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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Local Governance Studies

Great Zimbabwe University · Masvingo

About this programme

Examines local government administration, decentralisation, public service delivery, and community governance in Zimbabwe. Students study municipal management, local development planning, and civic accountability mechanisms. Graduates work in local authorities, government departments, and local governance consulting.

Entry requirement

Entry requirement: at least 6 points.

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Programme facts

Qualificationbachelors
InstitutionGreat Zimbabwe University
Faculty / schoolJulius Nyerere School of Social Sciences
Duration4 years
LocationMasvingo
Minimum points6
AccreditationZIMCHE-accredited
Funding / sponsorshipZIMDEF (Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund): government scholarships and loans for priority-field students, plus Presidential and National Scholarships (OPC) for bilateral study abroad — contact [email protected] or apply in person at provincial offices for Presidential Scholarships.

Careers this programme leads to

Local Government Officer District Administrator Town Clerk Assistant Municipal Finance Officer Decentralisation Policy Analyst Community Liaison Officer Ward Development Officer Local Planning Officer Urban Administration Specialist Public Service Delivery Manager

Source

Published by https://www.gzu.ac.zw.

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