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Management and Social SciencesNigeria is endowed with an abundance of human and material resources, which if properly harnessed and effectively coordinated, will be the envy of the entire world. At the same time, there are various socio-economic and political problems that inhibit our system’s growth and development, particularly in the public sector. These problems can be attributed partly to the lack of efficient public ministration.
Therefore, the public administration ought to be concerned with the development and acquisition of skills and knowledge requisite for effective administration of the public sector.
Objectives
In view of the above, the Public Administration programme of Godfrey Okoye University will strive towards producing a continuous flow of graduates infused with;
- A desire to acquire sound knowledge, proper skills, abilities and competence that will enable
- The individual contribute actively to leadership of the Nigerian society. A shared sense of responsibility to behave and work for the common good of the state.
- Faith in man’s ability to cope with the forces of his milieu.
UTME
- Five qualifying credits in WASSCE/NECO, GCE/0’level obtained in not more than two sittings. These credits must include, English and Mathematics, and three other courses.
- An acceptable pass in the UTME entrance Examination.
Direct Entry:
Candidates for Direct Entry admission shall possess five credit passes in the SSCE, NECO, GCE or equivalents of which at least two shall be at advanced level , or four credits passes of which at least three shall be at advanced level provided that such passes are not counted at both levels of the examinations. For emphasis credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any of Government or History is compulsory.
All students must fulfil the basic entry requirements of the university. The programme’s duration is four years for general entry students and three years for direct entrants.
| LEVEL | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT UNITS |
| Deg 1 | PUB 161 | Nigerian Legal System I | 2 |
| Deg 1 | ACC 101 | Principle of Accounting I | 2 |
| Deg 1 | BAF 121 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| Deg 1 | ECO 103 | Elements of Economics I | 2 |
| Deg 1 | MAN 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Deg 1 | PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology I | 2 |
| Deg 1 | SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology I | 2 |
LEVEL | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT UNITS |
| Deg 2 | PUB 201 | Intro. to Public Administration I | 2 |
| Deg 2 | PUB 211 | Current Issues in Public Admin | 2 |
| Deg 2 | PUB 231 | Community and Rural Development | 2 |
| Deg 2 | PUB 241 | Nigeria Government & Admin I | 2 |
| Deg 2 | PUB 251 | Intro. to Local Government | 2 |
| Deg 2 | MAN 201 | Elements of Management | 3 |
| Deg 2 | POL 221 | Introduction to Political Analysis | 3 |
LEVEL | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT UNITS |
| Deg 3 | PUB 311 | Public Administration in Nigeria | 2 |
| Deg 3 | PUB 321 | Civil Service | 2 |
| Deg 3 | PUB 331 | Local Government Finance | 2 |
| Deg 3 | PUB 341 | Project Planning and Implementation | 3 |
| Deg 3 | PUB 351 | Research Methodology | 2 |
| Deg 3 | PUB 361 | Traditional Administration System | 3 |
| Deg 3 | PUB 371 | Organization and Admin. Theory | 3 |
| Deg 3 | MAN 311 | Human Resources Management I | 2 |
| Deg 3 | IRE 307 | Theories of International Relations | 3 |
LEVEL | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT UNITS |
| Deg 4 | PUB 401 | Public Financial Management | 3 |
| Deg 4 | PUB 411 | Workshop in Public Administration | 3 |
| Deg 4 | PUB 421 | Development Administration | 3 |
| Deg 4 | PUB 431 | Public Enterprises Management | 3 |
| Deg 4 | PUB 441 | Comparative Public Administration | 3 |
| Deg 4 | PUB 451 | Nig. Lab. Law & Industrial Relations | 3 |
| Deg 4 | PUB 461 | Public Policy Making and Analysis I | 2 |
Graduates from the Department of Public Administration are employable as:
1. University lecturers in Public Administration/Directors in Research Institutions
2. Administrative officers in private and public establishments etc.
