- Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is one of the Social Sciences and Welfare Masters at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), that is offering majors in Public Administration. On this page, we break down the full course details including entry requirements, tuition fees, intake dates, scholarships and living cost in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur. Compare this programme with similar Social Sciences and Welfare courses across Malaysia and check your eligibility instantly.
Studying in Kuala Lumpur
- Location : Kuala Lumpur
- Nearby: Situated in central Kuala Lumpur, close to major attractions including the Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur Tower, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (PWTC), the National Art Gallery, and Istana Budaya.
- Getting here: Public transport via LRT (KLCC or Ampang Park stations, 5–10 min walking distance); via MRT (Persiaran KLCC station with short walk/feeder connection); via Monorail (Bukit Nanas station with a short ride-hailing or walk depending on route); via bus (RapidKL routes serving the KLCC and city centre area); or by taxi/ride-hailing directly to campus in central Kuala Lumpur.
- Offers Master’s and PhD programmes delivered in collaboration with USM’s main campuses, designed mainly for working professionals in a flexible, urban environment.
- USM@KL (formerly Sains@KL) was established in 2014 to strengthen Universiti Sains Malaysia’s presence in the Klang Valley by coordinating innovative postgraduate programmes in collaboration with the Institute of Postgraduate Studies at the main campus. Located in central Kuala Lumpur, it is equipped with modern facilities including classrooms, offices, computer labs with video conferencing, meeting rooms, a resource centre, student lounge, and workstations.
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Entry Requirement
Here are the qualifications and details on the grades or scores required to qualify for this course
Requirements & Prerequisites
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A Bachelor's degree with a CGPA of 3.00/4 or equivalent in a related field.
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Any Bachelor's degree with working experience related to the field of study.
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English Language
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Living Cost in Kuala Lumpur
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