Program Overview

Programme: BAdmin (Public Management and International Relations)

Programme Information

This programme is directed towards the study of Public Administration that will equip the candidate for a career in the broad public sector. Candidates will gain in-depth knowledge of certain administrative and management practices in the South African and international public sectors. Emphasis is placed on the three spheres of government with reference to aspects such as resources management, international administration and management, policy, accountability and ethics, the role of the state, intergovernmental relations and administrative justice.

Admission Requirements

• The admission requirements apply to students who apply for admission to the University of Pretoria with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Independent Examination Board (IEB) qualifications.
• Applicants with qualifications other than the abovementioned should refer to the relevant brochure or website for more information.
• Citizens from countries other than South Africa should also refer to the relevant brochure or website for more information.

Minimum Requirements

• Achievement level: NSC/IEB
• English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 5
• Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy: 3 (Mathematics) or 4 (Mathematical Literacy)
• APS: 28

Programme Structure

The programme consists of three years of study, with a minimum of 401 credits required to complete the degree.

Curriculum

Year 1

• Fundamental modules:
  • AIM 111: Academic information management 111
  • AIM 121: Academic information management 121
  • ALL 124: Academic literacy for Economic and Management Sciences 124
  • UPO 107: Academic orientation 107
• Core modules:
  • EKN 110: Economics 110
  • PAD 112: Public administration 112
  • PAD 122: Public administration 122
  • PTO 101: Politics 101
  • PUF 110: Public resource management 110
• Elective modules:
  • DTS 104: German for beginners 104
  • EKN 120: Economics 120
  • ENG 110: English 110
  • ENG 118: English for specific purposes 118
  • ENG 120: English 120
  • FRN 104: French for beginners 104
  • INF 112: Informatics 112
  • STK 110: Statistics 110
  • STK 113: Statistics 113
  • STK 120: Statistics 120
  • STK 123: Statistics 123

Year 2

• Core modules:
  • IPL 210: International relations 210
  • IPL 220: International relations 220
  • KOB 281: Communication management 281
  • PAD 212: Public administration 212
  • PAD 222: Public administration 222
  • STL 210: Political science 210
  • STL 220: Political science 220
• Elective modules:
  • BDO 214: Industrial and organisational psychology 214
  • BDO 224: Industrial and organisational psychology 224
  • EKN 214: Economics 214
  • EKN 234: Economics 234
  • OPB 210: Public management 210

Year 3

• Core modules:
  • IPL 310: International relations 310
  • IPL 320: International relations 320
  • PAD 312: Public administration 312
  • PAD 322: Public administration 322
  • STL 310: Political science 310
  • STL 320: Political science 320
• Elective modules:
  • BDO 319: Industrial and organisational psychology 319
  • BDO 329: Industrial and organisational psychology 329
  • EKN 310: Economics 310
  • EKN 320: Economics 320

Promotion to Next Study Year

• A student must pass at least 60% of the official credits listed for a year level of study for a three-year programme.
• If a student has passed less than the required minimum of 60% of official credits, he/she will not be readmitted to the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.

Pass with Distinction

• A degree may be awarded with distinction provided the candidate meets the following criteria:
  • Completes the degree within three years
  • Obtains a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 75%
  • Repeated passed modules will not be considered

General Academic Regulations

The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University of Pretoria. On registering for a programme, the student bears the responsibility of ensuring that they familiarise themselves with the General Academic Regulations applicable to their registration, as well as the relevant faculty-specific and programme-specific regulations and information. Ignorance concerning these regulations will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression, or basis for an exception to any of the aforementioned regulations.