The Master in Public Administration (MPA) is a 1.5-year full-time program designed for professionals seeking rigorous education and training in public administration.
The mission of MPA program is to provide mid/senior level practitioners with academic and professional education which will inform their working practices and raise the standard of governance in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
Program Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the program, graduates will have the ability to:
1) lead and manage in public governance;
2) participate in and contribute to the policy process;
3) analyze, synthesize, think critically, solve problems and make decisions;
4) articulate and apply a public service perspective;
5) communicate and interact productively with a diverse and changing workforce and citizenry.
Professional competency: in addition, the program will ensure that students learn to apply their education, such as through experiential exercises and interactions with practitioners across the broad range of public affairs, administration, and policy professions and sectors.
MPA students can choose to specialize in one of 3 tracks (economic policy, international political economy or public governance) to enhance their career prospects.
Campus: Astana, Kazakhstan
Language: English
Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus
The Program schedule involves an evening/weekend learning format which is designed to help students integrate their studies with personal and/or professional responsibilities.
Duration: 18 months
Total ECTS credit: 92
Year 1
Summer semester
Year 2
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