Build practical knowledge in public administration, governance and organisational management while continuing your career. Study flexibly online and develop skills relevant to administrative and public service environments.
Build Skills for Public Service and Administration
The Diploma in Public Administration develops practical knowledge for administrative and public service environments. You will explore how organisations operate, how policies are developed and implemented, and how effective administration supports communities and public services.
The programme also develops transferable skills in management, communication, leadership and decision-making that can be applied across different organisations.
A pass in SPM with a minimum of three (3) credits in any subject, or equivalent.
Programme Structure
What You Will Learn
Build knowledge across public administration, governance, management and community development through a structured range of subjects.
Core Public Administration Subjects
01
Introduction to Public Administration
02
Principles of Management in the Public Sector
03
Introduction to Political Science
04
Introduction to Law Enforcement
05
Government and Politics
06
Organisational Behaviour in the Public Sector
07
Malaysian Politics
08
Leadership in Public Administration
09
Southeast Asian Studies
10
Public Financial Information
11
Principles of Industrial Relations
12
Public Policy Analysis
13
Principles of Quality Management in the Public Sector
14
Communication Skills in Public Administration
15
Community and Stakeholder Management
16
Fundamentals of Sustainable Development
17
Cyber Security and Data Protection
18
Social Policy and Community Development
19
Environmental Policy and Management
Applied Learning
Put administrative and management concepts into practice through coursework that develops your problem-solving, communication and decision-making skills.
Compulsory (MPU) Subjects
Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
Bahasa Kebangsaan A / Thinking Skill
Kursus Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah (KIAR)
Malaysian Economy
Career Pathways
Where This Diploma Can Take You
The programme can support career development across administrative, public service and organisational roles where coordination, communication and management skills are valued.
Administrative Officer
Human Resource Executive
Project / Programme Coordinator
Corporate Affairs / Secretarial Assistant
Compliance / Regulatory Officer
Revenue Officer
Planning / Development Officer
Administrative Manager
Municipal / District Council Administrative Assistant
Policy & Programme Assistant
Local Government Officer
Public Service Executive
Course Fees
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