Master in Public Administration — study plan
Doha Institute for Graduate Studies School of Economics, Administration and Public Policy
- Credit hours
- 42
- Levels
- 5
- Courses
- 23
- Degree
- master
The Master in Public Administration study plan at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies is an accredited master programme spanning about 3 years (5 academic levels), requiring 42 credit hours across 23 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Semester 1 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPA 610 | Introduction to Public Administration, Governance and Citizenship | 3 |
| MPA 611 | Policy Analysis and Formulation | 3 |
| MPA 618 | Research Methods in Public Administration | 3 |
| MPA 602 | Practicum in Public Service (continuous mandatory course) | 3 |
Semester 2 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPA 612 | Introduction to Statistics with Applications | 3 |
| MPA 613 | Public Budgeting and Finance | 3 |
| MPA 614 | Public Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MPA 615 | Management and Governance of Non-Governmental Organizations | 3 |
Semester 3 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPA 619 | Strategic Management in the Public Sector and Non-Governmental Organizations | 3 |
| MPA (***) | Elective course from Table (2) Elective | 3 |
| MPA (***) | Elective course from Table (2) Elective | 3 |
Semester 4 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPA 698 | Capstone Research | 6 |
| MPA (***) | Elective course from Table (2) or free elective Elective | 3 |
Elective course pool (Table 2) — tracks: NGO / Administrative Development / General 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPA 622 | Organizational Design and Structuring Elective | 3 |
| MPA 624 | Alternative and Cooperative Services Elective | 3 |
| MPA 630 | Special Topics in Contemporary Public Administration Elective | 3 |
| MPA 632 | Project and Program Management and Evaluation Elective | 3 |
| MPA 636 | International Development Management: Theories, Strategies and Best Practices Elective | 3 |
| MPA 643 | Institutional Reform in the Public Sector Elective | 3 |
| MPA 647 | Ethical Foundations of Public Service Elective | 3 |
| MPA 648 | Policy and Program Evaluation in the Public Sector Elective | 3 |
| MPA 649 | Conflict Management in the Public Sector Elective | 3 |
| MPA 650 | Leadership, Change and Conflict Management in the Public Sector Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Master in Public Administration
How many credit hours is Master in Public Administration at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies?
Master in Public Administration at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies requires completing 42 credit hours to graduate, spread across 23 courses.
How many years is Master in Public Administration at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies?
The study plan for Master in Public Administration spans about 3 years (5 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Master in Public Administration award?
Master in Public Administration at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies awards a Master's degree after completing 42 credit hours.
Is Master in Public Administration offered at other universities?
Yes, Master in Public Administration is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.