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 a doctoral-level higher education qualification in the Generic Management subfield. It represents advanced study in a commerce and management context and is set at NQF Level 10 with 240 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in advanced academic study related to commerce and generic management, subject to the institution’s admission and other applicable requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic or management-related development, but no specific career relationships are mapped here. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any career.
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Commerce
- SAQA ID
- 97078
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Generic Management
- Originator
- Vaal University of Technology
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration end date of 31 December 2018 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and programme are currently authorised or accredited to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment format, research or workplace requirements that may apply, and any applicable completion conditions.
- Confirm whether new enrolment or achievement is currently available before making financial or study commitments.