UoK - Department of Public Administration : BS Program

Bachelors of Studies in Public Administration

The Department of Public Administration offers morning / evening program leading to Bachelor of Studies in Public Administration.

Aims and Objective
The Bachelors of Studies in Public Administration program provides professional education for individuals willing to join and serve the public or private sector. The BS program has been designed to provide students with an understanding of the theories of organization, with particular reference to organizations functioning within the public and business sector: research methodologies for the analysis of complex systems and for seeking operational solutions to problems: management technologies, including the use of sophisticated information system for the maintenance of ongoing decision-making system. This course of study is recommended for students who wish to achieve a managerial position in government and business organizations.

Eligibility
The admission policy of the Department is strictly based on merit. Candidates, who have passed Intermediate with at least second division (45%) from a recognized institution in the years specified in the advertisement, are eligible for admission and applicants are required to take an aptitude test and successful candidates are interviewed for final selection.

Duration of the BS Program
The duration of the program leading to BS degree shall be four years.

Degree Requirement
The BS degree shall be awarded after the successful completion of the following requirement:
1. Forty four (44) courses (3 credit hours each) shall be completed.
2. Research Report / Internship Report (at least six weeks) (3 credit hours).
3. Viva Voce (3 credit hours)

BS in Public Administration
Courses

1st Semester
311          Introduction to Public Administration
301          Micro Economics
301          Components of Political System
300.1       Islamic Studies
300.1       English

2nd Semester
312          Principles of Management
302          Macro Economics
302          Principles of Sociology
300.2       Pakistan Studies
300.2       Urdu / Sindhi / Natural Science

3rd Semester
411          Organizational Concepts & Theory
402          Principles of Psychology
402          Principles of Marketing
400.1       Basic Mathematics
400.1       English

4th Semester
412          Public Administration & Society
402          Financial Accounting
402          Pakistan Economy
400.2       Everyday Science
400.2       Introduction to Computer

5th Semester
501          Environmental Science
511          Fundamentals of Public Administration
521          Office Management
531          Public Administration in Pakistan
541          Managerial Accounting
551          Business Studies

6th Semester
502          Communication Skills
512          Introduction to Business Finance
522          Industrial Relations
532          Constitutional Law
542          Political Dynamics of Bureaucracy
552          Personal Management

7th Semester
601          Introduction to Statistics
611          Labour Laws
621          Organizational Behavior
631          Business Communication
641          Human Resource Management (HRM)
651          Good Governance

8th Semester
612          Community Development
622          Public Finance
632          Public Policy Analyses
642          Computer Application in Management
652          Money and Banking
662          Public Relations
Internship / Research Project.
Research Report.
Viva Voce.