Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Program

The Master in Engineering for Public Administration is a multidisciplinary high-level training course designed to provide participants with technical, economic, legal, and managerial skills necessary to face the challenges of management and innovation in the public sector.

Program Objectives and Target Audience

The training course is aimed at professionals, public officials, new graduates, and managers who intend to acquire advanced skills to operate in roles of responsibility in the Public Administration or in entities that collaborate with it. The program aims to develop a solid understanding of the analytical, qualitative, and quantitative tools necessary for the regulation and management of economic and social systems, while deepening the principles of constitutional and administrative law, with particular attention to public contracts, e-procurement, and the regulation of independent authorities.

Program Structure and Duration

The program consists of various modules, including:

• Fondamenti di economia politica (3 CFU)
• Economia e organizzazione aziendale (3 CFU)
• Fondamenti di Diritto Costituzionale (3 CFU)
• Lineamenti di Diritto Amministrativo (3 CFU)
• CAD: principi, obiettivi, metodi e applicazioni (3 CFU)
• Modelli e strumenti di regolazione e gestione dei sistemi economici e sociali. Le autoritŕ indipendenti (3 CFU)
• Management e processi nella P.A. (3 CFU)
• Sistemi di controllo per le P.A. (3 CFU)
• I contratti nelle P.A. (3 CFU)
• E-procurement (3 CFU)
• Processi decisionali e strumenti di supporto (per investimenti in opere pubbliche) (3 CFU)
• La tutela della privacy alla luce della nuova disciplina comunitaria e nazionale (3 CFU)
• Project Management (3 CFU)
• Project Financing (3 CFU)
• Metodi quantitativi e tecniche di rilevazione (3 CFU)
• Business Game
• Comportamento organizzativo. Le soft skills al servizio della P.A. (3 CFU)
• Project Work
• Stage (su richiesta)

The program lasts for approximately one year, with lessons starting on April 10, 2026, and ending in April 2027.

Admission Requirements

Access to the Master's program is reserved for students in possession of a four-year or five-year degree from the old system or a specialist or master's degree. Preference will be given to graduates in Law, Engineering, and Economics. Enrollment is incompatible with concurrent enrollment in another course of study.

Tuition Fees

The participation fee is 2,900, which can be paid in installments. Additional costs include 130 for the diploma and 16 for the stamp duty. The fee for a single course is 900 (for 3 CFU courses) or 1,600 (for 6 CFU courses). A supplement of 800 per year is required for the second and third years. Possible reductions for multiple enrollments will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. In the event of a disability of 66% or more, a reduced fee is provided.

Faculty and Staff

The program is coordinated by Prof. Nathan Levialdi Ghiron, with Prof. Luigi Tiburzi serving as vice-coordinator. The teaching staff includes professors from the Department of Business Engineering "Mario Lucertini" and other universities.

Evaluation and Assessment

Each module of the Master's program includes a final exam to assess the candidates' preparation. A final thesis is also required at the end of the program.

Conclusion

The Master in Engineering for Public Administration offers a unique opportunity for professionals and graduates to acquire advanced skills in management, innovation, and governance in the public sector. With its multidisciplinary approach and experienced faculty, this program is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to succeed in roles of responsibility in the Public Administration or in entities that collaborate with it.