Master of Public Administration
To provide and advanced programme in Public Affairs with its basis in the Economic and management Sciences to enable graduates to pursue a professional career in the Public Sector and related fields. Specialisation in a field of the public management arena takes place and the graduate will be able to deal with matter in this field at expert level.
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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 Pretoria
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
N
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-06-30
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 provide and advanced programme in Public Affairs with its basis in the Economic and management Sciences to enable graduates to pursue a professional career in the Public Sector and related fields. Specialisation in a field of the public management arena takes place and the graduate will be able to deal with matter in this field at expert level.
Entry requirements and RPL
Matriculation certificate
First degree
Other
The student is required to be in possession of a Bachelor's degree
Replacement note
This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
M PA
Learning outcomes
The student will have the competence in a specific area of specialisation to manage and administer public sector functions with a view to community service delivery.
Critical cross-field outcomes
After completing the programme the graduate will be able to
- Identify and solve problems and make strategic and operational decisions using critical and creative thinking in the field of Public Affairs
- Work effectively with co-workers as members of a team, group, organisation and clients and community stakeholders.
- Organise and manage themselves and their functions responsibly and effectively within the set norms and standards.
- Collect, organise and analyse as well as critically evaluate and utilise relevant information for planning and decision-making.
- Communicate effectively within and organisation as well as with external stakeholders using relevant visual, symbolic and/or language skills.
- Use relevant technology effectively in operating a public sector function.
- Demonstrate a commitment in a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable way.
The programme provides theoretical, practical and sector specific learning opportunities which includes
- The development of state of the art learning strategies.
- Participation and societal activities in a responsible manner.
- Exploring local and international education and career opportunities.
Associated assessment criteria
The student must demonstrate at expert level his or her proficiency to
- Administer and Management public sector functions.
i.e. Policy making, organising, human resources, financing, methods and work procedures, control and co-ordination
Integrated assessment
Portfolios
Simulations
Work-place assessments
Written examinations
Oral examinations
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Related qualifications
Ph D Administration
D Admin
Ph D Administration serves as an entry point to the related qualification
D Admin serves as an entry point to the related qualification
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
Providers currently listed
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