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MBA in Public Administration
This MBA specialization is suitable for professionals who aspire to a career in public management or policymaking in government, public agencies or non-governmental organizations working with government, whether at local, regional, national or international levels, worldwide. The program provides 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.
Learning Outcomes
During the program, students will develop:
- a culturally sensitive understanding of the key concepts and issues underpinning the practice of public administration internationally;
- the ability to critically analyze 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 appreciation of the relationship between leadership and management in government;
- a critical understanding of public finance at international, national and sub-national levels.
SEMESTER A – Stage 1
| A/A | Course Type | Course Name | Course Code | Periods Per Week | Period Duration | Number Of Weeks/ Academic Semester | Total Periods/ Academic Semester | Number of ECTS |
| 1. | Compulsory | Accounting and Financial Management | MBA-600 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 2. | Compulsory | Leading, Managing and Developing People | MBA-601 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 3. | Compulsory | Strategic Management | MBA-602 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 4. | Compulsory | Innovation and Enterprise | MBA-603 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 5. | Specialization | Public Management | MBAP-630 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
SEMESTER B – Stage 2
| A/A | Course Type | Course Name | Course Code | Periods Per Week | Period Duration | Number Of Weeks/ Academic Semester | Total Periods/ Academic Semester | Number of ECTS |
| 6. | Compulsory | Applied Research Methods | MBA-604 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 7. | Specialization | International Development Management | MBAP-631 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 8. | Specialization | Non-Governmental Organizations and Development | MBAP-632 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 9. | Specialization | Public Policy Analysis | MBAP-633 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
| 10. | Specialization | Social Developmental Policy | MBAP-634 | 3 | 55 | 13 | 39 | 6 |
SEMESTER C – Stage 3
| A/A | Course Type | Course Name | Course Code | Periods Per Week | Period Duration | Number Of Weeks/ Academic Semester | Total Periods/ Academic Semester | Number of ECTS |
| 11. | Compulsory | Final Year Project (Thesis) | MBA-700 | – | – | 13 | – | 30 |