Faculty of Social Sciences

Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management

Postgraduate Programmes

Executive Masters of Business Administration – Public Sector Management (HYBRID)

About the Programme

The Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA) with a focus on Public Sector Management is tailored for experienced professionals in governmental or non-profit sectors. This specialised EMBA integrates traditional business education with a specific emphasis on public policy, governance, and the unique challenges of the public sector. The curriculum covers content including public finance, policy analysis, and leadership in the context of government or non-profit organisations. Professionals will gain insights into the complexities of public administration, strategic planning, and public-private partnerships. This programme will equip professionals with the skills needed to navigate and lead effectively in the dynamic landscape of public service.

What Will I Study?

  • Management Practices and Development In Public Services
  • Strategic Planning and Strategic Management
  • Project Management Framework
  • Project Financing and Risk Management

Learning Objectives

  • Develop leadership skills to effectively manage public sector organisations and teams.
  • Develop and understanding of the unique challenges faced by public sector organisations and develop strategies to overcome them.
  • Improve your financial acumen to make sound financial decisions that drive public sector growth and sustainability.
  • Learn to effectively communicate and negotiate with stakeholders in the public sector.
  • Hone the skills needed to manage change and innovation to drive public sector growth and modernisation.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of public policy, government regulations, and compliance.
  • Develop cross-functional knowledge in areas such as public administration, public policy, and public finance.
  • Learn how to identify and manage risk effectively in the public sector.

Career Opportunities

  • Executive director
  • Chief operating officer
  • Innovation Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Public affairs specialist
  • Public relations manager
  • ​Development coordinator

Apply now if these career paths interest you!

Applications for the August 2026 intake will be open from January 2026 to March 2026

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At a Glance

  • Degree Level: Postgraduate
  • Qualification: EMBA
  • Duration: 2 yrs Minimum

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Programme Details

Some of the courses you will cover are:

  1. Leading Organisations Through People
  2. Business Research
  3. Quantitative Business Applications
  4. Legal Framework of Business, Government and Society
  5. Economics for Public Sector Managers
  6. Public Sector Financial Accounting and Management
  7. Negotiating Skills
  8. Management Practices and Development In Public Services

Our tuition is internationally competitive and we offer scholarships, financial aid and payment plans to make university education available to our students. Please click here for details on financing options.

Programme Fees (as at August 2024)  = BDS $ 37,000.
Please note that fees may be adjusted at any time

  • Graduates of an approved university with at least a Second-Class Honors degree, or who in the opinion of UWI, have an equivalent professional qualification;
  •  Possess between three to five years relevant management experience;
  •  Senior Managers or are earmarked for senior management or are seeking to switch careers paths;
  •  Capable of committing to a rigorous and flexible course of study for personal development as a manager;
  •  Current permanent secretaries, deputy permanent secretaries, heads of departments/organization/institution and/or are deputy managers, experienced and inexperienced entrepreneurs.

 

Applicants considered for acceptance may be interviewed. Persons who do not meet academic or work experience requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.