Students can work in a wide range of business areas such as:

• National Government Departments
• Provincial Government Departments
• Municipalities
• Public Entities

The purpose of this qualification is to provide students with a sound knowledge of the public sector environment and to develop the skills, competencies, and attitudes necessary to implement the essential elements of public management, including general and specific frameworks and systems, in all spheres of government.
For those about to enter the public service, the qualification will equip them to perform their roles effectively; for those already in the public service, it will enhance their capabilities.
Within a personal or professional context, this will provide students with a foundation for a rewarding career which will enable them to contribute meaningfully to society; it will also provide students with a platform for progression to higher-level qualifications such as master’s or doctoral degrees, and for career advancement; in the national context, this will, in turn, promote, in all spheres of government, effective administration, good governance and service delivery in an efficient, accountable and transparent fashion.

On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a Bachelor of Public Management Degree.

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Degree endorsement, or
• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with Degree endorsement, or
• Amended Senior Certificate (ASC), with Degree endorsement, or
• A Senior Certificate (SC), with University Exemption or Degree endorsement, or
• Foreign School leaving Certificate that complies with minimum admission requirements for Degree study as gazetted by the Matriculation Board (The Matriculation Board will do equivalency evaluation)
• A completed Higher Certificate may allow access to a cognate Bachelor's degree should a student have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%.

Alternative admission requirements

• Senate discretionary admission
• Mature Age (45 years of age): conditions apply
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Additional Requirements

• Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and English at NQF level 4 or equivalent
• Foreign applicants whose first language is not English, may be required to provide proof of proficiency in English prior to admission to the programme