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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Master of Philosophy: Economic and Management Sciences: Research 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
7641  Master of Philosophy: Economic and Management Sciences: Research 
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 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Generic Management 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  300  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 091/21  2021-07-01  2023-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 
An intermediate postgraduate degree to provide qualifiers with the following:
1. Graduate-level knowledge in Economic and Management Sciences analysis and policy application
2. A sound theoretical base and understanding of the various sub-disciplines in economic and management sciences.
3. To provide South Africa with theoretically specialised postgraduates with sound analytical skills and ability. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Matriculation certificate
First degree: B Com, BA or relevant level 6 qualification
Honours degree: B Com (Hons), BA (Hons) or relevant level 6 postgraduate qualification 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
M Phil

Learning outcomes:
Graduates should be able to utilise advanced economic and management sciences knowledge with special emphasis on analysis and policy application.

Critical cross-field outcomes:
1. Identify and solve problems on economic and management sciences trends and strategic planning by using critical and creative thinking
2. Work effectively with management and a team, group, organisation and community, implementing economic and management sciences principles and prescribed policy
3. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate economic and financial data
4. Communicate effectively using visual statistical computer and language skills as well as scenarios in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion.
5. Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively
6. Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Capable of rendering services in the financial, private and government sectors on an advanced level of statistical analysis of management trends for middle to senior management.
  • The ability to do basic research under supervision

    Integrated assessment:
    Simulations
    Oral examinations
    Other:
    Research dissertation 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Related qualifications:
    Ph D

    Ph D serves as an entry point to the related qualification

    Ph D provides credits for the related qualification 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Use of memorandum and internal second examiners that are at least on a senior lecturer level.
    2. All modules under external examination. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Qualifications required:
    Minimum: A doctoral or Ph D degree

    Career experience required:
    At least three years' teaching experience at graduate level

    Other criteria:
    External examiner: At least a doctoral or Ph D degree and relevant experience in the various fields. 

    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: 
     
    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. University of Pretoria 


    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.