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

Doctor of Commerce 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
8351  Doctor of Commerce 
ORIGINATOR
University of North West 
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  Finance, Economics and Accounting 
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 "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 2663/05  2006-07-01  2009-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30   2013-06-30  

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 
  • To provide qualifiers with comprehensive knowledge, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills, problem solving skills in their chosen field, that would enable them to be self-driven, and integrated thinkers who can critically evaluate the literature pertaining to the field of specialisation and continued professional growth.
  • To provide South Africa with researchers who are capable of contributing to the production and advancement of knowledge in commerce, business and management.
  • To provide South Africa with a significant number of researchers in order to ensure that the local research leadership and scholarly activity is widened. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Formal Qualifications:
  • M.Com, M admin, MA Degree or another approved related Commercial Masters Degree.

    OR

    Recognition of prior learning for access to this qualification:
  • In cases where prior learning at other institutions, or relevant experience, is deemed by the Dean to compensate for the lack of formal qualifications required above, a candidate may be admitted to D.Com. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Exit Level Outcomes:

    1. Producing original or redefining existing knowledge in the selected field of business and commerce.
    2. Transmitting knowledge relating to advancement of business and commerce.
    3. Competent in pursuing personal and professional growth.
    4. Competent in demonstrating interpersonal and Leadership skills.


    Specific Outcomes:

    1.1 -
    2.1 -
    3.1 Establish and pursue professional and personal goals and objectives.
    4.1 Competent to manage change.
    4.2 Competent to manage projects in Business.
    4.3 Competent to manage conflict. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1.1 Ability to produce an advanced research proposal in business, commerce.
    1.1.2 Ability to propose solutions to complex or previously unsolved problems by applying advanced knowledge and research techniques.
    1.1.3 Ability to independently evaluate alternative methodologies, strategies, policies and systems of public administration.
    1.1.4 Ability to conceptualise new methodologies.


    2.1.1 Ability to produce a research thesis in business and commerce.
    2.1.2 Ability to withstand intellectual scrutiny in the scholarly community and the community at large.
    2.1.3 Ability to defend concepts and arguments in their field with peers and mentors.


    3.1.1 Identify personal goals and time management concepts.
    3.1.2 Apply personal goals and time management concepts.
    3.1.3 Apply personal decision making skills.
    3.1.4 Act professionally and ethically and take responsibility within own limits of competence.
    3.1.5 Maintain competence and keep abreast of up to date tools, techniques, policies and service delivery systems.
    3.1.6 Engage in life-long learning through well developed learning skills.


    4.1.1 Ability to diagnose and conceptualise change.
    4.1.2 Ability to deal with challenges of implementation and understand and cope with resistance to change.
    4.1.3 Ability to envision change and manage the change process.

    4.2.1 Ability to plan projects considering the definition, scope, schedule, costs, quality, resources, and risks associated with the project.
    4.2.2 Ability to control projects using modem tools and techniques.
    4.2.3 Ability to manage project teams through leading, communication, negotiating and influencing.

    4.3.1 Ability to handle interpersonal relations and group dynamics.
    4.3.2 Ability to manage organisational politics.


    Integrated assessment:
  • Students will be assessed based on successful completion of the thesis and or coursework. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Atriculation with other similar qualifications. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • The qualification will fall under a board comprising members of the Faculty of Commerce and Administration.
  • External examiners from reputable Universities will be appointed in order to maintain a national Standard of Excellence. 
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    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Lectures assigned to each student conduct their own supervision in accordance with the rules determined by Faculty Board and approved by Senate. Teaching staff members are appointed on the basis of appropriate academic qualifications and experience as determined by the Council. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006. 

    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.