Master Program in Public Administration (MPA)

Program Description

The Master Program in Public Administration (MPA) offered by University of Buraimi seeks to provide a holistic background among students, enables them to possess the necessary knowledge in the field of public administration. The master's program also targets managers and heads of departments who are interested in developing administrative work in their organizations and even those who wishing to obtain a job opportunity in the administrative field.

Admission Requirements

1. The applicant must have a bachelor's degree in administration or any major related to the administration, or equivalency description equivalent result from a recognized University (good GPA) 

   • Passing the acceptance committee interview.

2. The applicant must have a bachelor's degree in administration or any major related to the administration, or equivalency description equivalent result from a recognized University (satisfactory GPA between 2.49-2.00)

   • Two year of experience

   • Passing the acceptance committee interview.

3. The applicant have a diploma degree in administration or any major related to the administration, or equivalency description equivalent result from a recognized University (satisfactory GPA)

   • The age should not be less than 26 years.

   • An applicant should have at least 6 years of experience in work.

   • An applicant should have attended a number of relevant training or professional courses.

   • Passing the acceptance committee interview.

   • Take pre-masters set of courses that consists of 2 disciplines.

4. The applicant have a bachelor’s degrees belonging to specializations not related to business   administration, management or similar

   • An applicant should have at least 6 years of experience in work.

   • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 (satisfactory GPA)

   • An applicant should have attended a number of relevant training or professional courses.

   • Passing the acceptance committee interview.

   • Take pre-masters set of courses that consists of 4 disciplines.

5. Applicants with diploma degrees belonging to specializations not related to business   administration, management or similar

   • An applicant should have at least 6 years of experience in work.

   • Passing the acceptance committee interview.

   • An applicant should have attended a number of relevant training or professional courses.

   • Take pre-masters set of courses that consists of 4 disciplines.

Program Objectives

• Success in their careers as leaders and competent professionals 

• Ability to analyse ethical and societal issues in the field of public administration 

Student Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of the public administration concepts, principles, and practices

• Clarify and analyse advanced knowledge and skills related to administrative performance

• Using appropriate tools, techniques, and methods to meet the needs of organizations in public administration 

• Apply the job performance standards and performance indicators that reflect responsibilities in public administration

• Designing solutions that match the organization’s resources, requirements, and needs.

• Develop and write scientific research related to public administration issues 

• Work effectively in a team and collaborate with others to accomplish a common goal

Research for approaches of creativity and innovation to develop the components and features of public administration

Career Path

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) Degree naturally prepares students a career in public service, graduates can make their paths–as they are prepared to lead and manage organizations. Nevertheless, the traditional careers for MPA graduates are numerous. Given our unique hybrid, innovative policy-administration curriculum, our MPA graduates are prepared to manage individuals and organizations, writing, and analyzing policy, implementation of law, overseeing public monies, and most importantly, advancing the public good.