Overview

Public Management (Honours)'s main objective is to provide knowledge and skills of three types: conceptual, human, and technical/operational. These are pivotal for development. The purpose of this degree is to enhance the capacity of managers, planners, researchers and students to: test and explore new ideas, sharpen their analytical capacities, broaden awareness and deepen understanding of complex issues that influence decision-making, interact with peers and leading academics and practitioners and reflect on their personal goals, values and careers.

Learning outcomes

Graduates of this degree from University of Namibia will be able to act and work within a democratic, accountable and responsive public and private environment. Course participants will also complete an in-depth research project under the guidance of their supervisors. Public and private managers, planners, researchers and students are confronted with rapidly changing political, economic, technological and social challenges that test their knowledge, competencies, decision-making and governance capacity.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Regional & Local Government
Organisational Behaviour
Western Political Philosophy
Namibian Politics
Human Resources Management
Public Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

520 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Windhoek, Namibia

Disciplines

Public Administration View 3 other Bachelors in Public Administration in Namibia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

To register for the Bachelor of Public Management (Hons) degree (BPMM), a candidate must hold a valid NSSC Certificate or any other equivalent qualification.
English is a compulsory subject and should normally be obtained at National Senior School Certificate (NSSC) grade C or better, or Grade D or better at NSSC (English as a First Language) level.
High School results
Radiological Report
Deed of Surety Form
Medical Certificate (original)
Two (2) Passport size photos
Admission letter from UNAM
Proof of Registration from UNAM
Proof of accommodation in Namibia
Completed main application form and visa form
Police Clearance from home country (compulsory)
Reasons for studying in Namibia (write one paragraph)
Proof of medical aid/ insurance (valid and active)*

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21800 NAD / year

≈ 21800 NAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

18300 NAD / year

≈ 18300 NAD / year

Additional Details

SADC and Non-SADC: Tuition + International Student Levy NAD 3 500.

Living costs

Windhoek

Namibia

10175 - 12578 NAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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