Doctor of Business Administration
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About this qualification
The Doctor of Business Administration is an advanced doctoral-level qualification in business administration, with a field focus on Finance, Economics and Accounting. It is listed at NQF Level 10 with 240 credits. The available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2009, so its current status and availability for enrolment should be verified before relying on this information.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced study and research relating to business administration, particularly within finance, economics and accounting, might consider this qualification. This is general guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support advanced business, management, finance, economics, accounting or academic and research-related career directions, depending on the holder’s experience, additional requirements and the expectations of employers or professional bodies. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced business administration capability
- Higher-level analysis in finance, economics and accounting contexts
- Doctoral-level research capability
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Business Administration
- SAQA ID
- 8361
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Finance Economics and Accounting
- Originator
- University of North West
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is open for new enrolment.
- Confirm that the institution or provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is recognised.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, as these are not specified here.
- Ask the provider for details of the curriculum, research expectations, assessment arrangements and any dissertation or workplace requirements.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 8361, NQF level and credit value directly with the provider and SAQA before making a decision.