Welcome to the Department of Government and Management Studies (formerly Department of Political and Administrative Studies). The department is one of the oldest departments in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. It has been in existence for more than 50 years. The department offers academic programmes in public administration, management, political science and other fields related to governance at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The department also offers short courses and consultancy services in the areas of governance and management. On this website, you will find information about the specific academic programmes, short courses and consultancy services offered by the department. You will also find selected consultancy and research projects undertaken by the department and the profiles of members of staff.
Undergraduate Programmes in the Department
- Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
- Bachelor of Arts in Local Government Administration
- Bachelor of Arts in Peace, Security and Conflict Resolution
- Bachelor of Arts in Project Management
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
- Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
Postgraduate Programmes in the Department
- Master of Arts in Political Science (Taught)
- Master of Public Administration (Taught)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science
- Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration
Short Courses
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to enroll for two weeks courses to run online.
Target Group: Practitioners, professionals and those wishing to acquire new skills.
You can enroll in any of the following courses:
- Project Management
- Leadership, Management Development & Supervisory Skills
- Labour Relations & Unionism
- Human Resource Management
- Public Procurement & Supply Chain Management
- Public Policy Analysis, Development, Monitoring & Evaluation
- Decentralisation & Local Governance
- Strategic Planning
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Entrepreneurship for Self-employment
- Peace, Security & Conflict Resolution
- Health Services Management
- Organisational Change Management
Fee per course: ZMW 3,000 for Zambian citizens and US$ 300 foreign citizens.
Payment Details:
Payments should be made to the following:
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Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO) |
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UNZA School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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0306529300377 (ZMW) |
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Acacia Branch |
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ZNCOZMLU |
The applicant should submit a bank deposit slip to the Accounts Office of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences upon which a payment receipt will be issued.
Other Important Details:
Before commencement of classes submit the following to the Department of Government and Management Studies, UNZA:
- Application form (click Here to download the form) (Fill it in, after which you will be given an Acceptance Letter before making payment)
- Copy of the Bank Deposit Slip (confirming payment)
- Copy of NRC or Passport
- Curriculum Vitae
For details, contact us on the following numbers:
+26 0964 28 29 72 or send an email to: gms@unza.zm
Professional and Consultancy Services:
We also offer professional management/consultancy services in:
- Strategic Plan Development & Review
- Training Needs Assessment
- Job Evaluation
- Organisation Development & Institutional Reform
- Project and Policy Monitoring and Evaluation (Baseline, Midline and Endline Evaluations)
- Decentralisation
- Diplomacy
- Election Management
- Good Governance
Specific consultancy and research projects undertaken by the department include the following:
- 2014 to 2015: National Corruption Diagnostic Survey. The clients were Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and Ministry of Justice, Zambia.
- 2010 to 2011: Assessment of the State of Democracy in Zambia. The client was International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA).
- 2004 to 2005: Impact Assessment of the Public Service Reform Programme (PSRP) and the Public Service Capacity Building Project (PSCAP). The client was Cabinet Office of the Government of the Republic of Zambia.
- 2003: National Governance Baseline Survey. The clients were Ministry of Justice (Zambia) and World Bank.
- 1998 to 2001: Formative Research Process. The client was Norwegian Institute for Urban Development.
- 1996 to 1998: Democracy and Political Participation in Zambia: The 1996 Elections. The clients were USAID, Swedish Embassy, Norwegian Embassy, Finnish Embassy and Danish Embassy.
