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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Bachelor of Commerce in Communication Management |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
7047 | Bachelor of Commerce in Communication 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 | Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Generic Management | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 360 | Level 6 | NQF Level 07 | 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 | 2030-06-30 |
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 main purpose of the qualification is to provide learners with graduate level knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the field of Communication Management. This will provide opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to business and society.
The secondary purposes of the qualification are to: |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is: Or |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification consists of the following compulsory and/or elective modules at NQF Level 5, 6, and 7 totalling 360 Credits. |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Have the basic knowledge and skills required for the corporate communication environment. Master basic critical and creative thinking skills.
2. Knowledge of organisational communication, team communication, communication skills from business, intercultural and international business communication, corporate communication management, strategic communication management, corporate relationship management and media management will be the basic building blocks to launch the learner on a career in the corporate communication environment. 3. In depth guidance in corporate communication management, practical implementation of knowledge and the performance dimensions of communication management will be supplied, which equip the learner with skills which can be immediately implemented within the working environment and supplemented by lifelong learning. B Com (Communication Management) Learning outcomes: After the 3-year Degree qualification the learner will have grasped basic computer, communication and language skills. The learner will have mastered basic intra-personal communication, interpersonal communication, group/team communication, organisational communication, public communication, mass communication, intercultural and international communication management skills. Critical cross-field outcomes: The critical cross-field outcomes for the learning programme in Corporate Communication Management are as follows: 1. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively; 2. Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities; 3. Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts; 4. Exploring education and career opportunities; And 5. developing entrepreneurial opportunities. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
The learner will have to demonstrate that he/she has knowledge of communication theory and principles. The learner will do communication research and will compile and execute communication plans and strategies for actual organisations. Technical implementation skills as well as strategic thinking regarding communication management will have to be demonstrated.
The learner will illustrate that he/she has grasped basic computer and communication skills, as these skills are pivotal to the practical outcomes of communication management in the business environment. Integrated Assessment: Portfolios. Work-place assessments. Written examinations. Oral examinations. Other: |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: |
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: |
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 Pretoria |
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