Program Overview

University of Alicante Programs and Governance Structure ## Overview of Academic Offerings The University of Alicante provides a comprehensive range of academic programs, including over 40 undergraduate degrees, 50 official master's degrees, and doctoral degrees. These programs span various fields, including Arts & Humanities, Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences & Law Studies, and Engineering & Architecture. ### Academic Programs #### Arts & Humanities - Spanish: Language and Literature - Arabic & Islamic Studies - French Studies - English Studies - Catalan Studies - History - Humanities - Translation and Interpreting - Translation and Interpreting (German) - Translation and Interpreting (English) - Translation and Interpreting (French) #### Sciences - Biology - Marine Studies - Physics - Geology - Mathematics - Chemistry - Physics + Mathematics (FISMAT) #### Health Sciences - Nursing - Medicine - Human Nutrition & Dietetics - Optics and Optometry - Speech therapy #### Social Sciences & Law Studies - Business Administration (ADE) - Physical Activity and Sports Sciences - Criminology - Law - Law + Business Administration (DADE) - Law + Criminology (DECRIM) - Law + International Relations (DERRII) - Economics - Gastronomy and Culinary arts - Geography and Land Use Planning - Public Management & Administration - Computer Engineering + ADE (I2ADE) - Pre-school Education Speciality - Primary Education Speciality - Marketing - Publicity and Public Relations - International Relations - Labour Relations and Human Resources - Labour Relations and Human Resources (Elda) - Sociology - Social Work - Tourism - Tourism + Business Administration (TADE) #### Engineering & Architecture - Architecture - Architectural Technology - Fundamentals of Architecture - Biomedical Engineering - Artificial Intelligence Engineering - Sound and Image in Telecommunication Engineering - Civil Engineering - Computer Engineering - Computer Engineering + ADE (I2ADE) - Multimedia Engineering - Chemical Engineering - Robotic Engineering - Aerospace engineering ## Governance Structure The University of Alicante's governance structure includes various bodies and offices responsible for its administration and academic affairs. ### University Bodies - Office of the President - Office of the Comptroller - Office of the Registrar - Office of the Vice President for Research - Office of the Vice President for Academic and Faculty Affairs - Office of the Vice President for Infrastructures, Sustainability and Workplace Safety - Office of the Vice President for Economic and Strategic Planning - Office of the Vice President for International Relations and Development Cooperation - Office of the Vice President for Students and Employment - Office of the Vice President for Studies and Quality - Office of the Vice President for Knowledge Transfer, Entrepreneurship and Dissemination - Office of Continuous Education and Languages - Office of the Vice President for Culture, Sports and Extracurricular Activities - Office of the Vice President for Digital Transformation - Office of the Vice President for Equality, Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility - Institutional Relations and Project Management Office - Data Protection Officer ### Other Governance Elements - Social Advisory Board - University Senate - Governing Council - University Ombudsperson - Electoral Board - General Inspection of Services - Student Council - Centres, Departments and Research Institutes ## Organisation The University of Alicante is organised into several faculties, centres, and research institutes. ### Faculties and Centres - Faculty of Economic and Business Sciences - Faculty of Science - Faculty of Health Sciences - Faculty of Law - Faculty of Education - Faculty of Arts - Polytechnic School - International Doctoral School - Permanent Education Centre ### Other Centres - Virtual Library Miguel de Cervantes - Mario Benedetti Centre for Ibero-American Studies - Mediterranean Gastronomy Center - Elda Affiliated School of Labour Relations - Institute of Education Sciences - Adult Learning Centre - Valencian Institute of Economic Research ### Research Institutes - Inter-university Institute for Social Development and World Peace - Inter-university Institute of International Economics - Inter-university Institute of Valencian Studies - Inter-university Institute of Geography - Inter-university Institute for Applied Modern Languages - "Ramón Margalef" Multidisciplinary Institute for Environmental Research (IMEM) - University Institute of Water and Environmental Sciences - University Institute for Electrochemistry - University Institute for Gender Studies - University Institute for Socials Studis of Latin America - University Institute of Physics Applied to Sciences and Technologies - University Institute for Chemical Processes - University Institute for Biodiversity (CIBIO) - University Institute of Research in Archaeology and Heritage (INAPH) - University Institute for Computing Research - University Institute for Tourism Research - University Institute of Materials - University Institute for Organic Synthesis ## Services and Administrative Units The University of Alicante offers a range of services and administrative units to support its academic and research activities. ### Services - University Library - Reception Offices - Corporate Image and Graphic Communication - Protocol Office - UA Printing Office - EcoCampus Office for Environmental Management - Security - Students Service - Archives & Records Service - Accounting - Public Procurement - Culture - Sports - Academic Management - Research Management Service - Human Resources - Institutional Project Management Service - OGPI - Economic Management - Information Service - Computer Service ### Administrative Units - Infraestructures & External Services - Languages - Health Promotion and Prevention - Publications Service - International Relations - Administrative Staff Recruitment - Service for Technology Transfer - OTRI - Legal Service - Research Technical Services - Geographic Information System of the University of Alicante - Digital Accessibility Office - Communication Unit - Institutional Chairs and Agreements Unit - Digitization Office - Diversity Unit - Gender Equality Unit - Heritage and Inventory Unit - Quality Standards - Employment Promotion and Social Inclusion Service ### General Services - Save car - Catering Service - Shopping Centre - Advanced Language Centre - Reprography and Bookbinding - Banking Offices - Trade Unions - Image Workshop - Alicante Science Park - General Foundation of the UA ## Undergraduate Degree in Public Management and Administration ### Admission - Information on admission requirements and procedures for the Undergraduate Degree in Public Management and Administration can be found through the University's admissions office. ### Objectives & Career Options - The Undergraduate Degree in Public Management and Administration aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of public management and administration, preparing them for careers in government, non-profit organisations, and private sector companies. ### Description and Content - The program covers a range of topics, including public policy, administrative law, human resources management, and financial management. ### Curriculum - The curriculum for the Undergraduate Degree in Public Management and Administration includes a combination of compulsory and elective courses, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals. ### Quality - The University of Alicante is committed to ensuring the quality of its academic programs, including the Undergraduate Degree in Public Management and Administration. ### Pre-registration - Pre-registration information for the Undergraduate Degree in Public Management and Administration is available through the University's admissions office. Note: Specific details regarding admission criteria, tuition fees, and research areas for the Undergraduate Degree in Public Management and Administration are not provided in the given context and should be consulted directly with the University of Alicante's official resources.