School of Administration & Management
Doctor of Management
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Qualification / Course Information
Minimum Duration:
of 2 Years and a maximum of 6 Years
Minimum Credits:
360
NQF Level:
10
SAQA:
117875
MODE:
Distance Learning
CAMPUS:
Distance Learning
LANGUAGE:
English
COURSE OVERVIEW
The focus of the Doctor of Management qualification is to enable learners to develop in-depth, advanced discipline-specific skills and applied competence in management to provide opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, productive economic activity and making a rewarding contribution to society. The qualification aims to empower learners to solve complex business-related problems in a focused way and to effectively manage and allocate resources, to communicate effectively, and to contribute to knowledge and socio-economic transformation responsibly and ethically.
QUALIFICATION OUTCOMES:
On achieving this qualification, the qualifying students will be able to:
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Independently design a research project and execute such a plan
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Apply advanced scientific methods that contribute to the development of new theories, models & practices
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Efficiently manage the collection, organisation and analysis of relevant information
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Analyse theory and practical problems to contribute to the existing body of knowledge related to a specific aspect of management
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Conduct further academic research independently to contribute to local research output
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Write and present technical reports to professional audiences, including the management environment
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To develop the managerial competencies of the student by encouraging critical thinking and enable the student to refine analytical and leadership skills, creativity, emotional intelligence and teamwork
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To refine and improve the student’s ability to identify, collect, present and disseminate research findings
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To improve your organisation by applying your knowledge and create competitive advantage
SUPPORT OFFERED:
Supervisors are appointed to provide guidance and student support during the research process. This includes the participation in methodological workshops.
Student support is enhanced through our online interactive communication tool, electronic documents and websites, e-journals and e-books, research related videos, interactive feedback and supportive communication at all times.
Admission Requirements
THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE DOCTOR OF MANAGEMENT ARE:
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an appropriate Master’s degree with a mark of 65% or higher for the research component
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a minimum of five (5) years work experience in a managerial capacity
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Initial research proposal
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Application form (online)
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Comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV)
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Certified academic transcripts and copies of certificates
In addition, applicants need to consider the Doctoral application, admission and examination process, which distinguishes between four phases in a student’s doctoral journey, namely the:
- pre-candidature (the application, selection and admission process);
- candidature (supervisor appointment, attending workshops and colloquia, exam preparation symposium);
- examination; and
- graduation phases
STADIO is committed to achieving inclusion and to overcome barriers to access and success in higher education. Applicants who do not meet the stated admission criteria, but who have relevant work experience and/or prior learning may apply for admission under the policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). STADIO admits a maximum of 10% per cohort via RPL. The implementation of RPL is context-specific, in terms of discipline, programme and level.
A limited number of applicants will be admitted under the rules of Recognition of Prior Learning, to find out more read HERE.
COURSE CURRICULUM
This qualification consists of the following compulsory module at NQF Level 10:
- Compulsory Module: Thesis, 360 Credits.
The module consists of three (3) phases of integrated assessment, namely:
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Phase 1: Proposal
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Assignment 1: Submission of proposal
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Assignment 2: Defence of proposal
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Phase 2: Completion of research and thesis
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Assignment 3: Completion of thesis
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Assignment 4: Presentation to panel
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Phase 3: Examination of the thesis
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Handing in the thesis
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Marking and final submission
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Marking, presentation and results
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