1. The learner must demonstrate an ability to identify, analyse and solve complex issues and problems, demonstrating critical and creative thinking about strategic management concepts and principles in highly specialised and unpredictable contexts. The learners must assess and, where relevant, correctly apply complex and advanced concepts and approaches to business management problems, strategies and policies; thus proposing and implementing alternative courses of action and solutions. The learner must be able to reflect on the application made and assess the success, or otherwise, thereof
2. The learner must be able to work in a team. The learner must demonstrate an acceptable level of social sensitivity in his/her relationships with others and work effectively in a management team by implementing the relevant theory and reflecting on the implementation made. Finally the learner must display a thoroughly specialised knowledge and understanding of the various role players involved in or affected by strategic management
3. The learner must display an ability to act responsibly and honestly in interactions with other role players in the strategic management profession. The learner must also display an ability to accept responsibility for any activities required of him/her in his/her assessment and application of the various strategic management concepts and principles, particularly in highly specialised and unpredictable context.
4. The learner must demonstrate the ability to plan and execute research in the field of strategic management, including the correct gathering, analysing, integrating and interpreting of information on business management issues, by utilising the relevant theoretical and highly specialised and advanced research principles and reflecting on the research undertaken. The learner must also be able to show that he/she can plan and undertake complex research through independent study and teamwork, both across the strategic management discipline and on an interdisciplinary basis
5. The learner must effectively and professionally communicate with the different role players in the field of strategic management in an academic and practical manner by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflecting on the application made. This should be done orally and/or in writing and include the use of visual/graphic aids
6. The learner must demonstrate an insight into and operate necessary management technology, in particular specified computer hardware and software, including Internet and databases. The learner must use a computer as well as strategic management related databases skilfully. The learner must show that his/her command of the management technology is sufficient to support advanced research in complex and unpredictable contexts.
7. The learner must analyse and explain the importance and role of strategy and the management thereof internationally, regionally, nationally, provincially and locally. The learner must also discern between, analyse and explain the roles of strategic management on macro and micro levels
8. The learner must show that he/she is able to identify and continue to develop the different and specialised skills and competencies necessary in the execution of the activities and responsibilities of a strategic manager, professional or regulator.
9. The learner must analyse and explain the link between the number of strategic management professionals and level of professionalism in strategic management, as well as the effectiveness and efficiency of businesses and therefore of the economy. The learner must assess the role that more effective and efficient businesses will have in the economy and the impact which this will, in turn, have on the standard of living of the country’s population (e.g. the redress of poverty)
10. The learner must demonstrate a positive and specialised approach towards various different communities and sensitivity towards the social, economic and cultural differences within these communities. The learner must analyse the particular distribution needs of different communities, taking into consideration their various social, economic and cultural differences and therefore their different needs and requirements with respect to business management. The learner must show ability to apply business management concepts and principles to make proposals within complex and unpredictable contexts that will improve the circumstances of these communities
11. The learner must demonstrate acceptable employment-seeking skills for entry into the strategic management profession by applying theoretical principles of employment seeking and career-pathing, as well as reflecting on the application thereof. The learner must demonstrate the ability to undertake academic leadership, advanced research, professional practice based on research and/or senior managerial occupations. The learner must also demonstrate that he/she has acquired specialised and advanced competencies in his/her chosen business management career
12. The learner must display the ability to effectively and responsibly plan, resource, organise, co-ordinate and optimise the resources, opportunities and processes particularly engaged in the field of business management by applying relevant theoretical aspects and reflecting on the application made. The learner must also demonstrate an advanced level of responsibility and organisational ability with respect to his/her own activities. Finally, the learner must demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the financial implications of all activities undertaken
Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
The learner must attend compulsory discussions with his/her promoter according to a prescribed programme. Successful presentation of research progress at regular intervals is required. If the learner is not making satisfactory progress and not meeting the requirements of the Department of Business Management, his/her registration shall be cancelled by the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences on recommendation by th Department Chairperson.
Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:
Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of a thesis and an anrticle ready for publication in a scientific journal. The thesis must furnish proof that the learner is capable of scientific research and the application thereof. The thesis should clearly demonstrate evidence of original work should constitute a decided contribution to the knowledge of and insight into the field of study. Under normal circumstances, 300 pages for a thesis in one and a hslf spacing on an A4 page will suffice. The department of Business Management may institute other requirements for thesis.
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