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Bachelor of Administration (Public Administration)

University of KwaZulu Natal
Durban , South Africa
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Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
3 years
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Business Management | Human Resources | Public Administration
Area of study
Business and Administration | Social Sciences
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Bachelor of Administration (Public Administration)

Overview

The Bachelor of Administration degree is a three-year full-time qualification that brings together the disciplines of Public Administration, Human Resources, and Business Management. This inter-disciplinary approach promotes the study of governance at all levels through carefully designed modules of the relevant disciplines. The structure and content of the programme are designed to develop skills and competencies of students to prepare them for a career in the public sector.


Rationale

The Council for Higher Education in the country places emphasis on institutions of higher learning to contribute to the transformation of South Africa. The Bachelor of Administration degree is designed to build capacity in and transformation of the public sector environment. Development of knowledge, skills, and competencies for enhanced service delivery is a key focus of this degree. The rationale is to create a new cadre of individuals equipped with the ability to think critically and independently in a way that interrogates existing knowledge and helps create new knowledge.


Duration

The programme duration is 3 years.


Entry Requirements

  • NSC with bachelor pass and a minimum of 28 NSC points (excluding Life Orientation)
  • Level 3 Mathematics
  • Level 4 English (home or first additional language)
  • Level 4 Life Orientation or equivalent
  • UKZN-UEL Certificate in Public Administration or equivalent School-approved qualification with minimum:
    • 60% weighted average
    • 50% final mark for Introduction to Management Studies module (CBAP0MS) (or an approved Mathematics module)

Modules

Year 1

Semester 1
  • Core modules
    • Introduction to Public Administration PADM1CO
    • Elementary Microeconomics ECON1CO or Principles of Microeconomics ECON101
    • Management 120
    • Introduction to Individual Behaviour and HRM HRMG1A0 or Accounting 101
Semester 2
  • Management Science for Public Governance PADM1MP
  • Elementary Microeconomics ECON1DO or Principles of Microeconomics ECON102
  • Basic isiZulu Language Studies A ZULN101 or
  • Principles of Social Behavior & Group Dynamics HRMG1C0 or Accounting 103
  • End User Computing ISTN100

Year 2

Semester 1
  • Core modules
    • Introduction to Local Government PADM2A0
    • Intro. To Public Sector Financial Management PADM2C0
  • Electives
    • Career Management HRMG2KO
    • Research Methodology: Statistical Methods and Analysis HRMG2A0
    • Intermediate Macro. & Applications ECON201
    • Introduction to HR Management HRMG2HM
    • Introduction to Marketing MARK2IM
    • Responsible and Sustainable Management Principles MGNT2SM
Semester 2
  • Introduction to Public Sector HRM PADM2B0
  • Introduction to Public Policy Management. PADM2EO
  • Electives
    • Managing Workshop Diversity HRMG2JO
    • Employee Wellness HRMG2HO
    • Intermediate Micro. & Applications ECON202
    • Introduction to Entrepreneurship ENTR2IE
    • Introduction to Operations Management SCMA2OM

Year 3

Semester 1
  • Core Major
    • Development Policy and Project Management PADM3A0
    • Organisational Change and Leadership PADM3EO
  • Electives
    • ECONOMICS
      • Industrial Organisation ECON305
      • International Economics ECON306
      • Mathematical Economics ECON310
    • HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
      • Employment Resourcing HRMG3ER
      • Individual Employed Relations Law HRMG3IE
    • MANAGEMENT
      • Corporate Strategy MGNT307
      • Technology Management MGNT314
    • MARKETING MANAGEMENT
      • Consumer Behaviour MARK301
      • Marketing Research MARK303
    • SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
      • Operations and Supply Chain Management Purchasing SCMA301
      • Management and Contemporary Issues SCMA305
Semester 2
  • Core Major
    • Contemporary Issues in Public Service Delivery PADM3CI
    • Global & Regional Trends in Public Admin PADM3D0
  • Electives
    • ECONOMICS
      • Macroeconomic Policy in SA ECON309
      • Quantitative Economics ECON314
      • Development Economics ECON370
    • HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
      • Corporate Employment Relations & Law HRMG3CE
      • Individual & Organisational Development HRMG3OD
    • MANAGEMENT
      • Business Ethics MGNT310
      • International Business MGNT315
    • MARKETING MANAGEMENT
      • Marketing Communications MARK302
      • Special Topics in Marketing MARK305
    • SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
      • Special Topics in Supply Chain Management SCMA311
      • Logistics and Physical Distribution SCMA306

Career Opportunities

  • Diplomat
  • Municipal Manager
  • Public Manager
  • Lecturer
  • NGO Manager
  • Administrator
  • Policy Analyst
  • Public Services Administrator
  • Project Administrator
  • Administrative Service Manager
  • Activist/ Lobbyist
  • Communications Officer
  • Contract Administrator
  • Program Analyst
  • Program Director
  • City Manager
  • Mayor
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