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Overview
The Research in Public Administration and Organisational Science programme at Utrecht University offers an in-depth investigation of societal problems and critical challenges faced by organisations - government agencies, not-for-profits, citizen groups - involved in public value creation. You will investigate these challenges, analyse how public organisations deal with each challenge, and develop an understanding of what is required to make policies work.
Climate change, porous borders, the knowledge economy, infectious diseases, Artifical Intelligence. The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, throwing up tantalizing opportunities as well as wicked problems for the way in which we govern our societies. Public administrators respond to these challenges in a variety of ways: they initiate reforms to make public management less bureaucratic and more accountable, they activate and enable citizens, they help businesses become more competitive while enhancing social responsibility, and they support civil society initiatives to provide voluntary community services. You will analyse how such initiatives help governments cope with these complex challenges.Career Prospects
This Master’s programme prepares you for a range of careers in which theoretically informed analysis and critical assessment of research findings are essential requirements. You may continue on to phd studies and academic career. But you are also well-positioned for roles at research institutes, think tanks, government agencies and non-profit organizations. Also, a significant number of our graduates go on to careers in consulting firms.Towards an academic careerThis programme provides students with a thorough preparation for an academic career by facilitating research within the context of university research programmes and facilitating internships and research for external parties.Towards a professional careerAfter finishing this programme, you can be a:- University researcher
- Academic consultant
- Applied researcher
Accreditation
Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Policy and Governance
Philosophy of Science
Leadership And Organisation
Public Administration And Organisational Science Research In Context
Tutorial
Data Analysis I: From Numbers To Stories
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Management Studies Public Administration Public Policy View 15 other Masters in Public Administration in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
Candidates for the Research Master’s programme should hold either:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from a Dutch university
- A national or University College Utrecht Bachelor’s Degree in one of the related disciplines (General Social Sciences, Business Administration, Policy Studies, Communication, Cultural Anthropology, Organisation Science, Human Resource Management, Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science)
- An international Bachelor’s Degree in one of the above mentioned disciplines
- A one-year (inter)national Master’s Degree in one of the above mentioned disciplines.
Tuition Fee
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International
18332 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18332 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2314 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2314 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Utrecht
900 - 1450 EUR /month
Living costs
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.
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