University of Pretoria - Faculty of Economic and Management Science

BAdmin (Public Management and International Relations)

BAdmin (Public Management and International Relation)

This program undertakes a scientific study of the managerial and administrative functions performed in the public sector. It further aims to capacitate students to participate in and contribute to managerial functions through policy-making, human resource management, organisational restructuring and ensuring accountability. The School of Public Management and Administration at the University of Pretoria is one of the best institutions in offering public sector education in South Africa and on the African continent.

This is the only program in the Faculty that combines public sector management with specialisations such as politics and international relations. The composition of the program not only exposes students to the management environment within both the public and private sectors, but enhances their understanding of what it means to be a good and responsible citizen.

Who is the ideal candidate? People who have the desire, commitment and dedication to serve their community, their city and/or their country. People who believe in and want to be part of the moral and legal obligation that the state has towards creating a better life for all. Which organisations employ BAdmin graduates? Government departments, Embassies, Consulates, High Commissions, Parastatals, non-governmental organisations, private sector companies that work extensively with government contracts.