Overall SDG Alignment Evaluation:
The Bachelor of Public Administration program is fundamentally aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals by cultivating professionals who are the architects and managers of public service delivery, policy implementation, and good governance. The curriculum's philosophy, emphasizing public service ethos, ethical leadership, and effective management of public resources, provides the essential foundation for creating a just, equitable, and sustainable society. The program's core mission is a direct and powerful embodiment of SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), with every course contributing to building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. It directly confronts issues of inequality (SDG 10) and gender disparity (SDG 5) by training public servants to design and implement equitable policies. The program is a key driver of SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through its focus on public financial management and human resource development, and it builds the foundation for SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) through courses on local governance and urban development. As a professional degree, it is a flagship of SDG 4 (Quality Education) and is built on partnerships with government agencies, exemplifying SDG 17.
SDG 4: Quality EducationAlignment Summary: This program provides a high-quality, specialized education in the theory and practice of public administration. It equips students with the analytical, managerial, and ethical skills required for a career in public service, ensuring they are competent professionals capable of lifelong learning and contributing to good governance.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS414761 | Seminar in Public Administration | Enhances education for sustainable development by requiring students to research and present on contemporary public sector issues, fostering the critical thinking skills needed for policy analysis and leadership (Target 4.7). |
| HS414785 | Cooperative Education in Public Administration | Provides inclusive and equitable quality education through extensive, supervised practical training in government agencies, ensuring students acquire the vocational skills for employment in public service (Target 4.4). |
SDG 5: Gender EqualityAlignment Summary: The program addresses gender equality by preparing public administrators to develop and implement policies that are inclusive and non-discriminatory. Understanding public policy and human resource management is key to ensuring that public institutions promote gender equality in both their internal operations and their service to the public.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS413601 | Public Administration and Social Diversity | Directly supports gender equality by examining how public services can be designed and delivered to meet the needs of diverse populations, including different genders, and ensure non-discriminatory practices (Target 5.1). |
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthAlignment Summary: The curriculum contributes to decent work and economic growth by training professionals who manage public sector employment and finances. Effective human resource management in government creates decent work opportunities, while sound public financial management supports a stable macroeconomic environment conducive to growth.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS413301 | Human Resource Management in the Public Sector | Promotes decent work by focusing on the principles of merit, fairness, and development in public sector employment, which is essential for creating a productive and motivated workforce (Target 8.5). |
| HS413303 | Public Financial and Budgeting Management | Supports sustained economic growth by teaching the principles of sound public finance, which is necessary for macroeconomic stability and funding public investments (Target 8.1). |
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureAlignment Summary: The program supports the development of resilient infrastructure through the study of public policy and project management. Public administrators are key to the planning, financing, and implementation of public infrastructure projects that are essential for economic and social development.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS413401 | Public Policy and Development | Supports the development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure by providing the skills to analyze and formulate policies that guide public investment in infrastructure (Target 9.1). |
SDG 10: Reduced InequalitiesAlignment Summary: The program actively works to reduce inequalities by training public servants to be responsive to the needs of all citizens. The curriculum's focus on social diversity, community development, and public policy is key to designing and implementing programs that ensure equal opportunity and promote social inclusion.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS413601 | Public Administration and Social Diversity | Directly aims to reduce inequality by empowering and promoting the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, or other status (Target 10.2). |
| HS413401 | Public Policy and Development | Contributes to reducing inequality by teaching how to formulate and implement policies that address social and economic disparities and ensure equal opportunity (Target 10.3). |
| HS413415 | Administration and Responsibility for Human Security | Focuses on policies and programs that protect the most vulnerable populations, thereby reducing inequalities in safety and security. |
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesAlignment Summary: This program is essential for creating sustainable cities and communities. It provides the core knowledge of local government administration, urban and rural development, and public finance, which are all critical for participatory, integrated, and sustainable human settlement planning and management.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS413404 | Metropolitan and Local Government Administration | Directly supports inclusive and sustainable urbanization by focusing on the management and governance of local and city governments (Target 11.3). |
| HS413411 | Urban and Rural Development Management | Strengthens positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas through integrated development planning and management (Target 11.A). |
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsAlignment Summary: This program is the embodiment of SDG 16. Its entire curriculum is dedicated to promoting the rule of law and building effective, accountable, and inclusive public institutions. Every course is designed to create a deep understanding of the administrative systems that are the foundation of a peaceful, just, and well-governed society.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS411101 | Introduction to Political Science | Provides the foundational knowledge of state institutions and governance, which is essential for building effective and accountable institutions (Target 16.6). |
| HS412201 | Introduction to Public Administration | Directly addresses the need for effective, accountable, and transparent institutions by teaching the core principles of public sector management. |
| HS413204 | Public Sector Organization and Management | Contributes to developing effective institutions by focusing on the design and management of public organizations to improve their performance and accountability (Target 16.6). |
| HS413416 | Conflict and Dispute Management | Promotes peaceful and inclusive societies by teaching methods for resolving conflicts and disputes within the public sphere (Target 16.7). |
| HS413205 | Ethics for Public Administrators | Directly supports the goal to substantially reduce corruption and bribery by instilling the ethical principles and standards that must guide public officials (Target 16.5). |
SDG 17: Partnerships for the GoalsAlignment Summary: The program fosters partnerships for sustainable development through its cooperative education program and its focus on inter-organizational relations. This creates a vital bridge between the university and government agencies, facilitating knowledge sharing and building the collaborative capacity of the public sector.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS414785 | Cooperative Education in Public Administration | Directly encourages and promotes effective public-public and public-private partnerships by immersing students in real-world government and non-profit organizations, building collaborative experience (Target 17.17). |