SILAG

  • Alumni
  • News and & Events
  • +675 3030 600
  • info@silag.ac.pg
  • Silag Intranet
  • Learning-Hub
  • Online Payment

Diploma Of Public Administration

Course Overview

The Diploma in Public Administration prepares learners for effective roles in the public sector by building skills in public policy, administration, leadership, and governance. The program covers key areas such as administrative law, financial and project management, legislative compliance, research and analysis, workplace safety, and strategic management. Learners also develop strong communication, leadership, and computer application skills, while promoting public service values, diversity, and ethical practice to support efficient and accountable service delivery. .

Target Group

The Diploma in Public Administration is a recognised qualification aimed at the middle level public service managers and administrators serving at the National, Provincial, District and Local Level Governments in Papua New Guinea and neighbouring Pacific Island countries. The program expects to upgrade and improve competency standards in their capacity to lead, coach and mentor their staff in developmental processes, goals and policies.

image

Entry Requirements

  1. This program is designed for middle-level public service managers and administrators serving at the National, Provincial, District, and Local Level Governments in Papua New Guinea and neighbouring Pacific Island countries.
  2. Applicants must be serving public servants performing managerial or administrative leadership roles within their organizations.
  3. The program targets senior officers who are responsible for leading, coaching, and mentoring staff in achieving organizational goals, policies, and development outcomes.
  4. Participants are expected to have relevant work experience that enables them to apply leadership and management competencies in the workplace.

Pathways

Upon attaining this qualification, the participants are able to pursue further studies to take up the following program:

  1. Advanced Diploma of Government (Leadership and Management)
  2. Executive Diploma in Leadership and Management
  3. Bachelors of Public Administration (DWU)
  4. Bachelors of Business Management (Public Policy Management, UPNG)
  5. Masters of Public Administration (DWU) Or any other Master’s program on-shore or abroad.

Course Information

Click to Download DPA course information Brochure.

Information Details
Units in the Qualification
  1. Administrative Law
  2. Development Economics
  3. Financial Management and Reporting
  4. Monitor and maintain Workplace Safety
  5. Politics and Administration
  6. Project Management
  7. Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector
  8. Promote diversity and cross-cutting issues
  9. Promote the values and ethos of the Public Service
  10. Provide Leadership
  11. Public Policy
  12. Strategic Management
  13. Undertake Research and Analysis
  14. Use complex workplace communication strategies
  15. Use Computer Applications Software
Duration

20 Weeks

Mode of Delivery
  • Face to Face
  • After Hours
  • Online Delivery
Annual Tuition Fee

Full Tuition Fee: K13,188.00

Upfront 75% Payment : K9,891.00

* Download 2025 Detailed School Fee Structure

Download Detailed Fee Structure

We Are A Public Servants Institute Of Excellence!

image
image

Looking ahead, SILAG is set to transition into a special public service university by 2027. This transformation will influence every facet of the organization and its operations.

SILAG’s programs are now aligned with the Based Training & Assessment (CBTA)This model integratesknowledge, skills, attitudes, and values, and is designed in consultation with the organizations requesting the training.

See How To Apply
image

Call +675 3030 600

For any kind of admission enquiry