About the Department
The Department of Public Administration is one of the leading academic departments of Islamic University, committed to high-quality teaching, scientific research, and developing ethical public leaders.
Our History & Academic Journey
The Department of Public Administration was established in 2015, having started its journey in the name of Politics & Public Administration since 1990. Having been bifurcated from the main stream, the Department of Public Administration and the Department of Political Science came into being in 2015 under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Now, Public Administration is one of the leading departments of Islamic University.
Since its establishment, the department has been conducting undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs and offering 4-year undergraduate program BSS (Honours), 1-year Master Program (MSS), M.Phil, and Ph.D degrees with much reputation. The degree programs of the department have a strong theoretical and qualitative orientation.
Since the 2017-2018 academic session, the department has been following the semester system in conducting courses and taking examinations. The medium of instruction in this department is English.
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Islamic University, Kushtia-7000, Bangladesh
Mission and Vision
The mission of the Department of Public Administration is to offer and impart a broad spectrum of studies which are expected to yield positive results in the process of teaching-learning both for the teacher and taught. There is a constant endeavor to achieve a remarkable standard in tertiary level of education imparted in this discipline.
The Department of Public Administration commits to pursue a broad-based, scientific and updated modern undergraduate, post-graduate and higher studies curriculum which has been designed as such so that the educators and pupils in this discipline can acquire optimum knowledge and achieve high academic standard to cope with the needs of the fast changing world.
Academic Orientation & Programs
Core Discipline Courses
The department has a high profile curriculum updated regularly enough to address recent national and international issues. Students are required to take core courses such as:
- • Public Administration
- • Public Management
- • Personnel & HR Management
- • Comparative Public Admin
- • Financial Administration
- • Development Admin
- • Organization Behavior
- • Sociology
Applied & Analytical Courses
Beyond core theoretical foundations, the department offers specialized applied courses designed to build practical research and management capacity:
- Statistics & Research Methodology
- Computer Application & IT Skills
- Project Management & Public Policy Analysis
- Administrative Systems Analysis
Message from the Chairman
Mohammad Zulfiquar Hossain
Professor & Chairman
Islamic University, Kushtia
It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Public Administration at Islamic University, Kushtia. Established in 1991, our department has consistently stood at the forefront of social science education, research, and public sector human resource development in Bangladesh. Public administration is the backbone of sustainable national development, democratic governance, and citizen-centric service delivery. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum designed to equip students with sound theoretical foundations, analytical capabilities, ethical decision-making skills, and practical governance insights. Our alumni serve with distinction across the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), international non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and multinational corporations. I invite prospective students, researchers, and collaborators to explore our vibrant academic ecosystem.
Department Facilities & Journal
Seminar Library & WiFi
The department is equipped with necessary digital facilities like overhead projectors and Wi-Fi. The seminar library is rich with essential reference and text books.
Research Journal
Publishes a regular peer-reviewed research journal named Journal of Politics & Administration to enhance research activities in administration and development.
Student Counseling & Career
Offers unique opportunities to consult with Student Counselors on diversified issues. Former students hold prominent positions in Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) and multinational firms.