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INTRODUCTION TO MASTER IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

Introduction

This course aims to introduce students to the concepts, theories and important aspects in public administration. This includes changing the roles of public administration during the colonized period. Apart from that, aspects related to coordination, management machinery, conduct, discipline, bureaucracy, relations private and public sectors and local development administration will also be discussed in order to achieve a more systematic and effective administration system.

 

Career Prospect

Public administration courses will prepare candidates for wide ranges of positions in government agencies, educational institutions, private sector, nonprofit organizations in related fields of economic, legal, political and social. Overall, public administration job prospects are expected to offer plenty of career paths in public administration, including: public management, foreign services, national security, regulation and others. One of the fastest-growing sources of public administration jobs in recent years has been the consulting field and non-governmental organizations.

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENT - MASTER IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

  • A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with Honours from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 2.50; or

 

  • A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of 2.00 to 2.49 with at least three (3) years relevant work experience, subject to an interview by the Postgraduate Committee; or

 

  • Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the programme and meet the minimum CGPA based on (a) to (b); or

 

  • A diploma from any institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with at least ten (10) years of relevant work experience, 35 years or older and passed APEL assessment (level 7); or

 

  • Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the University Senate; and

 

  • Fulfil the English language requirement as set by the University Senate

 

MPM PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Master of Public Management is offered in three (3) structures; coursework, mixed mode (coursework and dissertation) and full research.


A) Coursework
Master of Public Management (MPM) by coursework is a 40 credit-hour-programme,
which comprises the following structure:

CORE COURSES (37 CREDIT HOURS)
GMGM5014 Public Management
GMGM5023 Strategic Management in Public Organizations
GMGF5014 Public Financial Management
GMGM5093 Human Capital Management in Public Sector
GMGA5014 Public Policy
GMGA5063 Public Sector Marketing
GMGF5043 Economics Analysis for Policy Decisions
GMGR6014 Research Methodology
GMGA5053 Politics And Administration
GMGZ6996/GMGZ6986 Project Paper OR Public Management Graduate Research


ELECTIVE COURSES (3 CREDIT HOURS)
Choose ONE (1) course from the list below:
GMGA5023 Corporate Governance in Asia
GMGA5033 Local Government Management
GMGA5043 Social Policy: Issues and Options
GMGM5033 Managerial Decision Making
GMGM5043 Human Resource Management in Public Sector
GMGM5053 Human Resource Auditing
GMGM5063 Leadership and Management
GMGM5073 Project Management in Public Sector
GMGM5083 Crisis Management
GMGM6013 Comparative Public Management Reform
GMGF5023 Political Economy
GMGF5033 International Development and Sustainability
GMGR5013 Data Analysis for Managers
GMGX6016 Internship*(subjected to internship policies)
GMUL5043 Legal and Ethical Issues in Human Resource Management
GMUL5063 Ethics, Law and Corporate Social Responsibility
SSWA5213 Crisis Intervention and Disaster Management
BPME6093 Entrepreneurship Development
BSMH5253 Emergency Response Management
GFMA6063 Cross-cultural Management

B) Coursework and Dissertation
Master of Public Management (MPM) by coursework and dissertation is a 40-credit-hour
programme, which comprises the following structure:

CORE COURSES (20 CREDIT HOURS)
GMGA5014 Public Policy
GMGM5014 Public Management
GMGF5014 Public Financial Management
SCLE6014 Academic Writing
SZRZ6014 Research Methodology

DISSERTATION (20 CREDIT HOURS)
GMGZ69920 Dissertation

 

C) Research
Students have to successfully complete the following:

  1. 1. Pass with at least a B grade the following pre-requisite courses during the first two (2) semesters of their enrolment (i.e. before being allowed to defend their thesis proposal):
    1. SZRZ6014 Research Methodology; and/or
    2. SCLE6014 Academic Writing.
  2. Attend at least one (1) colloquium session;
  3. Defend a research proposal to a committee:
    1. Students must submit four (4) copies of their research proposal to the School/Graduate School at least two (2) weeks prior to the proposal defense session;
    2. The research proposal should cover the following topics:
      • Chapter 1 Background of the Study, Problem Statement, Research Questions, Research Objectives, Scope of the Study, and Significance of the Study.
      • Chapter 2 Literature Review
      • Chapter 3 Research Methodology
        • Research Framework
        • Hypotheses/ Propositions Development
  4. Attend a viva voce session to defend the thesis; and
  5. Submit a written thesis.

INTRODUCTION TO MASTER IN SOCIOLOGY

Introduction

This course aims to develop graduates with strong skills when working and leading people towards attaining the intended goals and objectives. Thus, critical thinking, integrity, communication, teamwork, entrepreneurial and leadership are among prerequisite skills that needed to be exercised in each subject of the programme. BDM Programme aims to produce professional graduates in management development who possess extensive knowledge in various aspects which include the development of socio-economic status, quality, governance, environment and project management.

 

Career Prospect

The degree in Development Management prepares the students for managerial roles in public and private agencies specifically related to economic and social development at local and international level. For example, the graduates can work as administrative officers, state development officers, project managers, project planning executives and work with local and international non-governmental agencies. The graduates can also become as Third World specialists in socio-economic development and other areas such as in the civil and foreign service, media, education, and trans-national companies. The main task of the graduates is to translate and apply their knowledge and experience to manage their agencies for the benefit of the public interest.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT - MASTER IN SOCIOLOGY

  • A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with Honours from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 2.50; or

 

  • A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of 2.00 to 2.49 with at least three (3) years relevant work experience, subject to an interview by the Postgraduate Committee; or

 

  • Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the programme and meet the minimum CGPA based on (a) to (b); or

 

  • A diploma from any institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with at least ten (10) years of relevant work experience, 35 years or older and passed APEL assessment (level 7); or

 

  • Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the University Senate; and

 

  • Fulfil the English language requirement as set by the University Senate

 

INTRODUCTION TO MASTER IN NATIONHOOD STUDIES

Introduction

This programme FOCUSES on the development of a student's identity as a responsible citizen. Students are able to form a framework of appropriate thinking and action as a result of following this programme while dealing with current issues. The intended framework of thought is the result of a systematic and strategic way of thinking, as well as the analysis of national issues across various disciplines.

 

Career Prospect

The knowledge of Nationhood will make a student aware, understand, and develop a proper trust while performing duties in working environment. As a result, a student who have completed this programme will pursue career in a range of fields, including enforcement agencies, policy making instituitions, education sectors, public administration, national security, and civil defence.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT - MASTER IN NATIONHOOD STUDIES

  • A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with Honours from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 2.50; or

 

  • A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields from Universiti Utara Malaysia or any other institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with a CGPA of 2.00 to 2.49 with at least three (3) years relevant work experience, subject to an interview by the Postgraduate Committee; or

 

  • Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the programme and meet the minimum CGPA based on (a) to (b); or

 

  • A diploma from any institutions of higher learning recognised by the University Senate with at least ten (10) years of relevant work experience, 35 years or older and passed APEL assessment (level 7); or

 

  • Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by the University Senate; and

 

  • Fulfil the English language requirement as set by the University Senate