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Doctor of Public Management

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SAQA ID17014
NQF Level8
Credits240
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Doctor of Public Management is an advanced higher-education qualification associated with the management of public-sector organisations and services. The supplied classification places it in the Finance, Economics and Accounting subfield.

Who might consider this qualification?

People interested in advanced study related to public-sector management, administration, policy implementation or the financial and economic dimensions of public organisations might consider this qualification. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further development toward public-management or related finance, economics and accounting responsibilities, depending on the learner’s experience and the requirements of particular roles. No approved related-career mappings were supplied, and the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Public-sector management thinking
  • Analysis of financial and economic issues in organisational contexts
  • Strategic decision-making in public-management settings
  • Advanced academic and professional inquiry

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Doctor of Public Management
SAQA ID
17014
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
8
Minimum credits
240
Field
3
Subfield
Finance Economics and Accounting
Originator
University of the Free State
Registration end in source dataset
2018-12-31
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly, as the supplied record shows a registration-end date of 31 December 2018 and requires verification.
  • Confirm that the institution or provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the offering is valid for new enrolment.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about the assessment approach and any research, workplace or other completion requirements that apply.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 17014, NQF level, credits and registration details against current official records.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.