Doctor of Commerce in Financial Management Sciences
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Doctor of Commerce in Financial Management Sciences is an advanced doctoral qualification in the Finance, Economics and Accounting field. It is positioned at NQF Level 10, carries 360 credits, and was originated by the University of Pretoria. The qualification is intended to represent high-level academic engagement with financial management sciences, although its specific research focus and study requirements should be confirmed with the relevant institution.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people seeking advanced academic or research engagement in financial management sciences, finance, economics or accounting. It should not be treated as confirmation that a person meets the institution’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
A doctorate of this type may support advanced scholarly, research and specialist analytical work related to financial management sciences. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no specific related careers are mapped for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced scholarly inquiry
- Research and analysis in financial management sciences
- Critical evaluation of complex financial and economic issues
- High-level academic communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Commerce in Financial Management Sciences
- SAQA ID
- 4881
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 360
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Finance Economics and Accounting
- Originator
- University of Pretoria
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2024-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available registration record has an end date of 30 June 2024 and the current status should be confirmed.
- Confirm that the institution and specific programme are authorised and accredited for the intended offering.
- Check the institution’s current admission requirements and application process.
- Ask for details of the research, supervision, assessment and completion requirements before making an enrolment decision.
- Confirm whether the qualification is currently accepting new enrolments or has been replaced by another qualification.