SAQA

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.

SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Doctor of Commerce: Business Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
17414	Doctor of Commerce: Business Management
ORIGINATOR
University of Fort Hare
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		Generic Management
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	216	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 "Reregistered"		SAQA 091/21	2021-07-01	2023-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

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

Learners exiting from this programme will demonstrate a most advanced management knowledge, skills and applied competency in the field of Business Management and well versed in the issues forming part of the current debate in the field specialisation. The learner should make a specific contribution to the field Business Management theory or knowledge at the hand of independent research on a research topic of his/her own choice and be assisted by a study leader within the department. Learners could enter the academic world as well as various employment opportunities in the business arena.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of prior learning.

In addition to the prescribed number of credits (800) obtained up to level 7, learners should have obtained at least 60% in the Master programme at level 7. The general rules of the University as applicable to the degree of Doctor do apply

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Learners will be able to demonstrate highly advanced competency in the management of private enterprise, departments or sections to the benefit of all stakeholders in the multi-cultural business environment.

2. Learners will be able to demonstrate a supreme competency in conducting independent original research including writing a research proposal, problem formulation, application of proper research methodology, analysis of data interpretation of findings as well as scientifically founded recommendations

3. Learners will be able to demonstrate an supreme competency in dissertation writing meeting the theoretical and technical requirement of good report writing

4. Learners will be able to demonstrate a supreme competency in applying appropriate business ethics in all operations while showing a sensitivity to cultural and ethical issues

5. Learners will be able to demonstrate competency in computer proficiency and the use of information technology

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Approach problems in a scientific way

Apply the acquired advanced theoretical knowledge to interpret and analyse secondary data sources and related material

Solve advanced management problems pertaining to the full spectrum of Business Management subject-matter.

2.

Do independent research of a topical problem or business aspect.

Critically interpret, analyse and differentiate between aspects of importance and present solutions to problems.

Make an original research contribution to the field study of Business Management

3.
Present original research findings/results and recommendations in a thesis meeting the theoretical and technical requirement of a scientific investigation

4.

Show a sensitivity for cultural and ethical issues

Express a knowledgeable, well-versed opinion on topical issues forming part of the current debate on practical business problems related to cultural and ethical issues in the specific field of specialisation

5. Apply computer proficiency in problem solving, research methodology and the presentation of the findings of an independent scientific research survey.

Integrated assessment procedures to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved:

The acquired competence and skills will be evaluated at the hand of formative assessment methods like assignments, case studies, group discussions, and tests.

Diagnostic assessment will be applied to pin-point general misinterpretations and mistakes through the application of feed-back on tests, suggested solutions to applied problems and case studies, as well as personal guidance.

Summative assessment, such as examinations, will be done reflecting on the overall achievement of learners and personal consultations.

Evaluative assessment of learner achievements will be conducted on a continuous basis as part of promoting improvement and for the purpose of curriculum development.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Horizontal articulation is possible into related fields of Human Resources Management, Tourism Management, Development Studies,

MODERATION OPTIONS

The submitted dissertation will be co-promoted by an external promoted and examined by a panel of external examiners.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

At least a D Com with research, teaching experience and publications..

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

N/A

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.

1.	University of Fort Hare