Undergraduate
B.Sc. Public Administration
Explore government, public management and the legal foundations of public administration.
At a glance
- Qualification
- B.Sc. Public Administration
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Study mode
- Fully online
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business & Management
About this program
Public institutions run on people who can manage staff, budgets and policy well. This degree covers public administration, government, public finance, personnel management, administrative law and public service ethics, so you can lead with both the know-how and the qualification. Delivered fully online (ODL) through the LMS, so you study around your job and finish with a standard University of Abuja B.Sc.
Who it’s for: civil and public servants, local government staff, officers in parastatals and agencies, NGO and community workers, and anyone preparing to move into public sector leadership.
Entry requirements
B.Sc. Public Administration: A minimum of five credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Government and any two from Economics, Commerce, Accounting, Geography, History and Other relevant Social Science subjects obtained at not more than two (2) sittings in the relevant subjects from any recognized examination bodies such as SSCE/WASC, GCE ‘O’ Level, NECO, NABTEB or TC II.
What you’ll study
Explore the courses by level and semester, including credit units and course status where supplied.
100 level
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PAD101 | Elements of Public Administration | 3 |
| PUB101 | Introduction to Public Administration I | 3 |
| UA-PAD103 | Elements of Government | 2 |
| UA-PAD105 | Introduction to Public Leadership | 2 |
| UA-PAD107 | Healthcare Service Administration | 2 |
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PUB102 | Introduction to Public Administration II | 3 |
| PUB106 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| UA-PAD102 | Public Management in a Heterogeneous Society | 2 |
| UA-PAD104 | Elements of Nigerian Legal System I | 2 |
| UA-PAD106 | Accounting for Public Administration | 3 |
| UA-PAD108 | Citizens Sector in Public Administration | 2 |
200 level
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PAD201 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |
| PAD205 | Office Administration | 2 |
| PUB103 | Mathematics for Public Administration I | 3 |
| PUB211 | Nigerian Government and Administration | 3 |
| UA-PAD203 | Theory and Practice of Local Administration | 2 |
| UA-PAD207 | Statistics for Public Administration | 3 |
| UA-PAD209 | Tourism Administration in Nigeria | 2 |
| UA-PAD211 | Introduction to Administrative Law | 2 |
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PAD202 | Nigerian Government and Administration | 2 |
| PAD204 | Political and Bureaucratic Corruption | 2 |
| PUB104 | Mathematics for Public Administration II | 3 |
| PUB200 | Introduction to Law | 3 |
| PUB216 | Element of Government | 3 |
| UA-PAD206 | Social Psychology | 2 |
| UA-PAD208 | Local Government Finance | 2 |
| UA-PAD210 | Structure of Nigerian Economy | 2 |
| UA-PAD212 | Public Administration and Political Economy | 2 |
| UA-PAD214 | Introduction to Political Science | 2 |
300 level
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PUB201 | Statistics for Public Administration I | 3 |
| PUB209 | Office Management I | 3 |
| PUB307 | Introduction to Local Government | 2 |
| PUB319 | Intergovernmental Relations | 2 |
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PUB202 | Statistics for Public Administration II | 3 |
| PUB210 | Office Management II | 2 |
| PUB213 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| PUB312 | Rural and Community Development | 3 |
| PUB316 | Public Finance | 2 |
400 level
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PUB305 | Public Personnel Administration I | 2 |
| PUB309 | Research Methodology I | 2 |
| PUB311 | Administration Thought | 3 |
| PUB313 | Administrative Law | 3 |
| PUB315 | Public Service Ethics and Accountability | 2 |
| PUB405 | Nigerian Local Government | 3 |
| PUB411 | Theory and Practice of Planning | 2 |
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PUB306 | Public Personnel Administration II | 2 |
| PUB310 | Research Methodology II | 2 |
| PUB314 | Administrative Behavior | 3 |
| PUB318 | Traditional Admin System in Nigeria | 3 |
| PUB320 | Organizational & Administrative Theory | 3 |
500 level
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PUB407 | Project Management | 3 |
| PUB409 | Social and Welfare Administration | 3 |
| PUB415 | Public Policy Analysis | 3 |
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PUB412 | Development Administration | 3 |
| PUB416 | Comparative Public Administration | 3 |
| PUB418 | Public Enterprises Management | 3 |
| PUB420 | Public Financial Management | 3 |
| PUB490 | Research Project | 6 |
Tuition & payment options
Review the schedule for your student category, including acceptance charges and instalment options.
Undergraduate (Domestic)
| Charge | Amount (NGN) | When payable |
|---|---|---|
| Core tuition | ₦125,000.00 | Each session |
| Administrative fees | ₦60,000.00 | Each session |
| Technology & resource fee | ₦20,000.00 | Each session |
| Acceptance fee | ₦30,000.00 | New students only |
| New-student session total | ₦235,000.00 | Excludes completion charges |
Pay in full or in three instalments
Full payment: ₦235,000.00
- First instalment (50%)₦117,500.00
- Second instalment (40%)₦94,000.00
- Third instalment (10%)₦23,500.00
Acceptance is payable by new students only. Instalments cover the session charges and acceptance where applicable; any completion charge is separate. Confirm payment deadlines with the Centre.
Undergraduate (International)
| Charge | Amount (USD) | When payable |
|---|---|---|
| Core tuition | US$750.00 | Each session |
| Administrative fees | US$50.00 | Each session |
| Technology & resource fee | US$20.00 | Each session |
| Acceptance fee | US$20.00 | New students only |
| New-student session total | US$840.00 | Excludes completion charges |
Pay in full or in three instalments
Full payment: US$840.00
- First instalment (50%)US$420.00
- Second instalment (40%)US$336.00
- Third instalment (10%)US$84.00
Acceptance is payable by new students only. Instalments cover the session charges and acceptance where applicable; any completion charge is separate. Confirm payment deadlines with the Centre.
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