Faculty of Business and Economics

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION(BY COURSEWORK - 42 CREDITS)

The programme synergizes the expertise in political science and public administration of the faculty to develop an interdisciplinary approach in training students to address the challenges of governance, public administration and international relations in the national and regional context. The programme focuses on the fundamental principles, practices and techniques of organisational management related to public institutions. It expose students to relevant theories, and their applications in multidisciplinary fields. The emphasis is on linking theory to research, problem solving skills, as well as professional analysis of a wide range of issues in the areas of policy analysis, public sector management, urban planning design and urban development.

Postgraduate Handbook (Economics and Administration Field) 2021/2022
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MINI HANDBOOK 2022-2023
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MINI HANDBOOK 2023-2024
"REMINDER: Please take note that students are required to register for courses with the course code as stated in the handbook by respective cohort intake."

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

A Bachelor degree with a minimum of CGPA 3.0 or equivalent and sufficient knowledge in the field of public administration or any relevant areas.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

6 CORE COURSES (30 Credits)

Research Methodology
Research Project
Public Administration and Politics
International Public Management
Public Policy Analysis
Fiscal Administration

At least 12 credit of the following optional courses:

Political Economy
Public Administrative Behaviour
Public Personnel Administration
Global Politics
Quality Governance in Public Sector
Malaysian Politics
Local Government
Social Policy and Development
Planning and Community Development
Political Communication and Media
Survey Techniques and Sampling Design
Statistical Methods for Quality Management

*Optional Courses offered in each semester may vary from semester to semester

PROGRAMME DURATION

Minimum: 2 Semesters

Maximum: 8 Semesters

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

An International applicant who wishes to follow a Master of Public Administration Programme shall obtain at least the result below in one of the English Language competency examinations as stated below:

1. A minimum score of band 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System
(IELTS) (Academic)
2. A minimum score of 550 for the paper-based total (PBT), a score of 213 for the
computer-based total (CBT) or a score of 80 for the internet-based total (IBT) for the
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL);
3. Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic) with a minimum score of 42;
4. Minimum band 4 Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

BROCHURE

FEE

Malaysian Applicants Open

International Applicants Open

Master of Public Administration by Coursework (MPA)