Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Local Governance

About the program

This program aims to develop professionals with a deep understanding of public administration and local governance. It covers public policy, administrative law, and management of public sector organizations.

Entry Qualifications

 Applicants must have completed high school with good grades in social sciences and English. Prior coursework in public administration or political science is beneficial.

Duration of Study

The program spans four years, divided into twelve trimesters.

Aims and Objectives

  • To provide knowledge of public administration theories and practices.
  • To develop skills in policy analysis, public sector management, and local governance.
  • To prepare graduates for careers in government, NGOs, and international organizations.

Modules to be Covered

Module code
Module Name
BME113 Principles Of Management
BME114 Introduction To Financial Accounting
BME123 Introduction To Microeconomics
BME124 Principles Of Marketing
BME221 Business Statistics
BME223 Strategic Management
BME224 Business Ethics
BME333 Research Methods
BMK232 Human Resource Management
BMK312 Organizational Behaviour
BPA131 Introduction To Public Administration
BPA132 Administrative Law And Labour Law
BPA133 Introduction To Philosophy
BPA211 Community And Rural Based Development
BPA212 Introduction To Political Science
BPA213 Introduction To Sociology
BPA214 Comparative Public Administration
BPA221 Public Policy Marking And Analysis
BPA231 Contemporary Social Services In Rwanda
BPA232 Local Government Administration and Change Management
BPA311 Ngo Roles And Development
BPA313 Public Sector Management And Decentralization
BPA321 Public Financial Management
BPA322 Introduction To Social Psychology
BPA323 Globalization And Regional Integration
BPA324 Sustainable Development & Environmental Management
BPA331 Conflict Management And Resolution
BPA332 Project Management In Public Administration
BPA411 Political Economy
BPA412 Industrial Attachment
BPA421 Contemporary Social Issues
BPA422 Citizen And The State
BPA423 Democracy And Human Rights
BPA431 Research Project
BSF314 Microfinance Management
BSP332 Supply Chain Management
UCM111 General English
UCM112 Introduction To ICT
UCM121 English For Specific Purpose
UCM122 Business Mathematics
UCM131 Communication Skills
UCM231 Entrepreneurship

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