National University of Modern Languages
(Department of
Governance and Public Policy)
MSc Semester IV
Module: Role of Media in Governance
Course Code GPP-533
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The Course is designed to give an
introduction to mass media and its mechanics of functioning so that it helps the
students understand its role in governance.
COURSE CONTENTS
- Introduction
to Mass Communication
- Electronic
and Print Media
- Public
relations and Advertising
- Normative
Theories of the Press
- The
Bullet Theory
- Cultivation
Theory
- Marshall
McLuhan’s “Technological Determinium”
- Knowledge
Gap Theory
- Spiral
of Silence
- Agenda
Setting Theory
- Uses
and Gratifications
- News
Agencies
- Propaganda
and its Devices
- International
Communication
- Globalization
- Cultural
Imperialism
·
Media and Governance :
o Media
as a Watchdog
o Government
Media Relations
o Media
Effects on Governance
o Government
Manipulation of the Media
o Pakistani
Settings and the Role of Media as a Watchdog
RECOMMENDED READINGS
- Communication
Theories: Origins, Methods and their Uses in the Mass Media by Sevem,
Warren J Tankard Jam Jr (Longman)
- The
Media of Mass Communication by Vivian John (Eighth Edition 2008 update)
- The
Dynamics of Mass Communication Media in the Digital Age by Dominik,
Joseph,R, (Seventh Edition), Mc Graw Hill
National University of Modern Languages
(Department of
Governance and Organizational Science)
MSc Semester IV
Module: Social Accountability & Political
Process
Course Code GPP-532
COURSE OBJECTIVES To
familiarize the students with:
·
The concept of accountability, tracing its
history upto the present day
·
The broader & narrower concepts of
accountability.
·
The process of conducting accountability
·
The history of corruption in Pakistan and the history
of the accountability forum.
COURSE CONTENTS
- General
Introduction to Accountability /concepts of Public Accountability
- Definitions
of Accountability
- Understanding
Social Accountability
- Types
of Accountability – based on the Nature of Forum, Actor, Conduct and obligation:
o Political
o Administrative
o
Judicial/Legal
o Professional
o Market/Business
o Information
·
Social Accountability Process – The Problem of
WHO
·
Social
Accountability Building
Blocks.
·
Why is Social Accountability Important?
·
Concept of Administrative Accountability in
Islam.
o
The concept of accountability
o
Hisba in Islam
o
Administration of State and Accountability During
the Times of Holy Prophet (PBUH).
o
Administration of State and Accountability During
the Period of the Caliphs.
·
Accountability – Pakistan Perspective
·
Corruption – A Diagnosis – Pakistani Perspective
o
Definitions
o
Forms of Corruption – Nature & Scope
o
Trends of Corruption Through Decades
o
Corruption in Public Sector and Civil Services –
Current Trends.
METHODOLOGY.
The subject will be covered through lectures, visits to
agencies conducting Accountability and guest speakers and case studies.
RECOMMENDED
READINGS
·
Accountability: Managing for Maximum Results by
Sam R LLyod-First Edition 2004 (Viva Books Pvt Ltd).
·
Corporate Governance and Accountability by Jill Solomon.
·
International Organization and Democracy
Accountability Politics and Power by Thomas D.Zweifel.
·
Bribery, Anti Corruption Laws with NAB Ordinance
by M.A. Zafar.
·
The Concept of Administrative Accountability in
Islam by Dr Riza Mahmood.
·
NAB Ordinance 1999 Amdt 2002 by Zafar Hussain
Chaudhry.
·
Power, Inc, Public and Pvt Rulers and How to
make them Accountable by Morton Mintz.
·
IS-8000
National University of Modern Languages
(Department of
Governance and Public Policy)
MSc Semester IV
Module: Business Process Re-Engineering
Course Code GPP-531
COURSE
OBJECTIVES. The objectives of the Course are to introduce students to:
- Understanding the Concept of Business Processes
- Understanding Process Activity and its analysis
- Orientation with the tools of process improvement
- Understanding measurement systems
- Management of Change and its dynamics
COURSE
CONTENTS. The course will cover the following aspects:
·
Understanding what are Processes
·
Process Mapping
·
Understanding Re-engineering and its scale and
scope
·
Process Management Methodology
·
Process Activity Analysis
·
Problem Solving and Decision Making Tools
·
Measurement Systems
·
Change Management
RECOMMENDED
READINGS
- Process Redesign &
Management: Beyond Reengineering by Douglas C. Montgomery, James Sidney
Johnson and Gary J. Feldman
- Organizational
Transformation through Business Process Re-engineering by Vikram Sethi and
William R. King
- Business Process
Management – A Rigorous Approach by Martyn A. Ould
- The Reengineering
Revolution by Michael Hammer and Steven A. Stanton
- Successful
Re-engineering by Daniel P. Pertozoo and John C. Stepper
- Process Mapping: How to
Reengineer Your Business Processes by V. Daniel Hunt
National University of Modern Languages
(Department of
Governance and Public Policy)
MSc Semester IV
Module: Fundamentals of Project Management
COURSE OBJECTIVES. The objectives of the Course are
to introduce students to:
- Understanding the fundamental concepts of Project
Management
- Provide information and skills needed to work
successfully in a project environment and to accomplish project objectives
- Equip students with the knowledge of project
management and skills that a successful project manager uses for effective
initiation, implementation and termination of a project.
- Develop and train students to succeed on inter
disciplinary and cross functional teams and acquire marketable skills in
this field
- Prepare
project feasibility study
COURSE
CONTENTS. The course will cover the following aspects:
o
Overview
of the Subject –
§
Definition
of a Project,
§
Importance
of Project Management,
- Understanding
Project Management
- Attributes
of a Project
- Project Environments
- Role of Project
Manager
- Project Management
Concepts
- Project Management
Constraints
- Forms of Project
Management
- NEED IDENTIFICATION
- Project Selection
- Preparing a Request For Proposal
- Proposed Solution
- Project Formulation
- PROJECT PLANNING & CONTROL
- Project Planning
- Project Scheduling
- Project Control
- Resource Considerations
- Cost Planning & Performance
- Risk Management
o
Project Auditing
·
PROJECT
FEASIBILITY STUDY:
o
How
to prepare Project Feasibility Study,
o
Format
of Feasibility Study,
o
Contents
of Feasibility Study,
o
Making
Accurate Estimates
- ROLES OF PEOPLE & COMMUNICATIONS
- Project Management Skills
- Project Team
- Project Communication & Documentation
RECOMMENDED
READINGS
- James P
Clements & Jack Gido: EFFECTIVE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- John M.
Nicholas: PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR
BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY – Principles and Practice (Second Edition)
- Jack R.
Meredith & Samuel J. Mantel, Jr.: PROJECT
MANAGEMENT – A Managerial Approach
- Harold
Kerzner: PROJECT MANAGEMENT – A
SYSTEMS APPROACH TO PLANNING SCHEDULING AND CONTROLLING
National University of Modern Languages
(Department of
Governance and Public Policy)
MSc Semester IV
Module: Multi Disciplinary Research in
Organization
INTRODUCTION
This
is the Final Project for the students of M Sc in Governance &
Organizational Sciences. This course constitutes SIX credit hours in the
Masters Degree. Please note that the final project will be an individual
exercise and each student will be marked independently.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the course are as follows
- To develop and enhance the
research skills in student so that they understand and implement those
skills practically in an effective manner.
- To develop and enhance the
analytical skills of students so that they can analyze the organization
from different perspectives such as administration, management and social aspect.
- To develop and enhance
technical skills so they equip themselves to handle the latest
technological need or trend
- To develop a mechanism for
students to acquire both theoretical and practical knowledge
COURSE CONTENTS
The research process will revolve around
the following aspects:
1. Read
and understand the guidelines provided by the Department. Get your self
acquainted with the research committee.
2. Select
the area & topic of research in which a students is interested
3. Selection
of the organization in which research will be conducted
4. Submissions
of Research Outline.
5. Submission
of Registration Form and Consent Form
6. Submission
of Research Proposal
7. Presentation
and defense of the Research Proposal
8. Periodic
reports to supervisor
9. Submission
of final thesis
10. Presentation
and defense of final thesis
Students can select from the
following areas of research.
a. Public
Administration
b. Organizational
Management
c. Social
Aspects having an impact on Governance
d. Management
aspects within the purview of Governance
MARKING
The total marks for this course are 225 and divided as
below:
- Outline
of research 25
- Research
proposal 25
- Defense
of research proposal 25
- Monthly
Progress report 50
- Final
Thesis
50
- Final
defense 50
National University of Modern Languages
(Department of
Governance and Public Policy)
MSc Semester IV
Module: Disaster Management (DM) Code:
GPP-523
1. COURSE OBJECTIVES:- To familiarize the students with:
·
The history of Disasters and it effects on humanity/countries.
·
Types of Disasters & its causes.
·
Preparedness for mitigating a disaster.
·
Engagement of civil society organizations, International
NGO’s & Governmental organization, their roles/effectiveness.
·
Problems of Inter organizational coordination in
mitigating the effects of a disaster.
2. COURSE CONTENTS
·
General Introduction to Disaster, history of
selected international/national disasters.
·
Types /classification of disasters
o Earth
quake – Volcanic Eruptions
o Land
slides /Mass Movement
o Tsunamis
o Floods
o Draughts
·
Characteristics of Disasters
·
Risk Assessment
·
Major Requirements for coping with disaster:-
o Organizations
o Planning
o Prevention
o Mitigation
o Preparedness
/Response
o Recovery
/Capacity
o Research
·
Vulnerabilities in Pakistan /causes of vulnerabilities
·
Disaster Management and Institutional Arrangements
in Pakistan
·
Forging links between disasters &
development.
o The
UN & NGO’s Role
o Community’s
Role
·
Hyogo (Japan) UN Convention 2005
3. PROCEDURES
FOR ACCOMPLISHING THE OBJECTIVES (METHODOLOGY)
·
Multi Media Lectures
·
Class/Tutorial Discussions
·
Case Studies
·
Guest Speakers
4. STUDENT
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THE COURSE:-
·
Attendance (Regular) Class Discussions/Participations.
·
Case Studies
·
Attendance at Guest Speaker Lectures
·
Quiz Tests/Assignments
·
Mid/End Term Exams
5. GRADING PROCEDURES
·
Internal Evaluation
·
Quizzes /Assignments/ = 25 marks
·
Class participation
·
Mid Term Exam =
50 marks
·
End Term Exam =
75 marks
·
Total = 150 marks
6. COURSE OUTCOMES At the end of the course, the students will
be able to:-
·
Understand commonly used “Disaster management”
terminology
·
Understand what is meant by & the difference
in Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation, Prevention and Response.
·
Types of Disasters, their Causes &
Consequences
·
Response of community /country
·
Inter organizational/governmental planning
coordination & problems.
·
Analyze the role of NDMA, NDMC and comments on
their performance.
·
Problems faced by Governmental Institutions
/organizations who plan, prepare mitigate a disaster & rehabilitate
affected people.
7. RECOMMENDED READINGS
·
Introduction to International Disaster Management
(Second Edition) by Damm (P. 2011 Elsevier Inc. Coppola)
·
UN International Strategy of Disaster Reduction
(UNISDR) 2005 Hyogo Frame Work of Action 2005 – 2015.
·
UN Office of Coordination of Humanitarian
Affairs (UNOCHA) 2010
