Course Roadmap of BS-Public Administration Program
Compulsory Requirement:
Introduction Course Outlines Course Roadmap
BS(PACSS) Program Roadmap
University of Management & Technology, Lahore | F2025 & Onward
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | Prerequisite |
| PA-201 |
Government Studies |
3 |
N/A |
| PHL105 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
N/A |
| ENG101 |
English 1 |
3 |
N/A |
| POL-101 |
Pakistan: Ideology, Constitution and Society |
2 |
N/A |
| IS135 |
Computer Applications |
3 |
N/A |
| AC-201 |
Financial Accounting I |
3 |
N/A |
| - |
Fehm-e-Quran I |
1 |
N/A |
| Semester Credit Hours |
18 |
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | Prerequisite |
| RMS-101 |
Business Statistics |
3 |
N/A |
| ENG-102 |
English II |
3 |
N/A |
| POL-110 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
N/A |
| ISL101 |
Islamic Thought and Perspective |
2 |
N/A |
| SD-110 |
Life & Learning |
2 |
N/A |
| PA2 16 |
Introduction to Public Administration |
3 |
N/A |
| - |
Fehm-e-Quran II |
1 |
N/A |
| Semester Credit Hours |
17 |
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | Prerequisite |
| AC-202 |
Financial Accounting II |
3 |
N/A |
| ECO 201 |
Introduction to Economics |
3 |
N/A |
| QM110 |
Business Math |
3 |
N/A |
| RMS-201 |
Methods of Social Research |
3 |
N/A |
| PA-202 |
Public Policy Analysis |
3 |
N/A |
| MG-224 |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
2 |
N/A |
| Semester Credit Hours |
17 |
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | Prerequisite |
| PC-201 |
Conflict Management: Resolution and Transformation |
3 |
N/A |
| SD210 |
Civics and Community Service |
2 |
N/A |
| PF-302 |
Public Financial Management |
3 |
N/A |
| MG-120 |
Principles of Management |
2 |
N/A |
| CH211 |
Everyday Science |
2 |
N/A |
| - |
Think AI |
2 |
N/A |
| - |
Pakistan Studies |
2 |
N/A |
| Semester Credit Hours |
16 |
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | Prerequisite |
| MG-301 |
Negotiation Skills |
3 |
N/A |
| PA-301 |
Local Government |
3 |
N/A |
| LW-301 |
Constitutional Development in Pakistan |
3 |
N/A |
| PA-335 |
Sustainable Development |
3 |
N/A |
| PA-302 |
Evolution of Government in the Sub-continent |
3 |
N/A |
| RE-401 |
Capstone Project/ Thesis (Series of CSS sampled mock tests) |
3 |
N/A |
| Semester Credit Hours |
18 |
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | Prerequisite |
| PA-403 |
Neoliberal Governance and Public Private Partnership |
3 |
N/A |
| PA-406 |
Analysis of Pakistan Civil Services |
3 |
N/A |
| PA-303 |
Public Administration in 21st Century: Theory to Practice |
3 |
N/A |
| PA-405 |
Planning and Development |
3 |
N/A |
| IN401 |
Internship |
3 |
N/A |
| Semester Credit Hours |
15 |
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | Prerequisite |
| PA-4XX |
Elective I |
3 |
N/A |
| PA-4XX |
Elective II |
3 |
N/A |
| PA-401 |
Socio-cultural Dynamics of Pakistan & Governance |
3 |
N/A |
| PA402 |
Crises and Disaster Management |
3 |
N/A |
| PF-426 |
Policy Communication and Narrative Skills |
3 |
N/A |
| Semester Credit Hours |
15 |
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. | Prerequisite |
| PA-XXX |
Elective IV |
3 |
N/A |
| PA-XXX |
Elective IV |
3 |
N/A |
| PA-429 |
Scientific Approaches and Logical Reasoning for Policy Analysis |
3 |
N/A |
| PA-430 |
Pakistan in 21st Century: Global Affairs and Contemporary Governance |
3 |
N/A |
| PA-431 |
Religion, Society, and Public Governance: A Comparative Perspective |
3 |
N/A |
| Semester Credit Hours |
15 |
List of Electives
- Seminar in Civil Services Studies
- Political Science for Public Administration
- Urban Governance and Sustainable City Management
- Narrative Strategies and Writing for Public Policy Impact / Policy Advocacy through Narrative and Impactful Writing
- Criminal Justice Administration and Public Policy
- Gender, Equity, and Inclusive Governance
- International Relations and Law
- Environmental Governance and Policy
- Historical Foundations of Governance in South Asia
- National Security and Foreign Policy
- Project Management (SGS)