Public Administration - Colegio Real

The bachelor’s degree program in Public Administration is designed to equip students with the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills necessary to thrive in a wide range of public sector roles. Graduates of this program are prepared to take on managerial, directorial, and administrative responsibilities within government agencies, public organizations, and private contractors that serve the public good. The curriculum covers essential competencies such as organizational management, policy development, resource allocation, program evaluation, and strategic decision-making. Through this interdisciplinary course of study, students develop the expertise to effectively lead, coordinate, and optimize the operations of public institutions and community-based initiatives. Ultimately, the bachelor’s in public administration empowers professionals to make a meaningful impact by applying their expertise to the critical work of serving the needs of citizens and communities.

Career Paths

Public administration and other public bodies. For example:

Federal government

Local government (town and city councils, regional councils, metropolitan authorities)

Social security management agencies

Universities and other education institutions

Companies that are hired by or collaborate with the government. For example:

Public-private hospitals

Concessionaires

Companies that provide services for or advise the administration

Third-sector organizations that collaborate to provide social services

Third-sector organizations that carry out activities in the public interest, subsidized by the government.

Companies or people who represent and defend the rights and interests of others before the government. For example:

Consultancy

Professional offices

Administrative agencies

Requirement for admission

Undergraduate Programme

The minimum admission requirements for undergraduate programs at Colegio Real University include the following:

100 Level

A candidate shall possess the SSCE/NECO/GCE or equivalent with credit passes in five subjects in not more than two sittings including English and Mathematics. A candidate shall, in addition, have an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME);

200 Level (Direct Entry)

A pass at Lower Credit/Merit level in relevant National Diploma programme or equivalent NCE (JUPEP & IJEMB) in addition to meeting the Ordinary Level requirements for admission into undergraduate programmes.
Two “A” Level passes in relevant subjects with SSCE/NECO/GCE “O” Level credit passes in 5 subjects obtained in not more than two sittings.
Three “A” Level passes in relevant subjects with SSCE/NECO/GCE “O” Level credit passes in 3 subjects obtained in not more than two sittings.
In all cases, an “O” Level credit in English Language and Mathematics shall be required. In addition, admission into undergraduate degree programmes of the University is based on the faculty and departmental requirements stated below