This Public Administration qualification gives students the stepping stone they need to pursue a career in the public and non-profit sector. This IIE qualification looks at the basic areas of public administration, combined with a focus on management, the political environment and the role of ethics.
WHAT YOU CAN BECOME
After completing this IIE qualification, graduates can work in any government department or work as a human resource administrator, public policy or political analyst.
SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP
On completion, the IIE graduate will be skilled in areas of administration, which includes financial management and control, human resource management, local government administration, public policy, ethical leadership and political science which are essential within the public sector.
POSSIBLE CAREERS
- Manager (Middle Manager and First-line Managers)
- Administrator
- Financial Planner
- Human Resource Manager
- Human Resource Administrator
- Public Policy Analyst
- Political Analyst
- Municipal Manager
- Municipal Councillor
TIME NEEDED TO COMPLETE YOUR QUALIFICATION
Full-time: This is a three year full-time qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). Full-time lectures take place during the day on weekdays. Qualification offered at the following campuses: Braamfontein, Cape Town, Pretoria CBD, Pietermaritzburg, Durban CBD, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth and Polokwane.
. DISTANCE OR ONLINE LEARNING
This qualification can also be completed on the distance learning option. Distance modules are only offered in bundles, there are two bundles (semester 1 and semester 2). You can do a maximum of two bundles a year and you cannot register for individual modules. Speak to your sales consultant for more information on the bundles.
No application fee for IIE Distance/Online Learning.

THE WEIGHT YOUR FUTURE QUALIFICATION CARRIES
This Bachelor's Degree is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE). It is also registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) on
Level 7 (SAQA ID No: 96410). On successful completion you will receive a
Bachelor of Public Administration degree from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), the leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.
STUDY FURTHER WITH IIE PATHWAYS
The Independent Institute of Education (THE IIE) offers you the opportunity to start with a higher certificate and progress into a diploma or degree. There are several pathways offered at IIE Rosebank College that enable access to higher-level qualifications. Speak to the student advisor for more information.