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Public Administration, MPA, University of Birmingham

the United Kingdom

University of Birmingham

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MPAFull-time1 yearSeptemberGBP 11070 per yearGBP 14850 per year
MPAPart-time2 yearsSeptemberGBP 5535 per year-

About Public Administration, MPA - at University of Birmingham

The MPA is an international masters programme, aimed at those who aspire to a career in public management or policy-making in government, public agencies or non-governmental organizations working with government, whether at local, regional, national or international levels, worldwide. Since the programme was founded in 2009 it has attracted students from Azerbaijan, Brunei, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Georgia, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Mexico, Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, South Africa, South Sudan, St Kitts, St Lucia, Tajikistan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam.

The aim of the MPA programme is to provide public managers, and those involved in public sector policies and services, to acquire a clear foundation of knowledge about the nature, role and development of the public sector and current trends in its evolution, and the skills and understanding required for further career progression with the public sector.

The programme intended to provide students with: A rigorous and culturally-sensitive understanding of the key concepts and issues underpinning the practice of public administration internationally. The ability to critically analyse structures and processes in public administration and service management. A thorough understanding of the processes of public policy and management and the factors that may influence the success or failure of public policies. An understanding of the relationship between leadership and management in government. A critical understanding of public finance at international, national and sub-national levels.

Entry requirements

Students need to have an IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

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