MPA

Master of Public Administration

MPA

List of Academic Staff

Names	Status and Qualification	Research Interests
A.R.Bakare	Senior Lecturer & Ag. Head of Department B.Sc.(Ilorin);M.Sc.(Ibadan);Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Legislative Studies, Election, Democratic Studies and Comparative Politics
H.A.Saliu	Professor B.Sc.(Kano);M.Sc.(Ife);Ph.D.(Kano)	International Relations & Conflict Management
F.A.Aremu	Professor B.Sc.    (Jos);     M.Sc.    (Sokoto);            Ph.D.(Japan); Dip. (Adult Edu.)	Research Methodology, Public Policy, International Relations
E.O.Ojo	Professor B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ibadan)	Comparative Politics, Federalism, Democratisation & Political Communication
A.J.Omede	Professor B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Unilag)	Strategic Studies, International Relations, Political Economy
L.Saka	Reader B.Sc.,M.Sc.(Ibadan),Ph.D.(Sintok), Diploma (Federal Studies, Fribourg)	Peace, Conflict and Development Studies, International Relations and Refugee Studies
A.A. Muhammad	Reader B.Sc.,M.Sc.(Ilorin);Ph.D.(ABUZaria)	Federalism, Political Parties and Legislative Studies
O.M. Adebiyi	Senior Lecturer B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Democratization, Electoral Studies and Comparative Politics
A.J.Edun	Lecturer I B.Sc.(Sokoto);M.Sc.(Ilorin);Ph.D.(ABU, Zaria); MPA, PGDE (Ilorin)	International Relations, Conflict Management, Regional Integration
A.A.Isiaq	Lecturer I B.Sc.,M.Sc.(Ilorin),Ph.D.(KWASU, Malete)	Comparative Institutions, Traditional Institutions
A.T. Awotunde	Lecturer I B.Sc., M.Sc., MPA, PGDE (Ilorin); Ph.D.(Babcock)	Comparative Politics and Public Administration

Introduction

The programme is designed to be an intensive professional programme to meet the increasing demands of the labour market for specialist in administration in Nigeria and beyond.

Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is directed at offering world class research and practical oriented teaching in the sub-field of public Administration for interested candidates from within and outside Nigeria with the bid to meet increasing demands for trained specialists in this area of study.

Aim and Objectives

The aim of the programme is to deliver research and practical oriented specialized postgraduate programme in international studies to meet the growing demand for well expertise in this field of specialization. Providing an advanced and specialised training in public administration and management; and Train high calibre manpower for the public and private sectors in Nigeria.

Admission Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of five O’Level Credits including English Language and Mathematics, and any other three subjects in WAEC or its equivalent.

Candidates will be required to hold atleast a Honour degree in any field from the University of Ilorin or any other recognised University.

Duration of the Programme

The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 18 calendar months and a maximum of 24 calendar months.

The part-time programme shall run for a minimum of 30 calendar months.

Detailed Course Description

MPA841 Political Economy of Nigeria                                                                             3Credits

The    interaction    of   economics    and    politics    in    Nigeria    social          formation, structure and economic organization and objectives, social forces and governmental policy out-comes; problem of colonialism, neo-colonialism dependency in Nigeria. 45h (T); C

MPA842 Research and Quantitative Methods in Public Administration 3Credits

The nature and scope of research in Public Administration; pure applied research; documentary research, the case study method; the comparative approach; interview and participant observation. Statistical techniques with particular emphasis on application and modification of public data. Techniques covered include regression analysis, analysis of variance, analysis of co-variance and factors analysis, as well as computer solutions to these problems.45h(T);C

MPA 843   Concepts and Practice of Organizational Management                       3 Credits

Nature and scope of administrative management; major tools and techniques of management and application, Project Management, PPBS, MBO, Network Analysis PERT, CPM, etc.45h(T);C

MPA844 Administrative Law                                                                                    3Credits

A comparative study of the general principles of administrative law. The Application of these principles to Nigerian administration and the Emergence of Nigerian administrative law.45h(T);C

MPA 845      The Nigerian Public Administration                                                 3 Credits

Review of administration from the earliest times through the colonial era to the present. The environment of Nigerian Public Administration. The Structure, functioning and processes of the governmental administrative institutions at the Federal, State and Local levels. The role of public Administration in national development.45h(T);C

MPA846 Local Government Administration                                                                                    3Credits

An introduction to the theories and principles of decentralization in Government. Problems of local government organization, finances, and Staffing. Impact of party politics. Political and administrative problems of Rapid urbanization. Local Government and national development.45(T);E

MPA847 Inter-Governmental Relations                                                                                           3Credits

The concepts and type of inter-governmental relations: analysis of Dimensions of governmental relations in Nigeria and selected countries With emphasis on the constitutional jurisdictional, administrative, fiscal and political aspects, mixed realities of inter-governmental relations.45(T);E

MPA848   Public Policy Analysis                                                                                                    3Credits

A study of the nature of policy and dynamics of public policy formulation. A comparative study of approaches to policy formulation stating the Foundation of a familiarity with Nigerian experiences at federal, state and Local government levels. 45h (T); C

MPA849 Management of Public Enterprises                                                             3Credits

A review of the origin, growth and management of public enterprises, Achievement, problems and prospects. The management of functional Areas of public enterprises. A study of experience of selected African and Foreign countries in the management of public enterprises.45h(T);E

MPA 850            Organizational and Administrative Theory I                                                3 Credits Introduction to the theory and practices of administration with emphasis on modern organization theory, organization and functioning of governmental, administrative systems, bureaucracy.45h(T);C

MPA 851        Organization and Administrative Theory II                                 3 Credits Organizationbehaviorandmanagementprocessesinthesettingofgovernmental administration. Planning,       Forecasting, programming, corporate management, principles of departmental organization and programme-oriented organization for ministries. An analysis of organization theories and the irrelevance to public administration.45h(T);C

MPA852 Development Administration I                                                                             3Credits

The nature of underdevelopment panning models. An overview of various schools of economic thought. Specific problems of less-developed countries. National cultures and political and administrative systems. The giving of assistance, types of foreign aid; problems of working with aid givers.45h(T);E

MPA 853        Development Administration II                                                      3 Credits

National planning in free-enterprise centrally planned and mixed economies. Problems of the transfer of administrative capability from one country to another, Political and administrative development. Unilateral and Multilateral approaches. The role of the innovators. Strategies of administrative development.45h(T);E

MPA 854        International Administration I                                                        3 Credits

Nature and role of international institutions, the concepts of international civil service, administering international organizations, structure, recruitment, career patterns, behavioural issues etc, of the international civil service commission, decision-making in international organization.45h(T);E

MPA 855        International Administration II                                                       3 Credits

International Administrative law, management of multilateral and bilateral cooperation (and   technical    cooperation) including cooperation among the developing countries; case studies based on the administration of the United Nations system or the Organization of African Unity system.45h(T);E

MPA856 Human Resources (Personnel) Management I                                                             3Credits

Man, and work in a historical context. Leadership and motivation. Significance of human resources in relation to achieving national developmental goals. Education and training aspects of human resources.45h(T);E

MPA857 Human Resources (Personnel) Management II                                                           3Credits

The nature and scope of human resources management in public organization. Introduction to the use of some modern tools and techniques of personnel management such as interviewing job evaluation and job analysis, collective bargaining and performance appraisal. Significance of developing a personnel policy system.45h(T);E

MPA858 Public Financial Management I                                                                                     3Credits

Basic concepts in Public Finance. Budgeting at the Federal State and Local Levels, Local taxation and revenues, budgeting and financial management in local government. Financial communication, internal audit in local government, local government finance in selected countries.45h(T);C

MPA859 Public Financial Management II                                                                                     3Credit

Basic concepts in public finance. Principles of financial administration; banking budgeting; budgeting classification and techniques, the integration of budget with planning process, budgeting and the political process, borrowing and revenue administration. Collection, preservation and distribution of public funds, with the coordination of public finances and expenditures. Problems of auditing and financial accountability.45h(T);E

MPA 860     The Nigerian Planning and Budgeting System                              3 Credits

National development planning models. Examination of planning and budgetary system in the various levels of government in Nigeria. The role of the civil service in the process, factors influencing the planning and budgeting system. Revenue allocation and budgeting systems.45h(T);C

MPA 861   Local Government Finance                                                             3 Credits

Analysis of the structure and administration of public finance in local governments includes the financing of services through municipal taxation and other revenue sources, debt administration and implications of the budgetary process.45h(T);E

MPA862 Labour and Productivity Analysis                                                                       3Credits

Theories about the nature of work and labour utilization within an organization. Methods or systems and procedures such as simplification, work measurement and motivation techniques necessary for productivity improvement.45h(T);E

MPA 863    Administrative Re-organization                                                       3 Credits

Theories of administrative reform. Process of administrative reform, diagnosis, objectives, strategies, and evaluation. Comparative analysis of administrative reforms in a number of developed and developing countries.45h(T);E

MPA864 Programmes and Project Analysis                                                                       3Credits

An examination of the objectives, goals and methods for achieving governmental programmes. The necessity for programme planning. Principles and methods of project analysis. Estimation of potential demands and flow of resources. Project linkages and design.45h(T);E

MPA 865    Labour–Management Relation in the Public Sector                                3 Credits

Principles and current issues in public sector labour relations, collective bargaining andthemeritconcepts,scopeofbargaining:representation;selection,unfair practices, grievance procedures, bilateralism and the management process.45h(T);E

MPA 866            Public Sector Accounting                                                           3Credits

Accounting Principle sand practices of governmental and other non-profit organization. Fund Accounting Revenue and Expenditure statements. Assets and liabilities reporting. Accounting for local government, hospitals and educational institutions. Government parastatals accounting. Public Audit and Accountability. Accounting and information methods for governmental institutions.45h(T);E

MPA867             Seminar                                                                                        1Credit

A seminar paper is to be presented by each student on a topic approved by the department.45h(P);C

MPA899             Dissertation                                                                                    5Credits

A research project to be written on a topic approved by the Department an outcome of the attachment to public/private establishments.225h(P);C

Graduation Requirements

The MPA degree is awarded to students who successfully complete at least forty-five credit (45)including all the compulsory (36 Units) and a minimum of (9) elective courses.

Summary

Core Courses:MPA841(3),MPA842(3),MPA843(3),MPA844(3),MPA845(3),MPA848(3),MPA850

(3),MPA851(3),MPA858(3),MPA860(3),MPA867(1),MPA899(5). 36Units

Elective Courses:MPA846(3),MPA847(3),MPA849(3),MPA852(3),MPA853(3),MPA854(3),MPA855

(3),MPA856(3),MPA857(3),MPA859(3),MPA861(3),MPA862(3),MPA863(3),MPA864(3),MPA865(3),MPA866(3).48Units