MPA Masters in Public Administration (Finance)

The MPA Public Administration (Finance) course at the University of Birmingham is a postgraduate degree program aimed at training students in public administration with a specific focus on finance. This course combines theory and practice of public administration, policy and finance. Course Content: The course offers a comprehensive learning framework which integrates modules such as financial management, fiscal policy and social policy. The program follows a multidisciplinary approach which provides the students a view of public administration that is located within its organisational and social context. The course content is designed to offer necessary academic knowledge, analytical skills and experience for those keen in understanding financial operations, budgetary processes and the governmental systems related to public administration.Key Modules: Key modules in this particular course include Issues in Public Administration, Public Management: Theories and Innovations, Public Policy and Governance, Leadership in Public Services, Financial Management and Accounting in the Public Sector, Public Financial Management, and Performance Management in the Public Sector. Accreditations: The program is officially accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), the professional body for people in public finance.Future Careers: Upon successful completion of the course, graduates are frequently found in the fields of public administration, local government, NGOs, consultancies and even within private sector companies dealing with public sector policies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.