Governance and Public Affairs

The Bachelor of Arts in Governance and Public Affairs (BAGPA) prepares you to become an ethical, effective, and socially responsible leader equipped for management and technical careers in public policy, governance, and program administration. You will study governance, public administration, political science, diplomacy, international relations, and the social sciences while developing the critical thinking, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills needed to address complex public issues.

You can take this course as a pre-law program.

Program

Title

Bachelor of Arts in Governance and Public Affairs

Degree

Code

AB-GPA
School School of Diplomacy and Governance (SDG)

Program

Length

9 trimesters
Careers

Public Administrator

Policy Officer/Analyst

Programme/Project

Manager 

Legal Officer

Political Scientist

Protocol Officer

Public Affairs Officer

Researcher

Academician

Civil Servant

Conference Organizer

Development Worker

Government Relations Coordinator

This program is ideal if you are passionate about public service and creating positive social change. You will learn to analyze governance systems and public policies, develop practical and evidence-based solutions, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and make ethical decisions that promote justice, transparency, and accountability. Guided by collaboration and lifelong learning, you will graduate prepared for careers in government, public administration, advocacy, policy-making, and related fields.

See the Program Specification for detailed information about the curriculum, learning outcomes, and course requirements. 

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