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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Technology: Business Communication

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
72474	Master of Technology: Business Communication
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
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 04 - Communication Studies and Language		Communication Studies
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 0695/12	2012-07-01	2014-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2015-12-31		2018-12-31

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
16179	Master of Technology: Business Communication	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	120	Complete

This qualification is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
96892	Master of Strategic Communication	Not Applicable	NQF Level 09	180	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

This qualifying learner can conduct independent research under minimal guidance in a chosen field and contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome is reported in a dissertation which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at that level.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

At least 480 credits, of which at least 72 credits will be at NQF level 7, in the related fields of knowledge and skills in communications (e.g. Honours in Business Communication, Marketing, Communication Science, B Tech: Public Relations Management or any degree with 5 years' relevant experience.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

N

QUALIFICATION RULES

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

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Do research in a related field of marketing communication SPECIFIED LEVEL: 1. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and values in researching a related field in communication 2. Compile and present research findings, conclusions and proposals in a properly set out dissertation 4. Disseminate the research findings CRITICAL LEVEL: Identify and solve problems in which responses show that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made Collect, organise, analyse and critically evaluate information Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively Communicate effectively, using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the mode of oral and/or written presentation Reflecting on and exploring of a variety of strategies to learn more effectively Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation Be culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts Explore business communication or communication science

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Identify a problem area Identify problems within the problem area Search the literature Formulate the research problem/research question and sub-problems State the hypothesis/possible answer to question Define concepts Select a research strategy and research methodology/ies Decide on relevant data collection and analysis techniques Implement the data collection technique to collect data Analyse data and present results Interpret findings Draw conclusions and suggest recommendations Contribute to the body of knowledge and skills in a related field of communications Describe extent of study clearly Outline a methodology appropriate to the study Provide evidence of extensive range of reading, including a review of the relevant literature State explicitly the links between the review and area of study analyses, objectively and critically supporting and/or opposing evidence, and draws together the different points emerging from the literary study Discuss points in depth and develop a clear line of argument to provide own interpretations which is put in the context of other interpretations Show awareness of understanding assumptions underlying own interpretation Solutions/conclusions relate to the questions posed in the introduction and are well founded on the evidence resulting from the research Organises the thesis in a logical structure Adhere to the institutions technical requirements for a dissertation Write an article on the research for submission for publication in an accredited journal Deliver papers and lectures based on the research Integrated assessment: Formative Assessment: Continuous learning progress assessment Performance assessments tasks on an integrated variety of knowledge, skills and values. Summative Assessment: A demonstration of mastery of theoretical/academic component of learning (60 credits) A mini dissertation with an article externally examined and moderated (60 credits) Or Formative Assessment: Continuous learning progress assessment Summative Assessment: A dissertation externally examined and moderated (120 credits)

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Horizontal: Articulates with Mater's degrees in Communication Science, Public Relations Management, Marketing or Business Management Vertical: Progresses to PhD: Public Relations or PhD: Communication Management or PhD: Business Communication or PhD: Communication Science

MODERATION OPTIONS

External moderation SERTEC quality assurance

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Assessors will demonstrate the ability to: Develop an assessment Prepare learners for an assessment Carry out a pre-developed assessment Monitor an assessment Carry out an integrated assessment Moderate the assessment process Supply feedback and reporting

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

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.	Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)

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