Faculty of Management Science
Masters of Public Administration
Programme Code: 3411
Philosophy
The Philosophy of the MPA is to broaden and deepen the intellectual exposure of the students in core public administration courses so as to develop their capability to analyze and apply the skills and knowledge acquired during training in solving administrative problems in the public and private sectors.
Objectives
The MPA Programme is to develop the students ‘expertise in the functional areas of Public Administration so that they advance the frontiers of Public. Administration theory and practice and enhance the contribution that the public Administration could make to nation building.
Entry Requirements
MPA Additional Requirements for Admission
In addition to the general requirements, graduates without a background in the Social and Management Sciences should go through the PGDPA.
Degree Rules
The MPA programme requires a minimum of 36 credit units made up as follows:
- Nine core courses 26 units
- Two elective courses (2 credits each) 4 units
- Thesis 6 units
- Total 36 units
Outline of Course Structure
Course Structure: Public Administration
REGISTRABLE COURSES
| S/NO | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | SEMESTER | CREDIT UNIT | STATUS | HOST FACULTY |
| 1. | GST807 | The Good Study Guide | First | 2 | C | Centre for Entrepreneurship and General Studies |
| 2. | FMS825 | Research Methods | 3 | C | Faculty of Management Sciences | |
| 3. | BUS831 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | C | Faculty of Management Sciences | |
| 4. | MPA843 | E-Governance in the Public Sector | 2 | C | Faculty of Management Sciences | |
| 5. | MPA871 | Public Personnel Management | 3 | C | Faculty of Management Sciences | |
| 6. | Electives (Choose One) | |||||
| i. | BUS847 | Global Economic Environment | 2 | E | Faculty of Social Sciences | |
| ii. | MPA853 | International Administration | 2 | E | Faculty of Management Sciences | |
| Total Credit Units [GST] | 2 | |||||
| Total Credit Units [Compulsory] | 13 | |||||
| Total Credit Units | 15 | |||||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||
| 6. | MPA810 | Public Policy Analysis | Second | 3 | C | Faculty of Management Sciences |
| 7. | PULL844 | Administrative Law | 3 | C | Faculty of Law | |
| 8. | BFN852 | Public Financial Management | 3 | C | Faculty of Management Sciences | |
| 9. | MPA868 | Comparative Public Administration | 3 | C | Faculty of Management Sciences | |
| Electives (Choose One) | ||||||
| i. | MPA812 | Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) | 2 | E | Faculty of Management Sciences | |
| Ii | MPA854 | Public Enterprises Management | 2 | E | Faculty of Management Sciences | |
| iii. | MPA856 | Urban and Regional Planning | 2 | E | Faculty of Management Sciences | |
| iv. | MPA858 | Development Planning, Project Preparation and Implementation | 2 | E | Faculty of Management Sciences | |
| iv. | MPA870 | Local Government Administration | 2 | E | Faculty of Management Sciences | |
| Total Credit Units [Electives] | 2 | |||||
| Total Credit Units [Compulsory] | 12 | |||||
| Total Credit Units | 14 |
| 3rd Semester | ||||||
| S/NO | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | SEMESTER | CREDIT UNIT | STATUS | HOST FACULTY |
| 1. | MPA807 | Development Administration Theory | Third | 3 | C | Faculty of Management Sciences |
| 2. | Electives (Choose One) | |||||
| i. | MPA855 | Performance Measurement and Management | 2 | E | Faculty of Management Sciences | |
| ii. | BUS811 | Diversity and Conflict Management | 2 | E | Faculty of Management Sciences | |
| Total Credit Units [GST] | NIL | |||||
| Total Credit Units [Compulsory] | 3 | |||||
| Total Credit Units Electives | 2 | |||||
| 2. | MPA890 | Project/Dissertation | Fourth | 6 | C | Faculty of Management Sciences |
| Total Credit Units [Compulsory] | 6 | |||||
| Total Credit Units | 11 |
Summary of Distribution of Courses Credit
| Course Category | Course Title | Credit Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | Public Policy Analysis | 3 | |
| Core Courses | Organizational Theory and Behaviour | 3 | |
| Core Courses | Public Financial Management | 3 | |
| Core Courses | Development Administration Theory | 3 | |
| Core Courses | Public Personnel Management | 3 | |
| Core Courses | Comparative Public Administration | 3 | |
| Core Courses | Administrative Law | 3 | |
| Core Courses | E-Governance in the Public Sector | 2 | |
| Core Courses | Research Methodology | 3 | |
| Elective Courses | Performance Measurement and Management | 2 | Select two courses |
| Elective Courses | International Administration | 2 | Select two courses |
| Elective Courses | Local Government Administration | 2 | Select two courses |
| Elective Courses | Urban and Regional Planning | 2 | Select two courses |
| Elective Courses | Development Planning, Project Preparation & Implementation | 2 | Select two courses |
| Elective Courses | Public Enterprises Management | 2 | Select two courses |
| Elective Courses | Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) | 2 | Select two courses |
| Thesis | Thesis | 6 |
How to Apply?
- Check Eligibility: Visit the NOUN Portal, go to the admission section, and confirm you meet the 5 O’Level credit requirements for your course.
- Generate RRR Invoice: Select your program type on the portal and fill out the pre-payment form to get your Unique ID and Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) code.
- Pay Fees: Use the RRR code to pay the application fee online or at a commercial bank.
- Submit & Print: Return to the portal with your Unique ID, complete the form, upload your credentials (O’Levels, Birth Certificate, NIN), and print your admission letter for screening.
