North West University
Master of Consumer Sciences
The Master of Consumer Sciences in Health Professions is offered by North West University.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Master of Consumer Sciences offered by the North West University at the Faculty of Health Sciences
Outcomes of the qualification
After completion of the qualification the graduate will demonstrate:
a) extensive and integrated specialist knowledge of and engagement in a selected discipline of Consumer Sciences (Interior, Fashion, Foods and Consumer behaviour);
b) the ability to reflect critically and deliver critique of current research or consumer practices in order to develop advanced scholarship in the area of specialisation;
c) the ability to identify, investigate and address complex and challenging consumerrelated problems/issues with a view to develop logical insight and creative solutions to the benefit of the South African consumer;
d) the ability to apply appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methodologies in an ethical manner with a view to use research data to solve consumer-related and practice-oriented problems/issues;
e) the ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) and defend substantial consumer-related ideas and solutions in an academically correct and professional manner using different types of media and technologies;
f) the ability to work effectively as an individual and in a group to identify and address the intended and unintended consequences of consumer interventions, sustain independent learning and academic development and take full responsibility for own research results.
Duration (minimum and maximum)
The minimum duration for the study is one year and the maximum duration two years, calculated from the date of first registration for the particular programme. The faculty’s decision is based on the current subsidy model for universities and may differ from other faculties or regulations.
Module
Dissertation: Consumer Science (180 credits)
