MANCOSA Bachelor of Public Administration
Upon successful completion of the programme, the student should be able to:
- Apply fundamental management principles in a work-based context;
- Utilise technology to communicate effectively;
- Conduct basic research;
- Manage information in a public management context;
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic economic principles;
- To analyse the political, social, economic, and legal environments of public sector organisations;
- Acquire skills in written communication, planning, budgeting, decision-making, and collaboration; and
- Be aware of ethical issues and problems in public organisations.
Duration: 3 years
| Year | Semester | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Public Administration 1A Economics 1A End User Computing Business Mathematics |
| 2 | Public Administration 1B Economics 1B Business Communication Financial Accounting |
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| 2 | 1 | Public Administration 2A Local Government 1A Public Law Public Sector Economics |
| 2 | Public Administration 2B Local Government 1B Introduction to Politics Ethics in the Public Sector |
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| 3 | 1 | Public Administration 3A Local Government 2A Research in the Public Sector Public Administration 3B |
| 2 | Local Government 2B Public Sector Budgeting Public Administration 3C Public Administration 3D |
- The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
- An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English; or
- A Higher Certificate, an Advanced Certificate or Diploma
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