Master's Degree Programme in Public Administration Financial Management and Leadership: 26ytajo

Description

Degree Title: Master of Business Administration (MBA, Finnish: Tradenomi, ylempi AMK)
Scope of Education: 90 ECTS credits

COMPETENCIES PROVIDED BY THE EDUCATION
In the Finance and Management in Public Administration MBA program, you will deepen and broaden your expertise in public sector finance and leadership. During your studies, you will explore financial management in public organizations, human resource management, strategic leadership, public sector regulation, and public procurement.

You will master advanced theoretical knowledge in the field and be able to generate new insights while considering perspectives from various disciplines. You will learn to critically evaluate information and support the continuous development of your own and your work community’s competencies. You will apply problem-solving skills and research and development methods in your leadership work to produce innovative and future-oriented solutions.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER GRADUATION
After graduation, you will be equipped to lead and renew public organizations responsibly and innovatively. The program prepares you for leadership roles in public administration.

STRUCTURE OF THE EDUCATION
Advanced Professional Studies: 30 ECTS
Elective Studies: 30 ECTS
Thesis: 30 ECTS
Total: 90 ECTS
IMPLEMENTATION OF TEACHING
In addition to individual assignments, group work plays an important role in the studies. The planned duration of the studies is two (2) years, but it is possible to complete them in 1.5 years. The studies are designed to be completed alongside work. Learning tasks can be directly related to your own job, meaning your employer organization also benefits from your studies.

Leadership in public administration requires collaboration across administrative sectors and interaction with various stakeholders. The goal of work-based learning tasks is to support the development of broad and versatile competencies.

The education is delivered as online studies. The advanced professional studies (30 ECTS) are conducted in collaboration with the Master School network of Jyväskylä, Tampere, and Turku Universities of Applied Sciences. The program leads to a Master’s degree from a University of Applied Sciences, which corresponds in competence level to a university master’s degree.

The thesis (30 ECTS) is a work-based and research-oriented development task. It can be completed for your own employer, another client, your own company, or based on other needs for research and development in working life.