DOCTOR OF COMMERCE: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Doctor of Commerce: Financial Management is an advanced doctoral-level qualification focused on financial management within the broader field of Generic Management. It is placed at NQF Level 10, carries 360 credits, and falls within the HEQSF. The qualification was originated by the University of Pretoria. The available record includes a registration-end snapshot dated 25 July 2019, while its current registration status requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people seeking highly advanced study in financial management, particularly those interested in developing expertise suitable for academic, research or senior management contexts. It should not be treated as an admission recommendation, and prospective students should confirm the qualification’s current availability and entry requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support advanced academic, research and financial-management career pathways because of its doctoral level and subject focus. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into any particular career. The relevance of the qualification to a specific role should be confirmed with the relevant employer or professional body.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced financial-management capability
- High-level analytical thinking
- Research capability
- Strategic management thinking
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- DOCTOR OF COMMERCE: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
- SAQA ID
- 113963
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Generic Management
- Originator
- University of Pretoria
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2019-07-25
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, since the available registration record includes an end-date snapshot from 25 July 2019 and current status is not confirmed.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is currently available.
- Check the current admission requirements directly with the provider.
- Confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any research, dissertation or workplace-related requirements apply.
- Ask the provider how the qualification is structured, including the learning content, supervision arrangements and expected study commitments.
- Check whether the qualification meets the requirements of any employer, professional body or further-study pathway you are considering.