Bachelor of Public Administration

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Demonstrate well-developed learning skills to promote life-long learning.
• Identify and apply basic theories in public administration to the practice of public administration and management.
• Understand current demand and challenges in public management and apply theory to the work environment.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the world as interconnected systems.
• Utilize technology to solve work-based problems.
• Propose solutions to complex problems in public management.
• Display research skills in solving work-related problems.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Commit to ethical ICT processes.
• Determine the roles and functions of functionaries in public administration.
• Demonstrate knowledge of ethics and values in the profession.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Demonstrate a specialized understanding of managing resources and processes in a business context.
• Explain and apply processes and systems for transaction processing, information storage, and report generation in the public sector.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of socio-economic challenges in Southern Africa in an ethical manner.
• Display management and research skills in a management science discipline.
• Contribute to knowledge extension in management sciences through projects and seminar presentations.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Determine roles and functions of functionaries in public administration.
• Explain the roles and functions of external stakeholders.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Demonstrate an understanding of public management functions.
• Develop public management skills.
• Demonstrate public management applications.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

• Demonstrate responsibility towards the environment.
• Apply public management knowledge and practical skills to address management problems.
• Communicate ideas and interests effectively through oral and written modes.
• Utilize appropriate technology in communication.
• Communicate knowledge acquired in a research-based project.

Integrated Assessment:

• Assess the grasp of concepts.
• Evaluate the application of theory to practical contexts.
• Review the research methods used.
• Ensure a balance between theory and practice relevant to the qualification level.
• Assess the use of appropriate technology for effective communication.
• Use assessment methods like case studies, report writing, problem-solving, and work-based assignments to measure competence.