University of Johannesburg
Doctor of Philosophy in Strategic Human Resource Management
The Doctor of Philosophy in Strategic Human Resource Management in Business and Management is offered by University of Johannesburg.
Program Length: 2 SEMESTERS.
Doctor of Philosophy in Strategic Human Resource Management offered by the University of Johannesburg
PURPOSE
The purpose of this qualification is to develop the advanced competence of the student in designing and developing organisational interventions and procedures. The qualification will make it possible for students to fulfil a leadership role and adopt a critical and scientific approach towards performance and change. This is a structured research programme with research-based assignments and the application of research in practice, as the basis for the completion of the thesis.
RULES OF ACCESS
An appropriate Master's degree applicable for access to a PhD degree. The student must have completed an honours module of Research Methodology (NQF LEVEL 8 or 9) undertaken as part of a degree. Students are obliged to attend and pass a module on Research Methodology as offered by the Department. Student number constraints may necessitate a selection process consisting of selection interviews, psychometric testing and a research proposal exercise.
FULL-TIME CURRICULUM / PART-TIME CURRICULUM
The qualification is to be completed over a minimum period of two years and a maximum period of four years for full time students, and a minimum period of two years and a maximum period of five years for part time students, on an approved topic. The Academic Regulations for doctoral qualifications are also applicable.
