Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy and Management (NQF Level 8)
Who is this qualification for?
The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy and Management aims at strengthening the public policy and managerial skills of future leaders, senior managers and professionals from both the public and private sectors. This programme provides committed policy professionals with the theoretical foundation and practical tools they need to make a difference.
The qualification is aimed to at enabling participants to synthesise and critique theories and practices of public policy and management in light of current research and professional experience. The integration of theory and practice is central to the programme.
Admission/entry requirements
An undergraduate degree (NQF Level 7) qualification in any field.
Career opportunities
Graduates can work as policy analysts with state or federal agencies. They can also work as administrators for local governments. Graduates can also begin careers in academia, business, and public relations.
Course Structure
YEAR 1 | ||||
SEMESTER 1 | ||||
Course Title | Course Code | Hours | NQF Level | Credits |
Introduction to Public Policy |
| 150 | 8 | 15 |
Public Leadership and Management |
| 150 | 8 | 15 |
Bureaucracy, Politics, & Policy |
| 150 | 8 | 15 |
Governance and Public Policy |
| 150 | 8 | 15 |
Electives (Choose one) |
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Economic of Public Policy |
| 150 | 8 | 15 |
Critical Policy Issues |
| 150 | 8 | 15 |
SEMESTER 2 | ||||
Course Title | Course Code | Hours | NQF Level | Credits |
Methods for Public Policy Management |
| 150 | 8 | 15 |
Planning Theory and Analysis |
| 150 | 8 | 15 |
Economic Development Policy and Planning |
| 150 | 8 | 15 |
Law & Public Policy |
| 150 | 8 | 15 |
Electives (Choose one) |
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Entrepreneurship and Economic Development |
| 150 | 8 | 15 |
Policy Analysis in Public Administration |
| 150 | 8 | 15 |
TOTAL | 1500 |
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