Master of Administration
Purpose:
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
Vaal University of Technology
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies
Subfield
Office Administration
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
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
Purpose
Apply integrated theoretical/practical knowledge/skills and advanced analysis and problem solving to the office environment and related fields through research techniques.
Rationale
Apply integrated theoretical/practical knowledge/skills and advanced analysis and problem solving to the office environment and related fields through research techniques.
Entry requirements and RPL
- Level 8 with 480 Credits.
- Bachelor of Technology: Commercial Administration or National Higher Diploma: Office Administration.
- Bachelor of Technology: Office Management and Technology.
Recognition of Prior Learning
The institution has appropriate policies and procedures for Recognition of Prior Learning including the identification, documentation, assessment, evaluation and transcription of prior learning against specified learning outcomes, so that it can articulate with current programmes and qualifications. Assessment instruments are designed for Recognition of Prior Learning in accordance with the institution's policies on fair and transparent assessment.
Access to the Qualification
- Level 8 with 480 Credits.
- Bachelor of Technology: Commercial Administration or National Higher Diploma: Office Administration.
- Bachelor of Technology: Office Management and Technology.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
Learning components (curriculum)
- Research Project.
Exit level outcomes
- Display proficiency in the theory and application of research methodology and reporting results to the target market through the writing of a thesis.
Specified Level
- Formulate a problem.
- Gather information.
- Draw relevant conclusions.
- Report the results to people concerned.
- Write a thesis (C - 120 Credits) (Level 8).
Associated assessment criteria
The qualifying learner should provide evidence of the mentioned abilities through writing a thesis demonstrating the effective application of an appropriate research methodology.
Integrated Assessment
Research project with Paper/Dissertation.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Professional programme
- Doctor of Technology: Business Administration or Doctor of Philosophy: Business Administration.
International comparability
N/A
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