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

Bachelor of Commerce in Econometrics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
7051  Bachelor of Commerce in Econometrics 
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  Finance, Economics and Accounting 
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 first purpose of the qualification is to provide qualifiers with graduate level knowledge on the working of the South African economic and financial systems and basic econometric models.

The second purpose of the qualification is to provide South Africa with a number of specialised graduates that are able to do a prognosis, analysis and forecast of the South African economy.

The third purpose of the qualification is to provide qualifiers with graduate knowledge on the practical skills of using economic and econometric models that can be used by management or for policy application by government. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4, granting access to Bachelor's studies.
    Or
  • Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 with endorsement.
    Or
  • Diploma in Business Administration, NQF Level 6. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    B Com (Econometrics)

    Learning outcomes:
    1. Explain the workings of the South African economy, the global economy and financial markets.
    Also to analyse and simulate economic scenarios

    2. Use basic econometric models of regression, basic statistical, and hypothesis, testing simulation equations and forecasting.

    Critical cross-field outcomes:
  • Identify and solve problems on economic trends and strategic planning by using critical and creative thinking.
  • Working effectively with management and a team, group, organisation and community, implementing economic principles and prescribed economic policy.
  • Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate economic and financial data.
  • Communicate effectively, using visual, statistical, computer and language skills as well as economic scenarios in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion.
  • Organise and manage him/herself and his/her activities responsibly and effectively.
  • Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Knowledge and skills listed under the Diploma level.
    2. Employees capable of doing intermediate statistical analysis of economic trends on junior management level.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Simulations.
  • Written examinations.
  • Computer-based model building and simulations. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Economics, NQF Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, NQF Level 7.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics, NQF Level 8. 
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    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 


    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.