Professional Diploma in Public Sector Management
Description
This program is designed for individuals who work in government ministries or agencies with a desire to develop their skills and competencies in public sector management. These are individuals who may have a few years of work experience or those that hold positions in middle and senior level management. The programme gives them an opportunity to not only attain a formal qualification but acquire relevant knowledge and competencies in public sector management. The programme is also well placed for graduates to pursue further studies at University level.
Career Opportunities
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible caree advancement relevant to this qualification includes but not limited to:
• Policy Support staff
• Policy Analysts
• Public service team leaders
• Directors & Managers
• Principal Administrators
• Programme & Project Managers
• Local Government Administrators
Length of Programme
Full Time: 1 year
Part Time: 1 and half years
Eligibility/Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this programme a person shall have:
i. Be at least 18 years and have a minimum pass in year 12/Form 6 with English; and
ii. Have at least Two years’ work experience in the public sector; or
iii. Meet the University’s mature admission criteria
Course Information
This programme has a total of 6 courses.
Code | Course Title | Campus | Semester |
CEPSM61 | Public Administration and The Role of Government | All Campuses | Cohort Basis |
CEPSM62 | Public Policy Analysis and Implementation | All Campuses | Cohort Basis |
CEPSM63 | Public Service Ethics and Decision-Making | All Campuses | Cohort Basis |
CEPSM64 | Managing Public Service Delivery | All Campuses | Cohort Basis |
CEB64 | Business Communication | All Campuses | Cohort Basis |
CEB66 | Managing Projects | All Campuses | Cohort Basis |