Public Administration

About this programme

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) blends theoretical knowledge and applied skills in an interdisciplinary setting to teach our students how to engage with policy processes and debates critically. During the Master of Public Administration program, you will explore and build upon the methods and training crucial to implementing evidence-based policies. You will gather and analyze data and other information sources necessary for providing informed policy recommendations. You will learn from practitioners in the field to move from "contemplation to application" and effectively address pressing issues in modern societies, such as anti-corruption, climate change preparedness, education, governance, migration, reproductive rights, and rule of law. The Master of Public Administration (MPA) at CEU is registered with the New York State Education Department in the United States and accredited by AQ Austria in Austria. CEU is accredited in the United States by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Find out more about accreditation at CEU . The two-year Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is built upon three core competencies. In the Knowledge module , you will focus on understanding theories that support the discipline of public administration. You will take mandatory courses in public policy analysis, economics and research methods. Through these subjects, you will get a clear picture of the driving forces and political influences behind public policy practiced in governmental institutions.