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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Economics

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
9217	Master of Economics
ORIGINATOR
University of Venda
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		Finance, Economics and Accounting
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	126	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 0695/12	2012-07-01	2014-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2015-12-31		2018-12-31

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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
96508	Master of Commerce in Economics	Not Applicable	NQF Level 09	180	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

To provide qualifying learners with abilities to write critical reports based on empirical research for the management of the economy.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

An Honours degree in Economics or its equivalent.
A brief outline of proposed research recommended by the Head of Department and approved by the School Board.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Master of Economics

1. Ability to prepare research proposal on policy relevant economic issues/problems.
2. Familiarity with the sources of South African and international economic data so as to be able to assess the structural position and performance of the South African economy over time.

Specify critical cross-field outcomes:

To prepare learners to identify, analyse, formulate and solve community problems in a creative and innovative manner.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Qualification is awarded on successful completion of dissertation and an oral examination.

Integrated assessment incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the degree is achieved:

1. Written examination
2. Oral examination

Other:
Dissertation Research Project

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Related qualifications:
Ph.D (Economics)
Ph.D (Business Management)

This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification(s):
Ph.D (Economics)
Ph.D (Business Management)

MODERATION OPTIONS

This qualification shall be internally examined and externally assessed and moderated.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Ph.D or MA in Economics or its equivalent

Minimum of 5 years teaching experience at a tertiary institution

Relevant work experience at institutions such as economic research institutions and financial institutions.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

NOTES

N/A

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	University of Venda