Master in Public Policy and Governance
Introduction
Master in Public Policy and Governance is a Masters program taught at Africa University, Zimbabwe. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1.5 year(s)) options.
The Master in Public Policy and Governance at Africa University is a postgraduate course designed to build fundamentals of public policy analysis for practitioners working in civil society organizations, public service, and the private sector. It focuses on public policy as a governance tool for political and institutional development, and it examines how policy formulation and implementation work from public, private, and civil society organizational perspectives.
Learning includes theoretical concepts and practical application in public, private, and non-governmental contexts. The programme runs for 18 months in full time study at the main campus, and it includes a Dissertation as part of the programme structure. Students study modules such as Introduction to Public Policy, Public Policy Analysis, and Architecture of Governance in Africa, alongside policy areas including environmental policy, health policy, governance dynamics, and citizen engagement.
Modules
- Introduction to Public Policy
- Public Policy Analysis
- Public Policy Research
- Architecture of Governance in Africa
- Environmental Policy and Peace Building
- Leadership and Public Policy in Africa
- Foundations of Development Policy
- Dynamics of Governance in Africa
- Globalisation and International Political Economic Policy
- Local Governance and Policy Development
- Health Policy and Health Care in Africa
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Master in Public Policy and Governance at Africa University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Africa University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Africa University as pre-requiste for admission in Master in Public Policy and Governance.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
A good first degree in a relevant area
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://africau.edu/program/master-in-public-policy-and-governance