Administrative Sciences (Public Administration) — study plan

King Abdulaziz University College of Administrative Sciences

Credit hours: 121
Levels: 8
Courses: 42
Degree: bachelor

The Administrative Sciences (Public Administration) study plan at King Abdulaziz University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 121 credit hours across 42 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Semester 1 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARAB 101	Language Skills	3
CPIT 100	Computer Skills	3
ELCA 101	English Language (1)	3
ISLS 101	Islamic Culture I	2
MATH 111	Principles of Mathematics	3

Semester 2 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
COMM 101	Communication Skills	3
ELCA 102	English Language (2)	3
IS 101	Thinking Skills Development	3
STAT 111	Principles of Statistics	3

Semester 3 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ACCT 101	Principles of Accounting	3
ADS 101	Principles of Administrative Sciences	3
ARAB 201	Written Composition	3
ECON 101	Principles of Microeconomics	3
ISLS 201	Islamic Culture II	2
PS 101	Principles of Political Science	3

Semester 4 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ADS 202	Civil Service Administration	3
ECON 102	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
ECON 206	Quantitative Methods	3
PS 111	Saudi Political System	3
SOC 211	Introduction to Sociology	3

Semester 5 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ACCT 312	Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting	3
ADS 301	Management Information Systems	3
ADS 303	Human Resource Management	3
ADS 305	Public Policy and Decision Making	3
ADS 307	Work Methods and Procedures	3
ISLS 301	Islamic Culture III	2

Semester 6 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ADS 306	Local Administration	3
ADS 308	International Relations	3
BL 309	Labor and Workers Law	3
ECON 303	Economics of Money and Banking	3
SOC 361	Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work	3

Semester 7 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ADS 401	Quality Management	3
ECON 307	Public Finance Economics	3
ADS 405	Health Services Management	3
ADS 407	E-Government	3
ISLS 401	Islamic Culture IV	2
PSY 211	Introduction to Psychology	3

Semester 8 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ADS 402	Strategic Management	3
ADS 404	Evaluation of Government Programs	3
ADS 406	Management of Non-Profit Organizations	3
ADS 408	Public Relations Management	3
ENS 204	Environment and Development	2

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Frequently asked questions about Administrative Sciences (Public Administration)

How many credit hours is Administrative Sciences (Public Administration) at King Abdulaziz University?

Administrative Sciences (Public Administration) at King Abdulaziz University requires completing 121 credit hours to graduate, spread across 42 courses.

How many years is Administrative Sciences (Public Administration) at King Abdulaziz University?

The study plan for Administrative Sciences (Public Administration) spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Administrative Sciences (Public Administration) award?

Administrative Sciences (Public Administration) at King Abdulaziz University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 121 credit hours.