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Master of Public Administration & Leadership (SPeAK)

MQA/SWA16460

Introduction

The Master of Public Administration and Leadership programme is a combination of courses conducted by the Faculty of Economics and Management (FEM) and other faculties/centres in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) managed by the Centre for Shaping Advanced & Professional Education (UKMSHAPE). The programme aims to strengthen management knowledge for those involved in the administration and management of organisations, either in the public or private sector.

Programme Structure

The programme is based on six blocks of courses that must be taken by students. Students are required to take all courses in blocks 1, 2, and 3, and elective courses in block 4. In block 5, students can choose cross-disciplinary courses according to students' career development needs. Block 6 is a compulsory master's research project for all students.

Programme Learning Outcome (PLO)

1. PLO 1: Critically evaluate theories and concepts in organisational leadership and administration and relate them to societal issues
2. PLO 2: Apply theories and concepts of leadership and administration in organisational management decision making
3. PLO 3: Conduct research in leadership and administration with minimum supervision and adhere to legislation, ethics and professional codes of practice
4. PLO 4: Demonstrate leadership qualities through communication and collaboration among partners and stakeholders
5. PLO 5: Build alternative solutions to problems in organisational administration using scientific skills and critical thinking
6. PLO 6: Demonstrate lifelong learning skills in the areas of leadership and administration

Course Structure

• EPPM6112: Organizational Design and Decision Making
• EPPM6122: Leadership and Organizational Excellence
• EPPM6132: Strategic Thinking in Leadership
• EPPM6142: Public Policy and Administration
• EPPM6152: Data Analytics for Decision Support
• EPPM6212: Public Fund Administration
• EPPM6222: Political Development and Malaysian Politics
• EPPM6232: Ethics and Integrity
• EPPM6242: Organizational Excellence Through Human Capital
• EPPM6313: Quantitative Research Method
• EPPM6323: Qualitative Research Method
• EPPM6401: Marketing and Public Relations
• EPPM6411: Public Accountability
• EPPM6421: Risk Management
• EPPM6431: Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• EPPM6441: Entrepreneurial Mind and Innovation
• EPPM6451: Legal Issues in Administration
• EPPM6461: Effective Communication and Networking
• EPPM6471: Digital Media and Society
• EPPM6481: Information Technology for Effective Management
• EPPM6491: Effective Performance Assessment
• EPPM6511: Psychology for Professional
• EPPM6521: Current Issues in Leadership
• EPPM6531: Creative Thinking in Decision Making
• EPPM6541: Mentoring and Performance Coaching
• EPPM6551: Leading Diversity in Organization
• EPPM6572: Islamic Management and Leadership
• EPPM6562: Statistical Method for Data Analytics
• Elective Courses:
  • SKPR6053: Leadership & Organization Development
  • SKPR6033: Personnel Selection & Performance Appraisal
  • OOHH6032: Introduction to Globalization and Occidentalism
  • JSXX6012: Sustainability Science
• EPPM6669: Master in Public Administration and Leadership Research Project

Entry Requirement

• Bachelor's degree from the university or any institution of higher learning recognised by the UKM Senate
• Currently serving in any organisation
• Have at least three (3) years of work experience

Intakes

• Mac
• September

Duration

• 2 Years
• 4 Semester

Study Mode

• Coursework

Campus

• UKM Bangi