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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Doctor of Technology: Corporate Administration 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
14694  Doctor of Technology: Corporate Administration 
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree  Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies  Office Administration 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  240  Level 8 and above  NQF Level 10  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 SAQA 9900/00  2003-07-01  2006-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30   2010-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualifying learner will have developed advanced research skills in Corporate Administration:

The qualifying learner can conduct independent research under minimal guidance in a Corporate Administration related field, and contribute to new knowledge and production in that field. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome is reported in a dissertation and demonstrated in a body of work (highly sophisticated and innovative) and/or other means which comply with the general accepted norms for research at that level. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • A qualification in Corporate Administration at NQF Level 8 e.g. M-Tech: Corporate Administration
  • Approved Research Project Proposal

    Recognition of prior learning:

    The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence that the stated competence of the qualification has been achieved through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes. 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. To be able to address research and development needs within the Corporate Administration field.
    2. Apply research methods and techniques appropriately and correctly.

    Specified Outcomes:
    1. Develop and apply new knowledge within the selected field/area of research
    2.1 Select the appropriate research method for the investigation.
    2.2 Perform and manage the research process

    Critical Outcomes:
    a. Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made
    b. Work with others effectively as a member of a team, group, organisation, community
    c. Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively
    d. Collect, organise, analyse and critically evaluate information
    e. Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion
    f. Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of others
    g. Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation
    h. Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
  • Reflecting on and exploring of a variety of strategies to learn more effectively
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities
  • Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts
  • Developing of entrepreneurial opportunities
  • Exploring of education and career opportunities 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in the research proposal and demonstrated in the final body of innovative work and/or dissertation (explication) and/or exhibition.

    2.1 The use of literature surveys/ experimentation / correlation / causal analysis is justified fully and correctly in oral presentation and the written explication.
  • The listed and cited literature of the literature survey and the exposition of the research reflects familiarity with relevant and recent trends in Corporate Administration.
    2.2 The stated hypothesis directs the investigation. Appropriate research tools are designed. Data is collected using quantitative and/or qualitative methodology.
  • The data is logical analysed and interpreted in terms of an appropriate theoretical/conceptual model. The findings are subjected to tests of reliability and validity. The limitations of the study are stated. The thesis is coherently written.


    INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT:

    Examiners Reports and final panel review.
    A written explication and/or exhibition and/or dissertation. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal to a NQF qualification at Level 8, post doctoral research in Corporate Administration. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Current SERTEC requirements 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Current SERTEC requirements 

    NOTES 
    While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is
    shown in the table above. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.