Overview
There are two options in the Public and Development Management programme from Stellenbosch University:
A Coursework and Thesis option:
The coursework component is presented by means of block sessions and interactive online sessions:
- Block sessions entail that you must attend lectures in blocks of one to two weeks at a time in January and in May at the Bellville Park campus.
- Further writing workshops may also be scheduled during the course of the year to give you time for dedicated writing.
- For the interactive online presentations, you must attend at least two full days in the first semester and two full days in the second semester via an applicable interactive e-learning platform. You must also independently watch the provided video recordings and engage with study material.
- For the remaining time, you will study at home and do assignments that must be submitted electronically.
- Exams are written in Bellville or in Tshwane.
A Full Thesis option
This is the full research option. You must complete a course in appropriate advanced research methodology and academic writing (if you have not successfully completed such a course before) and a full thesis of 180 credits under guidance of an academic study leader.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Public and Development Management
- Thesis: Public and Development Management
- Integrated Public Management
- Integrated Community-based Development
- Integrated Public Policy Management and Analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Stellenbosch, South Africa
Disciplines
Management Studies View 50 other Masters in Management Studies in South AfricaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Your contract
- Student support form (Students with special needs)
- Qualification documents
- Proof of English Language proficiency
- BAHons/BAdminHons/BCommHons/BEconHons in Public and Development Management, BHons in Public Administration and the Advanced Diploma in Public Administration or an honours degree in Public and Development Management obtained at another university
- An acceptable study record in the preceding programme is also required
- An average of 65% in the preceding programme is deemed to be acceptable, although other factors, such as satisfactory development during the preceding programme, may be considered where applicants attained at least 60% in the preceding programme
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents66435 ZAR / year≈ 66435 ZAR / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents61526 ZAR / year≈ 61526 ZAR / year
Living costs
Stellenbosch
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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