Master of Public Administration
The purpose of the qualification:
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
128
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 KwaZulu-Natal
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
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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 purpose of the qualification
The empower and build capacity of public administrators who are aspiring to, or fulfil management roles within the public sector to efficiently and effectively manage a variety of institutional settings whilst occupying leadership positions.
Entry requirements and RPL
Entry requirements for the qualification
The learners must have a recognised degree or diploma
An appropriate professional qualification, together with a professional regestration and appropriate work experience will be considered
Admission to the programme is by selection.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
A level of competence based on the assessment and recognition of prior learning will be considered.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
The Master of Public Administration graduate is able to: -
- Critically analyse and evaluate concepts and theories associated with public sector and select and apply those appropriate to the needs of the situation
- Regularly reflect and evaluate their personal effectiveness and their ability to develop them others
- Analyse and apply appropriate strategies for the effective utilisation of resources
- Evaluate and apply appropriate research and identify research needs
- Understand more deeply the complexities involved in the public sector
- Engage in critical evaluation, systems thinking and holistic reflection of the relationship between theory and work related experiences.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated assessment
- Presentation of research papers and case studies at the third level of the programme.
- A student may be requested to defend his/her research papers and case studies.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
- Possibilities for internal articulation exist within the Faculty of Commerce and Administration and the School of Social Science and Development Studies.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.
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