Doctor of Technology: Production Management
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About this qualification
This is a doctoral-level qualification focused on production management within the manufacturing and assembly field. It carries 240 credits at NQF Level 10 and is intended to represent advanced study in managing production-related activities and systems.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced academic or professional study related to production management, manufacturing and assembly, or the management of production operations might consider this qualification, subject to the applicable admission rules and its verified availability.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support advanced work or further development in production-management and manufacturing-related contexts. It should not be treated as a guarantee of employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Production management
- Manufacturing and assembly operations management
- Advanced analysis of production-related challenges
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Doctor of Technology: Production Management
- SAQA ID
- 995
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 10
- Minimum credits
- 240
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- Committee of Technikon Principals
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status, as the available registration record shows an end date of 30 June 2006 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is legitimate.
- Check the applicable admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider for the approved curriculum, assessment arrangements and any research, practical or workplace requirements.
- Confirm whether the qualification is available for new enrolment or only remains as a historical qualification record.