Bachelor of Administration
Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Public Administration
Purpose and Rationale
Master of Social Sciences in Public Governance
Purpose:
The purpose of this program is to prepare learners for careers in the public sector and broader areas of government, including media and non-governmental organizations, by providing them with graduate-level challenges in the field of social sciences. Specific industrial psychological principles will be applied to develop effective management and leadership skills in students.
Rationale:
This qualification is structured to enhance learners' skills and competencies for successful careers in the public sector. By gaining insight into the theory and practice of public affairs, administration, and development management, students will be equipped to address the skills deficit at higher levels of public service, public-private partnerships, and non-governmental organizations in South Africa. Additionally, this program serves as a stepping stone for learners interested in pursuing further studies in Public Governance at the postgraduate level.
Outcomes
- Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.
- Interpret and present basic quantitative data effectively using appropriate technology.
- Understand the value and importance of the human element and its contributions to society at large and in an industrial setting in particular.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:
- Undertake human resources management functions and activities: Students should be able to perform various HR functions effectively.
- Cope with the challenges facing human resource management: Understand and address the challenges that arise in HR management.
- Understand the process of job analysis: Be able to analyze and understand the requirements of different job roles.
- Understand human resource planning (forecasting, supply and demand): Ability to forecast HR needs and understand the balance between supply and demand.
- Appreciate the importance of organizational entry: Understand equal employment opportunities, recruitment, selection, and placement in organizations.
- Demonstrate appropriate conceptual and analytical skills: Discuss contemporary public affairs, policy, administration, and management effectively.
- Understand how to develop human resource productivity: Implement training and development programs to enhance productivity and quality.
- Understand performance appraisal and reward systems: Be familiar with evaluating performance and implementing reward systems.
- Apply basic strategies for maintaining human resources: Focus on work environment conditions, labor relations, and collective bargaining.
- Realize how individual's personal beliefs are shaped by social forces: Understand the impact of larger social forces on individual decisions and opportunities.
- Apply sociological point of view: Gain knowledge of social structures that influence people's lives.
- Understand fundamental features of human society: Promote stability and continuity in social life patterns considering human motives and group interests.
- Interpret the nature of conflict: Understand conflicts among individuals and groups in organizations.
- Understand the process of social change in organizations: Analyze social change through evolutionary development or social and political revolutions.
- Interpret and analyze processes and policies in the public domain: Understand public governance and its related processes and policies.
- Localize global theories and practices: Apply global theories to local circumstances effectively.
- Exhibit critical judgment and cultural sensitivity: Demonstrate critical thinking and cultural awareness in discussions.
- Display scholarly written communication: Demonstrate academic writing skills and the ability to work in a team.
Integrated Assessment:
- A variety of assessment methods will be used, including:
- Written assessments
- Report writing
- Class presentations
- Role-playing
- Portfolios of evidence
- Written examinations
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 360
- SAQA Source
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