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MPA (Coursework)

MPA (Coursework) Code : 07251153 Duration of study: 1 year
Total credits: 180
Contact: Prof DJ Fourie +27 (0)124203472
Admission Requirements

  • A BAdmin Honours Degree in Public Administration or equivalent with an average of at least 65%.
  • Administrative and managerial exprience, preferably in the public sector, as deemed adequate and appropriate by the Director of the School of Public Management and Administration.
  • A maximum of 50 students can be admitted by the Departmental Postgraduate Committee.
  • A candidate may be refused admission to a master’s degree by the head of the department if he/she does not comply with the standard of competence in the subject as determined by the department – with the proviso that a candidate who does not comply with the required level of competence, may be admitted, provided that he/she completes additional study assignments and/or examinations.
  • The head of department concerned may set additional admission requirements.
  • Specific departments have specific requirements for admission.
  • The number of students will be determined in line with the growth strategy of the University of Pretoria as approved by the Executive.
  • Allowance will be made for the diversity profile of students.
  • A completed Postgraduate Diploma in Economic and Management Sciences (07220026) can also be considered for admission to the Master’s programme in Entrepreneurship.

MPA (Coursework)

Additional Requirements
1. A candidate may be refused admission to a master’s degree by the head of the department if he/she does not comply with the standard of competence in the subject as determined by the department – with the proviso that a candidate who does not comply with the required level of competence, may be admitted, provided that he/she completes additional study assignments and/or examinations.
2. The head of department concerned may set additional admission requirements.
3. Specific departments have specific requirements for admission.
4. The number of students will be determined in line with the growth strategy of the University of Pretoria as approved by the Executive.
5. Allowance will be made for the diversity profile of students. 6. A completed Postgraduate Diploma in Economic and Management Sciences can also be


MPA (Coursework)

Faculty Enquiries
Economic and Management Sciences  Ignatius Dire  +27 (0)12 420 5278 [email protected]
Alta Erasmus +27 (0) 12 420 3062 [email protected]