Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Public and Development Management at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Military Science Honours in Public and Development Management develops advanced analytical, managerial and policy-oriented competencies in commissioned and selected non-commissioned officers. It covers public management, development processes and civil-military relations for governance, planning and decision-making.

Faculty: Military Science | Department: Public and Development Management (Mil) | Duration: One year full-time or two years part-time | Intake: Applications open 1 April 2026 and close 31 March 2027 (South African and international). | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Development Management, Labour Relations, Public Management, Public Policy Analysis, Civil Military Relations, Research Methodology (PDM) and a 30-credit Research Assignment. Research Methodology must be passed before the Research Assignment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Subject to consultation with the Department of Public and Development Management: a BMil in (Defence) Organisation and Resource Management or in Human and Organisation Development with 60% in final-year PDM 314 and 344 majors; or any applicable bachelor's degree with at least 60% for the major in the final year, provided one major is PDM/Public Administration. Supporting documents: copy of ID (South African citizens and permanent residents) or passport (international applicants), and matric certificate.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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