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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
8077  Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Management 
ORIGINATOR
Rhodes 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
Postgraduate Diploma  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Generic Management 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 7  NQF Level 08  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

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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 
The diploma is intended as specialised training for people who wish to establish their own businesses. Candidates who have already majored in management courses are disqualified.

1. The purpose of the diploma is to take graduates form widely divergent academic backgrounds and provide them the basic skills necessary for the operation of a small business enterprise.

2.The diploma also provides the basic techniques for independent research, analysis and articulation of ideas. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Candidates are not normally admitted to the diploma unless they are in possession of a Bachelors degree.

Candidates should be able to communicate competently in English.

Recognition of Prior Learning:

Candidates are granted credit for equivalent prior learning and experience as determined by the University rules governing the recognition of prior learning and experience. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
The learner will:

1. Possess an adequate knowledge of basic management and accounting principles to be able to commence a career as an independent entrepreneur.

2. Be competent to communicate in a professional manner.

3. Have an understanding of the nature of academic endeavour and appreciate the need for life-long learning. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
1. In order to meet this exit level outcome, the learner will:

a. Be capable of adaptable and flexible behaviour, with sound social skills in dealing with others.
b. Have the ability to perform tasks independently without supervision
c. Have the ability to think laterally and innovatively in applying concepts and principles in a business environment.
d. Be able to display judgement and objectivity in analysing information and performing tasks.
e. Have an appreciation of the need to respond ethically and to operate with integrity and moral courage in the business environment.

2. In order to meet this exit level outcome, the learner will:

a. Be able to communicate ideas and principles in both the spoken and written word.
b. Be able to use appropriate technology to facilitate computation and communication.
c. Be aware of the multilingual nature of South African society, and be able to use language appropriately.

3. In order to meet this exit level outcome, the learner will:

a. Possess a framework against which new information and advances in business operational systems can be assessed and assimilated.
b. Be able to access new information from libraries, the Internet and other appropriate sources.
c. Understand that business and economic systems change continually requiring the acquisition and application of new information to address changing circumstances requiring the need for life-long learning.

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

1. Assessment procedures adhere to Rhodes University assessment policy.

2. Assessment entails three elements.
  • Continual formal assessment both formative and summative
  • Continual informal assessment (formative)
  • Formal end-of-course assessment (summative)

    The course work on which continuous assessment is based includes work done individually and in groups, and may consist of combinations of tests, practicals and a range of problem solving exercises. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The qualification may be taken after a bachelor's degree and it leads to further postgraduate study. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Examination papers and scripts are moderated internally and by an external examiner. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Academic staff of Rhodes University will be used as assessors. They will preferably have a PhD, but staff with a Master's degree and appropriate experience are acceptable. In exceptional cases an Honours degree will be acceptable. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS 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. Rhodes 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.