Bachelor of Administration Honours
The purpose of the qualification is:
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Qualification type
Honours Degree
Credits
128
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies
Subfield
Public Administration
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
N
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
The purpose of the qualification is
- To provide an opportunity for learners to obtain detailed knowledge of the discipline concerned and to create an awareness of the variety of institutional contexts in which it is applied
- To give students the opportunity to become acquainted with the practical application of the principles, theories and modules of the discipline in the work environment.
Entry requirements and RPL
- To enrol for this degree the student must possess a B.Admin or equivalent bachelor degree, with an average mark of at least 60% for the level 3 modules
- Certain disciplines may set other pre-entrance requirements, for example, in Industrial Psychology other assessment strategies include performance on an interview, performance in a battery of psychometric tests and knowledge in research methodology.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
The Bachelor of Administration (Honours) graduate is able to
- Demonstrate insight and competence in theory and context of the discipline
- Demonstrate knowledge and the ability to apply research methodologies and techniques to the discipline concerned as a field of study
- Analyse the individual, group and organisation to determine effectiveness of the operation
- Assist in planning the careers of individuals and conduct counselling sessions
- Have an appreciation of the Human Resource function in an institution, including an understanding of training and training needs of employees in the work place
- Develop a manpower plan for the organisation
- Understand the importance of Industrial Relations and collective bargaining
- Be aware of the legal policies and procedures related to the individual in the work place
- Evaluate the value of negotiation and bargaining.
- Transfer theoretical knowledge to a research project in the work place.
- Study, organise and critically evaluate information and systematically relate it to different contexts of the discipline concerned.
Associated assessment criteria
- Independently and in groups solve business related decision-making problems pertaining to various practical situations at the hand of case studies
- Approach problems in a scientific way
- Apply the acquired advanced theoretical knowledge to solve instructional problems
- Apply the subject theory efficiently in practical problem solving case studies and the presentation of seminars
- Solve advanced management problems pertaining to marketing, finance, human resources, operations and information technology
- Do an independent survey, researching a topical problem or business aspect
- Present research findings/results and recommendations in a technical report
- Critically interpret, analyse and differentiate between areas of inefficiency and efficiency
- Present solutions to overcome areas of inefficiency to promote productivity
- Show sensitivity for cultural and ethical issues
- Express an opinion on practical business problems related to cultural and ethical issues
- Apply computer proficiency in problem solving, research methodology and the presentation of the findings of an independent scientific research survey
Integrated assessment
- Assessment of module work during semester.
- Written examination in the form of applied questions and the analysis of case studies.
- The assessment strategies used to indicate the integration of knowledge, skills and attitudes learnt will be tested through: -
- Summary achievements of the application of theories in the practical work situation in the form of reports.
- Portfolios are related career opportunities in specified areas of the discipline.
- Written report or research project submitted by the student to indicate ability to solve problems in the practical environment.
- Case studies.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
- The credits from other programmes will make a contribution to the new direction
- Student with relevant modules from Business Management and Psychology could move across to studies in Social Science, Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations.
- Possibilities for internal articulation exists within the Faculty of Commerce and Administration.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
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