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| SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
| REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
| Bachelor of Business Administration in Project and Supply Chain Management |
| SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
| 112687 | Bachelor of Business Administration in Project and Supply Chain Management | |||
| ORIGINATOR | ||||
| Cranefield College (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 | ||
| National First Degree | Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Generic Management | ||
| ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
| Undefined | 360 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 07 | Regular-Provider-ELOAC |
| REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
| Reregistered | EXCO 0821/24 | 2019-10-30 | 2027-06-30 | |
| LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
| 2028-06-30 | 2033-06-30 | |||
| 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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
| PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
| Purpose:
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Project and Supply Chain Management focuses on project and supply chain management in the context of the industry. The BBA serves the leadership, management, and entrepreneurial needs of organisations for many sectors in the economy. The qualification focuses on the combination of project management and supply chain management. The qualification places emphasis on: The qualification integrates critical learning areas in project and supply chain management, the outcomes of which enable learners to gain the competencies and skills to be innovative and successful in what they do. Rationale: Increasing digitisation and interconnection of products, value chains and business models characterise the World Economic Forum (WEF), the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0). Competitiveness no longer depends solely on optimisation of own resources, but total inter-organisational value chain innovativeness and supportive partner technologies, products, services and systems. Concurrent with this technological revolution is a set of broader socioeconomic, geopolitical and demographic developments, each interacting in multiple directions and intensifying each other. Many experts and leaders focus on people's future jobs and how the current educational institutions can prepare both organisations and learners for the transition into Industry 4.0. To achieve a competitive edge in the Industry 4.0, organisations must develop technological and organisational excellence. So that organisations can use their resources to be innovative in outsourcing resources from collaborative business partners, thereby creating virtual networks. For the Industry 4.0 economy, research shows that virtual value chains shape organisations into strategic, collaborative, value-driven entities. Selected partners with similar organisational cultures perform non-core activities. A competitive edge is gained by collaboratively performing strategic operations more effectively and efficiently. This approach demands exceptional governance, supported by transformational leadership excellence and systemic knowledge of applied programme management. Employers increasingly prefer job-relevant education for improving the competences of employees and for providing them with the necessary skills to be of immediate benefit to their organisations. To operate effectively in a knowledge economy, innovation and adding value has become more critical and essential. Managers need to adopt a new approach to introduce change through a value chain that aims to minimise the adverse effects of increasing complexity and risk. The complexity of today's technologies, artificial intelligence, mass data and internet of things, calls for specialisation and sustainable collaboration among organisations. Consequently, organisational design, development and governance have entered a challenging new phase. Inevitable strategic transformation and change of Industry 4.0 organisations and demand the introduction of new horizontal supply and value chain business models. If employers want to introduce innovation, they need to ensure that employees are aware of the demands made by transformation and change in the organisation. It may also be necessary to foster new innovative roles for employees. Innovation through a value chain needs to be coordinated and integrated, and must include a broader stream of activities project management is essential in this regard. The qualification is the starting point in creating and promoting a workforce that can be prepared to deal with the challenges of the knowledge economy and meet the demands made by modern businesses. There is a growing need for qualified learners with skills and competencies. That would enable them to contribute to the work contexts and to advance their careers and further studies. With the undergraduate workplace oriented qualification, learners who were will be able to access Postgraduate qualifications in this field of study. The practical focus and workplace relevance of the qualification also makes it very attractive for organisations to sponsor employees to complete the qualification. The qualification also provides qualifying learners with a foundation for access to higher specialised qualifications in project and programme management, and would thereby further contribute to alleviating the critical shortage of national skills in this field. The qualification potentially serves the following job opportunities: |
| LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
| Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
In terms of the institution's policy on Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Accumulation and Transfer, the institution applies RPL for the qualification. The institution's RPL policy for the qualification provides opportunities to learners who do not meet the formal requirements for admission to the BBA but have acquired learning in an alternative manner. Evaluation of each application is against the entry requirements of the BBA. The experience of each learner, as reflected in his or her portfolio of evidence, is considered with close reference to the prospective demands of the BBA qualification. The RPL assessment process is rigorous - but not rigid - and accordingly, there is not an exhaustive or overly prescriptive list of factors in the evaluation. Consideration of the following procedural and substantive aspects of the RPL process regarding the: a) Relevant information and documentation related to RPL must be submitted to the administration as soon as possible after submitting the registration. Applicants are requested to contact the administration for guidance and support in compiling the required portfolio of evidence for the RPL assessment. b) A detailed curriculum vitae (with supporting evidence and references where relevant) is particularly relevant since the applicant's work experience is essential. c) Proof of having been employed or active in the community in a manner that is relevant to the BBA, or holding a position of authority and responsibility, would be a valuable asset. d) An employer needs to provide evidence that the learner has leadership potential and can be a team player. e) Where a candidate has completed relevant courses that are relevant to the competencies required by the qualification, such courses would contribute significantly to the candidate's portfolio of evidence. Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is: Or Or Or Or |
| RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
| Y |
| QUALIFICATION RULES |
| This qualification consists of the following compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework Levels 5, 6 and 7 totalling 360 Credits.
Compulsory Modules, Level 5 80 Credits: Compulsory Modules, Level 6 160 Credits: Compulsory Modules, Level 7, 120 Credits: |
| EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
| 1. Apply knowledge and skills in project conceptualisation, planning, monitoring, and control to function successfully as project managers in the Industry 4.0.
2. Understand the business processes of the functional areas of the organisation and explicit and tacit knowledge of the relevant activities thereof as applied in virtual networks of partners. 3. Develop knowledge and skills for programme managing cross-functional project and supply chain processes in a virtual value chain where technological and product innovation are of paramount importance. 4. Understand and apply the law of contract in various commercial situations in the Industry 4.0 environment. 5. Apply systems thinking and the programme-management approach to conceptualise, establish and sustain new enterprises in Industry 4.0.6. 6. Plan, organise and control logistics and procurement activities to ensure optimal organisational supply chain performance in Industry 4.0. 7. Understand the strategic objectives of programme management and apply project and programme management principles in leading and governing an organisation in the Industry 4.0 economy. 8. Understand the effect of transformational leadership role modelling and organisational development on value chain performance and improvement in Industry 4.0. 9. Reflect on and develop quality and performance management of cross-functional supply chain processes in virtual networks of partners. |
| 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: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9: Integrated Assessment: Formative assessment: Formal and informal formative assignments show a distinction. For each topic discussed in a module, there are informal formative assignments. There is no assessment for these formative assignments, but it promotes learning. Completion of formal formative assignments may take place in a group (comprised of fellow learners, who can all participate online via Blackboard Collaborate) or individually online. Online formative tests will use real-world case studies for learners to complete. The tests cover the scope of the syllabus of each module, for NQF Levels 5 and 6 modules in the first and second year of their studies. In the case of the individual online tests, learners will receive automatic instant feedback. Multiple or unlimited (depending on the instance) attempts are allowed for online formative assessments. Summative assessment and examinations: Learners will write examinations under the supervision of invigilators. |
| INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
| A large number of universities around the world offer similar qualifications. However, a qualification with a focus on Project and Supply Chain Management (especially one that centres on the demands of Industry 4.0) at the time of investigation seems limited.
Rutgers University in New Jersey offers an undergraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management which takes into account the complexities faced by modern-day corporations, including offshoring, outsourcing and globalisation. Learners will understand: Penn State University (Pennsylvania) offers a Supply Chain and Information Systems qualification which focuses on the source make deliver return process model. Learners have ample opportunities to pursue theoretical and applied research, including interdisciplinary collaboration with other departments. Penn State University's Supply Chain qualification is ranked in the top five among supply chain education qualifications in the USA by Gartner. Lehigh University (Pennsylvania) offers an undergraduate Supply Chain Management. The qualification equips learners to deal with modern business problems. The qualification will introduce learners to logistics, operations management and business to business marketing. Learners receive a broad education in core business topics with a focus on supply chain management skills needed to perform in today's business environment. Ohio State University offers an Operations and Logistics qualification. Learners will be able to develop processes to facilitate efficient and cost-effective flow through a variety of supply chains. They will also have a strong foundation in management and technical skills. The University of Rhode Island offers a Supply Chain Management qualification which focuses on the procurement, manufacture and delivery of goods and services among enterprises across the nation. The basis of the undergraduate qualification is on the premise that competition in the 21st Century is between supply chains rather than competition between individual companies. The University of Minnesota (USA) offers a Supply Chain and Operations Management undergraduate qualification. The qualification places on both the intra and inter-organisational points, with a focus on converting inputs to outputs and the SCOR model of PlanSourceMakeDeliver. Michigan State University (USA) offers a Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management. The qualification focuses on the integration of value-adding components. It includes manufacturing operations, purchasing, transportation, and physical distribution that are critical to the enhancement of global competitiveness. Core competency courses include procurement and supply management, manufacturing planning and control, logistics and transportation management and supply chain application and policy. Duquesne University (Pittsburgh) offers an undergraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management. The qualification develops leaders with essential skills such as preserving resources. Learners will be able to improve the flow of goods and services and balancing demands in a global marketplace. The University of Houston (USA) offers a Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management. The qualification focuses on globalisation, effective communication, coordination and collaboration. These are the focus areas of essential functions of a successful supply chain leader. The qualification includes modules include business forecasting, distribution and inventory management, business modelling and decision analysis and more topics designed to create effective leaders for worldclass organisations. The University of Memphis (Tennessee) offers a Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management, with an emphasis on competitive analysis and logistics. Learners will be proficient communicators, critical thinkers and ethical business professionals. A comparison between the Bachelor of Business Administration and those offered at other higher education institutions internationally shows that there is a similarity. The qualifications investigated show an integrated approach to supply chain management. This qualification is set apart as the focus is on the Industry 4.0 dispensation and the ability to manage virtual networks of partners. This institution's Bachelor of Business Administration is a fundamental step towards fostering a workforce that is shaped to deal with the challenges of the Industry 4.0 knowledge economy and to meet its demands. The International University of Monaco offers a traditional Bachelor of Business Administration. It aims to provide a foundation in international business with modules in economics, finance, marketing, communication, mathematics, Information Technology. The Bachelor of Business Administration seeks to provide a competitive edge to newly appointed staff members. Cleveland State University (Ohio) offers a Bachelor of Business Administration. The qualification provides learners with the background needed to become business leaders. Learners will solve complex challenges in operations and supply chain management. |
| ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
| This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation: Vertical Articulation: |
| MODERATION OPTIONS |
| N/A |
| CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
| N/A |
| NOTES |
| N/A |
| LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
| NONE |
| PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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| 1. | Cranefield College (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. |