Program Overview
Governments face rising citizen expectations amid shrinking budgets and tight timelines. This program prepares public sector leaders to:
- Drive innovation
- Build citizen trust
- Improve service delivery
- Lead digital transformation
Program Objectives
Participants will:
- Navigate barriers to public sector innovation.
- Promote innovative cultures in government.
- Develop innovation leadership frameworks.
- Address core public sector challenges.
- Lead teams to design and implement effective solutions.
Structure: 10 courses | 40 credits
Stage 1: Duration - 4 months
Module 1:Â Public Sector Leadership
- Leadership in the Public Sector
- Performance Management in the Public Sector
Module 2:Â Public Sector Innovation
- Public Sector Innovation
- Organizational Change and Innovation
Stage 2: Duration - 4 months
Module 3:Â Public Service Design and Management
- Public Services Design and Delivery
- Citizen and Employee Experience Management
Module 4:Â Leading the Digital Public Sector
- Leading Digital Transformation
- Digital Governance
Stage 3: Duration - 4 months
Module 5:Â Public Sector Entrepreneurial Project
- Research Methods
- Applied Industry Project
Program Certification
- Master of Public Sector Innovation & Leadership (MFM)
- Certified Expert in Public Sector Innovation (CEPSI)
Module 1: Public Sector Leadership
- Leadership in the Public Sector.
- Performance Management in the Public Sector.
Module 2: Public Sector Innovation
- Public Sector Innovation
- Organizational Change and Innovation
Module 3: Public Service Design & Management
- Public Services Design and Delivery
- Citizen and Employee Experience Management
Module 4: Leading the Digital Public Sector
- Leading Digital Transformation
- Digital Governance
Module 5: Public Sector Entrepreneurial Project
- Research Methods
- Applied Research Project
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline OR professional qualification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, ICAD, CIMG).
- Minimum of 2 years’ work experience
Additional Requirements
- Proof of English proficiency (for applicants from non-English- speaking countries).
- International qualifications must be evaluated by the Ghana Tertiary Education Council (GTEC).
- Copy of National ID or Passport (bio-data page).
- Two passport-size photographs
- Current CV
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2026 Admissions In Progress
Master of Public Sector Innovation & Leadership (MPSIL)
- NiBS University
