Diploma in Public Policy and Administration
Course Overview
This program thoroughly examines public administration and gives a complete overview of its nature, organization theory, personnel, finance, administrative responsibility, and international administration. It also covers the “government reinvention” movement and its clash with the traditional values of public administration. It looks at the various interpretations of government corruption and explains the differences between public and private organizations. It describes major models of public policy making and links their content with political science. This program analyzes the development of public administration in various countries.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
Understand the fundamental principles and functions of public administration.
Analyze the historical development and various approaches to public administration.
Examine the role of bureaucracy in public policy-making processes.
Develop skills in public personnel and financial administration.
Explore comparative public administration and local government administration practices.
Module 1; Introduction to Public Policy and Administration
- Unit 1; Nature and Content of public administration
- Unit 2; Structure of Government, Composition, appointment and functions
- Unit 3; Certified Secretaries in National and County Governments
Module 2; Public Policy and Policy Making Process
- Unit 1; Public Policy and Policy making Process
- Unit 2; Public policy analysis
- Unit 3; Social and Institutional Context of Public Policy
Module 3; Public Policy Making Process and Resource Allocation
- Unit 1; Effect of Public Administration and Public Policy on Development
- Unit 2; Policy and resource allocation
- Unit 3; Public Policy and Policy making Process
- Unit 4; Government Owned Enterprises
Module 4; Public Private Partnerships, public Procurement and Disposal Procedures
- Unit 1; Public Procurement and Disposal Procedures
- Unit 2; Public Private partnerships
- Unit 3; Policy and Resource Allocation
There are four assignments (continuous assessment tests), a research paper and one examination to be offered at the end of the course. Assignments account for 40%, research paper accounts for 30% while Examination accounts for 30% of the mark. Upon completion of the course, you shall be issued a Diploma Certificate and a course transcript.
Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will receive a Diploma Certificate of Merit and a transcript.
Duration: 6 Months
Fee: $700
