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20. BAFPA – Bachelor of Arts (Public Administration)
BAFPA – Bachelor of Arts (Public Administration)
Programme Overview
Particulars | Details |
Programme Name | BAFPA – Bachelor of Arts (Public Administration) |
Programme Type | Degree Programme |
Mode of Learning | Open Distance Learning (ODL) |
School | School of Social Sciences |
Duration | Minimum Duration: 36 Months |
Medium of Instruction | English & Hindi |
Specialization | Public Administration |
Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 or equivalent qualification |
Programme Fee | Rs. 5,300/- per year + Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable |
Programme Coordinator | Information not specified |
About the Programme
The Bachelor of Arts (Public Administration) – BAFPA programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of public administration, governance systems, administrative theories, public policy, and organizational management. The programme focuses on the structure and functioning of government institutions, administrative processes, and public service delivery mechanisms.
The course introduces learners to governance, disaster management, rural and urban administration, public systems management, organizational behaviour, e-governance, and policy implementation. It also includes interdisciplinary subjects related to psychology, statistics, social sciences, and value education to develop analytical and administrative skills.
This programme is suitable for students interested in careers in public administration, civil services, governance, policy-making, social services, NGOs, public sector organizations, and higher studies in political science and administration.
Course Structure
Core Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BPAC-131 | Perspectives on Public Administration | 6 Credits |
BPAC-101 | Perspectives on Public Administration | 6 Credits |
BPAC-132 | Administrative Thinkers | 6 Credits |
BPAC-102 | Administrative Thinkers | 6 Credits |
BPAG-171 | Disaster Management | 6 Credits |
BPAE-144 | Social Policies and Administration | 6 Credits |
BPAG-172 | Governance: Issues and Challenges | 6 Credits |
BPAG-173 | E-Governance | 6 Credits |
BPAC-104 | Administrative System at State and District Levels | 6 Credits |
BPAC-110 | Urban Local Governance | 6 Credits |
BPAC-112 | Rural Local Governance | 6 Credits |
BPAE-141 | Right to Information | 6 Credits |
BPAS-186 | Stress and Time Management | 4 Credits |
BPAC-133 | Administrative System at Union Level | 6 Credits |
BPAC-134 | Administrative System at State and District Levels | 6 Credits |
BPAE-142 | Organizational Behaviour | 6 Credits |
BPAE-143 | Administrative System in BRICS | 6 Credits |
BPAS-184 | Logistics Management | 4 Credits |
BPAC-108 | Public Policy and Administration in India | 6 Credits |
BPAC-109 | Public Systems Management | 6 Credits |
Additional Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BMDG-171 | Disability, Society and Culture | As prescribed by the university |
BPCM-161 | Foundations of Psychology | 4 Credits |
BPCC-108 | Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-II | As prescribed by the university |
BPCC-109 | Developmental Psychology | As prescribed by the university |
BPCC-110 | Applied Social Psychology | As prescribed by the university |
BEDSV-101 | Value Education | As prescribed by the university |
BSTM-161 | Basic Statistical Methods | As prescribed by the university |
BSTM-162 | Elementary Probability and Probability Distributions | As prescribed by the university |
BPCM-163 | Understanding Psychological Disorders | As prescribed by the university |