Master of Administration
The qualification aims:
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
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 Venda
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
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
The qualification aims
- To empower public, development and local government administrators and managers with managerial and administrative skills.
- To provide the learner with analytical, administrative and research skills.
- To build future "think tanks" for the government.
- To produce specialists in the topics related to the subfield concerned.
- To produce future municipal office bearers and officials.
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
- Bachelor of Administration Honours, NQF Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Perform Management functions effectively.
- Manage resources effectually.
- Identify and solve societal problems effectively, efficiently and economically.
- Reconcile academic theory with practical experiences emanating from the external environment.
Associated assessment criteria
The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes
- Providing services effectually.
- Responsiveness to public needs.
Integrated Assessment
Integrated assessment incorporated to ensure that the purpose of the qualification is achieved
- Written examinations.
- Oral examinations.
Other
Dissertations.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Cognate Master, NQF Level 10.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Administration, NQF Level 10.
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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