Public Administration
Public Administration
Postgraduate Program
Welcome to the Public Administration department. We offer a comprehensive range of postgraduate programs designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career.
Our faculty members are dedicated researchers and educators who bring extensive industry experience to the classroom.
Available Specializations
- Human Resources Management
- Project Management
- Local Government Administration
- Public Policy Analysis and Methods
Admission Requirements
a. O’level
5 O’ level credits to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other 2 subjects obtained at not more than two sittings.
b. Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
The candidate must be a graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University with at least a Third Class degree or a minimum of lower Credit in the Higher National Diploma, HND, from a recognized Institution
c. Master’s Degree (MSc)
i. The candidate must have a first degree in Public Administration or any related discipline courses with an FCGPA of not less than 2.5 from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University
ii. A candidate with a Postgraduate Diploma in public Administration or from allied discipline such as Marketing, Accountancy, Cooperative Economics and Management, Business Administration and Banking & Finance with an FCGPA of not less than 3.00 may also be admitted provided the University Matriculation requirements are satisfied
Master’s in Public Administration (MPA)
i. The candidate must have a first degree in Management Science courses with an FCGPA of not less than 2.5 from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University
ii. A candidate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration with an FCGPA of not less than 3.00 may also be admitted provided the University Matriculation requirements are satisfied
d. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree
A candidate who holds a master’s degree in Public Administration with an FCGPA not less than 3.50 on a 5 Point Scale or an average of 60%, from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University may be admitted provided the University Matriculation requirement is satisfied
8. MBA
a. O’level
5 O’ level credits to include English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other 2 subjects obtained at not more than two sittings.
b. Master’s Degree (MBA)
i. The candidate must have a first degree in the relevant discipline with an FCGPA of not less than 2.5 from Nnamdi Azikiwe University or a recognized University
ii. A candidate with a Postgraduate Diploma with an FCGPA of not less than 3.00 may also be admitted provided the University Matriculation requirements are satisfied
