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.).
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.
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.
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.
