VU Virtual University of Pakistan
Department of Public Admin

Introduction

The Department of Public Administration, functioning under the Faculty of Management, offers undergraduate and diploma programs that equip students with relevant knowledge and required skills for building careers in modern public sector organizations. The offered programs give exposure to geographically dispersed students across the country as well as overseas for capacity building as potential public managers.

The curriculum offered to the students encompasses a wide range of policies and administrative theoretical orientation which may prove helpful for practical implementation. The ICT (Information, Communication & Technologies) based mode of education gives adequate opportunity to the large student body to pursue higher education in the field of Public Administration. Currently, more than 1,000 students with different socioeconomic backgrounds are enrolled in different programs of the Department. These students will be able to contribute to the national development of the country by playing their due role as effective public managers.

The Department has engaged highly qualified faculty members from the field of Public Administration with vast experience in online and digital teaching techniques, content development and evaluation. The services of distinguished and renowned experts from academia and the public sector have also been acquired to record state-of-the-art courses. The faculty, both regular and adjunct, is the major strength of the Department of Public Administration and is imparting their expertise to produce future managers and leaders for public, private, and social sectors.

Vision: To become the first choice for existing and potential public servants for acquiring higher education.

Mission: To develop the leaders for public and social sector by providing access to higher education for serving society.

 

Incharge’s Message

Welcome to the Department of Public Administration, Virtual University of Pakistan (VUP) where we are committed to produce leaders and managers for public, private and social sectors. Since its inception, the Department has been offering degree programs and diplomas in the field of Public Administration.

We are aware of our responsibility to provide online distance education that not only equips the students with basic knowledge, but also develops their critical skills to cope with the challenges and opportunities in the world of public management. We have designed and developed the curriculum to prepare students with essential analytical and leadership skills by utilizing contemporary tools and techniques for effective public management.

 

By having a highly qualified team of regular faculty members, we make sure that our students have exposure to theoretical aspects of public administration as well as the practical application of knowledge in public, private and social sectors. These educators possess extensive experience and are equipped with the skills required in online and digital teaching methodologies, content development, and evaluation techniques. We have also engaged notable adjunct faculty members for developing state-of-the-art courses to fulfill our commitment towards excellence. We believe that this diverse and dynamic learning approach, together with the academic and practical orientation, provides our students with a unique learning experience.

I take the opportunity to invite you to this incredible academic journey and wish you all the best to make a positive impact on society.

 

Dr. Muhammad Jam e Kausar Ali Asghar,
Head of Department,
Department of Public Administration,
Virtual University of Pakistan.

IMPORTANT FACTS

Campus

4

Degree Programs

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Active Students

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Total Graduates

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70

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Milestones of the Department

Launch of Diploma in Public Administration in 2020

Launch of Bachelor of Science in Public Administration (BS-PA) in 2003