ND, Public Administration

The National Diploma (ND) in Public Administration is designed to produce competent middle-level manpower for efficient administration in the public service and related organizations. The programme provides students with sound knowledge of governmental structures, public sector management, policy implementation, financial administration, and community development. It is structured in accordance with NBTE minimum academic standards and combines classroom instruction, practical training, and the Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) to prepare graduates for effective service delivery in public and private institutions.

O’Level Requirement

The West Africa School Certificate (SSCE), General Certificate of Education, Ordinary Level (GCE O’ level), Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC) or any other equivalent qualification with credit pass in English Language, Mathematics, Government/History compulsory and any 2 other subjects from the followings: Economics; Commerce; Agricultural Science/Biology/Health Science; CRK/IRK; Home Economics/Home Management Business Studies Statistics Civic Education; Photography; Fisheries.

Jamb Requirement

English Language, Government, Economics and any other one 

UTME score: 100

To be awarded the National Diploma (ND) in Public Administration, a student must:

• Successfully complete and pass all prescribed courses in ND I and ND II

• Complete the mandatory SIWES programme and submit an approved report

• Earn the minimum total credit units as stipulated by NBTE

• Attain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00

• Meet all institutional, academic, and administrative regulations

Graduates may be employed as:

• Administrative Officer / Assistant

• Clerical Officer in public service

• Local Government Administrative Assistant

• Records and Personnel Officer

• Community Development Assistant

• Administrative Support Staff in NGOs and private organizations