Doctor of Administration: Development Studies
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About this qualification
This is an advanced doctoral qualification focused on administration and development studies, with a classification in the Project Management subfield. It is an NQF Level 10 qualification carrying 240 credits. The qualification record identifies the University of the Western Cape as its originator.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may be considered by people seeking advanced academic study related to administration, development studies and project management. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s current requirements, which should be confirmed directly.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support specialist, research-oriented or senior administrative and development-related work where advanced knowledge is relevant. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers are mapped in the available information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced analysis of administration and development-related issues
- Research and critical inquiry
- Strategic and organisational thinking
- Project management and coordination
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Administration: Development Studies
- SAQA ID
- 21765
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Project Management
- Originator
- University of the Western Cape
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2023 and does not confirm current registration.
- Confirm that the provider is currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Ask the provider to confirm current admission requirements, assessment arrangements and any research, project or workplace requirements that may apply.
- Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the qualification title, credits and NQF level match the current offering.
- Check how the qualification fits your intended academic or career pathway, since no articulation or professional-registration information is provided.