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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Commerce in Entrepreneurship 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
97134  Master of Commerce in Entrepreneurship 
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela 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
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
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
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):
Access can be gained through RPL by learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements.

Entry Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Entrepreneurship, Level 7 or equivalent.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship, Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Entrepreneurship and Marketing Management, 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. Apply educational theories in the design, delivery and evaluation of teaching interventions to promote entrepreneurship.
    6. Develop a research proposal.
    7. Compile a mini-dissertation. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1.1. A detailed case study is produced that justifies the selection of the idea and also demonstrates the utilisation of appropriate tools.
    1.2.1. Models of entrepreneurship are applied in context.
    1.3.1. This self-assessment profile fully identifies leadership qualities, risk adversity and business skils.
    1.4.1. An audit report of the internal and external environment which identifies new technologies, niche markets and new business opportunities.

    2.1.1. A research document is completed which includes the various product and process strategies available. A report is compiled recommending best practices.
    2.2.1. An analysis of the marketing strategies used in the Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise (SMME) sector.
    2.3.1. A case study is presented using computerised software.

    3.1.1. A report (approximately 3000 words) is compiled together with a one page executive summary.
    3.2.2. A business plan is presented to a panel of experts.
    3.2.3. Presentation is persuasive.
    3.2.4. Presentation elucidates important aspects.
    3.2.5. Questions are handled in an appropriate manner.
    3.2.6. Appropriate presentation mode is adopted.

    4.1.1. A written examination is completed to test the understanding of financial statements and financial ratios (4.1 and 4.2).
    4.3.1. Knowledge of relevant legislation is applied.

    5.1.1. Appropriate educational theories are applied in the design of teaching, learning and assessment strategies.
    5.2.1. The results of research to be disseminated in the form of a paper.

    6.1.1. Acceptable topic statement is presented.
    6.1.2. Uniqueness of research is proved.
    6.1.3. Relevant literature is surveyed.
    6.1.4. Problem statement/hypothesis is correctly formulated.
    6.2.1. Correct methodology and statistical techniques are selected.
    6.2.2. The correct academic is adopted.

    7.1.1. Publish a mini-dissertation for evaluation by external examiner.

    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 
    Vertical Articulation:
    Doctor of Technology, Level 10 in a related discipline.
    Doctor of Philosophy, Level 10 in a related discipline. 

    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. Nelson Mandela University 


    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.