BS Public Policy & Governance

BS Public Policy & Governance
Riphah Institute of Public Policy (RIPP), Riphah International University intends to offers Bachelors/Undergraduate Program focuses in domain of policy having specializations in the areas of Public Policy & Governance. The program offers rigorous academic training in research design and familiarizes students/Scholars with cutting-edge theories, methods, tools and concepts in the field of Policy and Governance. The Scholars will learn the tools of policy analysis and how to apply them to real time policy problems across fields in domestic and as well as in international contexts. Purpose/Objectives of the Program The Purpose of the program is to establish a solid foundation for the research and students
should seeking BS/Undergraduate level courses which broaden and deepen their knowledge in Public Policy discipline.
? To equip students with all the required basic knowledge of relevant theories andexposure of practical field necessary for the contribution to policy development process at local, provincial and state level.
? To deliver the basic and advanced understanding of the economic, social, political administrative, and legislative dimensions of policy analysis, and process.
? To foster the clear understanding and rational perspective on the basic issues of policy process and implications under considerations of social welfare and equality.
? To enhance the interpersonal and professional skills of the students related to market demand and national requirement.

Indented outcomes of the Program
? The key concepts concerning state and society in relation to policy development and deployment.
? Practical techniques for outcome assessment, monitoring and management.
? The key concepts concerning administration, policy and execution
? The key policy and legal approaches, paying significant to the practical implications and theoretical perspectives.
? The basic research techniques and methodology for the evaluation of existing and new policies.

Components of the Program:
BS Public Policy is a minimum of 130 credit hours program and is open to students who have 12 years of education in any discipline. The degree would offer different areas of specialization for conceptual
clarity and strategic understanding.

Components of the Program:

BS Public Policy and Governance is a minimum of 130 credit hours program and is open to students who have passed 12 years of education in any discipline. The degree would offer different areas of specialization for conceptual clarity and strategic understanding.
Program Layout
Program: Public Policy and Governance
Duration: 4 Years
Semesters: 8
Total Credit Hours: 130
Thesis /Research Project: 6 Cr Hrs
The medium of instruction: English
Teaching Methodology:
It includes,
? Class room lectures
? Presentations and Guest Lectures
? Seminars and workshops
? Exposure Visits
Assessment Criteria:
? Sessional and Mid Term = 60%
? End Term=40%
Admission Procedure: The university will announce admission two times a year in spring and
fall semester. The Students will get admission as per University Policy. The applicants have to
submit application for admission which is available at admission office of the university. After
scrutiny of the applications, the university will conduct admission test. Admission will be based
on merit basis.