COUNCIL ON HIGHER EDUCATION

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HEQC Reference: H/H14/E065CAN H/H14/E074CAN H/H14/E075CAN H/H14/E077CAN 22 July 2011 Prof Louis Molamu Registrar University of South Africa Preller Street Muckleneuk Ridge Pretoria 0003 Tel: 012 429 2554 Fax: 012 429 2488 Email: molaml@unisa.ac.za cc: Vkloee@unisa.ac.za Dear Professor Molamu APPLICATION FOR PROVISIONAL ACCREDITATION (CANDIDACY PHASE) We refer you to your application submitted to the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE) with respect to the following programmes and site of delivery: NAME OF PROGRAMME Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Accounting Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Auditing Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Taxation SITE OF DELIVERY Preller Street, Pretoria Muckleneuk Ridge,

As you are aware, in terms of the Higher Education Act (Act No 101 of 1997), the HEQC performs the quality promotion and quality assurance functions of the CHE, which include the accreditation of programmes of higher education. The following process was applied with respect to your application:
The CHE is an independent statutory body established by the Higher Education Act, no. 101 of 1997. The CHE advises the Minister of Education on all higher education issues and is responsible for quality assurance and promotion through the Higher Education Quality Committee. Visit our website at http://www.che.ac.za

 The application was screened for completeness The application was peer reviewed and evaluated The HEQC Secretariat verified the findings reflected in the peer evaluation report Your institutions on-line application and the findings of the peer evaluation were considered by the Accreditation Committee of the HEQC at a meeting held on 01 June 2011. This Committee consists of senior academics and quality assurance managers at both public and private higher education institutions, HEQC members, and representatives of the Department of Higher Education and Training. In terms of HEQC procedure, the recommendation of the Accreditation Committee was submitted for approval to the HEQC. At its meeting of 06 July 2011, the HEQC approved the recommendation contained in the attached report. The institution is requested to take note of any provisos and due dates included in the report. Should you have any enquires with regards to the attached report, you are welcome to submit them in writing, for the attention of the Director: Programme Accreditation to Ms Rinda Smit at smit.r@che.ac.za. You are reminded that the following three requirements must at all times be satisfied. You may not recruit and enrol students until all three requirements have been satisfied. Registration of your qualifications with SAQA on the NQF; Accreditation of your learning programmes by the HEQC; and Registration as a private higher education institution by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Yours sincerely

Dr Denyse Webbstock Director: Programme Accreditation cc: Hannelie van Rensburg Deputy Director: Programme Management Higher Education Academic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation vanrensburg.h@dhet.gov.za

Mr Eddie Brown Deputy Director South African Qualifications Authority ebrown@saqa.co.za

HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 06 JULY 2011 ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 01 JUNE 2011 Record of proceedings relating to: Application for provisional accreditation in the candidacy phase Application number Public or private institution Name of institution Title of programme HEQF or NATED alignment NQF level Number of credits Tuition mode Minimum duration of study Site(s) of delivery HEQC Decision The HEQC approved the recommendation of the Accreditation Committee that the Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research programme be provisionally accredited with conditions. Condition Criterion and Minimum Standards 5 H/H14/E065CAN Public University of South Africa Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research HEQF Level 8 120 Distance 1 year full-time Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge

1. Prior to commencement: Detail should be provided relating to how students will be supported in terms of the practical and theoretical components of this programme

Prior to Commencement A prior to commencement condition refers to a matter that must be addressed prior to the commencement of the recruitment of students or the offering the programme. The institution is requested to submit to the HEQC a progress report, providing evidence of how the institution has addressed the condition. This report should be submitted prior to commencement of the programme. The institution should be advised that approval by the HEQC of the degree designators and qualifiers is subject to the determination of naming conventions by the CHE, as mandated in the HEQF in 3

terms of section 5(1)(f) of the Higher Education Act, and of the CHEs review of the HEQF as indicated in the CHE-HEQF Communiqu 1, October 2010.

HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 06 JULY 2011 ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 01 JUNE 2011 Record of proceedings relating to: Application for provisional accreditation in the candidacy phase Application number Public or private institution Name of institution Title of programme HEQF or NATED alignment NQF level Number of credits Tuition mode Minimum duration of study Site(s) of delivery HEQC Decision The HEQC approved the recommendation of the Accreditation Committee that the Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Accounting programme be provisionally accredited with conditions. Condition Criterion and Minimum Standards 6 H/H14/E074CAN Public University of South Africa Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Accounting HEQF Level 8 120 Distance 1 year full-time & 2 years part-time Main Campus: Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge

1. Short-term: The institution should indicate the basis for the calculation of the final mark for each module as some modules only include assignments. Short-term condition

A short-term condition refers to a matter that can normally be addressed within a period of three to six months. The institution is requested to submit to the HEQC a progress report, providing evidence of

how the institution has addressed the condition. This report should be submitted by no later than 24 August 2011. The institution should be advised that approval by the HEQC of the degree designators and qualifiers is subject to the determination of naming conventions by the CHE, as mandated in the HEQF in terms of section 5(1)(f) of the Higher Education Act, and of the CHEs review of the HEQF as indicated in the CHE-HEQF Communiqu 1, October 2010.

HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 06 JULY 2011 ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 01 JUNE 2011 Record of proceedings relating to: Application for provisional accreditation in the candidacy phase Application number Public or private institution Name of institution Title of programme HEQF or NATED alignment NQF level Number of credits Tuition mode Minimum duration of study Site(s) of delivery H/H14/E075CAN Public University of South Africa Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Auditing HEQF Level 8 120 Distance 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria

HEQC Decision The HEQC approved the recommendation of the Accreditation Committee that the Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Auditing programme be provisionally accredited. The institution should be advised that approval by the HEQC of the degree designators and qualifiers is subject to the determination of naming conventions by the CHE, as mandated in the HEQF in terms of section 5(1)(f) of the Higher Education Act, and of the CHEs review of the HEQF as indicated in the CHE-HEQF Communiqu 1, October 2010.

HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 06 JULY 2011 ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 01 JUNE 2011 Record of proceedings relating to: Application for provisional accreditation in the candidacy phase Application number Public or private institution Name of institution Title of programme HEQF or NATED alignment NQF level Number of credits Tuition mode Minimum duration of study Site(s) of delivery HEQC Decision The HEQC approved the recommendation of the Accreditation Committee that the Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Taxation programme be provisionally accredited with conditions as a Bachelor of Commerce in Taxation Condition Criterion and Minimum Standards 6 H/H14/E077CAN Public University of South Africa Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Taxation HEQF Level 7 360 Distance 3 years full-time or 4 years part-time Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge

1. Prior to commencement: The title of this programme is not in line with the curriculum and must be amended to a Bachelor of Commerce in Taxation.

Prior to Commencement A prior to commencement condition refers to a matter that must be addressed prior to the commencement of the recruitment of students or the offering the programme. The institution is requested to submit to the HEQC a progress report, providing evidence of how the institution has

addressed the condition. This report should be submitted prior to commencement of the programme. The institution should be advised that approval by the HEQC of the degree designators and qualifiers is subject to the determination of naming conventions by the CHE, as mandated in the HEQF in terms of section 5(1)(f) of the Higher Education Act, and of the CHEs review of the HEQF as indicated in the CHE-HEQF Communiqu 1, October 2010.

HEQC REPORT

JULY 2011

On behalf of the University of South Africa, I/ We accept / reject the recommendations as set out in the report of . Signed on thisday of..2011 at...in ........................... province, South Africa by.. in his/her capacity as authorized signatory of the institution and witnessed by two senior management personnel/governing body members of the institution. Names and address of all signatories must be given in full.

. AUTHORISED SIGNATORY ON BEHALF OF THE INSTITUTION DATE: .. DETAILS: .... WITNESS:.WITNESS: ..... TITLE.....TITLE: . DATE:.DATE:... DETAILS: ...DETAILS.. ..... . Please ensure that this form is completed and faxed to Ms Rinda Smit at (012)349 3922 (smit.r@che.ac.za) within 21 days of receipt of this letter.

University of South Africa

Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Accounting Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Auditing Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Taxation