The programme is designed to prepare students for working as public officials and civil servants in state bodies and NGOs. Graduate destinations include:
- regional government bodies
- municipal bodies
- state-owned and municipal-owned enterprises
- public sector organisations
- NGOs
Alumni are prepared to:
- carry out professional activity using a combination of administration skills and legal expertise
- draw up state, municipal and corporate programmes and projects of strategic development for various industries and the social sector
- formulate HR policy, use staff appraisal procedures and develop employee motivation schemes
- manage public and political processes in cities, make staffing decisions in local self-government bodies and manage election campaigns
- draw up and take part in implementing development programmes
- provide consultancy services to state organisations, businesses and NGOs