Bachelor of Administration
- Provide qualified learners with problem-solving skills to promote management, governance and policy making which is accountable, ethical, equitable and sustainable.
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Qualification type
National First Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of the Western Cape
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies
Subfield
Public Administration
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2033-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
- Provide qualified learners with problem-solving skills to promote management, governance and policy making which is accountable, ethical, equitable and sustainable.
- Provide South Africa with significant numbers of graduates in management and governance in order to ensure that the local leadership base of innovative and knowledge-based economic and scholarly activity is widened.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 with endorsement.
- National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelor's studies.
- National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4 granting access to Bachelor's studies.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
Graduates will be able to
- Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyse and solve public sector problems in a systematic and creative way.
- Acquire an understanding of how to manage resources and processes in a public context.
- Communicate effectively, in oral and written modes, and to articulate and promote their own ideas and interests.
- Understand and contribute to the socio-economic challenges of developing South Africa in an ethical and responsible manner.
- Appreciate that policy-making contributes to the development of government at the local, regional and national levels.
Associated assessment criteria
The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes
- Solve ublic sector problems systematically and creatively through problem identification and analysis.
- Manage resources and processes in a public context by demonstrating sound understanding.
- Articulate and promote one's ideas and interests via effective oral and written communications.
- Demonstrate the contribution to government by sound policy developing competencies by producing sample policies.
Integrated Assessment
The institution has adopted a Continuous Assessment System. Assessment consists of several assessment events administered throughout the year and a variety of assessment instruments are used (for example: tests, essays and practical reports, project reports).
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Bachelor of Administration in Public Administration, NQF level 7.
Vertical Articulation
- Bachelor of Administration Honours, NQF Level 8.
International comparability
This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
N/A
Providers currently listed
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