Girne American University Canterbury is an independent institution of American-style higher education.GAUC`s comprehensive attitude to learning encourages scholarships, community service and integration in today's interdependent international society. With our study abroad programme you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and understanding by studying at GAUC's sister campuses in Asia, the Mediterranean, and America. For those students with insufficient command of English we offer English Language study at different levels in our English Preparatory programme. Employing the latest technological innovations of the highest standard to aid your learning, Girne American University Canterbury is a student led institution, ensuring that every student's need is catered for. A high standard of accommodation is available in the centre of Canterbury so you're next door to the vibrant student life the city has to offer. Canterbury is a world heritage site and has a scholarly tradition going back more than 1000 years. Home to three other universities, this historic city is equipped with the resources you need to enrich your learning experience.

Faculty of Business & Economics : Political Science & Public Administration

This programme aims to educate future managers and leaders for the public sector where ample opportunities exist for increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of governmental institutions.

The programme represents a clear change of approach from the traditional legal orientation towards management in government. The approach is very close to that of the business department. Teaching methods are also designed for developing managerial, inter-disciplinary, public policy formulation and implementation, programme evaluation and problem-solving skills, while at the same time, cultivating self-confidence and emotional stability. Graduates will develop the skills and knowledge to allocate public resources.

Year 1 / Fall Semester

Code Course Name   T A C
POLS101 Intro. to Political Science 6 3 0 3
BUS101 Int. to Bus. & Management I 6 3 0 3
COMP103 Computer Applications l 6 3 0 3
PSYC100 Psychology 6 3 0 3
EGL101 Development of Reading Skills 6 3 0 3

 

Year 1 / Spring Semester

Code Course Name   T A C
PUB102 Intro. to Public Adm. 6 3 0 3
IRE102 Intro. to International Relations 6 3 0 3
COMP104 Computer Applications ll 6 3 0 3
HIS102 History of Civilisation 6 3 0 3
EGL102 Development of Writing Skill 6 3 0 3

 

Year 2 / Fall Semester

Code Course Name   T A C
IRE201 Comparative Politics I 6 3 0 3
BUS201 Intro. to Economics I 6 3 0 3
BUS205 Statistics I 6 3 0 3
BUS207 Introduction to Law 6 3 0 3
CS201 Communication Skills I 6 3 0 3

 

Year 2 / Spring Semester

Code Course Name   T A C
IRE204 Comparative Politics II 6 3 0 3
POLS202 History of Political Thought 6 3 0 3
PUB202 Constitutional & Public Law 6 3 0 3
PUB204 Public Policy Form. & Imp. 6 3 0 3
CS202 Communication Skills II 6 3 0 3

 

Year 3 / Fall Semester

Code Course Name   T A C
POLS301 European Political History 6 3 0 3
POLS303 Politics 6 3 0 3
POLS305 Political Theory 6 3 0 3
PUB301 Public Finance 6 3 0 3
BUS303 Human Resource Management 6 3 0 3

 

Year 3 / Spring Semester

Code Course Name   T A C
POLS302 Political Psychology 6 3 0 3
POLS304 Political Ideologies 6 3 0 3
PUB302 Administrative Law 6 3 0 3
PUB304 Programme Evaluation & Auditing 6 3 0 3
  Elective 6 3 0 3

 

Year 4 / Fall Semester

Code Course Name   T A C
BUS403 Globalisation & Economic Integration 6 3 0 3
PUB401 International Public Admin. 6 3 0 3
PUB403 Local Government & Admin. 6 3 0 3
POLS401 Political Sociology 6 3 0 3
  Elective 6 3 0 3

 

Year 4 / Spring Semester

Code CourseName   T A C
POLS402 Political Parties 6 3 0 3
POLS404 Grad. Project in PA/POL SCi 6 3 0 3
  Elective 6 3 0 3
  Elective 6 3 0 3
  Elective 6 3 0 3



Note: ECTS credits are shown after the American credits as (3,0)3.....6.

Electives

POLS411 Study of Modern Nationalism 6 3 0 3
POLS413 Contemporary Human Rights 6 3 0 3
POLS414 International Environmental Politics 6 3 0 3
PUB407 Special Topics in Public Administration 6 3 0 3
IRE206 Third World Politics 6 3 0 3
IRE411 Post Cold War International Relations 6 3 0 3
IRE412 US Foreign Policy 6 3 0 3
IRE404 European Union Studies 6 3 0 3
BUS306 Management Information Systems 6 3 0 3
BUS473 Introduction to Web Design 6 3 0 3
FREN101 FRENCH I 6 3 0 3
FREN102 FRENCH II 6 3 0 3

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