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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Commerce in Sport Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
73983  Master of Commerce in Sport Management 
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg 
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 02 - Culture and Arts  Sport 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  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

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 
Purpose:
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with a master's dissertation (or two papers and a mini-dissertation), in which the qualification finally culminates. A qualifying learner shows evidence of independent and original scientific work. The dissertation and mini-dissertation should constitute a decided contribution to knowledge of, and insight into, the subject discipline and the field of research. Qualifying learners should also display competence in the application of related research methodology, and the proper written and oral communication of the research process and findings. The learner should be able to reflect on his/her research decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of the Sports Industry. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Recognition of Prior Learning (in cases where learners do not comply with the formal entry requirements) will be conducted following the policy and guidelines of the University concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds with the required NQF level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through recognition of prior learning, learners may gain access, advanced placement, or recognition of status, on condition that they continue their studies at this University.

Entry requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Recreation and Sport Management, NQF Level 8.
    Or
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Management, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Identify, assess, formulate and solve problems scientifically.
    2. Integrate technology responsibly during the problem solving process.
    3. Apply flexible, independent thinking processes, displaying an openness to new ideas.
    4. Conduct fundamental research, of an original nature, in the Sport Management field/discipline; thereby making a contribution to knowledge and/or insight in the field/discipline.
    5. Generate well-founded ideas, which should then be structured, articulated and communicated to informed members of society.
    6. Communicate in a structured manner, through written and oral presentations, as well as the facilitation of scientific discussions.
    7. Collect disseminate and interpret relevant data and information required by individuals/organisation in the Sport Management field/discipline, as well as in society in general.
    8. Demonstrate well-founded framework of knowledge within the field of research, and in particular, the Sport Management field/discipline.
    9. Demonstrate fundamental scientific critical research and service-orientated attitude and scientific and academic values, (including objectivity, structure, reliability, validity, accuracy, coherence, logic and ethical obedience).
    10. Advanced scientific research, specifically in the Sport Management field/discipline, while functioning successfully within a team, which could be of an interdisciplinary nature. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Identify, assess, formulate and solve problems scientifically.
    2. Integrate technology responsibly during the problem-solving process.
    3. Apply flexible, independent thinking processes, displaying an openness to new ideas.
    4. Conduct fundamental research, of an original nature, in the Sport Management field/discipline; thereby contributing knowledge and insight in the field/discipline.
    5. Generate well founded ideas, which should then be structured, articulated and communicated to informed members of society.
    6. Communicate in a structured manner, through written and oral manner, through written and oral presentations, as well as the facilitation of scientific discussions.
    7. Collect, disseminate and interpret relevant data and information required by individuals/organisation in the Sport Management field/discipline, as well as in society in general.
    8. A well-founded framework of knowledge within the field of research, and in particular, with regards to the Sport Management field/discipline.
    9. A fundamental scientific critical research and service-orientated attitude and scientific and academic values, (including objectivity, structure, reliability, validity, accuracy, coherence, logic and ethical obedience).
    10. Advanced scientific research, specifically in the Sport Management field/discipline, while functioning successfully within a team, which could be interdisciplinary.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Assessing successful presentation or research progress is required at regular intervals. Master's learners are expected to engage in regular formal discussions with the supervisors, demonstrating their progress as well as highlighting the research problems encountered.

    Two papers and a mini-dissertation are presented, as determined by the lecturer acting as supervisor. At least one test is written per paper. Further successful presentation of research progress is required at regular intervals. It is also expected from master's learners to engage in regular formal discussions with the supervisor(s), not just to demonstrate their progress, but to highlight research problems that have been encountered.

    Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:
    Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, is done using a research dissertation on the selected topic, within the field of Sport Management. The dissertation should demonstrate evidence of original work and should constitute a decided contribution to the knowledge of, and insight into, the field of study.
    Every master's learner must also submit an article that is ready for publication. This does not place a publication obligation on either the learner or the promoter. The article may be a summary of the study or part thereof.
    Or
    A mini-dissertation (with the same requirements as for the dissertation) plus a formal examination in each of the two papers that were taken in conjunction with the acting supervisor towards the end of each semester. The two papers, as well as the mini-dissertation, must be passed with an average mark of 50%. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Master of Commerce, Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Commerce in Sport Management, Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Both internal and external examiners are appointed (upon recommendation by the RAU Department of Sport and Movement Studies) by the Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. The internal and external examiners must assess the dissertation of the learner. They then submit a report regarding the dissertation, clearly indicating whether the dissertation is accepted unamended; or, after improvements have been made, whether it is referred back for revisions and re-submission for examination, or whether it is rejected.

    At least one external examiner (from a higher education institution or from a relevant field) is used for the external evaluation of the dissertation, mini-dissertation and two papers. These external people who could also be of international stature, must be approved by the board of faculty and therefore they should be specialists in the Sport Management field/discipline. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualified assessors in assessing the learner undertaking this qualification (in terms of foundational, practical and reflexive outcomes), will be appointed by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences of this institution, upon recommendation by the Department of Sport and Movement Studies. Their appointment is based on the following criteria:

    * Assessors (for the learner undertaking this qualification) should be qualified in the area of Sport Management, and should be in possession of a relevant M degree on NQF level 8.

    * Assessors (for the learner undertaking this qualification) should have learning and job experience in the area of Sport Management.

    * Assessors (for the learner undertaking this qualification) should have experience in the field of education and training, and, in particular, sport management. Assessors should also be well informed about what is required of them in terms of assessing the learner. 

    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 Johannesburg 


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