Aims and Objectives

The overall purpose of this programme is to strengthen and enhance the capacity of officers in the public sector to engage in effective strategic leadership and management in this sector.

 

Entry Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the general University regulations governing admission to a higher degree and must possess:

  • A Bachelor’s degree (second class honours or above).
  • Any other equivalent qualifications.

Short listed candidates may be required to attend an interview to determine final acceptance.

 

Duration of Study

No. of Credits Required: 36 (from ten taught courses and a Practicum worth (6 credits))

 

The programme will be delivered over a period of four semesters and will include one course and practicum in the fourth semester.

 

Programme Structure

Year 1

Semester 1

Course Code

Course Title

Number of Credit

PSMA 6003

Comparative Practices and Developments in

Public Sector Management

3

GOVT 6002

Methods of Political Research

3

 

Semester 2

Course Code

Course Title

Number of Credits

MGMT 6105

Enhancing Leadership and Team Effectiveness

3

PSMA 6107

Strategic Planning

3

 

Summer Semester

Course Code

Course Title

 Number of Credits

PSMA 6106

Programme and Project Management

3

MGMT6103

Organizational Behaviour and Development

3

Year 2

Semester 1

Course Code

Course Title

 Number of Credits

MGMT 6001

Human Resource Management

3

PSMA 6104

 Accounting Budgeting and Financial Management

3

 

Semester 2

Course Code

Course Title

 Number of Credits

PSMA 6004

Policy Analysis and Management

3

MGMT 6000

Management Information Systems

3

 

Summer Semester

PSMA 6108                        Practicum

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