TGSL
Masters of Public Administration and Management (MPAM)
Leadership can solve most of Africa’s challenges – TGSL offers the optimum mix of relevant qualifications
The MPAM programme offers students a wealth of relevant knowledge and skills required for the developmental state in the African Continent.
MPAM is one of the three academic programmes for the Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership. It consists of nine modules making 100 credits and a mini-dissertation with 100 credits to make up 200 credits for the entire course. Candidates are encouraged to complete their qualification at the minimum period allowed of two years.
Our primary client focus is national, provincial and local government officials within South Africa and elsewhere on the continent.
Candidates who are employed by international organisations such as African Union and United Nations bodies are also welcome. Classes are offered on a block release of one week a month to accommodate their work commitments.
This is a high impact postgraduate degree which is intended to ensure that candidates develop in their academic and professional environments. Their contribution and increasing capacity in their workplace should be noticeable upon completion of this qualification.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the University General Admission Requirements that guides admission for study at the University for the first time entering students.
The following applies for entry into this programme:
- Honours degree or equivalent qualification in Public Administration or related field at NQF level 8.
- An average of 60% pass in previous degree.
- Candidates are also required to submit a letter from their employer confirming that they will be allowed to attend classes.
- Candidates are required to submit a detailed CV.
The programme is offered on the TURFLOOP CAMPUS as Full Time Contact. It has a one year curriculum and is pitched at the NQF exit level 9
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MPAM MODULES
It consists of nine modules making 100 credits and a mini-dissertation with 100 credits to make up 200 credits for the entire course.
First Semester Modules
- CPUA 191 – South African Public Management
- CPUB 191 – Public Management Theories
- CPUC 191 – Research Methodology
- CPUD 191 – Public Financial Management
Second Semester Modules
- CPUA 090 ( Mini – Dissertation)
- CPUA 192 – Organisation Theory
- CPUB 192 – Ethics and Accountability in Public Administration
- CPUC 192 – Public Policy Analysis
- CPUD 192 – Human Resource Management
- CPUG 192 – Strategic Management Techniques.
MDEV ACADEMIC STAFF
| Academic Staff | |||
| Name and Surname | Position | Office no. | |
| Prof Enslin Van Rooyen | Programme manager | enslin.vanrooyen@ul.ac.za | 015 268 4255 |
| Dr. Engeline Zwane | Senior lecturer | engeline.zwane@ul.ac.za | 015 268 4253 |
| Dr Aklilu Asha | Senior lecturer | aklilu.asha@ul.ac.za | 015 268 4257 |
| Administrative Staff | |||
| Mr Prince Tleane | Programme Assistant | prince.tleane@ul.ac.za | 015 268 4179 |