The Master of Public Administration is a master’s level professional education programme. It is an internationally recognized professional non-academic degree that is spelled after the name. It is intended mainly for those in management positions in the public sector, leaders of non-profit organisations and anyone who wants to get a head start on others. The MPA degree has a long tradition abroad and is highly valued by international organisations and institutions.
A graduate with an MPA degree is considered a professional with valuable knowledge and practical experience. MPA studies are aimed at further broadening and deepening the knowledge already acquired beyond the university studies and then focusing on its practical application. It is the focus on practice that adds value to the MPA studies and increases the qualification of candidates and their value on the labour market, gaining access to new and better career positions and jobs, which is also associated with adequate progression in financial remuneration.
Teaching is provided by several experienced lecturers from practice who provide students with unique expertise gained from years of experience in the field.