Doctor of Business Administration
A qualifying learner at this level is competent in applying research techniques as well as in developing new knowledge or techniques to solve strategic management problems.
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Qualification type
Doctoral Degree
Credits
360
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies
Subfield
Generic Management
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
A qualifying learner at this level is competent in applying research techniques as well as in developing new knowledge or techniques to solve strategic management problems.
Entry requirements and RPL
Descriptive entry level
Capable to apply advanced strategies and techniques in the different disciplines of Management.
Qualification entry level
At least 600 credits on Level 9.
Qualification: Master or Master of Technology (MTech) in Business Administration or equivalent.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
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
The qualifying learner should have the ability to
1.1 Apply advanced research methodologies and developing new knowledge and/or techniques in the strategic functioning of organisations.
1.2 Lead other researchers.
Specified Outcomes
The qualifying learner should be able to
1.1.1 Do original research that may lead to new business developments and/or artefacts or to contribute to the body of knowledge relevant to modern organisations (c, f).
1.1.2 Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, in order to assess the situation correctly while doing applied business related research (c, f).
1.1.3 Communicate effectively using scientific, visual and linguistic skills (c, f).
1.2.1 Act as project leader and/or study leader for Baccalaureus and Magister students (e).
Critical outcomes
Embedded in the specified outcomes.
C = Core, F = fundamental and E = Elective outcomes.
Associated assessment criteria
The qualifying learner should provide the following evidence of his/her abilities
1.1.1 Original IT research must have been done.
1.1.2 The situation is correctly assessed by collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating the information.
1.1.3 Communication is done effectively by using scientific, visual and linguistic skills.
1.2.1 Act as project leader and/or study leader for Baccalaureus and Magister students.
Integrated Assessment
- Written examination.
- Continuous evaluation.
- Integrated assessment.
Providers currently listed
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