Bachelors

BACHELOR OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT

The Bachelor of Governance and Development will be offered physically, where participants will attend classes face-to-face in a traditional classroom setting at MSTCDC. All learning activities, including lectures, discussions, and examinations, will take place on campus.

MSTCDC understands that many prospective students are eager to pursue undergraduate studies while also managing work or business responsibilities. However, due to the nature of the program, this bachelor’s degree requires full physical participation.

This approach is intended to ensure deep engagement, effective learning, and meaningful interaction between students and faculty in a supportive academic environment

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Program Structure

The program is divided into four semesters over two academic years, covering thirteen modules, with each module covered within a specified time. There are 17 weeks per semester allocated for lectures, tutorial instructions, simulations, discussions, assignments, and examinations. Our research module, which is weighted heavily, takes two full semesters and is conducted after the other modules to allow students to use leadership aspects during research.

Program Objectives

Build a solid foundation of scientific principles relevant to leadership and governance.

Develop awareness of opportunities and the importance of creativity, innovation, and self-reliance to sustain organizations. Acquire critical thinking skills from experienced tutors and leaders to solve complex organizational challenges.

Foster collegiality, harmony, and peacekeeping through effective communication, creating a positive work environment.

Provide students with leadership and governance competencies to achieve better results in managing organizations.

Offer flexible learning paths and schedules to accommodate diverse learning needs, promoting curiosity, reflection, and understanding.

Equip graduates with knowledge and techniques to effectively apply governance practices. Prepare ethical leaders who possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes to excel in operational areas.

Who is the program for

Graduates from any Bachelor's degree

Individuals currently holding or aspiring to hold leadership positions

Individuals interested in pursuing a career in leadership and governance

Private practitioners and public institutions

Those involved in the analysis or practices of leadership and governance

Individuals working in local or national government, development organizations, bi-lateral and multi-lateral organizations, NGOs, universities, and the private sector.

What you will learn

Leadership Integrity and Accountability
Leadership Theory and Practice
Governance Theory and Practice
Planning and Resource Management
Innovation and Strategic Thinking
Human Centred Design Thinking
Development Economics
National and International Laws
Policy Analysis
Applied Statistics
Research Methodology
Financial Management for Leaders
Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Leading Entrepreneurial organization
Gender Mainstreaming
Diversity Management
Dissertation Writing and Defense

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least upper second class or advanced diploma recognised by TCU/NACTVET
Bachelor’s degree with lower second class (honors) and three (3) years of relevant post-qualification work experience
Bachelor’s degree with a PASS and relevant minimum post-qualification work experience of five (5) years
Unclassified Bachelor’s degrees holders should have an average credit of B or above