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Master of Arts in 
PUBLIC POLICY AND 
MANAGEMENT 
Detailed programme description 
Academic Year 2011–2012
2 
Table of Contents 
General Programme Information .�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.3 
1.1 Programme Aims �3 
1.2 Major Learning Outcomes �3 
1.3 Programme Description �3 
1.4 Structure of Studies �4 
1.5 Programme Management �4 
2. Courses �.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.5
3 
General Programme Information 
1.1 Programme Aims 
The aim of this programme is to train graduates who can apply their practical and theoretical knowledge 
in economics, social sciences, management, and law to solve and analyze issues in public policy and 
state administration. The programme is focused on the comparative analysis of questions of public 
administration, public policy and public management in EU and non-EU countries in the context 
of processes of internationalisation, Europeanisation and European integration. The programme is 
designed to provide a comparative understanding of public sector structures, policies and processes, 
as well as a methodology for analysing and dealing with different structures and processes of public 
sector management, guidance and control. 
1.2 Major Learning Outcomes 
Graduates of this programme are qualified to understand major theories that support government 
policies in decisions for changes. 
–– apply multidisciplinary approaches towards public issues 
–– understand governance and public management and their applications 
–– have an advanced knowledge of the formulation and analysis of public policy and its delivery 
through programmes and projects 
–– have extensive knowledge of the institutions, processes and problems of modern government 
and policy making 
–– reflect on how and why similar policy issues are framed differently in different countries as 
problems and solutions 
–– understand key organisational changes in public sector as well as to evaluate outcomes of 
policies 
–– analyse and work out various local, regional, national, and international policy issues 
–– be equipped with the skills that are essential for translating policies into tangible programmes 
–– use the right methodological approaches 
–– submit results with acceptable academic content and format 
–– apply these knowledge at solving or evaluating concrete problems. 
1.3 Programme Description 
The courses taught in the programme are divided into core courses, catch-up courses, foundation core 
courses, differentiated professional courses, specialization courses and elective courses. 
During the first year, the MA programme provides catching-up courses in Public Economics and 
Public Policy Analysis, while also introducing students into Advanced microeconomics, Advanced 
macroeconomics and Econometrics.
4 
From the second year onwards, students have to select one to the two specializations: 
–– Public Policy Analysis 
–– Public Management 
By taking the Public Policy specialization, students can follow Public Policy Process, Comparative 
Public Policy and Public Financial Management. 
Public Management, on the other hand, offers Information management in the public sector, Human 
resource management in public service and Public Financial Management, among other courses. 
1.4 Structure of Studies 
–– 4 academic semesters 
–– Academic credits altogether: 120 
1.5 Programme Management 
Instructor responsible for the master program 
Dr. habil György Jenei CSc professor 
Further information 
If interested in the MA programme, please contact our departmental coordinator, Mrs. Judit Striker, 
at the following address: 
Room 150 
8, Fővám tér 
Budapest, 1093 
Hungary 
Phone: +36-1-482-5347 
E-mail: info.economics@uni-corvinus.hu
5 
2. Courses 
The detailed description and requirements of all courses are available at the following website: 
http://economics.uni-corvinus.hu 
Please note that All course descriptions are subject to change and It is always the course syllabus 
handed out in the first class of the given course that is valid for the given semester!

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09 ma in public policy and management

  • 1. Master of Arts in PUBLIC POLICY AND MANAGEMENT Detailed programme description Academic Year 2011–2012
  • 2. 2 Table of Contents General Programme Information .�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.3 1.1 Programme Aims �3 1.2 Major Learning Outcomes �3 1.3 Programme Description �3 1.4 Structure of Studies �4 1.5 Programme Management �4 2. Courses �.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.�.5
  • 3. 3 General Programme Information 1.1 Programme Aims The aim of this programme is to train graduates who can apply their practical and theoretical knowledge in economics, social sciences, management, and law to solve and analyze issues in public policy and state administration. The programme is focused on the comparative analysis of questions of public administration, public policy and public management in EU and non-EU countries in the context of processes of internationalisation, Europeanisation and European integration. The programme is designed to provide a comparative understanding of public sector structures, policies and processes, as well as a methodology for analysing and dealing with different structures and processes of public sector management, guidance and control. 1.2 Major Learning Outcomes Graduates of this programme are qualified to understand major theories that support government policies in decisions for changes. –– apply multidisciplinary approaches towards public issues –– understand governance and public management and their applications –– have an advanced knowledge of the formulation and analysis of public policy and its delivery through programmes and projects –– have extensive knowledge of the institutions, processes and problems of modern government and policy making –– reflect on how and why similar policy issues are framed differently in different countries as problems and solutions –– understand key organisational changes in public sector as well as to evaluate outcomes of policies –– analyse and work out various local, regional, national, and international policy issues –– be equipped with the skills that are essential for translating policies into tangible programmes –– use the right methodological approaches –– submit results with acceptable academic content and format –– apply these knowledge at solving or evaluating concrete problems. 1.3 Programme Description The courses taught in the programme are divided into core courses, catch-up courses, foundation core courses, differentiated professional courses, specialization courses and elective courses. During the first year, the MA programme provides catching-up courses in Public Economics and Public Policy Analysis, while also introducing students into Advanced microeconomics, Advanced macroeconomics and Econometrics.
  • 4. 4 From the second year onwards, students have to select one to the two specializations: –– Public Policy Analysis –– Public Management By taking the Public Policy specialization, students can follow Public Policy Process, Comparative Public Policy and Public Financial Management. Public Management, on the other hand, offers Information management in the public sector, Human resource management in public service and Public Financial Management, among other courses. 1.4 Structure of Studies –– 4 academic semesters –– Academic credits altogether: 120 1.5 Programme Management Instructor responsible for the master program Dr. habil György Jenei CSc professor Further information If interested in the MA programme, please contact our departmental coordinator, Mrs. Judit Striker, at the following address: Room 150 8, Fővám tér Budapest, 1093 Hungary Phone: +36-1-482-5347 E-mail: info.economics@uni-corvinus.hu
  • 5. 5 2. Courses The detailed description and requirements of all courses are available at the following website: http://economics.uni-corvinus.hu Please note that All course descriptions are subject to change and It is always the course syllabus handed out in the first class of the given course that is valid for the given semester!