Bachelor of Public Administration Honours
1. To equip candidates with the knowledge of key aspects of public and development administration.
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Qualification type
Honours Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
0
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of Venda
Quality assurance functionary
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Field
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies
Subfield
Public Administration
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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Registration start
2021-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
- To equip candidates with the knowledge of key aspects of public and development administration.
- To build future public and development administrators.
- To build future development and public administrators researcher, government advisors and academics.
- To equip candidates with skills to perform their duties effectively and efficiently.
- To build future public service trainers.
- To build competent municipal officials and political office-bearers.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL)
Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor of Administration, Level 7.
Replacement note
This qualification replaces
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Ability to perform administrative functions effectively.
- Ability to manage resources effectively and efficiently.
Specify critical cross-field outcomes
- Ability to identify, analyse and solve societal problems effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to reconcile academic theory with practical experiences.
- Ability to plan and embark in local economic development projects.
Associated assessment criteria
Responsiveness to social needs.
Providing goods and services to the members of the public effectually.
Integrated assessment incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the Degree is achieved
- Portfolios.
- Written examinations.
- Oral examinations.
Other
- Group Projects.
- Assignments/Tests.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows for vertical articulation.
Vertical Articulation
- Master of Administration, Level 10.
- Master of Public Administration, Level 10.
Providers currently listed
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