Postgraduate Certificate In Public Administration. (PG-CPA) – erykme.com

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.

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

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