Public Administration (MPA, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters) Program By University of Nicosia |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MPA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Program develops the skills, abilities and knowledge necessary for improving public governance and enhancing leadership in the public sector. It prepares students to deal with real-world problems and challenges and make the best out of emerging opportunities in public services organizations. Graduates shall be able to work as executives, managers and/or policy analysts in whole spectrum of public services organizations (i.e. national government, local government, non-governmental organizations, and the nonprofit sector).

The program blends together the best theories and practices, as well as it encourages original contribution and specialization. It maintains an interdisciplinary approach to public administration and public management. Modules include public policy making, management and implementation. Focus is also placed on systematic research on case studies in Europe, the US and the rest of the world.

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MPA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Program develops the skills, abilities and knowledge necessary for improving public governance and enhancing leadership in the public sector. It prepares students to deal with real-world problems and challenges and make the best out of emerging opportunities in public services organizations. Graduates shall be able to work as executives, managers and/or policy analysts in whole spectrum of public services organizations (i.e. national government, local government, non-governmental organizations, and the nonprofit sector).

The program blends together the best theories and practices, as well as it encourages original contribution and specialization. It maintains an interdisciplinary approach to public administration and public management. Modules include public policy making, management and implementation. Focus is also placed on systematic research on case studies in Europe, the US and the rest of the world.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6.5+
79+

Admission Criteria

The minimum general requirement for admission to the post-graduate degree programme is a Bachelor Degree from a recognised university.

Αpplicants must also satisfy the following requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in the administrative sciences, economics, political science, law or any other relevant degree (relevance will be assessed accordingly).
  • Good knowledge of English language*
  • Τwo recommendation letters.
  • A letter by the prospective student expressing his/her interest in following the program, including his/her CV.

*English Language Proficiency

Students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score 550 and above, or Computer-based TOEFL score of 213 and above, or Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score 79-80 and above, or GCSE (or GCE) English Language “O” Level of “C” or above or IELTS of 6.5 and above or Cambridge Exams (First Certificate with Grade B and above, as well as Proficiency with Grade C and above or a score placement at the ENGL-100 level of the University English Placement Test. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate program.

1.5 Years
Feb
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,450 EUR
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International Students

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The University of Nicosia pursues excellence in education through its six Schools:

(a) Business

(b)Education

(c) Humanities and Social Sciences

(d) Law, (e) Sciences and Engineering

(f) School of Medicine


Through these, the University offers a range of academic programmes of study, leading to Bachelors (4 years), Masters (12 months/2 years) and PhD Degrees - modelled on European and American higher education, and continually reviewed and updated in order to keep pace with changing trends. Several programmes are offered via Distance Learning. All programmes are taught in English, except where indicated otherwise.

The University of Nicosia pursues excellence in education through its six Schools:

(a) Business

(b) Education

(c) Humanities and Social Sciences

(d) Law, (e) Sciences and Engineering

(f) School of Medicine

Through these, the University offers a range of academic programmes of study, leading to Bachelors (4 years), Masters (12 months/2 years) and PhD Degrees - modelled on European and American higher education, and continually reviewed and updated in order to keep pace with changing trends. Several programmes are offered via Distance Learning. All programmes are taught in English, except where indicated otherwise.


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