MASTER OF ADMINISTRATION (DEVELOPMENT STUDIES)
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About this qualification
This is an advanced, 180-credit qualification at NQF Level 9 in the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. It focuses on the relationship between administration and development studies, and is associated with the Generic Management subfield.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced study relating to administration, management and development studies might consider this qualification, particularly those seeking to deepen their academic or professional understanding in these areas. This is guidance only and does not confirm admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further academic or professional work involving administration, management or development-focused analysis. It should be understood as preparation that may be relevant to certain opportunities, not as a guarantee of employment, appointment or professional registration.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Advanced analytical thinking
- Research and academic inquiry
- Administrative and management understanding
- Development-focused analysis
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- MASTER OF ADMINISTRATION (DEVELOPMENT STUDIES)
- SAQA ID
- 114274
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 9
- Minimum credits
- 180
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Generic Management
- Originator
- University of South Africa
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2019-07-25
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly with SAQA, as the available record indicates a registration end date of 25 July 2019 and does not confirm current status.
- Confirm that the intended provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that its offering is current.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment format, research or project expectations, and any workplace-related requirements that may apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 114274, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA before making any enrolment or payment decision.