Master of Public Policy

The Master of Public Policy at University Tun Abdul Razak focuses on public policy with core studies in Public Finance and Budgeting, Economics for Public Policy, Research Methodology, Quantitative Techniques and Decision-making, Public Policy Analysis, and a Research Colloquium. Students also choose at least 3 specialization courses from areas such as Politics, Public Administration, Ethics and Public Policy, and Development economics.

Teaching is available in Conventional and Open Distance Learning modes. The programme has a full-time option with a study duration of 1 year (minimum) and a part-time option with a study duration of 2 years (minimum). Intakes are in March, July, and November.

Modules

• Public Finance and Budgeting
• Economics for Public Policy
• Research Methodology
• Quantitative Techniques and Decision-making
• Public Policy Analysis
• Research Colloquium
• Politics
• Southeast Asian Politics
• Politics of Policy-making
• Conflict Studies
• Comparative Politics
• State and local Government

Bachelor's Degree

• A pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the University Senate; or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 2 years working experience in relevant field; or equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field.

• A minimum score of Band 6.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
• minimum score of 550 for a paper-based total or 80 for an Internet based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
• minimum of Grade C in First Cambridge English (FCE) minimum scale 169, or B2 in CEFR, or Pearson Test of English (PTE 50-58) as required proficiency; or
• a recognized first degree undertaken in English medium; or
• successful attainment of FCE minimum of Grade C (169) conducted by the Centre for English Language (CEL) within 12 months from the date of entry with conditional offer letter.

Note: The validity period for IELTS and TOEFL is two years from the date awarded.

• Economic Research & Consultancy
• Policy Researcher
• Risk Management Specialist
• Banking & Financial Management
• Public Sector Leadership
• Public Policy Development
• Investment Operations & Management