Higher National Diploma in Public Administration

For some, the heart of meaningful work lies in a single word: service. If you are someone who finds reward in more than just a paycheck, the Public Administration Major is the program of choice for you. This program is designed to prepare you to be a leader and manager in government, private or nonprofit organizations. The need for leadership in these mission-oriented entities couldnt be greater. Given the large numbers of top managers entering retirement, new leaders equipped to tackle the most pressing issues of these organizations are in demand.

HND in Public Administration

Overview
Structure
Timetables
Entry Requirements
Fees
How to Apply
Progression

Run organizations and oversee policy development and administration.
Tackle the most pressing issues of these organizations.
Gain entry or advancement as an administrator, manager, or leader.
Acquire skills include organizational leadership, fiscal administration, political advocacy, and program management Entry Requirements ND .

Structure

HND SEMESTER1

Course Code	Course Title	CU	Service Dept.
PAD 311	ADMINISTRATIVE THEORY AND PRACTICE	3	PA
PAD 312/th>	RESEARCH METHODS	2	PA
PAD 313	PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT	2	B/F
PAD 314	NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION	3	PA
PAD 315	CONSTITUTIONAL LAW	2	GS
LGS 103	INTRO. TO LOCAL GOVT. FINANCE	3	PA
BAM 312	ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR I	2	PA
GNS 301	USE OF ENGLISH	2	GS
GNS 325	GENERAL BIOLOGY II	2	SLT
PAD 316	CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION	3	PA
PAD ***	CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION	2	PA
	TOTAL	30

HND SEMESTER 2

Course Code	Course Title	CU	Service Dept.
PAD 411	LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION	3	PA
PAD 412	WORKSHOP IN ADMIN.	3	PA
PAD 413	DEVELOPMENT ADMIN. II	3	PA
PAD 414	INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS	3	PA
PAD 415	PUBLIC PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT	3	PA
ACC 416	PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING	3	PA
COM 325	ADVANCED COMPUTER PROGRAMMING PACKAGES	3	PA
GNS 401	COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH IV	2	GS
EED 413	ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT	2	PA
PAD 416	SEMINAR	2	PA
PAD 429	DIPLOMACY IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION	2	PA
	TOTAL	29

HND SEMESTER4

Course Code	Course Title	CU	Service Dept.
PAD 421	PUBLIC ENTERPRISES MANAGEMENT	3	PA
PAD 422	PROJECT	4	PA
PAD 423	COMPARATIVE PUBLIC ADMIN.	3	PA
PAD 424	PUBLIC POLICY MAKING AND ANALYSIS	3	PA
PAD 425	COMPARATIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT	3	PA
PAD 426	FOREIGN POLICY	3	PA
PAD 427	SOCIAL POLICY	3	PA
GNS 402	LITERARY APPRECIATION AND ORAL COMPOSITION	2	GS
PAD 428	INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND ADMIN.	2	PA
PAD ***	ELEMENTS OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP	2	PA
	TOTAL	27

Entry Requirements

A minimum of lower credit pass (CGPA of 2.50) in ND Public Administration or related programme and a minimum of one year post- ND Cognate work experience.

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