Master in Public Management
UNIRAZAK ( Universiti Tun Abdul Razak) · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Quick Overview
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Public management is at the heart of delivering effective public services and overseeing essential government functions. The Master in Public Management is designed for professionals who want to advance their careers in the public sector through hands-on training, practical coaching, and real-world applications.
You will learn how to apply knowledge to public sector challenges, including policy analysis and public finance and budgeting, so you can make informed, strategic decisions in complex environments. UNIRAZAK also offers a flexible learning mode for this programme.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Digital Government
- Strategic Public Management
- Public Policy Analysis
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- Public Finance and Budgeting
- Research Methodology or Case Research Methods
- Values and Ethics in Management
- Research Project
Curriculum
Credit-bearing course list for Master in Public Management (total 42 credit hours).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core courses | Digital Government | 3 | 24 |
| Strategic Public Management | 3 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis | 3 | |||
| Strategic Human Resource Management | 3 | |||
| Organisational Behaviour | 3 | |||
| Public Finance and Budgeting | 3 | |||
| Research Methodology | 3 | |||
| Values and Ethics in Management | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Concentration and project | Digital Communication and Social Media | 3 | 15 |
| Digital Government and Society | 3 | |||
| Data Analytics for Public Management | 3 | |||
| Public Sector Innovation in the Digital Era | 3 | |||
| Research Project | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Capstone completion | Case Research Methods | 3 | 3 |
| Total | Core courses, concentration courses, and research project/dissertation completion | 42 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You can move into leadership roles by studying core areas like Strategic Public Management, Public Policy Analysis, and Public Finance and Budgeting—skills that are directly linked to decision-making in public organisations.
- You strengthen your capability for policy and strategy work through modules such as Digital Government and Strategic Public Management, preparing you to advise on how public services are planned and delivered.
- You can target strategic advisory and consulting-style careers by building analysis and management skills from Public Policy Analysis, Research Methodology or Case Research Methods, and Research Project.
- You develop job-ready competencies for roles tied to public accountability and governance by completing Organisational Behaviour, Public Finance and Budgeting, and Values and Ethics in Management.
- You expand your options across both public and private sectors because the program explicitly prepares graduates for leadership roles across public and private organisations.
Employability rate
For Master in Public Management graduates, typical employer demand in Malaysia is steady, with an estimated employability rate of about 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22% due to competitive selection for senior public-policy and management roles.
Together, these figures suggest a reasonably stable career outlook for graduates who can demonstrate relevant experience and apply their training to policy, budgeting, and governance work in public and private organisations.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must have a bachelor’s degree at Level 6 (MQF) in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the HEP Senate. Applicants with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 may still be accepted depending on whether the CGPA is below 2.50 and whether the field is related, subject to internal assessment, or by taking pre-requisite courses if required. Applicants may also be considered with other equivalent qualifications to a bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government. |
Language requirements
UNIRAZAK requires international applicants to meet an English proficiency requirement for Master in Public Management. The program accepts MUET (minimum Band 4) or equivalent qualifications such as CEFR (Mid B2), IELTS, Pearson English, or Cambridge English tests.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published | UNIRAZAK does not publish the Master in Public Management fee amount on the program page; it directs students to contact the Marketing Department for programme fees. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | March - Summer intake | July - Winter intake | November - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | March - Summer intake | July - Winter intake | November - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | March - Summer intake | July - Winter intake | November - Summer intake |
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| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Check eligibility for international applicants
Review the entry requirements for the Master in Public Management, including academic eligibility for applicants with foreign qualifications and the stated English proficiency requirement. Confirm that your bachelor’s degree level and CGPA meet the program conditions, and identify whether your field is related or non-related. If your CGPA is below 2.50, note that admission may be subject to internal assessment or pre-requisite courses, as stated in the entry requirements.
Prepare your documents
Before applying, gather your valid passport and academic transcripts from your previous study. Make sure you also prepare evidence for the required English proficiency level accepted by UNIRAZAK for international applicants. If you are applying with a foreign qualification, ensure your documents clearly show your qualification title and grading information so they can be assessed.
Submit the online application
Complete the UNIRAZAK online application through the official application pathway provided by the university. Fill in all required fields carefully and ensure the uploaded documents match the requirements stated for international applicants. Submit your application during the published intake period for the program (March, July, or November).