Public Management and Economics Handbook
Public Management Law and Economics (Midlands)
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Public Management

The following qualifications are offered by the Department:

Diploma in Public Administration with specialization in

• Public Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Local Government Management
• Disaster and Risk Management

Advanced Diploma in Public Administration with specialization in

• Public Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Local Government Management
• Disaster and Risk Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration with specialization in

• Public Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Local Government Management
• Disaster and Risk Management
• Master of Management Sciences (Public Administration-Peace Studies)
• Master of Management Sciences (Public Administration-Public Management)
• Master of Management Sciences (Public Administration-Disaster Risk Management)
• Master of Management Sciences (Public Administration-Higher Education)
• Master of Management Sciences (Public Administration-Local Government)
• Master of Management Sciences (Public Administration-Monitoring & Evaluation)
• Master of Management Sciences (Public Administration-Supply Chain Management)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences (Public Administration-Peace Studies)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences (Public Administration-Public Management)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences (Public Administration-Disaster Risk Management)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences (Public Administration-Higher Education)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences (Public Administration-Local Government)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences (Public Administration-Monitoring & Evaluation)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences (Public Administration-Supply Chain Management)

 

Course Aim

The aim of the Diploma in Public Administration is to prepare students for a career in the public sector. The object is to prepare students for entry into commerce and industry, and to offer invaluable guidance on managerial competencies for those preparing to enter higher levels of the public sector.

The course is designed to offer both practical and theoretical knowledge on a variety of issues ranging from public finance, public human resource management, sustainable development, legislative procedures, information technology, knowledge – skills – applications necessary for public managers to models of governance.
The diploma is a pre-requisite for advancement to higher levels in the public service.

Completion of the Diploma: Public Administration (or its equivalent) will be the necessary entry requirements to the Advanced Diploma in Public Administration.

Employment Opportunities

Diplomats may be employed in all departments of the Public Service, Provincial and Local Government authorities. Students are also sufficiently trained to enter the fields of entrepreneurship, non-governmental organizations, para-statals, private sector and other developmental initiatives. The introduction of innovative modules has made this diploma more useful as it broadens the scope of employment opportunities, as a result of specialized skills.

Entrance Requirements (subject to change)

Durban
Diploma Public Administration

Pietermaritzburg
Diploma Public Administration
Bachelor of Technology Public Management
Master of Technology Public Management
Doctor of Technology Public Management

 

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