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Public Administration: BAdmin (Undergraduate)

 
The School aims to equip you with the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to administer and manage the public sector professionally in a non-racial democratic South Africa. 
 
Further information
Please contact:
Programme Coordinator
The School of Government
Undergraduate Programme in Public Administration
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
University of the Western Cape
Private Bag X17
Bellville
7535
Tel: 021 959 2575
International tel: +27 21 959 2575
Fax: 021 959 1521/2578
International fax: +27 21 959 1521/2578
 
Secretary
Tel: 021 959 3169
International tel: +27 21 959 3169
Fax: 021 959 3169
International fax: +27 21 959 3169
 
 
 
Intended students
Those interested in management and governance aspects of the public sector (infield such as HR, finance, industrial psychology, economic, local government) and private sector.
 
Entry requirements
  • Matriculation exemption (without matriculation mathematics).
  • Age exemption (subject to meeting prescribed requirements).
Duration and time slot
Three lectures of 60 minutes each per week per subject for two semesters.
Projected fees
R13 000 per year.
 
Intended students
The degree is for students interested in management of public and private sector institutions and parastatals. 
Programmes/courses
The degree combines public administration/management and business management as majors. Courses in statistics, IS, economics, accounting and law are also included. 
Entry requirements
Matriculation exemption with a pass in mathematics on Higher or Standard Grade. Age exemption with mathematics and subjects to meeting prescribed requirements.
Duration and time slot
Three lectures of one hour each per week, per subject, for two semesters.
Projected fees
R13 000 per year.
 
Intended students
Those interested in management and governance aspects of the public sector (infield such as HR, finance, industrial psychology, economic, local government) and the private sector.
Entry requirements
BAdmin degree with one or a combination of the following:
  • Public Management/Public Administration
  • Economics
  • Political Studies
  • Business Management
  • Industrial Psychology
  • Development Studies
  • Human Resources Management
  • Other appropriate major.
Duration and time slot
Two years part-time, approximately three to four weekly sessions per year (08h30-12h30) plus a research paper. 
Projected fees
R13 000 per year
 
Intended students
For students interested in management of public and private sector institutions and parastatals.
Entry requirements
BCom (Public Management) degree. Principal field of study should be one or a combination of Public Administration/Public Management and Business Management.
Duration and time slot
Two years part-time, approximately three to four weekly sessions per year (08h30-12h30) plus a research paper. 
Projected fees
R13 000 per year.