Bachelor of Administration at University of Mpumalanga

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Administration Degree is designed to develop skills and competencies of students to prepare them for a career in the public sector, parastatals, trade unions, non-governmental organisations, private sector and academic careers at the high education institutions.

Faculty: Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences | Department: School of Development Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Career pathways

A B Admin gives you an opportunity to study the general degree initially before choosing your stream or major. This allows you to know where your strengths are and what stream or major interests you the most.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 32. National Senior Certificate;; Admission Point Score (APS) of 32;; Mathematics: Level 2 (30-39%). Mathematical Literacy: Level 3 (40-49%);; English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 4 (50-59%);; Second language: Level 4 (50-59%; and; Students who wish to take Economics as an elective must have Mathematics: Level 4 (50-59%)

ZAR 44,265 a year (2026). 2026 tuition for Year 1 per UMP 2026 Fees Handbook; handbook gives a range of R44,265 (minimum) to R47,460 (maximum), amount shown is the minimum; actual fee depends on modules registered; excludes accommodation, application fee and other administrative f Source

Main intake: February; first-year lectures started on 09 February 2026 with registration in January. Second semester registration runs 20 July to 31 July 2026. Master's and doctoral postgraduate orientation was held 04 to 08 May 2026.

Applications for undergraduate programmes for 2027 close on 30 November 2026.

Applications for 2027 admission open on 01 June 2026. The non-refundable application fee is R200 for South African applicants, R400 for SADC applicants and R550 for other international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ump.ac.za/apply

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