Master of Philosophy in Quality Management

The qualifying learner can conduct independent research under minimal guidance in a chosen quality related field and contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem its justification, process and outcome is reported in a dissertation which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at this level.

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. The Recognition of Prior Learning will be conducted according to the outcomes as well as experience gained in the relevant industry. RPL may be used to grant access to learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• Bachelor of Technology (B Tech) Degree in Technology/Engineering.

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.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the field/area of investigation.
2. Apply research methods and techniques appropriately and correctly.

Specified outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of the scope of relevant knowledge in the selected field/area of research

• Demonstrate understanding of the chosen field.
• Select the appropriate research method for the investigation.
• Apply the scientific method correctly in the research process.

1. Apply research tools effectively and correctly in the research process.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1

• The listed and cited literature of the literature survey and the exposition of the research reflects familiarity with relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the chosen field.
• Models, principles, theories, techniques and methodologies in the chosen field are analysed, explained, and juxtaposed correctly in oral presentations and the written record of research.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2

• The use of literature surveys/experimentation/correlation/causal analysis is justified fully and correctly in oral presentation and the written record of research.
• The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in the research proposal.
• The stated hypothesis directs the investigation.
• Logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and the ability to evaluate contradictory information.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3

• Information sources are used correctly and appropriately and includes a range of media.
• Information technology skills are applied effectively in information searches, data-analyses, data presentation, and the production of the dissertation.
• The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to quantitative and qualitative data.
• The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and statistical analyses are valid.
• Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations, clearly.

Integrated Assessment

• Dissertation and an oral presentation of the research results are evaluated.