IGNOU Online MA Public Administration

Master of Arts in Public Administration (MPA) is offered through ODL (Open and Distance Learning) mode at IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) under the SOSS (School of Social Science). The main objective of the program is to offer comprehensive and in-depth knowledge to the students with a perspective of classification and relationship of society, state, management, and administration. The curriculum of the program is updated and revised according to the latest education policy to offer world-class education to students and with the assistance of distance education students from remote areas can pursue their higher studies. 

The program includes major aspects of public administration such as Public Systems Management, Decentralisation and Local Governance, Public Systems Management, Human Resource Management, Research Methodologies and Methods, and so on. The duration of the program is 2 years but IGNOU offers a leverage of additional 3 years, i.e. students can complete their degree in a maximum of 5 years.

The eligibility criteria of the program require only a bachelor’s or higher degree in any stream from a valid and recognized university. IGNOU offers a flexible and open learning environment to the students and highly accessible study material which can be accessed at any point in time according to the comfort and preference of the students. 

IGNOU is the largest open university in the world and the first open university in India that is accredited with an NAAC “A ++” grade simultaneously, the university has also received recognition from UGC-DEB (University Grants Commission-Distance Education Bureau).

IGNOU has been known for its amazing facilities and world-class education and the fee structure of every program offered at the university is specially designed in such a way that it becomes affordable and pocket-friendly for students and working professionals. After completing an MA in Public Administration from IGNOU there are various career opportunities students can opt for such as Administrative officer, consultant, teacher, civil services, management analyst, and so on. 

The eligibility criteria for pursuing a Master of Arts in Public Administration program at IGNOU are mentioned below:

• The university follows a policy of openness and flexibility under which it allows all graduates eligible to enroll in the course even those who do not have a Public Administration background but the graduates must have completed their bachelor’s or higher degree from a valid and recognized university.

IGNOU Online offers the option of Credit Card/Debit card/Net Banking in its fee payment options but does not provide you a “No Cost EMI” option as of now for any of the online courses.

The examination pattern followed at IGNOU online for different types of courses are semester mode, i.e., exams are conducted by the university at an interval of 6 months. For online courses, exams are conducted through an AI-proctored tool for an unbiased performance evaluation of students.

Public administration is required in every industry and sector, therefore the need for a compatible candidate in the industry is in high demand. The program offers comprehensive and in-depth knowledge to the students with a perspective of classification and relationship of society, state, management, and administration. A few job opportunities for students can look upon after completion of their course are mentioned below:

• Administrative officer
• Civil services
• Consultant
• Customs Inspector
• Teacher
• Management Analyst

The average salary offered to an individual after completing their Master’s degree in Public Administration from IGNOU are mentioned below: