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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor of Administration in Public Administration

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
100922	Bachelor of Administration in Public Administration
ORIGINATOR
North West University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National First Degree	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Public Administration
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Not Applicable	NQF Level 07	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered		EXCO 0821/24	2021-07-01	2027-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30		2033-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
72770	Bachelor of Administration	Level 6	NQF Level 07	360	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Purpose:
The purpose of the Bachelor of Admin in Public Administration qualification is to empower students with the ability to use enquiry and innovation to serve the public sector through an understanding of the South African developmental state and its related public management functions; while developing important generic skills such as observation, problem-solving, effective communication, analysis and critical thinking applied to related fields of study.

Rationale:
The qualification Bachelor of Admin in Public Administration is an important contributor to the realisation of South Africa as developmental state. The Bachelor of Admin in Public Administration qualification provides appropriate qualification since with the design of the qualifications of this qualification, consideration was given to employment possibilities and the labour needs of our country. The qualifications also prepare the student for postgraduate study in the different specialisations. There is a strong need to empower students with a broader range of fundamental skills so that they can also focus on related fields when furthering their studies with an Honours Degree.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The North-West University accepts the principle underlying outcomes based, source-based and lifelong learning, in which considerations of articulation and mobility play a significant role. The University subscribes to the view that Recognition of Prior Learning, whether acquired by formal education curricula at this or another institution, or informally (by experience) is an indispensable element in deciding on admission to and awarding credits in an explicitly selected teaching-learning qualification of the North-West University.

Formal prior learning: Prior accredited learning at the Further Education and Training (FET) or Higher Education and Training (HET) level in relevant domains, which constitute credit-bearing units or modules, should be recognised if evidence can be produced that shows that the student has achieved, at a satisfactory level, the outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria specified for modules of the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and, if appropriate, allows the cognition of prior learning for the achievement of the qualification in part or in full. Non-formal and informal prior experiential learning: An applicant who falls outside of the formal qualifications system but who can demonstrate (through the production of substantial and satisfactory evidence) experiential or work-based learning or a non-formal qualification (or a combination), maybe considered for admission and/or for the recognition of prior learning for the achievement of the qualification in part.

An applicant who, after such assessment, is deemed to have sufficient potential, but is in need of further academic development, will be directed to other suitable learning qualifications prior to admission, or to parallel qualifications after admission.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum requirement for admission to the Master's Degree is:

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate Vocational (NCV).

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification comprises compulsory modules at Level 7 totalling 392 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 5, 128 Credits:

Intro to Computers and Programming, 12 Credits.

Introduction to Financial Mathematics, 12 Credits.

Intro to Public Administration, 12 Credits.

Financial Accounting (Special), 16 Credits.

Fin Acc (Spec), 16 Credits.

Organisation of Govt and Admin, 12 Credits.

Academic Literacy, 12 Credits.

Basic Micro-and Macro Economics, 12 Credits.

Introduction to Economics, 12 Credits.

Basic Statistics, 12 Credits.

Business Management, 12 Credits.

Introd to Management and Management Processes, 12 Credits.

Occupational Health and Ergonomics, 12 Credits.

Introduction to Industrial Psychology, 12 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 6, 132 Credits:

Macroeconomics, 16 Credits.

Intro to Economic Planning, 16 Credits.

Public Human Resource Management, 16 Credits.

Developmental Management, 16 Credits.

Developmental Local Government Admin, 16 Credits.

Public Financial Resource Management, 16 Credits.

Understanding the Economics World, 12 Credits.

Entrepreneurship and Business Opp, 16 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 7, 132 Credits:

Project Management, 16 Credits.

Applied Ethics, 12 Credits.

Organisational and Administrative Theories, 16 Credits.

Government Policy Analysis, 16 Credits.

Research Methods in Public Administration, 16 Credits.

Comparative and international Administration, 16 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. A systematic and integrated knowledge and understanding of, and an ability to evaluate and apply the fundamental terms, concepts, facts principles, rules and theories of Development Management as well as one other discipline from the social and natural sciences.
2. Demonstrate the ability to analyse and evaluate types of knowledge appropriate to their field of study.
3. Application of appropriate discipline-related methods of scientific inquiry and an ability to independently validate sources of information and evaluate and manage the information.
4. Critical reflection on, and understanding and application of, appropriate methods or practices to resolve complex socially-and economically-related problems and thereby introduce change within related practice.
5. Professional and ethical behaviour within an academic and discipline related environment, with sensitivity towards societal and cultural considerations.
6. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate scientific understanding and own opinions/ideas in written or oral arguments, using appropriate discipline related and academic discourse.
7. Effective information and communication technology (ICT) skills.
8. Effective functioning as a member and/or leader of a team or a group in scientific projects or investigations.
9. Self-directed management of learning activities and responsibility for own learning progress.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be assessed in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes.

Systematic and integrated knowledge and understanding of, and an ability to analyse, evaluate and apply the fundamental terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories.

Demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate discipline-related methods of scientific inquiry and independently validate, evaluate and manage sources of information.

Critical reflection on, and understanding and application of, appropriate methods or practices to resolve complex discipline-related problems and thereby introduce change within related practice.

Professional and ethical behaviour within an academic and discipline-related environment, with sensitivity towards societal and cultural considerations.

Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate scientific understanding and own opinions/ideas in written or oral arguments, using appropriate discipline-related and academic discourse as well as technology.

Effective functioning as a member and/or leader of a team or a group in scientific projects or investigations, with self-directed management of learning activities and responsibility for own learning progress.

Integrated Assessment:
This qualification employs formative, summative and integrated assessments throughout the three years of study, in the form of written tests, as well as practical assignments and examinations used in the various disciplines included in the qualification. The student skills should be able to communicating orally and in written format, using appropriate Information Technology (IT), are also assessed, as well as her/his computer literacy. Tests and assignments -weight: 50%; the Semester exam will be 1x3hours and will weight 50%.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Level Descriptors for High Education Qualifications Framework (HEQF) Level 7 were used to design the qualification standard. These Level Descriptors are internationally compared criteria based upon published work of the National Quality comparability Assurance bodies in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This qualification allows vertical articulation:
Vertically Articulation:

A Bachelor of Admin Honours in Public Administration on Level 8.

MODERATION OPTIONS

N/A

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

N/A

NOTES

N/A

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

1.	North West University