Department of Public Administration
Department of Public Administration
Faculty of Management & Administrative Sciences
Established in 1995 as a full-fledged department after beginning as a 2-year MPA program within the Department of Political Science in 1987. The Department of Public Administration (DPA) started with an evening PGDPA specializing in Human Resource and Health Management.
Overview
Public Sector Governance and Management
B.S. Public Administration
Undergraduate track in public sector management.
M.P.A.
Specializations in HRM, Marketing, Finance, MIS and development strategy.
PGDPA (Evening)
Postgraduate diploma for working professionals.
DPA represented the University of Karachi at the University Grants Commission when specialization was approved for MPA graduates, who hold a dual advantage: awareness of public-sector administrative issues alongside the tools to address private-sector administrative challenges.
CareersCareer Opportunities
Graduates are appreciated across public and private sectors nationally and internationally, in fields ranging from public services to FMCGs, banking, education and telecommunication.
- MPA specializations in HRM, Marketing, Finance, MIS and development strategy.
- Represented the University at the University Grants Commission on MPA specialization.
- Graduates equally prepared for public- and private-sector administration.
Teaching & Assessment
Semester system with 4 months of teaching and 1 month of examinations; assessment includes hourly tests, midterms, research projects, presentations, internships and a final exam.
Introduction
Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Saima Akhter
Department of Public Administration was established in 1995 as a full-fledged department of University of Karachi. However in 1987, 2- year MPA program and 1-year PGDPA were initiated in the Department of Political Science. Realizing the significance of this study in the professional field, Department of Public Administration (DPA) was instituted separately. DPA started with PGDPA in evening sessions with specializing in Human Resource Management and Health Management. However, MPA has initiated specialization in HRM, Marketing, Finance, MIS and development strategies.
Realizing the value of Public Administration as a separate professional course, the University of Karachi initiated a new 2 year degree program. Recently, department of Public Administration played a significant role by representing University of Karachi at the meeting of University Grants Commission when specialization was approved for the MPA graduates. MPAs have double advantages over other graduates as they are not only aware of the administrative issues of public sector but they also know the ways and means to tackle the administrative dilemmas that confront the private sector.
Teaching and Assessment
DPA has a semester system with 4 months of teaching & 1 month of examination. Assessment includes hourly, mid-term, research projects, reports, presentations, internships & a final exam.
Career Opportunities
Because of dual significance of our program over other degrees, our graduates are highly appreciated & demanded by the practical market offering them various management positions in Public & private concerns, nationally & internationally in all kind of field ranging from public services to FMCGs, banking, education, telecommunication, etc.
Faculty
Professors
Dr. Khalid M. Iraqi
Dr. Syed Shabib ul Hasan
Dr. Saima Akhter
Associate Professors
Dr. Mustafa Hyder
Dr. Ghazal Khawaja Hummayun
Dr. Faraz Ahmed Wajdi
Assistant Professors
Dr. Syed Shahid Zaheer Zaidi
Dr. Tehmina Fasial (T)
Programs
Degree/ Diploma/ Programs Available
Morning Program
- B.P.A. (Hons), M.P.A.(Previous), M.S. / Ph.D.
Evening Program
- B.P.A. (Hons.), M.P.A. (Prev.), M.A.S., P.G.D.P.A., M.H.R.M., C.P.D. course in H.R.M. Marketing & M.I.S. and Multiple short courses in H.R.M. & Marketing.
Eligibility& Estimated Seats
Morning Program
- BPA (Hons.): Intermediate or equivalent - 60 Seats
- MPA(Prev.): Graduation - 50 Seats
- Minimum qualifying marks in the entrance test is 50%
- Merit list of Candidates qualifying in the Entrance Test will be prepared for final selection as per following weightage:
- Prerequisite Academic Record - 40%
- Entrance Test - 60%
Evening Program
- B.P.A. (Hons.):
- Intermediate or Equivalent - 60 Seats
- D.B.A. with Mathematics/D.A.E. - 10 Seats
- M.P.A. (Prev.) - 50 Seats
- M.A.S. - 120 Seats
- P.G.D.P.A. - 120 Seats
- M.H.R.M. - 40 Seats
- C.P.D. course in H.RM Marketing & MIS
- Multiple short courses in HRM & Marketing
B.S.
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.
M.P.A.
Core Courses
MPA (Previous)
Semester 1
PA 501 Fundamentals of Public Administration
PA 502 Economic Analyses (Micro & Macro)
PA 503 Muslim Administration / Behavioral Sciences
PA 504 Statistics for Management
PA 505 Office Management & Communication
Semester 2
PA 506 Organizational Behavior Theory & Practice
PA 507 Financial Accounting
PA 508 Computer Application to Management
PA 509 Human Resource Management
PA 510 Public Policy Analyses
MPA (Final)
Semester 3
PA 601 Research Methods and Report Writing
PA 602 Development Economics
PA 603 Comparative Administrative Systems
+ With two courses of specialization (One Field) (for Single Major)
+ With four courses of specialization (Two Fields) (for hi-Major)
Semester 4
PA 604 Contemporary Issues of Public Administration
PA 605 Local Government Administration
PA 606 Public Finance
+ With two courses of specialization (for Single Major)
+ With four courses of specialization (for hi-Major)
Research Report
Research Project / Internship
Viva Voce
Research
Research Activities
DPA is flourished with a strong research environment with involvement of students in various research projects & reports, organizational visits, seminar & workshops and writing of research articles.
Publications
DPA publishes Annual Graduate Profile, two student magazines annually, “Occular“ & “ Efficacy “ in morning & evening programs respectively.
Global Journal for Management and Administrative Sciences Click here
Facilities
To facilitate the students, DPA has a well-equipped computer lab with internet facility, the seminar library with latest books & subscription of various leading magazines & journals, a seminar hall & conference room for workshops and presentations, prayer room & wide open lawns for outdoor activities.
Contact
For further information please contact:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI, KARACHI-75270
Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext: 2383
Email: dpa@uok.edu.pk
Apply to the Department of Public Administration
B.S. and M.P.A. programs in Public Administration are open through the University's admissions process.
