Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Public Administration in South Africa

A Master of Public Administration (MPA) equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the public sector. With a focus on governance, policy-making and leadership, this program prepares individuals for various roles in government, non-profit organizations and international development agencies.


Graduates of MPA programs can pursue rewarding careers such as:
1. Public Administrator
2. Policy Analyst
3. Government Consultant
4. Non-profit Manager
5. Program Manager
6. Researcher
7. Diplomat/Foreign Service Officer
8. Public Relations Specialist
9. Human Resources Manager
10. Public Finance Manager
11. Urban Planner
12. Environmental Manager
13. Social Welfare Administrator
14. City Manager
15. Public Health Administrator
16. Economic Development Specialist
17. Public Safety Director
18. Community Development Manager
19. Public Affairs Officer
20. Intergovernmental Relations Manager.

Institutions Offering Master of Public Administration

•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Admission Requirements:
  • BHons in Public Administration or a PGDip in the same Classification of Educational Subject Matter (CESM) category.
  
  Further Requirements:
  • You must complete your research proposal during the compulsory contact week in January/February or May and defend it orally to an academic panel. The proposal must be accepted in order for you to continue with the programme.
  
  
  Course Duration: 1 year
  
  Mode of Study: Full time
  
  Course Duration: 2 years
  
  Mode of Study: Part time
  
  
  Mode of Delivery: Blended learning
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Admission Requirements:
  Relevant bachelor’s degree
  A cumulative weighted average of at least 60% for the bachelor’s degree
  Administrative and managerial experience, preferably in the public sector, as deemed adequate and appropriate by the Departmental Postgraduate Selection Committee
  
  Duration of study:
  1 year, full-time.
•  University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  
  

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