Bachelor Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs (BPA)

Why Choose this Program?

The Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs (BPA) 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:

YEAR 1
Course Title	Credits	Priority
English I: Reading and Composition with Laboratory Lab	4	Required
Gender Studies	3	Required
Khmer Studies	3	Required
Digital Literacy with Laboratory Lab	4	Required
English II: Reading and Composition + Lab	4	Required
Environmental Sciences	3	Required
Introduction to Political Sciences	3	Required
Introduction to Law	3	Required
YEAR 2
Course Title	Credits	Priority
Personal Growth and Development	4	Required
Logic and Critical Thinking	3	Required
Cambodia Constitution	3	Required
Cambodian Government and Politics	3	Required
Introduction to Ethics	3	Required
Introduction to Statistics and Its Application	3	Required
Introduction to Public Policy & Public Administration	3	Required
Introduction to Political Economy	3	Required
Administrative Law	3	Required
YEAR 3
Course Title	Credits	Priority
Academic and Policy Writing	4	Required
Public Interest Groups and Management	3	Required
Policy Implementation and Monitoring	3	Required
Research Method in Social Sciences	3	Required
Strategic Public Communication	3	Required
Introduction to Economics	3	Required
E-Government and Digital Governance	3	Required
Introduction to Social Psychology	3	Required
Organizational Management for Public Services	3	Required
YEAR 4
Course Title	Credits	Priority
Macroeconomic Principles	3	Required
Alternative Dispute Resolution	3	Required
Environmental and Sustainable Development Policy	3	Required
Economic and Inclusive Policy	3	Required
Public Budgeting and Financial Management	3	Required
Public Policy Analysis	3	Required
Big Data and AI in Governance	3	Required
Public Affairs Seminar	4	Required
Elective One (Choose from below)	3	Elective
Elective Two (Choose from below)	3	Elective
Elective Three (Choose from below)	3	Elective
*Elective Course (Choose 3)*
Legislative Drafting and Policy Brief Writing	3	Elective
Quantitative Methods for Policy	3	Elective
Social Protection Law and Policy	3	Elective
Regulatory Impact Analysis	3	Elective
Public Health and Health Service Management	3	Elective
Principles of Public Finance	3	Elective
Government Procurement	3	Elective
Introduction to Environmental Law	3	Elective
Criminology	3	Elective
Human Capital Development & Management in Public Sector	3	Elective
Management and Leadership Development Skills	3	Elective
Consumer Protection	3	Elective
Competition Law	3	Elective
GRADUATION PATH
Option I: Internship Report	3	Required
Option II: Policy Capstone Project	3	Required
Option III: Exit Exam	3	Required

*Note: Graduation Path: Students choose only ONE option.