The Master of Public Administration programme will enable you to gain a wealth of relevant knowledge and skills required for a rapidly developing state in Africa.
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree is a highly sought after programme providing postgraduate training for employees in the public sector, quasi-autonomous organisations and non-government organisation (NGO) sectors.
The MPA programme offers students a wealth of relevant knowledge and skills required in a rapidly developing African continent.
The MPA programme is varied in its content and style and is academically challenging and stimulating as an NQF level 9 qualification.
Articulation
This programme allows for articulation to the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree offered by MANCOSA or other cognate NQF level 10 doctoral degrees, offered both locally and internationally.
In Year 1, students must complete three core modules in semester 1 and three core modules in semester 2. In Year 2, students choose one elective and complete a dissertation.
Semester 1
Public Policy Development Analysis
Research Methodology and Applied Statistical Techniques
Strategic Public Sector Governance
Semester 2
Public Administration and Development Management Theory
Advanced Financial Management in the Public Sector
Programme Planning and Project Management
Dissertation (compulsory)
Elective: Choose one of the following electives
Public Sector Leadership and Change Management
Professional Ethics for Public Service Managers
Development Economics
Human Resource Management in the Public Sector
Sustainability and Disaster Management
Careers
Embark on a professional path leading to roles such as:
Senior Public Officials
Municipal Managers
City Managers
Parliamentary Officials
Managers in Quasi-autonomous Institutions
Requirements
Minimum admission requirements for the MPA programme is a relevant Bachelor of Honours Degree or a relevant Postgraduate Diploma at NQF level 8.
It is possible to gain entry to the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). To be considered via RPL, applicants should be above the age of 30 years.
For further information on this alternative route, please contact a student advisor. All applicants with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA’s institutional rules.
FAQs
Studying an advanced postgraduate degree in Public Administration will set you on the right path for a senior leadership position within your chosen field or organisation. A masters degree will allow you to apply for senior positions in the public sector.
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