Year

Semester

Courses

Key Learning Themes

Year 1

Semester I

Communicative English Language Skills I, Economics, Mathematics for Social Sciences, Moral and Ethical Education, Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn, Critical Thinking, Physical Fitness

Integration of communication, critical thinking, and foundational sciences to understand historical and social contexts.

Semester II

Communicative English Language Skills II, Introduction to Emerging Technologies, General Psychology, Entrepreneurship, Inclusiveness, Global Trends, Social Anthropology

Advancement of communication and scientific literacy while promoting social awareness and ethical responsibility.

Year 2

Semester I

Introduction to Public Administration, Administrative Communication, Introduction to Management, Computer Applications in Management, Basic Writing Skills, Microeconomics I, Statistics for Management I

Foundational knowledge in public administration and development management, improve communication, develop analytical and decision making abilities through economics and statistics, and digital competencies.

Semester II

Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics, Introduction to Development Management, Introduction to Sustainable Development, Ethics in Public Administration, Introduction to Sociology, Macroeconomics I, Statistics for Management II

The broad Understanding of governance and political systems, development concepts and ethical foundations of public administration, social behaviour and knowledge of macroeconomic principles.

Year 3

Semester I

Theories and Politics of Development, Local Government and Administration, Organization Theory and Behaviour, Public Finance and Taxation,  Public Service Delivery and E-Governance, Fundamentals of Accounting I, Principles of Marketing

Understanding of development theories and political process, and structure of local government

Semester II

Urban Governance and Administration, Project Planning and Management, Leadership and Change Management,  Research Methods in Public Administration, Mathematics for Management, Fundamentals of Accounting II

Integrating public administration with governance, project management, and financial recording and reporting techniques.

Year 4

Semester I

Public Policy Analysis and Implementation, Human Resource Management, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Governance and Management of Public Enterprises, Public Financial Administration and Budgeting, Administrative Law, Practical Attachment, Research Seminar on Public Administration-I

Legal frameworks guiding public administration.

Semester II

Governance and Management            of Non –Governmental Organizations, Law of Contract, Public Personnel Administration, Strategic Planning and Management, Materials Management, Research Seminar on Public Administration II, exit exam.

Governance and management practices in NGOs, legal principles of contracts, and advanced research abilities in public administration.