Masters in Public Policy

 

 

Master in Public Policy 
(Two Years Evening Program) 

 

Introduction

The Department of Political Science is one of the oldest and largest departments of the University of Karachi. It was established in 1951 and has been offering Bachelors, Master, M.Phil, M.S and Ph.D. programs. Later, departments of International Relations and Public Administration shooted off from the Department of Political Science.  In view of the contemporary trends in governance and public policy matters, the Department of Political Science is offering a two year Master’s program in Public Policy (MPP). Development, management and periodic analysis of public policy is an urgent need of the developing countries .Producing competent and capable manpower for this purpose is the responsibility of the universities. The University of Karachi, as the largest highest seat of learning, has been a leader in the higher education. The Public Policy programm promises a high intellectual level and scholarship for its prospective students

 

Objectives

The main objective behind MPP program is to prepare professionals in the field of Public Policy to take up the challenges of globalization .It is also aimed to help students to understand the leadership and the managerial tasks that come up in real life situations. MPP graduates have dual advantage over other graduates as they will have an understanding of the administrative issues of public sector as well as the ways and means to tackle the administrative problems. The program aims at providing career opportunities for the students by:

  • Preparing students for administrative careers in public sector and private organizations with qualities of leadership.
  • Imparting both the theoretical and practical knowledge of the related fields.
  • Enhancing the decision making power of the students.
  • Making the students comprehend environmental issues  and development strategies
  • Equipping the students with the analytical ability to understand the current financial & administrative issues.

 

To achieve the above mentioned objectives, the Department of Political Science offers the following courses in MPP

  • Public Administration
  • Good Governance
  • Introduction to Public Policy
  • Dynamics of Public Policy
  • Development Administration and Policy-making
  • Economic Analysis of Public Policy
  • Governance and Management in a Multi-cultural Society
  • Environmental Issues and Public Policy
  • Introduction to Information and Communication Technology                               
  • Human Rights and Public Policy
  • Organization Analysis and Human Recourse Management
  • Political Economy of Public Policy
  • Basic Statistics and Accounting
  • Public Policy Design & Analysis
  • E-Governance and Technology in Public Policy
  • Leadership & change Management
  • Policy Process & Institutions
  • Communication Skills & Public Policy
  • Thesis