BA in Public Management and Governance

Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying students with intellectual and theoretical knowledge, as well as with practical, workplace-related skills. Such as critical reasoning, data mining and processing, problem solving, interpretation, analytical and evaluative skills, communication skills, in order to equip students to operate in an environment where the traditional boundaries between the public sector, the voluntary and private sectors are rapidly converging and even in some cases disappearing. It will enable students to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to be effective leaders and managers, at all governmental levels, in order to produce the most optimal results in the highly complex and dynamic arena where state, market and society interact at community level to provide a better life for all.

Career Opportunities

Public Managers in State Departments, Provincial Departments and Municipalities, Public, Private and NGO Sector, Administrative and Managerial Positions.

Admission Requirements

A minimum APS of 26 with Mathematics or 28 with Mathematical Literacy. English 5 (60%), Mathematics or Technical Mathematics 3 (40%), or Mathematical Literacy 5 (60%).

Selection Process

Selection is based on academic credit.

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