Master of Administration (Bloemfontein Campus) at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The Master of Administration (MAdmin, plan BC684040, 180 credits) consists of a single advanced research project in public administration, completed as a dissertation or two interrelated publishable manuscripts/articles.

Faculty: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences | Department: Public Administration and Management | Intake: Apply before 30 September of the year before registration | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

A 180-credit dissertation (EPAM8900) in Public Administration; students on the dissertation option prepare at least one publishable manuscript before submission for examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MAdmin: admission is subject to approval by the departmental chair. Applicants need an Honours degree with a major in Public Administration or a related field (or a relevant postgraduate diploma with a research component) with an average of at least 65%, a pass in a research methodology module, and a pass in a proficiency assessment (three rounds: admission check, online written assessment, then an in-person interview on the Bloemfontein Campus except for applicants abroad). Apply before 30 September for the following year with ID/passport, CV, academic record, certified qualifications and a 4000-word draft research proposal.

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.

Master's applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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