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Why Choose the ASG MPA?

A Truly Pan-African Curriculum
Built around Africa’s priorities, institutions, histories, and visions for the future.
Transformative Leadership Development
Cultivating values, mindsets, and ethical grounding essential for public service in Africa.
Experiential, Hands-On Learning
From case studies to WIL, students learn by doing, the core of ASG’s pedagogy.
World-Class Faculty and Global Partnerships
A mix of leading African and global scholars, practitioners, and visiting experts.
A Strong Pan-African Network
Join a community of emerging leaders, changemakers, and innovators from across the continent and beyond.
A Purpose-Driven Institution
ASG exists to shape Africa’s future by empowering leaders who will serve with integrity, courage, and commitment to public impact.

Programme Details at a Glance

  • Duration 2 Years (Full-time)
  • Credits 270
  • Delivery In-person (Kigali, Rwanda)
  • Intake September 2026
  • Degree Awarded Master of Public Administration (MPA)
  • Tracks General • Human Development • Natural Resources Governance
  • Capstone Policy innovation or applied research project

Admission Requirements

ASG is looking for emerging and established leaders who are committed to ethical public service, innovation, and impact across Africa. Admission to the MPA is competitive and based on academic strength, leadership potential, and professional experience.
 
1. Academic Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree with a Second-Class Upper (or equivalent GPA) from a recognized institution.
• International applicants must obtain an HEC Equivalence Certificate (Rwanda Higher Education Council).
 
2. Professional Experience
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in public administration, policymaking, governance, non-governmental organizations, or other related sectors.
• Places may be offered to exceptional early-career applicants who show strong academic ability and leadership potential.
 
3. English Language Proficiency
At ASG, English is the primary language of instruction and communication across all programs and services. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency through one of the following:
• IELTS 6.5
• TOEFL iBT 90
• Equivalent recognized test
Applicants from English-medium universities may be exempt.
4. Leadership & Public Service
Applicants must show a clear commitment to leadership, public service, and community impact. Required documents include:
• Two recommendation letters (one academic, one professional)
• Evidence of leadership or service such as:
o Project or team leadership
o Policy or governance-related work
o Community initiatives or civic engagement
o Innovation or social impact activities
5. Statement of Purpose
A 500–700-word Statement of Purpose explaining:
• Why you believe ASG is the right fit
• Your career goals and public-service aspirations
• Relevant experience

Why Apply​

By joining the MPA at ASG, you become part of a pan-African community of change-makers learning to lead with purpose, evidence, and impact. Students gain advanced skills in: • Leadership and strategic management • Public policy design and evaluation • Economic and institutional analysis • Human development and natural resource governance • Foresight, innovation, and systems thinking

Graduate Outcomes and Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MPA programme emerge as values-driven leaders and policy professionals ready to transform governance and development outcomes across Africa. Career pathways include: • Government ministries, agencies, and local authorities • International organizations and development partners • Civil society and non-governmental organizations • Policy research institutes, think tanks, and consultancy firms • Academia and executive training institutions • Sectors such as education, health, labor, environment, and social protection

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