Speciality Requirements Student must complete 18 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
415501	Research Methodology	3
The course emphasizes the fundamentals and methodologies of preparing scientific research papers. It covers the essential requirements for conducting good research, including selecting topics and identifying research problems. The course is supervised by a professor who guides the students throughout the process. It involves discussion sessions where students participate, allowing for interactive feedback and collaboration among course participants. Additionally, the course focuses on developing writing and drafting skills, equipping students with the necessary abilities to excel in various forms of academic writing..
415502	The Administration of Policy, Governance and Good Management	3
The course explores the concept of public policy management and its evolution as a discipline within the field of public administration, as well as its interconnections with other fields of study. It introduces the different levels of managing public policies, including the overall level, the hierarchical structure of the state institutions, and the governance of policy administration. The course also covers the analysis of public policies by examining methodological frameworks, dimensions, significance, and various models. It delves into the actors involved in decision-making and policy formation processes. Additionally, the course discusses the fundamental principles and structure of corporate governance, emphasizing the creation of an interactive environment that aligns with the principles and elements of good governance..
415503	An in-Depth Study of Anti-Corruption legislation	3
The course covers the legal perspective of corruption, including a study of the legislative framework governing the fight against corruption in Palestine. It involves analyzing and evaluating the texts of the Anti-Corruption Law, its amendments, the Penal Code, and the Criminal Procedures Law. The objective is to comprehend the essential elements of corruption offenses, the corresponding penalties for offenders, and the legal procedures involved. This includes understanding the process before the Anti-Corruption Commission, the Corruption Crimes Prosecution, and the Corruption Cases Court. Additionally, the course explores the roles of relevant authorities in combating corruption, with a specific focus on the Anti-Corruption Commission, its nature of work, and its powers. Lastly, it involves critical analysis of legal systems associated with anti-corruption efforts..
415504	An in-Depth Study of International Anti-Corruption Conventions	3
The course focuses on analyzing international anti-corruption agreements, such as the United Nations Convention against Corruption of 2003 and the Arab Convention against Corruption of 2010. It examines the compatibility between the legal texts of the Anti-Corruption Law in Palestine and these agreements and explores ways to achieve harmonization. The course also discusses the obligations for applying these agreements and explores review mechanisms, including the Conference of the States Parties to the Convention and its decisions.
415505	Risk Management and Compliance	3
The course aims to help students recognize and assess corruption risks. It introduces them to tools and methodologies for studying these risks, including calculating risk probability and impact. Moreover, the course equips students with executive planning skills to ensure compliance. Additionally, it emphasizes the development of teamwork skills for studying corruption risks and monitoring the implementation of action plans.
415506	Sustainable Development, Governance and Anti-Corruption	3
The course aims to teach the fundamental aspects of sustainable development goals concerning good governance and the rule of law. It aims to define governance, its principles, mechanisms, and overall policies. The course also examines the impact of implementing governance within institutions, as well as success stories from local and international institutions that effectively tackled corruption through governance. Additionally, it focuses on the essential pillars necessary to establish a comprehensive government program that addresses the goals of sustainable development, with a particular focus on reducing poverty, hunger, and corruption worldwide. The ultimate objective is to create a more effective global roadmap by combating these issues.
415598	Comprehensive Exam	0

Speciality Optional Requirements Student must complete 18 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
415560	Digitization and Anti-Corruption	3
The course focuses on identifying areas of modern digitization and studying international models in digitization. It explores the requirements for successful digitization in terms of legislation, administrative systems, work procedures, and community promotion. The course also examines the impact of digitization on integrity, transparency, and governance indicators. It addresses the risks of corruption in the digital environment associated with the rapid digitization of businesses and services. Additionally, the course covers the nature of electronic evidence and its relationship to corruption crimes. It discusses tools and means for collecting and analyzing digital evidence, as well as mechanisms for documentation, report writing, and information technology governance to prevent corruption..
415561	Anti Corruption, Rights and Freedoms	3
This course explores the intricate relationship between corruption and human rights. It begins by examining the nature of corruption and the fundamental principles of human rights. It provides an overview of how corruption can undermine the enjoyment of human rights by discussing its basic characteristics and exploring the impact it has on the full realization of human rights. The course further analyzes the legal framework that governs the connection between human rights and corruption, with reference to universal human rights standards and the Palestinian Basic Law as a foundational framework. Various approaches that shed light on the interplay between corruption and human rights are also studied. Additionally, the course focuses on the impact of anti-corruption efforts in promoting human rights. It delves into the challenges faced in protecting human rights while combating corruption. The roles of different stakeholders involved in preventing corruption are examined, as well as the creation of favorable conditions for human rights through effective prevention and combating of corruption. A human rights-based approach to addressing corruption is emphasized throughout the course..
415562	Government Administration and Financial Policy Management	3
This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of government administration and the management of financial policies. It covers a range of contemporary topics, highlighting the most significant issues and developments in this field. The course explores various concepts and examines international practices, ensuring a global perspective. The main topics covered include government budgeting, government debt, and financial policy tools such as taxation and government spending. Real-world examples from Palestine are used to illustrate the application of government administration and financial policies, while also offering comparisons with other countries around the world.
415563	Quality and Project Management	3
Course description: The course focuses on the principles and techniques of quality and project management. It covers various topics related to quality control and the essential foundations of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects. It also discusses the significance of project management methodologies and the roles of project managers and work teams in ensuring project success.
415564	Oversight and Performance Evaluation	3
This course encompasses the study of control and performance evaluation, focusing on key concepts, standards, and methodologies related to performance control. It explores systems used to assess the performance of individuals, departments, and various institutions, examining the stages involved in the evaluation process. The course also delves into mechanisms for measuring functional deviations and strategies for addressing and correcting these deviations. By doing so, it aims to provide guidance on effectively directing employees, institutions, and departments towards combating corruption within their respective domains. The course emphasizes the importance of implementing robust control and evaluation mechanisms to ensure transparency and integrity in organizational operations, thereby fostering an environment hostile to corruption..
415565	Professional Ethics	3
This course is centered around the study of professional codes of conduct and ethics applicable to both public and private employment sectors. It seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of professional ethics and its significance in upholding legal and ethical responsibilities within professional work at both national and global levels. The course includes an exploration of the role and contributions of professional and trade unions in promoting professional ethics. It emphasizes the values that employees should embrace and the standards of integrity and transparency they should adopt in the execution of their duties. Mechanisms to enhance social responsibility and promote professional responsibility are also examined. Additionally, the course examines the rights and duties of employees within their professional roles. Overall, the course aims to equip students with the knowledge and understanding necessary to navigate and excel in their professional careers while upholding the highest ethical standards.
415566	Local and International Standards of Integrity and Transparency	3
This course explores the concept of corruption from both a local and international perspective. It examines the various forms and manifestations of corruption, as well as its underlying causes and the wide-ranging economic, social, humanitarian, and political effects it engenders. The course also focuses on defining the standards of integrity and transparency at the local level, specifically within sectors that possess unique characteristics such as local government, healthcare, security, among others. It further delves into international standards and initiatives, shedding light on international institutions involved in defining integrity and transparency, including the World Bank and similar organizations. The course draws on regional and international case studies that have successfully implemented measures to promote integrity and transparency. Notably, it explores the experiences of Jordan and Korea, highlighting their respective approaches to establishing evidence-based frameworks encompassing integrity and transparency standards and their practical application..
415578	Financial Analysis and Corruption	3
\The course focuses on the study of forensic accounting, including its services, methods, procedures, stages, and essential components. It covers fraud detection and prevention services, investigative accounting services, and litigation support services such as expert witness testimony. The course delves into accounting, auditing, and investigative techniques used to uncover and mitigate corruption and illegal activities, aiming to gather evidence and detect fraud. It also outlines the steps to produce a professional report characterized by realism and reliability, and the general framework for information gathering and evidence search. Additionally, it emphasizes the qualifications necessary for a forensic accountant to effectively perform tasks related to information collection, investigation, and assistance in achieving reliable financial evidence. These qualifications include academic training, experience, and skills. The course also encompasses financial analysis and investigations in corruption crimes.
415590	Practical Training	3
The course requires students to participate in a training program related to their field of study at a relevant institution. During the course, students are expected to conduct specialized research in their training area, which may serve as the foundation for their master's thesis.