Master of Management Sciences in Entrepreneurship

Purpose

The qualifying learner will be able to conduct independent research under minimal guidance in a chosen field, and contribute to knowledge production in that field. The learner will be able to develop a sound understanding of the overall context within which entrepreneurial development takes place as well as evaluate and establish new business opportunities. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome is reported in a mini-dissertation which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at that level. This qualification targets Academic staff from a wide range of disciplines in the various educational sectors.

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 is RPL policy.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• Bachelor of Commerce Honours (NQF Level 8).
• Postgraduate Diploma in a related field (NQF Level 8).

1. Integrate entrepreneurship techniques to generate feasible business ideas.
2. Integrate new and existing knowledge in the field of business performance.
3. Develop a comprehensive business plan.
4. Evaluate the financial sustainability of a business.
5. Develop a business concept using theories and models of entrepreneurship; critical thinking tools and techniques; brainstorming techniques and peer evaluation techniques.
6. Undertake a personal self-assessment which identifies leadership qualities, risk adversity and business skills.
7. Apply appropriate techniques to analyse the internal and external business environment.
8. Assess and evaluate product and process strategies.
9. Conduct research that will identify the need for a product or service, competitor analysis, operations process; logistics, distribution; financial sustainability and management and staffing structure.
10. Conduct research to evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching, learning and assessment interventions.
11. Identifying and solving problems and thinking critically and creatively in designing, executing and reporting on a specialised area of Entrepreneurship.
12. Collecting, organising, analysing and evaluating information by data collection and its synthesising into a logical contribution to the knowledge in the particular field chosen for study.
13. Working effectively with experts in the particular field at a high academic level.
14. Managing one's own time to achieve execution of a research plan and integrate the information pertinent to the study.
15. Using science and technology to contribute to the knowledge and understanding in the field as an overt outcome of this qualification.

• Produce a detailed case study that justifies the selection of the idea and also demonstrates the utilisation of appropriate tools.
• Apply models of entrepreneurship in context.
• This self-assessment profile fully identifies leadership qualities, risk adversity and business skills.
• Compile an audit report of the internal and external environment which identifies new technologies, niche markets and new business opportunities.
• Complete a research document which includes the various product and process strategies available.
• An analysis of the marketing strategies used in the SMME sector.
• Present a case study using computerised software.
• Present a business plan to a panel of experts.
• Conduct an appropriate and persuasive presentation mode.
• Complete a written examination to test the understanding of financial statements and financial ratios and apply knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Apply appropriate educational theories in the design of teaching, learning and assessment strategies.
• Disseminate the results of research in the form of a paper.
• Present Acceptable topic statement.
• Prove the uniqueness of the Research.
• Survey relevant literature.
• Correctly formulate problem statement/hypothesis.
• Select correct methodology and statistical techniques.
• Publish a mini-dissertation for evaluation by external examine.

Integrated Assessment

Formative Assessment

• Oral presentations.
• Research proposals.
• Written progress reports.

Summative Assessment

• Research dissertation.
• Oral and visual presentations.