Nelson Mandela University

BAdmin (Public Administration)

Programme Overview:

The Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin) is a multi-faceted and comprehensive programme which aims to develop excellence in the practice and analysis of public administration, industrial psychology, sociology, business management, and political studies. Students may choose from one of four streams, according to their interests and planned career path. Public Administration is common to all four streams and learners choose an additional specialisation in Industrial Psychology, Sociology, Business Management or Political Studies.

Faculty:

Faculty of Humanities

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 3 years

Qualification type:

Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin)

Department:

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

350

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

365

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

365

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum statutory NSC requirements for degree entry must be met. • Mathematics – 35%, or Technical Mathematics, or Mathematical Literacy – 55%.

Career opportunities:

Depending on the area of specialisation, graduates will be equipped for careers in administrative and management divisions of the public and private sectors such as, facilitators, psychologists and human relations practitioners and in consultancy, entrepreneurship, non-government organisations and community-based organisations.

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