Lyceum Correspondence College
Diploma in Public Administration
(NQF Level 6, minimum credits 360, SAQA ID: 73496)
Certification
Once you have successfully completed this programme, you will be awarded a Lyceum College Diploma in Public Administration.
Programme Type
3 year Diploma
Course Prospects
The field of Public Administration needs competent practitioners who have the knowledge and skills needed to improve quality standards, increase productivity levels, and address performance requirements.
This programme will provide you with the range of managerial and administrative skills that will allow you to grow in the public sector. It is primarily directed at people with some management knowledge or experience in disciplines such as local government management, public management or public law.
Entrance Requirements
Grade 12 – Senior Certificate, or any equivalent qualification as prescribed.
Programme Duration
Minimum: 3 years
Maximum: 6 years
Course Contents
First year:
| General Management I | NQF 5 |
| Business Communication I | NQF 5 |
| Local Government Management I | NQF 5 |
| Public Management I | NQF 5 |
| Public Personnel Management I | NQF 5 |
(Select one of the following)
| Business Mathematics | NQF 5 |
| Concepts of Management Computing | NQF 5 |
| Management Principles and Techniques | NQF 5 |
| Public Relations I | NQF 5 |
Second year:
| Public Personnel Management II | NQF 6 |
| Public Management II | NQF 6 |
| Project Management I | NQF 6 |
| Local Government Management II | NQF 6 |
(Select two of the following)
| Disaster Management I | NQF 6 |
| Public Relations II | NQF 6 |
| Business Ethics | NQF 6 |
Third year:
| Public Personnel Management III | NQF 7 |
| Public Management III | NQF 7 |
| Public Law | NQF 7 |
(Select two of the following)
| Corporate Social Responsibility | NQF 7 |
| Disaster Management II | NQF 7 |
| Labour Relations | NQF 7 |
Assessment
Formative: One assignment must be completed for every subject.
Summative: One examination must be written for every subject.
