Department of Political Sciences

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Sector Management

The PG Diploma in Public Sector Management is a multipurpose programme for graduates from all backgrounds who desire leadership and management training that can help to streamline their development for their practical careers.

The objective is for persons who have finished their first degrees and desire a short, practical programme to help build leadership and managerial skills to enhance their performance in such roles.

Target Audience:

  • Persons with a first degree
  • Persons who desire a short and practical programme to bridge their knowledge and skills gap for leadership and management development

Careers for Postgraduate Diploma in Public Sector Management:

  • Early Management and Leadership positions
  • Administrative Support Professionals
  • Analysts
  • Research Officers
  • Customer Service
  • Public Officers

The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Sector Management comprises a mixture of taught classes, examinations, coursework and a written paper. The duration is generally one year for full-time study and two years for part-time study. To be admitted to the prescribed course of study for the programme, candidates must:

i. hold a bachelor’s degree from an approved university

ii. normally the class of degree should be at least lower second class honours

iii. in some programmes, practical experience or other qualifications of special relvance to the course programmme may be required.

iv. in some programmes, applicants may have to write an entrance examination.