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North West University

Bachelor of Arts in Public Governance

The Bachelor of Arts in Public Governance in Public Administration is offered by North West University.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Arts in Public Governance offered by the North-West University at the Faculty of Humanities

Public officials in South Africa operate in a wide variety of roles in public administration and management structures. They often work in diverse operating and service delivery circumstances. The purpose of this course is to create a theoretical understanding of underlying concepts of public administration and the role of effective public administration in government. You will gain knowledge of core areas such as public finance, departmental structures and supply chains.

• BA in Public Governance with Public Administration

This is our mainstream qualification, specialising in Public Administration. It enables students to function in a problem-solving capacity in the workplace and to contribute through personal initiative and job creation.
You can also major in one of the following options:

• Labour Relations Management 

Labour relations is a supportive practice that specialises in the relationship between the management of a company and its workforce. Scholars in this field need a thorough understanding of labour legislation, human rights and labour practices in South Africa.

• Social Studies

The purpose of this programme is to enable both potential and existing public officials to optimally utilise public-sector-specific managerial and communication competencies in order to facilitate democratic governance and efficient and effective service delivery.

• Politics 

This study field enables students to analyse and describe the nature and characteristics of political dynamics, political actors (e.g. political parties and interest groups) and processes (e.g. political communication and public opinion), and to apply the fundamental theories in this regard.

• Geography 

Geographers are well placed to find solutions to some of the most pressing issues of our times, such as climate change, natural disasters, land degradation, overpopulation and rapid urban expansion.

This degree is a three-year course and presented full-time at our Vanderbijlpark Campus (VC) and our Potchefstroom Campus (PC).