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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.

Download Program Catalogue here

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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