Doctor of Engineering in Operations Management
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Qualification type
Doctoral Degree
Credits
360
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
0
Qualification snapshot
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Originator
Nelson Mandela University
Quality assurance functionary
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Field
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology
Subfield
Manufacturing and Assembly
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
Purpose
The qualification aims at targeting top managers or operations specialist managers, within an operations management environment. Learners achieving this qualification will be competent in applying and managing operations management, research, strategies and tools, systems and techniques in the enterprise. The learner will be able to optimise the resource usage in a company to benefit the bottom line; the encumber will be able to act independently or as a member of the board. He/she will be eligible to register as a Professional Technician.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Master of Engineering in Operations Management, NQF Level 9.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Research advanced management science principles, techniques, tools and systems in research and the working environment, in order to optimise the operations and services of the enterprise.
- Manage all resources in the given or specified environment.
- Apply research skills such as:
- Situation analysis.
- Defining problems.
- Literature survey.
- Quantitative analyses.
- Reasoning and logic.
- Drawing conclusions.
- Making proposals to optimise manufacturing and service competitiveness in advanced integrated business situations.
4. Apply research methodology findings and proposals to
- Resource management.
- Facility management.
- Financial management for the improvement of a specified problem area.
Associated assessment criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1
- Demonstration of ability through a research dissertation, which is assessed continuously for system, style, content and correct use of research principles.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2
- Demonstration of ability through an extended research dissertation including the application of the researched principles. This is assessed continuously.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3
- Demonstration of ability through an extended research dissertation including the application of the researched principles. This is assessed continuously.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4
- Demonstration of ability through an extended research dissertation including the application of the researched principles. This is assessed continuously.
Integrated Assessment
Assessment across the qualification forms an integral part of the teaching and learning process. In achieving the learning outcomes, learners are required to comply with the minimum assessments set for the level of the qualification, as per the Institution's Assessment Policy. Assessments vary depending on the module and the outcomes of the module; however, all modules are formatively and summatively assessed. The assessment of theoretical modules is usually in the form of assignments, practical's and written tests or examinations.
Continuous evaluation occurs during the process of producing research and a thesis.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- A Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering NQF Level 10.
International comparability
This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered.
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