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The primary role of public administration is to execute government policies at all levels (federal, state and local) of the nation's administration. Public administrators draft, analyse and implements policies through a wide range of agencies and directly impact who has access to resources, general living standards, and opportunities for diverse communities. 

A public administration degree is a good start for students who desire to make positive impact on the social and economic well-being of individuals, communities and the general public. Skills employed across the filed of public administration are often transferrable to manage non-profit organisations and other private enterprises.

The 3-year public administration degree programme aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge of governance and public administration as well as equipped them with valuable skills as required in various work settings. Students will learn to solve real problems and address the challenges in various contexts such as governance, public administration, policy analysis and international relations regionally and globally.

• UTAR Foundation Programme
• STPM: Grade C/C+ in 2 relevant subjects depending on the programmes (except M.B.B.S. and Quantity Surveying)
• A-Level: Grade D in 2 or 3 relevant subjects
• UEC: Grade B in 5 relevant subjects
• SAM: ATAR 70 and Grade B in at least 2 relevant subjects
• CPU: An average of 70% in 6 relevant subjects (depending on programmes)
• Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education
• Foundation/Diploma in the relevant fields
• Other recognised equivalent qualifications