Doctor of Commerce
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About this qualification
The Doctor of Commerce is a Level 10, 240-credit doctoral qualification in the Finance, Economics and Accounting subfield. It represents advanced study in commerce-related scholarship and is associated with the University of North West as the originator. The supplied record shows a historical registration end date of 30 June 2009, so its current availability and status should be verified before it is considered for enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people seeking advanced academic or scholarly development in commerce, finance, economics or accounting. Suitability, admission and enrolment depend on the institution's current requirements and the qualification's verified status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
A doctoral qualification in this field may support academic, research, analytical, policy or specialist commerce-related career pathways. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced scholarly inquiry in commerce-related fields
- Independent research and analysis
- High-level conceptual and critical thinking
- Specialist engagement with finance, economics or accounting topics
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Commerce
- SAQA ID
- 8351
- 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 available for new enrolment.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that its accreditation or approval is current.
- Check the institution's current admission requirements and selection process.
- Confirm the qualification's current assessment, research and any workplace or supervision requirements with the provider where applicable.
- Ask the provider to confirm that the qualification title, SAQA ID 8351, NQF Level 10 and 240-credit structure match the current offering.
- Obtain confirmation of the qualification's status because the supplied record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2009 and requires verification.