This study explores the potential of micro-credentials to address the evolving competency needs within administrative sciences. A survey of 258 undergraduate and graduate students revealed a significant gap between the perceived importance of skills such as digital literacy and adaptability, and students' self-assessed proficiency levels. Respondents demonstrated a clear preference for short-term, targeted training programs, reflecting the increasing relevance of micro-credentials. The findings suggest that micro-credentials can effectively bridge this competency gap, enhance student engagement, and promote lifelong learning. Practical recommendations are offered for higher educatheir curricula, develop partnerships with employers, designing engaging, competency-based content, collaborating with sectoral partners, and fostering literature on micro-credentials, offering specific inthis field.