Nelson Mandela University

AdvDip (Public Administration & Management)

Programme Overview:

The Advanced Diploma in Public Administration and Management aims to develop graduates who hold theoretical insights, operational skills well as critical insight into the socio- economic and socio-political realm which defines the public service.

Faculty:

Faculty of Humanities

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 1 year

Qualification type:

Advanced Diploma (AdvDip)

Department:

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

Subjects requirements:

• Diploma (Public Management) or equivalent qualification with an overall academic average of at least 60%, except if otherwise approved by the Head of Department and/or the Learning Programme Coordinator, in line with Faculty guidelines as approved by the Faculty Board. • Candidates who have obtained an academic average between 55- 60%, but who do have relevant work experience of at least two years’, may be invited to an interview.

Career opportunities:

Public managers can act as general, financial or personnel managers at central, provincial and local spheres of government, as well as in related public and parastatal institutions, including the private sector.

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