Academic Programs

Introduction Course Outlines  Course Roadmap

Roadmap F2023 - S2025

Roadmap — Program Name: BS (Public Administration)

Structure of the Scheme
Foundation Courses
16 Cr. Hrs
Major Courses
26 Cr. Hrs
Technical Electives
4 Cr. Hrs
Supporting Science
4 Cr. Hrs
Total Credit Hours
131
Program Road Map
CodeCourse TitleCr.Pre-reqCodeCourse TitleCr.Pre-req
1st Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
ECO-201 Introduction to Economics 3 N/A RMS-101 Business Statistics 3 N/A
PA-201 Government Studies 3 N/A ENG-102 English II 3 N/A
PHL-105 Introduction to Philosophy 3 N/A POL-110 Introduction to Political Science 3 N/A
ENG-101 English I 3 N/A ISL-101 Islamic Thought and Perspective 2 N/A
POL-101 Pakistan: Ideology, Constitution and Society 2 N/A SD-110 Life & Learning 2 N/A
AC-201 Financial Accounting I 3 N/A PA-216 Introduction to Public Administration 3 N/A
— Fehm-e-Quran I 1 N/A — Fehm-e-Quran II 1 N/A
Semester Credit Hours 18 Semester Credit Hours 17
2nd Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
AC-202 Financial Accounting II 3 N/A PC-201 Conflict Management: Resolution and Transformation 3 N/A
COM-201 Computer Applications 3 N/A SD-210 Civics and Community Service 2 N/A
— Business Math 3 N/A — Think AI 2 N/A
RMS-201 Methods of Social Research 3 N/A MG-120 Principles of Management 2 N/A
PA-202 Public Policy Analysis 3 N/A CH-211 Everyday Science 2 N/A
MG-224 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2 N/A PA-301 Local Government 3 N/A
— — — — — Pakistan Studies 2 —
Semester Credit Hours 17 Semester Credit Hours 16
3rd Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
PF-301 Cost and Benefit Analysis 3 N/A PF-302 Public Financial Management 3 N/A
PA-402 Crisis and Disaster Management 3 N/A PA-302 Evolution of Government in the Sub-continent 3 N/A
PA-3XX Administrative Behavior in Public Organizations 3 N/A PA-303 Theory of Public Administration 3 N/A
PA-332 Economics for Public Policy 3 N/A LW-301 Constitutional Development in Pakistan 3 N/A
PA-335 Sustainable Development 3 N/A PA-401 Socio-Cultural Dynamics of Pakistan & Governance 3 N/A
— — — — MG-301 Negotiation Skills 3 N/A
Semester Credit Hours 15 Semester Credit Hours 18
4th Year
Fall Semester Spring Semester
PA-XXX Elective I 3 N/A PA-XXX Elective IV 3 N/A
PA-XXX Elective II 3 N/A PA-XXX Elective V 3 N/A
PA-403 Neoliberal Governance and Public Private Partnership 3 N/A PA-406 Analysis of Civil Services in Pakistan 3 N/A
PA-404 Managing Public and Nonprofit Organizations 3 N/A RE-401 Capstone Project / Thesis 3 N/A
PA-405 Planning and Development 3 N/A IN-401 Internship 3 N/A
Semester Credit Hours 15 Semester Credit Hours 15
Total Credit Hours: 18+17+17+16+15+18+15+15 131
List of Electives — Public Administration

Revised: 4 courses / 12 CRH

  • PA-307 — Government and Administration
  • PL-401 — National Security and Foreign Policy
  • MG-360 — Leadership Skills
  • DV-201 — Population Studies
  • DV-202 — Urbanization: Issues and Challenges
  • PA-308 — District Government System in Pakistan
  • DV-102 — Rural Development in Pakistan
  • MG-201 — Project Management
  • PA-407 — Social Policy in Pakistan
  • PA-408 — Administrative Reforms in Pakistan
List of Electives — Civil Services Studies
  • Seminar in Civil Services Studies
  • Pakistan in 21st Century: Global Affairs and Contemporary Governance
  • Policy Communication and Narrative Skills
  • Scientific Approaches and Logical Reasoning for Policy Analysis
  • Religion, Society, and Public Governance: A Comparative Perspective
  • Policy Advocacy through Narrative and Impactful Writing
  • Urban Governance and Sustainable City Management
  • 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
BS Public Administration Scheme of Study
BS Public Administration - Scheme of Study

BSPA Revised UGRAD 2.0-F2023-S2025 

Course CodeCourse TitleCourse TypeCourse Type (Revised UG 2.0)Contact Hours (Theory + Practice)Total CRH
Semester I
ECO 201 Introduction to Economics General-Supporting Inter Disciplinary/ Allied (3+0) 3
PA-201 Government Studies Foundation-Core Major (3+0) 3
PHL 105 Introduction to Philosophy General Inter Disciplinary/ Allied (3+0) 3
ENG 101 English 1 Compulsory General Education Courses (3+0) 3
POL-101 Pakistan: Ideology, Constitution and Society Compulsory General Education Courses (3+0) 3
AC-201 Financial Accounting, I Foundation-Core Major (3+0) 3
Total: 6 courses 18
Semester II
RMS-101 Business Statistics Compulsory General Education Courses (3+0) 3
ENG-102 English II Compulsory General Education Courses (3+0) 3
POL-110 Introduction to Political Science General - Supporting Inter Disciplinary/ Allied (3+0) 3
ISL-101 Islamic Thought and Perspective Compulsory General Education Courses (3+0) 3
SD-110 Life & Learning General General Education Courses (3+0) 3
PA2XX Introduction to Public Administration - Major (New) (3+0) 3
Total: 6 courses 18
Semester III
AC-202 Financial Accounting II Foundation-Core Major (3+0) 3
COM-201 Computer Applications Compulsory General Education Courses (3+0) 3
- Business Math - General Education Courses (New) (3+0) 3
RMS-201 Methods of Social Research General-Supporting Interdisciplinary/ Allied (3+0) 3
PA-202 Public Policy Analysis Foundation-Core Major (3+0) 3
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship - General Education Courses (New) (3+0) 3
Total: 6 courses 18
Semester IV
PC-201 Conflict Management: Resolution and Transformation Foundation-Core Major (3+0) 3
XXX Civics and Community Service - General Education Courses (New) (2+0) 2
PF-301 Cost and Benefit Analysis Foundation-Core Major (3+0) 3
XXX Principles of Management Added New General Education Courses (New- Social Sciences) (3+0) 3
XXX Everyday Science Added New General Education Courses (New) (3+0) 3
PA-301 Local Government Foundation-Core Major (3+0) 3
Total: 6 courses 17
Semester V
PA 307 Project Management Elective Major (New) (3+0) 3
PA-4XX Human Resource Management Added New Major (3+0) 3
PA-402 Crisis and Disaster Management Core Major (3+0) 3
PA-3XX Administrative Behavior in Public Organizations Foundation-Core Major (3+0) 3
EC-109 / PA-3XX Economics for Public Policy Foundation-Core Major (3+0) 3
PA3XX Sustainable Development - Major (New) (3+0) 3
Total: 6 courses 18
Semester VI
PF-302 Public Financial Management Core Major (3+0) 3
PA-302 Evolution of Government in the Sub-continent Core Major (3+0) 3
PA-303 Theory of Public Administration Core Major (3+0) 3
LW-301 Constitutional Development in Pakistan Core Major (3+0) 3
PA-401 Socio-Cultural Dynamics of Pakistan & Governance Core Major (3+0) 3
MG-301 Negotiation Skills Foundation-Core Major (Re-Entered) (3+0) 3
Total: 6 courses 18
Semester VII
PA-XXX Area of Specialization I Core Specialization/ Minor (3+0) 3
PA-XXX Area of Specialization II Core Specialization/ Minor (3+0) 3
PA-403 Neoliberal Governance and Public Private Partnership Core Major (3+0) 3
PA-404 Managing Public and Nonprofit Organizations Core Major (3+0) 3
PA-405 Planning and Development Core Major (3+0) 3
Total: 5 courses 15
Semester VIII
PA-XXX 300-400 Level Course Core Specialization/ Minor (3+0) 3
PA-XXX 300-400 Level Course Core Specialization/ Minor (3+0) 3
PA-406 Analysis of Pakistan Civil Services in Pakistan Core Major (3+0) 3
RE-401 Capstone Project/ Thesis Core Project (3+0) 3
IN-401 Internship Core Internship (3+0) 3
Total: 3 courses + INT + Project/ Thesis 15
Grand Total 43 courses + INT + Project/ Thesis 137

Electives and Specializations (Public Administration)

Course CodeCourse Title
Existing / Revised Options (4 courses - 12 CRH Revised)
PA 307 Government and Administration
PL 401 National Security and Foreign Policy
MG 360 Leadership Skills
DV 201 Population Studies
DV 202 Urbanization: Issues and Challenges
PA 308 District Government System in Pakistan
DV 102 Rural Development in Pakistan
MG 201 Project Management
PA 407 Social Policy in Pakistan
PA 408 Administrative Reforms in Pakistan

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