Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Management
About This Programme
This programme prepares students to manage public offices and deliver services to citizens effectively. At The Unity University, students learn planning, budgeting, leadership, and ethics in the public sector, developing a practical toolkit for running institutions that serve the public.
The course blends management skills with an understanding of government structures, covering topics such as human resource management in the public sector, public finance, and service delivery improvement. Students practise real administrative tasks through case studies and simulations, so graduates arrive at their first job already comfortable with the routines of public sector work and confident in leading teams.
What You Will Learn
- Apply management principles within public institutions
- Plan and manage government budgets and resources
- Lead and supervise public sector teams
- Understand public sector ethics, transparency, and accountability
- Design better systems for delivering public services
- Apply basic public financial management practices
- Handle citizen complaints and public communication professionally
Career Opportunities
- Public Sector Manager – oversees operations within a government department
- Government Administrator – manages administrative processes and records
- District/Regional Officer – coordinates services at the local government level
- Public Service Consultant – advises institutions on improving service delivery
- Programme Officer in Government Agencies – runs specific public sector initiatives
- Human Resources Officer (Public Sector) – manages staffing within government bodies
- Budget and Planning Officer – prepares and tracks institutional budgets