MS Public Policy – UMT

Course Name:    MS Public Policy

Overview:    

The program aims at enabling prospective students to comprehend opportunities, challenges, resource incompatibilities and systemic impediments presented by national setting in all spheres of public policy. It will enable them to innovate viable policy solutions to accelerate the pace of social and economic development in the country. This vision will be achieved by exposing them to a sustained and activity-intensive learning program. This will involve the entire range of theoretical frameworks, concepts and tools as well as empirical research, especially assimilating applied dimensions of public policy. The lynchpin and underlying focus will be policy paradigms that impact human security in all its forms and manifestations, including economic development, constitutional and administrative laws, policy processes, mechanisms and procedures, interagency coordination, psychosocial and cultural dynamics, taxation, human rights, national security, environment, housing needs, and agriculture to mention a few. The teaching approach encompasses a blend of learning methodologies consistent with modern practices i.e., seminar courses, case studies, structured group level discussion, policy reviews / analysis, simulations, editorial work, class room exams, internship and field research.

Number of Semesters:    4

Requirements

Minimum CGPA of 2.50/4.0 in graduation or equivalent for fresh, and two years graduate degree with five years’ experience for Professionals and Executives.

Course Duration:     2 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:

Core Courses (compulsory)—students have no choice

No. of Courses: 6 (Mandatory)

Credit Hours: 18

1. Research Methods
   
2. Public Policy Analysis
   
3. Political Economy of Public Policy
   
4. National Policies of Pakistan
   
5. Judicial Policy
   
6. Reform and Change Management
   

Elective Courses—students can select any two from the following courses

No. of Courses: 2

Credit Hours: 6

1. Public Policy and Civil  Society in Pakistan
   
2. Governance and Democracy in Pakistan
   
3. Administrative Law and Policy
   
4. Constitutional Development in Pakistan
   
5. Law and Human Rights
   
6. Sustainable Development
   
7. Foreign Policy of Pakistan
   
8. Economic Policy of Pakistan
   
9. Defense and Strategic Studies
   
10. Budget Making Process in Pakistan
    
11. Evaluation in Public Sector
    
12. Law and Order Administration
    
13. Constitutional Law-A Comparative Study
    

 Internship: 3 credit hours

1. Internship
   

Research Thesis:  6 credit hours

1. Research Thesis I
   
2. Research Thesis II