BSc · Social Sciences
BSc Public Administration
SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Upper West
Overview
You study how public institutions are organised, managed and held accountable in order to deliver services and development outcomes. The programme matters in Ghana because effective administration is essential for improving education, healthcare, local government, infrastructure and public trust. It is worth pursuing if you want to serve communities or manage programmes in government and development organisations.
What you will study
You cover public policy, administrative theory, governance, public finance, budgeting, human resource management, development administration, local government and public-sector law. You also develop skills in policy analysis, project management, research, report writing, leadership and monitoring public programmes.
Career prospects
You can work as an administrative officer, policy analyst, planning officer, budget officer, local government officer, project coordinator or monitoring and evaluation officer. Employers include district assemblies, ministries, the Ghana Revenue Authority, public agencies, NGOs, donor-funded programmes and international organisations.
Who this programme may suit
You are likely to thrive if you are organised, service-minded and interested in how institutions make decisions and deliver results. Integrity, leadership, communication and analytical thinking are important for this field.