Doctor of Philosophy in Business Quality Management
Develop and apply technological innovations and advancements in quality technologies to make an original contribution utilising modern quality technologies in a broad spectrum of organisational situations. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome is reported in a Doctoral thesis which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at this level.
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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
Durban University of Technology
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
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
Develop and apply technological innovations and advancements in quality technologies to make an original contribution utilising modern quality technologies in a broad spectrum of organisational situations. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome is reported in a Doctoral thesis which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at this level.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL may be used according to the institution's RPL policy to grant access top learners not meeting the minimum entry requirements.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Master of Technology (M Tech) Quality.
Or
- A relevant qualification at Level 9.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Make an original contribution to the field of quality through research that applies the latest technologies and techniques in a particular field of quality.
- Apply research methods and techniques appropriately and correctly.
Specified Outcomes
- Identify, plan and explore a research project.
2.1 Conduct the research project according to the research plan.
2.2 Interpret findings.
Associated assessment criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1
- An original topic in the field of quality relevant to a general or specific organisational situation is selected. The topic is explored using a suitable variety of research techniques.
- The problem is conceptualised clearly using appropriate definitive statements. The hypothesis is appropriate and the relationship to underlying assumptions explored sufficiently and clearly.
- The research plan and strategy is appropriate to the problem and includes relevant parameters, data sources, research methods and techniques.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2
- Appropriate research tools are applied effectively and correctly.
- Knowledge of theory, technology and techniques in the field of quality are integrated effectively.
- Logical conclusions are drawn clearly and succinctly.
- The method, style, professional format of the research report complies with the accepted research guidelines and criteria.
- The content is academically and ethically defendable. Conclusions and recommendations make a unique contribution to research in the quality field.
Integrated Assessment
Formative
- Formative.
- Interim Projects.
- Colloquiums.
Summative
- Thesis.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Post-Doctoral studies.
International comparability
The qualification follows the format used internationally for doctorates, namely research followed by publication and presentation of research findings and recommendations.
Providers currently listed
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