University of Stellenbosch Public and Development ​Management

​ABOUT USThe Department introduces students to the field of Public and Development Management.  Lectures are in the form of presentations and Q and A sessions.  Student presentations are incorporated in most modules as well.  Most modules require semester and class tests, with some also requiring written assignments, as well as group presentations.  The department therefore follows the idea of continuous assessments based on class tests, presentations, assignments, formal tests and examinations.

PURPOSE OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
To equip students with the skills to apply sound management principles, understand legal issues applicable to the civil service and be able to apply theoretical principles to effect changes in the organisation.  Critical thinking and environmental awareness are emphasised.

Organisational Science Focus on the development of organisational theory.  It addresses the following: organisations as systems; the components of the macro environment; organisational effectiveness; structure and design of organisations; contemporary problems of organisational growth; organisational culture, change and renewal.

Public Management under Administrative Law An introduction to South African Administrative Law as a set of guidelines for effective public management.  Attention is given to basic concepts of constitutional law; general principles of administrative law; co-operative government and the sources of administrative law; legal subjects and administrative acts; just administrative action and control over administrative action.