MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA)

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of Public Administration (MPA) program offered by the Department of Management Sciences has been designed to prepare the individuals who intend to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, provincial, federal governments, non-governmental, and nonprofit organizations etc. It mainly focuses on the roles, development, principles of public administration, public policy management and its implementation. It is an interdisciplinary study program drawing from fields such as anthropology, economics, law, political science, sociology and regional planning in order to equip MPA graduates with relevant skills and knowledge.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION:

At least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out of 4 in Bachelor’s degree (14-year education) in any discipline (e.g. BA/B.Sc./B.Com etc.) from a recognized university/institute.

Note: (1) VU graduates holding 2-year degree are only allowed to continue in their respective BS (4-year) study programs.
(2) Candidates having less than 45% marks will be eligible for admission after successful completion of “Zero Semester”.

DURATION OF MPA PROGRAM:

This is minimum two-year full time study program spread over four semesters. Each semester has at least 18 weeks duration for teaching and examinations etc.

ASSESSMENT OF MPA STUDY PROGRESS:

The students’ study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, on-line quizzes, graded discussions boards (GDBs), mid and final term examinations. The mid and final term examinations are conducted at VU’s designated exam centers and usually count 80 to 85% of the total marks of a course.

AWARD OF MPA DEGREE:

To be eligible for the award of degree of Master of Public Administration (MPA), students are required to qualify prescribed respective courses amounting to at least 72 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.30 out of 4.

FEE STRUCTURE



COURSES OF STUDY FOR MPA

The courses for MPA am are outlined as under:

Introduction to Computing
Economics
Communication Skills
Introduction to Public Administration
Principles of Management
Introduction to Sociology
Managerial Economics
Financial Accounting
Principles of Marketing
Human Resource Management
Business Mathematics & Statistics
Introduction to Public Policy
Organizational Behavior
Total Quality Management
Entrepreneurship
Public Administration in Pakistan
Public Finance
Research Methods
Administrative Law & Accountability
Political & Constitutional Development in Pakistan
Public Policy Analysis
Cultural Anthropology
Strategic Management
Final Project / Internship Report

PROJECT / INTERNSHIP REPORT

MPA students are required to complete a Project / Internship Report of 3-credit hours in the final semester of their study program. Students have to submit a detailed write-up of the Project / Internship Report and may be required to defend / give a presentation. Students taking Internship course are required to complete 6 to 8 weeks internship in an organization and shall get internship letter from the concerned organization.

Note: The University may revise the course(s) from time to time as a result of continuous review to bring them at par with course(s) being taught at top-class foreign universities. While reviewing the course(s), needs of local industry and job market are also given full consideration.
 
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