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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Advanced Certificate in Management Studies |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
96712 | Advanced Certificate in Management Studies | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
CHE - Council on Higher Education | HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
Advanced Certificate | Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Generic Management | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 120 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 06 | 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 |
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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:
The AdvancedCertificate in Management Studies is a qualification that provides an introduction to management theory and practice. It provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary management practice in a national and international context as well as an introduction to quantitative management methods. The qualification aims to develop conceptual understanding, synthesis and application of management theory for learners wishing to progress in management careers. The qualification is directed towards technically qualified persons occupying junior and middle management positions in organisations, who are aspiring towards senior management positions. It is directed primarily at non-commerce learners to enable them to develop and improve their management skills. Such learners would not have had previous exposure to the theoretical underpinnings of management. Upon completion of the qualification the learner will be able to: Rationale: The Advanced Certificate in Management Studies contributes to regional and national goals by facilitating capacity building and human resource development in management for social and economic development. This qualification provides learners with the opportunity to proceed on a course of study towards the attainment of a Master's Degree in Business Administration. Upon completion of the qualification the learner will attain the necessary the skills and competencies to be able to function and grow in corporate and business environments. The qualification will also broaden the social base of learners in higher education by targeting mature learners with work experience. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
This qualification may be obtained in whole or in part through the recognition of prior learning. In the cases where prior learning is to be recognised for purposes of access to the qualification: Where appropriate, interviews will also be conducted to assess the applicants. Some of the key criteria that will be used in evaluating these candidates include: Where prior learning is recognised for advanced standing, credit will be given for prior certificated learning in accordance with established practice at South African higher education institutions. The amount of 'specific' credit granted is dependent on the match between prior learning and award towards which the intended qualification. Entry Requirements: The minimum admission requirement for this qualification is a Higher Certificate in the relevant cognate field. |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification comprises of compulsory modules at NQF Level 6, totalling 120 Credits:
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EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Apply fundamental management principles in a work-based context.
2. Utilise technology to communicate effectively. 3. Solve marketing problems. 4. Interpret financial statements. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of basic economic principles. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5: Integrated Assessment: Assessment is carried out by: Integrated assessment will assess the extent to which the learner has grasped the basic concepts which form the base of management education. The assessment methods will measure the extent to which the learner has achieved competence in the different areas of study delivered through the modules. These assessment methods will include: |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
MANCOSA was established in the post 1994 period with the view of addressing the critical shortage of access to management education in South Africa. Between 1995 and 2000 MANC0SA was engaged in providing Private Higher Education to South Africans in association with its former partner the Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College a College of the University of Brunel, in the United Kingdom.
The Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College is listed as an accredited state recognised institution in the United Kingdom. During this 5-year period MANCOSA successfully delivered tuition and academic and administrative support to over 860 students enrolled on the Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College, Certificate in Management Studies Programme. The outcomes and assessment criteria, the degree of complexity and the notional learning time of this qualification have been benchmarked against MANCOSA'S former international partner, the Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College and best national and international practice. This Programme has also been accredited by the Namibian Qualifications Authority (NQA). |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
The Advanced Certificate in Management Studies is the foundation for the Diploma in Management Studies at NQF Level 6, of which it articulates horizontally. In addition this qualification, also provides opportunities of vertical articulation to Advanced Diploma Management qualifications at NQF Level 7. |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
N/A |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
N/A |
NOTES |
This qualification replaces Qual ID 36068, which is the Certificate: Management Studies, Pre-2009 Level 6, 120 credits. |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification. |
NONE |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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1. | MANCOSA Pty (Ltd) |
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. |