Postgraduate Masters in Public Administration (MPA) at Birmingham
Public Administration is the driving force behind effective governance, ensuring the seamless delivery of essential services to the public. A career in this sector offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to shape political agendas, foster positive change across various industries, and make a meaningful difference through the application of your leadership skills.
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Masters in Public Administration (MPA)Focus on leadership in effecting cultural change in public institutions, current trends in public administration and the different approaches to the reform of public institutions to improve performance and accountability.
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Masters in Public Administration (Human Resources)This pathway focuses on practical, theoretically-informed discussion and strategy development to demonstrate how leadership and management may be applied in response to different problems and challenges in public, state or NGO sectors.
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Masters in Public Administration (Finance)Whether you are looking to kickstart your career or take it to the next step, our MPA (Finance) will open doors in various sectors such as public enterprises and governmental or non-governmental organisations at local, national or global level. Bridge theory and practice to acquire the skills and understanding needed for effective management and strategy in government.
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Why study Public Administration at Birmingham?
- Develop robust leadership skills to translate your ideas into action and influence the governance that drives meaningful change. Make a difference in Public Administration, where efficiency meets impact.
- Learn from top experts in our Department of Public Administration and Policy (DPAP). Our cutting-edge research directly informs teaching, shaping you into impactful leaders and policymakers.
- Connect with advisers regarding your specific needs, attend events, fairs and workshops, prepare yourself for real work recruitment processes and much more with our Careers Network.
Birmingham Masters Scholarship
We want you to excel at Birmingham and stand out in an increasingly competitive and global job market. Therefore, alongside our robust personal and academic support, the Birmingham Masters Scholarship offers financial support to the brightest and best applicants undertaking Masters study with us during 2024 - 2025.
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