Online MA in Public Administration

The course fee for a distance MA in Public Administration at Utkal University is INR 16,800/-. Apart from this, students need to pay an examination fee once a year (INR 4,000/-), Corpus funds (INR 3,000/-), and an Admission Process fee (INR 600/-).

Here are a few of them: Humanitarian Affairs Officer (UN, Red Cross, etc.), Project Manager (NGO/INGO), Administrative Officer, Budget Analyst / Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, Human Resource Manager (Public Sector), District or Block Development Officer (BDO), Civil Services (IAS, IPS, IFS, etc.) through national exams, Training and Development Manager, Policy Advisor / Consultant, Community Development Officer, Program Coordinator (Government Projects), Compliance Officer, Public Policy Researcher (Think Tanks, Institutes), City or Municipal Manager, Public Policy Analyst, Development Officer, Research Officer (Planning Commission, Ministries, etc.), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager, Public Relations Officer, and more.

Here are a few of the skills the students of an MA in Public Administration need to develop or enhance which include Policy Analysis, Problem-Solving, Written Communication, Public Speaking, Leadership, Data Interpretation, Critical Thinking, Oral Communication, Research Skills, Negotiation Skills, Project Management, Collaboration & Teamwork, Decision-Making, Time Management, Policy Writing and Documentation, Budgeting and Financial Management, Ethical and Legal Awareness, and many more.

Yes, pursuing a Distance MA in Public Administration from Utkal University is worth it. This university provides quality education to its students; thus, the university has achieved an accreditation of an “A+” grade university from the NAAC. This university has been recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Also, this university is one of the members of the Indian and Commonwealth Association of Universities. Utkal University has ranked between 101-150 in the University category in the NIRF ranking 2024.

Utkal University was established in 1943. This university has been offering quality education to its students.

To be eligible for an online MA in Public Administration program, students need to fulfill all the eligibility criteria set by the university, unless they are unable to apply for the respective program. Here are a few of the general eligibility criteria for an online MA in Public Administration: Students must have completed their bachelor’s program in any discipline. They must have achieved at least 50% marks in their overall percentage. In the case of reserved categories, students get a relaxation of 5% marks in their overall percentage. The university from which the students have completed their bachelor’s degree must be a recognized university or an equivalent institution. Students must be interested in studying the subjects related to Public Administration. There is a seat limit of 200 that is distributed based on the first come. First served basis. There is no age limit to apply to this program.

*Note: Utkal University does not offer an online MA in Public Administration, but it offers a distance MA in Public Administration. However, the above-discussed eligibility criteria are the same and valid for a distance MA in Public Administration at Utkal University.