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. The programme offers students an opportunity to gain insight into the theory and practice of public affairs, administration, and policy analysis and development management. The programme lays the foundation for a workforce to address the skills deficit at higher levels of public, public-private partnerships and non-governmental organisations. It provides a platform for those wanting to advance to postgraduate studies in Public Governance.

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. Therefore, 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. Producing graduates who are integrative and critical thinkers is consistent with contributing to transformation in South Africa by addressing challenges facing the public sector.

3 years

• Level 3 Mathematics
• Level 4 English (home or first additional language)
• Level 4 Life Orientation or equivalent

• 60% weighted average
• 50% final mark for Introduction to Management Studies module (CBAP0MS) (or an approved Mathematics module)

• 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