Mulungushi University
&
Chalimbana Local Government Training Institute
| HEA Reference No. | PGD |
| Name of Learning Programme | Postgraduate Diploma in Local Government Administration |
1.0. Programme Purpose
The main purpose of this Post Graduate Diploma programme is to create a cadre of senior council employees who will possess the appropriate mix of skills, knowledge and attitude to run the local government system effectively and efficiently.
2.0. Programme Objectives:
The programme is designed in such a way that upon completion the graduates should be able to:
- Operate within the confines of the laws that govern the operations of local government system.
- Effectively conduct research.
- Apply e-governance as an administrative strategy.
- Efficiently and effectively manage human resources.
- Apply the best practices of local government system.
- Utilise available resources effectively and efficiently.
- Provide services within the minimum acceptable standards to their local communities.
- Discharge and utilise limited public financial resources effectively and efficiently.
- Adequately facilitate policy formulation process.
- Analyse corporate governance issues that organisations face.
- Facilitate sustainable local development at community level.
- Effectively Plan and Manage projects.
- Relate theory to practice.
3.0. Course Duration
Eighteen (18) months designed on semester basis. The entire programme to be conducted in three (3) semesters.
4.0. Course Outline
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| PGD 811 | Administrative Law |
| PGD 821 | Research Methods |
| PGD 831 | e-Governance |
| PGD 841 | Human Resource Management |
| PGD 851 | Administration of Local Authorities |
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| PGD 812 | Financial Management for Local Authorities |
| PGD 822 | Public Policy Analysis |
| PGD 832 | Service Delivery Planning & Implementation |
| PGD 842 | Comparative Local Government Administration |
| PGD 852 | Local Government Legal Framework |
Third Semester
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| PGD 911 | Corporate Governance & Leadership |
| PGD 921 | Strategic Planning & Management |
| PGD 931 | Local Economic Development |
| PGD 941 | Project Planning & Management |
| PGD 900 | Research Project |
5.0. Teaching Strategies
Learning shall constitute lectures, projects, discussions, presentations, visual aids, field trips, assignments, case studies, practical training and Virtual sessions.
6.0. Entry Requirements:
6.1. First degree from a recognized university with at least one (1) year of working experience in local government.
6.2. Diploma from a recognized training institution with at least five (5) years working experience in local government.