Specialization Compulsory Requirements

64202   Electronic Government

This course covers topics related to e-government, including strategies and solutions for e-government and best practices through case studies and global experiences. It also addresses the delivery of services and information to citizens, information security considerations, including authority delegation, ensuring the identity of service recipients, infrastructure, as well as electronic payment systems and e-procurement. Additionally, the course focuses on how to build and operate an e-government system

64201    Introduction to Public Policy

This course aims to introduce students to public policy concept, issues and challenges, and how to make decisions related to them. It also focuses on evaluating different policy solutions, their means of implementation, and their costs. The course studies methods of analyzing public policies and the skills needed for this, and includes applying these skills to real examples of local and global policies such as policies related to health and education, combating poverty and unemployment, equality, and empowering marginalized groups

64204   Comparative Public Administration

This course aims to study public administration from a temporal and spatial perspective, focusing on the factors that determine the emergence of models of public administrative systems. It covers the benefits and objectives of comparative studies and the evolution of comparative thought in public administration. The course also compares different public administrative systems around the world, highlighting the similarities and differences between models in developed countries, developing countries, third-world countries, and Arab countries

64207   Financial Management in Public Sector

This course aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of financial management in the public sector, focusing on public financing, taxation, and government expenditures and their functional and economic roles. The course covers the Public Financial Management Law (the Organic Law of the General Budget), the public budgeting system and its relationship with government fiscal policy, as well as the role of the budget in achieving stability and economic development. It also examines budgeting systems and their organizational procedures, the Treasury Law and regulations, and the financial relationships between government institutions. Additionally, the course includes financial planning and provides practical case studies to apply the concepts and tools used in public sector financial management

61302   Organizational Behavior

This course provides a comprehensive analysis of individual and group behavior within organizations and its impact on organizational performance efficiency. It focuses on introducing students to core concepts of organizational behavior, such as perception, values, attitudes, motivation, learning, personality, work stress, and formal and informal work groups and teams. The course also covers critical aspects including leadership, effective communication, organizational conflict, ethical behavior in the workplace, and cultural factors influencing organizational behavior. Designed to integrate theory and practice, the course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of how individuals, teams, and organizations function effectively. It addresses individual, group, and organizational dimensions—such as organizational structure, policies, and procedures—to achieve shared objectives and strategies.

64304   Public Administration in Palestine

This course explores the evolution of public administration in Palestine across its different stages, beginning with the nature and development of the Palestinian public sector during the Ottoman era, the British mandate, the Egyptian administration, the Jordanian rule, Israeli occupation, and finally, the establishment of the Palestinian National Authority. The course also examines the three branches of government in Palestine and the relationships between them in the context of policy-making and implementation. It highlights the relationship between the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization, as well as the key pillars of the Palestinian public sector, including ministerial institutions, non-ministerial institutions, local authorities, and non-governmental organizations.

Additionally, the course discusses the organizational and functional structure of the Palestinian public sector and its public institutions, while focusing on the achievements made and the challenges faced by public administration in Palestine. It also covers the various stages of reform or attempts at reform within the Palestinian Authority and presents a forward-looking perspective on the future needs of the Palestinian public sector. The course proposes strategies for advancing the sector and building the Palestinian state

64301    HRM in the Public Sector

This course aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of human resource management and its pivotal role in achieving the goals of public institutions. The course covers the key functions of human resource management, such as human resource planning, employee recruitment and selection, training and development, performance evaluation, and compensation and rewards management. It also emphasizes the importance of enhancing job satisfaction and employee motivation to ensure a positive work environment that contributes to improving the productivity of public institutions and achieving their strategic objectives

62316   Accounting for Government and Non-Profit Institutions

This course deals with the Governmental & Non-Profit Accounting units. The topics of this course, should emphasis on Accounting and Financial reporting, studying the differences between cash basis, Accrual basis and modified accrual basis, fund accounting non-fund accounting groups proprietary fund and completing the governmental fund accounting cycle, as well as budgeting; budgetary accounting cycle and budgetary reporting

64307   Financial Analysis for General Budget

This course aims to introduce students to the structure of financial statements in government institutions and agencies, international standards and indicators for government financial analysis, approaches to financial analysis of the government institution’s budget (horizontal and vertical analysis approaches, and financial indicators analysis), financial analysis to support government institution decisions (such as decisions to rationalize public spending, government contracting contracts, and decisions to develop government resources), uncovering financial and administrative corruption practices, financial analysis and planning to protect the use of public money

64308   Public Project Management

The course aims to introduce students to public project management, focusing on its objectives and features compared to traditional management. It addresses governmental project environments and the phases of their life cycle, from planning to execution, along with scheduling and evaluation techniques. The course also includes analyzing societal returns and benefits, as well as the impacts of public projects, emphasizing strategies that ensure the achievement of national and developmental goals

64305    Labor Law and Civil Service  

This course aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of labor law and civil service law in Palestine, focusing on the legal framework governing labor relations and public service. It covers the key provisions of the Palestinian Labor Law, including the rights and obligations of employees and employers, employment contracts, wages, working hours, leave policies, and worker protections. The course also examines the Civil Service Law, explaining the organizational structure of public service, standards for recruitment, promotions, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and termination of service.

Additionally, the course addresses issues related to the protection of workers' and employees' rights in both the public and private sectors, as well as mechanisms for resolving labor and administrative disputes. Practical understanding is enhanced through case studies and applications from the Palestinian context, focusing on the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing these laws in Palestine

64302    Local Government and Development

This course presents the nature of the role played by local government institutions in serving the public interest. The nature and origin of local administration and local government, reviewing the reasons that led to the establishment of these various bodies, the objectives that led to the establishment of local administrations and governments and the organizational and environmental factors affecting them. Multiple and diverse models of local administrative bodies. Partnership strategies between local government institutions, the central authority and civil society institutions, strategies for developing local government institutions. A future outlook on local administration and governance systems

61415    Control and Governance

This course aims to introduce students to the nature and concept of administrative control and its role in achieving good governance for companies and institutions. Governance and control also play a crucial role in combating corruption and inefficiency within a legal and financial framework

61410   Strategic Management

The Strategic Management course aims to introduce students to the concept of strategic management and its importance in achieving organizational goals and enhancing competitiveness. The course covers the stages of the strategic process, including analyzing the internal and external environment, defining the vision and mission, formulating strategic objectives, developing strategies, and selecting the most suitable ones. It also addresses the implementation of strategies and the evaluation of strategic performance to ensure the desired outcomes are achieved. Additionally, the course focuses on strategic analysis tools and best practices that assist managers in making effective decisions in dynamic business environments

64401   Civil Society Institutions Management

The Civil Society Institutions Management course aims to develop students' skills in leading service and operational activities within civil society. It introduces students to project management methods that focus on effectively developing and overseeing communities. The course emphasizes preparing and empowering students to take on leadership roles in civil society institutions and institutions. Additionally, it enhances students' skills in addressing complex administrative problems and crises faced by communities. The course also helps students develop strategic plans and advanced work systems for managing and organizing civil society organizations' activities.

61417    Business Ethics

This course reviews the fundamental concepts and issues in business ethics, aiming to enable students to understand and apply ethical principles in a business environment. It focuses on examining various values and principles derived from the humanities and management theories, along with analyzing ideas and perspectives related to business ethics and applying them in managerial practices and decision-making. The course also covers topics such as fair and unfair competition, responsibilities toward employees, society, and the environment, the importance of honesty and integrity in the business field, and the ethical stance of companies

61416   Organization Theory

This course examines the organization as a social system with specific objectives achieved through individuals and groups, utilizing mechanisms grounded in the organizational structure. This structure defines the methods of operation, communication, and decision-making. The course aims to clarify the concept of an organization, how to measure its effectiveness, and identify the different types of organizational structures and their dimensions. It also explores the impact of key determinants—such as the organization’s environment, technology, strategies, size, and the people managing it—on these dimensions, as well as the coordination mechanisms employed between the core components of the organization

64403   Seminar in Public Administration

This course involves training students on how to prepare graduation projects in the field of management through direct supervision and guidance. It aims to assist the student in selecting a research topic and applying scientific methodology to complete their project, starting from defining the problem, objectives, and hypotheses, to drawing conclusions and making recommendations. The student is required to explain the rationale for choosing the research problem and identify the research methodology they will use, in addition to analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating, and presenting information in the body of the research. The student's progress is monitored and evaluated by the direct supervisor, and the course concludes with a committee meeting to discuss and comprehensively evaluate the graduation project at the end of the semester

64404   Practicum Applications

This course aims to provide students with the opportunity to apply the principles, concepts, and strategies they have studied in their field of specialization within Palestinian institutions, in real-world settings, based on a training plan approved by the college or department. The student is required to complete 200 training hours during the official working hours of the institution where they are placed. Field training is an organized practical activity carried out within a specified period, where trainee students apply the theoretical aspects they have learned. The purpose of the training is to develop students' skills and prepare them in both professional and practical aspects by providing them with hands-on experience, bridging the gap between theory and practice, and preparing graduates who are capable of innovation and excellence in their future institutions.

Specialization Elective Requirements

L1104   Administrative Law (1)   

The course examines the general theory of administrative law, focusing on its nature, characteristics, origins, sources, and the basis and scope of its application. It also explores its relationship with other laws and sciences. Additionally, the course addresses the study of centralized and decentralized administrative organization, administrative organization in Palestine, and administrative activities, including public utilities and administrative regulation

61202   Business Communications

This course aims to develop students' ability to conduct effective communication across various administrative aspects. It covers all facets and methods of communication, including written, verbal, and non-verbal (body language) communication, as well as media communication (such as television and video conferencing). Key areas of focus include crafting messages and memos, telephone communication, job search strategies, résumé writing, and more. The course also prepares students to address and resolve communication challenges effectively

62301   Tax Accounting

Introduction to taxation, definition if direct and indirect taxes, determination of taxable income, tax estimation and collection, preparation of income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporation, adjustment of income for tax purpose, value added tax (VAT )  and Customs

64306   Public Relations

This course aims to introduce students to the theories, principles, and procedures underlying public relations practices. It covers the importance of public relations, planning PR programs, program elements, management’s relationship with various public, media, governmental, and private entities, research in the field of public relations, PR methods, and the mechanisms for implementing programs. The course also examines the current state of public relations in Palestine

64314   Job Analysis and Wage Policy

This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills required for job analysis and the design of compensation policies within organizations. It covers the concepts of job analysis, the importance of defining job requirements and associated tasks, as well as the various methods used for job evaluation and classification. The course also discusses compensation policies, focusing on how to link wages to performance and ensuring both internal and external equity in compensation management.

Additionally, the course explores strategies for developing a compensation structure aligned with organizational goals and market conditions, considering factors such as local laws, market competition, and economic trends. Emphasis is placed on modern approaches to managing wages and benefits to meet employee needs and enhance motivation. The course aims to develop students' understanding of how to analyze jobs and design effective compensation policies that promote performance and support organizational strategy.

61315   Crises Management

This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle critical and decisive management situations. The course covers topics such as research and diagnosis, case studies, crisis planning and response, evaluating alternatives, studying and determining organizational requirements, decision-making, and analyzing the surrounding environment

61309    Management Information Systems

This course focuses on the concept of management information systems (MIS) and their essential resources, highlighting their importance in business organizations. It also covers an introduction to the types of MIS and the managerial levels associated with them. In addition, the course provides an introduction to the security, protection, and ethics of information systems, as well as an overview of the systems' life cycle

61316   Etiquette and Protocol

This course covers the various concepts of protocol, the functions and tasks of protocol departments and sections in different ministries, government institutions, and private organizations, as well as the protocols for official visits and delegations. The course addresses diplomatic relations protocol and procedural work, reviewing diplomatic history and diplomatic language in messages from heads of state, ambassadors, oral and signed memorandums, and examples of such messages and memorandums

62412    Public Finance

The Public Finance course introduces students to the economic role of government, focusing on how public resources are raised and allocated. Building on a basic understanding of microeconomics, this course covers taxation, government spending, public goods, and fiscal policy. Students will analyze the effects of government actions on economic efficiency, income distribution, and stability, gaining the tools to assess fiscal policies and their impact on society and the economy

64405    Quality Management in Public Institutions

This course aims to introduce students to the concept and fundamentals of quality management in public institutions, with a focus on the importance of a quality culture within these organizations and its impact on institutional performance. The course covers the philosophy and principles of quality management in the public sector, its various dimensions, and the crucial role of senior management in adopting and promoting a culture of quality. It also discusses the strategic model for quality and emphasizes the importance of focusing on meeting the needs and expectations of citizens and beneficiaries of public services to ensure their satisfaction and long-term engagement.

The course also addresses the tools of quality management in public institutions and how they can be applied to continuous improvement, with a focus on international quality standards such as ISO certification, which contribute to enhancing the quality of public services. It further includes topics such as standardizing relationships with suppliers, empowering employees, activating quality teams, and gaining insight into global quality awards. The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of quality applications in public institutions and how to continuously improve their performance

64406   Cases in Public Administration

This course focuses on administrative challenges through the scientific analysis of case studies. These cases are addressed and appropriate solutions are provided through collaborative student participation in cooperation with the course instructor. The case study teaching method is considered one of the most effective and modern approaches in teaching management, as it allows students to apply the knowledge, skills, and competencies gained from other courses in practical scenarios related to the subject. This process enhances the student’s personality, improves presentation, delivery, and communication skills, and develops critical and analytical thinking through role-playing and simulations

64409   Contemporary Issues in Public Administration

This course aims to introduce students to the latest trends and theories in public administration, with a focus on the practical applications of contemporary administrative models such as the public administration movement, critical theory, information technologies, Japanese management, and future organizations, as well as other emerging concepts and trends in the field. The course also seeks to enable students to study and analyze real-world institutional cases, providing an interactive environment that encourages them to discuss these cases and solve problems based on the theoretical frameworks and concepts they have learned. The course is characterized by its flexibility, offering students the opportunity to contribute to determining its content and presentation methods. Furthermore, it emphasizes practical aspects and includes additional topics related to public administration and the latest emerging issues in the field