Introduction
The Master of Arts in Public Administration is a two-year
program where students learn about the inner workings of government
institutions and the myriad social and political problems that plague our
modern world.
Those who get a Master of Arts in Public Administration
will find a wide variety of employment possibilities open to them upon graduation.
Jobs in administration, management analysis, teaching, consulting, customs
inspection, labor-management relations, human resources, social work, etc., are
always in demand.
Objective
A career in public administration may be both stimulating
and demanding. This is a fruitful career path for morally-minded individuals.
Those who are serious about creating a positive impact for the greater good of
society can choose this course to pursue their interests.
If you get MA in Public Administration degree, you will
be qualified to work for a government agency as a consultant in public
administration, or you will be able to work your way up to the position of the
city manager. Those with a value-sensitive, research-oriented, problem-solving
mindset, sensitivity to nuanced ethical issues, and a genuine concern for the
common good would do well in this field.
One must have or develop abilities in communication,
leadership, research, and problem-solving to succeed in public administration.
After finishing a master’s program in public administration, students are
eligible to sit for the UGC-NET or JRF Exam. The biggest opportunity in public
administration is the possibility of taking and passing the Indian Civil
Services Exam.
Programme Duration
MA in Public Administration is a post-graduate degree
program and this programs are typically two years course.
Minimum Duration 2 Years
Maximum Duration 4 Year
Eligibility
Online/distance MA in Public Administration eligibility
criteria are too very flexible. To pursue an online and distance MA in Public
Administration one has to be completed graduation from any recognised
university. There are no entrance examinations for admission in this course.
Career
Prospects
After post-graduation student has various options for employment,
both in the government and private sectors.
There are many designations for Graduates are:
- Business Analyst
- Administrative Officer
- Consultant
- Management Analyst
- Teacher
- Customs Inspector
- Labor-management
Relations Specialist
- Corporate Manage
- Personnel Management
Specialist
- Corporate Management
- Economic Development
- Indian Civil Services
- Public Works
- Land Revenue Systems
- Panchayati Ra
- Client Services
Specialist
Best
study options after MA in Public Administration
Graduates who are
enthusiastic about continuing their studies in the field of education and have
already earned their MA in Public Administration degree can pursue-
- M.Phil.
- Ph.D.