Diploma in Public Administration

INTRODUCTION

The Diploma in Public Administration provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to begin careers in public service or in the not-for-profit sectors. The Cyryx College diploma programme in Public Administration combines a firm theoretical foundation with an understanding of practical applications to provide students a broad knowledge of routine skills, techniques and practices with respect to various aspects of public administration. Upon completion of this course the students will be capable of understanding the public policy process, general management and administrative leadership principles, ideas of strategic management, concepts of public finance and budgeting, conflict management processes, sustainable development and many other significant areas of public administration.

This programme will enable students to understand the complex principles and concepts of public administration and management and be able to summarize and describe them in an organized way through the skills they develop during the programme. Students would improve their communication and media skills, cognitive ability, behavioral pattern in the organization, appreciate public finance and budgeting techniques and also gets an insight into the principles and functions of public leadership and management, as well as, enhance their personality as a whole to become a qualified public administration professional. By the end of this course the students would develop themselves capable of taking supervisory roles in the civil service and public-sector organizations.

COURSE AT A GLANCE

School of Business
Duration: 12 months
Course Fee Details

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OUTCOMES

Potential Careers

  • Administrative Executive
  • Senior Administrative Officer
  • Assistant Director
  • Training Coordinator
  • Director
  • Senior Planning Officer
  • Senior Accounts Officer

COURSE AT A GLANCE

School of Business
Duration: 12 months
Course Fee Details

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MODULES

  • Introduction to Public Administration
  • Strategic Management and Public Policy
  • Administrative Leadership and Management
  • Technology and Public Management
  • Executive Communication and Media
  • Public Finance and Budgeting Process
  • Negotiation and Conflict Management
  • Introduction to Sustainable Development

Entry Requirements

  • Successful completion of A’ Level- (2 passes Above E/ if Dhivehi and Islam Above ‘C’) OR
  • Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR
  • Attainment of a Level 4 Foundation Study Program approved for the specific Diploma program OR

Experience Pathway:

  • Completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated), and successful completion of Cyryx College approved University Preparation Program OR
  • 20 years old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of Relevant work experience, and successful completion of Cyryx College approved University Preparation Program