BS Public Administration
Introduction
Effective and efficient administration is part and parcel of any successful organization. Public sector organizations are pillars of any government and guarantees successful planning and policy implementation for effective governance system. In the contemporary world, the need for effective, informed and neutral policy makers and public administrators is ever increasing as the issues pertaining to government are becoming more complex in nature. Bachelor in Public Administration at International Islamic University, Islamabad is being introduced keeping in view the unique challenges that Pakistan faces in terms of good governance, management and leadership.

BS Public Administration Degree opens a wide range of job opportunities in federal, provincial and local governments. In addition to public sector placements, BS Public administration also enables graduates for various positions in the corporate sector as well.

  • Civil Services of Pakistan (via CSS, PMS, etc.)
  • Services in various ministries
  • Corporate world
  • Organizations of United Nations
  • Media (Newspapers and T.V channels)
  • Research organizations
  • Academia
Vision
To produce leaders, administrators and policy makers to govern national and international public sector organizations aligned with Islamic values.
 
Mission
To create a learning environment where students can acquire knowledge, develop skills and expertise needed for leadership roles in the public sector organizations through critical thinking, role modelling, and evidence-based research by keeping in view the Islamic guidelines.
 
Program Objectives:
  • To develop understanding of different aspects of Public Administration.
  • To become familiar with operational aspects of Public Administration and public policy specifically in the context of Pakistan
  • To develop managerial, planning, interpersonal and analytical skills
  • To enable students to articulate and apply a public service perspective.
  • To sharpen the skills to analyze, synthesize and evaluate the gaps in public service delivery for bringing reforms in governance.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing degree program of BS Public administration, graduates will be able to:-

  • Develop, implement and evaluate government policies in various departments
  • Express excellent behavior skills in their jobs in federal as well as provincial departments
  • Demonstrate knowledge, ethics and expertise in an integrated way to improve efficiency and effectiveness of departments
  • Identify, analyze and solve issues and problems in the organizations in an effective way

Develop critical skills in solving organizational problems in cross cultural environments

 
Eligibility Criteria
As per the Admission Advertisement
 
Duration
It is (04) four-year full time study program spread over (08) eight semesters.
 

BREAKDOWN OF STRUCTURE FOR BS PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AS PER HEC POLICY
8 Semesters/4 Year Programme

Sr. Categories No. of courses Suggested and credit hours No of Courses Min-Max as per HEC Credit Hours Min-Max As per HEC
1 A Compulsory Requirement (No Choice) 9 (25) 9-9 25-25
2 B General Courses (to be chosen from other departments) 7 (21) 7-8 18-21
3 C Discipline Specific Foundation Courses 10 (30) 10-11 27-30
4 D Major Courses including research project/internship Report & Viva Voce 12 (36) 12-14 30-36
5 E Electives within the Major 4 (12) 4-4 12-12
    Total 42 (124) 36-42 120-124
  • Total No of Credit Hours – 124
  • Duration – 4 Years
  • Semester Duration – 16 Weeks
  • Number of Semesters – 8
  • Course Load Per Semester – 15-18 Cr Hrs.
  • Number of Courses Per Semester – 4-6

LAYOUT FOR BS PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
8 SEMESTERS/4-Year Programme

Compulsory Requirements (the student has no choice) General Courses to be chosen from other Departments/Areas Discipline Specific Foundation Courses
Category A Category B Category C
9 Courses 8 Courses 11 Courses
25 Credit Hours  24 Credit Hours 33 Credit Hours
Subjects Subjects Subjects
1. Functional English I 1.Administrative Ethics 1.Contemporary Issues of Public Administration in Pakistan
2. Functional English II  2.Government & Society in Pakistan 2.Principles of Accounting
3.Pakistan Studies 3.International Relations 3.Introduction to Developmental Economics
4. IT in Business 4.Introduction to Psychology 4.Introduction to Public Administration & Policy
5.Islamic Studies/ Ethics (for non- Muslim students) 5.Introduction to Sociology 5.Principles of Microeconomics 
6. Mathematics and Statistics for Business 6.Creative Thinking & Reasoning 6. Principles of Macroeconomics
7.Oral Communication and Presentation 7. Environmental Issues and Management 7.Organizational Behaviour
8. Understanding Quran I   8.Principles of Management
9.Understanding Quran II   9.Prinicipal of Marketing
    10.Principles of Public Finance

Major Courses Elective Courses Within Major
Category D Category E
12 Courses 4 Courses
36 Credit Hours 12 Credit Hours
Subjects Subjects
1.Administrative Law &Accountability 1.Elective-I
2. Statistical Inference 2.Elective-II
3..Political & Constitutional Development in Pakistan 3.Elevctive-III
4.Decentralization & Governance 4.Elective-IV
5.Financial Management  
6. Government & Society in Pakistan
7.Human Resource Management Proposed Areas of Specialization *
8.Managing Public & Non-Profit Organizations A. Governance and Leadership
15. Business Research Method B. Public Policy
9.Project Management  
12.Public Policy Analysis  
13. Strategic Management  
14.Entrepreneurship  
16.Research Project  
17. Internship Report & Viva Voce  

* Two areas of specializations have been selected for approval. The details are provided separately at the bottom. However, specialization will be offered on approved number of students required for BS level programs. Therefore, there will be provision to offer any elective course from any area of specializations if specialization could not be offered.  

* As per HEC Road map, Internship (6-8 weeks) +Research Project + Viva Voce of 6 credit hours have been suggested.

Scheme of Studies for BPA/BS Public Administration
(4-Year Programme)
  Semester 1
Course Code Course Title Type Pre-Requisite Cr. Hrs.
GEN101 Functional English I A None 3
TM101 IT in Business A None 3
GEN103 Pakistan Studies A None 2
PAD101 Introduction to Public Administration and Policy C None 3
ECO101 Principles of Microeconomics C None 3
GEN105 Understanding Quran-I A None 3
  Total Credit Hours 17
  Semester 2
Course Code Courses Type Pre-Requisite Cr. Hrs.
GEN102 Functional English II A None 3
GEN104 Introduction to Sociology B None 3
QNT101 Mathematics and Statistics for Business A None 3
MGT101 Principles of Management C None 3
GEN106 Understanding Quran II A None 3
GEN103 Creative Thinking & Reasoning B None 3
  Total Credit Hours 18
  Semester 3
Course Code Courses Type Pre-Requisite Cr. Hrs.
GEN201 Islamic Studies A None 2
GEN202 Oral Communication & Presentation A None 3
GEN203 Administrative Ethics B None 3
GEN204 Introduction to Psychology B None 3
ECO201 Principles of Macroeconomics C Principles of Microeconomics 3
GEN205 Government & Society in Pakistan B None 3
  Total Credit Hours 17
  Semester 4
Course Code Courses Type Pre-Requisite Cr. Hrs.
         
GEN206  Environmental Issues and Management B None 3
PAD201 Principles of Public Finance C None 3
         
MKT201 Principles of Marketing C None 3
ACT201 Principles of Accounting C None 3
GEN206 International Relations B None 3
  Total Credit Hours 15
  Semester 5
Course Code Courses Type Pre-Requisite with codes Cr. Hrs.
MGT301 Organizational Behavior C   3
PAD301 Introduction to Development Economics C Principles of Macroeconomics 3
PAD302 Contemporary Issues of Public Admin in Pakistan C None 3
MGT302 Business Research Methods D   3
FIN301 Financial Management D Principles of Accounting 3
      Total Credit Hours 15
  Semester 6
Course Code Courses Type Pre-Requisite Cr. Hrs.
PAD303 Managing Public & Non-Profit Organizations D None 3
PAD304 Administrative Law & Accountability D None 3
MGT303 Entrepreneurship D None 3
PAD305 Public Policy Analysis D Introduction to Public Administration and Policy 3
MGT304 Human Resource Management D Principles of Management 3
      Total Credit Hours 15
  Semester 7
Course Code Courses Type Pre-Requisite Cr. Hrs.
  Area of Specialization Course I E None 3
  Area of Specialization Course II E None 3
MGT401 Strategic Management D Principles of Management 3
PAD403 Decentralization & Governance D None 3
PAD404 Internship (6-8 weeks) (Internship Report) & Viva Voce D   3
      Total Credit Hours 15
  Semester 8
Course Code Courses Type Pre-Requisite Cr. Hrs.
  Area of Specialization Course III E None 3
  Area of Specialization Course IV E None 3
MGT402 Project Management in Public Sector D None 3
PAD407 Industry Project & Viva Voce D None 3
      Total Credit Hours 12
  Total No of Credit Hours 124
Note: A= Compulsory Courses; B= General Courses; C= Foundation Courses; D= Specialization Courses and E = Elective Courses

Details of Elective Courses to be Offered by the University
Elective Courses Governance & Leadership Public Policy
Subjects Offered MGT429: Industrial Relations & Conflict Management MGT434: Enterprise Leadership  PAD416: Community Development  FIN430: Corporate Law and Taxation 
MGT430: Public Performance Management  MGT435: Governance Frameworks PAD417: Political Dynamics of Bureaucracy FIN431: Credit and Risk Management 
MGT415: Personnel Training & Development  MGT436: Developmental Studies  PAD418: Constitutional Law FIN432: Monetary Policy
MGT431: Public Compensation Management MGT408: Change Management PAD419: Public Relations  FIN433: Financial Audit of Public Sector Enterprises
MGT432: Public Health Administration MGT437: Implementing E-Government Projects  PAD420: Development Planning and Administration FIN434: Portfolio management and investment strategy
MGT433: Labour Laws  MGT438: Service Innovation PAD421: Sustainable Development FIN435: Management of Financial Institutions