Diploma in Public Administration

The main purpose of the qualification is to expose students to the theoretical foundations and workings of Public Administration which they will have to apply in the real world of public administration.

The programme consists of fundamental modules, which provide the learner with study and workplace skills, as well as compulsory core modules and a range of elective modules from which learners may choose.  Modules will carry a certain number of credits and learners must obtain at least 63 credits to obtain the degree.

The programme will equip the students with the following skills:

  1. Demonstrate modern practical competences and knowledge of Administration and Management which will later be applied in their work places.
  2. Possess wide knowledge and skills of how to overcome both administrative and managerial challenges in organizations.
  3. Be in position to adjust to the demanding dynamics in modern Administration and management.
  • Students will demonstrate understanding of the environment in which governmental organizations operate.
  • Students will provide theoretical as well as practical knowledge on management of public organizations, including personnel and financial management that are necessary for public officials.
  • Students will show capacity to become an ethical and effective leader with appropriate communication skills.
  • Students will demonstrate understanding of current issues and trends in government administrative settings and provide knowledge on addressing challenges created by those changes.
  • Graduates will demonstrate the appropriate skills to be able to administer public programs in their chosen subfield of public administration in particular public management, healthcare administration, non-profit management, and environmental administration.
  • Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in clear oral and written communication by presenting succinct, well-organized materials and analysis tailored to the needs of their audience.

Diploma in Public Administration (DPA)

Presented Semester

Credit Value

LH

PH

CH

 

Key:  Credit Hour/ Credit Value (CU), Lecture Hour (LH), Practical Hour (PH) and Contact Hour (CH)

Unit Code

Name/Description

 

 

 

 

 

Year 1 – Semester 1

 

 

 

 

 

FIN 1102 D

Introduction to Micro Economics

Semester 1

3

30

0

30

FND 1101 D

Communication Skills

Semester 1

3

30

0

30

ADM 1101 D

 

Introduction to Public Administration

Semester 1

3

30

0

30

ICT 1108 D

Computer Literacy

Semester 1

4

30

0

30

FIN 1103 D

Principles of Accounting

Semester 1

4

30

0

30

 Total  credits for the semester 1 load

 

17

 

 

 

 

Year 1 – Semester 2

 

 

 

 

 

FIN 1202 D

Macro Economics

Semester 2

3

30

0

30

MGT 1201 D

 

Entrepreneurship Skills Development

Semester 2

3

30

0

30

ADM 1202 D

 

Environment and Sustainable Development

Semester 2

3

30

0

30

ADM 1206 B

Public Financial Management

Semester 2

3

30

0

30

ADM 1202D

Political Science

Semester 2

3

30

0

30

Total  credits for the semester 1 load

 

15

 

 

 

 

Year  2  -  Semester 1

MGT 1101 D

Principle of Business Management

Semester 1

3

30

0

30

ADM 1102 D

Uganda’s Economy

Semester 1

3

30

0

30

ADM 2101 D

Human Rights and Democracy

Semester 1

3

30

0

30

ADM 2102 D

Introduction to NGO Management

Semester 1

3

30

0

30

MGT 2101 D

Research Methods

Semester 1

3

30

0

30

Total  credits for the semester 1 load

 

15

 

 

 

 

Year  2 - Semester 2

FIN 2201 D

Taxation Management

Semester 2

3

30

0

30

ADM 2202 D

Local Government Administration

Semester 2

3

30

0

30

MGT 2201 D

Human Resource Management

Semester 2

3

30

0

30

ADM 3201 B

Rural & Community Development

Semester 2

3

30

0

30

FIN 2205 D

Research Proposal (Core)

Semester 2

4

60

0

0

Total  credits for the semester 2 load

 

16

 

 

 

 

Total Graduation Load (Credits)

 

63

 

 

 

Period of Registration

Continue Studies

Conditional Re-admission

No re-admission

After 1 year

17 Credits

8 -10 credits

Less than 10 Credits

After 2 years

32 credits

20-15 credits

Less than 15 Credits

Total Graduation Credits

(115 credits)