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Department of Governance
and Public Policy
MSc Semester I
Module: Political Philosophy.
Course Code GPP-501
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The objectives
of the Course are to familiarize the students with the emergence of political
thought since the medieval ages and the views of different political
philosophers, both western and Islamic and to link these teachings with the
political systems prevalent today with special reference to Pakistan .
COURSE OUT LINE
A detailed and
comprehensive study of the ideas regarding origin of the State, beginning from Western Political
Thought, the Islamic Political Thought. Administration of the State in Islamic
Society and study and Emergence of Political System in Pakistan with special reference to
the present setup of the Local Government.
COURSE CONTENTS:
·
Western
Political Thoughts:-
o Introduction
to Political Philosophy in the context of Governance.
o Greek
Political Thought, The Theory of Greek City State.
o Plato-
Writings of Plato, the Ideal State of Plato and his contribution to the History
of Political Thought.
o Aristotle:
The Politics of Aristotle.
o Plato
and Aristotle- A Comparative Study.
o Aristotle’s
Best and Ideal State, Aristotle’s idea on Revolution, Universal and Hellenic Philosophy.
o Roman
Political Thought.
o Beginning
of Modern Political Thought Niccolo Machiavelli (The Prince).
o Political
Philosophy of Reformation and Counter Reformation (Martin Luther).
o Modern
Democratic Philosophers and Processes
o Thomas
Hobbes
o John
Locke
o Montesquieu
o Rousseau
o Karl
Mark
o Various
Movements i.e Socialism, Communism Capitalism.
Introduction To Islamic
Political Thought
o The
Quranic State
o Ibn-e-Arbi
(9th Century)
o Farabi
(870-950)
o Nazim-ul-Mulk
Tusi (1029-1082)
o Ghazzali
(1058-1111)
o Ibn
Khaldum (1332-1406)
o Introduction
to Development of Islamic Political Thought.
o Development
of Local Government in Pakistan.
o Political
Philosphy in Pakistan.
o Out
lines of Palestine’s Political System.
o Devolution
of Powers and the Present Local Government System in Pakistan (Nazim ,Naib-Nazim etc)
RECOMMENDED READINGS
·
History of European Political Philosophy by D.R
Bhandari.
·
Muslim Political Thought by Muhammad Aslam.
·
Western Political Thought by Suresh Pant
·
Studies in Muslim Political Thought and
Administration By H.K Sherwani.
(Department of Governance
and Public Policy)
MSc Semester I
Module: Public Administration
Course Code GPP-503
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To acquaint the students with:-
·
The basic understanding of the subject of Public
Administration at micro & macro level.
·
The methods and operations of public offices at
all levels.
·
The internal & external influences which
affect the performance of the Public Administration.
COURSE CONTENTS
·
Introduction to Public Administration,
Definitions, Scope, Nature, Elements.
·
Political Context of Public Administration
·
Public Administration in Modern Times,
Privatization, Regulations, Inspections.
·
Ethics and its role in public administration
·
Inter-Organization Concepts of Public
Administration. Inter Governmental
Relations, Federal, State & Local Perspective
·
Organization- Types, Theories, Principles,
National Integration
·
Budgeting and Financial Management
·
Management of Human Resources, Merit System,
Public Employment, Political Appointments.
·
Planning, Implementing and Evaluation, Planning
Process & Techniques.
·
Managing Organizational Dynamics, Organizational
Environment, Organizational Culture.
·
Leadership
– Qualities for Leader, Problems faced & decision making.
·
Personal skills in Public Management. Stress
Management, Leadership Problems, Decision Making.
·
The Future of Public Service.
·
Trends in Public Administration.
·
Concept of Public Administration in Islam
RECOMMENDED READINGS
·
A Concept of Public Administration by Dr.
Karamat Azim, Dr. Sadiq Ali
·
Public
Administration by Dr. Liaqat Ali Khan Niazi
·
Public
Administration -with Special Reference to Pakistan by Dr. Sultan Khan
·
Public Administration by John M. Pfiffner and
Robert Presthus
·
Public Administration -Principles and Practices
by A.R. Tyagi
(Department of Governance
and Public Policy)
MSc Semester I
Module: Management
& Internal Communication
Course Code GPP-502
COURSE
OBJECTIVES. The objectives of the Course are to introduce students to:
- Principles of communicating and the conduct of
effective business communications in management positions
- Outline different kinds of commonly used written
business communications and how to frame these
- Principles adopted for the effective use of the oral
medium of communication and their application
- Use of modern technology in oral and written
management communications
COURSE
CONTENTS. The course is designed to cover the following aspects:
- INTRODUCTION
- What is Communication
- Why is Communication Imperfect
- Seven Cs of Effective Communication
- PROCESS OF PREPARING EFFECTIVE BUSINESS MESSAGES
- Planning the Message
- Composing the Message
- Layout and Composition of Business Letters
- Memorandums
- Good News & Bad News Messages
- REPORTS
- Short Reports
- Long Reports
- STRATEGIES FOR ORAL COMMUNICATION
- Strategies for Successful Speaking
- Strategies for Successful Interpersonal
Communication
- SPECIAL WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
- Writing Effective Business Proposals
- Formulation of Brochures
- JOB APPLICATION PROCESS
- Writing Applications and Resumes
- Effective Job Interviewing
- USE OF ELECTRONIC AIDS IN COMMUNICATIONS
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
On completion of
the Course, the Student should be able to comprehend the importance of good
written and oral communication in fulfilling management responsibilities at
different tiers and apply the acquired skills practically.
RECOMMENDED
READINGS
- EFFECTIVE BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS by Herta A
Murphy, Herbert
- WRITING EFFECTIVELY IN BUSINESS by Beth S. Neman
& Sandra Smythe
- BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS: STRATEGY & SKILL by
Mary Munter
(Department of Governance
and Public Policy)
MSc Semester I
Module: E. Governance
Course Code GPP-505
Course Objectives:
This course will
introduce you to the ways in which internet technologies are affecting how
people interact with government, and how governments, in turn, are using and
managing these technologies to (hopefully) better provide information and
services to the public. Course content is divided into three main themes, and
begins with an overview of development techniques and assessment methods for
public web sites and on-line applications. We will then examine key policy
issues relevant to implementation of e-government programs, as well as to the
broader use of information technology in Pakistan
Procedures
for Accomplishing the Objectives:
- Class Discussions
- Projects/Assignments
- Presentations by students
- Questions and Answers sessions
- Conduction of seminars
Grading Procedure:
- Internal Evaluation (quizzes,
assignments and presentations) 25
Marks
- Mid Term Exam
50
Marks
- End Term
Exam
75
Marks
Total Marks
Required Reading(s)
Anttiroiko, A i-Veikko. and
Malkia, Matti. 2006. Encyclopedia of
digital government. Hershey ,PA
Garson, G. David. Public Information Technology and E-Governance:
Managing the Virtual State. Boston :
Jones & Bartlett. 2006.
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Learning Objectives:
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Gain a familiarity with the basic concepts,
terminology and technology of e-commerce/e-government.
·
Develop skills to critically evaluate government
web sites and e-services
·
Understand the major federal and state laws and
regulations impacting the evolution of e-government in Pakistan
·
Be able to articulate the policy and social
issues facing agencies in implementing e-government initiatives.
·
Be able to apply basic business knowledge and
government IT management concepts in preparing e-government proposals, plans or
strategies for Pakistan .
(Department of Governance and Public Policy)
MSc Semester I
Module: Governance Its theories and Practices
Course Code GPP-504
GOVERNANCE,
IT’S THEORIES
AND
PRACTICES
IT’S THEORIES
AND
PRACTICES
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The course is designed to provide the students of Governance and Public Policy an understanding of principles, policies and practices of Governance at state level. It covers the basic concepts and theories of governance, governance in public administration and public policy, the State and economic development, models of economic governance, the judiciary and its impact on governance, and theories of democratization. It also covers the role of ethics in governance and how it should be institutionalized to play an effective role in the improvement of standards of governance in a State.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Upon the completion of the course, the students will be able to:-
– Comprehend the core issues and concepts of governance
– Understand the importance of practices of good governance in running the affairs of the state and apply the knowledge gained through this course in their practical and professional life
– Raise the standard of governance whenever and wherever they happen to serve Pakistan.
RECOMMENDED READINGS
• Guidance for Good Governance by Abdullah al-Ahsan and Stephen B. Young.
• The principles of State and Government in Islam by Muhammad Asad.
• Governance by Anne Mette Kjaer.
• Encyclopedia of Governance by Mark Bevir.
• Civil Service Establishment Code (ESTACODE).
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