Master of Public Administration at Walter Sisulu University

Programme overview

The Master of Public Administration (WS5049) gives students and practitioners a theoretical grounding for senior positions in public sector leadership and administration across all spheres of government. It prepares graduates to respond to the challenges facing the public sector and society in Africa.

Faculty: Faculty of Management and Public Administration Sciences | Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Areas include public finance and procurement, local government management and finance, public policy making, ethics in the public sector, rural and urban development, service delivery, leadership and good governance, programme and project management, and research.

Career pathways

Government and municipal official, city or municipal manager, local government administrator, policy analyst, political analyst, government relations manager, NGO or foundation manager or director, public sector consultant, business administrator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To qualify for admission to this qualification, be in a possession of recognized and appropriate Bachelor of Administration Honours qualification or related one. Be competent to work independently and display scholarly thinking.

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 June 2026. International applications close on 30 September 2026 and general applications close on 31 October 2026. The application fee is R100 (non-refundable); applications are made online only.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wsu.ac.za/en/study-with-us/application-and-registration/how-to-apply-the-process

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