Public Administration

Preparing skilled and competent administrative leaders to serve the needs of the public and private sectors in a way that meets the requirements of the local, regional, and international labor market. Conducting scientific and applied research that combines professionalism and excellence. Developing critical and creative thinking skills among students and enabling them to develop innovative solutions to challenges they may face in their field of specialization, as well as preparing them for postgraduate studies.

  • Studying the regulatory framework, structure, and processes of government through a multifaceted lens, which contributes to developing and building the institutional and functional capacities of students to enhance the performance of the public sector.
  • Developing leadership, administrative, and research skills among program graduates.
  • Raising and enhancing awareness of public service ethics and the systems of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the field of public administration.
  • Assisting students in developing an understanding of the issues and challenges facing society and enhancing their will and ability to contribute to achieving the developmental goals of Palestine.
  • Graduates familiar with modern theories and scientific concepts in the field of public administration at both local and international levels.
  • Graduates who possess the necessary administrative skills to manage, organize, and implement operations in the public arena to enhance the performance of public organizations.
  • Graduates well-versed in the legal and political environment of the Palestinian public sector.
  • Graduates capable of serving the public sector and various community institutions and contributing suggestions and policies that enable them to overcome the challenges they face.
  • An administrative segment contributing to the policy-making and analysis process.
  • Graduates who possess leadership and administrative skills to solve public problems, make decisions, and conduct critical analyses in the field of leading the public and private sectors.
  • Graduates with administrative skills that contribute to conflict resolution, successful teamwork, strategic planning, communication skills, and public project management.
  • Graduates who possess skills in managing public funds, preparing and analyzing budgets, and preparing the state's final accounts.
  • Graduates equipped with knowledge and abilities directed towards critical thinking and scientific research as a methodology for problem-solving.
  • Graduates with research skills in societal issues.
  • Graduates familiar with the system of professional ethics and codes of conduct in the workplace.
  • An administrative and leadership segment knowledgeable about modern methods and trends in combating corruption in all its financial, administrative, and ethical forms.
  • Graduates strengthened in citizenship and good governance to develop community institutions at both local and global levels.
  • Graduates contributing to the preparation of development plans that enhance public sector institutions.
  • A generation of leaders and administrators well-versed in the methodologies and scientific approaches that contribute to solving public economic, social, and political problems.
  • Administrative employee in all sectors
  • Manager at all administrative levels
  • Accountant in various sectors
  • Administrative employee in banks
  • Administrative employee in telecommunications companies
  • Project coordinator
  • Decision-maker in governmental institutions
  • Research and teaching assistant
  • Management consultant
  • Management trainer
  • Teacher of management and economics subjects, etc.
  • Completing postgraduate studies.

Student must successfully complete 124 credit hours of courses distributed as follows:

Requirements

Credit hours

University Requirements

19-20

Faculty Requirements

29

Major Requirements[1]

64-67

Elective courses

12-8

Total

124

 

67Credit hours for high school students (Tawjihi)/Art stream

64 credit hours for high school students (Tawjihi)/scientific stream

Program requirement (67 credit hours)
  1. Compulsory  courses ( 55 credit hours)

Course No.

Course Title

Prerequisite(s)

JURI232

Administrative Law

JURI132

MATH1351[1]

Precalculus

(Tawjihi)/Art stream

PUBA131

Organizational Theory and Design of Public Organizations

PUBA130

PUBA231

Introduction to Governmental Accounting

PUBA130

PUBA232

Introduction to Public Policy

PUBA130, PUBA135

PUBA234

Administrative Audit and Control

PUBA131, PUBA135

PUBA236

Financial Management for the Public Sector

PUBA231, ECON233

PUBA331

Strategic Management

PUBA232, PUBA131, PUBA135

PUBA332

Human Resources Management

PUBA135, PUBA131, Third Year Level

PUBA334

Administrative/Organizational Behavior

PUBA131, PUBA135

PUBA335

Public Administration in Palestine

PUBA232

PUBA338

Local Governance and Administration

PUBA232, PUBA131

PUBA3391

Public Administration Terminology

PUBA130, ENGC2202 or ENGC2204

PUBA3392

Management of Civil Organizations

PUBA131, Third Year Level

PUBA411

Internship

Fourth Year Level, Department Approval

PUBA432

Public Projects Management

STAT2371, PUBA131

PUBA435

Transparency/Accountability in the Public Sector

PUBA234

PUBA438

Seminar in Public Administration

PUBA135,  Fourth Year Level, Department Approval

STAT2371

Statistics For Public Administration

(Tawjihi)/Scientific stream

Or MATH1351


[1]Note:Students having completed the Tawjihi scientific stream are exempted from taking MATH1351 course, and it will be replaced by 3 credit hours from elective courses

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Program requirement (67 credit hours)

B. Elective Courses (12 credit hours)

First Group (9 Credeit Hours):

Course No.

Course Title

Prerequisite(s)

PUBA238 

Comparative Public Administration

PUBA131PUBA232

PUBA3311 

Sustainable Development Policy Implementation

PUBA232, Third Year Level 

PUBA3321 

Advanced Topics In Human Resources Management

PUBA332

PUBA333 

Leadership Skills Development

 

PUBA3341 

Communication Skills

PUBA334

PUBA3351 

Total Quality Management

PUBA131, Third Year Level

PUBA3381 

Building Capacity Of Local Governing Units 

PUBA338

PUBA431 

Public Policy Analysis

PUBA331

PUBA4321 

Program Evaluation And Assessment

PUBA432

PUBA4331 

Risk And Crises Management

PUBA131, Fourth Year Level 

PUBA4341 

Current Issues In Public Administration

PUBA131, Fourth Year Level 

PUBA436 

Electronic Government

PUBA221, Third Year Level 

PUBA437

Organizational Development And Administrative Improvement

PUBA131, Third Year Level 

PUBA439

Special Topic In Public Administration

Fourth Year Level , Department Approval 

Second Group (3 Credeit Hours):

Course No.

Course Title

Prerequisite(s)

PUBA237

Accounting for Public Sector and Non-Profit Organizations

PUBA231

PUBA330

Analytical Methods in Public Administration

PUBA131STAT2371

PUBA430

Financial Analysis for Public Budgeting

PUBA236, Third Year Level

PUBA4301

The Palestinian Tax System

PUBA236, Third Year Level