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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Master of Arts: Administration

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
15122	Master of Arts: Administration
ORIGINATOR
Rand Afrikaans 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
Master's Degree	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Public Administration
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	256	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 2663/05	2006-07-01	2009-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30		2013-06-30

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying learners with:

Research skills

Theoretical and intellectual knowledge

Critical reasoning

Problem solving

Analysis

Interpretation

Evaluation

Communication

Understanding the normative dimensions of politics

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A potential learner should demonstrate the following competencies:

The ability to write academic texts;

The ability to write a research proposal and report;

The ability to orally present and defend an argument that is supported by evidence;

The ability to engage with and critique the ideas of his/her peers in a constructive manner;

The ability to design, pla and execute research tasks on theoretical frameworks on an intermediate level, to reflect on his/her own research and to report on research findings

The ability to search for access, and interpret information on an intermediate level

The ability to use various information and communication technologies in an academic environmnet

A potential learner should be in possession of an Honours degree in Public Administration, and/or experience in an institution which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Politics and Governance in accordance with Faculty of Arts regulations on the recognition of prior learning.

Recognition of prior learning:

Current competence in the field of public administration that has been acquired by prior learning through applicable and relevant qualifications and experience will be assessed according to the regulations of the Faculty of Arts. Such competence may provide access to a Master's programme in Public Administration. Status recognition on the basis of relevant prior learning will not entitle the learner to receive a formal qualification without following the required MA programme in Public Administration at RAU.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The learners should be able to:

1. To evaluate and, where relevant apply specialized theoretical concepts and approaches to real world public administration situations.

2. To demonstrate a specialized ability at a problem identification and problem-solving by using and applying relevant theories in the fields of local, provincial or national public administration.

3. To analyse various dimensions of governance and to evaluate and apply specialized theoretical knowledge based on diverse global context to South African and foreign case studies and public administration contexts.

4. To identify relevant means of action in the field of public administration.

5. To plan and execute specialised research in the public administration field.

6. To use advanced information technology effectively.

7. To collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information with regard to ethical problems in public administration based on a relevant theoretical framework.

8. To reflect on the local governance of communities and explain what type of administrative transformation is possible.

9. To communicate effectively orally, in writing and to some extent visually in the field of public administration with all role players.

10. To demonstrate a specialised analytical approach towards communities and a sensitivity for the social, economic and cultural differences within these communities.

11. To assess the implications of government interventions in the public administration environment.

12. To apply specialised learning strategies to the demands of a dynamic political context.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Can the learner evaluate and, where relevant apply specialized theoretical concepts and approaches to real world public administration situations?

2. Does the learner demonstrate a specialized ability at a problem identification and problem-solving in the fields of local, provincial or national public administration?

3. Is the learner able to analyse various dimensions of governance and to evaluate and apply specialized theoretical knowledge based on diverse global context to South African and foreign case studies and public administration contexts?

4. Is the learner able to identify relevant means of action in the field of public administration?

5. Can the learner do specialized research in the public administration field?

6. Can the learner use advanced information technology effectively?

7. Is the learner able to collect, analyse, organize and critically evaluate information with regard to ethical problems in public administration based on a relevant theoretical framework?

8. Can the learner reflect on the governance of municipalities and explain what type of administrative transformation is possible?

9. Can the learner communicate effectively orally, in writing and some extent visually in the field of public administration with other role players?

10. Does the learner demonstrate a specialized analytical approach towards communities and sensitivity for the social, economic and cultural differences within these communities?

11. Is the learner able to assess the implications of specific government interventions in the public administration environment?

12. Is the learner able to apply specialized learning strategies to the demands of a dynamic political context?

Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:

Learners must present their research proposals in seminar form to a full meeting of teachers in the Department. Learners also conduct their research and writing under close supervision so as to assess their progress on a continuous basis.

Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:

Learners are subjected to written examinations in the case of structured M. Admin programmes, while mini-dissertations as well as full-length dissertations re formally examined.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Articulation with other qualifications on a lower level:

In accordance with Faculty regulations.

Articulation with other qualifications on the same level:

In accordance with Faculty regulations.

MODERATION OPTIONS

What external examination processes will be implemented?

Appropriate external examiners are nominated by the Department and confirmed by the Arts Faculty and thereafter formally appointed.

How many external examiners/moderators will be appointed for this qualification and from which type of institutions or professional bodies will they typically be?

Between one and four, chosen from other tertiary institutions, for a structured M. Admin programme, and one for a dissertation-based M. Admin.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Criteria regarding formal qualifications that assessors should have:

Academic qualifications in the discipline of Politics: an M. Admin or equivalent in Public Administration or a related field; relevant teaching experience in the discipline of Public Administration or a related discipline.

Job or learning area experience
As for a) and c)

Criteria regarding experience to assessment

Experience of the relevant post-graduate assessment practices at universities.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006.

NOTES

This MA (Admin) with endorsement qualification is registered as a separate qualification only with SAQA. At the Department of Education it is not registered separately, but is included in the registration of the generic MA

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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