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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Master of Public Administration

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
6279	Master of Public Administration
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria
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	180	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered		EXCO 0335/25	2024-06-30	2027-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30		2031-06-30

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

To provide and advanced programme in Public Affairs with its basis in the Economic and management Sciences to enable graduates to pursue a professional career in the Public Sector and related fields. Specialisation in a field of the public management arena takes place and the graduate will be able to deal with matter in this field at expert level.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matriculation certificate
First degree
Other:
The student is required to be in possession of a Bachelor's degree

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

M PA

Learning outcomes:
The student will have the competence in a specific area of specialisation to manage and administer public sector functions with a view to community service delivery.

Critical cross-field outcomes:
After completing the programme the graduate will be able to:
1. Identify and solve problems and make strategic and operational decisions using critical and creative thinking in the field of Public Affairs
2. Work effectively with co-workers as members of a team, group, organisation and clients and community stakeholders.
3. Organise and manage themselves and their functions responsibly and effectively within the set norms and standards.
4. Collect, organise and analyse as well as critically evaluate and utilise relevant information for planning and decision-making.
5. Communicate effectively within and organisation as well as with external stakeholders using relevant visual, symbolic and/or language skills.
6. Use relevant technology effectively in operating a public sector function.
7. Demonstrate a commitment in a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable way.

The programme provides theoretical, practical and sector specific learning opportunities which includes:
1. The development of state of the art learning strategies.
2. Participation and societal activities in a responsible manner.
3. Exploring local and international education and career opportunities.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The student must demonstrate at expert level his or her proficiency to:

Administer and Management public sector functions.
i.e. Policy making, organising, human resources, financing, methods and work procedures, control and co-ordination

Integrated assessment:
Portfolios
Simulations
Work-place assessments
Written examinations
Oral examinations

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Related qualifications:
Ph D Administration
D Admin

Ph D Administration serves as an entry point to the related qualification
D Admin serves as an entry point to the related qualification

MODERATION OPTIONS

Periodic external assessment of international standing will be conducted.
External examiners are involved in the evaluation of the exam papers

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Qualifications required:
At least a Ph D degree in Public Administration or in the relevant learning field for which the assessor is appointed or selected

Career experience required:
At least three years experience in public affairs

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

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.	University of Pretoria