The management of the selection and supervision of postgraduate research students in Public Administration: facing difficult challenges.
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Authors
Brynard, D.J.
Issue Date
2005-11
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Article
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Postgraduate research students , Selection process , Supervision , Admission policy
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Abstract
The throughput rates of postgraduate research students in Public Administration
seem to be relatively low, the drop-out rates very high and the quality of postgraduate
research rather poor. In an attempt to address this unfortunate situation,
this article focuses on the management of the selection process of prospective
postgraduate students as well as the supervision of such students. It is proposed that an admission policy be employed, which provides for a period of grace during which maximum intellectual and technical support can be rendered by a specialist
committee to prospective students. This is then followed by an important selection
process of appropriate supervisors, to ensure that admitted students and supervisors
are well-matched. To further empower the supervisory relationship, a well-managed
system of joint supervision is employed to ensure a teamwork approach which promises benefits to both the student and the supervisor.
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Citation
Brynard, D.J. 2005. The management of the selection and supervision of postgraduate research students in Public Administration: facing difficult challenges. Journal of public administration. Special issue 2, vol 40, pages 364-376.
Publisher
South African Institute for Public Administration
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0036-0767