A UK University Masters in Public Administration provides a programme of study and assessment to enable individuals to consolidate, develop and demonstrate key management skills which underpin effective public administration management at all levels.

Individuals are encouraged to apply their learning in a public sector workplace, and to take effective action using their new knowledge and skills. Typical subject areas studied as part of a masters in public administration include: Public sector management; Civil service reforms; Public-private partnerships; Capacity building in the public sector; Theory of policy-making and analysis; Economic and public choice analysis; public sector financial management; organisational analysis in the public sector; public administration in different national and institutional settings.

Study by Distance Learning

Studying a Masters in Public Administration course by distance learning means individuals can study anywhere in the world, at any time, have the flexibility to take study breaks as circumstances change and financial security as you combine full time work while studying. On enrolment on an distance learning Masters in Public Administration course with RDI each individual is allocated a tutor for academic support who can be contacted by email and telephone. Each individual will also have access to a student support co-ordinator who will be there for administrative advice to make the Masters in Public Administration course learning experience successful and enjoyable.