This professional Doctor of Public Administration degree program is designed for executives in public sector who hold a master’s degree or degree to conduct an in-depth applied research into an area of public administration and management. Through the utilization of appropriate research methodology, this DPA degree allows professionals and executives to apply research techniques and concepts to current work related issues. Candidate dissertations can focus either on the development or the application of knowledge within the context of an individual’s work environment, profession or industry. To receive a Doctor of Public Administration degree participants must pass:
PRGM 8000 Post-graduate Research Methods and Analysis
DPA 8001 Doctor of Public Administration Dissertation
This program may be completed in 3 – 6 years depending on the amount of time students put into the study. Students can consult their supervisors through emails, faxes and telephone calls. Students can also visit their supervisors for face-to-face supervision and/or students can organize video conferencing sessions (if necessary). Students can commence study in the middle of January, May or September of every year.
This professional Doctor of Environmental Management degree program is designed for graduates to conduct an in-depth applied research into an area of Environmental Management. Through the utilization of appropriate research methodology, this degree allows graduates to apply research techniques and concepts to current environmental management related issues. Candidate dissertations can focus either on the development or the application of knowledge within the context of an individual’s work environment, profession or industry. To receive a Doctor of Environmental Management degree participants must pass:
PRGM 8000 Post-graduate Research Methods and Analysis
DOEM 8001 Doctor of Environmental Management Dissertation
This program may be completed in 3 – 6 years depending on the amount of time students put into the study. Students can consult their supervisors through emails, faxes and telephone calls. Students can also visit their supervisors for face-to-face supervision and/or students can organize video conferencing sessions (if necessary). Students can commence study in the middle of January, May or September of every year.
This program is designed for participants to conduct an in-depth research in their area of study. The PhD dissertation must contribute to the existing body of knowledge and must be passed by external examiners. Part of the dissertation must also be accepted for publication as an article in a refereed journal during the student’s candidacy. To receive a Doctor of Philosophy degree participants must pass:
PRGM 8000 Post-graduate Research Methods and Analysis
DPHI 8001 Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation
This program may be completed in 3 – 6 years depending on the amount of time students put into the study. Students can consult their supervisors through emails, faxes and telephone calls. Students can also visit their supervisors for face-to-face supervision and/or students can organize video conferencing sessions (if necessary). Students can commence study in the middle of January, May or September of every year.