Bachelor of Public Affairs (B.P.A)
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Bachelor Degree
Public Affairs (B.P.A)
Why Choose this Program?
The Bachelor of Public Affairs (B.P.A) program was designed to:
- Strategic National Alignment: The curriculum prepares you to contribute to Cambodian government’s Pentagonal Strategy, Cambodia Vision 2030 and 2050.
- Human-Centric & Ethical Governance: you will gain practical, transparent, and accountable tools to champion the Rule of Law while prioritizing citizen dignity.
- Digital & Future-Ready Leadership: you will build active competency in modern e-governance trends through forward-looking.
- Professional Integration: The program provides students internships opportunities with key institutions, companies, and international entities.’
Future Career Prospects
Graduates from this program will be able to pursue careers such as:
- Public Sector & Diplomacy: Civil servants, diplomats, public procurement officers, and administrative leaders within government ministries.
- Policy & Economic Research: Policy analysts and researcher, and strategy consultants for think tanks, public interest groups, and international organizations.
- Corporate Affairs & Relations: Public relations specialists, corporate social responsibility (CSR) managers, and business-government relations consultants.
- Civic Leadership & NGOs: Development workers, program directors for non-governmental organizations and community development projects.
- A Gateway to Advanced Studies: The robust academic foundations laid by the B.P.A. provide an excellent launchpad for advanced postgraduate studies in public policy, law, administration, or international relations.
Course Structure
The four-year program consists of 120 credits and is structured to provide students with a comprehensive academic foundation through a well-balanced curriculum of foundation, functional, pre-major, and major courses.
To fulfill the graduation requirements, students must successfully complete the following coursework:
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YEAR 1 |
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Course Title |
Credits |
Priority |
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English I: Reading and Composition + Lab |
4 |
Required |
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Gender Studies |
3 |
Required |
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Khmer Studies |
3 |
Required |
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Digital Literacy + Lab |
4 |
Required |
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English II: Reading and Composition + Lab |
4 |
Required |
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Environmental Sciences |
3 |
Required |
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Introduction to Political Sciences |
3 |
Required |
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Introduction to Law |
3 |
Required |
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YEAR 2 |
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Course Title |
Credits |
Priority |
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Personal Growth and Development |
4 |
Required |
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Logic and Critical Thinking |
3 |
Required |
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Cambodia Constitution |
3 |
Required |
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Cambodian Government and Politics |
3 |
Required |
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Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
Required |
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Introduction to Statistics and Its Application |
3 |
Required |
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Introduction to Public Policy & Public Administration |
3 |
Required |
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Introduction to Political Economy |
3 |
Required |
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Administrative Law |
3 |
Required |
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YEAR 3 |
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Course Title |
Credits |
Priority |
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Academic and Policy Writing |
4 |
Required |
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Public Interest Groups and Management |
3 |
Required |
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Policy Implementation and Monitoring |
3 |
Required |
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Research Method in Social Sciences |
3 |
Required |
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Strategic Public Communication |
3 |
Required |
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Introduction to Economics |
3 |
Required |
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E-Government and Digital Governance |
3 |
Required |
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Introduction to Social Psychology |
3 |
Required |
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Organizational Management for Public Services |
3 |
Required |
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YEAR 4 |
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Course Title |
Credits |
Priority |
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Macroeconomic Principles |
3 |
Required |
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Alternative Dispute Resolution |
3 |
Required |
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Environmental and Sustainable Development Policy |
3 |
Required |
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Economic and Inclusive Policy |
3 |
Required |
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Public Budgeting and Financial Management |
3 |
Required |
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Public Policy Analysis |
3 |
Required |
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Big Data and AI in Governance |
3 |
Required |
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Public Affairs Seminar |
4 |
Required |
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Elective One (Choose from below) |
3 |
Elective |
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Elective Two (Choose from below) |
3 |
Elective |
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Elective Three (Choose from below) |
3 |
Elective |
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Elective Course (Choose 3) |
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Legislative Drafting and Policy Brief Writing |
3 |
Elective |
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Quantitative Methods for Policy |
3 |
Elective |
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Social Protection Law and Policy |
3 |
Elective |
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Regulatory Impact Analysis |
3 |
Elective |
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Public Health and Health Service Management |
3 |
Elective |
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Principles of Public Finance |
3 |
Elective |
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Government Procurement |
3 |
Elective |
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Introduction to Environmental Law |
3 |
Elective |
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Criminology |
3 |
Elective |
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Human Capital Development & Management in Public Sector |
3 |
Elective |
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Management and Leadership Development Skills |
3 |
Elective |
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Consumer Protection |
3 |
Elective |
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Competition Law |
3 |
Elective |
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GRADUATION PATH |
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Option I: Internship Report |
3 |
Required |
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Option II: Policy Capstone Project |
3 |
Required |
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Option III: Exit Exam |
3 |
Required |
*Note: Graduation Path: Students choose only ONE option.
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Type: |
Higher Education |
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Faculty: |
Faculty of Social Sciences and International Relations |
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Department: |
Law |
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Degree: |
Bachelor of Arts |
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Major: |
Public Affairs (B.P.A) |
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Duration: |
4 years |
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