Public Administration
Mission
The department of Public Administration provides a high-quality education in the field of public administration to graduate students, conducts research relevant to theory and practice, and engage in service to improve the diverse communities in which we live and work.
Vision
The Department of Public Administration will be nationally recognized for fostering the development of exceptional leaders dedicated to the ideals of public service.
Core values
- Academic rigor: provide course work that adheres to nationally accepted standards and expectations for Public Administration programmes.
- Collaboration and Community Engagement: Inspire students and faculty use theory and evidence to improve practice by partnering across campus and communities to serve areas in which they live and work.
- Collegial work environment: Maintain a welcoming, supportive and friendly work environment.
- Integrity: Instill a commitment to ethical behavior, accountability, honesty, and fairness in personal and professional activities.
- Productivity: Pursue a proactive agenda in research, teaching and service.
Graduates from the degrees from the Department of Public Administration can serve in different capacities in public, private and non-profit making organisations. Thus, upon their qualification and graduation, students from the Department can serve in various capacities that encompass the following professions:
- Public Policy Experts
- Public Service Delivery Agents
- Developmental Practitioners
- Project Managers
- Local Governance Experts
- Political Consultants
- Monitoring and Evaluation Practitioners
- Skills Training and Development Managers
- Public Sector Auditors
- Public Finance Managers
- Public Service Human Capital Managers
- Human Rights and Democracy Practitioners
Department Chairperson
Department Staff
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Dr. T. Moyo
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Mr. B. Kombora
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Mr. K. Tashu