of competition in global markets, business landscapes and the application of theories to strategy development and management. 7. Understand and critically implement advanced strategies, techniques and tools required by project managers in the business sector. 8. Critically examine the integration of key human resources functions with organisational strategy, and the exploration of human elements in the achievement of business strategy. 9. Analyse theories, models, practices, and appreciation of the evolution of quality management and customer relations management trends. 10. Analyse the range of theories, models, tools, processes and trends in application of information and communication technology to improve business performance and achieve competitive advantage. 11. Acquire the theoretical and practical knowledge and insight needed pertaining to the major aspects of business financial management, dynamics of financial performance, capital expenditure and mergers. 12. Demonstrate insight into global trends pertaining to corporate governance, the South African context, and related ethical considerations. 13. Master the philosophy and application of multidisciplinary research methods of research and complete a dissertation using analysis aimed at business environments. Elective: Learners will have the choice of two of the following electives: Critical Cross-Field Outcomes: The Critical Cross-field Outcomes are handled in the following way in the qualification. > Problems are solved by exploring and reflecting on issues as indicated to determine solutions to problems. > Learning and transfer of knowledge and skills are integrated within a team, group or organization. > Interpersonal skills are applied so as to work effectively within a team or organization. > Team objectives are achieved by displaying active team behaviour. > Activities are planned and organized to achieve learning outcomes effectively within a project management model. > Data is collected, organized and critically evaluated. > Communication internally and externally uses the correct format and language and is clearly understood. > Communication with other employees is appropriate at all times. > Project management software is used effectively as a project management tool. > Behaviour and actions are sensitive to the various cultures, working environments and sectors. > Actions are conducted with honesty and integrity through the adherence of a code of conduct. > Learner knows the effect of bad business management on staff members, organization and business environment. > Opportunities are maximized to gain learning and understanding from others. |
| ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
| Fundamental:
1. Assessors should assess the following competencies: Core: 2. Assessors should assess the following competencies: 3. Assessors should assess the following competencies: 4. Assessors should assess the following competencies: 5. Assessors should assess the following competencies: 6. Assessors should assess the following competencies: 7. Assessors should assess the following competencies: 8. Assessors should assess the following competencies: 9. Assessors should assess the following competencies: 10. Assessors should assess the following competencies: 11. Assessors should assess the following competencies: 12. Assessors should assess the following competencies: 13. Assessors should assess the following competencies: Elective: Assessors should assess the following competencies: Integrated Assessment: Assessment of competence is done through a combination of formative and summative assessment methodologies, tools and procedures, which will not discriminate against learners in an unjust or invalid way. Formative assessment integrates theory with practice, with transfer of skills being conducted in a real or simulated workplace environment. Assessment practices are fair, transparent, valid and reliable. The focus of assessment is on the assessment of the learning outcomes rather than learning outputs. The purpose is to determine whether the outcomes have been attained. Situations should therefore present a wide range of options. Applications should require significant choices from a wide range of procedures and in a number of contexts. Learners completing learning and demonstrating competence through formative assessment are credited with such learning. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| This qualification is internationally comparable to the Master of Business Administration in New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. The qualification is generic enough to be relevant to most business sector organizations and specific enough to respond to the needs of South African business. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| Access to qualifications on a lower level:
Learners that have successfully obtained the Master of Business Administration qualification, can apply to be admitted to any business management or related programme, subject to the admission criteria of the institution. Access to qualifications on the same level: Learners who are (have been) registered for the same or another related qualification on NQF level 8 (or even for some of the same or related modules at another higher education or accredited training institution) will be allowed with the permission of the relevant institution to enter on the same level, given the rules of access have been complied with. Such learners will retain credit for relevant unit standards that have been passed at the previous institution and could enroll for a relevant masters level programme. Access to qualifications on a higher level: Having obtained this qualification, a learner could further his/her study in a business management qualification on NQF level 8+. |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| For an applicant to register as an assessor for this Qualification, the applicant should:
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REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
| As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015. |
| NOTES |
| 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: |
| 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. |
| 1. | Regenesys Education (Pty) Ltd |
| 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. |