Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration at Milpark Education (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

Our PGDPA is for managers who wish to enhance their capabilities within the senior echelons of the public sector, and for those who work full-time and cannot afford extended periods away from work. The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration prepares senior managers to handle complex public sector problems. The curriculum covers core management functions, including leadership, governance, strategy, finance, policy analysis, developmental economics, and people management. (NQF 8, SAQA ID 110463, 120 credits.)

Duration: 1 Year | Study mode: distance | Intake: 9 February 2027 | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Modules listed on the programme page include Integrated Public Service Project, Strategic Public Management and Governance, Public Sector Leadership, Strategic Public Sector People Management, Public Financial Accountability, Programme Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Economics, Public Policy Management.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Foreign applicants whose first language is not English are required to provide proof of proficiency in English prior to admission to the qualification. In addition to the qualification pre-requisite, candidates should: be proficient in English; be computer and internet-literate. In certain cases, admission to the PGDPA may be granted through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Before applying for RPL, please review the minimum requirements here .

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Next start dates: Financial Planning 12 January 2027; Investment Management 19 January 2027; Accounting (CTA) and Risk Management 1 February 2027; Taxation 8 February 2027; Banking, Business Administration and Public Administration 9 February 2027.

Admission closing dates are set per programme in the programme timetable and on each programme page. Late applications are only considered for the following semester. Application reviews are completed within five days for career-aligned programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.milpark.ac.za/how-to-apply/

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