Master of Arts Public Administration MPA IGNOU
The aim of the Master’s Degree in Public Administration is to provide comprehensive knowledge to the learners on the nature of public administration in India in the globalization context with a focus on the role of the State, Public Sector and Public-Private Interface. The growing role of Civil Society groups, human resources, e-governance, and Public systems management will be the central focus. The program would be able to develop the conceptual faculties of the learners on various administrative theories, postulates, models, processes, methods, instruments,
techniques, etc.
IGNOU MPA Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
IGNOU MPA Duration: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years; offered in both January & July cycle of admissions.
IGNOU MPA Fee Structure: Rs. 12000/- for full programme to be paid year wise @Rs. 6000/- per year
Programme Details:
| Course Code | Title of the Course | Credits | Download |
| I Year | |||
| MPA 11 | State, Society and Public Administration | 8 | |
| MPA 12 | Administrative Theory | 8 | |
| MPA 13 | Public Systems Management | 8 | |
| MPA 14 | Human Resource Management | 8 | |
| II Year | |||
| Compulsory Courses | |||
| MPA 15 | Public Policy and Analysis | 8 | |
| MPA 16 | Decentralisation and Local Governance | 8 | |
| Optional Courses | |||
| MPA 17 | Electronic Governance | 4 | |
| MPA 18 | Disaster Management | 4 | |
| MSO 2 | Research Methodologies and Methods | 8 | |
| MPS 3 | India: Democracy and Development | 8 | |
| MPAP 2 | Project Work | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 64 |