Public Administration
University of YorkPostgraduate MPA Full-time 1 Year Business and management studiesPolitics
About this course
The aim of the degree is to enhance your capacity to manage, lead, change and improve public services. This programme provides professional development for those working in the broad field of public services management, or those wishing to develop a career in that area; the programme is particularly relevant for those individuals involved in the delivery and management of services; it focuses on the organisational and governmental context within which public services are delivered, and the skills required for successful administration of public service programmes; the programme promotes shared learning across sectors (public, private, non-profit) within an international context. It reflects the current public service modernisation agenda and aims to equip you to make a practical difference in the delivery of public services programmes and agendas.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Part-time
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MPA
Location: York
Full-time Shown above
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MPA
Location: York
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
7220 Customer service supervisors
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy
1139 Functional managers and directors
1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
2431 Management consultants and business analysts
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MPA
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- York
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Business and management studies, Politics