Public Administration
Equipping future leaders with the capacity for public policy analysis and the expertise to manage complex bureaucratic relations in a globalized business environment.
Strategic Governance
The Department of Public Administration is dedicated to equipping students with the critical capacity for public policy making and analysis. Our programme is designed to train competent personnel capable of managing complex relations within an ever-changing bureaucracy and a growing global business environment.
Through rigorous instruction in theory, research, and comparative public administration, we prepare our graduates to operate at the intersection of government and society, ensuring they possess the skills, habits, and professional capabilities needed for national and global development.
Strategic Objectives
Equip students with a high-level capacity for public policy formulation, strategic analysis, and evidence-based decision making.
Train competent personnel to manage complex bureaucratic relations in an ever-changing global business and political environment.
Foster an understanding of inter-governmental relations and the dynamics of comparative public administration.
Inculcate a spirit of independence and originality through rigorous field research and academic project work.
Provide the theoretical and conceptual foundations necessary for effective leadership in public and private sectors.
Develop professional habits and capabilities that enable graduates to face challenges at both national and global levels.
Admission Requirements
UTME Admission
Candidates must possess five O’Level credits in SSCE, GCE, or NECO, including English Language, Mathematics, Government/History, and Economics/Commerce, in no more than two sittings.
Direct Entry Path
Open to candidates with at least two “A” level passes, or holders of an OND, HND from a recognized polytechnic, or a B.Sc degree from a recognized university.
Award of Degree
Credit Threshold
To earn a B.Sc in Public Administration, students must successfully complete a minimum of 130 credit units, including all compulsory courses specified by the University and Department.
Graduation Criteria
Degree award is contingent upon obtaining a minimum Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 1.00 and meeting all standards for required and optional coursework.
Degree Classification
| Class | CGPA Range |
|---|---|
| 1st Class | 4.50 – 5.00 |
| 2nd Class Upper | 3.50 – 4.49 |
| 2nd Class Lower | 2.40 – 3.49 |
| 3rd Class | 1.50 – 2.39 |
| Pass | 1.00 – 1.49 |
Academic Assessment
Semester Examination (70%): Final summative assessment at the end of each course.
CGPA Computation: All attempts at a course, including repeats, are included in the computation of the final grade point average.
Core Stress Areas
Elite Career Pathways
Policy Analyst
Designing and evaluating government policies to ensure efficient societal and economic growth.
Public Administrator
Leading administrative functions within government ministries and strategic parastatals.
Diplomatic Officer
Representing national interests in foreign missions and managing international relations.
Government Advisor
Providing high-level strategic counsel to political leaders and executive heads.
Intelligence Officer
Analyzing systemic risks and socio-political data for national security and strategy.
Personnel Manager
Overseeing human resource systems within the civil service and public sector agencies.
Social Welfare Officer
Implementing government social programs to support the underprivileged and marginalized.
PR Specialist
Managing the communication flow between government institutions and the public.
Academic Researcher
Advancing the study of public administration through university lecturing and research.
Corporate Liaison
Bridging the gap between the private sector and government bureaucracy for efficient growth.
Lead the Bureaucracy
Join a cadre of strategic thinkers and public servants. Master the art of policy analysis and governance in the Department of Public Administration.