The MSc Public Sector Management is a revised (2017-2018) multidisciplinary programme for persons interested in developing their managerial and leadership knowledge, skills, abilities and aptitudes. It further equips persons with a repertoire of 21st Century workforce competencies. Students gain real world experiences by applying theoretical knowledge to solving organizational problems using innovative solutions for public and private organizations.

Target Audience:

• Persons with a first degree
• Persons interested in programmes with a multidisciplinary focus
• Persons who wish to pursue management careers in public organizations
• Persons employed in NGO’s as well as public and private organizations

Careers for MSc Public Sector Management:

• Senior Administrators (public/private sector- permanent secretaries, deputy permanent secretaries, directors)
• Middle and Upper Managers & Executives
• Senior Research Officers
• Leadership positions in all organizations (regional, inter-governmental, non-governmental)
• Senior Policy Analysts
• Consultants/Advisors

The Masters of Science (M.Sc.) in Public Sector Management comprises thirty-eight (38) credits (from ten (10) taught courses and a practicum or two (2) elective courses worth six (6) credits). The Practicum component is intended to allow students to apply the knowledge gained in the various courses to a real-world administrative situation within their work environment.

To be admitted to the prescribed coure of study for the programme, candiates 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 relevance to the course programme may be required.

iv. in some programmes, applicants may have to write an entrance examination or may have to do qualifying courses. In the latter instance, that student will be deemed to be a qualifying student.