Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Public Administration in South Africa

This is a comprehensive undergraduate degree program that focuses on the study of public governance, policy analysis and administrative processes. It equips students with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in public service, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

The following are the possible career opportunities for Bachelor of Science in Public Administration graduates in South Africa:
(i) Researcher
(ii) Government Consultant
(iii) Community Development Officer
(iv) Municipal Manager
(v) Public Policy Advocate
(vi) Public Administrator
(vii) Policy Analyst
(viii) Non-profit Manager
(ix) Public Relations Officer
(x) Human Resources Manager

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science in Public Administration

•  Rosebank College, Durban  
  Duration: 3 years
  
  Tuition fees: R 26,490 per year
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  • A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Degree admission- A minimum of 30 % for English coupled with a minimum of 50% for four x DESIGNATED NSC subjects (This excludes LO which is a 10 credit subject); OR
  • A National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V) with Degree admission – A minimum of 60 % in English on either First Additional Language or Home Language level AND Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy AND Life Orientation , with a minimum of 70% in the four vocational subjects is required; OR
  • A Senior Certificate (SC) (with endorsement) or equivalent is required; OR
  • Alternatively, a Higher Certificate, an Advanced Certificate, 240 or 360 credit Diploma in a cognate field may satisfy the minimum admission requirements to degree studies.
  
  Course Overview:
  -Public Administration
  -Public Administration
  -Economics
  -Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers
  -Administrative Law
  -Economics
  -Political Science
  -Project Management
•  MANCOSA Institute, Durban  
  Duration: 3 years
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  1. National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
  2. An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English; or
  3. A Higher Certificate, an Advanced Certificate or Diploma.
•  North West University, Mafikeng  
  

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