The one-year full-time Master in Public Administration (MPA) programme prepares students for senior management roles in the public sector. It provides an intensive, interdisciplinary course of study for professionals who wish to work on increasingly complex issues shaping national, regional and global policies and projects.
The LKYSPP’s Master in Public Administration aims to equip the future leaders of organisations as well as government institutions and agencies with necessary skills to take on the mantle of leadership in the public sector. Over the course of the programme, participants will be exposed to useful skills and knowledge used by researchers, public managers, leaders as well as policy practitioners. Applicants can look forward to developing their national and international network and boost their leadership and management capabilities.
Qualified MPA students have the opportunity to pursue a double degree, either with NUS Law School or NUS Business School.
Please note that it is mandatory for applicants of the programme to be proficient in English.
Furthermore, all applicants should be able to demonstrate a strong interest in public administration as well as steadfast dedication towards the public service.
The LKYSPP yearns to play its part in enhancing the standards of governance for a more sustainable world. Find out more about our institution by clicking here.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should have minimum 5 years of working experience and attained a mid-level managerial position in their career. They aspire to management roles and demonstrate commitment towards public service. Proficiency in written and spoken English is a must.
To be considered for the Master in Public Administration (MPA) programme, you must have either:
- A good NUS honours degree (second class and above) or equivalent (e.g. a four-year Bachelor degree with at least an average grade of B or equivalent), and a minimum of five years of relevant work experience; or
- A good Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
Other qualifications may be accepted subject to approval by the NUS Board of Graduate Studies.
Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not imply automatic admission into the programme..
Application Process
Go to Enpee Group on gradapp.nus.edu.sg to apply
Required Documents:
Applicants must submit an online application. The following documents (in soft copies) are required when submitting an application.
- Online application form
- Degree scrolls and academic transcript (including grading description)
- Curriculum vitae or Resume
- TOEFL iBT/ TOEFL iBT Home Edition / IELTS
- GRE / GMAT (optional)
- Two essays (click here for the essay questions)
- Two letters of reference (professional)
- Organisation chart with clear indication of your current position in the chart
Applicants with qualifications attained in English-medium institutions in Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, the UK or the US are exempted from providing test scores. For qualifications attained in countries not mentioned, if your Bachelor or Master degree was conducted entirely in English, TOEFL or IELTS test scores may be waived if you provide a letter from your institution.
Click here for the detailed information on each of the application documents.
