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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Management Sciences in Entrepreneurship 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
96902  Master of Management Sciences in Entrepreneurship 
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) 
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  180  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  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
2027-06-30   2029-06-30  

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:
The qualifying learner will be able to conduct independent research under minimal guidance in a chosen field, and contribute to knowledge production in that field. The learner will be able to develop a sound understanding of the overall context within which entrepreneurial development takes place as well as evaluate and establish new business opportunities. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome is reported in a mini-dissertation which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at that level. This qualification targets Academic staff from a wide range of disciplines in the various educational sectors. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL In terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies is RPL policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours (NQF Level 8).
  • Postgraduate Diploma in a related field (NQF Level 8). 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Integrate entrepreneurship techniques to generate feasible business ideas.
    2. Integrate new and existing knowledge in the field of business performance.
    3. Develop a comprehensive business plan.
    4. Evaluate the financial sustainability of a business.
    5. Develop a business concept using theories and models of entrepreneurship; critical thinking tools and techniques; brainstorming techniques and peer evaluation techniques.
    6. Undertake a personal self-assessment which identifies leadership qualities, risk adversity and business skills.
    7. Apply appropriate techniques to analyse the internal and external business environment.
    8. Assess and evaluate product and process strategies.
    9. Conduct research that will identify the need for a product or service, competitor analysis, operations process; logistics, distribution; financial sustainability and management and staffing structure.
    10. Conduct research to evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching, learning and assessment interventions.
    11. Identifying and solving problems and thinking critically and creatively in designing, executing and reporting on a specialised area of Entrepreneurship.
    12. Collecting, organising, analysing and evaluating information by data collection and its synthesising into a logical contribution to the knowledge in the particular field chosen for study.
    13. Working effectively with experts in the particular field at a high academic level.
    14. Managing one's own time to achieve execution of a research plan and integrate the information pertinent to the study.
    15. Using science and technology to contribute to the knowledge and understanding in the field as an overt outcome of this qualification. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Produce a detailed case study that justifies the selection of the idea and also demonstrates the utilisation of appropriate tools.
  • Apply models of entrepreneurship in context.
  • This self-assessment profile fully identifies leadership qualities, risk adversity and business skills.
  • Compile an audit report of the internal and external environment which identifies new technologies, niche markets and new business opportunities.
  • Complete a research document which includes the various product and process strategies available.
  • An analysis of the marketing strategies used in the SMME sector.
  • Present a case study using computerised software.
  • Present a business plan to a panel of experts.
  • Conduct an appropriate and persuasive presentation mode.
  • Complete a written examination to test the understanding of financial statements and financial ratios and apply knowledge of relevant legislation.
  • Apply appropriate educational theories in the design of teaching, learning and assessment strategies.
  • Disseminate the results of research in the form of a paper.
  • Present Acceptable topic statement.
  • Prove the uniqueness of the Research.
  • Survey relevant literature.
  • Correctly formulate problem statement/hypothesis.
  • Select correct methodology and statistical techniques.
  • Publish a mini-dissertation for evaluation by external examine.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Formative Assessment:
  • Oral presentations.
  • Research proposals.
  • Written progress reports.

    Summative Assessment:
  • Research dissertation.
  • Oral and visual presentations. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • A relevant Masters qualification, NQF Level 9.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctor of Commerce in a related discipline, NQF Level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    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: 
    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. Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) 


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