Prospectus 2022 - Faculty Of Management Sciences - 2021 .

Faculty Prospectus3.5PhD: Business Administration in Cost and ManagementAccountingAdmission Requirements: Relevant Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification (NQF 8) approved bySAQA. Proof of Research Methodology course completed. Proof of previous research experience. Successful achievement of the Faculty selection criteriaDuration:Two years full-time or four years part-time.Curriculum:Research by thesis.Professional BodiesMembership to a professional body is not compulsory but is advisable. However,students at Advanced Diploma, Masters and PhD levels are advised to affiliate withthe Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) which is the world’sleading and largest professional body of Management Accountants. In theDepartment of Accountancy, the Cost & Management Accounting qualification isaccredited by CIMA (2007). Other options are the South African Institute ofProfessional Accountants (SAIPA) and the South African Institute of BusinessAccountants (SAIBA). Students can also affiliate with Accounting TechniciansSouth Africa AT (SA). These associations require prospective members to sit anentrance examination to qualify for membership.3.6Diploma: Internal AuditingSix semesters / three years full-time class attendance at the University.What are the Functions of an Internal Auditing Graduate?Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activitydesigned to add value and improve an organisation’s operations. It helps anorganisation accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplinedapproach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control andgovernance processes. In doing this the internal auditor will analyse the efficiencyof operations, the reliability of financial reporting, detecting and investigating fraud,safeguarding assets and compliance with laws and regulations.Career OpportunitiesA career in Internal Auditing offers challenging and exciting opportunities in boththe private and public sectors. There is a continuous demand for certified internalauditors.Entry level9 P a g e:Internal Audit Trainee

Faculty ProspectusMiddle levelTop level::Junior Internal AuditorChief Audit ExecutiveResearch opportunities available at both industry and research institutions.CurriculumYEAR 1Semester 1 Financial Accounting 1 Commercial Law for Accountants 1 (Module 1) Economics (Module 1) Applied Communication 1 (Module1) ICT Skills 1YEAR 2Semester 3 Financial Accounting 2 (Module 1) Cost & Management Accounting 2(Module I) Internal Auditing 2 (Module 1) Statistics 1 (Module 1) Applied Communication Skills 2(Module 1) Taxation 1 (Module 1)YEAR 3Semester 5 Financial Accounting 3 (Module 1) Cost & Management Accounting 3(Module 1) Internal Auditing 3 (Module 1) Taxation 1 Business Ethics 1 Commercial Law for Accountants 2Semester 2 Cost & Management Accounting 1 Commercial Law for Accountants 1 (Module 2) Economics (Module 2) Applied Communication Skills 1(Module 2) Internal Auditing 1Semester 4 Financial Accounting 2 (Module 2) Cost & Management Accounting 2(Module 2) Internal Auditing 2 (Module 2) Statistics 1 (Module 2) Applied Communication Skills 2(Module 2)Semester 6 Financial Accounting 3 (Module 2) Cost & Management Accounting 3(Module 2) Internal Auditing 3 (Module 2) Information Systems Auditing 1 Entrepreneurial Skills 1 Accounting Technology 2AssessmentAssessment takes the form of tests, assignments, practical, tutorials and finalexaminations.Articulation Options10 P a g e

Faculty Prospectus3.7Advanced Diploma: Internal AuditingAdmission Requirements:A completed 360 credits NQF level 6 relevant qualification (Diploma in InternalAuditing), with an average of 60% on all the core (major) subjects/modules.Duration:This is a one-year full-time course. No part time classes offered.Curriculum:Semester 1 Advanced Internal Auditing(Module 1) Advanced ManagementAccounting (Module 1) Advanced Financial Accounting(Module 1) Research Methodology3.8Semester 2 Advanced Internal Auditing(Module 2) Advanced Management Accounting(Module 2) Advanced Financial Accounting(Module 2) Advanced Information SystemsAuditing Advanced Business Communicationfor Internal AuditingPostgraduate Diploma: Internal AuditingAdmission Requirements:A completed NQF level 7 relevant qualification (Advanced Diploma in InternalAuditing or equivalent) with an average of 60%.Duration:This is a one-year full-time course. No part time classes offered.Curriculum:Semester 1Semester 2 Financial Accounting (Module 1) Financial Accounting (Module 2) E-Commerce Auditing Corporate Governance Forensic Auditing Environmental Auditing Risk-based Auditing Organisational Dynamics Research Project (year) Research Project (year)11 P a g e

Faculty ProspectusProfessional BodiesMembership to a professional body is not compulsory but is advisable. However,students at Advanced Diploma level are advised to affiliate with the Institute ofInternal Auditors (IIA). The IIA offers the only globally accepted Certification ofInternal Auditors (CIA). Students can also affiliate with South African Institute ofProfessional Accountants (SAIPA) which equips its members with optimumaccountancy practices, or ISACA (Information Systems Audit and ControlAssociation) that focuses on the roles of information systems governance, security,audit, and assurance professionals. Students can also affiliate with AccountingTechnicians South Africa AT (SA). These associations require prospective membersto sit an entrance examination to qualify for membership3.9Diploma: Financial Information SystemsSix semesters / three years full-time of class attendance at the University.What are the Functions of a Financial Information Systems Graduate?Financial Information Systems is a profession and activity involved in helpingorganisations achieve their objectives. It entails collecting and organising financialand operational data to enable you to advice the various levels of management as towhere they stand in relation to short, medium and long-term plans. The graduatemust also be able to advice the trends of inadequate profits and where opportunitiesexist that may be exploited in the dynamic and competitive business environment.The graduate plays a key role in day-to-day decision-making as well as in the longterm capital investment decisions. With this programming knowledge, the graduateis a vital link between the computer department and the accountants of theorganisation.Career OpportunitiesA career in Financial Information Systems offers challenging and excitingopportunities in both the private and public sectors. There is a continuous demandfor Financial Systems Programmers. Qualified candidates could easily be promotedfrom Clerk to Accountant to Management. People in possession of this qualificationare in demand in commerce, industry and the public sector. They could also headthe Electronic Data Processing Department using their management skills andprogramming knowledge.CurriculumYEAR 1Semester 1 Financial Accounting 1 Commercial Law forAccountants 1 (Module 1) Applied Communication 1(Module 1)12 P a g eSemester 2 Cost & Management Accounting 1 Commercial Law for Accountants 1(Module 2) Applied Communication Skills 1(Module 2)

Faculty Prospectus ICT Skills 1YEAR 2Semester 3 Financial Information Systems 2(Module 1) Financial Accounting 2 (ModuleI) Cost & Management Accounting2 (Module I) Auditing 2 (Module 1) Applied Communication Skills 2(Module 1) Taxation 1 Accounting Technology 1YEAR 3Semester 5 Financial Information Systems 3(Module 1) Financial Accounting 3 (Module1) Cost & Management Accounting3 (Module 1) Taxation 2 (Module 1) Statistics 1 {Module 1) Business Ethics 1 Auditing 1Financial Information Systems 1Semester 4 Financial Information Systems 2(Module 2) Financial Accounting 2 (Module 2) Cost & Management Accounting 2(Module 2) Auditing 2 (Module 2) Applied Communication Skills 2(Module 2) Entrepreneurial SkillsSemester 6 Financial Information Systems 3(Module 2) Financial Accounting 3 (Module 2) Cost & Management Accounting 3(Module 2) Taxation 2 (Module 2) Accounting Technology 2AssessmentAssessment takes the form of tests, assignments, practical, tutorials and finalexaminations.Articulation Options3.10Advanced Diploma: Cost and Management AccountingAfter completing the Diploma: Financial Information Systems, students canarticulate to the Advanced Diploma: Cost and Management Accounting.Work Integrated LearningWork Integrated Learning refers to that component of co-operative education thatcan be conducted by the employer. This learning provides the student with an13 P a g e

Faculty Prospectusopportunity to apply and develop the academic knowledge he / she received at theUniversity to relevant problem situations in industry and exposure to typicalorganisational culture, human relations and working conditions.Professional BodiesMembership to a professional body is not compulsory but is advisable. However,students at Advanced diploma level are advised to affiliate with the South AfricanInstitute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) which furnish its members withoptimum accountancy practices. Students can also affiliate with AccountingTechnicians South Africa AT (SA). These associations require prospective membersto sit an entrance examination to qualify for membershipEnquiriesEnquiries may be addressed to:HoD: Department of AccountancyFaculty of Management SciencesVaal University of TechnologyPrivate Bag X021VANDERBIJLPARK, 1900orPostgraduate OfficeMrs N Kokoali14 P a g eTelFaxE-MailWebsite:::: 27 16 950 9267 27 16 950 9576queenm@vut.ac.zawww.vut.ac.zaTelE-Mail: 27 16 950 9822: nomathembak@vut.ac.za

Faculty Prospectus4.DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTDepartmental Staff DetailsSurname, Initials & TitleIsabirye, A (Dr)Moolman, R (Ms)Janse van Rensburg, C (Dr)Mahomed, FE (Dr)Marais, C (Dr)Van Zyl, Y (Dr)Zeni, M (Dr)Barbosa, S (Ms)Beukes, B (Ms)Masete, LJ (Mr)Masoka, JC (Mr)Mlaza, TR (Mr)Moletsane, M (Ms)Motaung, T (Ms)Ndlangamandla, M (Mr)Tsepetsi, T (Mr)Tshabalala, M (Ms)4.1DesignationHoDAdministratorSenior LecturerSenior LecturerSenior LecturerSenior LecturerSenior cturerLecturerLecturerLecturerLecturerHighest QualificationPhDADPhDPhDPhDPhDDTechMAMBABCom HonsMTechBTechBTechMTechMComMTechMCommDiploma: Human Resource ManagementThree years (six semesters) full-time or four years (eight semesters) part-time classattendance at the University.Career OpportunitiesHuman Resource Management offers a challenging and exciting career, asorganisations in both the private and public sectors are experiencing an increasingneed for people in this field.Entry level:Middle level:15 P a g eJob Analyst, Recruitment Officer, HR Trainee andAssistant HR PractitionerManagers in charge of the various functional branchesof HR management

Faculty ProspectusCurriculumSemester 1Semester 2 Workplace Psychology Sociological Aspects Business Management 1 (Module 1) Business Management 1 (Module 2) Labour Law 1 (Module 1) Labour Law 1 (Module 2) Applied Communication Skills 1 Applied Communication Skills 1(Module 1) Economics 1 (Module 1)Semester 3(Module 2) Economics 1 (Module 2) ICT SkillsSemester 4Fundamentals of Human Resource Workforce PlanningManagement Business Management 2 (Module 2) Business Management 2 (Module 1) Education Training and Development Introduction to Human Resource PracticesDevelopment Employment Relations Practices Introduction to Employment Relations Accounting Aspects Descriptive StatisticsSemester 5Semester 6 Talent Management Compensation Management Applied Communication Skills 2 Applied Communication Skills 2(Module 1) Education Training and Development(Module 2) Management Macro Employment RelationsInterventions Management EntrepreneurshipHuman Resource DevelopmentMicro Employment RelationsManagement Human Resource PracticeAssessmentFormative, summative and continuous assessment used in all qualifications.Professional BodiesAfter successful completion of the Diploma: Human Resource Management astudent may apply for membership at the SABPP (SA Board for People Practices).Articulation Options16 P a g e

Faculty Prospectus4.2Advanced Diploma in Human Resource ManagementAdmission Requirements:Relevant Diploma or equivalent qualification or SAQA approved qualification onNQF level 6 with at least 360 credits of theory and 3 600 notional hours.An average of 60%.Duration:One year (two semesters) day-time or evening-time class attendance at theUniversity.Curriculum:Semester 1 Advanced Human ResourceSemester 2 Management 4 (Module 1) Advanced Human ResourceManagement 4 (Module 2) Development 4 (Module 1) Advanced Labour Relations 4Advanced Business Management 44.3Research Methodology 4 (Module 1)Advanced Labour Relations 4(Module 2) (Module 1) Advanced Human ResourceDevelopment 4 (Module 2) (Module 1) Advanced Human ResourceAdvanced Business Management 4(Module 2) Research Methodology 4 (Module 2)Advanced Diploma in ManagementAdmission Requirements:Relevant Diploma or equivalent qualification or SAQA approved qualification onNQF level 6 with at least 360 credits of theory and 3 600 notional hours.An average of 60%.Duration:One year (two semesters) day-time or evening-time class attendance at theUniversity.Curriculum:17 P a g e

Faculty ProspectusSemester 1Semester 2 Management Theory 4 (Module 1) Management Theory 4 (Module 2) Human Resource Practice 4 Employment Relations Management 4 Research Methodology 4 (Module 1) Research Methodology 4 (Module 2) Economics for Managers 4 Accounting for Managers 4 Supply Chain Management 4 Marketing Management 44.4Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource ManagementAdmission Requirements:Relevant Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalentqualification or relevant SAQA approved qualification on NQF level 7.Duration:One year (two semesters) full-time class attendance at the University.Curriculum:Semester 1 Strategic Human ResourceSemester 2 Management 5 (Module 1) Labour Relations Management 5Management 5 (Module 2) (Module 1) Strategic Human ResourceStrategic Human ResourceLabour Relations Management 5(Module 2) Development 5 (Module 1)Strategic Human ResourceDevelopment 5 (Module 2) Project Management 5 (Module 1) Project Management 5 (Module 2) Organisational Behaviour 5 (Module 1) Organisational Behaviour 5 (Module Research Project in Human ResourceManagement (year)18 P a g e2)O

Faculty Prospectus4.5Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource DevelopmentAdmission Requirements:Relevant Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalentqualification or relevant SAQA approved qualification on NQF level 7.Duration:One year (two semesters) full-time class attendance at the University.Curriculum:Semester 1 Strategic Human ResourceSemester 2 Development 5 (Module 1) Organisational Development 5Strategic Human ResourceDevelopment 5 (Module 2) (Module 1)Organisational Development 5(Module 2) Strategic Management 5 (Module 1) Strategic Management 5 (Module 2) Project Management 5 (Module 1) Project Management 5 (Module 2) Organisational Behaviour 5 (Module 1) Organisational Behaviour 5 (Module 2) Research Project in Human ResourceDevelopment (year)4.6Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Relations ManagementAdmission Requirements:Relevant Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalentqualification or relevant SAQA approved qualification on NQF level 7.Duration:One year (two semesters) full-time class attendance at the University.19 P a g e

Faculty ProspectusCurriculum:Semester 1Semester 2 Labour Economics 5 (Module 1) Labour Economics 5 (Module 2) Advanced Labour Law 5 (Module 1) Advanced Labour Law 5 (Module 2) Labour Relations Management 5 Labour Relations Management 5(Module 1)(Module 2) Project Management 5 (Module 1) Project Management 5 (Module 2) Organisational Behaviour 5 (Module 1) Organisational Behaviour 5 (Module 2) Research Project in Labour RelationsManagement (year)4.7Post Graduate Diploma in ManagementAdmission Requirements:Relevant Advanced Diploma in Management or equivalent qualification or relevantSAQA approved qualification on NQF level 7.Duration:One year (two semesters) full-time class attendance at the University.Curriculum:Semester 1Semester 2 Strategic Management 5 (Module 1) Strategic Management 5 (Module 2) Financial Management 5 (Module 1) Financial Management 5 (Module 2) Project Management 5 (Module 1) Project Management 5 (Module 2) Organisational Behaviour 5 (Module 1) Organisational Behaviour 5 (Module 2) Research Project in Management (year)4.8Master of Management in Human Resource ManagementAdmission Requirements:A relevant Post Graduate Diploma (NQF 8, 120 credits) or a four-year relevantdegree approved by SAQA (NQF 8, 120 credits).Average pass percentage of 65% with a minimum of 65% for Research Methodologyor research project is required.20 P a g e

Faculty ProspectusSuccessful achievement of Faculty selection criteria.D

Master of Management in: * Labour Relations Management * Business Administration PhD in Business Administration Logistics & Supply Chain Management Logistics: Diploma; Advanced Diploma; Postgraduate Diploma; Master of Mangement in Supply Chain Phd in Business Administration Marketing, Retail Business & Sport Management Marketing: