Advanced Diploma in Public Administration at MANCOSA (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

The purpose of the Advanced Diploma in Public Administration qualification is to provide the student with a solid knowledge of the public sector environment and to enable them to develop the skills, competencies and attitudes required to practice effective public management in all spheres of government public service. The Advanced Diploma in Public Administration qualification will equip new entrants to the public sector to operate effectively; and experienced employees improve their competencies.

Duration: 1 Year | Study mode: distance | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Modules listed on the page include Semester One; Historic Development of Public Management; The Constitution of South Africa; Public Administration in the National and Provincial Spheres; Local Government Public Administration; Semester Two; Principles of Administrative Law; Managing Public Finance; Public Policy; Government Planning and Strategy.

Career pathways

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of the programme meets the minimum entry requirement for admission to a cognate NQF Level 8 Postgraduate Diploma or Bachelors Honours Degree. Minimum admission requirements include a Diploma of 360 credits; or A Bachelor’s Degree; or A Diploma of 240 credits, which satisfies the admission requirement if a combination of work-integrated learning and course work have been satisfactorily completed and Proven proficiency in English communication All applicants with an international qualification will be considered in accordance with MANCOSA‘s institutional rules.

ZAR 39,270 a year (2027). Cash fee payable in full on registration (2027 fee schedule, Advanced Diploma / Advanced Certificate in Management Studies group). Includes the non-refundable registration amount (R3 500). Instalment plans cost more (Plan 1 R43 200, Plan 2 R45 180, Plan 3 Source

Applications for Intake One 2027 are open.

Apply through the official page: https://study.mancosa.co.za/home-v2

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