Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman - (N345/6/1142)03/26(MQA/PSA14403)
Bachelor of Public Administration (Hons)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Duration: 3 years
Gain valuable skills in policy analysis and implementation across various agencies, empowering you to make an immediate impact on the social and economic well-being of individuals and communities.
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Course Overview
This programme focuses on governance and public administration, developing essential skills to solve real-world problems. Graduates can work in both public and private sectors, including non-profit organisations.
Career paths
As graduates of this programme, you have the opportunity to explore a wide range of careers, such as:
- Business Administrator
- Community Management Professional
- Executive Assistant
- Event Coordinator
- Foreign Correspondent
- Foreign Service Officer
- Government Relations Manager
- Human Resource Specialist
- Labour Relations Specialist
- Management Consultant
- Public Policy Analyst
Key Facts
June, 2024
October, 2024
Course Structure
This programme comprises 25 core subjects, two MPU subjects, six type of electives, one language subject, one co-curriculum subject, a research project and an internship (industrial training).
Note: This is an indicative list of courses for general reference only. The programme structure and course sequence plan may be subject to change without notice.
- Administrative Law
- Business Elective
- English for Mass Communication
- Introduction to Public Policy
- Introduction to Political Science
- MPU*
- MPU**
- Management Principles
- Public Relations
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Public Enterprise Management
- Quantitative Techniques I
- Quantitative Techniques II
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualification
To meet the entry requirements for the course, you need to fulfil one of the requirements below:
- A minimum of a grade C (CGPA 2.00) in two subjects at STPM level; OR
- A minimum grade of Jayyid in STAM; OR
- A minimum of a grade D in two relevant subjects at A-Level; OR
- A minimum of a grade B in five subjects in UEC; OR
- Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 70 and a grade B in two relevant subjects in SAM; OR
- An average of 70 per cent in two relevant subjects and four other subjects in CPU; OR
- A minimum CGPA of 2.00 in foundation from UTAR; OR
- A minimum CGPA of 2.00 in foundation or matriculation from other higher learning institutes; OR
- A minimum CGPA of 2.00 in a diploma; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
Note:
- All applicants must have a credit in mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level or equivalent.
- The credit requirement for mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level can be waived should the qualifications contain mathematics and English subjects with equivalent or higher achievement.