AIOU MSc Administrative Sciences

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.