UNISA Diploma in Public Administration and Management Course, Module and Curriculum
| Qualification code: | 98203 |
| NQF level: | 6 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| Rules: Students should note that during the course of their studies they would be required to have access to a computer, printer and the internet. |
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| This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes. | |
Who can register?
Successful applicants and re-registering students must register to study through Unisa in 2024. Applicants can only begin the registration process if they have received an official approval of their application from Unisa. Re-registering students can begin the registration process after receiving their registration details from Unisa. Should you wish to change to an alternative qualification, please apply for the alternative qualification during the next application period.
How to choose your modules
Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of modules within a certain amount of time in order to graduate. You must pass a minimum number of credits / modules annually so that you are able to re-register and continue with your qualification:
- At least 36 NQF credits (3 modules of 12 credits each) in your first year of study;
- At least 48 NQF credits (4 modules of 12 credits each) in your second or further years of study.
You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per semester:
- At least 60 NQF credits (5 modules of 12 credits each) in a semester;
- At least 120 NQF credits (10 modules of 12 credits each) per year for year modules.
The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and/or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree/non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.
You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately:
- 6 to 8 hours per week for semester modules;
- 4 to 6 hours per week for year modules.
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Curriculum for this qualification
As you are deciding on the modules you will be registering for, remember to write down the module names and codes so that you have something that you can refer to when completing your registration.
Rules:
Students should note that during the course of their studies they would be required to have access to a computer, printer and the internet.
First level
| Module | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Group A. Compulsory | |
| MNB1501 – Business Management IA | |
| PUB1501 – The Nature, Content and Scope of Public Administration | |
| PUB1504 – Public Resource Management I | |
| PUB1505 – Public Supply Chain Management | |
| PUB1506 – Public Office Management I | |
| PUB1507 – Public Information Services I | |
| PUB1508 – Public Service Delivery I | |
| PUB1509 – Public Decision-Making I | |
| PUB1510 – Self Management I | |
| SUS1501 – Sustainability and Greed | |
Second level
| Module | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Group A. Compulsory | |
| PUB1601 – The Structuring and Functioning of Public Services | Co-requisite:PUB1501 or PUB1018 |
| PUB2607 – Public Financial Management II | Pre-requisite:PUB1504 or PUM101P |
| PUB2608 – Public Financial Control II | Pre-requisite:PUB1504 or PUM101P |
| PUB2609 – Public Human Resource Management IIB | |
| PUB2610 – Public Procurement & Logistics Management II | Pre-requisite:PUB1504 or PUM101P |
| PUB2611 – Public Information Practices II | Pre-requisite:PUB1507 or PIN101P |
| PUB2615 – Project Management IIA | |
| PUB2617 – Project Management IIB | Co-requisite:PUB2615 or PMN201P |
| PUB2618 – Fundamentals of Public Administration Research II | |
| PUB2619 – Public Human Resource Management IIA | |
Third level
| Module | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Group A. Compulsory | |
| PUB3711 – Approaches to Programme Management III | Pre-requisite:PUB2617 or PMN201P |
| PUB3712 – Aspects of Programme Management III | Pre-requisite:PUB2617 or PMN201P |
| PUB3715 – Public Financial and Procurement Management IIIA | Pre-requisite:PUB2607 & PUB2610 or PFM201P & PLM201P |
| PUB3716 – Public Financial and Procurement Management IIIB | Pre-requisite:PUB2607 & PUB2610 or PFM201P & PLM201P |
| PUB3717 – Public Human Resource Management III | Pre-requisite:PUB2609 & PUB2619 or PHR201P |
| PUB3718 – Management of Information III | Pre-requisite:PUB2611 or PIP201P |
| PUB3719 – Management of Information Systems III | Pre-requisite:PUB2611 or PIP201P |
| PUB3720 – Policy Studies III | |
| PUB3721 – Public Management Practice III | |
| PUB3722 – Intersectoral Collaboration III | |