Postgraduate Certificate In Public Administration. (PG-CPA)
The main purpose of the course is to broaden the outlook of participants and thereby improve their operational effectiveness. Specifically, the course will aim at
- Deepening their understanding of administrative concepts and processes;
- Acquainting them with the relevant theories underlying day-to-day practices in management and administration in a developing country;
- Equipping them with the basic tools and skills of management to enable them function as administrators in their respective environments; and
- Providing opportunities for the exchange of experiences and ideas and networking.
PROGRAMMECOVERAGE
I.
- Principles and Practices of Public Administration
- Principles of Management
- GhanaPublic Administration System and Public Sector Reforms
- Local Government Studies
II.
- Elements of Public Sector Economics
- Basic Principles of Economics
- PublicFinance/Budgeting
III.
- Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour
IV.
- Legal and Regulatory framework for Public Servants
.V
- Communication and Administrative Skills for the Public Administrator
VI.
- Principles of Management
REQUIREMENT
New graduate entrants to the professional cadres of the civil service, middle level administrative personnel in public boards/organisations, private sector organisations and senior officers of the Armed Forces.
DURATION:8 WEEKS
Sessions 1: Between February and May
Sessions 2: Between September and December
Time: 8:00am-4:00pm from Monday to Friday
WEEKENDS Duration:
Sessions 1: Between February and May
Sessions 2: Between September and December
Time: 4:30pm-8:00pm on Fridays
8:00am-4:00pm on Saturdays
Lectures are held onGIMPACampus.
HOW TO APPLY
An application form may be obtained from the Cashier’s Office at GIMPA or downloaded from the GIMPA Website – www.gimpa.edu.gh.
CONTACT:
The Assistant Registrar
The GIMPA School of Public Service and Governance (GSPSG) P.O. Box AH 50Achimota –Accra: Tel: 0302 401 681 – 3 Ext 2250 0r 2074
Kumasi Campus Kumasi – Tel: 050 602 4160