Public Administration and Good Governance

Undergraduate

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Program's Overview

The Department of Public Administration and Good Governance is dedicated to fostering a comprehensive understanding of public sector management and governance. Our mission is to prepare students to become effective public administrators and leaders who can contribute to the development and implementation of policies that promote transparency, accountability, and good governance. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, we aim to equip students with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of public administration in diverse and dynamic environments.

Available option: Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Public Administration and Good Governance.

Entry Requirements

Combinations: A prospective student wishing to enroll in the first year of the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Public Administration and Good Governance must have successfully completed secondary school with at least two principal passes. Since Administration and Good Governance is a cross-cutting domain, students from various educational backgrounds can pursue this program, provided they are committed. However, it is beneficial if secondary school studies included subjects such as Social Sciences, Human Sciences, Economic Sciences, Secretarial Studies, or other related fields.
Required documents: Identification Card (ID card)
Secondary school Diploma
Passport photo
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Exit and Career Profile

Graduates from the Department of Public Administration and Good Governance are well-equipped to pursue a variety of career paths in both the public and private sectors. Potential career opportunities include:

Human Resource Managers in public and private sectors
Executive Directors in public and private sectors
Credit Officers in banks and other financial institutions
Marketing Managers in public and private enterprises
Budget Controllers in public and private enterprises
Branch Managers of banks and financial institutions
Technical Advisors for small and medium enterprises, and central government ministries
Project/Program Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation Managers
Non-Profit Organization Managers
Diplomacy and Consulting Roles
Journalism
Academia
Politician
Executive Secretary of a district, sector, or cell
Governor of a province or other government institutions
Team Leader in Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and civil societies
Political Advisor to the Parliament, political parties, and other political sectors
Administrator in hospitals, health centers, and other social institutions
Conflict Manager in public and private organizations

Contacts of the Head of Department

Names: Mr. UWIMANA Claude

E-mail: uclaude@ines.ac.rw/claudeuwimana7@gmail.com

Tel: +250788555527/+250 788299281

Offered Modules

Year 1

N^o	Module Title	N^o of credits	Semester
1	English French for General Purpose	10	1
2	Introduction to Research and Academic Writing Skills	10
3	Fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology	10
4	Philosophical Studies and Ethics	10
5	Introduction to Political Sciences	20
1	Introduction to Public Administration and Good Governance	20	2
2	General sociology and Psychology	10
3	Introduction to Law	10
4	NGOs Role and Development	10
5	Principles of Management	10

Year 2

N^o	Module Title	N^o of credits	Semester
1	Entrepreneurship	10	1
2	Labor and Social Law	10
3	Administrative Law	10
4	English French for Specific Purpose	10
5	Comparative Politics	20
1	Principles of Economics	10	2
2	Principles Accounting	10
3	Development Studies	20
4	Statistical methods for Public Administration	10
5	Financial management in Public Sector	10

Year 3

N^o	Module Title	N^o of credits	Semester
1	Social and Administrative Communication Techniques	10	1
2	Policy analysis and Decision-making	20
3	Land management and urban planning	10
4	Governance and Leadership	20
1	Citizenship and Transformative Education	10	2
2	Project management	15
3	Conflict Resolution and Political Thoughts	20
4	Applied Research Methodology	15

Year 4

N^o	Module Title	N^o of credits	Semester
1	Rural Economy and Management	10	1
2	Public Sector Management	10
3	Organization Behavior and Human Resources Management	15
4	Advanced Public Administration	10
5	Local Government Administration	10
1	Seminar and Assessment of Public Administration and Good Governance	10	2
2	Ethics and Professionalism in Public Administration	10
3	Industrial Attachment	20
4	Research Project	20