Department of Public Administration Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur

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1 Department of Public Administration Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur Self-Assessment Report (SAR) Submitted to Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur Program: BS-IV By Program Team (PT) Members: 1. Mr. Sajid Hussain Mirani 2. Mr. Mansoor Ahmed Soomro April 2015

2 INTRODUCTION: The Department of Public Administration was established in the year It offers BS (4 years) / MPA 2 year s morning program provides graduates Professional education for individual preparing to enter public services and for those mid / level personnel already serving in public or private organizations. Who have had sustainable experience but required professional training in administration and management. The degree program has been designed to provide students with an understanding of the theories of organization, with particular reference to complex systems and for seeking operational solutions to the problems; management technologies including the use of sophisticated information system for the maintenance of ongoing decision making system. Students also have an opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge in areas such as financial management, marketing management, human resource management and computer based management information system. The Department of Public Administration (evening) degree program is of BS 4 years consists of 08 semesters and MPA 2 year s program is of 04 semesters. Under this program of study candidates will be awarded MPA degree when the following requirements have been met. Each course / requirement carries 03 / 100 credits / marks respectively. Mission Statement of the University: Slogan: Learn how to learn Mission of the University: To build national character and put focus on production of quality graduates to contribute in the economic, industrial and social development of the country. Vision of the University: To develop human resources & capabilities to meet national development needs through quality teaching, learning & research. Youth Empowerment is one of the main objectives of the University. VISION STATEMENT The Department of Public Administration s vision is to be an agent of change to develop and enhance public leadership through education, scholarship and service. The Department of Public Administration is uniquely placed to prepare current and emergent leaders in local, regional, national and global communities. We recognize that solutions to contemporary problems require innovative approaches and alliances among governments, nonprofits and businesses, and encourage our faculty

3 and students to engage in multidisciplinary and collaborative approaches to advance the public interest. We aim to contribute to the integrity, effectiveness, and transparency of the next generation of trusted public leaders. MISSION STATEMENT The Department of Public Administration at Shah Abdul Latif University is dedicated to preparing individuals for ethical, competent and effective public service in a range of roles in policy, management and leadership. We seek to improve practice by facilitating learning through community engagement, scholarship and encourage reflection as we develop and work with leaders representing diverse communities across all domains of public service.

4 Programs are given below: List of courses with credit hours 1. BS 4 years program 1 st Semester Course No: Name of Subject Credit hours PA-301 Introduction to Public Administration 3 PA-302 English-I 3 PA-303 Introduction to Behavioral Sciences / Personal / self Mgt: (Psychology, Sociology, & Anthropology) 3 PA-304 Introduction to Economics 3 PA-305 Fundamentals of Computer 3 PA-306 Pakistan Studies 3 PA-307 Islamic Studies 3 2 nd Semester PA-308 Principles of Management 3 PA-309 English-II (Communication Skills) 3 PA-310 Fundamentals of Accounting 3 PA-311 Principles of Human Resources 3 PA-312 Principles of Marketing 3 PA-313 Basic Mathematics & Statistics 3 3 rd Semester PA-401 Analysis Management of Pakistan Economy 3 PA-402 Organizational Behavior& Design 3 PA-403 Industrial Development in Pakistan & Auditing 3 PA-404 Constitutional & Administrative Law 3 PA-405 Computer Application to Management 3 PA-406 Organization: Theory & Practice 3 4 th Semester PA-407 Public Administration in Pakistan 3 PA-408 Strategic Management 3 PA-409 Business Communication 3 PA-410 Financial Management 3 PA-411 Public Policy 3 5 th Semester PA-501 Contemporary Issues and Politics 3 PA-502 Management Economics 3 PA-503 Total Quality Management 3 PA-504 Banking & Financial Institutions in Pakistan 3 PA-505 Change Management 3 6 th Semester

5 PA-506 Economics (Micro & Macro) 3 PA-507 Leadership & Team Management 3 PA-508 Organizational Development 3 PA-509 Good Governance 3 PA-510 Introduction to Mgt. Information System 3 7 th Semester PA-601 Comparative Public Administration 3 PA-602 Public Finance 3 PA-603 Local Government & Rural Development 3 PA-604 Research Methods & Techniques (Int: HRM Ideas & Issues) 3 PA-605 Specialization-I: Marketing Management / T&D 3 PA-606 Specialization-II: Labor Laws/ Advertising and Sales Promotion 3 8 th Semester PA-607 Project Management 3 PA-608 Fundament of Cost Management 3 PA-609 NGOs Management 3 PA-610 Bureaucracy & Development Administration 3 PA-611 PA-612 Specialization-I: Strategic HRM/ Consumer Behavior & Marketing Research Training & Development 3 Specialization-II: Performance and Compensation Management/ International Marketing or Recruitment.3 Internship Report Research Project Report Oral Comprehensive Viva-Voce (6) List of courses with credit hours MPA Two-Year Program 1 st Semester Course code Title PA-501 English-I (Communication skills) 3 PA-502 Introduction to Public Administration 3 PA-503 Introduction to Economics 3 PA-504 Principles of Management 3 PA-505 Fundamentals of Computer 3 PA-506 Human Resource Management 3 2 nd Semester PA-507 Public Administration in Pakistan 3 PA-508 Organizational Behavior& Design 3

6 PA-509 Basic Mathematics & Statistics 3 PA-510 Principles of Marketing 3 PA-511 Principles of Accounting 3 PA-512 Business Communication 3 3 rd Semester PA-601 Comparative Public Administration 3 PA-602 Public Finance 3 PA-603 Local Government and Rural Development 3 PA-604 Research Method and Techniques 3 PA-605 Specialization-I: Training & Development/ Marketing Management3 Specialization-I: Labor Laws / Advertising & Sales promotion 3 4 th Semester PA-606 Project Management 3 PA-607 Financial Management 3 PA-608 NGOs Management 3 PA-609 Public Policy 3 PA-610 Specialization-I: Strategic HRM/ Consumer Behavior & Marketing Research 3 PA-611 Specialization-II: Performance and Compensation Management/ International Marketing 3. Internship Report Research Project Report Oral Comprehensive Viva-Voce (6) =============================================================================

7 Detail of Admission Criteria S. No. 1 Faculty of Social Sciences & Arts Department Class Qualification Combination Subject % Percent Year of passing Program Category Pure merit setts Self-Finance Sports FATA Baluchistan Employees Teachers Foreigners Disables Public Administration BS (4 Years) Program Do MPA (2 Years Program H.S.C II Bachelor pass degree of two years Science Arts / Commerce (Science / Arts / Commerce / Diploma in Commerce / DAE Minimum 45 % marks 2011 to annual to annual 2012 Supplement 2012 is not allowed Evening * 7** 10*** * 7** 10*** Teaching Staff PROF.DR. BUKHARI NOOR SHAH Professor & Chairman MIRANI, SAJID HUSSAIN Lecturer MPA (SU), MS (MUET Jamshoro) SOOMRO, ZAHOOR AHMED Lecturer (on study leave in UK) JOKHIO IMDAD ALI Lecturer (on study leave in UK) SOOMRO, MANSOOR AHMED BPA (Hons), MPA (Hons) (SALU), MBA (SALU), M.Phil (Research Fellow) BUKHARI, IMRAN AHMED SHAH MPA (SALU) B.Ed. (SALU) M.Phil (Research Fellow) SYEDA KANWAL NAQVI MPA (SALU) M.Phil (Research Fellow) MAHAR, SHOUKAT ALI MPA (SALU), M.A English (SU) M.Phil (Research Fellow) SAMO, INSAF ALI BS (Public Administration) M.Phil (Research Fellow) LASHARI, ALI RAZA BS (Public Administration) (SALU) M.Phil (Research Fellow) DOGAR, HUMERA ALI MPA (SALU) M.Phil (Research Fellow)

8 SOOMRO, FARHAN ALI MPA (SALU) M. Phil (Research Fellow)

9 Teacher Evaluation Form (To be filled by the student) DEPARTMENT: Public Administration Year of Study: 2015 A: B: C: Uncertain D: E: Teacher: A B C D E 1. The teacher is prepared for each class 51% 38% 5% 2% 4% 2. The teacher demonstrates knowledge of the subject 40% 49% 6% 1% 4% properly 3. The teacher has completed the whole course 43% 44% 4% 6% 4% 4. The teacher provides additional material apart from the textbook 26% 49% 15% 7% 2% 5. The teacher gives citations regarding current situations with reference to Pakistani context. 21% 57% 18% 1% 2% 6. The teacher communicates the subject matter effectively 36% 54% 6% 1% 4% 7. The teacher shows respect towards students and encourages class participation 36% 48% 10% 1% 6% 8. The teacher maintains an environment that is conducive to learning 33% 54% 7% 4% 2% 9. The teacher is punctual & regular. 45% 35% 7% 5% 8% 10. The teacher is fair in examination 40% 39% 10% 7% 4% 11. The teacher returns the checked scripts etc. with his suggestions to the students. 12. The teacher was available for consultations after class hours. Course: 13. The matter presented in the course has increased the knowledge of the subject 14. The syllabus clearly states course objectives requirements, procedures and grading criteria 15. The subject integrates theoretical course concepts with real world. 16. The assignments and exams taken by the teacher were according to course and syllabi. 19% 45% 25% 7% 4% 32% 48% 11% 5% 5% 30% 54% 10% 5% 2% 19% 61% 15% 2% 2% 24% 63% 11% 0% 2% 45% 39% 7% 4% 5%

10 Survey of Graduating Students DEPARTMENT: Public Administration Year of Study: 2015 A: Very satisfied B: Satisfied C: Uncertain D: Dissatisfied E: Very dissatisfied Percentage/Status S # Question A B C D E 1. The work in the program is too heavy and induces a lot of pressure. 19% 44% 0% 30% 7% 2. The program is effective in enhancing team-working abilities. 22% 59% 7% 11% 0% 3. The program is effective in developing analytical and problem solving skills. 30% 44% 7% 19% 0% 4. The program is effective in developing written communication skills. 15% 48% 22% 15% 0% 5. The program is effective in developing planning abilities. 19% 52% 22% 7% 0% 6. The objectives of the program have been fully achieved 11% 44% 30% 15% 0% 7. Faculty was able to meet the program objectives 11% 56% 15% 15% 4% 8. Environment was conducive for learning 37% 33% 15% 7% 7% 9. Whether the Infrastructure of the department was good. 26% 41% 19% 4% 11% 10. Whether the program was comprised of Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities 11. Whether scholarships/ grants were available to students in case of hardship 7% 41% 37% 7% 7% 4% 26% 22% 19% 30% Answer question, if applicable. The internship experience is effective in enhancing. S # Question Percentage/Status A B C D E A. Ability to work in teams. 26% 70% 4% 0% 0% B. Independent thinking. 19% 48% 26% 7% 0% C. Appreciation of ethical Values. 15% 78% 7% 0% 0% D. Professional development. 19% 59% 19% 4% 0% E. Time management skills. 22% 59% 15% 4% 0% F. Judgment. 7% 59% 22% 11% 0% G. Discipline. 30% 48% 19% 4% 0% H. The link between theory and practice. 22% 48% 11% 11% 7%

11 Student Course Evaluation Questionnaire (To be filled by each student at the time of Course Completion) DEPARTMENT: Public Administration Year of Study: 2015 CORE QUESTIONS S # Course Content and Organization Uncertain 1. The course objectives were clear. 63% 19% 4% 4% 11% 2. The Course workload was manageable. 48% 30% 4% 15% 4% 3. The Course was well organized (e.g. timely access to materials, notification of changes, etc.) 30% 48% 11% 7% 4% Student Contribution 81%< 80% 60% 40% 20%> 4. Approximate level of your own attendance during the whole Course. 30% 41% 26% 4% 0% 5. I participated actively in the Course. 11% 59% 22% 7% 0% 6. I think I have made progress in this Course. 11% 56% 30% 4% 0% Learning Environment and Teaching Methods Uncertain 7. I think the Course was well structured to achieve the learning outcomes. 26% 48% 15% 7% 4% 8. The learning and teaching methods encouraged participation. 26% 48% 15% 7% 4% 9. The overall environment in the class was academic & friendly. 37% 37% 11% 4% 11% 10. Classrooms environment were satisfactory. 37% 48% 4% 0% 11% Learning Resources Uncertain 11. Learn materials provided by teacher were relevant and useful. 12. Recommended reading Books etc. were relevant and appropriate 13. The provision of learning resources in the library was adequate and appropriate. 14. The provision of learning resources on the Web was adequate and appropriate ( if relevant) Quality of Delivery 15. The Course stimulated my interest and thought on the subject area Teaching techniques of the teacher were interesting and conducive. 41% 52% 0% 4% 4% 26% 67% 0% 4% 4% 26% 48% 11% 11% 4% 26% 52% 4% 7% 11% Uncertain 33% 41% 7% 7% 11% 16. The pace of the Course was appropriate 19% 56% 19% 4% 4% 17. Ideas and concepts were presented by the teacher 30% 44% 7% 7% 11% were clear. Assessment Uncertain 18. The methods of assessment were reasonable. 33% 52% 4% 7% 4% 19. Feedback on assessment was timely. 22% 56% 7% 7% 7% 20. Feedback on assessment was helpful. 37% 41% 7% 7% 7% Additional Core Questions Uncertain Instructor / Evaluation 21. I understood the lectures. 44% 30% 4% 11% 11%

12 22. The material was well organized and presented. 26% 52% 7% 11% 4% 23. The teacher was responsive to student needs and problems. 37% 37% 11% 11% 4% 24. Had the teacher been regular throughout the course? 22% 44% 7% 15% 11% Practical Uncertain 25. The material in the practical s was useful. 26% 41% 4% 15% 15% 26. The demonstrators dealt effectively with my problems. 30% 44% 4% 7% 15% PT Members (1) Mr. Sajid Hussain Mirani Signature (2) Mr. Mansoor Ahmed Soomro Signature Chairman s Comments: Name and Signature