Public Administration (Finance) (Taught)

Develop your leadership in public management with a focus on global insights and practical skills. Explore efficiency, reform and strategy in government through expert guidance and international learning opportunities.

Develop your leadership in public management with a focus on global insights and practical skills. Explore efficiency, reform and strategy in government through expert guidance and international learning opportunities.

Why study this course at the University of Birmingham?
The Masters in Public Administration (Finance) stands out with its strong international focus, practical approach, and diverse student body. You'll gain strategic financial management skills, explore new financial management reforms, and benefit from specialised modules tailored to your career goals. Aimed at people with experience in financial and economic management within the public sector although none is required, you'll engage in real-world case studies, international field trips, and expert instruction from subject experts. This programme prepares you for leadership roles in government, public enterprises, and NGOs, emphasising global perspectives and practical application.

• Gain strategic financial management skills for effective public sector leadership.

• Engage in practical case studies and real data analysis.

• Participate in international field trips to cities like St. Petersburg and Berlin.

• Tailor your studies with specialised modules and a dissertation on your chosen topic.

Career opportunities
Prepare for influential roles in public administration with our MPA in Public Administration (Finance). Designed for current and aspiring professionals in government, NGOs, and public enterprises, this programme imparts crucial financial management expertise. Whether steering financial reforms, crafting economic policies, or advancing within public sector organisations, our diverse curriculum ensures you are equipped for impactful leadership at all levels.