
| Degree | Masters |
| Full Form | Master of Arts in Public Administration |
| Duration | Course Duration of Master of Arts [MA] (Public Administration) is 2 Years. |
| Age | No specific age limit |
| Minimum Percentage | 50% |
| Subjects Required | Bachelor's degree in any stream (Preferably Public Administration) |
| Average Fees Incurred | INR 60,000 - 1 LPA |
| Average Salary Offered | INR 5.55 LPA |
| Employment Roles | Administrative Officer, Management Analyst, Teacher, Consultant, Customs Inspector, Labour Management Relations Specialist, Personnel Management Specialist, Social Worker etc |
| Placement Opportunities | Fire and Emergency Services, Indian Civil Services, Bureaucracy, Economic Development, Education, Public Works, Land Revenue Systems, Corporate Management, Municipal Bodies, Panchayati Raj etc |
Master of Arts with a specialization in Public Administration is a two years post-graduate degree. Each year is divided into two semesters. This course is offered in many of the colleges in India and can be done on a regular or correspondence basis.
Master of Arts in Public Administration allows students to enhance their knowledge in the field of public service.
This degree program introduces students to the latest planning tools and strategic management skills used in the public sector. It also prepares students for administrative roles in private businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and financial institutions, etc.
| First Year | Second Year |
|---|---|
| Administrative theory | Citizen and administration |
| Administrative behavior | CoMA.P.A.rative public administration |
| Fundamentals of research | Democratic decentralization and local administration |
| Administrative law | Development administration |
| Indian administrative system | Research writing |
| Dissertation | Dissertation – 2 |
| Public financial administration | International organization and administration |
| Research methods and design | Specialization subjects |
| Public personnel administration | |
| Role of ICT in governance | |
| Research Methodologies and Methods | |
| India: Democracy and Development | |
| Specialization subjects |

| Master of Arts [MA] (Public Administration) | Entry Level Salary (LPA) | Medium Salary (LPA) | Maximum Salary (LPA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Officer | 1.8 | 5 | 15 |
| Corporate Manager | 3.2 | 5.5 | 15.2 |
| Consultant | 2.5 | 5 | 12 |
| Management Analyst | 3 | 5.5 | 12 |
| IAS Officer | 6 | 10 | 22 |
| Operations Manager | 3.2 | 5.1 | 16 |
