Doctor of Architecture in Construction Management

Providing Postgraduate candidates with opportunities for and guidance and supervision in advanced, original, highly-specialised, scientific study, thereby making a contribution to the international body of knowledge in construction management and its related fields and demonstrating competence in documenting the research in accordance with pre-requisite, internationally-accepted standards of excellence.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Entry Requirements

• A Masters' Degree in a related discipline or equivalent qualification, Level 9.

This qualification consists of one compulsory module at Level 10 totalling 30 Credits.

Compulsory Module, Level 10

• Dissertation, 360 Credits.

1. Communicate creative and original thought.
2. Demonstrate insight and reasoning skills associated with philosophical debate.
3. Apply sound qualitative and quantitative research methodology.
4. Plan and conduct empirical research, accurate surveys, investigations and analyses using appropriate methods and resources.
5. Derive, analyse and accurately interpret information from data and other sources of information.
6. Record information from documents or other sources.
7. Compile an appropriate research dissertations and theses.

Integrated Assessment

Research proposals for the thesis require approval by the Executive Committee of the Faculty of Economic Sciences prior to finalisation of a learner's registration procedures.

The study promoter/s, two or more examiners and moderators are appointed by the Executive Committee of the Faculty of Economic Sciences.

Continuous supervision and evaluation by the promoter/s of submissions leading to completion of a thesis and fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree.