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Bachelor of Public Administration
National Institute of Public Administration · Lusaka
About this programme
NIPA's flagship programme, a four-year public administration degree combining governance theory with practical civil service management.
Entry requirement
Entry requirement: 24 points or better. In Zambia a lower total is stronger, so a total at or below 24 meets this requirement.
Programme facts
| Qualification | BPA |
| Institution | National Institute of Public Administration |
| Faculty / school | Management Studies Division |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Location | Lusaka |
| Maximum points (lower is better) | 24 |
| Accreditation | HEA Accredited — recognised public HEI under Zambia Higher Education Act 2013; HEA Official Gazette No. 664 of 2026 |
| Funding / sponsorship | HELSB Loan/Bursary Eligible — public institution; apply via helsb.gov.zm |
Careers this programme leads to
Public Administration Officer District Commissioner (pathway) Policy Analyst Civil Servant (Administrative) Local Government Officer Parliamentary Researcher Governance Consultant Anti-Corruption Officer Public Finance Manager Government Programme Coordinator
Source
Published by https://www.nipa.ac.zm.
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