BSc Public Administration — Caleb University

Duration 4 years
Credits 120–180
Mode Full-time
Accreditation Fully accredited

I. About

About the programme.

Programme description pending.

Department Department of Political Science, International Relations & Public Administration

Faculty College of Arts, Social and Management Sciences

Code BSc-PADM

II. Curriculum

Four levels, one journey.

73 courses across 4 levels, totalling 145 credits. Each level builds on the last; the final year culminates in a capstone project.

Download the approved curriculum (PDF)

100 Level

18 courses 36 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`GST111`	Communication in English I Listening and speaking skills, reading and writing techniques, language and society. Builds the academic English foundation expected of all…	2	1	Core GST
`CULGST121`	Character in Leadership I	1	1	Core GST
`AMS101`	Principles of Management	2	1	Core
`AMS103`	Introduction to Computers	2	1	Core
`CUL-PAD101`	Elements of Public Administration	3	1	Core
`CUL-POL101`	Introduction to Political Science	2	1	Core
`CUL-PAD113`	Introduction to Sociology	2	1	Core
`POL103`	Organization of Government	2	1	Core
`CULPOL107`	Introduction to Economics	2	1	Core
`GST112`	Nigerian Peoples & Culture Indigenous cultures, value systems, social institutions, contemporary issues. Required NUC general-studies course.	2	2	Core GST
`CULGST104`	Tech Plus I	1	2	Core GST
`GST106`	Introduction to Psychology, Mind, and Sexuality Education II Migrated from the 2023 Computer Science transcript set — loaded exactly as awarded	2	2	Core GST
`AMS102`	Basic Mathematics	2	2	Core
`AMS104`	Principles of Project Management	2	2	Core GST
`CULPAD 106`	Leadership and Governance	3	2	Core
`CUL-PAD110`	Introduction to Globalization	2	2	Core
`CUL-PAD112`	Basic Statistics	2	2	Core
`CUL-PAD108`	Introduction to Psychology	2	2	Core

200 Level

19 courses 38 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`ENT211`	Entrepreneurship & Innovation Business idea generation, opportunity recognition, business model design, startup financing. Required NUC course aligning graduates with na…	2	1	Core GST
`CULGST203`	Tech Plus II	1	1	Core GST
`CULGST221`	Character in Leadership II	1	1	Core GST
`PAD201`	Introduction to Public Administration	3	1	Core
`PAD205`	Office Administration	2	1	Core
`PAD 209`	Ecology of Public Administration	3	1	Core
`POL 213`	Gender and Politics	2	1	Core
`CULPOL211`	Politics and media	2	1	Core
`CULPOL209`	Comparative Politics	2	1	Core
`GST212`	Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence	2	2	Core GST
`CULGST204`	Introduction to French	2	2	Core GST
`CULGST206`	Psychology, Sexuality and Mind Education	2	2	Core GST
`CTC208`	Tech Plus III	0	2	Core GST
`SSC202`	Introduction to Computer and its Application	3	2	Core
`PAD202`	Nigerian Governament and Administration	2	2	Core
`PAD212`	Rural and Community Development	2	2	Core
`CUL-PAD208`	New Public Management	3	2	Core
`CULPOL210`	State-Local Government Relations	2	2	Core
`POL204`	Foundations of Political Economy	2	2	Core

300 Level

20 courses 37 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`CULGST311`	Tech Pro Elevate I	0	1	Core GST
`CULGST321`	Character in Leadership III	1	1	Core GST
`SSC301`	Innovation in the Social Sciences	2	1	Core
`PAD301`	Administrative Theory	2	1	Core
`PAD303`	International Administration	2	1	Core
`PAD305`	Public Personnel Administration	3	1	Core
`PAD307`	Research Methods	3	1	Core
`PAD309`	Comparative Local Government	2	1	Core
`PAD311`	Public Finance	2	1	Core
`PAD313`	Administrative Law	2	1	Core
`SSC 312`	Peace and Conflict Resolution	2	2	Core
`CTC304`	IT Tech Pro Elevate II	0	2	Core GST
`ENT312`	Venture Creation	2	2	Core GST
`GST312`	Peace and Conflict Resolution	2	2	Core GST
`PAD302`	Administration Behaviour	2	2	Core
`PAD306`	Development Administration	2	2	Core
`PAD308`	E-Government	2	2	Core
`PAD310`	Inter-Governmental Relations	2	2	Core
`PAD312`	Traditional Administrative System in Nigeria	2	2	Core
`CUL-PAD320`	Gender and Administration	2	2	Core

400 Level

16 courses 34 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`CULGST407`	Works Pro Experience I	0	1	Core GST
`CULGST411`	Character in Leadership IV	2	1	Core GST
`PAD401`	Theory and Practice Planning	2	1	Core
`PAD403`	Public Police of Analysis	3	1	Core
`PAD405`	Workshop in Public Administration	2	1	Core
`PAD407`	Public Finance Administration	3	1	Core
`PAD409`	Public Service Ethics and Accountability	2	1	Core
`PAD411`	Social and Welfare Administration in Nigeria	2	1	Core
`CUL-PAD413`	Global Environment Issuing	2	1	Core
`CTC408`	Work Pro Experience II	0	2	Core GST
`PAD402`	Public Project Analysis and Management	2	2	Core
`PAD404`	Public Enterprises Management	2	2	Core
`PAD490`	Research Project	6	2	Core
`PAD408`	Comaparative Public Administration	2	2	Core
`CUL-POL416`	Metropolitan Economic Management	2	2	Core
`CUL-POL414`	Nigerian Environmental Policy	2	2	Core

Course descriptions and learning outcomes are reviewed annually in line with NUC CCMAS guidelines and industry feedback. Download the approved curriculum (PDF) →

III. Learning outcomes

What you'll be able to do.

Detailed learning outcomes for this programme are being finalised. Contact admissions for an indicative outline.

VI. Assessment

How you'll be assessed.

Continuous + summative

Each course carries continuous assessment plus a summative end-of-semester examination. Specific weights and formats are detailed in each course outline.

External examiners

In line with NUC requirements, qualified academics from other Nigerian universities review examination questions, moderate marks, and assess degree projects.

CCMAS compliance

The programme follows the National Universities Commission's Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards.

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BSc Public Administration.