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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Consumer Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
62428  Master of Consumer Science 
ORIGINATOR
University of South Africa 
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 11 - Services  Consumer Services 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
A student who has achieved the outcomes for the M Consumer Science will be qualified for managerial, research and subject matter specialist positions in industry related and small business sectors 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Students are required to have a Baccalaureus Degree or an equivalent qualification with a major in the area of research. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
A student will have developed competence in at least three or more of the following outcomes with regard to their specific field of research. The student should be able to:

1. Develop a contextual framework within which the relationships, critical issues and policies can be analysed.

2. Develop the abilities to contribute to the organisation and management of resources that will ensure a satisfactory end result for the responsible consumer.

3. Apply accurate accounting in the allocation and use of resources and to take responsibility for and have a positive attitude towards the environment.

4. Demonstrate the ability to critically compare, analyse, evaluate and manage situations arising in the different activities of the household.

5. Focus on safety, utilisation principles and procedures, appropriate and acceptable goals for the health and well-being f the household, community and society.

6. Focus on the construction of clothing / preparation of food, evaluation of retail products, care for raw and/or fresh products, the quality of the end product and the good management of an enterprise.

7. Anticipate the future and respond to the demands that new developments and changes in the field to satisfy the needs of households and communities. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
The student needs to develop competence in the critical outcomes, as well as the specific outcomes set for each module and thereby comply with the following assessment criteria

1. Demonstrate the ability to analyse relationships, critical issues and policies to organise and manage resources to the benefit of the consumer.

2. Demonstrate the ability to apply accurate accounting in the allocation of resources

3. Collect, process, interpret, analyse and present data with regard to sustainable household and small and micro enterprise resource allocations.

4. Establish and manage small and micro enterprises based on business principles
5. and processes. Draw up a business plan.

6. Interpret policy formulation for programme planning, implementation and evaluation.

7. Demonstrate the ability to utilise scientific knowledge and technology to plan and manage small and micro-enterprises in the fields of Clothing, Food and Food Service Management

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

Case studies, research projects and a dissertation based on appropriate methodologies will be a basic requirement for all specialised modules. Assessment will be based on research project, case studies, oral and written examinations 

ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
Students who have attained 120 credits on NQF level 7.5 may be awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Ecology endorsed with one of the approved specializations in which the student have specialised in for the B-Degrees. 

MODERATION OPTIONS 
Internal and external examiners appointed according to the Vista University rules. Internal Examiners should have at least a Masters degree in the specialization area 

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
A relevant post-graduate qualification in the specialization area of the research 

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

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. University of South Africa 


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