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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Science in Project Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
7549	Master of Science in Project Management
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria
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 12 - Physical Planning and Construction		Physical Planning, Design and Management
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
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 1141/23	2021-07-01	2024-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30		2028-06-30

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The (first) purpose of the qualification is to provide possessors with an integrated and effective Postgraduate-level base of knowledge, specific skills and applied competence in the field of project management, whether in the private or public sector.

The (second) purpose of the qualification is to provide researchers capable of making a fundamental contribution to the academic corpus of knowledge in the discipline of project management.

The (third) purpose of the qualification is to provide South Africa with high-level Postgraduates able to participate in the construction industry actively.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:

Bachelor of Science Honours in Quantity Surveying, Level 8.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Identify, analyse, develop and manage construction projects;
2. Work effectively in multidisciplinary professional teams and community structures;
3. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate socio-economic, legal, financial and physical information applicable to construction projects;
4. Organise and manage his/her own activities responsibly and effectively;
5. Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in oral and written persuasion;
6. Manage the implementation of building technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment;
7. Undertake and manage construction projects with due regard to the built environment as a sub-system of the socio-economic and physical world;
8. Apply entrepreneurial skills in the development of the built environment;
9. Undertake independent research on any of the above.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Mastery of the knowledge and skills required is demonstrated by regular written and oral testing of students in all courses (including assignments on the critical evaluation of the theory as applied in practice), culminating in written examinations at the end of each semester/ year and a treatise on an approved research topic at the end of the course. All examinations are subject to both internal and external examination based upon pre-approved papers and written memoranda, while final year results are subject to review by an examination panel. Testing includes a demonstration of factual, analytical and independent research skills as evidenced in, among others, a treatise on an approved topic. The quality of instruction is monitored by semi-annual or annual evaluation of both content and lecturers by the learners as well as feedback by class representatives to the head of the department.

Integrated Assessment:

Simulations.
Written examinations.
Oral examinations.
Other:
Written assignments.
Theoretical and practical case/field studies.
M Sc Treatise.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification allows for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

Horizontal Articulation:

Master of Science in Real Estate, Level 9.

Vertical Articulation:

Cognate Doctor, Level 10.

MODERATION OPTIONS

N/A

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

NOTES

N/A

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	University of Pretoria