Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
A full-thesis Master of Public Administration entailing independent research conducted under a supervisor, offered on the Bellville Park campus.
Faculty: Economic and Management Sciences | Department: School of Public Leadership | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
A compulsory 180-credit Thesis in Public and Development Management under an academic study leader, plus a course in advanced research methodology and academic writing if not previously completed.
An NQF level 8 qualification (professional bachelor's degree, postgraduate diploma or honours degree) in the same CESM category with an average of at least 60%; holders of an NQF level 9 or higher qualification may be exempted from the 60% average. An honours research report or a research proposal must be submitted, and the proposal must be orally defended to an academic panel and accepted. Access to a computer and stable internet for online learning is required. Selection depends on joint capacity across the MCom and MA (Public and Development Management) and MPA programmes and on supervision capacity. CV and evidence of written academic work are required.
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.
Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
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