Doctor of Commerce in Marketing
The qualified learner will be competent in conducting research to such an extent that a substantial contribution is made towards the development of the field of marketing.
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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
Nelson Mandela University
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies
Subfield
Marketing
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
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
The qualified learner will be competent in conducting research to such an extent that a substantial contribution is made towards the development of the field of marketing.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Access can be gained through RPL by learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements.
Entry Requirements
An appropriate Master's Degree, Level 9 or an equivalent qualification.
The research proposal must be approved before a learner may register for this qualification.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
Exit Level
- Conduct research.
- Contribute towards the development of the field of marketing by exploring or investigating a specific topic in marketing.
Associated assessment criteria
- A thesis in the marketing field must be completed in such a way that a contribution is made towards the development of marketing as a social science.
Integrated Assessment
Continuous assessment of research work, self-assessment, summative assessment on the completion of the thesis. The thesis will be assessed internally and externally.
Oral and written presentations on the research and its findings are also assessed.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Post-doctoral studies.
Providers currently listed
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