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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Maritime Studies 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
83586  Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Maritime Studies 
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch 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  Finance, Economics and Accounting 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  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 
Purpose:

The learners successfully completing this qualification will acquire an enhanced knowledge, from a commerce perspective, of the maritime industry both nationally and globally. Further, the learners will master the business competencies necessary to qualify themselves for senior management positions in the business of ports and shipping, and the management of maritime interests. Learners will also contribute meaningfully to the creation of knowledge by completing maritime related research.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:
  • Critically reviewing the economic, management and financial aspects of different industries in the maritime sector.
  • Critically reviewing the national and international policy features of the maritime industry.
  • Critically reviewing the role of the maritime sector in facilitating of international trade.
  • Critically reviewing the strategic changes of the maritime industry needed to adjust to the globalised world.

    Rationale:

    This qualification meets the needs of the sector by providing qualified post-graduate learners who are able to critically review and direct business functions and processes within the land-based maritime sector at the strategic, tactical and operational level in order to maximize an organisation's sustainability.

    The typical leaner attempting this qualification will have completed an undergraduate degree in commerce with a major in transport economics. This qualification will allow the learner access to further post graduate studies, in the same or a related field, at NQF levels 9 (masters degree).

    This qualification is a combination of learning outcomes which have the defined purpose of capacitating the learner with workplace applicable competencies, and which will provide the learner with a solid foundation for any future learning endeavors in maritime commerce. This qualification achieves the objectives of the NQF. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The knowledge, skills and cognitive ability demonstrated in a Bachelor of Commerce.

    Recognition of Prior Learning:

    The application of Recognition of Prior Learning will take place in accordance with the policy and criteria of the provider and can be used to:
  • Assist learners who are not meeting the admission requirements of the qualification.
  • Assist learners in gaining credits towards achieving the qualification.

    This qualification may be achieved in part or completely through the recognition of prior learning, which includes formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience.

    Access to the Qualification:

    Learners registering for this qualification should already have achieved the Bachelor of Commerce: Transport Economics, NQF Level 7, or an equivalent qualification. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    To be awarded the qualification the learner is required to obtain a minimum of 120 credits at NQF Level 8.

    The following rules of combination apply to this qualification:

    Compulsory Modules:

    The following modules, totaling 90 Credits, are compulsory:
  • Port Economics and Management; 30 Credits.
  • Shipping Economics and Finance; 30 Credits.
  • Research; 30 Credits.

    Elective Modules:

    The learner is to select a minimum of two modules, totaling 30 Credits, from the following:
  • Economic Investment Planning; 15 Credits.
  • Industrial Relations; 15 Credits.
  • Intermodal Transport and Logistics; 15 Credits.
  • International Logistics; 15 Credits.
  • Maritime Supply Chain Management; 15 Credits.
  • Shipbroking and Chartering; 15 Credits.
  • Ship Management; 15 Credits.
  • Transport Insurance; 15 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Critically review the economic, management and financial aspects of different sectors in the maritime industry.

    2. Critically review the national and international policy features of the maritime industry.

    3. Critically review the role of the maritime sector in facilitating of international trade.

    4. Critically review the strategic changes of the maritime industry needed to adjust to the globalised world.

    Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:

    Qualifying learners will be required to demonstrate competence in the following Critical Cross-Field Outcomes:
  • Identify, systematically examine, critically evaluates and solves problems in which responses display that responsible decisions have been made, using critical and creative thinking.
  • Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
  • Collect, analyse, organizes and critically evaluates information.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
  • Self manage skills development from the range of experiences and learning opportunities available.
  • Transfer skills and continuous learning to organisational setting. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria should be applied in an integrated manor for all the Exit Level Outcomes:

    1. Scientific methodology is applied with the acquisition of both qualitative data, quantitative data, information and knowledge.
    2. Strategic management focused literature is critically analysed in order to determine national and international norms and practices.
    3. Research findings are presented in an appropriate form.
    4. Team work as part of a strategic management team is applied to enhance business functioning.
    5. Problem solving skills are applied in dissimilar fields in order to achieve optimal solutions.
    6. National and international maritime industry specific norms and practices are analysed, organised and critically evaluated.
    7. Science and technology are used critically and effectively, while taking the environment and the interests of others into account.
    8. Communication is effectively undertaken by employing graphic, statistical, mathematical, and language skills when making oral and written presentations.
    9. Personal activities are managed in a job situation responsibly and effectively.

    Integrated Assessment:

    Integrated Assessment will be applied extensively across each module of learning and the research assignment. Learners will complete an assessment of each module on completion thereof. 

    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The following programmes are offered internationally which are similar to this qualification:
  • Graduate Diploma in Maritime Studies - University of Tasmania, Australia.
  • Bachelor of Science Honours: Maritime Business - Southampton Solent University, UK.
  • Bachelor of Business Honours: Maritime and Logistics Management - Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania, Australia. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification, due to its alignment with the HEQF, allows for horizontal as well as vertical articulation to other institutions which may present similar qualifications.

    Horizontal articulation is possible with the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours: Economic Sciences, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours: Operations Research: Logistics, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Economics Honours: Management Sciences, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical articulation is possible with the following qualifications:
  • Master of Logistics, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Business Management and Administration, NQF Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessors and moderators will be appointed to validate learner assessments. The appointment of individuals in these capacities is governed by the institution's policies and procedures. The selected candidates need:
  • Assessment/moderation experience in the subject field being assessed.
  • An NQF Level 9 qualification in the subject field.
  • To be familiar with the syllabus content and required outcomes of the syllabus. 
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    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 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    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. Stellenbosch University 


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