Institute of Local Government Studies
About
The Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) is a public management development institution established under an Act of Parliament, 647 of 2003. The Institute was commissioned in 1999 as a project of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development as part of efforts by the Government of Ghana to equip the local government system to play a pivotal role in development and poverty reduction
Campus & amenities
Lecture Halls, Academic resources, Health services, Counseling services, Libraries, Technology resources, Wi-Fi Access, Laboratories
Programmes
5 programmes offered
B. A. Public Sector Management
This programme aims at providing students with a fundamental understanding of the skills and techniques essential in fostering effectiveness and efficiency in the management and administration of public organizations, institutions and enterprises. It has the primary purpose of providing a well-rounded, broad education that equips students with the knowledge base, methods and principles that enable them to excel in their chosen fields.
Bsc. Governance and Development Studies
This programme has a specialisation in Local Government Administration; Local Economic Development; Social Development; Environmental Management; Private Sector Development; Public Financial Management; and Gender, Diversity and Development. The programme also seeks to provide students with adequate knowledge, appropriate values, skills and techniques to meet the needs of government and other development agents in realising good governance and sustainable development in Ghana.
B. A. Community Development
This programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of community dynamics, social justice issues, and sustainable development principles. It aims at creating a pool of highly competent professional community and social development practitioners who are capable of finding solutions to the numerous societal and community challenges at the district, regional and national levels. Students will be equipped with the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes for improving the quality of life of people and communities.
B. A. Social Development
This programme focuses on understanding and addressing social issues and inequalities in society. The programme aims at creating a pool of highly competent professional community and social development practitioners who are capable of finding solutions to the numerous societal and community challenges at the district, regional and national levels. Students will be equipped with the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes for improving the quality of life of people and communities.
Dip. In Community and Social Development
The overall objective of this programme is to create a pool of frontline competent sub-professional community and social development practitioners who are capable of providing informed help to addressing the numerous societal and community challenges at the district, regional and national levels. Students will be equipped with the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes for improving the quality of life of people and communities.
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The official application form is available on the university's admissions portal.