Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainable Development

Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainable Development NQF Level 10

Description of the Qualification

The purpose of this qualification is to provide opportunity to the deserving students from IUM and other universities who have successfully completed Master’s Degree programmes in various fields of Natural Resources Management and related fields, and who fulfil the requirements for admission to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainable Development. This course includes a set of rigorous core requirements in the social and natural sciences designed to provide a deep understanding of the interaction between natural and social systems. The course also provides students with the flexibility to pursue detailed research in a broad variety of critical policy areas. This qualification targets the following categories in the sustainability sector:

  1. a) Qualified staff in the sustainability or relevant sector in possession of a Master Degree or equivalent qualifications;
  2. b) Staff within management and consulting activities in sustainability or relevant sector;
  3. c) Any would-be students with five years’ working experiences in a recognised sustainability or relevant institution.

Admission /entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme, a student should have a Masters’ degree in Sustainable Development or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 9.

Career opportunities

Employment opportunities may be found in the following public and private entities such as Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism; Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform; Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources; Ministry of Mines and Energy; Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and SME Development (a subsection on environmental related); Ministry of Higher Education (subsection on research); NamWater; Namibia Commission of Research, Science and Technology; Benguela Current Commission; International University of Management; UNAM; NUST;UNDP; Environmental Investment Fund; CUVECOM; OKACOM; KAZ; WWF; Mines; Municipalities and local authorities; and many organizations both locally and internationally. Important of all opportunities is research and consultancy.

Qualification structure

Course Title

Outcomes of Learning

Level

Credits

Conceptual Analysis & Research Methodology

Demonstrate highest level of skills for critical enquiry, theoretical and discourse analysis and apply in-depth mastery of advanced research methods and techniques for data collection and analysis in Water Resources Management.

10

Non-credit bearing

Advanced Academic Writing for Postgraduates

·    Develop skills appropriate to academic writing, paraphrase effectively; cite sources accurately using a recognized and accepted system.

·    Identify instances of plagiarism and explain why it is a serious offense in academic writing.

10

Non-credit bearing

Full PhD Thesis

Demonstrate a capacity to conduct independent research and make original contribution to the pool of knowledge in the field of Water Resources Management.

10

360



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