Department of Political Science

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT (WITH LAW FOR THE SOCIAL SCIENCES)

Public Sector Management with Law for Social Sciences

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The B.Sc. (Special) in Public Sector Management with Law for Social Sciences, is a degree programme (full-time/part-time) consisting of 30 courses (90 credits). It provides a multidisciplinary approach to understanding fundamentals in public management and administration, and how political institutions, laws and theories can impact the way that public organizations function. Students gain extended knowledge and develop a repertoire of relevant skills and competencies which are critical to contemporary public and private organizations.

Target Audience

  • Persons with O’ and A’ level /CPA qualifications
  • Persons who are interested in public management, law or any related field
  • Persons who are interested in exploring a multidisciplinary focus
  • Persons who wish to pursue careers in public organizations
  • Persons employed in NGO’s as well as public and private organizations

Careers for PSM:

  • Administration (public/private sector)
  • Managers & Supervisors
  • Research Officers
  • Policy Analysts
  • Public Affairs Specialists
  • Teachers
  • Public Relations

Interesting accomplishments for DPS Alumni

  • Holders of national, regional and international scholarships, bursaries, distinguished national awards and academic prizes
  • Educators at all levels
  • High-level public sector managers
  • Permanent Secretaries/Deputy Permanent Secretaries
  • Serve in Parliamentary Committees, State Enterprise Boards and Task Forces
  • Technical reports/papers that guide policies
  • Provide consultancy, training and development of the cadre of HR
  • Consultants on major national, regional and international projects/initiatives
  • Experts used in the media at all levels to impact public affairs
  • Published authors in public management research

 

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