Public Administration (B.Sc.)

College of Management and Social Sciences

Course Overview

The B.Sc. Public Administration programme at Salem University is designed to produce skilled, ethical, and innovative leaders for the public and non-profit sectors. Emphasizing empowerment, self-reliance, and entrepreneurship, the programme balances intellectual rigor with practical relevance. Students gain in-depth knowledge of administrative systems, public policy, human resource management, and organizational communication, all within the framework of national development and global impact.

Grounded in a multidisciplinary approach, the programme explores political, social, and economic structures influencing public administration. Students engage with contemporary issues, policies, and governance models while cultivating leadership, analytical, and communication skills. Emphasis is placed on responsible and responsive leadership that values human lives, fosters national development, and promotes ethical service delivery.

Course detail

AWARD TITLE

B.Sc.

START DATE

September 2025

DURATION

4 years

STUDY MODE

Full-time

CAMPUS

Nigeria, Lokoja

Teaching and Learning

Learning Methods:

  • Interactive lectures and tutorials

  • Case studies and real-world simulations

  • Fieldwork and community-based projects

  • Seminar presentations and term papers

  • Leadership and ethics workshops

  • Guest lectures by public sector professionals

Assessment Structure:

  • Continuous assessment (tests, assignments, field reports) – 40%

  • Final semester examinations – 60%

  • Class attendance (minimum 85%)

  • Seminar and oral presentations

Modules

  1. Elements of Public Administration: Explores the nature, scope, and functions of public administration, its role in national development, and models such as classical, systems, and human relations.
  2. Administrative Leadership: Focuses on leadership theories and practices in public administration with an emphasis on ethical decision-making and transformational leadership.
  3. Inter-Governmental Relations: Examines federalism, fiscal responsibility, and interactions among federal, state, and local governments, including policy-making and implementation.
  4. Organizational Communication: Covers interpersonal, formal, and informal communication systems within organizations, including communication barriers, report writing, and drafting official documents.
  5. Human Resources Management: Studies the strategic and cultural aspects of managing people in public organizations, including recruitment, industrial relations, and collective bargaining.
  6. Public Administration and Emergency Management: Introduces administrative frameworks and coordination strategies in disaster response and emergency policy-making.
  7. Nigerian Government and Administration: Provides a detailed look into Nigeria’s administrative structure, institutions, civil service systems, and public policies.
  8. Personnel Management: Offers insights into the planning, recruitment, training, and development of personnel in the public sector.

Career

Graduates can pursue diverse careers such as:

  • Civil Service Officer

  • Policy Analyst

  • Human Resources Manager

  • Local Government Administrator

  • Public Relations Officer

  • Development Project Manager

  • Legislative Assistant

  • NGO/INGO Program Coordinator

  • Diplomatic Service Officer

  • Political Advisor

Entry Requirements

To gain admission into the 100-level B.Sc. Public Administration programme, candidates must:

  • Possess five (5) O’ Level credit passes at not more than two sittings in WASSCE, NECO, GCE, or equivalent.

Candidates applying for admission into 100 level undergraduate programmes must possess a minimum of five (5) ‘O’ level credit passes at not more than two (2) sittings in WASC, GCE, NECO or its equivalent. Awaiting result is also accepted.

  1. JAMB UTME result print-out.
  2. SSCE/NECO Result (Awaiting Result Accepted).
  3. Two Passport Photographs.
  4. A Letter of Sponsorship, stating the commitment to pay the prescribed fees.
  5. National Identification Number (NIN)
  6. A Reference Letter from a spiritual mentor, vouching for your character

Candidates applying for Direct Entry into 200 level must possess the following

  1. Jamb direct entry form
  2. A/L, IJMB, OND or NCE in the relevant courses.
  3. SSCE/NECO Result (Awaiting Result Accepted)
  4. Two Passport Photographs.
  5. A Letter of Sponsorship, stating the commitment to pay the prescribed fees.
  6. National Identification Number (NIN)
  7. A Reference Letter from a spiritual mentor, vouching for your character.

Fees and Funding

The course fees you’ll pay and the funding available to you depends on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. Visit the links below to find the Undergraduate section.

 
More information

Find out about grants, bursaries, scholarships and living costs in our undergraduate taught fees and funding section.

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