Professional Certificate Course in Understanding Organization System Thinking and Structure

About the course

Level 7 Diploma in Public Administration (QCF) – 6 - 8 Months
MA in Public Administration (TopUp) - 3- 6 Months

Total Credits: 180 Credits

The MA program focusing on Public Administration equips learners with the necessary skills for effectively formulating public policies amidst the challenges of rapid change, resource constraints, and the need for efficient public service delivery. It involves navigating intricate policy landscapes while upholding the core values of public service.

Throughout the program, you will explore three critical dimensions of public administration:

1. **The Policy Formulation Process:** This dimension centers on the development of public services and the intricate processes involved.

2. **The Organizational and Human Context:** This aspect delves into the structures and human dynamics that underpin the delivery of public services.

3. **The Broader Socioeconomic and Political Environment:** This dimension explores the external factors that influence and shape the demands and limitations of public service provision.

Course details

You will acquire the skills to analyze intricate challenges in public management, effectively drive change, and enhance your capacity to navigate networks and partnerships. Your capability to shape and deliver future public services will expand, enabling you to assume more strategic roles in various organizations.

The MA program in Public Administration comprises six mandatory units, totaling 120 credits. It encompasses a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 1200 hours and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the complete qualification, along with a research dissertation administered by the University of Chichester.

Program Modules (120 Credits):
1. Leading and Managing within the Public Sector
2. Fostering Public Service Reform and Innovation
3. Theory and Analysis of Policy and Politics
4. Effective Management of Public Finances
5. Project Management in the Public Sector
6. Advanced Techniques in Research

Dissertation Component (60 Credits):

Accreditation

All of our courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to our information in about us for more details.

Entry requirement

To qualify for admission to the Level 7 Diploma in Public Administration, which leads to the MA in Public Administration credential, prospective students must meet the following criteria:

1. Hold an honors degree in a related field, a UK level 6 diploma, or an equivalent qualification from abroad, such as a Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma.
OR

2. Individuals aged 25 or older may be considered, even if they do not have the qualifications mentioned above, provided they have a minimum of 5 years of management experience. Each case will be evaluated individually.

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