Public Management and Leadership UCL

Overview

Through the integration of cutting-edge scholarship and practical application, the Public Management and Leadership MPA equips participants with a dual proficiency in hands-on tools and academic insight crucial for effective public policy management.

 This comprehensive approach empowers individuals to skilfully lead organisations and implement policies, both within the domestic context and on the international stage.

To be effective in policy implementation and leadership of organisations, managers require knowledge of management theories and skills, but, at the same time, require an understanding of the distinctive features of each of the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

The University College London (UCL)'s MPA programme blends these two, combining the management knowledge and skills typically taught in business schools with an understanding of public policies typically conveyed in traditional public policy degrees. It takes a problem-based approach, combining the latest scholarship and practice, to prepare students to think creatively and to innovate in an ever more complex and constantly evolving multi-actor governance environment.

The foundation of your career

Upon completing the Master's in Public Administration programme, our alumni have embarked on diverse and impactful career paths closely aligned with the realm of public services.

• The programme equips graduates with the knowledge, skills, and networks to excel in a wide range of sectors, making them highly sought-after professionals in their fields. 
• Our MPA graduates have found their footing in a multitude of organisations, ranging from internationally renowned institutions to local government bodies, as well as esteemed private consulting firms, NGOs, and prominent think tanks. 
• Their career destinations encompass a broad spectrum of fields and sectors, reflecting the programme's adaptability and the calibre of our alumni.