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Faculty
Šiauliai Academy |
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Scope of studies and length
120 ECTS credits, 2 years |
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Qualification awarded
Master of Public Administration |
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Application deadline*
1 May / 1 July |
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Language
English |
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Tuition fee per year
5 040 € *
*Tuition fee is subject to change in accordance with national legislation. |
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Start of studies
1 September
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City
Šiauliai |
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Master’s study programme of Public Management is aimed to prepare highly qualified specialists with expert knowledge and skills, public administration values and moral norms in the field of public administration, what would enable to act professionally and creatively in solving state and local government issues, to adapt and create public administration tools, to implement innovations in their professional fields, to improve learning skills necessary for further independent studies. Teaching and learning activities are student-centered and oriented to the interaction between the student and the teacher. Traditional study methods (qualitative analysis of scientific literature, interactive lecture, demonstration) are combined with modern study and new knowledge creation methods (project, subject portfolio, conference with presentations, case study, concept map, group research, etc.).
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Programme structure
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Credits |
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Semester 1 Autumn |
| Compulsory Courses |
25.0 |
| Human Resources Management |
5.0 |
| Public Law |
5.0 |
| Public Policy and Political Analysis |
10.0 |
| Social Research Methodology |
5.0 |
| Optional Courses |
5.0 |
| variant Participatory Governance |
5.0 |
| E-Government and E-Governance |
5.0 |
| variant Regional and Local Policy |
5.0 |
| Systems of Local Government |
5.0 |
| Theories on Region Development and Management |
5.0 |
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Semester 2 Spring |
| Compulsory Courses |
20.0 |
| Public Governance Research |
10.0 |
| Public Sector Financial and Budget Management |
5.0 |
| Strategic Management in the Public Sector |
5.0 |
| Optional Courses |
10.0 |
| group Alternative 2 |
5.0 |
| variant Participatory Governance |
5.0 |
| Change Management and Leadership |
5.0 |
| Models and Process of Participatory Governance |
5.0 |
| variant Regional and Local Policy |
5.0 |
| Partnership of the Public and the Private Sectors for Regional Innovations |
5.0 |
| group Alternative 3 |
5.0 |
| variant Participatory Governance |
5.0 |
| Transparency, Openness and Anti-Corruption |
5.0 |
| variant Regional and Local Policy |
5.0 |
| Cities and Regional Planning |
5.0 |
| Socio-Economic Policy of Regions |
5.0 |
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Semester 3 Autumn |
| Compulsory Courses |
30.0 |
| Master Final Thesis (Study field: Public Administration) |
30.0 |
Key Learning Outcomes
After having completed postgraduate programme of Public Management, the graduate knows and understands core principles of public management, is able to critically assess the means of governance, to explore professionally and analyse the formation of public policy as well as processes and environments of their implementation, to convey professionally the theories and conclusions of the research as well as recommendations to both specialists and non-specialists, to be competent in solving social, economic, development-related problems of the institutions in public sector by making innovative decisions, to found his/her activity on holistic and systemic paradigms of public management, democratic values, humanistic principles and ethics standards.
Programme Specific Requirements
- University level Bachelor’s degree studies in the study groups of business and public management; also in the study fields of economics, political science, sociology, social work, public security, information services, communication, law, pedagogy and educational science.
- A motivation letter must be added to your application.
In addition, all applicants have to fulfill the general admission requirements.
Why choose this programme?
- Evaluation by international experts. Study quality experts have rated this program with the highest international evaluation scores.
- Holistic approach. A master's program focused on the comprehensive training of public management specialists, not limited to the teaching of theoretical disciplines alone.
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What comes after?
- You will be able to work in managerial or administrative positions and pursue a career in ministries, state agencies, departments of various state organizations, social services, health, education, economic activity, regional development and other sectors of state administration.
- Career in government institutions. This education will allow you to hold leadership positions in government institutions and organizations, contribute to making processes more efficient at the local government level.
- Career in non-governmental organizations. Knowing the principles of public governance, you will be able to seek changes in society by representing one of the many non-governmental organizations.
Access to the third cycle studies upon meeting the requirements set by the accepting higher education institution.
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