Public Administration

This new English Master of Public Administration (MPA) programme is designed to prepare the next generation of public leaders with global vision to meet new challenges in policy-making and public governance in the rapidly changing worlds.  The programme combines theory and practice with an emphasis on public policy and administration.

Why Choose the Programme

Singapore is at the crossroad between East and West with its unique multi-cultural advantage. Taking advantage of its Chinese cultural heritage with its inextricable links to China as well as its easy access to the booming China market, there is no other country in the world comparable to this island country.

• A unique experience and legacy inherited from the well-known and successful NTU Chinese Mayors’ Class. It is the flagship programme of the Nanyang Centre for Public Administration (NCPA), Nanyang Technological University (NTU). It has trained over 1,200 mid- and senior Chinese government officials successfully for almost two decades. Building on the success of the existing Chinese Mayors’ Class, the Master of Public Administration in English has finally opened its door to the whole world.
• A cross-national platform that connects and grooms future public administrators and leaders in Asia and around the world.
• Extensive faculty resources with exceptional expertise and diversity that NTU shares with many different colleges.
• Adjunct professors, who are current or former politicians or senior government officials in Singapore, may lecture in some courses and seminars. These courses emphasise on practicality and hands-on experience.
• Students from different countries can learn from one another and share different cultural perspectives.
• We equip students with the knowledge, analytical skills and hands-on experience in public administration, management and policy-making, which enables future leaders from different countries to share a global vision.
• An extensive network of over 15,000 NCPA Alumni in China
• China study trip / Attachment
• Tapping on our extensive human capital pool of Chinese officials from NTU in China, students will be meeting face-to-face with Chinese mayors and senior officials in meetings and discussion session, who are our Mayors’ Class alumni.
• Scholarships for full-time students are offered on a merit basis.

Fully taught in English, the programme is offered on both full-time and part-time basis.

The English Master of Public Administration programme is a unique platform to groom and mentor next generation of public administrators and well prepare them to become future leaders in public sector.

Please come join us in the English Master of Public Administration programme to connect to the future leaders in the world, and learn from and interact with renowned professors and Singapore senior government officials, and leaders in economics, policy management and business strategies in Asia, as well as exploring the best practices in the Asia-Pacific region.

We look forward to meeting you soon in our beautiful Yunnan Garden on campus.

The curriculum consists of 10 courses (comprising 3 core courses and 7 electives), 1 capstone paper and an optional 10-day overseas study trip or 2-week attachment at government offices.  The programme will equip students with knowledge, analytical skills and hands-on experience in public administration, management and policy-making.

Core Course

• PM6000 Applied Public Sector Economics
• PM6001 Introduction to Public Administration
• PM6002 Public Strategic Management

Compulsory

• PM6999 Capstone Paper

Elective Full Course

• PM6003 Public Finance and Public Budgeting
• PM6004 Leadership in Public Sector
• PM6100 Macroeconomic Environment and Policy
• PM6101 Public Economics and Public Policy
• PM6102 Seminar in Public Policy and Management
• PM6103 Politics and Public Policy
• PM6104 Human Resource Management
• PM6105 Research and Statistical Methods in Policy Analysis
• PM6106 Law and Institutions in a Market Economy
• PM6107 Negotiation and Conflict Management
• PM6108 Public Administration Reform in China
• PM6109 Globalization and Public Administration
• PM6110 Public Policy Issues in Education, Science and Technology
• PM6111 Special Topics in Public Administration
• PM6112 Government-Business Relations
• PM6113 Intergovernmental Relations and Local Government Administration
• PM6114 Transition Economies: Issues and Policy Options
• PM6115 International Economics
• PM6116 Economic and Public Policy in Singapore and China
• PM6117 Urban and Regional Development Policy
• PM6118 Competitiveness of Nations
• PM6119 Globalization and World Economic Order
• PM6120 Urban & Regional Economics
• PM6121 Industrial Organization and Industrial Policy
• PM6122 World Economic Development and World Financial System
• PM6123 The Political Economy of Sustainable Development in China
• PM6124 Health Care Organisation, Policy and Administration
• PM6125 Health Economics
• PM6126 China and International Health Care Systems
• PM6127 Principles of Biostatistics
• PM6128 Operations Management and Healthcare Strategy / Logistics / Quality
• PM6129 Health Laws, Ethics, and Regulations
• PM6130 Legal Environment, Health Policy and Industrial Relations
• PM6131 Globalization & International Talent Strategies
• PM6132 Singapore Public Administration
• PM6133 Happiness and Public Policy
• PM6134 Financial Development & Financial Supervision

Elective Half Course

• PM8100 Negotiation and Conflict Management
• PM8101 Singapore Public Administration
• PM8102 Special Topics in Public Administration
• PM8103 Policy Implementation and Assessment
• PM8104 Research Methods in Policy Analysis
• PM8105 Non-profit Organisation Development & Management
• PM8106 Public Organisations and Management
• PM8107 Comparative Public Administration
• PM8108 Society, Culture, and Globalisation
• PM8109 Government Reform & Governance
• PM8110 China in the Global Economy
• PM8111 Management of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• PM8112 Building a Harmonious Society : Singapore’s Approach to Community  Development
• PM8113 Trends in International Relations and Chinese Foreign Policy
• PM8114 Management of Labour Markets For Competitiveness
• PM8115 City Marketing & Brand Image Planning
• PM8116 Environmental Policies & Singapore's Management Experiences
• PM8117 Relationship between Government and Media
• PM8118 Globalization and Talent Strategies
• PM8119 The Rule of Law and the Legal System of Singapore
• PM8120 World Economic Development and World Financial System
• PM8121 In-depth Survey of Singapore Public Policy
• PM8122 New Economic Thinking and Modern Logistics
• PM8123 Special Topic - Government Competitiveness & Development Strategies (I)
• PM8124 Special Topic - Government Competitiveness & Development Strategies (II)
• PM8125 Special Topic – E-Government & Information Policy
• PM8126 Special Topic – Public Relations For Government Officials
• PM8127 Special Topic - Policy Coordination in International Trade & Finance
• PM8128 Special Topic - Analysis of Singapore Public Policies and Its Relevance with China
• PM8129 Special Topic - Public Policy and Management in Taiwan
• PM8130 Asian Regionalism and Governance
• PM8131 Introduction to Public Policy
• PM8132 Happiness and Public Policy
• PM8133 Managing Human Behavior in the Public Sector
• PM8134 Globalization and International Talent Strategies
• PM8135 Non-profit and Government
• PM8136 Public Budgeting Systems

Requirements

• A strong Bachelor's degree, or equivalent
• Minimum of two years' or more of full-time work experience 
• Each applicant's previous academic performance, work experience, and Statement of Purpose will be carefully reviewed by the University and the School.
• TOEFL ​Minimum Test Score: Paper-based 580, Computer-based 230, Internet based 88-89
• IELTS Minimum Test Score Score of 6.5,Min 5.5 for each skill module

Scholarships

• MPA (English) International Scholarship