Semester-wise Syllabus for MBA in Public Administration Management

Semester 1: Foundations of Public Administration & Management

1. Principles of Management

   • Introduction to management theories, leadership styles, and organizational behavior in public institutions.

2. Public Administration: Concepts & Theories

   • Evolution of public administration, bureaucracy, and governance models (e.g., New Public Management).

3. Managerial Economics for Public Sector

   • Economic principles applied to public policy, cost-benefit analysis, and resource allocation.

4. Financial Accounting & Budgeting

   • Basics of government accounting, budgeting processes, and fiscal responsibility.

5. Business Communication & Report Writing

   • Effective communication for policy drafting, official documentation, and public relations.

6. Research Methodology in Public Administration

   • Qualitative and quantitative research techniques for policy analysis.

Semester 2: Public Policy & Governance

1. Public Policy Formulation & Analysis

   • Policy cycle, stakeholder analysis, and impact assessment.

2. Human Resource Management in Government

   • Recruitment, training, performance appraisal, and labor laws in public institutions.

3. Constitutional Framework & Administrative Law

   • Legal aspects of governance, RTI (Right to Information), and judicial accountability.

4. E-Governance & Digital Transformation

   • Use of ICT in public service delivery (e.g., smart governance, digital India initiatives).

5. Ethics & Accountability in Public Administration

   • Corruption prevention, transparency, and ethical decision-making.

6. Elective 1 (e.g., Urban Governance or Rural Development)

Semester 3: Strategic Public Management

1. Strategic Management in Public Sector

   • SWOT analysis, strategic planning, and performance measurement in government.

2. Public Financial Management

   • Taxation policies, public expenditure, and fiscal decentralization.

3. Local Self-Governance & Panchayati Raj

   • Decentralized governance, municipal administration, and community participation.

4. Disaster & Crisis Management

   • Role of public administration in disaster preparedness and mitigation.

5. Elective 2 (e.g., Healthcare Administration or Education Policy)

6. Internship/Field Project

   • Hands-on experience in government departments or NGOs.

Semester 4: Advanced Governance & Specializations

1. International Relations & Global Governance

   • Role of international bodies (UN, WHO, World Bank) in public policy.

2. Public Sector Reforms & Innovation

   • Case studies on administrative reforms (e.g., Aadhaar, GST implementation).

3. Non-Profit & NGO Management

   • Fundraising, advocacy, and social impact assessment.

4. Elective 3 (e.g., Environmental Policy or Public Infrastructure Management)

5. Dissertation/Capstone Project

   • Research-based project on a contemporary public administration issue.