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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Commerce 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
72801  Master of Commerce 
ORIGINATOR
North West University 
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  Finance, Economics and Accounting 
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
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
This qualification includes the various specialisations in Commerce. Please refer to "Notes" for details on the specialisations.
  • To provide qualifiers with an advanced knowledge, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, effective oral and written
    communication skills, problem solving skills in their chosen field, that would enable them to be self-driven, and integrated thinkers who can critically evaluate the literature pertaining to the field of specialisation and continued professional growth.
  • To provide South Africa with researchers who are capable of contributing to the production and advancement of knowledge in commerce, business and management.
  • To provide South Africa with a significant number of researchers in order to ensure that the local research leadership and scholarly activity is widened. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Formal Qualifications:
  • B. Com. Hons. Degree or another approved related Commercial Honours Degree;

    OR

    Recognition of prior learning for access to this qualification:
  • In cases where prior learning at other institutions, or relevant experience, is deemed by the Dean to compensate for the lack of for mal qualifications required above, a candidate may be admitted to M.Com. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Exit Level Outcomes:

    1. Competent in identifying problems and conducting research in business.
    2. Competent in synthesising and transmitting existing knowledge in business.
    3. Competent in pursuing personal and professional growth.
    4. Competent in demonstrating interpersonal and Leadership skills.


    Specific Outcomes:

    1.1 Competence in evaluating literature in the chosen field.
    1.2 Competent in investigating, interpreting and analysing business problems.

    2.1 Competent to conceptualise new methodologies.
    2.2 Competent to communicate effectively with appropriate audiences and the community at large.

    3.1 Establish and pursue professional and personal goals and objectives.

    4.1 Competent to manage change.
    4.2 Competent to manage projects in Business.
    4.3 Competent to manage conflict. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1.1 Ability to conduct literature review by investigating contradictory information, gaps in knowledge and integrating information from the literature.
    1.1.2 Ability to search literature using appropriate techniques.

    1.2.1 Ability to apply research methods in collecting, analysing and interpreting data.
    1.2.2 Ability to independently analyse new, abstract data and situations deploying a wide range of techniques
    appropriate to business problems.
    1.2.3 Ability to produce a satisfactory research report.


    2.1.1 Ability to generate systems, strategies and policies compatible with organisational settings based on existing
    knowledge.
    2.1.2 Ability to analyse the impact and value of knowledge on society and business.

    2.2.1 Ability to accurately observe, note and explain events in business.
    2.2.2 Ability to make written and oral presentations on business issues.
    2.2.3 Ability to debate and defend concepts and arguments.


    3.1.1 Identify personal goals and time management concepts.
    3.1.2 Apply personal goals and time management concepts.
    3.1.3 Apply personal decision making skills.
    3.1.4 Act professionally and ethically and take responsibility within own limits of competence.
    3.1.5 Maintain competence and keep abreast of up to date tools, techniques, policies and service delivery systems.
    3.1.6 Engage in life-long learning through well developed learning skills.


    4.1.1 Ability to diagnose and conceptualise change.
    4.1.2 Ability to deal with challenges of implementation and understand and cope with resistance to change.
    4.1.3 Ability to envision change and manage the change process.

    4.2.1 Ability to plan projects considering the defamation, scope, schedule, costs, quality, resources, and risks associated with the project.
    4.2.2 Ability to control projects using modem tools and techniques.
    4.2.3 Ability to manage project teams through leading, communication, negotiating and influencing.

    4.3.1 Ability to handle interpersonal relations and group dynamics.
    4.3.2 Ability to manage organisational politics.


    Integrated assessment:
  • Students will be assessed based on individual and group work during and at the end of each module; or
  • Completion of a dissertation relating to business problems. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    D Com or PhD 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • The programme will fall under a board comprising members of the Faculty of Commerce and Administration.
  • External examiners and assessors from reputable Universities will be appointed in order to maintain a national Standard of Excellence. 
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    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Lecturers assigned to each course conduct their own assessment in accordance with the rules determined by Faculty Board and approved by Senate. Teaching staff members are appointed on the basis of appropriate academic qualifications and experience as determined by the Council. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    This qualification includes the following specialisations:
  • Master of Commerce in Business Management
  • Master of Commerce in Economics
  • Master of Commerce in Forensic Accountancy
  • Master of Commerce in International Trade
  • Master of Commerce in Management Accountancy
  • Master of Commerce in Marketing Management
  • Master of Commerce in Risk Management
  • Master of Commerce in Taxation
  • Master of Commerce in Tourism Management
  • Master of Commerce in Industrial Psychology (registration end date is 31 December 2018)
  • Master of Commerce with internal programme Industrial Relations (registration end date is 31 December 2018)
  • Master of Commerce with internal programme Labour Relations Management (registration end date is 31 December 2018) 
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    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. North West University 


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