Public Administration — study plan

Kuwait University College of Business Administration

Credit hours: 136
Levels: 12
Courses: 67
Degree: bachelor

The Public Administration study plan at Kuwait University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (12 academic levels), requiring 136 credit hours across 67 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Non-Credit Courses 0 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ELU 096	English Language	0
QMIS 098	Basic Algebra	0

General Education - English Language Skills 4 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ELU 106	English Language	4

General Education - Analytical & Quantitative Skills 9 credits

Code	Course	Credits
QMIS 110	Business Math	3
QMIS 120	Business Statistics I	3
QMIS 220	Business Statistics II	3

General Education - Communication Skills 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
AR 101	Arabic Language	3
AR 102	Arabic Language	3
ELU 126	English for Academic Purposes I	3
ELU 146	English for Academic Purposes II	3
MKT 303	Business Communication and Report Writing	3

General Education - Social & Behavioral Studies 30 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PSYCH 101	Introduction to Psychology	3
ECON 110	Principles of Microeconomics	3
ECON 111	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
HIST 101	Modern Arab History (Elective) Elective	3
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology (Elective) Elective	3
GEOG 101	Man and Environment (Elective) Elective	3
HECO 102	Home Economics (Elective) Elective	3
POLS 103	Government and Politics of Kuwait (Elective) Elective	3
SOC 171	Anthropology (Elective) Elective	3
PSYCH 205	Social Psychology (Elective) Elective	3

General Education - Humanities & Physical/Biological Science 30 credits

Code	Course	Credits
LAW 110	Legal Environment for Business	3
HIST 102	History of Arab-Islamic Civilization	3
PHIL 101	Philosophy of Science (Elective) Elective	3
PHIL 102	Introduction to Logic (Elective) Elective	3
SIS 102	Islamic Culture (Elective) Elective	3
PHIL 103	Principles of Philosophy (Elective) Elective	3
LAW 105	Human Rights (Elective) Elective	3
BOT 101	Biology (1) (Elective) Elective	3
GEOL 101	Physical Geology (Elective) Elective	3
PHYS 111	Man and Energy (Elective) Elective	3

General Education - Information Technology 6 credits

Code	Course	Credits
QMIS 130	Computer Based Applications in Business	3
QMIS 240	Introduction to Information Systems	3

General Education - Free Electives 6 credits

Code	Course	Credits
FREE	Any two courses offered outside CBA Elective	6

Business Requirements 36 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ACC 111	Introduction to Financial Accounting (1)	3
ACC 112	Introduction to Financial Accounting (2)	3
MGT 201	Principles of Management	3
MGT 205	Organizational Behavior	3
QMIS 205	Introduction to Management Science	3
FIN 220	Principles of Financial Management	3
QMIS 210	Operations Management	3
ECON 212	Money and Banking	3
ACC 214	Introduction to Cost and Management Accounting	3
MKT 220	Principles of Marketing	3
PA 307	Business, Ethics and Society	3
MGT 450	Strategic Management	3

Major Requirements - Core Courses 24 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PA 112	Introduction to Public Administration	3
PA 233	Public Policy Process	3
PA 255	Human Talent Management	3
PA 310	Research Methods in Public Administration	3
PA 388	Public Budgeting and Public Financial Management	3
PA 419	Governance and Leadership in Public Organizations	3
PA 424	Public Management Information Systems	3
PA 480	Internship in Public Administration (or PA 490 Capstone)	3

Major Requirements - Electives 33 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PA 311	Management of Volunteer & Non-Profit Organizations Elective	3
PA 312	Administrative Law Elective	3
PA 313	Local Government Elective	3
PA 315	Organizational Change Elective	3
PA 366	Public Programs Evaluation Elective	3
PA 399	Ethics and Public Values in Public Administration Elective	3
PA 410	Administrative Reform Elective	3
PA 411	Policy Analysis for Public Decision Making Elective	3
PA 417	Development Administration Elective	3
PA 420	E-Government Elective	3
PA 477	Special Topics in Public Administration Elective	3

Support of Major Area 6 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ECON 301	Economic Development	3
ECON 330	Public Finance	3

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Frequently asked questions about Public Administration

How many credit hours is Public Administration at Kuwait University?

Public Administration at Kuwait University requires completing 136 credit hours to graduate, spread across 67 courses.

How many years is Public Administration at Kuwait University?

The study plan for Public Administration spans about 6 years (12 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Public Administration award?

Public Administration at Kuwait University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 136 credit hours.

Is Public Administration offered at other universities?

Yes, Public Administration is offered at at least 2 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.