Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Coursework

Master of Public Administration (MPA) – Coursework

SAQA

72921

NQF Level

Duration

Maximum 2 Years (4 Semesters)

Closing Date

31 October

Overview

This qualification will give the management cadre of the South African public sector exposure to recent trends and developments in relation to the public sector nationally, continentally and internationally. The programme is aimed at providing a platform for expanding students’ knowledge in the public sector, as well as building effective and skilled researchers in the field of public governance.

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor of Administration Honours or equivalent qualification;
An appropriate Bachelor’s degree at NQF Level8 in a relevant field;
A Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field;
Attained a level of competence as defined in Rule GR7(b) in the Handbook;
Selection Programme- the School may prescribe further criteria.

Modules

Semester 1

SCMM8RL Advanced Research Methodology (16 Credits)
PADM8MT Public Administration and Management Theories (16 Credits)
PADM8WO Advanced Public Sector Financial Management (16 Credits)

Semester 2

PADM8XO Advanced Public Sector Human Resource Management
PADM8PP Project Management and Planning
PADM8NO Sustainable Development and Governance

Year Modules

PADM8O0 Dissertation (96 Credits)

Total Credits for Qualifications 192

How to Apply

Submit your application online through our application system here.
Pay the application fee to process your submission.
Follow the Master’s requirements checklist for document submission here.
Please note: applicants must complete the checklist and upload the checklist together with the requisite documents at the application stage.

Contact Details

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