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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Agricultural Economics in Agribusiness Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
6465	Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Agricultural Economics in Agribusiness Management
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
National First Degree(Min 480)	Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation		Primary Agriculture
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	480	Level 7	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 1141/23	2021-07-01	2024-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30		2031-06-30

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of the qualification is to train learners in the fields of economics and business applied to the agricultural and natural resources sector.

This Degree prepares learners for management careers in agricultural sales and marketing, brokerage, market research, international market development, finance, public relations, food manufacturing and distribution, and farm machinery and supply.

A further purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners to be farm operators, either as entrepreneurs or as professional managers in an organisation. Graduates will also find many opportunities in farm credit and finance, appraisal, and insurance.

A final purpose of the qualification is to prepare learners in focus areas such as environmental and natural resource management, international economic development, international trade and agricultural policy.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:

Cognate Bachelor's Degree, NQF Level 7.
Or

Cognate Advanced Diploma, NQF Level 7.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Analyse and provide solutions to economic problems and issues in the agricultural and natural resources sector.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of economic theory and how it relates to the agricultural and natural resources sector is required.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Knowledge of the South African agricultural sector.

Understand the principles of agricultural sciences and the agricultural process.

Know the characteristics of natural and biological resources.

Thorough understanding of economic theory.

Understand the principles of business management as it relate to the agricultural sector.

Numerical and quantitative skills as it relates to economic applications.

Basic understanding of business and labour law.

Full knowledge of all aspects of agricultural economics, including farm management, production economics, resource economics, agricultural marketing, agricultural policy.

Computer literacy.

Ability to negotiate and plan strategically.

Computer literacy.

Ability to negotiate and plan strategically.

Integrated Assessment:

Simulations.

Written examinations.

Oral examinations.
Other:

Various tasks, assignments and exercises.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

Horizontal Articulation:

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Agricultural Economics, NQF Level 8.

Vertical Articulation:

Master of Science in Agriculture in Agricultural Economics, NQF Level 9.

MODERATION OPTIONS

N/A

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

N/A

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	University of Pretoria