Advanced Diploma in Management
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Generic Management
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification Overview
Purpose
This qualification aims to prepare students for Postgraduate study by enhancing their knowledge and understanding of theories, methodologies, and practices in management and related fields. Students will develop the ability to address complex theoretical and practical problems using management tools and techniques. Additionally, this qualification equips students to pursue opportunities in various sectors of the economy by providing a comprehensive understanding of management principles. The curriculum covers strategic management, project management, human resources management, managerial finance, and business research.
Rationale
The qualification offers vertical articulation for graduates of the Diploma in Retail Business Management, expanding their management expertise and preparing them for advanced studies. It focuses on enhancing general and strategic management skills, analytical skills, leadership abilities, and fostering people development within organizations. Graduates with this qualification will possess theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to address management challenges, conduct training, support interventions, and implement assessment strategies.
Objectives
- Deepen technical and pedagogical content knowledge for effective management in diverse contexts
- Integrate theories and action research in management and related fields
- Suit various professions in business management
- Cultivate problem-solving skills for entrepreneurship and business management
- Foster lateral, critical, and creative thinking
- Promote life-long learning
- Instill ethical practice in students
Outcomes
- Apply holistic strategic management approaches to related business problems.
- Demonstrate leadership and the ability to identify, analyse and solve management related problems.
- Formulate, analyse and Interpret financial statements for financial decision making.
- Effectively and responsibly organise and co-ordinate human resources by applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application thereof.
- Use project management tools and techniques to advance management functions (managing by projects) within an organisation.
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct business related research.
- Demonstrate ethical conduct in the execution of duties and decision making.
Assessment Criteria
Integrated Assessment Criteria at Sol Plaatje University
At Sol Plaatje University (SPU), the Associated Assessment Criteria are integrated across the Exit Level Outcomes in order to ensure that students are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge. The following key assessment criteria are applied in an integrated manner:
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Strategic Management Approaches: Students are required to apply appropriate strategic management approaches to solve business-related and management problems effectively.
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Financial Management: Formulation, analysis, and decision-making based on financial statements are essential skills that students must demonstrate.
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Human Resources Strategy: Students are tasked with formulating a human resources strategy that aligns with organizational goals and objectives.
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Project Management: Utilizing appropriate computer software, students are expected to plan and monitor projects efficiently.
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Research Methodology: Students must demonstrate the use of appropriate research methodology within a business context, ensuring credibility and reliability in their findings.
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Business Research Proposal: Developing a comprehensive business research proposal, such as a marketing plan, is a key component of the assessment criteria.
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Ethical Concepts: Describing concepts and processes with reference to ethics within an organization is crucial for students to understand and apply ethical principles in their decision-making.
Integrated Assessment Practices
Quality Assessment:
- Quality assessment is central to credible certification and recognition of student achievement at SPU.
- Clear and rigorous procedures and practices are applied, in line with principles of fairness, validity, reliability, and practicability, as outlined in the SPU Policy on Assessment.
Formative Assessment:
- Enables recognition of student achievements, discussions, and planning of appropriate follow-up steps.
- Includes assignments, class tests, small group activities, case studies, and presentations to assess student progress.
Practice Assessment:
- Aims to develop mastery of skills, concepts, or analytical techniques.
- Involves an integrated project that encompasses a business research component to enhance practical skills.
Summative Assessment:
- Records and provides feedback on the overall performance of students systematically.
- Involves end-of-year exams that are internally and externally moderated to ensure fairness and accuracy in grading.
By integrating these assessment criteria and practices, SPU ensures that students are thoroughly evaluated on their knowledge, skills, and ethical understanding, leading to credible certification and recognition of their achievements.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Advanced Diploma
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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