Bachelor of Commerce: Public Affairs
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About this qualification
This is a higher-education commerce qualification focused on public affairs and the public administration environment. It may provide a broad foundation for understanding how public-sector organisations, policy-related activities and commercial considerations intersect.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may suit people interested in public affairs, public administration, government-related organisations or the relationship between commerce and the public sector. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further consideration of roles involving public-sector administration, public affairs or related organisational activities. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and the most suitable career options may depend on additional experience, employer requirements and any further study.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Awareness of public administration and public-sector environments
- Understanding of the relationship between commerce and public affairs
- Broad analytical thinking about organisational and public-sector matters
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Commerce: Public Affairs
- SAQA ID
- 16704
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 435
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Public Administration
- Originator
- University of Pretoria
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration and enrolment status directly with SAQA or the relevant provider, as the available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2023 and requires verification.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or appropriately accredited for the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the current curriculum, delivery format, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace-related requirements.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 16704, NQF level and credit information on the provider’s current documentation.