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Diploma in Public
Administration
Diploma in Public Administration
Diploma in Public Administration is a nine-month-long diploma program preparing and inspiring mid-career professionals from diverse backgrounds to serve in public offices of the future federal democratic union.
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In order to be accepted to the program, potential participants have to fulfill the following requirements:
1
Three to five years of experience in community/public management work;
2
Pre-intermediate English level for writing and communication;
3
Bachelor’s degree preferred (equivalent qualifications from ethnic education providers accepted)
4
Demonstrated academic potential and commitment to serve the country (in the future), especially in the public sector.
The program’s components are as follows:
1
SG-101: Governance in
Federalism
30 hours
2
SG-102: Federalism and Decentralization in Southeast Asia
30 hours
3
SG-103: Public Policy Making
and Implementation
30 hours
4
SG-104: Public Administration: Principles and Practices
30 hours
5
SG-105: Public Administration: Managing Diversity
30 hours
6
SG-106: Public Financial Management
30 hours
7
SG-107: Law and Judicial Administration
30 hours
8
SG-108: Economic Policy: Theory and Practice
30 hours
Additional program components are:
9
English for Public
Administration
15 hours
10
Basic Research Skills
15 hours
11
Seminars with Local
and International
Experts
10 hours
12
Practicum (Internship or Research)
30 hours
In the 2024 academic year, the program offers eight courses in governance, federalism, public administration and public policy, whose specific learning objectives have been designed to support the overall learning outcomes of the program.
Program Outcome Mapping
SG-101
SG-102
SG-103
SG-104
SG-105
SG-106
SG-107
SG-108
Be able to participate in and contribute to the public policy formulation process
Analyze, synthesize and make sound decisions
Articulate and apply a public service perspective
Be able to interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry
2023 in Numbers
Diploma in Public Administration
2%
51%
47%
Male
Female
Others
At SGPA, gender plays a vital role in shaping the demographic composition of a Diploma in Public Administration. In the admission cycle of 2023, a total of 63 students were welcomed into the program. Gender distribution within this cohort reflected a balanced representation, with 51% identifying as female, 47% as male, and 2% falling under other gender identities.
In the end, 46 young professionals from across the country managed to successfully navigate the requirements of the program. This achievement not only highlights the dedication and perseverance of the graduates but also underscores the program's commitment to fostering an atmosphere conducive to academic growth and success.
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