Master of Commerce
The purpose of the qualification is:
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
128
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
0
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Quality assurance functionary
-
Field
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies
Subfield
Finance, Economics and Accounting
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
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 models of the discipline in the work environment
- To promote a group of learners into a rigorous and comprehensive theoretical and methodological programme when the degree is done by dissertation
- To enable the student to follow the internship route in order to register with a Professional Body (for example, the Health Professions Council of South Africa), thereby becoming a fully fledged practitioner in the field when the degree is done by course work
- To extend to students with professional aspirations the option of advanced academic qualification, research capabilities and improved employment opportunities.
- To enable a student specialising in a field to acquire other expertise, for example, a student specialising in accounting, is able to cope with taxation, economic, monetary and fiscal issues to serve private and public enterprises including commerce, industry, local and central government and non-profit institutions
Entry requirements and RPL
Entry requirements for the qualification
- The applicant must hold a bachelor degree from a recognised institution.
- The applicant must possess a B.Com (Hons) degree in the relevant discipline or such other qualification deemed equivalent from a recognised institution.
- Admission to the programme by selection.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
A level of competence based on the assessment and recognition of prior learning will be considered.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
The M.Com (Dissertation) graduate is able to
- Demonstrate the ability to carry out research independently.
- Critically review literature related to the topic area.
- Demonstrate critical awareness of the chosen research design;
- Integrate knowledge from a range of areas of the discipline to the topic under consideration.
- 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
- Develop integration and communication skills through the design, execution and presentation of research.
The M.Com (coursework) graduate is able to
- Conduct research in the Human Resource environment
- Critically evaluation information and systematically relate it to different contexts of the discipline concerned
- Analyse the individual, group and organisation to determine effectiveness of the operation
- Use psychometric tests to determine, amongst others, the degree of problem solving and decision make that is essential in the appointment of individual to positions.
- Apply knowledge in the practical situation through he analysis of case studies
- Transfer theoretical knowledge from a research project to the work place
- Demonstrate awareness that competence-based management development uses frameworks and profiles as a means of identifying development needs.
- Identify matters pertaining to taxation, economic, monetary and fiscal issues, comment and solve problems on such matters by interpreting tax and fiscal legislation and tax case law.
Associated assessment criteria
The M.Com (Dissertation) graduate is assessed in the following way: -
- Formal examination of the thesis by assessors.
- Oral presentation of the findings of the dissertation to assessors.
The M.Com (Coursework) graduate is assessed in the following way: -
- 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 of 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
INTERNAL
- Due to the interdisciplinary focus of the programme it will be possible for students from other faculties to be allowed into the programme if: -
- Their modules in a discipline are related or relevant to the programme.
- The credits from other programmes will make a contribution to the new direction
- Student with relevant modules form 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.
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