The Department of Public Administration at Prince Abubakar Audu University offers a comprehensive range of postgraduate programmes designed to develop skilled administrators, scholars, and professionals equipped for both public and private sector leadership.
At the postgraduate level, the Department offers a variety of advanced programmes tailored to deepen knowledge and enhance professional competence. These include the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA), designed primarily for graduates from other disciplines who seek foundational training in public administration. The Master in Public Administration (MPA) is a professional degree aimed at practicing administrators and those aspiring to leadership roles in public service. The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Public Administration provides a more research-oriented pathway, with specialization in areas such as Human Resource Management, Public Policy Analysis, Local Government Administration, and Development Studies.
Furthermore, the Department offers the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Administration, which focuses on advanced research and specialization in the same key areas. This programme is designed to produce high-level academics, policy experts, and senior administrators capable of contributing to knowledge, policy development, and institutional reforms.