The courses offered by the College of Social Sciences aim to train students to think independently, critically, systematically and creatively. By encouraging them to develop an analytical approach, the different courses are thus directed towards providing students with the opportunity to analyze and assess human behavior in relation to spatial and temporal (including historical) aspects of its socio-cultural context. In this way, they will better appreciate the diversity of the world and the complexity of the human condition; and have a better understanding of human existence, focused on respect, tolerance, and morality.
In addition, we hope to inspire students by engaging them in empirical and qualitative research as a tool for explaining social phenomena. In this way, their research findings will be of benefit for policy development in the renaissance of Cambodia. Related to this is the aim of developing the students’ ability to analyze critically the foundations upon which cultural dimensions are built, and to communicate their ideas effectively.
MISSION
To produce graduates who are familiar with various aspects of Cambodia and its place in the world; and with how to improve society's future evolution.
DEGREE OFFERINGS
Undergraduate programs include:
The University of Cambodia's Foundation Year Program for new undergraduates has been officially recognized by the Accreditation Committee of Cambodia. It comprises eight compulsory core courses (24 credits); together with two oriented courses (6 credits) relevant to the student's chosen major. The two oriented courses (3 credits each) for Social Sciences are taken from:
Graduate programs include:
EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS
Graduates from these programs can expect to find jobs in, for example, education, the media, and governmental and other organizations.
WHY CHOOSE UC?
Students graduating with a degree in Social Sciences from The University of Cambodia will be:
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
The Public Administration program aims to provide students with an understanding of theory and practice of management in the public sector; and thus to prepare students to take responsible positions in governmental organizations.
Reflecting the common underlying principles for efficient organization and management, students doing a major in Public Administration attend the same core courses as those doing other majors in the College of Management (this also maximizes the graduate's flexibility when it comes to developing their careers). Thereafter, they can choose from a number of courses designed to give them insights into the particular problems associated with the routine running of the public sector and the rational implementation of policies.
Core Courses (3 credits each)
ACC101: Principles of Accounting
BUS101: Introduction to Business*
BUS201: Introduction to Management*
BUS202: Information Systems in Business*
BUS203: Business Law and Policy*
BUS304: Leadership Skills
ECN201: Principles of Economics
FIN201: Introduction to Financial Management
HRM201: Introduction to Human Resource Management*
MKT201: Fundamentals of Marketing
ORG201: Organizational Behavior*
ENG219: Business Communication*
* required for students studying for an Associate degree
Major Elective Courses (3 credits each; choose six)
FIN420: Public Financial Management
PAD201: Introduction to Public Administration*
PAD301: Public Personnel Administration
PAD302: Governmental Budgeting*
PAD303: Problems in Public Administration
PAD304: Government and NGO Accounting
PAD401: Public Project Management
PAD490: Public Administration Internship
PAD495: Public Administration Project Paper
PUB101: Introduction to Theories of Public Policy*
* required for students studying for an Associate degree
