This programme is blended with models and concepts from social sciences disciplines to raise more efficient and resourceful public managers/administrators. The curriculum provides a broad range of analytical and conceptual skills in critical areas needed to manage public affairs in a changing public sector environment.
Career Options
Learners will acquire skills in managing the critical human, financial and material resources of public sector organizations and apply the best public administration practices in delivery of public services.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to this program must meet the following requirements;
- Have a Bachelor’s Degree from an institution of higher learning recognized and accredited by NCHE in any area of study.
- Have a professional qualification deemed equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized professional body.
- A postgraduate diploma in any relevant discipline from a recognized Institution of higher learning may receive some exemptions based on the UTAMU policy as long as some courses are deemed to have been previously covered.
Program Duration
The program will extend over a period of one academic year. An academic year shall consist of two semesters and one recess term. A semester shall consist of 15 weeks of lectures. A recess term shall consist of 10 weeks.
Program Options
The PGD in PA programme is proposed to have the following courses offered within two semesters;
Year One: Semester one | ||||||
Code | Course Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
HPA 7102 | Public Financial Management | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
BHR 7101 | Human Resource Planning & Development | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
RMS 7101 | Research Methods | 30 | 15 | 15 | 45 | 3 |
HPA 7103 | Public Administration Theory & Practice | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
HME 7100 | Monitoring and Evaluation: Paradigms, Theories, Concepts and Principles | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
HPA 7104 | Public Service Management | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
Semester Load | 18 | |||||
Year one | Semester two | |||||
LWS 7200 | Administrative Law and Public Policy | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
HPA 7209 | Corporate Governance & Decision Making | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
HPA 7205 | Comparative Public Administration | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
HPA 7206 | Decentralization & Local Governance | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
HPP 7200 | Public Procurement Management & Administration | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
HPA 7202 | Public Policy Design & Management | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
Semester Load | 18 |
Graduation Load = 36 Credit Units
Fees per semester
Local Students (East African Community)
Fees per semester (UGX) | Functional Fees (UGX) | Application Fees (UGX) |
---|---|---|
1,400,000 | 300,000 | 50,000 |
International Students
International students pay international student tuition fees which is rated in dollars and this specifically covers only the cost of teaching and many student support services. This tuition below is per academic session and includes both the tuition and functional fees.
Category of Programme | Fees per academic session (USD) | Application / Admission Fee |
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Master's Degree | $950 | $30 |
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