Can public administration teach political science?

UGC has said that Political Science and Public Administration could be interchangeable for teacher appointment at universities. New Delhi: Now, those with a Master degree and NET in Political Science or Public Administration can be considered for faculty position in Political Science as well as Public Administration.

Is public administration is equivalent to political science?

Political Science and Public Administration are both closely associated. In fact, public administration is a subset of Political Science and did not become a separate discipline until 1887.

What do Public administrators do?

Public administrators are involved in the public sector, overseeing federal, state and local agencies to produce public policies and coordinate public programs. They direct the efforts of public employees to manage operations for governmental agencies, public sector organizations and nonprofits.

Which is better MA in public administration or political science?

Political Science is a much diverse and complicated field in comparison to Public Administration. Public Administration is a more specific discipline which would enable you to solve issues related to policymaking and execution.

Which optional is better political science or public administration?

If you go by the past data, more successful aspirants have taken public administration. But political science and IR is also fast emerging as a popular optional. GS overlap is more here, although public administration has a higher success rate.

Where can I work if I study public administration in Nigeria?

Here are some of the most popular and hunted jobs in Public Administration:

• Tax Examiner.
• Budget Analyst.
• Public Administration Consultant.
• City Manager.
• Mayor.
• International Aid/Development Worker.
• Fundraising Manager.