Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin)

SAQA ID

72826

NQF LEVEL

DURATION

3 Years

CAO CODE

KN-W-BAD

CLOSING DATE

30 September

Overview

The Bachelor of Administration degree is only offered at the Westville campus. It is a three- year full-time qualification, which brings together the disciplines of Public Administration, Human Resources and Business Management. This inter-disciplinary approach of the programme promotes the study of governance at all levels through carefully designed modules of the relevant disciplines. 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 interro-

Rationale

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.

Entry Requirement

Applicants are eligible to apply to register for the qualification of Bachelor of Administration if they have previously obtained a NSC degree, and in addition; EITHER

a minimum of 28 NSC points (excluding Life Orientation), with Level 3 Mathematics, Level 4 English (home or first additional language) and Level 4 Life Orientation.

OR Matriculation subject achievement as follows

a NSC degree with Level 2 Mathematics and Level 4 English (home or first additional language) and Level 4 Life Orientation, or
a minimum of HG E/SG C Maths and HG D English for Matriculation prior to 2008.

AND

been awarded the UKZN-UEL Certificate in Public Administration and achieved for the Certificate a weighted average of at least 60% as well as a final mark of at least 55% for the Introduction to Management Science module (CBAP0MS). Or an equivalent qualification as approved by the School and achieved for the equivalent qualification a weighted average of at least 60%, as well as a final mark of at least 55% for an equivalent Mathematics module as approved by the School.

Career Opportunities

Public Administration graduates can pursue careers in many fields. This includes careers in the civil service such as education administrators, administrative services managers, public administration consultant, executive director, director of development, program analyst, policy analysist, city manager and many other careers in media and non-governmental organizations.

Modules

First Year

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Second Year

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Third Year

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

1 X 64 credits major consisting of 3rd year modules in an approved discipline from within the Schools of Accounting, Economics & Finance or Management, IT & Governance

School of Management, IT and Governance