About the program

The Master of Arts in Public Administration is a two-year program that aims at imparting a better understanding of policies and issues in the fields of public policy making, governance, and administration in India. It is the ideal program that can open up new avenues into leadership roles in policy making and public administration. The well-structured Program will impart the much-needed skills to learn, investigate, research, and develop a framework for public governance processes within the Indian democracy. The Program will build on one's competencies and confidence for future roles in organizations of various types such as research-based institutions, academics, semi-government organizations, NGOs, International Agencies, PSUs, etc. It is also the best Program to study if one wishes to become an independent consultant. The aim of M.A. (Public Administration) is to provide comprehensive knowledge to the learners on the nature and relationship of State, Society and Administration. It will develop the conceptual faculties of the learners on various administrative theories, postulates, models, processes, methods, instruments, techniques, etc. 

Eligibility

50% in an Undergraduate (Bachelor) Program of a minimum duration of Three (3) years in any stream from a UGC recognized University. Candidates who are in the final semester of the Bachelor Program are also eligible to apply. 

Core Courses

• Introduction to Public Administration: Covers the basic principles, theories, and concepts of public administration. 
• Public Policy Analysis: Focuses on understanding the policy-making process, implementation, and evaluation. 
• Organizational Behaviour and Management: Examines theories and practices related to organizational structure, behaviour, and management within public sector organizations. 
• Public Budgeting and Finance: Covers budgetary processes, fiscal policies, and financial management techniques relevant to public administration. 
• Research Methods in Public Administration: Provides students with the skills necessary to conduct research in public administration, including quantitative and qualitative methods. 

Career Options After MA Public Administration 

Many public administration and social policy graduates find employment in management positions either within public sector organizations, such as the NHS (National Health Service) authorities or the criminal justice system. The job opportunities for these fields are numerous like: 

• Labour-Management Relations Specialist 
• Corporate Manager 
• Personnel Management Specialist 
• Social Worker 
• Education Administrator 
• Social Researchers 
• Public Affairs Consultant 

Future Scope

• After completing the MA in Public Administration degree, those interested in higher education have access to a variety of options. Traditionally, if a student completes the master’s degree in Public Administration, he/she can pursue a PhD course as part of higher education.
• The study of administration as a whole has close proximity to the study of management,hence, the students can also take up higher education in the field of management after completing the postgraduate degree.
• The candidates can further apply for the state public services or UPSC. One of the most sought-after job profiles in India, civil services is called the steel frame of India. The work of a civil servant is most suitable for a public administration graduate as they are trained in the work of administration.