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University of the South Pacific USP Masters of Arts in Governance
University of the South Pacific USP

University of the South Pacific USP

Masters of Arts in Governance

Suva, Fiji

MA

2 years

English

Full time

FJD 10,070 / per year *

On-Campus

* international student full-time tuition fee. International student part-time tuition fee is FJ$ 2,515 per semester

Key Summary

About: The Masters of Arts in Governance focuses on equipping students with the skills needed for effective governance in various sectors.

The program emphasizes critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and practical implementation of governance theories.

It covers essential topics such as policy analysis, social justice, and global governance, preparing graduates to navigate complex environments.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can explore diverse career opportunities including roles in government agencies, non-profit organizations, international bodies, and private sector governance and compliance positions.

Potential careers include policy analyst, program manager, and advocacy director among others.

The Master’s programme in Governance may be completed in three ways, subject to approval:

  1. MA thesis (DG700, thesis only), an option reserved for applicants fitting two circumstances: they have completed the degree of bachelor at the University of the South Pacific with at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA in courses at the 200- and 300-level; or they are students of the Postgraduate Diploma who have completed DG400, DG404 or DG406, and one additional 400-level course in Governance with a cumulative GPA of 3.5.
  2. Following successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Governance, students successfully complete two additional postgraduate courses in Governance, or another approved field, plus a Supervised Research Project (DG600).
  3. The Master of Arts in Governance consists of nine courses. Following successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Governance, students must complete four additional courses: one 400-level course in Governance (must be DG403 if not taken before); PL400 or PL402; plus two elective 400-level courses in Governance or related fields.