BS Public Administration – UMT

Course Name:    BS Public Administration

Overview:    

Government of any kind affects most human activities in many different ways. For this reason, political scientists argue that government should not be studied by itself, but should be studied along with its impact on society. In the contemporary world, the need for effective, informed and neutral policy makers and public servants is ever increasing as the issues pertaining to government are becoming more complex in nature. Through combined theory, policy, practice, and research of all dimensions related to the structure, functions and dynamics of governance and society, UMT proudly offers one-of-its-kind degree in the country.

Commencing in fall 2013, BS Public Administration is an inter-disciplinary degree encompassing several academic disciplines. The program is designed to meet the demands of students who aspire to work in the public sector, civil society organizations, media, think tanks, research centers and consulting firms.

The program aims to strengthen the skills and knowledge base of students and prepare them for successful careers through rigorous academic training and real life simulations. Additionally, the program will enrich the students with a vast array of hard as well soft skills which will enable them to devise effective and practical solutions and build consensus. A special emphasis will be laid on the Pakistani context, drawing upon conditions both domestic as well as external that shape the contours of public policy and politics vis-à-vis citizenry, society and interstate relations. Our graduates will be equipped to address modern day challenges by becoming a constructive part of the resolution processes and mechanisms within and outside the government through a systematic understanding of the governmental and social institutions, identifying areas of focus, assessing the prospects for reform, and affecting change.

Number of Semesters:    8

Requirements

Minimum 45% marks in A-Levels/Intermediate or equivalent.

Course Duration:     4 years

How to apply:

• Applicant
  • Issuance of Admission form
• Fill in Application form
  
• Submit to Admission Office
  • Completely filled Application form
    
  • 4 – Photographs
    
  • Photocopies of all Academic Doc’s
• Checked by Admission officer
  • Approved to the Admission Test
    
  • Admit card
• Test & Interview
  • NTS/UMT Entry test
    
  • Interview
• Merit list
  • Accepted candidates
• Fee Submission
  • Submit Admission & Library Charges
    
  • First Installment of Tuition Fee
• Orientation

Curriculum:

Compulsory Requirement:

No. of courses: 9 (Mandatory)

Credit Hours: 27

1. EN 101 English I
   
2. EN 102 English II
   
3. EN 201 English III/EN 202 Creative Writing
   
4. EN 203 English IV
   
5. PL 102 Pakistan Studies
   
6. IS 101 Islamic Studies
   
7. ST 201 Introduction to Statistics
   
8. PH 301 Logical Reasoning/ MT 301 Mathematics/ST 301 Applied Statistics
   
9. CS 101 Computer Application in Social Sciences
   

General Courses:

No. of Courses: 11(Mandatory)

Credit Hours: 33

1. EC 101 Microeconomics
   
2. PL 101 Introduction to Political Science
   
3. PL 103 International Relations Theory
   
4. RE 301 Approaches to Research Methods
   
5. IS 301 Islam and Society
   
6. LW 201 Law and Human Rights
   
7. LW 202 Administrative Law
   
8. LL 201 Life and Learning
   
9. EC 102 Macroeconomics
   
10. AC 201 Financial Accounting I
    
11. AC 202 Financial Accounting II
    

Foundation courses:

No. of Courses: 6 (Mandatory)

Credit Hours: 18

1. PA 201 Government Studies
   
2. PA 202 Public Policy Analysis
   
3. PF 301 Cost and Benefit Analysis
   
4. PC 201 Conflict: Management, Resolution and Transformation
   
5. PA 301 Local Government
   
6. MG 301 Negotiation Skills
   

Major Courses:

No. of Courses: 12(Mandatory)

Credit Hours: 36

1. PA 302 Evolution of Government in the Subcontinent
   
2. PA 303 Theory of Public Administration
   
3. PA 401 Socio-cultural dynamics of Pakistan and Governance
   
4. PA 402 Crisis and Disaster Management
   
5. LW 301 Constitutional Development in Pakistan
   
6. PA 403 Public-Private Partnership, NGO’s, INGO’s and Philanthropy
   
7. PA 404 Public Sector Organizations- Models and Issues
   
8. PA 405 Planning and Development
   
9. PA 406 Analysis of Pakistan Civil services
   
10. LW 401 Law and Order Administration
    
11. PF 302 Public Financial Management
    
12. PC 401 Applied Conflict Transformation
    

Electives:

No. of Courses: 4 (Students can choose courses from the following set)

Credit Hours: 12

1. PA 307 Government and Administration
   
2. PA 308 Public Sector Organizations- Models and Issues
   
3. DV 101 Sustainable Development
   
4. PA 308 District Government System in Pakistan
   
5. DV 102 Rural Development in Pakistan
   
6. MG 201 Project Management
   
7. PA 407 Social Policy in Pakistan
   
8. PL 401 National Security and Foreign Policy
   
9. PA 408Administrative Reforms in Pakistan
   
10. DV 201 Population Studies
    
11. DV 202 Urbanization: Issues and Challenges
    
12. MG 101 Leadership skills
    

RESEARCH/INTERNSHIP/PRACTICUM:

Courses: 2 (Mandatory)

Credit Hours: 6

1. RE 401 Research Project/Practicum
   
2. IN 401 Internship (6 weeks)