Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and International Relations
Lusaka, Zambia
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and International Relations offers a comprehensive understanding of governance, public policy, and international relations. Students will engage in critical thinking about political systems, policy development, and the complexities of global affairs. The program emphasizes practical skills and theoretical knowledge, preparing graduates for various roles within public and non-profit sectors.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international organizations, and public service. Potential roles include policy analyst, public affairs consultant, and diplomat, among others.
Introduction
The aims of the programme are as follows:
- To provide sufficient knowledge of the public administration and international relations disciplines including their main theoretical frameworks and interrelationships with other social science disciplines.
- To equip students with an ability to deploy skills and knowledge in a range of contemporary themes surrounding the applications of public administration and international relations.
- To encourage scholarship and research in the advancing fields of international relations and public administration.
- To provide a solid understanding of current and historical events that have shaped international relations.
- To explain the importance of being aware and respectful of ethical issues and responsible citizenship in the professional context of public administration.
- To equip students with alternative moral and ethical frameworks for analysing and assessing contemporary debates related to public administration and international relations.
- To produce graduates who think critically, innovatively and adaptively in the light of dynamic social, economic, and political changes.
- To motivate students to participate in community life as active citizens.
- To develop students’ research and analytical skills including their capacity to construct logical arguments and think critically.
- To analyse political, social, economic and legal factors that influence international relations and public administration practice.
- To enable students to think as researchers, developing a critical eye for statistics and data analysis.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Unicaf University is in partnership with the Unicaf Scholarship programme which is one of the most generous scholarship programmes available. The programme supports eligible students and provides opportunities for studies towards the programmes offered by Unicaf University at a fraction of the cost. Unicaf has already offered more than US $100 million worth of scholarships to students helping them to study towards internationally recognised qualifications. The primary objective of the Unicaf Scholarship Programme is to make high-quality education affordable and accessible. Supported programmes have a strong professional and vocational focus delivered with an international perspective to ensure that students are prepared for work in the global marketplace and receive a return on their education investment.
Curriculum
Foundation course
| Module | Credits |
| Induction Module | 0.00 |
| Introduction to Bachelor Degree | 0.00 |
Year 1
| Module | Credits |
| Introduction to Management | 12.00 |
| Statistics I | 12.00 |
| Computer Systems | 12.00 |
| Marketing | 12.00 |
| Administrative Law | 12.00 |
| Academic Writing | 12.00 |
| Introduction to International Relations Theories | 12.00 |
| International Politics: An Introduction | 12.00 |
| Introduction to Public Administration | 12.00 |
| History of Political Thought | 12.00 |
Year 2
| Module | Credits |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 12.00 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 12.00 |
| Public International Law | 12.00 |
| International Human Rights | 12.00 |
| Foreign Policy and Analysis | 12.00 |
| Local Government and Administration | 12.00 |
| Public Financing and Budgeting | 12.00 |
| Public Management | 12.00 |
| Peace, War and Conflict | 12.00 |
| Public Opinion | 12.00 |
Year 3
| Module | Credits |
| Human Resources | 12.00 |
| Organisational Behaviour | 12.00 |
| Principles of Sociology | 12.00 |
| Project Management in the Public Sector | 12.00 |
| Anti-Politics and Democratic Crisis | 12.00 |
| Public Policy Making | 12.00 |
| Strategic Studies | 12.00 |
| Research Methods in Social Sciences | 12.00 |
| Ethics of Public Policy | 12.00 |
| The Power of Mass Media | 12.00 |
Year 4
| Module | Credits |
| Political Economy | 12.00 |
| Environmental Politics | 12.00 |
| The Politics of Migration and Refugees | 12.00 |
| International Security | 12.00 |
| National Security | 12.00 |
| Nationalism and Ethnic Politics | 12.00 |
| Propaganda: The Power of Manipulation | 12.00 |
| The European Union: Politics and Policies | 12.00 |
| Conflict and Diplomacy | 12.00 |
| Project: Final Year | 12.00 |
Program Outcome
At the end of the programme, the student will be expected to:
- Apply the public administration theories, principles and ideas to current real world situations.
- Describe the essential processes of public administration such as human and financial resource organization and management, policy-making, public budgeting and project management.
- Apply diplomacy, negotiation and conflict resolution strategies to real-world scenarios.
- Explain key fundamental ideas and concepts in international relations, including how power is gained and exercised globally, as well as how states interact with non-state actors.
- Place particular political events in broader historical, cross-national, and theoretical contexts.
- Determine the cross-cultural context of public and international organizations operating in a global setting.
- Describe the recent developments in the political, social and economic spheres and the ways these impact different countries.
- Explain the mechanisms and actors involved in the formation of public policies, as well as the impact of those policies.
- Explain key aspects of international relations such as state power, systems of governance, diplomacy, security and conflicts across different states.
- Identify the political, economic, legal, and social settings in which public policy and administration operate.
- Explain how globalization impacts the areas of international relations and public administration.
- Critically evaluate national or international policies or power dynamics.
- Describe the issues and opportunities emerging from delivering public goods and services in a diverse society.
- Coordinate effectively with others on a project.