IGNOU MPA Syllabus: Course-wise overview with exam-oriented insight
The Master of Arts in Public Administration (MPA) programme of IGNOU is designed to build conceptual understanding of public administration, governance, and public systems management. The syllabus is structured into core and elective courses, covering administrative theory, public policy, governance, and management.
This content is carefully prepared using authentic IGNOU study material, previous examination questions, and core administrative concepts, and is presented in a clear, systematic, and exam-oriented format to support effective understanding, revision, and answer writing.
Course-wise syllabus overview
Below is the complete syllabus overview of all core MPA courses. Click on each course to view its detailed syllabus structure, exam insight, and priority areas.
MPA-011 State, Society and Public Administration
Overview of the evolution of public administration, state-society relationship, and administrative systems.
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MPA-012: Administrative Theory
Focuses on classical, behavioural, systems, and contemporary administrative theories.
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MPA-013: Public Systems Management
Explains governance systems, strategic management, ICT, accountability, and modern public administration tools.
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MPA-014: Human Resource Management
Covers human resource planning, recruitment and promotion, training and development, performance appraisal, workers’ participation, collective bargaining, and labour policy in public administration.
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MPA-015: Public Policy and Analysis
Covers policy formulation, implementation, evaluation, and policy process in public administration.
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MPA-016: Decentralisation and Local Governance
Focuses on Panchayati Raj, decentralisation, grassroots governance, and local institutions.
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Disclaimer: This syllabus overview is prepared for academic guidance and revision purposes based on authentic IGNOU study material and publicly available course structure. Students are advised to refer to official IGNOU sources for the complete and latest syllabus.