Introduction
Associate Degree in Public Administration is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in the principles and practices of public administration by using modern ICT. This 67-credit-hour degree program provides an opportunity for students to study at their own pace and from any location, while engaging with a curriculum that covers the essential aspects of public administration. This degree program prepares the students for entry-level positions in government agencies, nonprofit organisations, and beyond by imparting essential knowledge and skills required to thrive in this modern digital workspace. Moreover, this program lays the groundwork for continued academic success with seamless transfer opportunities to bachelor’s degree programs. It would also get eligible candidates ready for Pakistan’s Public Service Commission. By choosing this online Associate Degree in Public Administration, the students are taking a significant step towards a career that can shape communities and influence public life.
Eligibility Criteria
Intermediate (equivalent to 12 years of education) with at least 45% marks.
Note: Candidates having ‘A’ levels are required to provide equivalence certificate from Inter Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC), Islamabad. (http://www.ibcc.edu.pk/). Candidates having less than 45% marks will be eligible for admission after successful completion of “Zero Semester”.
Award of Degree
To be eligible for the award of ADP, the students are required to complete prescribed course work of 67 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 out of 4.0.
Scheme of Study
| Total Credit Hours | 67 |
| Total Semesters | 4 |
| Duration | 2 years |
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| Semester No. 1 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| CS101 | Introduction to Computing | General Education | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG101 | English Comprehension | General Education | Functional English | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| MGT503 | Principles of Management | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | General Education | Social Sciences | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ETH202 | Ethics (for Non-Muslims) | General Education | Islamic Studies/Religious Education Studies | Elective | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||
| ISL202 | Islamic Studies | General Education | Islamic Studies/Religious Education Studies | Elective | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||
| VU001 | Introduction to e-Learning | General Education | Required | 1 (Theory:1, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 2 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| ENG201 | Business and Technical English Writing | General Education | Expository Writing | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| MGT101 | Financial Accounting | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MGT111 | Introduction to Public Administration | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MGT522 | Introduction to Public Policy | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MTH100 | General Mathematics | General Education | Quantitative Reasoning | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| PAK301 | Pakistan Studies | General Education | Required | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 3 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| MGT301 | Principles of Marketing | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MGT411 | Money & Banking | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| STA301 | Statistics and Probability | General Education | Quantitative Reasoning | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ECO302 | Principles of Microeconomics | General Education | Arts and Humanities | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ECO401 | Economics | General Education | Arts and Humanities | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ECO402 | Microeconomics | General Education | Arts and Humanities | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| MGT501 | Human Resource Management | Major | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MGT611 | Business & Labor Law | Major | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PAK522 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | General Education | Required | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 4 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| ETH100 | Effective Citizenship | General Education | Civics and Community Engagement | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| MGT602 | Entrepreneurship | General Education | Entrepreneurship | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ACC501 | Business Finance | Major | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| BIO101 | Basic I-Biology | General Education | Natural Sciences | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| GSC101 | General Science | General Education | Natural Sciences | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| MCM401 | Fundamentals of Public Relations | Major | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MGT502 | Organizational Behaviour | Major | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MGT513 | Public Administration in Pakistan | Major | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PHY101 | Physics | General Education | Natural Sciences | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||