Course summary
The course has been designed to support managers or potential managers of public organisations in developing countries; the course considers the environmental factors (political, cultural, economic) that impact on the work of public managers and the ways in which those factors shape the character of governance and the management and delivery of public policy in these different state forms. The programme addresses 4 broad themes: The delivery, management and improvement of public services in the context of international development; the social and political issues influencing the path of development; strategic capability, including strategic planning, the management of public finances, leadership and organisational learning; the wider context of public service delivery: the implications of global governance and of governance in developing states.
Modules
https://www.york.ac.uk/politics/ma-pgt/taught-courses/mpa-id/#tab-2
Assessment method
https://www.york.ac.uk/students/studying/manage/programmes/module-catalogue/module/SPY00057M/2017-18
Entry requirements
https://www.york.ac.uk/politics/ma-pgt/taught-courses/mpa-id/#tab-1
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9990 | Year 1 |
| EU | £22250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9990 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9990 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9990 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9990 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9990 | Year 1 |
| International | £22250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/fees/
Sponsorship information
A range of scholarships and studentships are available at postgraduate level. Some scholarships are funded by the University (such as the York Master's Opportunity Scholarship) and some are funded by Research Councils, alumni, businesses and charities. Please check with the provider for details.
Provider information
University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD