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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Administration Honours 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
80846  Bachelor of Administration Honours 
ORIGINATOR
Walter Sisulu 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
Honours Degree  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Public Administration 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  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

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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 
Purpose:
  • Provide confidence to identify and define complex problems associated with leadership and societal in order to reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to such problems.
  • Provide qualifiers a well-rounded theory in the environment and operations of governmental and non-governmental public institutions with the aim of providing opportunities of continued personal intellectual growth and rewarding contribution to society.
  • Promote administrators and managers to handle various technical aspects of administration and management in the public and voluntary sectors in order to promote sustainable growth and development and maximize prosperity to all sectors and society.

    Rationale:
  • Give students the opportunity to become acquainted with the practical application of the principles, theories and modules of the discipline in the work environment.
  • Provide qualification that will enable students to play a constructive role as change agents in the field of development and public administration.
  • Develop post-graduates who are capable of leading extensive governmental and non-governmental administrative transformation, as well as guidance for improved infrastructures and services.
  • The programme provide post-graduates with the core knowledge and specialized skills and values in public municipal management and administration to pursue a career in all spheres of government and related fields with a view of equipping them to function in middle and senior executive echelons.
  • To provide students who want to enrol for specialized master's level studies in the field of Public Administration and other related fields with sound academic and research base. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • A B.Admin degree or other approved related Administrative Bachelors degree. The learner must have passed the final course in the subject in which he/she wishes to proceed and possess at least 60% to register for the B.Admin Honours.

    Recognition of Prior Learning:

    Alternative routes of entry including the assessment of adult learners` capacity to benefit from a particular programme through Recognition of Prior Learning or other alternative means will apply using the Senate Discretionary selection requirements.

    Access to the Qualification:
  • The qualification targets all the candidates who intend to pursue administrative related careers.
  • Be in possession of another degree and have passed at least 50% of B.Admin courses which include Public Administration or Advanced Diploma: Public Administration and Management.
  • Students may be given Recognition of Prior Learning for individual modules if they can provide a portfolio of evidence or undergo any other recognized means of assessment that shows that they met the outcomes and associated assessment criteria specified for that module. They may also be awarded blocks of credits towards elective modules. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
  • The Bachelor of Administration Honours degree entails minimum credits of 120 and maximum of 144 over a period of 1 year. The period of one year in this qualification is taken to be the total duration of the course.
  • B Admin Honours structure does allow core and electives. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    After successful completion of the programme students will able to demonstrate:
  • Ability and competence to apply advanced core theoretical knowledge efficiently in practical problem solving case studies and the presentation of seminars.
  • Engage in critical thinking and communicate knowledge in studying topics of a complex and specialized nature, for instance disaster and risk management.
  • Conduct research in the field of study.
  • Ability to collect, analyze, formulate and critically evaluate administration policies. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Integrated Assessment:

    A range of formative and summative assessment such as simulations, assignments, workplace assessment, written and oral presentations and tests and examinations are used. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    All the Republic and international Higher Education institutions do offer most of the qualifications in administration since this qualification largely deals with all technical aspects of administration and management in the public and voluntary sectors. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The qualification leads to Masters: Public Administration or related field. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    External assessors preferable with from reputable universities are appointed and approved by Senate in order to maintain a national standard of excellence with at least Masters Degree, but most preferable is doctoral degree. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 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. Walter Sisulu University 


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