About
The degree programme offered by the department of Public Administration consists of Discipline Specific
Core and Elective Courses, Skill Enhancement Courses and Generic Elective Courses. This course helps to
learn basic concepts of Public Administration and its relevance in the society.
Public Administration is progressive and upcoming stream of social sciences. The department of Public
Administration has full time courses for BA with a vision to deepen the knowledge and understanding of
the system of governance, policy making and administration at many levels of government. Public
administration as a subject has practical application and job orientation and multi disciplinary
approach.
Mission of the department is to provide all students with healthy learning and holistic education
towards nation building. Diversified course content has made the subject popular among students aspiring
to be in administrative services. The department will focus on the overall grooming of the students by
providing assignments, presentations, organizing brainstorming exercises and group discussions.
Department strives to inculcate values of reason, discipline, democracy, patriotism, respect for
differences, professionalism and social responsibility.
Subjects
Details of Courses offered in the Department of Public Administration
Following Courses are being offered by the department of Public Administration for under graduate
programme: –
Discipline Specific Core (DSC) Courses – Public Administration
| Year |
Discipline Specific Core (Compulsory) |
Course Code |
| I |
Administrative Theory |
PUBA 101-A |
| I |
Indian Administration |
PUBA 102-A |
| II |
Administrative Thinkers |
PUBA 201A |
| II |
Development Administration |
PUBA 202A |
Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Courses – Public Administration
DSE – Group I (Choose One)
| Year |
Discipline Specific Elective |
Course Code |
| III |
Local Governance |
PUBA 303A |
| III |
Contemporary Issues and Concerns in Indian Administration |
PUBA 304A |
DSE – Group II (Choose One)
| Year |
Discipline Specific Elective |
Course Code |
| III |
Public Policy & Administration in India |
PUBA 305A |
| III |
Financial Administration |
PUBA 306A |
Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) – Public Administration
| Year |
Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) |
Course Code |
| II |
Computer Applications & Office Management |
PUBA 203A |
| II |
Human Resource & Logistic Management |
PUBA 204A |
| III |
Leadership Styles & Conflict Management |
PUBA 301A |
| III |
Stress & Time Management |
PUBA 302A |
B.A. Public Administration – Course Outcomes
| Year |
Course |
Code |
Title |
Course Outcome |
| BA I |
DSC 1A |
PUBA 101A |
Administrative Theory |
Introductory paper to acquaint the students with Public Administration to expose students to
the principles and practices of the subject. |
| BA I |
DSC 2B |
PUBA 102A |
Indian Administration |
Basic features of Public Administration which focus on some distinct constitutional
authorities. |
| BA II |
DSC 1C |
PUBA 201A |
Administrative Thinkers |
Introduction to the classical thinkers and their contributions. |
| BA II |
DSC 1D |
PUBA 202A |
Development Administration |
Highlights the main agencies like Niti Aayog, Panchayati Raj, Political Parties, Bureaucracy
and their role in the development of the country. |
| BA II |
SEC 1A |
PUBA 203A |
Computer Awareness and Office Management |
Introduces basic components and features of computer and gives insight about office
management. |
| BA II |
SEC 2B |
PUBA 204A |
Human Resource and Logistic Management |
Highlights importance of human as a resource and the movement of necessary resources and
utility items for the needs of the citizens. |
| BA III |
SEC 3C |
PUBA 301A |
Leadership Style and Conflict Management |
The course helps to inculcate leadership qualities to help and guide general masses and to
resolve the main issues related to the conflicts. |
| BA III |
SEC 4D |
PUBA 302A |
Stress and Time Management |
The course emphasizes stress related to increased workload in management. |
| BA III |
DSC 1A |
PUBA 303A |
Local Government |
Introduces the grassroots rural and urban organizations and their role in the governance of
the country. |
| BA III |
DSC 1B |
PUBA 305A |
Financial Administration |
Highlights the importance of the role and function of the Ministry of Finance and other
related institutions. |
| BA III |
GE 1 |
PUBA 307A |
Constitutional and Administrative Aspects of HP |
Historical aspects of formation of the state area-wise as well as proliferation of
administrative framework. |
| BA III |
GE 2 |
PUBA 308A |
Disaster Management |
Highlights the role of main organizations for disaster management like NDRF and NDMA and
awareness and training of local people to manage disasters. |
A graduate from Public Administration can explore the job opportunities in various administrative
fields like civil services (UPSC & State PSC), Administrative jobs in government and non- government
organization, various posts in central and state SSCs, private sector, etc.
