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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Doctor of Philosophy in Construction Economics 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
91828  Doctor of Philosophy in Construction Economics 
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University 
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 12 - Physical Planning and Construction  Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 10  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The primary purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy in Construction Economics is to provide Postgraduate candidates with opportunities for supervision in advanced, original, highly-specialised, scientific study, thereby making a contribution to the international body of knowledge in construction economics and its related fields and demonstrating competence in documenting the research in accordance with pre-requisite, internationally accepted standards of excellence.

Rationale:
The programme will contribute by creating capacity for further research. The research undertaken will be related to the Built Environment. Research within the sector will enable researchers to stay abreast of developments. The Doctoral Degree in Construction Economics will enable students to pursue learning opportunities and contribute to the Construction Industry and especially the Quantity Surveying Profession's efficiency and competiveness. At Postgraduate level, international standards are applied to the industry and profession and thus likewise inform the standards required. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Students who register for this qualification are assumed to have:
  • A sound knowledge of construction economics and related fields in the Built Environment.
  • The ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.
  • The capacity to work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multidisciplinary environments showing leadership and performing critical functions.

    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    Applicants who do not meet the admission criteria as stipulated, but can demonstrate experiential or work-based learning at an equivalent level may be considered for RPL in accordance with standard NMMU policies and procedures.

    Access to the Qualification:
    Master of Science in Construction Economics or a relevant Master's Degree or the holders of other cognate qualifications approved by Senate, may be accepted as candidates for the Degree. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    Module name; Module Code; Credits; NQF Level:
  • Core: Dissertation; Q605; 360 Credits; NQF Level 10.

    Total Credits per year: 360. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Communicating creative, original thought.
    2. Demonstrating insight and reasoning skills associated with philosophical debate.
    3. Applying sound quantitative and qualitative research methodology.
    4. Planning and conducting empirical research, accurate surveys, investigations and analyses using appropriate methods and resources.
    5. Deriving, analysing and accurately interpreting information from data and other sources of information.
    6. Recording information from documents or other sources.
    7. Compiling an appropriate research thesis. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • The listed and cited literature of the literature survey and the exposition of the research reflect familiarity with relevant and recent trends in the chosen field.
  • The use of literature surveys is justified fully and correctly on oral presentations and written record of research.
  • The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in the research proposal. The hypotheses direct the investigation.
  • Logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and the ability to evaluate contradictory information.
  • Information sources are used correctly and appropriately and include a range of media. The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to quantitative and qualitative data. The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and statistical analysis are valid.
  • Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations.
  • Refer to NMMU's Postgraduate Research Degrees Policy.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Research proposals for the thesis require approval by the Faculty Research, Technology and Innovation committee prior to finalisation of a candidate's registration procedures.
  • Continuous supervision and evaluation by the supervisor/s of submissions leading to completion of a thesis and fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree.
  • Assessment is 100% summative and will take the form of a thesis to be externally examined according to NMMU policy. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The level and content of the programme is comparable to a typical international Doctoral qualification. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
  • As this is a doctoral research programme, it is unlikely that credits obtained at another tertiary institution will be appropriate as credits towards this Degree, inasmuch as early exit points are not possible.
  • Candidates may apply to read for a Doctor of Philosophy Degree at any other institution of their choice which offers Postgraduate studies in construction studies and other appropriate or related fields. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Internal as well as external examiners will be used according to NMMU policy. Proposed new examiners are appointed and approved in terms of NMMU policies. Furthermore, those examiners are to hold appropriate qualifications. Each examiner (both internal and external) will be required to submit an examiner's report wherein a detailed exposition of his or her assessment is put forward based on guidelines provided by the examination department. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

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

    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. Nelson Mandela University 


    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.