Police Leadership and Staff Course (PLSC)
The Police Leadership and Staff Course (PLSC) is a flagship program designed to equip mid-level and senior police officers with the knowledge, skill and attitude required for career advancement and leadership responsibilities. The course is an integration of academic and professional training, thus compromising two major components, viz. Masters in Police Sciences (MPS) and Professional Leadership Course (PLC).
The course will be conducted by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as internal faculty members from various domains as follows:
- Public Administration/Management
- Research Methodology
- Crime Investigation
- Criminology & Legal Studies
- Police Administration/Management
Need for the Course
- Equip officers with modern management, leadership and policing skills to address evolving security challenges.
- Develop critical thinking, ethical decision-making and adaptive strategies.
- Enhance professionalism, accountability and operational efficiency.
- Ensure continuity and stability in leadership by preparing officers for future roles.
Objectives of the Course
- To professionally develop officers, promoting adherence to the Nepal Police Code of Conduct and fostering accountability.
- To enhance technical expertise in crime investigation, evidence management and crime scene procedures in compliance with legal standards.
- To promote modern police management and leadership styles for effective interaction with the community and problem-solving, emphasizing sensitivity and respect.
- To foster an understanding of policing as a fulfilling career and its impact on officer's personal and professional lives
Detail Course Structure
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Masters in Police Sciences (MPS) |
Professional Leadership Course (PLC) |
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Code |
Subjects |
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Sem |
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Term |
Subjects |
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MPS 501 |
Police and Policing |
2 |
1st Semester |
Term I Police Ops. & Adm. |
Police and Policing |
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MPA 501 |
Public Affairs Administration |
3 |
Police Operations |
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MPS 502 |
Police Operations |
3 |
Criminal Law |
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MPS 502 |
Public Policy Analysis |
3 |
Legal System |
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MPS 503 |
Criminal Law |
3 |
Police Staff Duties and Administration |
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MPS 504 |
Legal System |
2 |
Research Methodology-I (IRP) |
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MGT 551 |
Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior |
3 |
2nd Semester |
Term II Crime Investigation & Mgt. |
Criminology and Psychology |
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STT 551 |
Statistical Methods |
2 |
Criminal Investigation Management |
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MPS 553 |
Criminology and Psychology |
3 |
Major Crime Investigation |
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MPS 554 |
Criminal Investigation Management |
3 |
Dimensions of Security Studies |
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MPS 555 |
Major Crime Investigation |
3 |
United Nations System |
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MPS 556 |
Dimensions of Security Studies |
2 |
Research Methodology-II (GRP) |
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MPA 601 |
Political System and Governance |
2 |
3rd Semester |
Term III Leadership Mgt. |
Leadership and Management |
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MGT 601 |
Strategic Management |
2 |
Development Studies |
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RCH 601 |
Research Methodology |
3 |
Conflict Management |
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MPS 603 |
Forensic Science and Forensic Medicine |
3 |
Crisis Management |
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Specialization: (Any one of A and B) A: Disaster & Conflict Management |
6 |
Disaster Management |
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MPS 641 |
-Disaster Management |
Misc. |
Director Paper (Thesis) |
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MGT 641 |
-Perspective on Conflict Management B. Information Technology: |
Internal Study Tour |
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ITC 641 |
-Information and Communication Technology (ICT) |
Foreign Study Tour |
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MPS 642 |
-Technology Based Crime Investigation |
Peer’s Rating |
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MGT 699 |
Thesis |
12 |
4th Sem |
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