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Public Administration - International Development (by Online Learning) – (M.A.)
University of York
Department of Social Policy and Social Work
| Application Deadline: | July 15 | ||
| Location: | York / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of York
This is a part-time, postgraduate-level programme delivered wholly online in fully supported environment. The programme can be completed to Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Masters level.
Principles
The programme is based on a number of principles that inform its structure, content and general approach, as follows:
* While the focus of the programme is on the delivery of services, this can only be fully understood and achieved when it is linked to the processes of policy development and decision-making. The programme therefore addresses all of these issues within the context of international development in order to help students further their understanding of the underlying causes of development challenges.
* The wider context within which governments work is changing rapidly and has created pressures quite unlike those faced by public managers in earlier decades. Key issues in this wider environment are the role of global institutions and the implications this has had for governance and decision-making. An understanding of this wider context, and of the differing pressures experienced by the state, civil society and the international community is fundamental to effective international development
* International development also increasingly involves leading and managing change. The skills that this involves include understanding change at the level of the individual, organisation and society and the ability to develop and reflect on leadership,
* The design and delivery of the programme reflects and emphasises a practitioner perspective that links theory and practice through a problem-solving approach to learning working alongside other managers from different professional and international backgrounds.
Who is the programme for?
The programme accepts participants from public sector and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and from private sector organisations that work with public services, for instance those in consultancy, public-private partnerships, and interest groups.
It will be relevant to you if you work in or are looking to develop skills and understanding in:
* The concept of development and how it might be defined and applied.
* The international context of public administration, and the role of global trends and institutions.
* The social, political and economic dimensions of development and how these impact upon administrative and institutional contexts.
* The processes of public policy, and those factors that might shape their success or failure.
* Leading and managing change in public services.
* Working across boundaries (public, private and non-governmental).
* Influencing policy decisions in order to shape service delivery for the future.
Contents
Themes and content
The programme addresses four broad themes:
* The delivery, management and improvement of public services in the context of international development.
* The social and political issues influencing the path of development.
* Strategic capability, including strategic planning, the management of public finances, leadership and organisational learning.
* The wider context of public service delivery: the implications of global governance and of governance in developing states.
To give a flavour of the programme, here is a small sample of the kinds of questions that it addresses:
* How does the implementation of policy decisions affect services on the ground?
* What is the role of leaders and managers in enabling organisational learning?
* How do global institutions affect public sector governance?
* What role do partnerships and networks play in public sector delivery, and how can they be made more effective?
* How can social policies be used to enhance capacities for development without eroding intrinsic values?
* What are the links between democratization and development?
* How do economic f rameworks help to better understand options for public service reform?
* What skills do the leaders of public services require in the 21st century, and how can leaders best empower their staff to deliver better services?
Course structure
The programme is structured into three stages, each stage typically takes twelve months:
* Certificate: three compulsory foundation modules.
* Diploma: three further modules chosen from a wide range of electives.
* Masters: either one additional elective module and a 10,000 - word Independent Study Project, or two additional elective modules and a 5,000 - word Independent Study Project.
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Register Now!Requirements
A second class honours degree and at least one year's work experience. If no honours degree is held: relevant professional experience in the field of public policy or public management.
For non-native English speakers, or those whose previous degree was not taught in English, one of:
* IELTS score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any element
* TOEFL iBT 100
* Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English A and B, or Certificate in Advanced English A
A personal (home) computer with an internet connection (minimum 56k dialup). An office software suite compatible with Word and Excel formats.
Sufficient study time: approximately 15 hours per week including the capacity to take part regularly in the online weekly discussions.
Willingness to share experience and learning with your fellow students.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Not specified |
| Minimal amount of work experience | 2 years |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
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