Doctor of Commerce
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Doctor of Commerce is an advanced HEQSF qualification at NQF Level 10, focused on high-level study in the commerce field, with a specialisation area linked to Finance, Economics and Accounting. It represents doctoral-level academic work in commerce.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people seeking advanced academic or research-focused study in commerce, finance, economics or accounting. Prospective applicants should confirm the institution’s current admission requirements rather than relying on the qualification title alone.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support advanced academic, research or specialist commerce-related pathways. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career, and no specific related careers are mapped in the available information.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced academic inquiry
- Analytical thinking in commerce-related contexts
- Independent research capability
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Commerce
- SAQA ID
- 6119
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Finance Economics and Accounting
- Originator
- University of Port Elizabeth
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2009-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status before making an enrolment decision.
- Confirm that the institution and programme have the required current accreditation or authorisation.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements, including any requirements for prior qualifications or research preparation.
- Confirm the assessment, research and any supervision requirements directly with the provider.
- Ask the provider whether new enrolment is currently available, as the available registration record shows an end date of 30 June 2009.