College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2020 86 The School houses two centres: Centre for Public Management and Governance Prof Vain Jarbandhan Director: Centre for Public Management and Governance In 2020, the Centre for Public Management and Governance offered two flagship distance education programmes, the 120 credits, NQF Level 5, Higher Certificate in Local Governance for 152 students and the 120 credits, NQF Level 6, Advanced Certificate in Local Governance and Management for 169 students. These programmes are integrated academic and professional distance education programmes designed for students, working professionals and elected local political leaders. The programmes are offered through online technology-enhanced distance learning. There are challenges to overcome, such as, a viable fees model without the benefit of subsidies for students and forging an excellent reputation in the CEP space which takes time and a solid track record. However, the advantages are many, such as, the articulation of our CEPs to the second year of the subsidised BA degree and our reputation in the local government sector in terms of capacitating employees and facilitating employment for politicians after the expiry of an elected five-year term in rural areas.
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