Programme Synopsis

Goal

The goal of the programme is to produce highly qualified and specialised professional managers to play diverse managerial and policy management roles to meet the growing needs of both the private and public sectors. 

Objective

The objectives of the MSc. (Public Policy and Management) programme are to:

1. develop the capacity of students to be critical and analytical in leadership and managerial roles for effective management of firms in diverse industries;
2. equip students with the critical view of the theories and principles in public policy and management in order to leverage diverse capabilities in managing organisations in both the public and private sectors;
3. develop the ability of students for critical understanding of contemporary best practices and in-depth knowledge of the competing perspectives of managing change and organisational development; and
4. enhance the analytic ability of students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in efficient and effective management of the public sector.

WHAT CONTENT ARE AVAILABLE FOR LEARNERS?

Textbooks, slides, published articles, data files, and Open-source software are available. Learning materials are loaded unto the Open-source Moodle Learning Management System (LMS).

TEACHING/DELIVERY METHODOLOGY

The delivery is a blended approach of face-face and self-learning sessions.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Support services available to students include facilitators for both face-to-face and online engagements, centre co-ordinators to provide administrative support, and Learning Management System to help students learn continuously.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates from the MSc. Public Policy and Management programme are employable as managers, policy analysts, consultants, and researchers in both private and institutions of diverse sectors. They are also strongly placed to be assigned higher roles in their current organisations. Graduates can also enrol on PhD studies for careers in academia.

WHO SHOULD ENROL ON THIS PROGRAMME?

The programme is suitable for entry-level, middle-level, and top-level professionals, policy analysts, public policy consultants, as well as researchers in the field of policy and management. The MSc. Public Policy and Management is also suitable for individuals who aspire to these roles.

ELIGIBILITY

Graduates from a recognised University with Public Policy concentration or professional Public Policy qualifications (PCPPA, CIAMC, CIPR).

PROGRAM FEE

The MSc. Public Policy and Management costs GHS 8150 per year.

CERTIFICATE

On successful completion of the programme, the student would be awarded an MSc. degree in Public Policy and Management by the University of Cape Coast.

ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATION

Candidates are assessed through presentations, assignments, and attendance/participation which constitute 40%. End-of-semester examination constitutes 60%.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The MSc. Public Policy and Management is by course work and research. It is normally done in two academic years of three semesters with a minimum credit load of 60.