Earn a Master of Public Administration (MPA) – Distance Learning

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Master of Public Administration (MPA) – Distance Learning

Duration:
3 Semesters

Qualification Awarded:
Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Language:
English

Mode of Study:
Distance Learning

Earn a Master of Public Administration Online

Advance Your Career with Expertise in Public Administration

The programme offers the opportunity for specialisation in the field of public administration, both theoretically and practically, opening broad career prospects across the public, private, and non-governmental sectors.

It is expected that the Master of Arts in Public Administration will equip its graduates with additional qualifications and enhance their cognitive and managerial capacities, thereby enriching their career opportunities. The programme particularly highlights special legal and administrative issues of great theoretical and practical importance, encouraging a comparative approach within the global and regional context, to address contemporary problems and challenges in a theoretically informed yet practically efficient manner.

The programme aims to provide postgraduate education and skills to conduct independent research in relevant fields, achieving a deep understanding of the complexity of public and international affairs and the paramount importance of theoretical and methodological competence in dealing with them.

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  • INTERNATIONAL SCOPE
    Degree taught in an EU country, with an international focus and case examples from Europe and other regions

  • WIDE CAREER PROSPECTS
    Graduates can pursue careers in the local, national, regional and international public sectors, as well as private companies and non-governmental organisations

  • EXPERT, INTER-DISCIPLINARY FACULTY
    The programme is run by faculty with academic expertise and field experience in law, political science, public policy, political economy, public administration, and management

  • RECOGNITION
    Was awarded a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence on EU Politics and a Jean Monnet Chair in EU Integration by the European Commission

  • RESEARCH ACTIVITY
    Publishes The Cyprus Review, the premier English-language peer review journal on original Cypriot-related research, the Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean Review, the only peer review journal with this regional focus, in cooperation with the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and the Public Administration Review

  • ENGAGEMENT WITH SOCIETY
    Established the pioneering think-tank and research unit “Cyprus Centre for European and International Affairs”, which stimulates public debate on the broader region

  • STRONG NETWORK
    Runs the Diplomatic Academy, which collaborates with institutions such as the European Parliament Office in Cyprus and the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  • FLEXIBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
    The E-learning/Distance Learning (Online) format allows students to combine their studies with work or other commitments

  • PASS FOR DOCTORAL DEGREE
    This programme enables you to pursue third-cycle studies, e.g., admission for a PhD

Who is this Programme for

Career Prospects

  • The programme is aimed at individuals holding a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, or related fields, such as International Relations, European Studies, Governance, or Management. Graduates can pursue careers in various roles across the public and private sectors, including:

    • Public Sector: Opportunities in ministries, local authorities, diplomatic services, and international organisations such as the UN, the EU, and the OECD.
    • Private Sector: Positions in multinational firms in areas like consultancy, management, energy security, public relations, and more.
    • Academic and Research: Roles in academic institutions, research centres, and non-governmental organisations, contributing to research and policy development.
  • Graduates may also choose to further their education at the PhD level.
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Why Study Master of Public Administration?

  • Develop a rich theoretical background about public administration, public management, and public governance.

  • Utilise knowledge to comprehend the intricacies of public policy development, management, and implementation.

  • Analyse and evaluate real problems and propose options and solutions.

  • Identify priority issues and manage planning and executive tasks to address them.
  • Build analytical and communication skills in the working environment.

  • Acquire managerial skills according to the structure, function, and requirements of a public sector organisation.

  • Have applied knowledge of contemporary practices, sophisticated methods, and models in public governance.

  • Develop critical and analytical thinking by promoting innovation and leadership in public services organisations.

Key Learning Objectives

  • The main academic aims of the programme are:
    a) the deepening of knowledge in specialised fields of public administration with theoretical and practical importance
    b) the broadening of the understanding of public administration and its implementation in a comparative regional and international context
  • Emphasis is placed on both theoretical parameters and practical implementation, with the overall aim of enhancing students’ ability to address current challenges and problems across levels of administration.
  • Students are encouraged to engage in academic research and apply best practices and models, thereby gaining a well-founded specialisation in fields of particular importance.
  • Students are encouraged to apply related concepts effectively and soundly in the field of public administration, developing the skills, abilities, and knowledge necessary for improving public governance and enhancing leadership in the public sector.
  • Courses address real-world problems and challenges, guiding students to capitalise on emerging opportunities in public service organisations.
  • The programme combines the best theories and practices, while also encouraging original contributions and specialisation.
  • The programme maintains an interdisciplinary approach to public administration and public management.
  • Focus is placed on systematic research on case studies in Europe, the US, and the rest of the world.

Some of οur Courses

  • Programing and Budgeting in the public sector
  • State organization and institutions
  • European Institutions and Governance
  • e- Governance
  • Strategic management in the public sector
  • Principles of Public Law
  • Administrative Planning and Management Design
  • European Welfare State and Social Rights
  • Economy and Politics
  • Organization and Administration
  • Institutions and Policies of Local Government
  • Research Methods

Study at the University of Nicosia (UNIC)

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  • Ranked among the Top 151 universities in the European Union (THE WUR)
  • #1 Among Greek and Cypriot Universities for Research Quality (THE WUR)
  • In the Top 301-400 universities globally for social and economic impact (THE Impact Rankings)
  • #63 in the world in Good Health and Well-Being (THE University Impact Rankings)