Master of Science Degree in Local Governance Studies Mlgs

Master of Science Degree in Local Governance Studies Mlgs is a Masters program taught at Midlands State University, Zimbabwe. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (18 months) options.

The Master of Science Degree in Local Governance Studies (MLGS) at Midlands State University builds analytical skills to resolve contemporary local governance service delivery challenges. You study local government administration and management, local government financing, local government human capital management, inclusive service delivery, housing policy and estates management, environmental policy and management in local authorities, leadership, governance and accountability, policy making and governance, and intergovernmental relations.

The programme lasts 18 months and has an actual credit load of 288, with a minimum of 270 and a maximum of 360. It includes a dissertation module (MLGS 832) completed as a supervised research project addressing contemporary problems in the local government field. It is oriented toward applied action research, development-oriented professional leadership and management, and problem-solving and decision-making for changing environments.

Modules

• MLGS 731 Local Government Administration and Management
• MLGS 732 Local Government Financing
• MLGS 733 Local Government Human Capital Management
• MLGS 734 Inclusive Service Delivery
• MLGS 736Environmental Policy and Management in Local Authorities
• MLGS 738 Housing Policy and Estates Management
• MLGS 739 Research Methods and Statistics
• MLGS 740 Leadership, Governance and Accountability
• MLGS 741 Policy Making and Governance
• MLGS 742 Intergovernmental Relations
• MLGS 831Gender and Development in Local Governance
• MLGS 832 Dissertation

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science Degree in Local Governance Studies Mlgs at Midlands State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Midlands State University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Midlands State University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science Degree in Local Governance Studies Mlgs.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Normal Entry: A 2.1 pass in BSc Honours Local Governance Studies

Special Entry: A general degree and any other qualification line with the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework (ZNQF)

Please check detail of study units at https://www.msu.ac.zw/master-of-science-degree-in-local-governance-studies-mlgs

• Civil Service
• Local authorities
• Provincial and Metropolitan Councils
• Public and private sector
• Colleges
• Non-governmental organisations
• Consultancy
• Further education in Doctoral Studies in Local Governance Studies and in Public Administration and Management