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Programme
Overview
| Organisation | Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration |
| Acronym of programme | EMPA |
| Programme name in main language | Executive Master in Public Administration |
| Programme level | Executive (postgraduate) level : Executive Masters and diplomas of Schools of National Administration |
| Format | Part time
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| Length of the part-time programme (summer included) | Minimum length : 24months / Maximum length : 30 months |
| Main language | English |
Number of credits
(ECTS, credit hours etc...) | ECTS |
| Tuiton fees for the whole programme | 8500 US Dollars |
| Website of the programme | http://gimpa.edu.gh/gimpaupload/Executive%20Master... |
| Email | - |
| Mission statement | The mission of the Graduate School of Governance, Leadership and Public Management is to pursue excellence in the provision of high quality training in leadership, public administration and development management for a diverse participant body through innovative programmes, outstanding faculty and superior facility. |
| Main target group(s) | The EMPA is a part-time executive program aimed at middle and senior managers from the public sector, NGO and central and local government officials. |
| Main objectives | The EMPA is specially designed to equip participants with the knowledge, attitude and skills required by Chief Executives and Administrators to effectively meet the leadership, management and administration challenges of the global world. |
| Additional information about this programme | The EMPA is a modular programme. It comprises 10 modules, 9 of which are compulsory and 1 optional.
Normally participants will complete the 10 modules in 24 months and then submit the thesis (which is optional) within 6 months after completion of the modules making a total of 30 months. |
Admission criteria
| Specific diplomas | Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification |
| Specific professional experience | A minimum of 5 years relevant working experience |
Partnerships
| Joint degree programmes with : | - |
Curriculum
| Core courses |
| Fields covered | Economics, Management / Marketing, Methodology, Other |
| Subfields of Economics | Public finance |
| Subfields of Management / Marketing | Evaluation
Performance management
Public communication
Public-private partnerships
Other |
 | Modern Management Leadership
Business Negotiation
Communication skills
Problem Solving and Decision-Making
Time Management
Computer skills and the Internet |
| Subfields of Methodology | Qualitative analysis
Quantitative analysis
Research design
Statistics |
| Other | During each three week session
the School organizes a practitioner’s forum
where prominent personalities from public/private/civil society are invited to give a two-hour lecture on topical issues. |
| Are there internships during this program ? | no |
| Is there a thesis required during this programme's curriculum ? | no |
Last update : 01/13/2009 12:12:27 PM
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