M.Sc Administrative Sciences
Programme Code: 4801
Objectives:-
a) The development of administrative skills and a mature sense of leadership.
b) A high level of personal and professional ethics.
c) An understanding and mature appreciation of major elements of the social and political environment.
Admission Criteria:-
The admission entry requirement for MSc Administrative Sciences Program is at least 2ndDivision (45% marks) in bachelor 14 years of education or equivalent degree from any HEC recognized university/institution.
Duration:-
MSc Administrative Sciences Program consists of 60 credit hours. The students are required to qualify 54 credit hours’ coursework and 6 credit hours’ term paper and the minimum period required for its completion is two years, maximum up to 4 years.
Medium of Instruction:
The medium of instruction and examination will be English Language.
Teaching Mode:
MSc Administrative Sciences Program is being offered through tutorial system of AIOU under Distance Learning Mode. There will be 14 tutorials (non-mandatory) and compulsory workshops per course each semester as per AIOU rules and regulations. The department may arrange online classes with blended mode as and where required.
Workshop & Presentation:
Before final examination, workshops for the courses of MSc Administrative Sciences Program would be held at major regional campuses of AIOU. The duration of workshop for each course would be three days. Attendance and presentation of students in this assessment component is compulsory. The presentation of assessment by the study report and participation in workshop activities would be duly evaluated and graded. If a student fails to obtain 50% marks in workshop, he/she will be declared fail and will get fresh admission in that course(s). In case of low enrolment in a particular region, the students would be required to participate and attend in the workshops in other region as directed by the university. Travelling, boarding and
lodging charges are the responsibilities of the students. Workshops activities may include the following:
1. Lectures of Resource Persons
2. Simulation and role-playing activities3.Presentation of the students
Degree Requirements:
Following are the requirements for the award of MSc Administrative Sciences degree:
i. Successful completion of all required courses.
ii. Successful completion of Term Paper & Viva Voce Exam.
Term Paper:-
The student will be required to complete Term Paper of 06 Credit Hours as per AIOU rules and regulations and submit it to the department for evaluation as per guidelines given by the department. Supervisors will be appointed by the Department. Guidelines regarding the Term Paper will be provided by the Department and according to AIOU rules and regulations.
Viva Voce Examination:-
On successful completion of Term Paper, viva voce examination of students shall be held according to AIOU rules and regulations. The Viva Voce will be arranged by the department at the Main Campus of AIOU, Islamabad.
Scheme of Studies:-
| First Semester |
| # | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1. | 5001 | Economic Analysis | 3 |
| 2. | 5002 | Business Communications | 3 |
| 3. | 5003 | Management Theory & Practice | 3 |
| 4. | 5004 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| 5. | 5005 | Marketing Theory & Practice | 3 |
| Second Semester |
| # | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1. | 5006 | Training & Development | 3 |
| 2. | 5007 | Organizational Behavior & Culture | 3 |
| 3. | 5008 | Human Resource Change Management | 3 |
| 4. | 5009 | Business Research Methods | 3 |
| 5. | 5010 | Knowledge Management | 3 |
| Third Semester |
| # | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1. | 5011 | Total Quality Management | 3 |
| 2. | 5012 | Social Marketing | 3 |
| 3. | 5013 | Strategic Management of Public Sector | 3 |
| 4. | 5014 | Technology Policy and Administration | 3 |
| 5. | 5015 | Business Policy & Strategy | 3 |
| Forth Semester |
| # | Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1. | 5016 | Business Process Reengineering | 3 |
| 2. | 5017 | Corporate Governance | 3 |
| 3. | 5018 | International Relations | 3 |
| 4. | 5000 | Term Paper | 6 |
Fee Structure:-
| Item | Fee |
| Registration Fee: (at the time of 1st admission in University) | 200/- |
| Admission Fee: (at the time of 1st admission in Programme) | 1,000/- |
| Technology + Courier Charges | 135/- |
| Per 3 Credit Hours Course: | 2510/- |
| Term Paper Fee | 8,430/- |
| Fee for 1st Semester | 13,950/- |
| Fee for 2nd Semester | 12,700/- |
| Fee for 3rd Semester | 12,700/- |
| Fee for 4th Semester | 16,110/- |
| Total | 55,460/- |
Note:
Only selected students will be intimated for depositing fee. No fee is required with admission form.
