Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
About this programme
In line with GIMPA’s mandate, the Bachelor of Science in Public Administration was instituted in August 2005 to provide undergraduate training in preparation for a career in the public service and other non-profit sectors. The Bachelor of Science in Public Administration programme at GIMPA is a professional degree designed to prepare participants for administrative careers in government, nonprofit organizations and some private sector organisations. We encourage students already employed to build their knowledge and skills while gaining the opportunity to improve administrative skills and enhance career prospects and mobility. Students are expected to serve the community by extending Public Administration expertise and intellectual resources, applying knowledge and engaging in professional activity. The curriculum is designed to provide students with both a broad-based education and in-depth exposure to Public Administration Theory and Practice. The programme seeks to provide students with a solid understanding of general Public Administration, Personnel Administration, Public policy analysis, and Budgeting. It also emphasizes advanced training in fields such as public administration, urban planning and political analysis, a good preparation for a career in public service.
Entry requirements
We target secondary school graduates for our day school and workers in government institutions, public sector and other sectors for our evening school. Our matured program target persons working in the private sector, civil society organisations, self-employed, people in leadership positions, and aspiring leaders with experience but requiring academic training and competencies. We also encourage persons interested in understanding public sector administration and management in Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa to apply.