Master of Management Sciences

Purpose

The qualified learner will be able to conduct independent research under guidance in a chosen field and contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem, its justification, research process and outcome are reported in a dissertation which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at that level.

Rationale

Recognition of Prior Learning

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 requirement is

• Bachelor of Management Sciences Honours, NQF Level 8.

1. Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decision-making using critical and creative thinking have been made.
2. Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.
3. Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
4. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluating information.
5. Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.
6. Demonstrate and understand the world as a set of related systems by realising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
7. Contribute to the full development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any qualification of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:

• Reflecting and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
• Participating as a responsible citizen in the life of local, national and global communities.
• Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts.
• Exploring education and career opportunities.
• Developing entrepreneurial opportunities.

The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes

• Demonstrate familiarity with relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the chosen field through the survey of the listed literature and cited literature.
• Analyse, explain and correctly juxtapose in oral presentation and written records the models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies in the chosen field.
• Fully and correctly justify in oral presentations and written records of research the use of literature surveys/experimentation/correlation/casual analysis.
• Clearly identify, define and detail the research problem in the research proposal.

> The stated hypothesis directs the investigation.

> Logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and the ability to evaluate contradictory information.

• Correctly and appropriately use and include a range of media as Information sources.
• Effectively apply information technology skills in information searches, data analyses, data presentation, and the production of the dissertation.
• Correctly apply the appropriate mathematical and statistical methods of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Provide valid analysis of the inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements, and statistical analyses are accurate.
• Effectively and correctly apply language and numeracy skills in communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations.

Integrated Assessment

Continuous assessment of research work. Summative assessment on the completion of the dissertation based on the oral and written forms of presentation.