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Bachelor of Consumer Science: Food Management: Small Business Management

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SAQA ID14447
NQF Level8
Credits538
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is an NQF level 8 higher-education qualification in Consumer Services, with a focus on food management and small business management. It was originated by the University of Pretoria and carries 538 credits. The supplied registration record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023, but its current SAQA status requires verification.

What this qualification may cover

  • Consumer science within the Consumer Services field
  • Food management as a broad area of study
  • Small business management as a broad area of study

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may be considered by people interested in the management of food-related activities and the operation or development of small businesses within a consumer-services context. This is general guidance and does not confirm admission eligibility.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further development relevant to food management and small-business contexts. No approved related-career mapping was supplied, so specific career relevance and employment opportunities should be investigated separately. Completion does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Food management knowledge
  • Small business management knowledge
  • Consumer-services knowledge

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Consumer Science: Food Management: Small Business Management
SAQA ID
14447
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
538
Field
11
Subfield
Consumer Services
Originator
University of Pretoria
Registration end in source dataset
2023-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record includes a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and indicates that verification is required.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification for the intended enrolment period.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements and selection information.
  • Ask the provider about current assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-related requirements that may apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 14447, NQF level and credit value match the programme being advertised.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.