Master of Public Administration (MPA)  Master of Public Administration (MPA) Robert Gordon University ../webroot/files/QualificationSubCategories/cover_photo/1535631464master.jpg

The MPA is an internationally recognised qualification seen as the public sector equivalent to the MBA and has been designed to meet the needs of middle and senior managers. This course builds on the expertise within the department and the University?s Centre for Public Policy and Management, one of Scotland?s leading multi-disciplinary research and consultancy centres for Scottish and European public policy. The structure of the course allows for a distinctive blend of knowledge and practical skills to effectively implement policies and programmes central to society, whilst dealing with the political, organisational and financial issues that this challenge brings. You will focus on critical issues and key developments relating to public management (e.g. leadership, strategy, performance management and human resource management). These changes within public administration and management are broadly those which inform ?the Third Way? including: the debate on globalisation the changing nature of the relationship between state and civil society the concept of citizenship the declining confidence in public democratic institutions and the rise of alternative forms of participation the changing nature of public management and the increasing importance of strategy and leadership and the emergence of new institutional, partnership and cross-sectoral relationships and their impact upon multi-level governance. Following on from the department?s philosophy of the importance of working in partnership, we take a student-centred approach within this course and actively work alongside you, public service employers and the academic community to ensure the highest standards of quality. You will be taught via a mixture of group discussions, analysis and presentations, and extensive use of case study and simulation materials drawn from the current international public administration environment.