Program Overview

Public Management Program

The Public Management program is offered by the Faculty of Management and Social Communication at Jagiellonian University. This program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to resolve critical public problems in administration, economy, healthcare, education, culture, social issues, security, transport, and more.

Program Description

The program provides a solid basis for various professional and management roles, offering great possibilities for flexible shaping of future careers. Students may participate in the virtual laboratory for co-creation and open innovations (V-Lab) of the Institute of Public Affairs, which engages communities of researchers, students, and doctoral students to create solutions for crucial social or organizational problems.

Available Programs

• First-cycle program:
  • Study mode: full-time
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
  • Title: Licencjat (equivalent of Bachelor's degree)
  • Main discipline: Management and Quality Studies
• Second-cycle program:
  • Study mode: full-time
  • Language of instruction: Polish
  • Profile: general academic
  • Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
  • Title: Magister (equivalent of Master’s degree)
  • Main discipline: Management and Quality Studies

Curriculum Overview

The program curriculum includes information about the subjects attended during the studies, indicating which subjects are scheduled for each semester, which are mandatory, and which belong to the group of elective subjects.

Student Life

Time spent at the university is not all about education and class participation; it is also an excellent opportunity to develop hobbies and interests. Many research societies and student organizations operate at the Jagiellonian University, including faculty- and university-wide ones.

Admission to Studies

Admission to study programs at the Jagiellonian University is conducted electronically in the Online Application System. Detailed information about admission to this study program, including information on the method of calculating the result, qualification criteria, fees, deadlines, and a list of required documents, is available on the Online Application System.

Graduates

Graduates of the Public Management program are officials and managers in national and international public organizations, political advisers, consultants, lobbyists, and project leaders. Companies and NGOs value their skills and competencies. Many decide to open their own company thanks to their studies in Public Management.

Further Education Possibilities

• Doctoral School, e.g., Doctoral School of Social Sciences
• Post-diploma programs
• Second-cycle programs

Offer for School

The Jagiellonian University invites all schools to take part in the cycle of meetings "University Closer to You – visits to the Jagiellonian University." The aim of the meetings during the tours is to familiarize students with the history of the University through a rich educational offer.

Other Programs

Other programs that may interest you include:

• Social Policy Management (Faculty of Management and Social Communication) – program in Polish
• Social Change Management (Faculty of Management and Social Communication) – program in Polish
• Healthcare Management (Faculty of Health Sciences) – program in Polish