Study Public Management and Planning in South AfricaSchool of Public Management and Planning at University of Stellenbosch The
exciting field of Public and Development Management is growing worldwide and
offers unlimited career prospects to those already working at all levels of
government and varied developmental organisations, or those wishing to
pursue a career in these public services. The School of Public Management and
Planning at Stellenbosch University has established a reputation for
equipping South Africans in the public sector and civil society with the
necessary knowledge, insights and application skills in the disciplines
involved.
About the School of Public Management
The School of
Public Management and Planning prepares graduates for leading roles in
public and civic organisations that are engaged with a rapidly changing
and complex world. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge,
competencies and values required to build sustainable African societies.
They will be able to tackle Africa?s greatest challenges: the suffering
caused by poverty, undemocratic and illiberal governance, deformed
economic development, social exclusion, community disempowerment,
ineffective development planning, and unsustainable use of limited
resources. Emphasis is placed on the ability of graduates to craft and
facilitate an open civic public realm wherein dialogue and contestation
can thrive within a culture of tolerance, modesty, solidarity and
compassion. To this end, the School?s teaching, research, consulting and
community work programmes are designed to foster professional
excellence, social entrepreneurship, reflexive leadership, effective
management, and the competencies needed to work within complex,
multi-disciplinary, networked and diverse operating environments.
The School's
dedicated team of academics keeps abreast of the latest global, regional
and domestic research developments, gaining first-hand experience in
international best practices in knowledge generation and also producing
knowledge resources of a consistently high quality. Knowledge transfer
is undertaken through undergraduate, postgraduate and short courses that
examine the developmental and managment challenges facing South Africa.
Through networking the School has acquired reputable academic
connections abroad and locally, through links with some of the world's
leading Schools of Public Affairs in the United States, Europe and
African and a network of South African tertiary institutions that are
developing innovative, accessible and appropriate solutions for our
region. Knowledge application takes place through the activities of
Consultus, a commercial company owned by the University and the School
and used as a vehicle for professional knowledge applications and
capacity building. In this way the School is involved in hands-on policy
development, management consulting, research, community services and
project evaluation. This offers students real-time insight into the
latest trends and developments in this rapidly changing arena. An active
student association called Development Action offers a link between
theory and practice, enabling students to gain valuable practical
knowledge and experience through research field trips, internships and
tours.
CONTACT
School of Public Management and Planning
Secretary:
Tel: +27 (21) 918 4122
Course Information:
Tel: +27 (21) 918 4193
Email:
beo1@sun.ac.za
Website:
sopmp.sun.ac.za
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