UNISA

Bachelor of Administration

Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting

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Purpose and Rationale

Purpose of the Qualification:

  1. Knowledge and Skills:
    The primary purpose of the BAdmin qualification is to equip graduates with the relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the fields of development and public administration. This aims to make them lifelong learners, employable workers/entrepreneurs, and valuable contributors to development and public administration in both public and civic contexts.

  2. Leadership Development:
    Another key purpose of the qualification is to produce graduates in development and public administration who can contribute to expanding the leadership base in innovative and knowledge-based economic and scholarly activities within South Africa and potentially in other countries.

  3. Change Agents:
    Furthermore, the qualification aims to produce individuals who can understand and fulfill their role as change agents in the spheres of development and public administration. By instilling the necessary skills and mindset, graduates can make meaningful contributions towards positive change and improvement in these areas.

Overall, the BAdmin qualification seeks to not only provide graduates with the essential knowledge and skills but also to empower them to drive change, contribute to leadership development, and make a positive impact in the fields of development and public administration both locally and globally.

Outcomes

  1. The BAdmin graduate can identify, analyse, formulate, and solve convergent and divergent problems in development and public administration and economics creatively and innovatively.
  2. The BAdmin graduate can work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organization, community, and contribute to the group output in tasks relating to development and public administration.
  3. The BAdmin graduate can manage and organize her or his activities and life responsibly and effectively, including her or his studies within the distance context.
  4. The BAdmin graduate can collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate texts (written or living), as required in the pursuit of the BAdmin.
  5. The BAdmin graduate can communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/ or language skills in the modes of oral and/ or written presentation, often in pieces of sustained discourse.
  6. The BAdmin graduate can use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health and well-being of others, in community, national and global contexts.
  7. The BAdmin graduate can demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation, and by acknowledging their responsibilities to those in the local and broader community. Developmental: In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner, public life and the social and economic development of the society at large, it is the intention of the BAdmin degree to make an individual aware of the importance of the following developmental outcomes:
  8. The BAdmin graduate can reflect on and explore a variety of strategies to learn more effectively (see Critical Outcomes 3 and 5 above).
  9. The BAdmin graduate can participate as a responsible citizen or official in the life of local, national and global communities (also see Critical Outcome 2 above).
  10. The BAdmin graduate can be culturally sensitive across a range of social contexts (see Critical Outcomes 2 and 7).
  11. The BAdmin graduate can explore education and career opportunities by drawing on the various knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired in the accomplishment of this qualification (see all Critical Outcomes above).
  12. The BAdmin graduate can develop entrepreneurial opportunities by drawing on the various knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired in the accomplishment of this qualification (see all Critical Outcomes, plus 4 above). Specific:
  13. The BAdmin graduate can assess the impact of public sphere policy (including legislation) on society.
  14. The BAdmin graduate can assess the impact of institutional structures on society.
  15. The BAdmin graduate can identify and understand issues of reconstruction and development in developing states.
  16. The BAdmin graduate can apply management theories to practical situations.
  17. The BAdmin graduate can apply elementary economic constructs and theories in developmental and public administration contexts.
  18. The BAdmin graduate can engage in critical and creative thinking within a disciplinary context.
  19. The BAdmin graduate can think contextually, i.e. reflect on learning from individual experience and academic disciplines in relation to political, social, cultural, technological and economic realities, locally and globally.
  20. The BAdmin graduate can deal with problems in the fields of development and public administration and management.
  21. The BAdmin graduate can identify, describe and evaluate problems and research-based solutions related to cultural diversity in South African and global society.
  22. The BAdmin graduate can perform a social-critical role in society (including public life).
  23. The BAdmin graduate can arrive at an informed assessment in terms of what happens to administrative and developmental knowledge in new, technological contexts.
  24. The BAdmin graduate can demonstrate people skills.
  25. The BAdmin graduate can use appropriate research methodologies to access knowledge in development and public administration and management.
  26. The BAdmin graduate can demonstrate a sensitivity to attitudes and values relevant to a just and democratic society.
  27. The BAdmin graduate can participate in creating and sustaining a just and democratic society.
  28. The BAdmin graduate can practise the ethics pertinent to development and public administration.

Assessment Criteria

Critical Cross-field:

Evidence in the form of tasks in study materials, written assignments, portfolio tasks, projects, case studies, and examinations, will show that learners:

  1. Problem-Solving:

    • Identify, analyze, and solve problems in development and public administration contexts.
    • Offer suggestions for problem-solving on various levels.
    • Evaluate viewpoints on development and public administration.
    • Analyze global, national, and local community issues.

  2. People Skills:

    • Demonstrate tolerance, empathy, and effective communication in group situations.
    • Undertake projects and interact successfully with others.
    • Understand group dynamics in public and nongovernmental sectors.

  3. Study Skills:

    • Organize study plans effectively.
    • Use various learning strategies.
    • Assess strengths and weaknesses for self-improvement.

  4. Community Interaction:

    • Determine community needs through grassroots interaction.
    • Analyze policies, programs, and theories effectively.

  5. Text Interaction:

    • Interact critically with texts through listening/reading skills.
    • Communicate ideas effectively with supporting evidence.
    • Use appropriate language conventions and models.

  6. Scientific Methods:

    • Use scientific methods for investigation and evaluation.
    • Demonstrate a responsible attitude towards science and technology.

Developmental:

  1. Learning Methods:

    • Learn through reflection, application, and interaction.
    • Demonstrate effective study skills and observational skills.

  2. Leadership:

    • Take the lead in addressing administrative and managerial issues.

  3. Cultural Awareness:

    • Show awareness and tolerance of cultural diversity.
    • Illustrate the value of open-mindedness and tolerance.

  4. Skill Application:

    • Make connections between theoretical knowledge and practical applications.
    • Demonstrate diligence in problem-solving.

  5. Self-Value:

    • Demonstrate confidence in contributing to society.
    • Suggest ways to fight poverty and build capacity.

Specific:

Evidence in various activities and tasks will show that learners:

  1. Policy Assessment:

    • Assess policy environments in different contexts.

  2. Institution Assessment:

    • Evaluate institutions and their impacts.

  3. Poverty Analysis:

    • Analyze the influence of poverty on policies and programs.

  4. Management Analysis:

    • Analyze and devise management solutions.

  5. Resource Allocation:

    • Explain resource allocation and identify inequalities.

  6. Theory and Practice:

    • Analyze and reflect on Development Administration or Public Administration.

  7. Learning Application:

    • Relate personal experiences to academic knowledge.
    • Interpret local conditions in relation to international conditions.

  8. Problem Identification:

    • Identify and describe problems in development and public administration.
    • Formulate solutions with sensitivity to complexities.

  9. Cultural Awareness:

    • Analyze cultural issues and impacts.
    • Generate alternative solutions in different contexts.

  10. Interdisciplinary Knowledge:

    • Use information to explore relationships between socio-economic and political situations.

  11. Technology Use:

    • Assess technology's impact on development and public administration.

  12. Group Interaction:

    • Apply knowledge to suggest solutions in culturally diverse societies.

  13. Information Evaluation:

    • Integrate information from various sources to address problems effectively.

  14. Empathy and Equity:

    • Demonstrate empathy and understanding in public affairs.
    • Apply the concept of equity in policies and plans.

  15. Values Questioning:

    • Question values and operate responsibly in diverse societies.
    • Demonstrate understanding of human rights and equitable allocation.

  16. Professional Ethics:

    • Act professionally and ethically, taking responsibility within limits.

Integrated Assessment:

  1. Formative Assessment:

    • Continuous feedback and assessment on smaller sections of work.

  2. Summative Assessment:

    • Examinations or portfolios assess a representative selection of outcomes.

Qualification Details

Type
National First Degree
NQF Level
07
Min. Credits
360
SAQA Source
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UNISA, short for the University of South Africa, is a distance education institution based in South Africa. It is the largest university on the African continent and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields of study. UNISA provides flexible learning options, allowing students to study at their own pace and from anywhere in the world. The university is known for its commitment to providing accessible and affordable education to a diverse student population. UNISA also conducts research and collaborates with other institutions to contribute to the development of knowledge and skills in South Africa and beyond.
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