Public Management Minor
Overview
While the government sector is the largest job provider in Pakistan, there is a considerable lack of quality public management education in the country. Offering a Minor in Public Management gives SDSB an opportunity to bridge this educational gap while advancing its mission to impact the practice of public management.
Purpose
The Minor in Public Management complements existing majors at LUMS by providing education and training in managerial, analytical, and leadership skills needed to assume professional roles in public and development sector organisations.
Course and Credit Hours Distribution
The Minor in Public Management consists of 18 credit hours across six courses. All University-wide policies pertaining to Minor programmes apply to this Minor, along with the specific requirements outlined below.
Core Courses (6 Credit Hours)
Students must complete both of the following core courses:
- Public Administration
- Introduction to Policy Analysis
Elective Courses (12 Credit Hours)
The remaining 12 credit hours may be completed through a combination of the following elective courses, in accordance with University policies governing the course levels permitted for Minor programmes.
- Reforming the Public Sector
- ICT in Government
- Public Financial Management
- Governance System of Pakistan
- Contemporary Social Policy Issues in Pakistan
- Non-profit and Voluntary Organizations
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Education Sector
- Organizing and Organizations for Social Change
- Internet Governance and Technology Policy
- Education Policy Analysis
- Rethinking Policy: Critical Perspectives on Pakistan’s Agricultural Development
- Women and Public Policy in Pakistan
- Urban Planning and Development
- Monitoring and Evaluation in Public Policy
- Business, Government, and Society
- Modern Thought in Social Policy
- Gender & Global Finance
Course offerings and availability may vary by semester. Students should consult the relevant course listings and University policies when planning their Minor.
Further Guidance
To explore the Minor in Public Management and discuss your academic interests and course planning, contact the Office of Undergraduate Student Advising at undergradadvising.sdsb@lums.edu.pk or request an appointment with an Academic Advisor.