Postgraduate Diploma in Economic and Management Science
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Qualification type
Postgraduate Diploma
Credits
120
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 Pretoria
Quality assurance functionary
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Field
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies
Subfield
Generic Management
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-11-21
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
The purpose of the qualification is to impart to learners postgraduate level knowledge, specific skills and applied competence as required by the Faculty, which provides a solid theoretical and academic platform for these learners to begin their postgraduate studies in Management Sciences, Financial or Economic Sciences or Public Management and Administration.
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
- A relevant Bachelor degree, NQF Level 7.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Develop advanced competencies to undertake a cognate postgraduate qualification in the broad field of Economic and Management Sciences.
- Broaden the 's's's learner's knowledge and skills by providing a sound strategic framework and approach to studies in the broad field of Economic and Management Sciences.
Associated assessment criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1
- Understand the theories associated with a postgraduate qualification in the Management/Financial/Economic Sciences and Public Management and Administration.
- Understand the literature associated with a postgraduate qualification in the Management/Financial/Economic Sciences and Public Management and Administration.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2
- Obtain the required knowledge and skills in Management/Financial/Economic Sciences and Public Management and Administration necessary for further studies in these fields.
- Inculcate the necessary frameworks and approaches in the fields of Management/Financial/Economic Sciences and Public Management and Administration to facilitate further postgraduate studies in these fields.
Integrated Assessment
Formative assessment are performed on a monthly basis. This is done via the monitoring procedures for the qualification. Monitoring of learners learning in the qualification is performed via a monthly discussion between the qualification committee, modular convener and lecturer in charge of that module.
This process helps to identify specific weaknesses in the learner's knowledge before engaging in a formal assessment process. The summative assessment is performed by process of formal internal and external moderation of examination papers and examination scripts. This is performed by Faculty appointed internal and external examiners according to prescribed institution's standards and policy.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- A Cognate Post Graduate Diploma NQF Level 8 or
- A relevant Bachelor Honours qualification, NQF Level 8.
Vertical Articulation
- 'Master of Economics, NQF Level 9.
International comparability
This qualification is comparable to other international programmes that, after completion, will potentially provide students with access to 'master's degree studies provided they meet set selection requirements.
Providers currently listed
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