Online MPA International Development

Program Overview

The Online Master of Public Administration – International Development from the University of York is a two-year, part-time program designed for professionals in governmental organizations and NGOs. This 100% online program equips students with the knowledge and skills to analyze, influence, and implement development policies and programs, preparing them for leadership roles in international development, public administration, and public policy.

Program Outline

Program Extractions:

Degree Overview:

• The Online Master of Public Administration – International Development is an internationally recognized qualification designed for professionals working in both governmental organizations and NGOs.
• This
• 100% online
,
• two-year, part-time
program equips development professionals with the knowledge and skills to analyze, influence, and implement development policies and programs.
• interdisciplinary learning
• The program aims to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to:
• Analyze and influence multi-stakeholder policy processes
• Lead development projects, programs, and organizations
• Meet the challenges of development in complex and demanding contexts
• Advance their careers in the field of international development, public administration, and public policy

Outline:

• Global Poverty and Inequality: This module examines the causes and drivers of global poverty, analyzes the policies aimed at tackling them, and develops skills for analyzing both the problems and the solutions.
• Theories of Development Governance: This module explores the concept of "good governance" in development discourse and practice, examines the theoretical debates, and analyzes the practical implications of the good governance agenda in the Global South.
• Social and Political Issues in Development: This module introduces key themes and concepts within international development, highlighting their evolution and exploring the impact of actors and organizations on development discourse and practice.
• Ethical Social Leadership and Public Value: This module explores the importance of ethical social leadership, its development, and its contribution to organizational ethics and public value.
• Leading and Managing Change: This module explores the theory and practice of managing change in organizational contexts, equipping students with the capacity and confidence to initiate, respond to, and control change situations within their own organizations.
• Policy Analysis for a Complex World: This module analyzes the complexity inherent in contemporary social and public policy development and reform, critically examines the role of ideas, interests, institutions, and actors in the policy process, and explores the wider social, economic, and political processes that shape contemporary policy making.
• Social Protection: This module explores the concept of social protection and its role in enabling individuals to deal with risks, creating conditions for social wellbeing, and highlighting the underlying principles and challenges it presents.
• Public-Private Partnerships in Public Services: This module analyzes the delivery of public services through partnerships between the public and private or voluntary sectors, exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with this approach.
• Exploring Policy Research: This module enables students to critically reflect on the strengths, limitations, and appropriateness of different research approaches and techniques, and equips them with the skills to evaluate and commission research for public policy and administration contexts.
• Project Proposal: This module prepares students for their Independent Study Project, outlining the requirements, providing advice for successful completion, and supporting the development of a precise and detailed plan.
• Independent Study Project: This module requires students to define and investigate a researchable question or thesis, drawing on academic knowledge, skills, and their own professional experiences and practice.

Careers:

• Career Advancement: The program enables graduates to take on roles with higher degrees of leadership responsibility and strategic impact.
• Career Opportunities: Graduates pursue careers in various sectors, including:
• Government
• International NGOs and charities
• NHS
• Leading consultancies and accountancy firms
• Universities
• Banks
• Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Other:

• This program is designed for busy working professionals and can be studied from anywhere in the world on desktop or mobile devices.
• The program is delivered entirely online, allowing students to access academic content at times that suit them and balance their studies with full-time work and family life.
• The program features an interactive online learning environment and opportunities to collaborate with fellow students from all over the world, fostering a global professional network.
• The program is led by a highly experienced team of experts from a department globally recognized for excellence in research and teaching in this field.
• The University of York is ranked 22nd in the world for social policy and administration in the QS World University rankings.