Institute of Local Government Studies

Overview

The Institute of Local Government Studies combines academic study with training and research on the work of local government. Its postgraduate courses address public finance, development management, environmental policy, urban governance, water and sanitation, and procurement. The institute lists Accra and Tamale study locations and several delivery options for working learners.

Programmes

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• MSc Public Financial Management

  MSc · Confirm with institution

• MSc Environmental Science, Policy and Management

  MSc · Confirm with institution

• MPhil Environmental Science, Policy and Management

  MPhil · Confirm with institution

• MA Public Sector Management

  MA · Confirm with institution

• MPhil Public Sector Management

  MPhil · Confirm with institution

• MA Local Governance and Management

  MA · Confirm with institution

• MSc Local Economic Development

  MSc · Confirm with institution

• MPhil Local Economic Development

  MPhil · Confirm with institution

• MSc Urban Governance and Management

  MSc · 15 Months

• MSc Sanitation and Water Governance

  MSc · 15 Months

• MSc Procurement and Contracts Management

  MSc · 15 Months

• MSc Development Management

  MSc · 15 Months

Admissions and practical details

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Contact and profile information

Profile updated: 18 Sept 2026