Welcome to RDI ML - MSc Public Administration and Development

Public Sector Pathway

MSc Public Administration and Development

University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham was founded in 1900, and it is thus the earliest of the so-called "red brick" universities. As a highly respected and major research-led institution, the University is ranked fifth nationally for Research Excellence. It is ranked 33rd out of 109 higher education institutions in The Times 2007 Good University Guide, and 16th in The Guardian's 2006 rankings. In October 2006, the University was also ranked equal 90th best in the world by the Times Higher Education Supplement.

The School of Public Policy is a major centre for the applied study of public governance and management in the UK and internationally. The School wins more commissioned Social Sciences research from central and local government and the health service than any other University in the UK.

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Benefits

The MSc in Public Administration and Development (MPAD) provides public managers and administrators with the key knowledge and skills they need to operate in the public sector in a developing or transitional country context. It explores current trends in public administration; policy making; public finance; how to adapt public administration concepts to a variety of economic, institutional, geographic and cultural settings; communication and coordination in a global context. You will benefit from its multi-disciplinary academics of over 100 who work closely with governments at local, regional, national and supranational levels, as well as with voluntary/non-governmental organisations, research centres and companies.

Who is MPAD for?

The programme is aimed at managers and practitioners in the public and voluntary sectors, especially those already with some experience of management aiming to develop their career by broadening their skills and knowledge. Its focus on development management means it has special relevance for those working in aid organisations and on donor-funded programmes.

Please enquire for further details or download full details of the programme in our brochure.

Title:

MSc in Public Administration and Development

Awarding Body:

University of Birmingham

Mode of Study :

Text based distance learning with Web-CT support from the School of Public Policy, University of Birmingham.

Duration:

Minimum two years; maximum four years. This means approximately four assessed modules in year one, and two assessed modules plus the six-month project leading to the dissertation in year two.

Entry requirements:

An Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent) from an approved university, or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field, or a Lower Second Class degree or equivalent from an approved university, combined with suitable work experience.

Adequate capacity in written and spoken English. For those whose first language is not English, evidence of this capacity is required in the form of at least 6.5 in the IELTS or 580/237 for TOEFL.

Enrolment dates:

October, January, April, July

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