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Master in Public Administration (THESIS)

A student under the thesis program has to get two (2) cognates.

Program Description

The Master in Public Administration Program aims to provide students with the theoretical background and technical skills needed for the effective implementation of public policy in the Philippines. The courses in the program from the following fields of specialization: public policy and program administration, organization studies, fiscal administration, local government and regional development, human resources, and research to enable them to gain expertise in solving complex problems that public administrations encounter. Graduates with a MPA Program are prepared for career opportunities in research, management, leadership, and the administration of public organizations.

The MPA Program is a practitioner-oriented degree that helps students develop the essential leadership, management, communication, and problem-solving abilities necessary to succeed in today’s public professional environment. The courses in the program are designed to suit the information and skill needs of professionals currently in the field.

Curriculum

No. of Units
A English Enhancement Program 0
B Core Courses 7
C Major Courses 18
D Comprehensive Exam 0
E Cognates 6
F Thesis 6
Program Total 37

 

  1. English Enhancement Program
EEP English Enhancement Program 0

 

  1. Core Courses
Course Code Course Title Units
GS G601 Rizalian Philosophy of Education 1
GS G102 Foundations in Research Methods and Statistics 3
GS 752 Seminar in Thesis Writing 3
  Subtotal 7

 

  1. Major Courses
Course Code Course Title Units
GS 225 Philippine Administrative and Legal System 3
GS 250 Theory and Practice of Public Administration and Governance 3
GS 254 Financial Management and Administration 3
GS 255 Microeconomics and Public Policy Analysis 3
GS 228 Public Policy Workshop (Capstone Course) 3
PA G201 Special Problems and Challenges in Public Administration and Governance 3
  Subtotal 18

 

  1. Comprehensive Exam / Cognates
Course Code Course Title Units
BU G208 Human Resource Management 3
GS 256 Local Governance and Regional Administration 3
GS 230 Public Health Policy, Administration, and Governance 3
GS 231 Peace and Public Security Administration and Governance 3
GS 324 Development Economics 3
GS 258 Public Enterprise, Privatization, Development and Governance 3
GS 328 Macroeconomics 3
GS 329 Environmental and Resource Policy 3
Subtotal 6

 

  1. Capstone
Course Code Course Title Units
GS G501 Thesis Writing A – Proposal Defense 3
GS G502 Thesis Writing B – Final Defense 3
Evidence of Submission to a Journal 0
Subtotal 6

 

Study Plan

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Important Dates

TrimesterEnrollment BeginsClass Begins
First TrimesterJuly 29, 2024Aug. 12, 2024 – Nov. 23, 2024
Second TrimesterNov. 25, 2024Dec. 9, 2024 – Mar 29, 2025
Third TrimesterMar 31, 2025April 14, 2025 – July 26, 2025

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