VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Federal Government University

Bachelor of Science in Public Administration (4 year program)

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science program in Public Administration is designed to meet specific needs of public sector. There are different goals of this program which include:

  1. Providing a liberal arts education through the University's Core Curriculum.

  2. Assuring an understanding and appreciation of the political, social, and economic aspects of public services.

  3. Preparing students for entry and middle-level professional positions in public sector.

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact the program coordinator:
Ms. Maryam Ahmad
E-mail: mariamahmed@vu.edu.pk
Ph: +92-051-111-880-880 [Ext:5833] 

Objectives

The objectives of the program are:

  1. To develop understanding with different aspects of Public Administration.

  2. To become familiar with operational aspects of Public Administration and public policy specifically in the context of Pakistan.

  3. To develop managerial, planning, interpersonal and analytical skills.

  4. To enable students to articulate and apply a public service perspective.

  5. To Sharpen the skills to analyze, synthesize and evaluate the gaps in public service delivery for bringing reforms in governance.

Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate (12 years of education)/ A- Level or equivalent qualification with at-least 45% marks

Note

  1. Candidates having ‘A’ level or Deeni Asnad or foreign qualification are required to provide equivalence certificate from IBCC or HEC, Islamabad as applicable.

  2. Candidates having less than 45% marks in Intermediate or equivalent qualification will be eligible for admission after the successful completion of “Zero  Semester”.

BS Entry Route

Applicants having B.A./B.Sc./Associate Degree (14 years of education) from an HEC recognized university / institute with at-least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out 4.0 are eligible for course exemption (as determined by the Equivalence Committee of VU). However, applicants shall meet admission entry requirements based on their 12 years of education as stated above.

Assessment Criteria

The students study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, quizzes, Graded Discussion Boards (GDBs), mid-term and final-term examinations.

Assessment Tool

Marks

Semester Activities: (Assignments, Graded Discussions, Online Quizzes)

10%-20%

Mid-term Exam

20%-30%

Final-term Exam

60%

Total

100%

Award of Degree

To be eligible for the award of BS degree, the students are required to complete prescribed course work of 134 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 out of 4.

Project / Internship / Practicals

Students are required to complete a Project/ Internship Report in the final semester of their BS in Public Administration program. The choice of the final project is at student’s discretion. However, consultation with student's advisor is compulsory. Students have to submit a detailed write-up of the Project and to give a presentation.
Student taking Internship course are required to complete 6 to 8 weeks internship in the organization and shall get internship letter from the concerned organization. The students who are already in service shall be exempted from Internship but required to submit the Project.

Scheme of Study

Total Credit Hours 134
Total Semesters 8
Duration 4 Years


BS (Public Administration) Course Selection Rules
Semester No. 1
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
CS101 Introduction to Computing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ENG101 English Comprehension Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT101 Financial Accounting Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH302 Business Mathematics & Statistics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PAK301 Pakistan Studies Required 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0)
ETH202 Ethics (for Non-Muslims) Elective 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0)
ISL202 Islamic Studies Elective 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0)
VU001 Introduction to e-Learning Required 1 (Theory:1, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 2
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
ECO401 Economics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ENG201 Business and Technical English Writing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT111 Introduction to Public Administration Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT503 Principles of Management Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
STA301 Statistics and Probability Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 3
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
ECO402 Microeconomics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM301 Communication skills Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT502 Organizational Behaviour Required MGT503
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT522 Introduction to Public Policy Required MGT111
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 4
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
ECO403 Macroeconomics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT501 Human Resource Management Required MGT503
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT513 Public Administration in Pakistan Required MGT111
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT621 Administrative Law and Accountability Required MGT111
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 5
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
ENG301 Business Communication Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM401 Fundamentals of Public Relations Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGMT611 Human Relations (alt. code=HRM611) Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT201 Financial Management Required MGT101
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT301 Principles of Marketing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT603 Strategic Management Required MGT503
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 6
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
ETH100 Effective Citizenship Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGMT623 Leadership & Team Management - MGMT623 (alt. code=HRM623) Required MGT503
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGMT625 Change Management Required MGT503
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PAD603 Governance, Democracy and Society Required MGT111
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC401 Cultural Anthropology Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
STA630 Research Methods Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 7
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
ECO610 Issues in the Economy of Pakistan Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
HRM613 Performance Management Required MGT501
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGMT628 Organizational Development (alt. code=HRM628) Required MGT503
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGMT630 Knowledge Management Required MGT503
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT510 Total Quality Management (alt. code=MGMT510) Required MGT503
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PAD661 Final Project - I Elective STA630
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PADI661 Internship Report - I Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 8
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
HRM617 Training and Development Required MGT501
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
HRM624 Conflict Management Required MGT503
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
HRM627 Human Resource Development Required MGT501
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT611 Business & Labor Law Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC601 Social Policy and Governance Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PAD662 Final Project - II Elective PAD661
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PADI662 Internship Report - II Elective PADI661
3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 


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