BAdmin Public Management and International Relations at University of Pretoria

This program is directed towards the study of Public Administration that will equip the candidate for a career in the broad public sector. Candidates will gain in-depth knowledge of certain administrative and management practices in the South African and international public sectors.

Minimum admission requirements

To be able to register, candidates must comply with the minimum requirements for degree studies, as well as with the minimum requirements for the relevant program.

The calculation of an Admission Point Score (APS) is based on a candidate’s achievement in any SIX recognized NSC 20-credit subjects by using the NSC seven-point rating scale.

Life Orientation is a 10-credit subject and may not be used for calculating the APS.

Life Orientation is also not a faculty-specific subject requirement.

Duration: 3 years

Career Opportunities

Diplomats, political analysts, managers in the public sector, local government and the private sector, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and embassies

Tax Examiner.

Budget Analyst.

Public Administration Consultant.

City Manager.

Mayor.

International Aid/Development Worker.

Fundraising Manager.

Graduates are often employed in human resources sections and planning and general administrative divisions.

What jobs can international relations get you?

Top-level Civil Servants.

Political Affairs Officer.

Diplomats in national Foreign Service.

International Banking Officers.

Risk Analysts.

Marketing Managers.

International Military Affairs.

Economists.

How do I start a career in international relations?

An important stepping stone into any career path in IR is to undertake graduate studies in the field. Most of these policy schools prepare students for jobs in foreign policy, diplomacy, or government.

Aside from a Master’s, the other common degree top foreign policy officials hold is in law.

How much does public management earn per month in South Africa?

The salary range for people working in South Africa in Public Administration, Self-governance is typically from 14,075.00 ZAR (minimum salary) to 29,383.00 ZAR (highest average, the actual maximum salary is higher).