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National Certificate Programme

National Certificate in Public Administration & Management

NCPA · Two years

Programme Overview

The National Certificate in Public Administration and Management introduces students to the principles and practices of administration, management and public-sector operations. It provides practical knowledge applicable in government institutions, local authorities, NGOs and other organisations.

The programme covers bookkeeping, records management, public administration, communication, management and public finance. Students also study public office management, economics, computer applications, entrepreneurship, public policy, public-private partnerships, good governance, administrative ethics, administrative law and local government financing.

Real-life projects and industrial training help learners relate their studies to practical administrative situations. The programme supports entry-level opportunities in public administration, office administration, local government, community organisations and NGOs, and provides a foundation for further study.

AwardNational Certificate
DurationTwo years
Programme codeNCPA
Modules25
Credit units95
Modules & Credit Units

25 modules across four semesters · 95 total credit units

ModuleCodeCU
BookkeepingNCBK1114
Fundamentals of Records ManagementNCRM1145
Basic Public Administration & ManagementNCPA1114
Real Life Project INCPA1154
Basic Communication SkillsNCCS1123
Principles of ManagementNCPM1135

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