Program Overview
The Public Management and Government at North West University is a MA programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Public Management and Government programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across South Africa and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Mankoeng, South Africa
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Public Management and Government programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Governance and Transformation.
- Corporate Social Responsibility.
- Social Dynamics.
- Foundation Studies.
- Water Studies.
- Disaster Studies
- Communication in a transforming South African society.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All applicants who wish to apply at the NWU for the first time, must submit the following documents with the completed application for admission (electronic/printed):
- Certified copy of identity document.
- Certified copies of all academic transcripts, including final results of all relevant qualifications of the applicant
- Certified copies of all certificates/diplomas/degrees etc. Application fee:o R150.00 non-refundable application fee for South African citizens; oro R550.00 non-refundable application fee for non-South African citizens.
- If the applicants previous qualification(s) were obtained at any non South African institution, theapplicant must submit an evaluation certificate as issued by the South African Qualifications Authority(SAQA)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About North West University
North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
The North-West University (NWU) is a public research university located on three campuses in Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark in South Africa.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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