The field of Public Administration is concerned with the implementation of governmental policy that serves the wide population; it carries political activity and decision into actions or public programmes for the well-being of the society and the citizens. The aims of this filed are linked to democratic values like equality, security and justice. The public servants or the civil servants are the people working in public administration in governmental institutions, departments and agencies. Public administration makes use of several other disciplines in order to successfully achieve its goals, disciplines such as organisational behaviour and theory, finances, human resources, politics, law and even ethics and philosophy. Comparable to Business Administration, Public Administration distinguishes itself through the non-profit orientation of the administrative activity. Like an MBA, a Master in Public Administration (MPA) is vital for students willing to pursue successful careers in the public sector. An MPA student studies governmental policy, international affairs, administrative law and is an expert in participatory democracy.
A good public servant is characterised by integrity, ethical behaviour, respect and consideration towards peers, trustworthiness, commitment and resilience.
In this four-year bachelor’s programme, students are trained in management while also learning of a second language (Spanish, French or German), spending one semester abroad, doing internships at organisations worldwide, and earning internationally recognised double degrees. On a campus just outside Barcelona, a multicultural city with a burgeoning business community, ESADE has a student body that represents more than 40 different countries, making it the ideal place to develop your potential for an international career.
This programme is designed for graduates or experienced managers who wish to further develop their career in management. The programme covers a wide range of contemporary issues and develops the critical, analytical and technical skills needed by senior management staff. The programme will also develop the academic skills required for further study at postgraduate level.
This programme has been created either for students that have completed three years of higher education in a discipline related to and including Public Administration and wish to finish their four year bachelor programme with an international specialization or for students that have their bachelor degree in Public Administration and wish to receive an additional Dutch bachelor degree in Public Administration by completing this international Final year.
The programme prepares you for a career as either a policy maker or manager in an organisation that deals with complex, international public issues – like global warming, trade, peace and security, or human rights, for example.
European Studies is an exciting, innovative bachelor’s degree aimed at training you to become a specialist in European matters. You will acquire the key skills and competencies needed to start working as a professional in multicultural organisations the world over .
Public management with a focus on safety and security. Safety and Security Management Studies offer an opportunity to develop competencies aimed at adding value to the public governance of safety and security for those who want to make a difference in the public service.
For students who do not want to be limited to a single academic discipline. UCM offers 150 courses in almost all academic disciplines. The 3-year programme is entirely in English.
European Public Health explores health and healthcare from an international and European perspective.
As a specialization of Public Administration, this study takes an in-depth look at the European Union by studying law, economics, political science and sociology.
University of Portsmouth
A major advantage of studying International Relations and Languages at Portsmouth is the close link between the course and cutting-edge research carried out at the University’s internationally-recognised Centre for European and International Studies Research (CEISR). This is the largest centre of its kind in the UK and many of your lecturers are members, meaning you will only be taught the most up-to-date, innovative and original material. Portsmouth is highly regarded for its language teaching and state-of-the-art language learning facilities, ranking second in the UK for European Languages and Area Studies in the latest National Student Survey. And of course, Portsmouth’s excellent location on the south coast means you are only a short trip away from exploring other European languages and cultures.
European University Geneva
EU’s Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Public Relations degree program offers students practical media skills and a broad theoretical understanding of public relations and corporate communication.
New Bulgarian University
The Program is organized as a joint effort of two Departments -Political Science and Centre for Social Practices, ensuring the widestinter-disciplinarian approach, and a febrile mix of the theoretical and the practical. Students will have the opportunity to enter into exchanges with similar programs, conducted at Universities in the European Union. The Program also includes internships and other forms of engagement with non-government organisations, political parties, departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other suitable institutions. Fieldwork is also available in some of the courses of the Program.