Higher Certificate in Management Development
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Qualification type
Higher Certificate
Credits
120
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 the Free State
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies
Subfield
Generic Management
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2027-06-30
Last date for achievement
2029-06-30
Purpose and entry context
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
Purpose
Apply educational knowledge, skills, principles and methods to integrate different management disciplines and to have a holistic view on middle and senior management levels within the private and public sector.
- In business and industry.
- Responding to the needs of the community.
- In the public sector.
- In the trade unions.
- In life-long learning and the appreciation of the value of education and society.
Qualifying learners will demonstrate knowledge, skills and applied competence in the field of study. The qualification will provide opportunities for continued personal growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience.In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4, or equivalent.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Integrate or connect performances and to reflect on, evaluate and adopt core competencies
- Demonstrate his/her learning via module-specific learning outcomes as well as critical cross-field learning outcomes.
- Identifying and solving problems related to management.
- Analysing and solve problems about the interrelatedness of an organisation with the environment.
- Executing management decisions.
- Demonstrating analytical thinking skills as related to general management.
- Communicating effectively to members of the organisation on managerial issues.
- Working effectively with colleagues as a member of a team.
- Applying management information in a scientifically and technologically sound way
- Analyse and apply the basic principles relevant to theories related to the following:
- Strategic management.
- Human resources management.
- Communication management.
- Entrepreneurship.
- Leadership development.
- Marketing management.
- Financial management.
- Money and Banking.
- Economics.
Associated assessment criteria
The following Associated Assessment Criteria is presented in an integrated manner across all Exit Level Outcomes
- Respond to relevant simulated management situations.
- Analyse case studies analysed.
- Solve management problems according to managerial principles.
- Analyse and present management techniques of their organisation presented and analysed.
- Present Interviewing strategies in solving organisational problems.
Integrated Assessment
Competence is achieved, through continuous assessment by demonstrating the ability to achieve the outcome of the qualification:
- Written individual assignments.
- Written group assignments, employing assignments and class discussions.
- Practical projects, employing assignments and class discussions.
- The interpretation of relevant case studies and portfolios.
- Standardised marking and feedback on assignments and projects.
- Open book examinations.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows for both horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Higher Certificate in Administration, NQF Level 5.
Vertical Articulation
- Diploma in Administrative Management, NQF Level 6.
- Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management, NQF Level 7.
International comparability
This qualification compares with similar international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered.
Providers currently listed
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