Master's Degree in Public Administration

Bellaterra Campus, Barcelona, Spain

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12 monthsProgram duration

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Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Are you interested in carrying out administration tasks in the public sector? Would you like to learn the ins and outs of public administrations? Do you want to expand or improve the knowledge and experience you already have? The master's degree in Public Administration is a leading academic programme both nationally and internationally, thanks to:

Its vast experience, over thirty years since the first edition was offered.
An inter-university programme, given that it is offered jointly by three of the top public universities in Catalonia (UAB, UB and UPF).
An interdisciplinary programme, combining aspects of public law, economics of the public sector and the analysis of public policies.
Participation of the leading public institutions in Catalonia, such as the Catalan School of Public Administration and the Catalan Institute of Public Policy Evaluation (Ivàlua).
Top quality lecturing staff, made up of academics with international prestige and lecturers who also work in different areas of the public sector.
The combination of a double professional and academic viewpoint, which works towards a constant exchange of management theory and practice.

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Its vast experience, over thirty years since the first edition was offered.
An inter-university programme, given that it is offered jointly by three of the top public universities in Catalonia (UAB, UB and UPF).
An interdisciplinary programme, combining aspects of public law, economics of the public sector and the analysis of public policies.
Participation of the leading public institutions in Catalonia, such as the Catalan School of Public Administration and the Catalan Institute of Public Policy Evaluation (Ivàlua).
Top quality lecturing staff, made up of academics with international prestige and lecturers who also work in different areas of the public sector.
The combination of a double professional and academic viewpoint, which works towards a constant exchange of management theory and practice.

Admission requirements

Important Dates

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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UAB Master's Degrees and Graduate Diplomas. The aim of these programmes is to provide students with an advanced-level, specialised, multidisciplinary education oriented towards professional specialisation. In order to guarantee their academic rigour, they are subject to similar quality control processes to those used for official programmes taught at the UAB. Professors, professionals and external institutions take part in graduate teaching to make sure that courses offer the practical approach that the labour market demands.

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