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Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management at Sol Plaatje University

Sol Plaatje University, South Africa

Programme overview

A 120-credit NQF level 8 postgraduate diploma responding to the capacity needs of serving and aspiring public officials in the public and development sector. All modules are compulsory.

Faculty: Economic and Management Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Modules include Research Methodology and Theory, Governance and Accountability, Policy Making and Analysis, Public and Development Economics, Strategy and Innovation, Human Resources, Public Finance and a research proposal.

Career pathways

Management, leadership, governance and administrative roles such as public manager, municipal manager, policy and planning officer and M&E officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A cognate bachelor degree or cognate NQF 7 advanced diploma with an average of at least 60%; or a cognate diploma with 60% average plus two years relevant work experience; Dean discretion applies. Certified ID, CV, endorsed academic record and certified qualifications required.

Main intake: February. The 2027 academic year opens on 4 January 2027; first-year registration runs 25 January to 5 February 2027 and the first teaching block starts on 8 February 2027. Second semester teaching starts on 12 July 2027.

Undergraduate and postgraduate applications for the 2027 academic year are open until 31 October 2026.

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

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