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:
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Requirements |
Credit hours |
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University Requirements |
19-20 |
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Faculty Requirements |
29 |
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Major Requirements[1] |
64-67 |
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Elective courses |
12-8 |
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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)
- Compulsory courses ( 55 credit hours)
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Prerequisite(s) |
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Precalculus |
(Tawjihi)/Art stream |
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Organizational Theory and Design of Public Organizations |
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Introduction to Governmental Accounting |
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Introduction to Public Policy |
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Administrative Audit and Control |
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Financial Management for the Public Sector |
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Strategic Management |
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Human Resources Management |
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Administrative/Organizational Behavior |
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Public Administration in Palestine |
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Local Governance and Administration |
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Public Administration Terminology |
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Management of Civil Organizations |
PUBA131, Third Year Level |
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Fourth Year Level, Department Approval |
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Public Projects Management |
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Transparency/Accountability in the Public Sector |
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Seminar in Public Administration |
PUBA135, Fourth Year Level, Department Approval |
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(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
Program requirement (67 credit hours)
B. Elective Courses (12 credit hours)
First Group (9 Credeit Hours):
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Prerequisite(s) |
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Comparative Public Administration |
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Sustainable Development Policy Implementation |
PUBA232, Third Year Level |
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Advanced Topics In Human Resources Management |
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Leadership Skills Development |
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Communication Skills |
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Total Quality Management |
PUBA131, Third Year Level |
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Building Capacity Of Local Governing Units |
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Public Policy Analysis |
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Program Evaluation And Assessment |
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Risk And Crises Management |
PUBA131, Fourth Year Level |
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Current Issues In Public Administration |
PUBA131, Fourth Year Level |
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Electronic Government |
PUBA221, Third Year Level |
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Organizational Development And Administrative Improvement |
PUBA131, Third Year Level |
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Special Topic In Public Administration |
Fourth Year Level , Department Approval |
Second Group (3 Credeit Hours):
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Prerequisite(s) |
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Accounting for Public Sector and Non-Profit Organizations |
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Analytical Methods in Public Administration |
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Financial Analysis for Public Budgeting |
PUBA236, Third Year Level |
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The Palestinian Tax System |
PUBA236, Third Year Level |
