Bachelor of Governance and Public Policy — study plan

Alfaisal University College of Law and International Relations

Credit hours: 129
Levels: 8
Courses: 35
Degree: bachelor

The Bachelor of Governance and Public Policy study plan at Alfaisal University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 129 credit hours across 35 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
LAW 122	Arabic Legal Writing	3
LAW 130	Introduction to Law	3
SSC 101	Public Speaking and Communications	3
LAW 135	The Real Estate Law	3
LAW 102	Introduction to Islamic Law & Jurisprudence	3

Year 1 - Spring 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
SSC 102	Theoretical Foundation of International Relations and Public Policy	3
SSC 103	Writing for Policy and Politics: Mastering Daily Communications	3
ECO 101	Microeconomics	3
SSC 104	Qualitative Research Methods for Social Sciences	3
SSC 105	Global Governance & International Organizations	3

Year 2 - Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
LAW 137	Saudi Arabia Legal System	3
LAW 232	Company Law	3
GPP 205	Introduction to Public Policy and Policy Design	3
GPP 208	Policy Analysis	3
ECO 102	Macroeconomics	3

Year 2 - Spring 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GPP 221	International Political Economy	3
GPP 451	Health and Environment Policy: A Global Perspective	3
GPP 450	Policy Making Process	3
GPP 457	Judicial Governance	3
INR 240	Environmental Politics & Global Sustainability	3

Year 3 - Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GPP 301	Policy Design and Delivery	3
LAW 242	Public International Law	3
GPP 302	Global Governance	3
GPP 303	Equity & Trust	3
GPP 304	Managing the Nonprofit Organization	3

Year 3 - Spring 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GPP 311	Introduction to Global Politics & International Relations	3
GPP 312	Policy Analysis & Program Evaluation	3
LAW 335	International Business Transactions	3
GPP 313	Ethics in Public Policy and Governance	3

Year 4 - Fall 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GPP 401	Nonprofit Organization: INGOs & Globalization	3
GPP 402	Governance & Public Institutions	3
GPP 454	Corporate Governance and Regulations	3
GPP 452	Managing Government Organizations	3
GPP 403	Social Policy and Welfare State Governance	3

Year 4 - Spring 9 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GPP 440	Internship	9

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Governance and Public Policy

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Governance and Public Policy at Alfaisal University?

Bachelor of Governance and Public Policy at Alfaisal University requires completing 129 credit hours to graduate, spread across 35 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Governance and Public Policy at Alfaisal University?

The study plan for Bachelor of Governance and Public Policy spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Governance and Public Policy award?

Bachelor of Governance and Public Policy at Alfaisal University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 129 credit hours.