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Master of Public Administration (MPA) (Approved Programme under UGC's Targeted TPg Programmes Fellowships Scheme)

Faculty of Social Sciences

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Study Mode Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 2 years

Tuition Fee HK$170,000/programme

Cut Off Date 24 Jul 2024

Year of Entry 2024 September

Funding Nature Self-financed

Application Start Date9 Oct 2023

Application Deadline5 Jun 2024 (non-local)
24 Jul 2024 (local)              

Programme DirectorProf Patrick WC LAU

Programme Office (852) 3411 8096 mpa_pg@hkbu.edu.hk http://bumpa.hkbu.edu.hk/  

Selection Process
  1. Qualified applicants may be interviewed to assess their motivation and suitability for the programme.
  2. Application result will be reflected in the application status in the online application system.
Aims

The Programme is designed to accomplish the following objectives:

  1. To provide students with a solid foundation in public administration, such as in the mainland China and also from a comparative and global perspective;
  2. To illustrate the relation to law, ethics and other aspects of the public affairs;
  3. To develop students’ ability in the management of human resources, finance, sport and public amenities;
  4. To enable students to become reflective and critical administrators with the ability to assess and respond to the changing needs of the society.

 

Programme Structure

Units Requirement 30 units
Required Courses 18 units
Elective Courses 12 units
Study Curriculum The study curriculum may change from time to time. Applicants may make reference to the programme website or the University Student Handbook for details of the list of courses.

Academic Qualification 

Applicants should possess:

  1. a bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) from a recognised university or comparable institution; or
  2. a qualification deemed to be equivalent.

 

Language Proficiency Requirement

Proof of English proficiency is required for all applicants whose first degree is obtained from non-English medium institutions. These applicants must meet the following minimum requirements for English proficiency:

  1. an overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)*; or
  2. a TOEFL score of 79 (internet-based test)*; or
  3. a score of 450 in College English Test band 6 (CET-6)*.

 *Note: Test result provided should be within two years from the date of issuance of the Admission Offer letter. TOEFL iBT Home Edition or IELTS Indicator test is not accepted.

  1. The above information is for reference only and is subject to change without prior notice. Hong Kong Baptist University reserves the right of final decision and interpretation in case of any dispute.
     
  2. Please note that a non-refundable admission confirmation fee, including the first instalment of tuition fee plus other administrative fees must be paid upon acceptance of the admission offer.