Diploma in Public Administration (ODL)

Course Overview

The Diploma in Public Administration (ODL) is designed for working professionals pursuing career advancement in public service and administrative roles. Delivered via an interactive LMS, it offers flexible, exam free learning focused on practical governance, policy awareness, and essential managerial skills anytime, anywhere.

Curriculum

Course Structure

Introduction to Public Administration

• Principles of Management in the Public Sector
• Introduction to Political Science
• Introduction to Law Enforcement
• Government and Politics
• Organisational Behaviour in Public Sector
• Malaysian Politics
• Leadership in Public Administration
• South East Asian Studies
• Public Financial Information
• Principles of Industrial Relations
• Local Government and Urban Management
• Principles of Public Sector Quality Management
• Public Policy Analysis
• Communication Skills in Public Administration
• Community and Stakeholder Management
• Fundamental of Sustainable Development
• Cybersecurity and Data Protection
• Social Policy and Community Development
• Environmental Policy and Management
• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
• Bahasa Kebangsaan or Thinking Skill
• Kursus Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah (KIAR)
• Malaysian Economy

Entry Requirements

Meet any of the following entry requirements to kick-start your Diploma journey.

• A pass in SPM with a minimum of three (3) credits in any subject/equivalent, or
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Pass with a minimum of 3Bs, or
• O-Level – Pass with a minimum of 3 credits, or
• Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) at least Tahap 3 to pursue a Diploma in the same field, or
• A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in the related field with at least a CGPA of 2.00, or
• Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government

Career Prospects

• Administrative Officer
• Public Service Executive / Officer
• Local Government Officer
• Policy or Programme Assistant
• Municipal or District Administration Staff
• Revenue or Licensing Officer
• Planning or Development Assistant
• Compliance or Regulatory Officer
• Project or Programme Coordinator
• Human Resource or Administrative Executive
• Corporate Affairs or Secretariat Assistant