Overview
The public sector has radically changed in recent years, and creates interesting and exciting professional opportunities that require new appropriately qualified professionals.
The variety of abilities, skills and knowledge required by anyone wishing to occupy a position of responsibility and promote change in the public and in the private non profit sector are exactly what the Master in Public Management and Policy from Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) offers.
Career
The public sector has radically changed in recent years, and creates interesting and exciting professional opportunities that require new appropriately qualified professionals.
The variety of abilities, skills and knowledge required by anyone wishing to occupy a position of responsibility and promote change in the public and in the private non profit sector are exactly what the Master in Public Management and Policy offers.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Comparative Public Administration
- Public Policy Analysis
- Argumentation in Public Communication
- Public Accounting
- Fundamentals in Public Communication
- e-Government
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Management Studies Public Administration Public Policy View 9 other Masters in Public Policy in SwitzerlandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The formal requirement for admission to the Master's degree in Public Management and Policy is the completion of a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in public economics, business management, politics, sociology, law, communication sciences, or an equivalent university degree.
- Candidates with a Bachelor's degree of a recognised University of Applied Sciences may be admitted with 30-60 additional ECTS to be earned during or before the beginning of the programme, with Bachelor or Master courses according to a study program defined by the scientific director. Admissions will be treated on a case by case basis.
Tuition Fee
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International
7420 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7420 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
7420 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7420 EUR per year during 24 months.
- National: CHF 2000
- International: CHF 4000
Living costs for Lugano
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.