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MASTER OF PUBLIC POLICY



Programme Overview

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) provides a rigorous on-campus training at postgraduate level and is geared to the needs of practising or prospective administrators and policy makers who wish to acquire or enhance the skills necessary for effective and responsible public sector management and policy analysis.


The programme equips candidates with knowledge in the field of public policy focusing on the different aspects of the policy process and various local and global policy issues. 


Full-Time Duration: 3 Semesters (Coursework) 

Programme Structure

Core Courses

  1. ZQA7003    Foundations of Public Policy (3 Credits)
  2. ZQA7014    Research Methodology for Policy Makers (3 Credits)
  3. ZQA7015    Policy Research (12 Credits)
  4. ZQA7016    History, Politics and Development (3 Credits)
  5. ZQA7017    Economics in Policy Making (3 Credits)
  6. ZQA7019    Public Finance in Policy Making (3 Credits)
  7. ZQA7020    Law, Governance and Public Policy (3 Credits)

Elective Course

  1. ZQA7003    Foundations of Public Policy (3 Credits)
  2. ZQA7014    Research Methodology for Policy Makers (3 Credits)
  3. ZQA7015    Policy Research (12 Credits)
  4. ZQA7016    History, Politics and Development (3 Credits)
  5. ZQA7017    Economics in Policy Making (3 Credits)
  6. ZQA7019    Public Finance in Policy Making (3 Credits)
  7. ZQA7020    Law, Governance and Public Policy (3 Credits)                                                                           

                                                                     

Career Prospects

Policy Analyst, Public Policy Advisor, Government Affairs Manager, Public Sector Consultant, Legislative Analyst, Public Affairs Specialist, Nonprofit Program Manager, Urban Planner, Researcher in Public Policy, International Development Specialist, Environmental Policy Analyst, Health Policy Analyst, Social Policy Analyst, Local Government Administrator, Economic Development Specialist.

          

Tuition Fee

Local

RM40,000

International

RM98,600

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements
  • For applicants with a CGPA of not less than 3.00:
    • Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
  • For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following): 
    • Graduate from Universiti Malaya; or
    • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
    • Produce publications in related field; or
    • Receive a scholarship; or
    • Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
    • Pass an interview conducted by the Faculty; or
    • Pass a special evaluation by the Faculty
Specific Entry Requirements
  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possess a Bachelor's Degree
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related fields: N/A
  • Special Requirements: N/A
English Requirements
  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable