MAdmin Public Management

• Subject to the provisions of General Regulations G.1.3 and G.62 the related BHons degree with an average of minimum 65% is a requirement for admission to the master’s degree study. A research proposal must also be submitted.
• A candidate may be refused admission to a master’s degree by the head of the department if he/she does not comply with the standard of competence in the subject as determined by the department – with the proviso that a candidate who does not comply with the required level of competence may be admitted provided that he/she completes additional study assignments and/or examinations.
• The head of department concerned may set additional admission requirements.
• Specific departments have specific requirements for admission.
• The number of students will be determined in line with the growth strategy of the University of Pretoria as approved by the Executive.
• Allowance will be made for the diversity profile of students.
• A BAdmin Honours degree in Public Administration or equivalent with an average of at least 65%.

MAdmin Public Management

The pass mark for both a dissertation and a mini-dissertation is 50%. The provisions regarding pass requirements for dissertations, contained in General Regulation G.12.2, apply mutatis mutandis to mini-dissertations. A pass mark of at least 50% is required in the examination of each module.