2024 SILAG – UPNG Pathway Bachelor Programs

The Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance (SILAG), a premier government training institution, wishes to inform the public that the below Degree Programs are now available for delivery in 2024 at the SILAG’s Main Campus in Waigani, Port Moresby. The training will be delivered after-hours from 4pm – 7pm.

The three (3) pathway programs are the joint initiative of the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) and the Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance (SILAG), under the auspices of their existing partnership collaboration to improve the capacity of the PNG National Public Service, UPNG, as the partner agency, will lead-facilitate the programs.

The two (2) year programs are:

1. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – PROFESSIONAL STUDIES)
2. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT (PUBLIC POLICY MANAGEMENT – PROFESSIONAL STUDIES)
3. BACHELOR OF PUBLIC FINANCE & ACCOUNTANCY – (Those who have successfully completed this course can apply for Associate of Membership of CIPFA, UK under the auspices of the MOU between UPNG & CIPFA)

The Eligibility Criteria is strictly subject to PILAG & UPNG Selection Policy:

• Grade 12 leavers with more than five (5) years of supervisory and management experience preferably in the public sector.
• Grade 10 leavers with more than ten (10) years of supervisory and management experience preferably in the public sector.
• Diploma of Human Resource Management (DHRM)/Diploma in Accounting (DIA) Graduands from PILAG.
• Applicants should also have more than five (5) years of experience as practitioners in Human Resource Management/Accounting/Public Policy related environment.
• Applicants of Bachelor of Public Finance & Accounting must have a CPA accreditation or must be working towards it.

Starting Date:

February 2024

Ending Date:

October 2025

Program Duration:

Two (2) years

ANNUAL COURSE FEE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Part A: Compulsory Fees	Amount (K)	Part B: Optional Fees	Amount (K)
Tuition Fee	K8,930.00	Book Allowances	Is at cost if required
Registration Fee	K420.00	Accommodation Fees	Is at cost if required
Bond Fee	K400.00	Messing Fees	Is at cost if required
Total Compulsory Fee	K9,750.00	Total Optional Fees	Is at cost if required

Applications will close on 10th November 2023. For further enquiries, contact SILAG Student Services on Telephone 3030 622/3030 623 or email joslygabi@gmail.com /ldss.info@silag.ac.pg

Account Name:	Pacific Institute of Leadership and Governance
Account Number:	1000000348
Bank:	Bank South Pacific, Gordons Commercial Centre