Introduction
The Department of Public Administration, functioning under the Faculty of Management, offers undergraduate and diploma programs that equip students with relevant knowledge and required skills for building careers in modern public sector organizations. The offered programs give exposure to geographically dispersed students across the country as well as overseas for capacity building as potential public managers.
The curriculum offered to the students encompasses a wide range of policies and administrative theoretical orientation which may prove helpful for practical implementation. The ICT (Information, Communication & Technologies) based mode of education gives adequate opportunity to the large student body to pursue higher education in the field of Public Administration. Currently, more than 1,000 students with different socioeconomic backgrounds are enrolled in different programs of the Department. These students will be able to contribute to the national development of the country by playing their due role as effective public managers.
The Department has engaged highly qualified faculty members from the field of Public Administration with vast experience in online and digital teaching techniques, content development and evaluation. The services of distinguished and renowned experts from academia and the public sector have also been acquired to record state-of-the-art courses. The faculty, both regular and adjunct, is the major strength of the Department of Public Administration and is imparting their expertise to produce future managers and leaders for public, private, and social sectors.
Vision: "To be the premier choice for prospective public servants for acquiring higher learning"
Mission: "To develop leaders for the public and social sectors by providing access to quality higher education for serving the society"
Welcome to the Department of Public Administration at Virtual University of Pakistan (VUP), where we are committed to nurturing leaders and managers for the public, private, and social sectors. The department offers diplomas and degree programs in the field of Public Administration, Supply Chain Management and Human Resource Management.
We recognize our responsibility to provide online distance education that not only equips students with foundational knowledge but also develops their critical skills to address the challenges and opportunities in the field of public administration. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to prepare students with essential analytical and leadership skills, utilizing contemporary tools and techniques for effective public management.
With a highly qualified team of regular faculty members, we ensure that our students gain exposure to the theoretical foundations of supply chain management, human resource management and public administration as well as their practical applications. These educators possess extensive experience and expertise in online teaching methodologies, content development, and evaluation techniques. Additionally, we have engaged notable adjunct faculty members to develop state-of-the-art courses, underscoring our commitment to excellence. We believe that this diverse and dynamic learning approach, combining academic rigour with practical orientation, provides our students with a unique and enriching educational experience.
I encourage you to begin this remarkable academic journey and wish you great success in contributing positively to society.
Dr. Muhammad Jam e Kausar Ali Asghar