PRE-HND 1 - First Semester - Rain 25/26

Covers the basic elements and forms of government. Includes separation of powers constitutionalism democracy federalism and the functions of government organs in Nigeria.

Introduces the fundamentals of public administration. Covers meaning scope and importance of public administration organisation of government ministries and public bureaucracy in Nigeria.

Examines classical and modern theories of administration and management. Covers scientific management human relations theory bureaucracy and systems approach to public administration.

Introduces basic accounting principles and bookkeeping. Covers double entry ledger accounts trial balance and preparation of simple financial statements for organisations.

Introduces basic psychological concepts including human behaviour perception motivation learning and their relevance to public administration and organisational settings.

Introduces the structure of Nigerian government and political development. Covers constitutional history the three tiers of government political parties and democratic processes in Nigeria.

Examines concepts and strategies of community development. Covers community mobilisation participation planning and implementation of development programmes at the grassroots level.

Introduces the principles and practice of cooperative societies. Covers types of cooperatives formation management financing and the role of cooperatives in Nigerian economic development.

Introduces the structure and functions of local government in Nigeria. Covers history of local government reform revenue sources service delivery and community administration.