Wingfield, Brenda D.2011-11-232011-11-232011Wingfield B. Can we improve postgraduate degree throughput rates? S Afr J Sci. 2011;107(11/12), Art. #967, 2 pages. http:// dx.DOI.org/10.4102/sajs.v107i11/12.9670038-235310.4102/sajs.v107i11/12.967http://hdl.handle.net/2263/17642Student throughput rates have become a much debated topic, not only in the South African academic environment but in many parts of the world. Of particular concern are Master's and PhD degrees: how many years should students take to complete them? Universities are taking completion times very seriously, as they should, and faculties are being urged to improve their average throughput rates based on statistics that are generated annually.en© 2011. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS OpenJournals. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Postgraduate degree throughput ratesThroughput ratesPhD degreeMaster's degreeDoctor of philosophy degree -- South AfricaMaster of arts degree -- South AfricaUniversities and colleges -- South Africa --Graduation requirementsDegrees, Academic -- South AfricaTime management -- South AfricaArticle