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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Science in Construction Economics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
91827  Master of Science in Construction Economics 
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 12 - Physical Planning and Construction  Physical Planning, Design and 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  

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
This qualification will enable the learner after completion:
  • To provide students with a basic training in research methods and procedures appropriate to construction economics.
  • To produce students for the economy with the capacity to work in teams which must carry out research in the construction field.
  • To provide a rigorous and theoretically informed approach to the research study of construction economics that will serve the students throughout their subsequent careers, and will equip them either for senior management positions or for further research in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) leading to academic careers.

    Rationale:
    This qualification contributes to the international body of knowledge related to the construction and property development industries. This is to produce graduates capable of building upon and extending the research base of construction Economics, thereby contributing towards skills development and the future growth of the field. Furthermore, the rational is to develop students with research capabilities in the field and therefore allow admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree studies. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    RPL will be done according to Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) policy.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum requirement for admission is:
  • A Bachelor of Science Honours in Quantity Surveying.
    Or
  • A similar qualification deemed by Senate. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory module at Level 9 totalling 180 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 9, 180 Credits:
  • Dissertation Construction Economics, 180 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of epistemological issues and research methods of construction economics.
    2. Demonstrate an understanding of deep theoretical underpinnings of the discipline, use and communicate this effectively.
    3. Write a research proposal.
    4. Use the literature to identify the theoretical issues pertaining to the proposal.
    5. Frame precise research questions.
    6. Develop appropriate methods to address the research questions; execute the research, analyse the results and report the results, orally and as written dissertation.
    7. Communicate research findings to peers and others in a multidisciplinary setting. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • The listed and cited literature of the literature survey and the exposition of the research reflect familiarity with relevant and recent trends in the chosen field.
  • The use of literature surveys is justified fully and correctly on oral presentations and written record of research.
  • The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in the research proposal. The hypotheses direct the investigation.
  • Logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and the ability to evaluate contradictory information.
  • Information sources are used correctly and appropriately and include a range of media.
  • The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to quantitative and qualitative data. The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and statistical analysis are valid.
  • Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The evaluation of the thesis is formative and summative in character and synoptically evaluates all outcomes. The thesis is assessed by the research supervisor and examined by internal and external examiners. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    Being a full research qualification this is comparable to other similar qualifications offered nationally and internationally for example the Curtin University (Australia), University of Birmingham (UK), University of South Australia (Australia), Glasgow Caledonian University (UK), University College London (UCL) (UK) among other examples. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification articulates vertically:
    Vertical Articulation:
  • A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Construction Economics. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Internal as well as external examiners will be used according to NMMU policy. Proposed new examiners are appointed and approved in terms of NMMU policies. Furthermore, those examiners are to hold appropriate qualification higher than that of the student. Each examiner (both internal and external) will be required to submit an examiner's report wherein a detailed exposition of his or her assessment is put forward based on guidelines provided by the examination department. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

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

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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    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.