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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Administration Honours 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
72827  Bachelor of Administration Honours 
ORIGINATOR
University of KwaZulu-Natal 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Public Administration 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  128  Level 7  NQF Level 08  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

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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 
The purpose of the qualification is:
  • To provide an opportunity for learners to obtain detailed knowledge of the discipline concerned and to create an awareness of the variety of institutional contexts in which it is applied
  • To give students the opportunity to become acquainted with the practical application of the principles, theories and modules of the discipline in the work environment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • To enrol for this degree the student must possess a B.Admin or equivalent bachelor degree, with an average mark of at least 60% for the level 3 modules
  • Certain disciplines may set other pre-entrance requirements, for example, in Industrial Psychology other assessment strategies include performance on an interview, performance in a battery of psychometric tests and knowledge in research methodology. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    The Bachelor of Administration (Honours) graduate is able to:
  • Demonstrate insight and competence in theory and context of the discipline
  • Demonstrate knowledge and the ability to apply research methodologies and techniques to the discipline concerned as a field of study
  • Analyse the individual, group and organisation to determine effectiveness of the operation
  • Assist in planning the careers of individuals and conduct counselling sessions
  • Have an appreciation of the Human Resource function in an institution, including an understanding of training and training needs of employees in the work place
  • Develop a manpower plan for the organisation
  • Understand the importance of Industrial Relations and collective bargaining
  • Be aware of the legal policies and procedures related to the individual in the work place
  • Evaluate the value of negotiation and bargaining.
  • Transfer theoretical knowledge to a research project in the work place.
  • Study, organise and critically evaluate information and systematically relate it to different contexts of the discipline concerned. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Independently and in groups solve business related decision-making problems pertaining to various practical situations at the hand of case studies
  • Approach problems in a scientific way
  • Apply the acquired advanced theoretical knowledge to solve instructional problems
  • Apply the subject theory efficiently in practical problem solving case studies and the presentation of seminars
  • Solve advanced management problems pertaining to marketing, finance, human resources, operations and information technology
  • Do an independent survey, researching a topical problem or business aspect
  • Present research findings/results and recommendations in a technical report
  • Critically interpret, analyse and differentiate between areas of inefficiency and efficiency
  • Present solutions to overcome areas of inefficiency to promote productivity
  • Show sensitivity for cultural and ethical issues
  • Express an opinion on practical business problems related to cultural and ethical issues
  • Apply computer proficiency in problem solving, research methodology and the presentation of the findings of an independent scientific research survey


    Integrated assessment
  • Assessment of module work during semester.
  • Written examination in the form of applied questions and the analysis of case studies.
  • The assessment strategies used to indicate the integration of knowledge, skills and attitudes learnt will be tested through: -
  • Summary achievements of the application of theories in the practical work situation in the form of reports.
  • Portfolios are related career opportunities in specified areas of the discipline.
  • Written report or research project submitted by the student to indicate ability to solve problems in the practical environment.
  • Case studies. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
  • The credits from other programmes will make a contribution to the new direction
  • Student with relevant modules from Business Management and Psychology could move across to studies in Social Science, Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations.
  • Possibilities for internal articulation exists within the Faculty of Commerce and Administration. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Students
  • Specialists in the field provide guidelines in the development of the programme to ensure relevance in the workplace.
    These include:
  • Specialists in the Private and Public Sectors.
  • Specialists from other academic institutions.
  • Academics from overseas academic institutions.
  • Government: Local, provincial and national officials who provide guidelines for quality and assessment standards.
  • Professional bodies, such as, the Health Professions Council of South Africa in the discipline of Industrial Psychology and the Public Accountants' and Auditors' Board/South African Institute of Chartered Accountants in the field of Accountancy. 
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    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    The internal assessor will include the lecturer of the module, the Head of Department and assessors selected in the field of specialisation together with experience and academic qualifications.

    The external assessor will be selected in the field of specialisation together with experience and academic qualification from leading institutions. 

    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.
     
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    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 KwaZulu-Natal 


    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.