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
ZQA7003Foundations of Public Policy(3 Credits)
ZQA7014Research Methodology for Policy Makers(3 Credits)
ZQA7015Policy Research(12 Credits)
ZQA7016History, Politics and Development(3 Credits)
ZQA7017Economics in Policy Making(3 Credits)
ZQA7019Public Finance in Policy Making(3 Credits)
ZQA7020Law, Governance and Public Policy(3 Credits)
Elective Course
ZQA7003Foundations of Public Policy(3 Credits)
ZQA7014Research Methodology for Policy Makers(3 Credits)
ZQA7015Policy Research(12 Credits)
ZQA7016History, Politics and Development(3 Credits)
ZQA7017Economics in Policy Making(3 Credits)
ZQA7019Public Finance in Policy Making(3 Credits)
ZQA7020Law, 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
Note: Tuition Fee are subject to change.
International
RM98,600
Intake
Semester 1 (October) Intake
Semester 2 (March) Intake
Note: Subject to the availability of the programme offering.
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