The core curriculum offers a comprehensive selection of subjects that encapsulate the objectives of the programme. The students are introduced to elements of social science and the programme is contextualised to understand global and local challenges facing Bangladesh today. The elective courses provide an opportunity for students to specialise according to their career objectives.
Preparatory Courses
GOV 101: Basic Course in Computing
GOV 102: Principles of Economics
GOV 690: Basic Course in English
GOV 691: Basic Course in Statistics
Core Courses
GOV501: Introduction to Governance
GOV502: Economics for Public Leadership
GOV503: Strategic Management for the Public Sector
GOV504: Development: Concepts, Theories and Approaches
GOV505: Leading Issues in Governance of Bangladesh
Elective Courses (subject to availability)
Cluster A: Global Policy Framework
GOV601: Environmental Management and Sustainable Development
GOV602: Structure, Process and Laws of International Governance and Cooperation
GOV603: Current Issues in Globalisation
Cluster B: Enhancing Performance
GOV610: Budgeting and Management of Public Resources
GOV611: Project Appraisal and Management
GOV612: Public Policy Analysis
GOV613: E-governance & IT
Cluster C: Building Partnerships
GOV 620: Public-Private Partnerships
GOV 621: Negotiation and Conflict Management
Cluster D: Accountability
GOV 630: Ethics and Governance
GOV 631: Corruption and Accountability
Cluster E: Inclusive Citizenship & Innovations
GOV 640: Learning from People: Methods, and Innovations:
GOV 641: Gender, Diversity & Governance
GOV 642: Human Rights & Social Justice
GOV 690, 691 and 699: Theses (9 credits over three semesters)
