Academic Programs

Course Roadmap of BS-Public Administration Program

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Introduction Course Outlines Course Roadmap

BS(PACSS) Program Roadmap

University of Management & Technology, Lahore | F2025 & Onward

1st Year - Fall Semester
CodeCourse TitleCr. 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
1st Year - Spring Semester
CodeCourse TitleCr. 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
2nd Year - Fall Semester
CodeCourse TitleCr. 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
2nd Year - Spring Semester
CodeCourse TitleCr. 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
3rd Year - Fall Semester
CodeCourse TitleCr. 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
3rd Year - Spring Semester
CodeCourse TitleCr. 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
4th Year - Fall Semester
CodeCourse TitleCr. 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
4th Year - Spring Semester
CodeCourse TitleCr. 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

  1. Seminar in Civil Services Studies
  2. Political Science for Public Administration
  3. Urban Governance and Sustainable City Management
  4. Narrative Strategies and Writing for Public Policy Impact / Policy Advocacy through Narrative and Impactful Writing
  5. Criminal Justice Administration and Public Policy
  6. Gender, Equity, and Inclusive Governance
  7. International Relations and Law
  8. Environmental Governance and Policy
  9. Historical Foundations of Governance in South Asia
  10. National Security and Foreign Policy
  11. Project Management (SGS)

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