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

Master of Technology: Entrepreneurship 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
72180  Master of Technology: Entrepreneurship 
ORIGINATOR
Durban University of Technology 
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  120  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
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 replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
50203  Master of Technology: Entrepreneurship  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 09  120  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualifying learner will be able to conduct independent research under minimal guidance in a chosen field, and contribute to knowledge production in that field. The learner will be able to develop a sound understanding of the overall context within which entrepreneurial development takes place as well as evaluate and establish new business opportunities. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome is reported in a mini-dissertation which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at that level. This qualification targets Academic staff from a wide range of disciplines in the various educational sectors. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
A 480-credit B.Tech qualification or a 480-credit equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
The qualification will be awarded to the learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specific outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated outcomes 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Integrate entrepreneurship techniques to generate feasible business ideas

2. Integrate new and existing knowledge in the field of business performance

3. Develop a comprehensive business plan

4. Evaluate the financial sustainability of a business

5. Apply educational theories in the design, delivery and evaluation of teaching interventions to promote entrepreneurship.

6. Develop a research proposal.

7. Compile a mini-dissertation

SPECIFIED OUTCOMES

1.1 Identify and select a feasible business idea

1.2 Develop a business concept using theories and models of entrepreneurship; critical thinking tools and techniques; brainstorming techniques and peer evaluation techniques.

1.3 Undertake a personal self assessment which identifies leadership qualities, risk adversity and business skills.

1.4 Apply appropriate techniques to analyse the internal and external business environment.
(c) (8credits) (NQF 8)

2.1 Assess and evaluate product and process strategies;

2.2 Evaluate the role of marketing in modern organisations

2.3 Use computer software for informational storage, retrieval and analysis
(c) (10 credits) (NQF 8)

3.1 Conduct research that will identify the need for a product or service, competitor analysis, operations process; logistics, distribution; financial sustainability and management and staffing structures.

3.2 Prepare a comprehensive business plan
(c) (8 credits) (NQF 8)

4.1 Interpret financial statement

4.2 Analyse financial ratios

4.3 Identify the financial legal issues affecting SMME'S
(c) (10 credits) (NQF 8)

5.1 Design and implement innovative teaching, learning and assessment strategies incorporating entrepreneurial content

5.2 Conduct research to evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching, learning and assessment interventions.
(c) (12 credits) (NQF 8)

6.1 Identify different types, approaches and methodologies of research

6.2 Conduct research by applying appropriate research methods and techniques independently and effectively in the research process to solve complex problems
(c) (12 credits) (NQF 8)

7.1 Identify the components of a research proposal; develop appropriate research instrument; apply research ethics
(c) (60 credits) (NQF 8)

CRITICAL OUTCOMES
  • Identifying and solving problems and thinking critically and creatively in designing, executing and reporting on a specialised area of Entrepreneurship.
  • Collecting, organising, analysing and evaluating information by data collection and its synthesising into a logical contribution to the knowledge in the particular field chosen for study.
  • Working effectively with experts in the particular field at a high academic level.
  • Managing one's own time to achieve execution of a research plan and integrate the information pertinent to the study.
  • Communication, particularly in business terms, in internationally acceptable style both verbally and in written reports and publications.
  • Using science and technology to contribute to the knowledge and understanding in the field as an overt outcome of this qualification.

    ( * c = core, f = fundamental and e = elective outcomes) 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1.1 A detailed case study is produced that justifies the selection of the idea and also demonstrates the utlisation of appopriate tools

    1.2.1 Models of entrepreneurship are applied in context.

    1.3.1 This self assessment profile fully identifies leadership qualities, risk adversity and business skils.

    1.4.1 An audit report of the internal and external environment which identifies new technologies, niche markets and new business opportunities.

    2.1.1 A research document is completed which includes the various product and process strategies available. A report is compiled recommending best practices.

    2.2.1 An analysis of the marketing strategies used in the SMME sector.

    2.3.1 A case study is presented using computerised software.

    3.1.1 A report (approximately 3000 words) is compiled together with a one page executive summary.

    3.2.2 A business plan is presented to a panel of experts.

    3.2.3 Presentation is persuasive.

    3.2.4 Presentation elucidates important aspects.

    3.2.5 Questions are handled in an appropriate manner.

    3.2.6 Appropriate presentation mode is adopted.

    4.1.1 A written examination is completed to test the understanding of financial statements and financial ratios (4.1 and 4.2).

    4.3.1 Knowledge of relevant legislation is applied.

    5.1.1 Appropriate educational theories are applied in the design of teaching, learning and assessment strategies.

    5.2.1 The results of research to be disseminated in the form of a paper.

    6.1.1 Acceptable topic statement is presented.

    6.1.2 Uniqueness of research is proved.

    6.1.3 Relevant literature is surveyed.

    6.1.4 Problem statement/hypothesis is correctly formulated.

    6.2.1 Correct methodology and statistical techniques are selected.

    6.2.2 The correct academic is adopted.

    7.1.1 Publish a mini-dissertation for evaluation by external examiner

    INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

    Formative Assessment: Oral presentations
    Research proposals
    Written progress reports

    Summative Assessment: Research dissertation
    Oral and visual presentations 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    N/A 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical articulation to the D. Tech in a related discipline 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Sertec (currently) 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Sertec (Currently) 

    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: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced 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. Durban University of Technology 


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