Bachelor Of Administration Honours (Public Administration)

SAQA

72827

NQF Level

Duration

1 Year

Closing Date

31 October

Overview

The purpose of this programme is to provide students with an opportunity obtain an advanced knowledge of the discipline of Public Administration and Governance by introducing them to theoretical aspects of the discipline and its relation to research and knowledge generation in the discipline. In this regard, and through the research component of the programme, students will develop an awareness of the variety of institutional contexts in which public administration and governance are applied. Further, students will get the opportunity to become acquainted with the practical application of the principles, theories and modules of the discipline in the work environment.

Entry Requirements

An appropriate Bachelor’s degree;
Attained a level of competence as defined in Rule GR7(b) in the Handbook;
Selection Programme- the School may prescribe further criteria.

Modules

Public Administration Research Project – PADM7E0 (32 Credits)

Public Service Delivery (Theory and Practice) – PADM7PO (16 Credits)
Research Methodology (W1, W2) – PADM7RM (16 Credits)
Public Sector Financial Management – PADM7SO (16 Credits)

Total: 48 Credits

Public Sector Human Resource Management – PADM7C0 (16 Credits)

Choose two electives from the list below:

Public Policy Analysis – PADM7F0 (16 Credits)
Development Planning & Project Management – PADM7H0 (16 Credits)
Advanced Local Governance & Development (not offered in 2025) – PADM7LG (16 Credits)

Total: 48 Credits

Note: Not all electives are offered in any given year

Total Credits for Qualification 128

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