MPhil in Public Administration

• TU MPhil program designed to develop advanced competence in public administration, governance, policy analysis, and research, with strong orientation toward Nepalese and global administrative systems.
• Builds deep understanding of administrative science, public policy, organization behavior, development management, HR management, and governance.
• Strengthens independent research capability for academic, professional, and leadership roles.
• Course structure combines theoretical modules, applied administrative studies, and advanced research training.
• Program produces graduates capable of contributing to reform, planning, governance innovation, and policy-making across public, private, and civil society institutions.

Curricular Structure (Table)

First Semester

Second Semester

(Department offers second-semester combinations based on elective groups and research preparation; structure follows TU MPhil Public Administration model.)

Third Semester

Features
• Offered under Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University.
• Strong research-oriented curriculum.
• Emphasis on governance issues in Nepal and global contexts.
• Focus on producing leadership-level manpower for public, private, and civil sectors.
• English-medium instruction, examination, and thesis.
• Evaluates academic merit, work experience, and demonstrated professional potential.
• Reserved seats for sponsored candidates.

Admission process
• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Management, Business Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, or Rural Development.
• Minimum second division.
• Minimum two years work experience in teaching, administration, or management.
• Submission of application with academic and experience documents.
• Written entrance examination (public administration, policy, research, writing skills).
• Group presentation and oral interview.
• Ranking based on academic merit, work experience, test scores, and performance.
• Sponsorship candidates must submit sponsorship certificate; 20% seats reserved.

Job prospects
• Public administration lecturer
• Governance and policy analyst
• Government officer (ministries, commissions, administrative bodies)
• Development and project manager
• Public sector consultant
• NGO/INGO program manager
• Local governance specialist
• HR and organizational development officer
• Researcher in governance, administration, and public policy