DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (DPA)

Program Code:         AM110

Total Credit Hours:  90

Duration of Study:    2 ½ Years/ 5 Semesters (Full Time)

                                    4 Years/ 8 Semesters (Part Time)                        

Introduction

Diploma in Public Administration (DPA) is a programme that immerses students in the administrative aspects of the government. The programme introduces students to the various fields of study that are relevant to a government’s administration.  Due to its general approach to the study of Public Administration, the programme’s syllabus covers multiple disciplines such as  Administration, Management, Administrative Law, Statistics, Accountancy and Economics. Upon completing the programme, students are equipped with the knowledge  on government’s operation and work processes. Graduates of this programme are anticipated to hold the posts of an Administrator/Officer/Executive in the public or private sectors.

DPA is a highly accepted prerequisite programme to advance to other Bachelor Degrees such as Administration, Corporate Administration, Law, or Economics. DPA is recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the Public Service Department (PSD).

Entry requirements:

A Malaysian candidate who wishes to pursue a programme of study at the UiTM must fulfil the University's entry requirements as follows;

Open to Malaysian citizens of the following ethnicities only; Malay, Natives of Sabah, Natives of Sarawak and Orang Asli.

Passed SPM or attained a minimum with THREE (3) credits including Bahasa Melayu

and

Passed History

Admission requirements:

Fulfill the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS with TWO (2) additional credits in English and Mathematic or Additional Mathematic.

OR

UiTM Pre-Diploma

Passed an Upgrade (Lulus Naik Taraf) in Pre-Diploma (PD002/PD003) UiTM.

OR

APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning)

• Passed the MQA (Aptitude Test and Portfolio Assessment)
• Applicants must be at least 20 years old on the year of application.
• Possess working experience in related fields for at least five (5) years.
• Passed the faculty’s interview.

Further Studies

Candidates who completed this programme can apply for a Bachelor Degree in UiTM or other universities by fulfilling the conditions set by the University.

Candidates MUST have a MUET result prior applying to a Bachelor Degree programme.

Career prospects

Graduates from this programme will be able to find employment in the following fields among others;

1. Administration
2. Human Resource
3. Law
4. Diplomatic Services
5. Entrepreneurship