Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Short Description
Two-year graduate program in public administration focused on governance, policy, management skills, research competence and operational capacity for public-sector and allied institutions.

Description
Four-semester structure covering core theory, administrative systems, behavioral understanding, policy processes, research methods, computer applications and internship. Built to develop analytical capability and professional readiness for government, semi-government, NGO and academic roles. Eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree in any discipline recognized by Purbanchal University.

Curricular Structure (Table)

Features
• Four-semester structure.
• Mandatory internship.
• Integrated computer-application training.
• Specialization pathway with thesis.
• Research-oriented and practice-oriented design.
• Accepted across public, semi-public and development institutions.

Fee
Typical institutional ranges: approx. NPR 200,000–350,000 per academic year; final fee depends on the offering college.

Admission Process
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a PU-recognized institution.
• Application submission to an affiliated college.
• Entrance assessment or interview as required by the college.
• Submission of transcripts and identification documents.
• Payment of application and enrollment fees.

Job Prospects
• Administrative roles in government ministries and local governments.
• Policy analysis and program management roles.
• NGO, INGO, public-enterprise management positions.
• Research, consultancy, teaching roles in public-affairs domains.
• Roles such as program officer, policy analyst, administrative officer, development manager, public-affairs specialist.