Associate of Arts in Public Administration — study plan

Community College of Qatar Arts and Sciences Division

Credit hours: 60
Levels: 8
Courses: 35
Degree: diploma

The Associate of Arts in Public Administration study plan at Community College of Qatar is an accredited diploma programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 60 credit hours across 35 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Core Curriculum - Languages and Identity Package (12 CH) 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARAB 1301	Arabic Language (1)	3
ENGL 1303	English I	3
HIST 1305	Modern and Contemporary History of Qatar	3
ISLA 1301	Islamic Culture	3

Core Curriculum - Mathematics and Natural Sciences Package (3 CH) 3 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MATH 1342	Statistics	3

Core Curriculum - Humanities and Arts Package (3 CH) 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
HIST 1306	Modern and Contemporary History of the Arabian Gulf Elective	3
HIST 1307	Islamic Civilization Elective	3
PHIL 1371	Introduction to General Philosophy Elective	3
PHIL 2376	Introduction to Ethics Elective	3
LAWC 1301	Introduction to the Study of Law Elective	3

Core Curriculum - Social and Behavior Sciences Package (3 CH) 24 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PSYC 2371	Introduction to Psychology Elective	3
COMM 1377	Introduction to Mass Communication Elective	3
GOVT 2373	Introduction to International Relations Elective	3
GOVT 2374	Introduction to Political Science Elective	3
SOCI 1371	Introduction to Sociology Elective	3
SOWK 1371	Introduction to Social Work Elective	3
PSYC 2372	Social Psychology Elective	3
BMGT 1373	Principles of Entrepreneurship Elective	3

Core Curriculum - General and Digital Skills Package (3 CH) 9 credits

Code	Course	Credits
EDUC 1370	Learning Skills Elective	3
ITCS 1305	Basics of Cybersecurity Elective	3
ITAI 1300	Artificial Intelligence and Society Elective	3

Program Requirements - Compulsory Courses (21 CH) 21 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PBAD 1371	Introduction to Public Administration	3
PBAD 1377	Public Relations in the Public Sector	3
PBAD 1378	Planning and Budgeting in the Public Sector	3
PBAD 2371	Public Sector Management	3
PBAD 2377	Ethics in the Public Sector	3
EMGT 1371	Introduction to Emergency and Crisis Management	3
PBAD 2378	Introduction to Public Policy	3

Program Requirements - Elective Courses (6 CH) 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ECON 2371	Principles of Macroeconomics Elective	3
MIST 1371	Introduction to Management Information Systems Elective	3
PBAD 2379	Sustainable Development in the Public Sector Elective	3
PBAD 2380	Governance in the Public Sector Elective	3

Program Requirements - Supporting Courses (9 CH) 9 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BUSI 1371	Introduction to Business	3
BMGT 1377	Principles of Management	3
ACCT 2371	Principles of Accounting	3

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Frequently asked questions about Associate of Arts in Public Administration

How many credit hours is Associate of Arts in Public Administration at Community College of Qatar?

Associate of Arts in Public Administration at Community College of Qatar requires completing 60 credit hours to graduate, spread across 35 courses.

How many years is Associate of Arts in Public Administration at Community College of Qatar?

The study plan for Associate of Arts in Public Administration spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Associate of Arts in Public Administration award?

Associate of Arts in Public Administration at Community College of Qatar awards a Diploma degree after completing 60 credit hours.