Bachelor of Public Administration (Honours) at Tunku Abdul Rahman University (UTAR)

Bachelor of Public Administration (Honours)

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

3 years

Intake

OctOctFebFebJunJun

English Requirement

IELTS 5.0

Offer Letter

Free

Class Type

Physical

Course Fee for International Students

First year from MYR 18,900 excludes 6% SST & other fees

Estimated total tuition from ~MYR 56,700 3 years programme

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The Bachelor of Public Administration (Honours) program at Tunku Abdul Rahman University (UTAR) offers students the opportunity to make a positive impact on the social and economic well-being of individuals, communities, and the general public. With a focus on public administration, students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to draft, analyze, and implement policies that have a direct influence on resource allocation, living standards, and opportunities for diverse communities. Public administrators play a crucial role in various agencies and organizations, working towards creating a fair and equitable society. Through this program, students learn about policy development, public finance, organizational management, public sector ethics, and governance. They also develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, which are essential for effective public administration. Graduates of the Bachelor of Public Administration (Honours) program are well-prepared to pursue careers in government agencies, non-profit organizations, and other public sector institutions, where they can contribute to the betterment of society and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Entry Requirements

STPM

A minimum of Grade C (GP 2.0) in any 2 subjects
Pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level / equivalent

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

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

Year 1

Administrative Law
Business Elective
English for Mass Communication
Introduction to Public Policy
Introduction to Political Science
MPU1*
MPU1**
Management Principles
Public Relations
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Public Enterprise Management
Quantitative Techniques I
Quantitative Techniques II

Year 2

Business Elective
Business Research
Communication Elective
Constitutional Development in Malaysia
Course Related Elective
Crisis Management
Current Issues in Economics and Finance
Human Resource Management
International Politics and Organisations
Management in Non-profit Organisation
National Language/Other Languages
Public Administration
Public Enterprise Management
Research Project
Sun Zi’s Art of War and Business Strategy

Year 3

Business and Society
Co-Curriculum
Ethics for Public Administrators
HRM Elective
Industrial Training
IT Elective
Public Finance
Research Project
Strategic Management and Project

Business Elective - Choose 1 course (s)

Advanced Financial Prediction with Deep Learning in Python
Business Accounting
Corporate Ethics and Governance
Economic Development
Entrepreneurships
Financial Management
Introduction to Financial Prediction with Machine Learning in Python
Leadership and Teambuilding
Managing Innovation
Marketing
Organisational Behaviour
Principles of Marketing

Communication Elective - Choose 1 course (s)

Culture and Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Public Speaking and Oral Presentation

General Elective - Choose 1 course(s)

Academic Writing
Bahasa Melayu untuk Pengurusan
Confucianism and Modern Society
Positive Psychology

Course Elective - Choose 1 course (s)

Asean Law
Introduction to Sociology
Intergovernmental Relations
Local Government
Management in Civil Society Organisations
Public Administration Reform
Project Management
Security and Defense Management

Human Resource Management Elective - Choose 1 course(s)

Performance Management and Reward Systems
Recruitment and Resourcing
Training and Career Development

IT Elective - Choose 1 course(s)

Business Analytics
Digital Entrepreneurship
Digital Marketing
Financial Technology
Fundamentals of Business Systems
Fundamentals of Digital Media Technology
Information System
Introduction to Internet of Things and its Applications

MPU 1* - Choose 1 course

Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students

MPU 1** - Choose 1 course

Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students
Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban - For Local Students

National Language/Other Languages - Choose 1 course(s)

Bahasa Kebangsaan A - For Malaysian only without SPM-BM Credit
Introduction to Chinese Language I
Introduction to French
Introduction to German Language
Introduction to Japanese
Introduction to Tamil Language

Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course(s)

Art, Craft, and Design
Arts and Cultural Performance
Business Plan Writing and Preparation
Community Project
Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
Language, Culture and Social Study Abroad
Leadership and Team Building
Management of Sport Activity
Managing Personal Finance
Music Performance
Oral Communication
Social Entrepreneurship Project
Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
Team Work and Collaborative Project
Work Ethics and EQ

Bachelor of Public Administration (Honours)

Bachelor of Public Administration (Honours)