Public Administration Campus
The Public Administration Campus (PAC) (जन प्रशासन क्याम्पस) is the constituent campus of Tribhuvan University (TU). It was the only one campus for public administration studies in Nepal for long time, now joined by two other colleges. It is currently located at Jamal, Kathmandu. The campus operates under Central Department of Public Administration (CDPA).
History
Initially, public administration education was started with one-year diploma in public administration for HMG Second Class Gazetted Officers under Center for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA) of the Tribhuvan University.[1] Later in 1976, Public Administration Campus (PAC) - a full-fledged constituent campus of the Tribhuvan University was established. PAC was assumed the sole responsibility for education for public administration and undertook "Diploma in Public Administration" (DPA Program until 1979). The mission quickly evolved to include offering master's degree in Public Administration in 1979. To upgrade and get more independent status, the Tribhuvan University has created [Central Department of Public Administration (CDPA)] in 1986. Since then PAC/CDPA has been imparting education, training and conducting research in the area of public affairs management.
Courses
Public Administration Campus previously offered Diploma in Public Administration (DPA) course. It was later on upgraded to Master in Public Administration (MPA). Now with the need of mid level administrators, it has started offering Bachelor in public Administration (BPA) course. Following are currently offered courses through this campus.
- Bachelor in Public Administration (BPA)
- Master in Public Administration (MPA)
Bachelor in Public Administration Campus (BPA)
Bachelor in Public Administration (BPA) course is a 4-year, 8-semester program. It is aimed towards producing mid level administrators in the public sector of the country. It was started on 2070 BS. This program is currently available at only one place - Public Administration Campus, in the country.
Master in Public Administration (MPA)
Master in Public Administration (MPA) is a 2 year course aimed at producing high level administrative manpower for public sector of the country. It was upgraded from DPA program, previously offered by this campus. MPA program is currently offered by Public Administration Campus and Mahendra Morang Campus (Biratnagar).
The objective of the master's degree programme in Public Administration (MPA) is to produce high-level human resources in order to serve public affairs management of the government, non-government, public enterprises and private sectors. The programme focuses on areas of specialization such as Development Administration, Human Resource Development, Public Finance, and Law and Order Administration. After successful completion of the programme, a student will be able to function as an administrator/manager in government, non-government, public enterprises and private sectors. The MPA programme specifically aims to:
Curricular Structure
The curriculum for MPA degree comprises four separate and distinct course components as follows :
Core Courses
Core courses integrate all functional areas and provide the students with an appreciation of the diversity and interrelationship of Public Administration, Development Administration, Public Policy Analysis, Public Financial Administration, Public Personnel Administration and Organizational Behaviour.
Analytical and Professional Core Courses
Analytical courses are designed to enable the students to develop the skill of identifying and analyzing the problems. It includes subjects - Research Methods in Public Administration, Public Enterprise Management and Social Responsibility, International Administration and Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs Management.
Specialization Courses
Specialization in any one of the areas, Development Administration, Human Resource Development, Public Finance and Law and Order Administration areas enables the student to develop their expertise in the functional area.
Thesis Writing
Thesis writing is an optional subject. While completing the specialization areas (elective courses), students are required to take either four courses of 50 marks each or thesis writing of 100 marks with any two courses of 50 marks each from the same specialized area. The thesis has to be written within the specialisation area opted by the students.
Course Composition
The Core Courses carry 800 marks and specialization areas (elective courses) carry 200 marks. In the first year, students shall study six courses with the total weight of 500 marks. The following are the courses for the first and second year.
First Year
Course No. Subject (Marks) PA 500 Fundamentals of Public Administration (100) PA 510 Research Methods in Public Administration (100) PA 520 Development Administration (100) PA 530 Public Personnel Administration and Organization Behavior (100) PA 540 Public Financial Administration (50) PA 550 Administrative Law (50)
Second Year
PA 600 Public Policy Analysis (100) PA 610 Public Enterprise Management and Social Responsibility (100) PA 620 International Administration (50) PA 630 Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs Management (50)
Specialization Areas (Elective Courses)
Courses equivalent 200 marks to be selected from any one of the following areas.
Development Administration Area
DA 621 Rural Development (50) DA 622 Urban Development (50) DA 623 Development Planning (50) DA 624 Project Management (50)
Human Resources Development Area
HR 631 Personnel Administration in Nepal (50) HR 632 Comparative Personnel Administration of SAARC Countries (50) HR 633 Labour Policy and Administration in Nepal (50) HR 634 Human Resources Development (50)
Public Finance Area
PF 641 Budgeting (50) PF 642 Accounting system in Nepal (50) PF 643 Auditing system in Nepal (50) PF 644 Tax Administration in Nepal (50)
Law and Order Administration Area
PO 651 Public Security and Development (50) PO 652 Police Administration (50) PO 653 Security Management (50) PO 654 District Administration and Law Enforcement (50)
Thesis Writing
TH 655 Thesis (100)
References
- ↑ "Public Administration Campus official web site". Public Administration Campus. Retrieved 3 February 2014.